Grace Miller Chosen Director Of Local Quotas
Grace Miller was selected to fill a vacant director position on the Grafton Quota club board during a Cozy Rest Inn meeting held after the regular session. Weather postponed the picnic planned for the gathering, leaving a dinner meeting with President Mrs. Mildred Kendarfer presiding and routine matters discussed. An August 5 meeting invitation was extended by Quotarian Dr. Virginia Jefferys at her Philippi residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton Quota Club
Cozy Rest Inn
Grace Miller
Mildred Kendarfer
Virginia Jefferys
Philippi
Medal Contest Held Sunday By Temperance Body
The Pruntytown Loyal Temperance Legion sponsored a medal contest at the Pruntytown Woman's Christian Temperance Union Institute in the Methodist church Sunday evening. Freda Mason won the music award and Bernice Carder won the oratory award, with Barbara Drainer Mary Whitescarver and Bettye Flesher as judges for music and Margaret Robinson Lois Coyer and Edward Whitescarver for oratory. Robert McCartney of the Grafton Youth Temperance Council spoke, a youth exercise occurred, and several musical offerings were presented. Rev. B. L. Lowery delivered the opening afternoon address followed by the white ribbon recruit service led by Mrs. Martha Flesher, assisted by Louella Daugherty and Freda Mason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freda Mason
Bernice Carder
Pruntytown Loyal Temperance Legion
Pruntytown Woman's Christian’ Temperance Union Institute
Barbara Drainer
Mary Whitescarver
Bettye Flesher
Margaret Robinson
Lois Coyer
Edward Whitescarver
Robert McCartney
Church and club notices for early July events
July events listed for area churches and clubs. Meetings include Ladies Aid at West Main Methodist, Judson Missionary picnic on W. E. Robinson lawn, Young Women's Missionary gathering at St Pauls Lutheran, Shaffer reunion at Birdscreek church, and Philathea class at First Baptist for Mrs. Thayer’s 89th birthday. Quota club meets July 15 at Cozy Rest.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
West Main Street
C. W. Wells
Judson Missionary Society
W. E. Robinson
First Baptist Church
Young Women’s Missionary Society of
Lucille Granneman
Blueville
Janie Cline
Shaffer
Birdscreek Church
Preston County
Allender's Grove
J. Clyde McGee
Gayle Zinn
General Ladies’ Aid
St. Paul's Methodist Church
W. E. Leonard
Maple Avenue
Fanny Thayer
Quota Club
Cozy Rest
Local ceremony honors several noted attendees
Certificates were presented to Claudia Jean Utt, Vicki Sue Ford, Beverly Ann McClain, Betty Jo Grim, Wilbur Utt and Clifford Utt. Mrs. Dorsey Cooper registered at both sessions, while Miss Myrtle Bartlett led the literature table and Miss Ada E. Laren served as chairman of arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claudia Jean Utt
Vicki Sue Ford
Beverly Ann McClain
Betty Jo Grim
Wilbur Utt
Clifford Utt
Dorsey Cooper
Myrtle Bartlett
Ada E. Laren
Maxine Carr Weds William J Cosgrove in Hoboken
Mr and Mrs Enos Carr announce the marriage of their daughter Maxine Carr to William J Cosgrove of New York City on May 30 in Hoboken New Jersey. The Rev A Q Wettstein of Hoboken officiated. Miss Freda Robinson and Daniel Williams attended the couple. The bride wore a tan suit with brown accessories and a shoulder corsage of tea roses. Mrs Cosgrove is a graduate of Grafton High School and Camden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enos Carr
Beech Street
Maxine Carr
William J. Cosgrove
New York City
A. Q. Wettstein
Hoboken
N. J
Freda Robinson
Clarksburg
Daniel Williams
Cosgrove to Join Abdika Realty Team in New York
Mr. Cosgrove, employed by Abdika Realty of New York, will reside at 13 Clinton Street in New York City following his move from Clark Memorial hospital in Parkersburg. The notice ties his relocation to company affiliation and a new residence.
