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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1929

Page

3

Society Twentieth Century Club Party at Grafton Park

More than 100 bridge players gathered at Grafton Park for an evening hosted by the Twentieth Century Club and its departments. Miss Ruth Love and Mrs. George G. Jolliffe led ladies’ scores with Glen Bord second. E. P. Clark Sr. topped the men. An electric lamp, a gift from Mrs. E. F. Clark, was presented to the club as civic department plans for community improvements moved forward.

Twentieth Century Club Grafton Park Alexander Trac Lion Company Gentemen Fred B. Wallins Ccottage Ruth Love George G. Jolliffe M Glen Bord Clark E, F. Clark DP. ©. Peck Antionette Hechmer M. AL. Warder

Chamberlains Hand Lotion Introduces Orange Blossom Scent

The Dc A bottle offers a clear fragrance with a long lasting new orange blossom scent. It dries quickly and is not sticky. Marketed as The Invisible Glove it claims to protect pores with an invisible film.

Miss Florence Cunningham Hosts Sixteenth Birthday Party

Miss Florence Cunningham acted as hostess for a party at her West Wilford Street home on Monday evening to celebrate her sixteenth birthday. Guests enjoyed games and refreshments served by Mrs Hejy Cunningham. Attendees included Misses Clara Louise Rockwell Elizabeth Tharp La Donna Rosier Regina Lowther Evelyn Swiger Lillie Willis Mary Ellen Madeline Daugherty Oma Mae Castene, and Messrs Clyde Hudson Da-

Florence Cunningham West Wilford Street He Jy Cunningham Clara Louise Rockwell Elizabeth Tharp la Donna Rosier Regina Lowther Evelyn Swiger Lillie Willis Mary Ellen Madeline Daugherty Oma Mae Casteele Clyde Hudson

Europe-bound tourist party leaves on National Limited

Miss Alice Finzel departs today to join a tour of Europe visiting France Italy Switzerland Germany Belgium Holland England Wales and Ireland. The trip, under the Society of the Little Flower, is organized by Hayes Travel Bureau Chicago and runs through September.

Europe Alice Finzel National Limited France Italy Switzerland Germany Belgium Holland England Wales Ireland Society of the Little Flower Hayes Travel Bureau Chicago Miss Finzel

Personal notices of town residents travel and visits

Mr and Mrs W H Towles of Blueville depart for Greensboro La after visiting here Mrs E Johnson daughter lives in Greensburg visiting her parents in Dewey Avenue Elizabeth Edmundson of Cumberland Md visiting Mr and Mrs T K Faherty at 302 McAraw Ave Elizabeth Hale returns home to Fairmont after visits with Mrs John Hulley Bill Manning and Mrs D L Carpenter guests in Grafton Miss Frances Hale and Glenn Brown of Fairmont guests of Miss Gladys Godwin Miss Gertrude Suddarth returns from Morgantown Helen Hefner on leave from Baltimore social service office visiting here The T W Hetromimus Jr and infant son from Charlottesville Va staying at Waln Street Mrs Helen Wetsell of Elkins visits Marguerite Turke on Walnut Street Fred and Clyde Shaw live with parents on Wilford Street Mrs C F Clark and daughter Margaret go to Ellenboro for a relative's death Laura Rowe Route 4 visits Grafton Rev BE Ray Cole and family to return home to Darkershoro for Fourth of July Miss Minnie R Cole Woodford Addition with aunt Mrs Chenoweth Parkersburg bound visitors Mr and Mrs J T Kernan and son Kenneth of Chicago staying with sisters Mrs Earl Strethers and Mrs George Sorge Misses Virginia Woodyard Juanita Litt and Maude Handley depart Monday for Parkersburg Mrs George W Haislip returns from visit with daughter Mrs William Bartlett in Wheel New York I A Wilson Lorenson former Atlanta Georgian publisher returns to home in Chattanooga

W. H. Towles W. L. Towles Blueville Unis Greensboro E. Johnson Greensburg Orpha Haymond Ker Baltimore Y.W. C. A Mrs. L. Haymond Dewey Avenue Elizabeth Edmundson Cumberland, Md T. K. Faherty McAraw Avenue Elizabeth Hale Fairmont John Hulley East Liverpool Ohio Grafton D. L. Carpenter Bill Jacobs Route 4 Canfield Heck Maple Avenue William Rosenshine Clarksburg Alden Carpenter Frances Hale Glenn Brown Gladys Godtwin Bluemont Street Gertrude Suddarth Helen Hefner Social Service Baltimore T. W. Hetronimus Jr Charlottesville Virginia Herronimus Walnut Street Helen Wetsell Elkins Marguerite Turke Walnaul Street Fred Clyde Shaw Wilford Street C. F. Clark Margaret East Wilford Street Ellenboro Laura Rowe O. F. Cole Woodford Addition BE. Ray Cole Darkershoro T. K. Devers Minnie R. Cole A.P Chenoweth Eurns J.T. Kernan Kenneth Chicago Earl Strethers George Sorge West Main Street Virginia Woodyard Juanita Ltt Maude Handley Parkersburs George W. Haislip West Knotts Avenue William Bartlett Wheel New York I. A. Wilson Ing. Lorenson Della Glendenning Shaw Atlanta

