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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1937

Page

3

Circle Meets at First Presbyterian Church in Grafton

The Lend-a-Hand circle held its Christmas gathering at Mrs. A. A. Miller’s home on route 50 with 17 members and a guest. Plans for an oyster-supper and roast beef supper on Jan. 19 were made after a prayer and brief business session. A social hour followed with a salad course served by Mrs. Miller and her daughter Betty.

First Presbyterian Church A. A. Miller Bessie Powell Zenas Dean Julius Hansen J. R. Kincaid Lyda Barrett Eva Love Mary Brown Nell Haslup

Social Calendar: Blueville church events and club meetings

The Ladies Aid of Blueville M E church hosts a Christmas gift exchange and watch party at Mrs. Georgia Hunt's home with a covered dish dinner. The Weekly Sewing club meeting is rescheduled to Jan. 4 at Mrs. Robert Wittman's Grand Street home. American Legion Auxiliary meets Jan. 12 at 8 p.m. T N T club postpones from Dec. 29 to Jan. 12.

Ladies Aid of Blueville M. E. Church Georgia Hunt Robert Wittman Grand Street American Legion Auxiliary T. N.T. Club

Local Blueville Couple Plans Early Winter Wedding

Mr and Mrs Milton G Stevens of Blueville announce the marriage of their daughter Sarah Jane to Franklin F Cline son of and Mr Henry Cline The ceremony occurred at 30 percent Christmas afternoon at Evangelist J F Ice home in Barrack e The bride wore royal blue taffeta gown and matching accessories The groom wore a dark business suit A wedding dinner followed at the Stevens home for both families. Officers and members of Naomi chapter Eastern Star honored Mrs Margaret Weaver Maple Avenue with a party recognizing 17 years as treasurer The surprise gathering featured social conversation music games ice cream cake and coffee

Milton G. Stevens Blueville Sarah Jane Franklin F. Cline Henry Cline J. F. Ice Barracke Stevens Naomi Order of Eastern Star Margaret Weaver Maple Avenue Weaver Iadie Pearl Stover Leota Hartsook Rose Murphy Bessie Campbell Appalona Reger Lila Dean Margaret Cather Anna Nuzum

Birthday Party Hosted by Miss Palmer on Thayer Street

Miss Mary Alice Palmer hosted a birthday party at her Thayer Street home yesterday afternoon. Guests included Ann Newham Wilma Casseday Lora Loar and Mary Alice’s prizes winners Ann Newham Wilma Casseday and Lora Loar. Refreshments centered on a large birthday cake during the celebration.

Mary Alice Palmer Thayer Street Ann Newham Wilma Jean Casseday Lora Loar Peggy Hefner Marion Hefner Patty McDargh Mary Ellen Traddle Natalie Pembroke Jo Ann Bartlett Peggy Walden Betty Lee Bailey Agnes Helms Shirley Sturms Helen Louise Bolyard

Local residents travel and visit relatives across towns

Mrs. Ray Z Burnside of Maple avenue was called to her ill mother in Thomasville Georgia, accompanied by Phyllis and Patricia Burns and others from Thomasville. Sit and Mrs. William Bolliger returned to Beaver Falls Pa after Christmas visits. Russell Piper and wife went home to Brooklyn Md after visiting Mrs. Pipers mother in Blue M... reading truncated.

Ray Z, Burnside Maple Avenue Thomasville Georgia Phyllis Patricia W. B. Burns Sue Burns Ruby Eaton Burnside Sit William Bolliger Beaver Falls Russell Piper Brooklyn Buckhannon Mr. Chrislip W. G. Young Henry Preiss J. Neal L. R. Swisher Ors Clarksburg L. H. Cather Parkersburg Lane H. B. Shaver Elkins F. B. Cather Pearl Street

Mrs Roosevelt flies home from West Coast

Mrs Franklin D. Roosevelt, returning from a Christmas visit to Seattle, landed at Washington airport at 1 46 a m Eastern Standard Time. She was the sole passenger aboard the plane as she continued a busy travel schedule marking an early bird arrival.

Mrs. Roosevelt West Coast Washington Franklin D. Roosevelt John Boettiger Seattle Wash

Judge Rules On Coal Firms Injunction Request In Harrisburg

Judge John E. Fox of Dauphin County Court and state officials discussed two bituminous coal companies petition for injunction against the new workmen's compensation law. He announced no injunction was granted. the law becomes effective Saturday.

