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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1938

Page

3

Engagement Announced For Waddell Evans Of Grafton

Miss Sarah Luise Waddell and Davis Warden Evans of Grafton announce their engagement at a Phil i p i p i dance hosted by Miss Waddell's mother Alex G Waddell. The event featured decorations, music by Johnny Palitier, and refreshments. guests included many local residents and families.

Sarah Luise Waddell Davis Warden ‘Evans Grafton Louise and I Miss Waddell Alex. G. Waddell Laura Bartley Waddell Philippi High 1 Mary Baldwin Lege Staunton Marada Vanney A. F. Davis Halph B. Waddell Harry Mason Darrel Malone Douglas Huff Ben Lew Wilson George Kittle Perry Cook Richard Weekley Virginia Rose Wadcell Les Orme Chevy Chase Joseph Lee. Evans Sain Evans s.Abe Tackett Steverouse Charleston Paul Haree Rose Marie Ho Toby Chandler Charles Baughman Paul ‘Watson Bonnie Mason Milas Betty Lou Pepper

January social calendar highlights at local clubs

A crowded slate lists Quota Club at 6 15 p m Cozy Rest Women s Benefit Association installation by Mrs Margaret Marvin state field director and a gala dish supper. Jan 3 Ladies Aid at 7 30 p m M E church West Main street Ellen Lambert hosts Lindy club Jan 3 Bunco 1 30 p m at Recreation Welfare center 106 Latrobe Street Zella Barkins and others host. Jan 4 Pocahontas chiefs raising gift exchange Little Theater Masquers at Recreation Center 7 30 p m themed Mas Sullivan seance Jan 17 Public Welfare department meet Elk s club 7 00 8 00 p m Dr A Jones Huntington Orthopedic Hospital speaks Decorations red and green prizes to Miss Korte and Mrs Fletcher attendees listed.

Cozy Rest Woman's Benefit Association Redmen’s Hall Margaret Marvin Ladies’ Aid Society of West Main Street M. E. Church Ellen Lambert Myrtle Frazier Lindy Club North 1 Street Bunco Recreation Welfare Club Zella Barkins Virginia Watkins Mary Spare Sara Lambert Recreation Center Latrobe Street Little Theater Group Masquers

Church Society Christmas Party At First Baptist

The Judson society of the First Baptist church held its annual Christmas party at Mrs. George White’s home on West Washington street. Mrs John McCafferty and Mrs. Ray Poling assisted. A program was presented and members exchanged gifts. Mrs White presented Mrs McCafferty a decorative birthday gift, a cocktail set, during the party. A two course luncheon was served by the hostesses to several members.

Judson Society First Baptist Church George White West Washington Street John McCafferty Ray Poling White McCafferty Olive Watson Belle Shay Fann Defenbaugh Mabel Bartlett Luella Powell Gaz

Christmas party rounds up local club members

Jean Menear and Miss Mary Kren attend a Wesley house gathering for a medal contests pennant presentation by Mrs. Elizabeth Berry of Morgantown. Virginia Mason and others join in games, refreshments, and socializing with a list of attendees including Ellen Wiseman, Loretta Carpenter, and Joe Boyd. The Pals of ’23 host a holiday party at Beatrice Walls’ Beach street home with bingo prizes, gift exchange, and a luncheon.

Virginia. Mason Pruntytown Clara Korte Gladys Fletcher Wheeling Miss Korte Helen Snider Harriet Blaney Helen Menear Beulah Grimes Margaret Mason Hazel Byers Fletcher Loyal Wesley House Wall Elizabeth Berry Morgantown Virginia Masson Legion Ellen Jane Wiseman Virginia Lee Carpenter Loretta Carpenter Jean Rector Martha Rector Georgia DeMoss Betty Bartlett Doris Dunham Francis Gawthrop Joe Boyd Billy Byers Billy Nixon Lowell Mason Charles Ray Wiseman Johnny Lannan Beatrice Walls Beach Street Arlea Lemmon Helen Thayer Virginia Mason Nellie Cole Dorsey Rector Grimes Blaney Belle White Norma Elaine Walls

Goebbels Plans Radio Address From His Home

Berlin December 31 Propaganda Minister Paul Joseph Goebbels plans a 20 minute radio address from his suburban home Schwanenwerder Wansee. A ministry spokesman said he would resume ministry work after the new year while ill with intestinal influenza has just been reported. Critics say his improving health may signal a shift in tactics amid foreign criticism.