Rose Speaks at Meeting for Kiwanians

Local Kiwanians heard Attorney H. H. Rose of Fairmont trace the causes of the Revolutionary war and link patriotism to home life. He urged starting patriotism at home to foster a better environment for Young America, noting world peace follows from domestic study. The program featured Miss Louise Randolph on piano. Towles announced July program conductors Clyde N. Mays, Dr. R. B. Petty, Karl J. Nuzum, and James C. Holt.

H. H. Rose Fairmont Rose Bill’ W. L. Towles Paul Malone Carroll Kelley Wirt Randolph Louise Randolph Til” Towles Clyde N. Mays R. B. Petty Karl J. Nuzum James C. Holt

Officers Convicted in Laredo Murder Case

Two peace officers Raymond West and To Hernandez were convicted of murdering Harry Williams a Laredo newspaper reporter. A jury sentenced West to life and Hernandez to 20 years in the state penitentiary for the January 18 killing and body dumped into the Rio Grande. Both denied the charge.

Laredo Tex Raymond West To Hernandez Harry Williams State Penitentiary West Hfe Hernandez Williams Rio Grande

Premature Independence Celebration Sparks Firecracker Blast

Chicago July 2 A premature celebration of American independence caused no deaths in Illinois yesterday as an exploding firecracker ignited minor injuries and surrounding injuries.

Chicago Illinois

Tragic Fire Deaths Include Young Rose Tinich

In Chicago an eight year old girl Rose Tinich burned to death. In Decatur 74 year old Lambert Skidmore died from a brain concussion believed caused by a cannon cracker explosion.

Rose Tinich Chicago Lambert Skidmore Decatur

Lion Bite Fatal in Rexburg Show

Bert W. Robinson 52, manager of the Robinson shows, died in Rexburg Idaho after a lion he owned for seven years attacked him. Attendants said the animal had gone mad from long imprisonment.

Rexburg Idaho Bert W. Robinson Robinson

Derby Hat Name Inspires Ship Nickname Tintin Bowler

A Chicago Tribune note explains the origin of the ship name Tintin Bowler, linked to an English hunting bowler derby hat. Col. R. R. McCormick reportedly favored the term, though verification from the Tribune publisher was unavailable. The ship’s name appears with apostrophes as 'Tintin' Bowler.

England Col. R. R. McCormick Tribune

Fire Defenses Contain Santa Cruz and Morgan Hill Losses

State fire wardens directed 500 men on two fronts as a Santa Cruz mountains fire near Alma scorched over 2000 acres of timber and grazing land threatening summer homes before four residences were lost. A Morgan Hill blaze also spread, burning about 3000 acres of cattle land before being controlled.

Santa Cruz Mountains Alma Morgan Hill Paradise Valley Uval Country

Orange Apple Has His Fruit in a Slapstick Tale

Chicago July 3 a seven year old named Orange Apple allegedly fell after slipping on a banana peel and was hospitalized. The boy gave his name as Orange and Apple prompting a nurse to check a phone book which confirmed the father’s identity. The tale concludes with a humorous note that the event was truthful.

Chicago Orange Orange, Jr

Calif man eyed for Hoover farm board post

In Washington rumors place C. C. Teague of California as a probable appointee to the farm board Hoover will name. The potential selection follows President Hoover's recent discussions and signals shaping farm policy.

Associated Présy C. C. Teague California Washington Farm Board Hoover

Dinner Menu Features Shrimp Salad Supreme and Cherry Pudding

A Mrs Alexander dinner menu lists Shrimp Salad Supreme with cucumber and tomato, Escalloped Potatoes, Raspberry Jam, Steamed Cherry Pudding with cherries, and Cherry Sauce. Recipes include measurements for shrimp salad, raspberry jam, steamed pudding, and cherry sauce, with steps to mix, cook, and serve.

Mrs. Alexander

Inter-American Education Federation Discussed at Conference

Miss Sarah T Mutr Lin Neb chairs ethics group as groundwork for shared educational goals is laid for a regional federation. Representatives from 22 nations invited for a 1980 conference in an American country. Joel W Lampkin heads the association while William F Russell and Dr Ernesto Nelson among others lead planning for a cross national education body.

Tfntes Sarah T. Mutr Lin Neb Cas National Bill Association Joel W. Lampkin Presid Feveral O William F. Russel University Promin Tm Ernesto Nelson Setonti Sthoola Gee

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