Harrisburg John E. Fox Dauphin Fox

Birth announcement for Harvey couple’s third child

Mr and Mrs Harvey Anvil announce the arrival of a ten pound son at their Brownlow home on December 29 this is their third child.

Mrs. Harvey Anvil Brownlow

Gomez Seeks Divorce From Vernon Gomes

Lefty Gomes, star pitcher for the New York Yankees, seeks a Mexican divorce on grounds of incompatibility. His wife, June O Dae formerly a Follies star, says the suit is a mystery and that she will not consent to the divorce. The couple resides in Lexington, Massachusetts.

Vernon Lefty) Gomes New York ‘Yankees June O'Dea Follies Lexington Mass Lefty

Benedum Sees Prosperity If Congress Lets Business Go

Pittsburgh oil magnate M L Benedum predicted a swift move to unprecedented prosperity if Congress frees business. He argued recent regulatory measures were too stringent and punitive. Benedum, a major 1932 Democratic fund contributor, spoke before flying to Florida in Jimmy Matterns plane.

Pittsburgh M. L. Bendum America Congress Democratic Campaign Fund Florida Jimmy Mattern Benedum

Accident Victim Admits Her Husband Hit Her

In Soulville Kentucky Mrs Ruth Philpot told Patrolman Charles Taffe and Charles Young a street incident left her semi conscious. She described the car and license plate details before confessing that her husband struck her with his fist, admitting it was not an accident.

Souliville

Law School Pupils Urged Not to Work Their Way Through

A Chicago based committee of the Association of American Law Schools reports survey findings advising against students working to finance law school. Led by Pendleton Howard of the University of Utah the panel cites deans who view work as hindering late legal education.

Chicago The Association of American Law Schools Pendleton Howard University of Utah

HolidaySaturday for Statehouse Workers

Charleston dispatch says statehouse employees will have January 1 off to celebrate the new year. Governor Holt announced capitol offices would be closed.

Charleston Statehouse Holt

Fire Kills Grover Lucas in Everetttsville Blaze

Grover Lucas, 43, perished in a fire that destroyed his house in Everetttsville. Investigators blamed a cigarette for starting the blaze. Three others in the dwelling escaped unharmed.

Everettsville Grover Lucas

Interstate Commerce orders stokers for coal burning locomotives

The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered railroads to install mechanical stokers on coal burning steam locomotives to improve efficiency and reduce smoke. The decision announced today directs carriers to proceed with implementation, marking a shift toward cleaner, more efficient locomotive operation nationwide.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission

Girl Mother Case Probed In Indiana Court

In Linton Indiana Circuit Court Judge J Raymond Powell heard the case of a 12 year old girl and 13 year old boy parents of a 10 pound baby boy born Tuesday The boy Thomas H Chapman claimed as father appeared in court and the judge took the case under advisement The legal issue centers on Indiana law barring marriage licenses for underage couples

Linton Ind J. Raymond Powell Thomas H. Chapman Jdge Powell Jane _ ‘Lacer Ben Lacer Fred Chapman Thomas Lacers Indiana Betty Jane Thomas Howant

Stores Shut New Year’s Eve Parties Catch Fireworks

The Elks hosting the Four Deuces and radio band with Miss Virginia Ice at a New Year’s Eve party from 9 PM to 4 AM. Rolfe Shay and his Sovereigns of Sway to headline earlier in the evening. several churches plan watch night services and numerous private celebrations are planned to usher in the new year.

Field House Woman's Club Riverside Drive Rolf Shay Rolfe Shay Sovereigns of Sway the Elks

Mother Seeks Annulment Over 13 Year Old Marriage Case

Ida Bell's mother told McCormick that her daughter was only 13 when two men allegedly aided the groom Campbell in falsely attesting the girl was over 18. Lena Thomas of a nine mile north Tennessee town plans annulment proceedings as authorities pursue warrants amid a controversy that prompted Tennessee to revise marriage laws following a 9 year old marriage last winter.

Huntingdon Tenn Ida Bell Thomas Tennessee Manuel McCormick Garfield Taylor Georgi Campbell Ida Bell McCormick Tennesse Lena Thomas

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