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Clark Memorial Hospital
Parkersburg
Cosgrove
Abdika Realty Company of
New York
Clinton Street
New York City
Miss Newcome Club Hostess Party At Bonnie Newcome Home
Needlework and conversation marked a pleasant evening at Miss Bonnie Newcome’s West Main street home. Guests included Miss Roberta Chenoweth and members of her sewing club. Dessert was served to a list of attendees: Miss Chenoweth, Mrs. William D. Fisher, Miss Sara Musgrove, Mrs. Earl Hinkins, Miss Virginia McDaniel, Mrs. J. Lee Evans Jr., Mrs. Raymond McDaniel, Mrs. Francis Wolfe, and Mrs. Donald Landacre of Clarksburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnie Newcome
West Main Street
Roberta Chenoweth
Miss Chenoweth
William D. Fisher
Sara Musgrove
Earl Hinkins
Virginia McDaniel
J. Lee Evans, Jr
Raymond McDaniel
Francis Wolfe
Donald Landacre
Clarksburg
Michigan Guest Dr Prendergast Visiting Local Hosts
Detroit physician Dr John J Prendergast is a guest of the Misses McCabe on West Washington street. The Poling and Shingleton families motored to Morgantown Sunday and Mary Jane Poling, a City hospital student nurse, will spend two weeks with her parents. Mrs George Keener and children return to Point Pleasant after funeral attendance for Mrs Susan Kester. Mrs Eugene Niland and infant Eugene Jr of Washington DC visit Beech street and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
John J. Prendergast
Detroit,Mich
Ralph. Poling
Wilford , Street
Muriel Shingleton
Parkview
Morgantown
Mary Jane Poling
City Hospital
Miss Poling
George Keener
Point Pleasant
Keener
Susan Kester
Eugene Niland
Eugene Jr
Washington, D. C
Poling of Grafton in the U S Army training
Grafton poling will receive training at Fort Knox Kentucky as the oldest son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Poling of the city. J Lee Evans Jr went to Chicago on a business trip. Clyde Shaw admitted to City hospital as a medical patient. Patricia Ann Smith and Frances Fawley discharged from City hospital. Mrs A T Orr of Salt Lake City visiting her sister Mrs W W Garrell. Mr and Mrs George Hiney returned home after visiting Mrs E K Marsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Miller
Torrington
Conn
Sidney P. Gillespy
Bridgeport
Poling
Grafton
U.S Army
Fort Knox
Young Poling
Ralph Poling
City
Chicago
J. Lee Evans, Jr
Chicago, Il
Clyde Shaw
West Main Street
City Hospital
Patricia
Ann Smith
Latrobe Street
Frances Fawley
Thornton
A. T. Orr
Salt Lake City
Utah
W. W. Garrell
High Street
George Hiney
Washington, Pa
E. K. Marsh
Leonard Street
New Armed Policy Backed By Stimson
Former secretary Henry L. Stimson warned that rearmament hinges on Britain maintaining control of the North Atlantic. He urged continued aid to preserve sea power and the U S defense, saying the country seeks no aggression but cannot rely on mere defensiveness. He emphasized the need to avoid sending troops abroad unless national security requires it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
North Atlantic
Congress
United States
Stimson
Columbus
Ohio
Arthur William Jeye
Crochet These In Three Sizes Luncheon Set Pattern 6737
Crochet patterns describe making a luncheon set and doilies from economical string. It requires two skeins for a complete set and includes illustrations and stitches. Send ten cents plus name address and pattern number to Grafton Sentinel Household Arts Dept. 259 W 14th St New York NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton Sentinel
Household Arts Dept
W. 14Th Street
New York
N.Y
Pattern 173 Casual-Wear Shirtwaist for Active Lifestyles
Reads like a sewing pattern blurb for Pattern 173 by Claire Tilden. Describes a versatile shirtwaist dress with front and back panels, easy button-down bodice, and yokes with darts. There are options for collarless neckline and different sleeve lengths, with fabric suggestions and size range 12 to 42. Includes fabric yardage for size 16 and ordering details from Grafton Sentinel Pattern Department.
