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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1929

Page

3

Miss Eva Love Hosts Christmas Bridge Luncheon Party

Miss Eva Love of East Main hosts a Christmas colored bridge luncheon and later a turkey dinner for about twenty five members of Camp No 9543 Royal Neighbors of America. Guests include Mrs C C Batson and Mrs Charles Steel with prizes for bridge and dinner games.

Miss Eva Love Royal Neighbors of America Eva Love East Main Street C. C. Batson Charles Steel John Tucker Glen Bord Grace Tregellas Wolfe Jack Riffee Ed, Steel Ralph Kunst Lila Love Clyde Turner Harley Sawyer Fred Watkins Harry Friedman G. Wesley Evans Besa Kennedy Zenas Dean Brooks Gall William Wilshide George G. Jolliffe Fred Malone Nella Selvey Alta Berkley America Washton Street

Safe Thoxine Aimed At Coughs And Sore Throats

Thoxine a doctor's prescription relieves coughs and sore throats in about 15 minutes for children and adults without harmful drugs. It targets the source of irritation, requires no gargling, and has no nasty taste. Available in 35c 60c and 1.00 dollars bottles with money back offer.

Presbyterian Young People plan candlelight service Sunday

Minnie Nickodemus Nel Frank Bennett auditor report states all members must cues by December 31 to avoid suspension for year end audits. Refreshments served. attendees say they enjoyed the evening. Norman Mahaffey leads lesson and Mrs. John W. Ault handles candlelight ceremony. Junior Order Mtaineer Council 44 meets in Wehn hall for regular business. they discuss important matters and report an enjoyable session.

Nel Minnie Nickodemus Sentinel Frank Bennett Christian Endeavor Norman Mahaffey John W. Ault Junior Order Mountaineer Council No. 44 United American Mechanics Wehn Hall

Personal notices from Grafton social circle and guests

A long list of regional visitors and hosts in Grafton includes Mr. and Mrs. Walter B. Stitt and children from Bridgeport Ohio stopping with the Parrishes in Brownlow Park before heading to Nitro West Virginia. Many others are named as guests or travelers including families from Washington D C Pittsburgh Cleveland and Clarksburg with updates on health and schooling.

Walter B. Stitt Richard Walter, Jr Bridgeport Ohio Grafton R. M. Parrish Brownlow Park Nitro W. Va P. T. Crickenberger Virginia Crickenberger DuBois Crickenberger E. P. Bunner Washington, D. C Roy Mason Portsmouth Lee Mason West Side Ed. Frye Pittsburgh Earl Chidester Mr. Chidester M Ray Chidester Ger,trude Gorge Kingwood Chidester Carlton Messenger Max Allen Bruceton John Jeffries The West Penn Ruby Brown Flanagan William Francis Flanagan Wheeling Harold F. Kramer Bridgeville Henry Kramer Blueville Clarksburg Shinnston Blanche Beyer Charles Wotring Newport. News C. C. McDaniel Ceek Dale Martin Loraine K. V. Hackenberg Cleveland, O Gladys ‘Taylor Brydon J. N. Tregellas Grace Wolfe Cecil C. W. Rauschenbach Hammond Indiana G. W. Moose W.va Sara Bel Harper Ward Ste Clarksburg Baltimore City Business College

Birth of Betty Jean Margaret Simmons in city home

Mr and Mrs W R Simmons welcomed a nine pound baby girl named Betty Jean Margaret Simmons born at three this morning. Mrs Simmons formerly Miss Marie Carroll of Blueville. Mr Simmons works for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. They live with Mr Simmons’ parents on Precis street.

W. R. Simmons Betty Jean Margaret Simmons

City Streets Force to Resume Work Monday Morning

City streets department suspended due to inclement weather and illness in employees families. City Commissioner D. C. Hinkle announces operations will restart Monday with streets crew assigned to various odd jobs starting then.

City Streets Department D. C. Hinkle Streets Force

Virginia Business Man Killed in Deer Hunt Accident

J. C. Easley of Richmond, vice president of Southern Bond and Mortgage and Title Insurance, was accidentally shot and killed during a deer hunt. The fatal shot was fired by William, the son of his host, as stated by Mrs. Charles A. Harper.

Estill 8. C J. C. Easley Richmond Southern Bond and Mortgage Company Title Insurance Company Charles A. Harper William

Reckless Firearm Use City Inquest Finds Guilt

In Buffalo on December 28 three coast guardsmen were found guilty of reckless shooting in the inquest into Eugene F. Downey's death from Christmas night. Judge Frank W. Standart said they may arrange bond and faces possible second degree manslaughter charges by Tuesday.

