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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1941

Page

3

Actress Bette Davis Weds Art Farnsworth in Arizona

Hollywood reports the surprise New Year marriage of actress Bette Davis to Boston businessman Art Farnsworth at a Rimrock Arizona ranch. Davis, 32, and Farnsworth, divorced previously, left for a private honeymoon by car after the wedding. Davis plans to resume work on The Bride Came C.O.D. and has won two Academy Awards. Farnsworth, a Rutland Vermont native, is a pianist and son of a retired dentist from Littleton New Jersey.

Hollywood Bette Davis Arthur Farnsworth Boston Miss Davis Farnsworth Lowell Mass Sugar Hill N. H Rimrock Ariz Justin Dart Chicago Dart Jane Bryan Harmony Nelson Betty Jane Adeylotte Barnstable C.O.D Sugar Hill Farm Rutland Littleton, N. J

Ellen Jean Mann Weds Wayne Cornwell In Tunnelton H S

Ellen Jean Mann daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew B Mann of Thomas married Wayne M Cornwell son of Mr and Mrs Floyd M Cornwell of Thornton December 22 at the Presbyterian church in Oakland Maryland The bride a 1936 Thomas High graduate taught in Tucker County schools The groom a Fairmont State Teachers College graduate teaches at Tunnelton High They honeymooned through Virginia and will resume teaching duties after the trip

Sigma Theta Rho Tucker County Cornwell Fellowsville High School Fairmont State Teachers College Gamma Mu Zeta Sigma Tunnelton High School

Bulgaria Seems Destined For Use As Nazi Pathway

Belgrade dispatch reports Bulgaria’s Premier Bogdan Filoff travels to Vienna for talks with German leaders while the interior minister gains temporary control. Observers say a German drive through Bulgaria toward Greece or the Dardanelles may be planned, with Bulgaria's role to be defined by Hitler.

Bulgaria Belgrade Yugoslavia Vienna Bogdan Philoff Hitler Nagi Balkans Algaria Greece Dardanelles

Hazel McDaniel Weds Christmas Day At Oakland

Hazel McDaniel and Eugene Shaver were married on Christmas Day at the Methodist church in Kitzmiller Maryland. Rev Howard Winston officiated. The couple, unattended, wore modest attire. They are Grafton High graduates with Shaver class of 1938 and Shaver wife class of 1939. They plan to reside in Fairmont where he works for Upper Ten Glass Company.

Ernest L. McDaniel Beech Street Hazel McDaniel Eugene Shaver Pearl Shaver Fairmont Ira C. Shaver Methodist Church Kitz! R, Md Howard Winston Shaver Grafton High School Pruntytown Fairmont State Teachers College Upper Ten Glass Company

Hobby Club Afternoon Party on New Year's Day

Hee Mary Vogel hosted a Girls Hobby Club party at her East Main Street home with many friends. The house gleamed in Yuletide decor, a large trimmed tree filled the living room. Games were played, Mary Jane Wagner won a prize, guests later enjoyed refreshments by candlelight. The gathering provided a bright start to the year.

Hee Mary Vogel Ge Vogel East Main Street Satie’ Vogel Mary Jane Wagner

Enjoyable Watch Party Given by Lincoln Street Residents

Mr and Mrs Esay of Lincoln street hosted a New Year Eve party to welcome 1941. Special entertainment kept guests entertained until midnight. Mrs Efaw provided sandwiches coffee and donuts. Guests included Garrett Bolyard James Poling Edmond Lee Cox and Leo Delaney with Efaw family Frankie Wayne Freddie Juan Edna and Mr and Mrs Efaw present.