Berlin Paul Joseph Goebbels Schwandenwerbder Wansee Goebbels

War time wage and price control study proposed

Science accepted a War Department request to study wartime controls on wages prices and fiscal policy with a 13 000 grant from the Falk foundation to the Brookings Institution. The research will be done by federal staff under Brookings experts and aimed at guiding postwar legislation.

Pittsburgh War Department Congress Maurice and Laura Falk Johnson

Cause of Boiler Blast Is Sought By Railroad

Cumberland Md Dec 31 railroad officials investigate a boiler explosion aboard a Baltimore and Ohio freight train that killed engineer W L Brown of Martinsburg West Virginia and fireman C L Hazen of Brunswick Maryland.

Cumberland Baltimore and Ohio Ineer W. L. Brown Martinsburg W. Va C. L. Hazen Brunswick

Having Wonderful Time at the Opera House with Rogers and Fairbanks Jr

The film stars Ginger Rogers and Douglas Fairbanks Jr in a rousing romantic comedy set at a mountain vacation camp. A penniless law student waiter and a stenographer face the age old problem of money to marry, while a lively cast and slapstick scenes drive the plot and appeal.

RKO Radio Ginger Rogers Douglas Pairbanks, Jr Arthur Bober New York Miss Rogers Douglas Fairbanks, Jr

Dixie Theatre opens I Am the Law with Edward G Robinson

The Dixie theatre begins showing Columbia's I Am the Law on Sunday starring Edward G Robinson as a dynamic prosecutor. The film is praised for fresh dramatic turns in an anti gangland setting and Robinsons superb performance.

Columbia Dixie Theatre Edward G. Robinson Robinson

Strand Theatre Showcases The Young in Heart Cast

The Strand Theatre presents David Selznick’s comedy romance The Young in Heart starring Janet Gaynor Douglas Fairbanks Jr and Paulette Goddard with Roland Young and Billie Burke in a major supporting lineup. The community is invited to enjoy this standout film this week.

Carleton Riviera London Sahib Carleton Colonel Carleton Bengal Lancers Roland Young Marmy Billie Burke George Anne Waner Gaynor Richard Pairbanks, Jr England Strand Itheatre Carletons David Selanick

MUGGS AND SKEETER BARCLAY ON BRIDGE STRATEGY

Bridge analysis discusses lead choices and honor combinations in a 1930s game with North dealer. It explains how a J lead from J 10 8 denies Q and hints at an ace, while East infers risks of running five cards if through Q to A 10. The piece notes the impact of heart returns and plotting three No Trump with club defenses.

South West North Eno Trump Trump East Ian King Features Syndicate, Inc

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Annabel P. Swisher Society Reporter Jean Menear Mary Krener St. Augustine's Church Helen Louise Moran William M. Moran Maple Avenue Edward F. Chiswell Edward Lee Chiswell Dickerson, Md M. J. Hannon Lora A. Wilson William Wilson Grand Street Vitus A. Zellner Clarksburg Southern Methodist Church A. R. Young Zelner People’s Credit Store Zellner Pottery Shoe Third Street Jolliffe’s Store of Opera House Kruger Joan Beal Barbara O'Neil Wendy Barrie Strand Theatre Ponce Een Bis Ante Young Heart Love Drug Company West Main St Frank Cole Bridgeport Big Sister U.S Odden King Features Syr BY Wally Bishop Muggs and Skeeter Barclay Effie Cope Kang Patures Svilkate Etta Kett Barbera Warth Mater Mal. Arent By Paul Robinson
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