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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1933

Page

3

Miss Anna Laura Craft Weds Walter R Thayer in Wheeling Nuptials

Miss Anna Laura Craft of Wheeling marries Walter R Thayer of Grafton in a December 6 ceremony at Trinity church Wheeling officiated by Rev Father Owen Lenhyon. Bridesmaid Miss Elizabeth Craft and best man Mer Schneid attend. The couple will live in Grafton.

Anna Laura Craft Walter R. Thayer Wheeling Blessed Trinity Church Gratton Grafton Jose Lessed Trinity Church Owen Len- Hyon Elizabeth Craft Hewster Mrmer Schneid South Front Treet Mr. and Mars Braft

Christmas Dinner and Wedding Notes in Local News

Mrs. Fred Young hosted a Christmas turkey dinner at West Main Street in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Shall Abrams of Detroit Michigan and Mr. and Mrs. G. Annon and son Junior of Grafton. Guests enjoyed banco and Christmas decorations enhanced the festive setting. A second item notes a Yuletide wedding of C. Z. Pitzer, former candlemaker, and Mrs. Franc Heever, Mills Virginia postmistress, at a Presbyterian church in Millwood Virginia, with about one hundred guests and a reception at the bride’s home. The couple plan to live in Millwood after a brief honeymoon in eastern cities.

Thayer St. Joseph's Academy DeSales Heights Academy Parkersburg Myrtle Thayer Thayer Street West Virginia University Morgantown Fairmont State Normal School Middle Atlantic Supply Company Fetterman Grafton the Sentinel Fturkey Fred Young West Maintreet Shall Abrams Detroit Chigan G. Annon and Son Junior Graton James Briley Knotts Ralph Watkins Mary Louise Floyd Ralph Clemsen Rarl Jacobs Irs Mary Knotts Arthur Knottswald Lloyd Knotts Lillie Jay Lula Gay Junior Ball Homer Thorn Myrtle Jacobs Miford Thorn John Bill Justine Jacobs Rose Mary Gerud Hreer-Greever C. Z. Pitzer Franc Heever Mills Virginia Pitzer Millwood

Mystery horse barred from state turf sale buyer tied to dye

Charleston December reports that West Virginia Agriculture Commissioner McLaughlin ruled off the state turf a dyed horse nicknamed mystery horse found at Charles Town track. Purchaser Michael Krock of Perth Amboy New Jersey was named in the paddock sale and the horse will be barred from racing until its coat returns to its natural brown color.

Charleston West Virginia Michael Krock Perth Amboy N. J McLaughlin Charles Town Jefferson County

Mystery horse ringer identified in West Virginia racing case

Identification established in a case involving a two year old horse sold at pad dock. Purchaser barred from West Virginia tracks while investigators probe accusations that the horse named Hustle Over was redirected to be a ringer, identified as Two Brooms.

West Virginia Krock Stewarts Charles Town McLaughlin

Neely ends reply frenzy with moratorium on mail

Fairmont December 28 Senator M M Neely told reporters sheer physical exhaustion forces an indefinite halt to superfluous time killing correspondence about issues beyond his control He cites 1699 letters after an article on federal employment inquiries and requests to broaden the investigation He bans patronage requests census supervisor pleas and political pressure regarding Home Owners Loan Corporation and the Federal Land Bank of Baltimore.

Fairmont M. M. Neely West Virginia Washington Neely Home Owners Loan Corporation Federal Land Bank of Baltimore

Sanders Wins Sixth District Special Election in Louisiana

Baton Rouge reports show J. Sanders Jr leading with more than double the votes of Mrs. Bolivar E. Kemp in a special election for the sixth district. Kemp had been declared winner December 5 with Huey P. Long’s backing after a nonprimary contest. Returns from about two thirds of precincts are in.