Esay Lincoln Efaw Garrett Bolyard James Poling Edmond Lee Cox Leo Delaney Frankie Wayne Freddie Juan Edna Mrs. Efaw

January club meetings and gatherings listed in Taylor County notices

Multiple community groups schedule January meetings in Taylor County. Christian Endeavor executive committee at 8 p m at Mrs. Norman Menear's home. Business Girls at 6 30 p m at post office en route to Cozy Best. Friendship Bible class at First Christian church 7 30 p m. Ladies Aid at Mrs. Henry Logsdon’s Beech Street 8 p m. Circle No 3 W S C S at Mrs. Myrtle Summers Addison Street 7 30 p m. Past Worthy Matrons and Patrons of Eastern Star meet 8 p m at Masonic Temple. Weekley sewing club to meet at Mrs. T Gough’s West Washington on Jan 2. Quota Club at Cozy Rest Inn 6 15 p m. White Rose Grove No 2 Woodmen Circle meeting 7 30 p m at K P hall with Mrs. Litfman present. Public Welfare department of the Woman's club at 2 30 p m in Elks home with Eva Love on West Virginia. Jr O U A.M. at Wehn Hall with officer installation for the year.

Taylor County Christian Endeavor Executive Committee Norman Menear West Washington Street Business Girls Club Angela Gerkin Mildred Graham Friendship Bible Class First Christian Church Ladies‘ Aid’ Society St. Paul's Lutheran Church Henry Logsdon Beech Street Circle No Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Weekley Sewing Club T. [C Gough West Washington Street Quota Club Cozy Rest Inn White Rose Grove No Woodman Circle P. Hall U.A.M Wehn Hall

Barbour Teacher Wed December 26 To Grafton Man

Announcement of the marriage of Miss Loverine Jones of Philippi to Robert Chittester of Barbour County. The single ring ceremony took place December 26 at Mt. Lebanon Baptist church Pittsburgh with Rev. Hayes Morgan Braker officiating. The couple will reside in Grafton.

Loverine Jones Charles M. Jones Philippi Robert Chittester Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church Pittsburgh Hayes Morgan Braker Laurel C. Frey

Starry Path quilt pattern 6861 offered by Grafton Sentinel

A vintage notice describes a quilt pattern Starry Path starts blocks in two materials with many patches cut in strips. Pattern 6861 includes the Block Chart pattern pieces directions yardage chart and an illustration. Send ten cents to Grafton Sentinel Household Arts Dept 259 W 14th St New York NY with name address and pattern number.

Grafton Sentinel Household Arts Dept W. 14Th Street New York N. Y

Church Class Entertained On New Year s Eve

Members of the Young People s class of Fetterman Methodist church were guests of Kathleen Withers at a party on New Year s Eve at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C W Withers. Entertainment included games music and tricks as midnight brought extra gaiety. Mrs Withers and daughter Lila served a dessert in holiday colors. Attending included Anna McDaniel Marguerite McDaniel Helen Peters Betty Weaver Helen Jewell Eleanor Rogis Mary Margaret Lorentz Treva Withers Howard Carr Floyd Deets Charles Keener Charles McDaniel Dale McDaniel Albert Deets e

Fetterman Methodist Church Kathleen Withers C.W. Withers Anna McDaniel Marguerite McDaniel Helen Peters Betty Weaver Helen Jewell Eleanor Rogis Mary Margaret Lorentz Treva Withers Howard Carr Floyd Deets Charles Keener Charles McDaniel Dale McDaniel Albert Deetse

Studies resume for Marshall Paige after New Year trip

Arthur Marshall and James Paige left New Year's day for Los Angeles to resume studies at Aero Industries Technical Institute after visiting their parents during the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Conner and children of Parkersburg are guests of Mrs. Conner's parents Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Schroeder of West Washington street. A daughter weighing 6 pounds 3 ounces was born to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Poland at 6 p.m. New Year's day at Grafton City Hospital. this is their second child.

Arthur Marshall James Paige Los Angeles Calif The Aero Industries Technical Institute Dwight Conner Parkersburg Conner C. F. Schroeder West Washington Street Kenneth Poland Sanford Street Morgantown Grafton City Hospital

Culve May Po land named after Beulah Reed return Chanute Field

Beulah Reed of Morgantown is the mother of Culve May Po land. Private Lloyd Mauller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd O. Mauller of West Boyd Street, has returned to Chanute Field Tl to resume his U S Army Air Corps duties after a holiday visit. Betty Jean DeMoss of route 3 Grafton underwent a tonsillectomy at the city hospital this morning. Birth announced born December 29 to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hershman of Knottsville district, a son named James Willkie Hershman.