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Claire Tilden
Grafton Sentinel
Pattern Department
Fifth Avenue
New York
Don Wilson Career Path to Village Barn Dance at Opera House
Don Wilson NBC announcer famed for Village Barn Dance at the Opera House is profiled as a Colorado football star turned radio sportscaster and later singer. He joined Jack Benny's troupe in 1934, became a leading radio voice, and fronts a cast including Vera Vague and Doris Day in the show directed by Frank MacDonald with Armand Schaefer associate producer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Wilson
NBC
Republic
Opera House
University of Colorado
Mountain States
California
KFT
Jack Benny
Village
Lulubelle and
Scotty
Vera Vague
Richard Cromwell
Doris Day
George Barbier
Ralph Emerson
Esther Dale
Kidoodlers
Frank MacDonald
Armand Schaefer
Public debate on defense line grows amid Knox hearings
The article reports on officials discussing a broader line of defense including Puerto Rico Bermuda Newfoundland and northeastern Canada to deter a German air attack. It notes open hearing demands by Senator Holt and questions over Cabinet nominees and the Woodring resignation amid war-time policy.
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Stimson
Puerto Rico
Bermuda
Newfoundland
Canada
Naval Committee
Knox
Holt
D.W. Va
Senate
Johnson
DiCalc
Woodring
Nye
Military Committee
White House
Hitler at war pivot weighs blockade and peace option
The passage argues that Britain could be forced by a blockade or seek peace, noting Hitler might pause to offer terms if the Bolshevik threat grows. It suggests England would risk trouble by accepting any such settlement and contemplates a possible exchange of territorial terms between Hitler and the British premier.
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England
British Isles
Hitler
Harghill
Fuehrer
Oklahoma City Damaged by Wind and Flooding
Heavy wind and rain caused widespread damage in Oklahoma City late last night. Flooding flooded several sections, broke windows, and injured several persons.
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Oklahoma City
Mrs Earle Seeks Halt to Son Enlistment Abroad
Mrs George H Earle wife of the U S minister to Bulgaria travels toward Washington to seek State Department aid in stopping her 23 year old son George fourth from enlisting with the Royal Air Force in Egypt. She could not reach her husband by cable or telephone and plans to appeal to officials there after learning of his planned departure Friday from Sofia.
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Haverford
George H. Earle
U. S
Bulgaria
Washington
State Department
Royal Air Force
Department
Earle
Pennsylvania
Sofia
George
Egypt
Romania Faces Bulgarian Attacks and Hungarian Protest
Reports from Tass describe Red Army gains along the Prut and Danube while Romanian forces fortify new frontiers in Bessarabia and Bucovina. Hungary warns of consequences as mobilization rumor spreads. Romania later renounces British French guarantees. Refugee influx from occupied lands dominates national focus with a day of national mourning set.
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Dobruja
Hungary
Rumania
Bessarabia
Bucovina
Tass
Red Army
Prut
Danube
Brasov
Transylvania
Excess profits tax study ordered by Senate finance group
President says the proposal guarantees teamwork and outlines plans for a World War II style levy. Rep Rayburn of Texas notes the measure would follow similar lines. no formula set by Roosevelt. Past tax in 1918 applied to earnings above 6000, with many paying. Several corporate formulas exist, some tied to investment, others to 1911-13 earnings. Action not expected for months due to complexity. hearings to follow after weeks of study. Administration may recess for the Democratic national convention July 15, return briefly, then recess again until about October 1.
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Congress
Quartet Held In Connection With Double Homicide
Sheriff Phillips said the suspect was restrained to prevent a return. Sanders' body showed a brutal struggle and was discovered Saturday. Line County coroner Dr. F H Howard suggested the victims may have lived four days after being left on the earth.
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Phillips
Sanders
F. H. Howard
Line County
Bose forms forward bloc amid push for independence
The article details Subhas Chandra Bose forming the Forward Bloc to demand independence under threat of nationwide civil disruption. Bose, a Cambridge-educated former civil servant at 43, heads a leftwing faction seeking to steer away from Gandhi's influence and Congress policies, facing party penalties for loyalty.
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Forward Bloc
Gandhi
Bose
Tee Ber Ifore
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Hast
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Cupid
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Miss Newcome Club
Alice Brooks
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Wee
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