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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1930
Page
3
The message requests telephone contact to the society editor for social items and asks for better uptake of news. It mentions editing functions and official needs to consolidate coverage of various community topics for the Sentinel society.
The New Year s Eve dance sponsored by the Twentieth Century Club in Grafton drew crowds from Morgantown Fairmont Clarksburg Cumberland and other areas. Eighty three couples danced to Cumberland Orchestra from nine to one in formal gowns and uniforms as the club upheld its high holiday social standard. Mrs A S Warder presided and local visitors praised the evening as among the city s finest social events. Lindy Club Meeting Includes New Year Watch Party with Bunco prizes and a luncheon. Edith Grace Carroll and Clarence Gilhausen wed at the Begave home with a fine luncheon and social program following.
After a street melee three people were stabbed and rushed to hospitals with stab wounds. None of the shooters involved in the incident has been apprehended.
Lancaster Ohio January 1 Vincent Kemp and wife announce the birth of twins for the second time this year. On January 4 they welcomed twin boys, and on December 31 another set a boy and a girl were born. All children are living.
A trolley bound west was derailed near the post office around six last night, blocking the switch and tying up traffic for Ben minutes. The incident prompted officials to inspect the tracks and restore service.
Washington welcomed 1920 with informal gaiety and a full New Year function round. The White House reception resumed by President and Mrs. Coolidge, drawing thousands for handshakes. Diplomats later joined a Pan American Union breakfast before embassy visits. Afternoon included cabinet “at homes” and numerous receptions.
Des Moines Iowa January 1 1930 Professor Irving Fisher of Yale forecasts prosperity for 1930 despite lingering memories of the stock market crash. He cites application of scientific management in all production as a contributing factor to a better business outlook. He spoke last night before Iowa bankers.
Personal items list residents and visitors by name and town. Mr T D Bennington of Parl ersburg returned home after visiting brother John Bennington and family in Loveland Addition. Mr J W Travis of Loveland returned from Richmond W Va visit with Aunt Hee Stout. Reardon Cuppett of Thomas W Va visits Charles Wolfe at Mrs J N Tregellas home. Miss Maude Wymer of Davis is guest of Miss Carolyn Brown in West Main Street and attended a New Year dance by the Twentieth Century Womans Club. Paul and Glen Cross of Parsons are weekend guests of Lloyd McVicker.
London police investigate an unusual case involving a Van Dyck painting titled Cont cert Des Anges valued around 150000 dollars. The frame was found intact, but the canvas 5 feet 6 inches by 1 foot 3 inches was cut out, revealing a puzzling crime at Godfrey Phillips art gallery.
A fragmented note outlines kitchen planning aims to order fully and keep a convenient jotting place to avoid confusion. It emphasizes shopping personally for fresh foods, stocking staples, and preparing daily meals while avoiding overplanning. It also urges evaluating labor saving devices before purchase and seeking younger members’ viewpoints.
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