Culve May Poland Beulah Reed Morgantown Chanute Lloyd Mauller Lloyd O. Mauller West Boyd Street Chanute Field U.S. Army Air Corps Betty Jean DeMoss Route 3 Grafton Theity Hospital Clarence Hershman Knottsville James, Willkie Hershman

Bremen Under Bombardment Quietly Revealed

Reporting on a World War II air raid, the British bombs hit factories and houses in Germany with one bomber shot down. An official statement said very large fires followed the strikes and that invasion ports submarine bases and other targets in occupied territory were also bombed.

Eurumeuus Pake Germany Bremen

Bomb raids hit Berlin targets. no military damage claimed

British air raids on German points damaged three factories and many houses in the night, according to DNB. The agency said no damage occurred to military objectives. Exact bombed sites were not disclosed.

Berlin DNB

British raid details indicate Bremen as main target

A British wartime notice states the principal objective was Bremen. It notes British planes penetrated north and west German defenses while a German night fighter shot down one intruder. Reports also say Liverpool London Sheffield and Harwich endured minor raids by German forces.

Bremen Germany Britain Liverpool London Sheffield Harwich

Fancy Apron Pattern 263 From Grafton Sentinel

Pattern 263 Novelty Apron gives a cheery Claire Tilden style with H-shaped back, big pockets optional, scalloped hem option, ric rac trim, and four sizes. Requires fabric yardage and 15 cents. orders to Grafton Sentinel Pattern Department, 70 Fifth Avenue, New York.

Claire Tilden Grafton Sentinel Pattern Department Fifth Avenue New York

Stover Couple Celebrates Oakmont Heritage

Mr and Mrs Bruce Emerick Stover of Oakmont are noted in a brief society item highlighting their family ties and community presence within the region.

Mrs Bruce Emerick Stover Oakmont

Episcopal Bishop Weds in Wheeling Ceremony

Bishop R. E. L. Strider of the West Virginia diocese married Miss Ethel Knorr Stover of Oakmont yesterday in Wheeling at St Matthews Episcopal Church. The ceremony included the bride's cousin Miss Eva G. Young of Philadelphia and the bishop's son Robert E. L. Strider II as best man. The bride is the diocesean leader’s daughter.

Wheeling R. E. L. Strider Episcopal Diocese of West Virginia Ethel ‘Knorr Stover Oakmont Wheeling’ Church St. Matthews Episcopal Church Eva, G. Young Philadelphia Strider Robert E. L. Strider

Lemon Juice Recipe Claims Quick Rheumatic Pain Relief

Simple home remedy promoted for rheumatic arthritis and neuritis pain. Recommends Ru-Ex Compound two-week supply mixed with water and four lemons, two tablespoons twice daily. Promises rapid improvement within 48 hours. offers money-back guarantee if no relief and lists Grafton Drug & Chemical Company as distributor.

Grafton Drug & Chemical Company

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Screen Star Ellen Jean Mann Tunnelton H.S Thornton Man Wayne M. Cornwell Oakland Sally Parshall Orlando Florida Citrus Florida Junior Chamber of Commerce Cypress Gardens Prvtty Onin Uy J Annabel P. Swisher Society Reporter Fairmont State College Hobby Club Wis Barbour Robert Chittester Alice Brooks Ram Kathleen’ Withers Etta Langmaack James H. King Pennsylvania Railroad Washington, D. C King Metuchen N. J NP I Toil Episcopal Vicks VA Skaggs Blitzkrie Union Brokerage, Inc Main Street Courthouse Mark Gould Cary Essex Proctor Rand David Otis Mark Elliott Fillion Phyllis Hayden Tr Near Nee Father Heaven O. K E McCalt Magus
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