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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1930

Page

3

Brown Families Set Reunion At Peyer's Grove August First

The sixth annual Brown family reunion will be held August first at Peyer's Grove on Tickwire, moving from Brown's Grove due to road work. Browns travel from West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Ohio to attend, with Clyde Brown of Grafton as president and a committee including Mrs. Josephine Kiger, Mrs. Clyde Brown, and Mrs. James Fast coordinating the program.

Brown Peyer's Grove Brown's Grove Grafton-Fairmont Pike West Virginia Pennsylvania Maryland Ohio Clyde Brown Grafton Josephine Kiger James Fast Fairmont

Funeral Rites For Miss Maggie Dawson

Funeral services for Miss Maggie Dawson aged 83 who died at her home on Barrett street Sunday evening were held from the late residence this afternoon. Rev. F Hughes pastor of the West Street Methodist Episcopal church officiated. Burial was made in Wesley Chapel cemetery by Bartlett Funeral Company.

Maggie Dawson Barrett Street F. . Hughes West A Street

Pasha Forces Battle Police in Mansourah Clash

In Mansourah Cairo July 8 two policemen and two rioters were killed as armed forces clashed with followers of resigned Premier Nahas Pasha. The Nahas Pasha party leader rode in a motor car amid the fighting as authorities prepared to curb the Wafd movement despite government prohibitions.

Cairo Egypt Mansourah Nahas Pasha Mansourgh Wafa Tantah Wafd Gov

Chance for Sun Tan Dress Highlight

A low backed sports dress of figure cotton fabric features a white scarf tied around the waist. a simple stylish ensemble noted for sunny weather.

Delinquent List May Be Closed Today

The county court warns it may close the delinquent list this afternoon as tax payments come in slowly. A two-day county tribunal session ends with commissioners and clerks for the August primary to be chosen. Walter Woodyard is appointed as a committee for Mrs. Dorcus J. Yates. The court will certify the registration list next Monday.

Ill Feeling Tied to Barnett Inquest Fire Fatalities

Posteree was preferred after testimony at a coroner's inquest disclosed ill feeling between elder Barnett and his son and that the latter threatened his father. Officers testified the father's blood-stained hat was found near Albert's home and that the bodies appeared wrapped in quilts. Barnett said flames burst from his father's house waking him and that he tried to rescue them but the doors were locked.

Barnett Albert

Endurance flight ends after 15 hours 42 minutes in Florida

George Haldeman and Stewart Chadwick landed at Jacksonville Beach after 15 hours 42 minutes aloft trying to set a world nonrefueling endurance record. Excess oil use forced the stop. they dumped 600 gallons of gasoline and planned another attempt once the engine could be repaired.

Lacksonville Beach Fla George Haldeman Stewart Chadwick Haldeman Chadwick

Bankers Body Found in Missouri River Near Dakota City

The body of Edward L. Droste vice president of the First National Bank of Omaha was found floating in the Missouri River near Dakota City Nebraska. He disappeared from Omaha Wednesday and was last seen in Sioux City the same day. A car receipt dated July 2 and a note on the back reading Grace forgive me God bless you Dad were found.

Omaha Edward L. Droste First National Bank of Missouri River Dakota City Neb Droste Sioux City Grace

Ivory chiffon evening frock with turquoise belt

A summer evening dress described in ivory white chiffon features a bolero line at the back of a fitted bodice and a turquoise blue velvet belt. The garment emphasizes a slim silhouette and refined detailing suitable for formal summer events.

Rockefeller Continues Generosity at Breakfast Tour

Rockefeller's statement thanks supporters and notes his health and goodwill toward all. The article describes his daily habit of giving a dime to every servant he meets at 7 a.m. and to everyone at breakfast, as part of his long-standing practice of philanthropy during the day.

Standard Oil Rockefeller

Rockefeller Jr. Missing From Birthday Dinner Trip

The passage notes John D. Rockefeller Jr. was absent from a birthday dinner for the first time in years. He was in the West on a business trip, while the rest of the family followed a routine day of meals, study, leisure, and golf with neighbors.

John D. Rockefeller, Jr West

Dollar Worth Continues Decline in Food Prices

May price report shows 22 food items down from April 15 to May 16 while seven rose and 13 held steady. Since May the trend has been downward with notable cuts in costs, wholesale levels the lowest since 1916 and the dollar’s purchasing power at $1.12 for all commodities in May. The 32 cities average cost of living has fallen 20.8 percent from June 1920 peak.

Brides Study to Avoid Old Household Drudgery

New York brides to be say housekeeping fears fade after completing a course at the New York State Federation of Women's clubs center. They claim modern devices and time management cut home duties from twelve hours daily to about four, with some planning to continue their jobs after marriage.

New York New York State Federation of Women's Clubs

Fresh Berries and Cream Poached Higgs Muffing Coffee Menu

A fragmented recipe collection shows Steps for fruit cakes and chocolate dessert, listing ingredients like eggs sugar vanilla lemon extract flour baking powder hot milk butter and cocoa. It mentions a 40 acre farm and Hopkins Baptist church assisting the minister's salary.

Rum Baptist Church of Hopkins

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