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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1934
Page
3
Society editor Coral Parrish Montgomery reports social happenings and personal notices in the community pages, including events, engagements, and weekend gatherings.
The Grafton Woman's Club held its New Year’s Eve ball at the Moose Home on Washington Street, with Goldberg's Orchestra of Elkins providing music. About 100 couples attended the social event, which ran from 12:01 to 3:30. Decorations matched the season, featuring numerous guests in evening dress and several floor shows. Patronesses included Mrs. W. A. Beavers and others. Committees were led by Mrs. E. F. Clark with music, decor, and program chairs named. The card also notes marriages and a birthday gathering tied to local residents.
The Womans Club of Grafton hosts an informal reception tonight at the Elks Club inviting all friends. Tuesday features the Ladies Aid of West Main Street M. E. church entertained by Mrs J Lee Evans and Mrs George Evans at 1117 West Washington street at 7 30 PM. The Civic Department meeting of the Woman's Club is postponed from January 2 to January 9.
Washington January 1 The first day of the year was typical for President Roosevelt with work and recreation. In the forenoon he witnessed the swearing in of his new secretary of the treasury Henry Morgenthau Jr The president devoted the remainder of the day to other duties and activities as the nation began the new year.
Fashion notes show shorts in multiple lengths, halter necks return as key feature, cross-strap ideas emerge, back-buttoned maillots and trunks debut, and dressmaker suits favor rovelry square and V necks. Fabrics span zephyrs, worsteds, silks, acetates, cottons, jerseys, and taffetas. A knitted cotton one piece backless play suit is illustrated with accessories like peaked cap and scarf.
Local business improves with signs of recovery as Daniel Willard notes the 1934 year should bring employment gains. The B and O Railroad plans a major local upgrade, including steel rail work on the Monongah division and a large U.S. loan benefiting Grafton, with expected boosts to railroad activity and employment.
The morning included the drafting of the budget and the state of the union message to Congress. He spent the afternoon playing and then met with members of Nt family.
Mr and Mrs Elijah Howell of near Simpson hosted a large family gathering for their sixtieth wedding anniversary. The couple married January 1 1884 in Fleming ton by Rev Fulvious Cather noted Baptist minister and founder of the local West Virginia college. They then left for an extended visit with grandson J C Parker and wife in Clinton Delaware. The party was held at son J C Howell farm near Simpson where the couple once lived before moving east.
Angleton Texas January 1 Johnny Dade a 21 year old Black man charged with the axe slaying of Roy Lampham a 50 year old recluse from Alvin was removed for safekeeping to a new jail after the Christmas Eve murder.
Sheriff Martin moved Dade from jail amid rising tensions in Alvin. Dade, arrested in a Houston house Sunday, allegedly implicated two other men in a crime. He reportedly claimed the men planned to rob Lampham for Christmas money, with authorities estimating the haul at $21.
In a New Year message President Daniel Willard addresses B and O officers and employes, noting improved business after severe industrial depression and expressing optimism for the year ahead amid ongoing challenges for workers and the nation.
Telegram to Mrs. A L Blue announces the death of Mrs. Rosé Lazelle of Blueville at her Baltimore home. Cause not stated but grief over daughter Mrs. Harry Plack's death a month earlier is thought to have hastened her passing. She was a Dunk descendant, born about 66 years ago, with husband Charles Lazelle a former wilermaker.
A fragmented obituary notice outlines a funeral service for a longtime fighter named Ace of Aces of God at Andrews Methodist Church with Rev Diy C Jones officiating. Interment is planned in a cemetery with Bartlett Funeral Company in charge.
Elizabeth Allan Ralph Bellamy Theodore Newton Joe Sayers RKO picture. Air thrills abound in this realistic account of a great war ace starring Richard Dix. Executively produced by Merian C Cooper, the drama follows Lt Rex Thorne through forty two victories to a glorious, death risking finale. Supporting cast includes Elizabeth Allan Bill Cagney Howard Wilson Theodore Newton and Frank Conroy. J Walter Ruben directs.
The recipe page presents a Dinner for Six menu including Chicken Pie Baked Sweet Potatoes Escalloped Corn Bread Butter Pear Salad Steamed Date Pudding Spicy Hard Sauce and Coffee. It provides detailed ingredient lists and preparation steps for Corn Escalloped Bake Date Pudding and a Freshening Fruit Cake with storage tips and substitutions.
The article recalls local residents with ties to the railroad shops in Baltimore and surrounding towns. It notes a long residence in the monumental city after a thirty five year transfer, and mentions surviving children Carl Charles Jr John and Rosabell, plus a relative in Blueville. It also covers a Christian Lutheran affiliation and pending funeral plans in Baltimore. It also profiles a prominent Masonic member from Newbury with sons John W P W Knotts and C R Knotts and daughters C N Shahan Shahan and H A Custer, plus a sister Mrs William Wolf.
Rev Marcellus Knotts retired Methodist minister died at 8 p m Saturday at the home of his daughter Mrs H A Custer 68 Lincoln street He was born August 16 1848 in Preston county and began ministry at nineteen He served several churches in the region and was known for his dedication to preaching and saving souls in the Kingdom of Christ.
A brief ad promises a simple home method to help women denied a baby, claiming Mrs. 4619 Coates House, Kansdy Mo., offers guidance after 15 years of denial. It asserts many have found happiness through this method and invites readers to send money for instruction.
The writer notes a girl with a high forehead appears unbalanced when plucking eyebrows to a thin line. Recommend growing brows fuller or plucking lightly to maintain a well groomed look and avoid harsh effect.
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