Baton Rouge J. ¥. Sanders, Jr Bolivar E. Kemp Huey P. Long

Local Folks Recover and Visit Over Holidays

Several residents return to activity after illness and travel for Christmas. W. Auit, manager of the Telephone Company, has recovered from a November illness. Miss Addie Brown visits from Wheeling, Mrs. Ruby Brown Flanagan recovers from sinus surgery, Wayman Brown visits from Lumberport, and George Hardesty visits with his mother. Nellie Cook, a Davis teacher, and Elizabeth Shafferman visit family, while Phyllis Furlow resumes nursing studies in Cumberland after holidays.

D, W. Auit C, and Addie Brown Wheeling Ruby Brown Flanagan Blueville Ruby B. Flanagan Cooks Hospital Fairmont Wayman Brown Lumberport C. L. Cook George Hardesty Near Tunnelton Sarah Edyard Nellie Cook Davis W. Va Mellie Cook O. L. Cook Carrol Dotson David Charleston L. O. Dotson Elizabeth Shafferman Parkersburg W. H. Shafferman Loveland Phyllis Furlow Cumberland C. Furlow Lincoln Street E. K. Satterfield Jennie June Wilford Street Camden Summers

Fashionable Silken Striped Dress Details In Sportwear

The article outlines a striped silken dress with a deep loose armhole and club collar paired with a ribbed cotton two piece. It notes varied sleeve styles from short cap to three quarter length, sleeve tops as crucial for detail, and neck trends including small square necks and high necks with band collars. It highlights a side closed dress with a band neck finish and mentions four pockets and shirt sleeves, emphasizing the two piece dress for sports.

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Winters Abroad and Holiday Visits Highlight Local News

Mrs G C Burrell left for Orlando to spend the winter in Florida. Mr and Mrs R D Kelly and daughter Eunice of 448 Maple Ave returned from Indiana after Christmas with friends and relatives. Mr and Mrs Fred Taylor of Washington DC visited his parents in Thornton with Mrs Taylor's brother Mr McLeroy. Mr and Mrs H L Foster spent Christmas with the Beall family in Pruntytown. John Harter, Chatham Hotel manager in Detroit, returned home after Christmas with relatives here.

G. C. Burrell Orlando Florida R. D. Kelly Eunice Kelly Maple Avenue Indiana

Moose Home New Year Dance Promises Music And Surprises

The Woman's Club of Grafton hosts a New Year dance at the Moose Home beginning at midnight for three hours with Goldberg's Orchestra of Elkins providing music. Patrons include Mrs. W. A. Beavers and other officers. committees cover music, program, and decorations. Tickets are selling fast amid secrecy over some specialty numbers. Also included are recipes and Washington Tidbits for party snacks.

Woman's Club of Grafton Moose Home Goldberg Elkins West Virginia Woman's Club W. A. Beavers H. R. Gibson C. G. Tner D.C. Peck Alden Beagle John Tucker J. M. Riffee

DAR Christmas Meeting Set At Regent’s Home

The Daughters of the American Revolution hold their regular Christmas meeting Saturday evening at 8 o'clock at the Beech Street home of Regent Mrs Elizabeth Hanley with Mrs Florence Wilkinson as joint hostess. Gifts will be exchanged.

Daughters of the American Revolution Elizabeth Hanley Beech Street Hanley Florence Wilkinson

Recovery director to lead national recovery council campaign

President Roosevelt names Frank Walker to direct the recovery campaign under the national recovery council. The council was formed recently, per Associated Press. Reduced prices on gas heaters advertised by Clark's Plumbing & Hardware with AR contact.

Roosevelt Frank ©. Walker National Recovery Council Associated Press Clark’s Plumbing & Hardware

My Beauty Hint by Dorothy Ward Actress

Screen actress Dorothy Ward shares a beauty tip mixing rolled oats with milk to create a skin whitening paste for a soft smooth complexion. The advice emphasizes a simple home remedy rather than commercial products.

Dorothy Ward

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