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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1933
Page
3
Society editor Coral Parrish Montgomery reports social happenings and community events with brief notes on engagements arrivals and gatherings in a concise column. The item reflects local social life and newsroom society coverage.
The report covers several social events in Grafton including a Woman's Club meeting at Mrs. V. J. McGonagle's home with papers on Character Building in the Home and Indian lore, poetry readings, and an art appreciation plan led by Mrs. Curtis Lambert. Other gatherings include a bridge party honoring Miss Helen Blackman of Pittsburgh, a Lindy Club memory event with Matilda Morgan hosting, and Ladies Aid Society group meetings chaired by Mrs. Thomas Vance and Mrs. John Sayre. Quota Club plans a dinner meeting at the Cafeteria Court.
Charleston reports that Lakin, on the Board of Control, proposed converting emergency hospitals at Fairmont, Welch, and McKendry into homes for the aged and infirmed if they are abandoned. The statement appeared in the Morgan town Post, but no commitments were made.
Two candidates petition the county court to appoint constable for the man district in place of Tingler who has not yet qualified. M Pierpoint of Brownlow Park and John B Pitzer of Blueville both presented petitions with signers. Tingler reportedly torn up his certificate and may not serve, while commissioners plan a welfare board project in Flemington this week.
Screen actress Cary Lincoln shares routines for relaxation after work and skincare tips. She recommends standing with feet apart and hands on hips when seated is impossible, relaxing shoulders and head, and closing eyes. She also favors fresh cream nightly and a five minute hair brush routine for healthy gloss.
Dr C A McEnaney chiropodist will hold a full day foot care event at Blen Avon Hotel on Thursday January 12 with A47-100 page 1T.
Persistent backache with bladder irregularities and fatigue may signal a disordered kidney or bladder condition. Dean's Pills have been trusted for over 50 years by users nationwide. Sold by all druggists.
A property owner donated stone for road work under study after a request to improve the Lucretia to Grafton Park route was filed for later evaluation. EE
Clyde P Jackson remains ill at home on East Main street with influenza and pneumonia. Mrs W G Crogan of Keyser visited Grafton and renewed her Sentinel subscription. Joseph L Evans of the West Virginia Wesleyan College staff spent the weekend with his parents. Miss Virginia Kinter, cashier of O J Morrison store, ill with influenza. Mr and Mrs Lorain Cornwell, former Simpson high principal, visited relatives. Miss Mary Emily Sommerville, Fairmont State student, spent the weekend with her parents. Mrs F Suddarth left for Charleston for a House of Delegates caucus and duties as Taylor county delegate. Dr R M Dunham Elkins.
An Associated Press fashion feature details the bearing of Princess Vittoria Colonna and Prince Pio of Sarotn at their Rome wedding. The 20 year old bride’s gown blends cream silk with fur trimming and a five yard train, while accompanying gowns include white tulle veils and varied traveling and cocktail looks in beige, black, blue, and green fabrics.
Einstein arrives aboard the motor ship Oakland in Los Angeles Harbor en route to Florida for a rest cure amid plans to pursue further work on the unified field theory. The German physicist, visiting California for a third time, is expected to expand the theory over his stay. A Palm Beach area light and water plant spent 404476 dollars in the last fiscal year. A Key West date palm bears a fig tree growing from its side.
The federal lottery case connected with charitable enterprises of the Oval Order of Moose was called today and postponed until February 13 due to the crowded federal court docket.
In Manchester Kentucky on January 9 a man and a 17 year old girl were killed when gunmen hidden in hills fired on Will Smith’s home in Double Creek Clay County Authorities called it another chapter in a string of deadly attacks The victims were Bropha Lipps 25 and Esther Smith 17 Warrants charging murder were issued for six men who remain at large Speed Collins witnessed the attack and was cited in the warrants Names were listed but incomplete in the surviving text
In Shanghai two couples wed as Ellis Shannon of Evergreen Alabama and Elizabeth Reid of Richmond Virginia joined amid a tragic air crash. Mathewson and his wife perished. Shannon and Elizabeth Shannon are among survivors. Mathewson, an expert pilot, trained at the national aviatic school in Hangchow. The aircraft, owned by T V Soong, minister of finance, crashed during an ill fated flight. The Shannons interrupted plans to return with the Mathewsons by air, opting for a train ride instead. The accident ended a pleasant weekend with Mr and Mrs Shannon in Shanghai. The cause remains undetermined and Mrs Mathewson prepared for her first flight with her husband.
The Postal Life and Casualty Insurance Co. offers a new accident policy paying up to 100 dollars monthly for disability for 24 months and 1000 dollars for death at a cost of less than a cent daily. Over 150000 have bought it. Open to men women and children. No money due now. Send name address age beneficiary details for 10 days free inspection. no medical exam. Offer limited. write today.
John Wagers and his two sons Noah and Jim, along with Reuben Smith Wood Lipps and Tom Gray, are named in connection with a banding and confederating case. Nash and Jim Wagers had prior charges related to the matter.
A Maryland home four miles from Chestertown burned, destroying the $50,000 house and furnishings. Tenants Mr and Mrs Carrol Connolly and their 12 children barely escaped, some being lowered from a second story window.
The piece profiles James A. Farley of New York as the likely choice for postmaster general in the Roosevelt cabinet. It notes his role as director of Roosevelt’s campaigns, his energy and ease with public life, and his recent prominence as state and national Democratic chairman.
Leonardtown Maryland January reports show four Sunnyside estate residents and renters questioned after Ida Kirk 76 Southern Maryland heiress dies in an automobile explosion on a highway near town. Police seek whether the death was plotted. Questioned include Mr and Mrs John Shak and Thompson two Black servants, Dickson Hill tenant who rented the farm at Christmas with his family living on the place.
Charleston January 9 Governor Conley observed his 67th birthday at the governor's Mansion with a small gathering of close friends. The event marked a quiet birthday observance as details remained limited and no public ceremonies were held.
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