Buffalo Coast

Expedition cancelled for Graf Zeppelin 1930 mission

The Aerometic Society announced the projected North Pole expedition in the dirigible Graf Zeppelin was called off for 1930 due to insurance difficulties. The flight is expected to be resumed in 1931. New York installed its first electric street light in 1882.

Berlin The Aerometic Society North Pole New York

Secre tary Lamont sees favorable stock market outlook

Washington reports Secretary Lamont viewed the day’s market action favorably noting no broad unfavorable reaction from business to the stock break. He said consumption keeps pace with production since 1922 except in autos and related industries, aided by rapid transport and timely orders.

Washington Lamont Hoover Compiéres Department New York

Patent Granted for Rail Alignment Tool in Grafton

Clarence A. O'Brien reports Charles Alfred Goff of Grafton received a United States patent for an aligning tool for railway tracks. The instrument aims to align rails accurately on the bed, offering simpler construction and lower cost with few parts to minimize disarray.

the Sentinel Washington, D. C United States Patent Office Charles Alfred Goff Grafton Clarence A. O'Brien

D E Nicholo Becomes Watchman For Baltimore and Ohio Police

D E Nicholo accepted a position as watchman with the Baltimore and Ohio railroad police department. He joined the Monongah division staff under Captain W H Morehead, beginning this week on Monday.

D. E. Nicholo Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Police Monongah Divsion W. H. Morehead

Radio Rights Argued Over FCC Authority

Washington December 28 The case challenges the Federal Radio Commission power to require the General Electric WGY Schenectady New York to go off the air at night. The Supreme Court will hear the argument in the second week of January on the commission's orders.

Washington Congress Federal Radio Commission General Electric Co Supreme Court Commission WGY Schenectady Sama

Scoutcraft RAV A J Torrey Scoutmaster Blen Avon Hotel Meeting

Scoutmaster A J Torrey led Kiwapis Troop 2 through a Friday meeting at the Blen Avon Hotel. Offiers shuffled: Forest White resigns as Cuckoos land Patrol leader. Kenneth Cole elected Patrol leader. John Cather as assistant. Richard Dean Patrol leader Flying Eagle. Robert Lambert as assistant. Woodrow Squires replaced by Robert Davis as Senior Patrol leader for six months. Woodrow Squires becomes Silver Fox patrol leader. Robert Stafford moves to Elkins. Kiwanis sponsors present Boy Scout Diaries for 1930. meeting ends with ice cream and doughnuts donated by an unnamed woman. Grafton Court of Honor to meet in January to review merit badges.

RAV A. J. Torrey Kiwapis Troop 2 Blen Avon Forest White The Cuckoos Land Kenneth Cole John Cather Richard Dean Flying Hagle Robert Lambert Woodrow Squires Robert Davisson Silver Fox Patrol Robert Stafford Elkins Kiwanis Club

Move Proposed Opens Senate Bill Return to House

The senate bill returns to the house as Garner awaits replies to his invitation. The tariff bill passed by the house drew heavy criticism from several mid western Republicans who needed leadership intervention to gain party support.

House Garner

Beers Baron Case Continues From Page One

Frankie Lake and Morrison were tried for paying bribes for free passage in and out of the county. The case centers on the messenger who ran between them and Peter M. Hoffman, the then sheriff.

Frankie Lake

Unifying carrier controls cited in 1920s analysis

The article discusses attempts to unify carriers through common control or affiliation, citing the Allegheny Corporation as controlled by the Van Sweringen Interests and the Pennroad Corporation by the Pennsylvania Railroad as examples.

Allegheny Corporation Pennroad Corporation Allegheny Group van Sweringen Pennrond Corporation Pennsylvania Railroad

Trainrider Sentenced to Ten Days in Taylor County Jail

Fred Ivan Nash was arrested yesterday on a charge of train riding and was sentenced to ten days in the Taylor County Jail after arraignment. The report notes that many a man’s will is broken well before he has made a single decision.

Fred Ivan Nash Taylor County Lan Wittma

Turkey Loaf and Corn Muffins from Frugal Menu

A fragmented home style recipe page lists a turkey loaf with mashed sauce and a turkey cream gravy, plus corn muffins and cocoanut cookies. It includes measurements for turkey, bread crumbs, eggs, milk, butter, flour and seasonings, with bake times and oven guidance. The text also mentions shaping the loaf, making a sauce, and separate cookie and muffin preparations.

Goltee

Roads Watched Continued From Page One

A garbled report describes a shooting following a robbery, with officers giving orders and gunfire exchanged. The account mentions a blonde woman and a baby in distress, uncertain details about a car, and the aftermath including a fatality.

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