Grafton Sentinel Notice and Family Obituary Details
Grafton Sentinel, entered as second class matter at the Post Office, Grafton, W.Va., under the act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Subscription rates: 30 cents weekly by carrier, annual $9.00, six months $7.80, three months $3.90. outside Virginia and West Virginia $15.60 yearly. National representatives listed. survivors include two brothers Charlie Mitter of Independence and Jim Mitter of Newburg Route 2, a sister Mrs Eliza Harrington of Mansville Ohio. He was a retired coal miner and member of Shay's Chapel.
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Grafton
Was
Congress
Virginia
West Virginia
National Representatives
Inland Newspaper Representatives, Inc
New York
East 42Nd Street
Charlie Mitter
Independence
Jim Mitter
Newburg
Route 2
Eliza Harrington
Mansville
Ohio
Why Hoard War-Time Shortages Stockpiling Critique
A brief editorial denounces stockpiling sugar coffee shoes cigarettes and even liquor amid fears of repeated shortages. It argues hoarding is wasteful and pointless, noting shortages may come regardless and rationing will drive longer lines.
J F Mitter Of Newburg Dies At 90
Joseph Fredrick Mitter died at his Newburg home after a three month illness at 6:45 a.m. He was born September 26 1859 the son of John and Elizabeth Mitter. He leaves wife Jennie Funk Mitter and sons George Harry Joe Vance and Charley Mitter among others.
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Joseph Fredrick Mitter
Route 2
Newburg
1859
Son
John Mitter and
Elizabeth Mitter Mitter
Jennie Funk Mitter
George Mitter
Parkersburg
Harry Mitter
Joe Mitter
Vance Mitter
Charley
Mr Squirrel and the lesson on hoarding nuts
A playful note warns against hoarding by comparing human price spikes to Mr Squirrel who never stores more than a year’s supply of nuts. It suggests considering full consequences of buying up all goods and reflects on prudent consumption.
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Mr Squirrel
Tunnelton 4-H Club Plans July Banquet Leaders Say Reports
Andrew Kerr and Misses Maxine Plum and Patty Lou Nine, attending the United Youth Movement S. E. Regional Planning Conference at Kings Mountain NC, delivered reports on the session before the Sunday school. The Tunnel Toppers 4-H club annual Parent-member banquet, a success last year, is set for July 19 with Mrs Evelyn Watson, leader, in charge.
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Patty Lewis
Andrew Kerr
Maxine Plum
Patty Lou “Nine
United Youth Movement
S. E
Kings Mountain
North Carolina
Evelyn Watson
Outsiders Chapter Seventeen Changes In The Valley
The chapter depicts changes among valley residents as outsiders arrive to work in the mill. Eliza and Hespeth reminisce about Annie Wilson and past life, while Eliza plans to recover old dolls. Marilyn Streeter hosts a party for Miss Forrestal, fabrics a social circle, and John Culbert’s rationale sits at the center as neighbors observe shifting loyalties and new ambitions.
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Annie Wilson
Ike
Culbert
Eliza
Hespeth
Robert
Elisha
Michael
Matilda
Hesapeth
Chris Cameron
George Culbert
Mill Yard
Miss Forrestal
Tve
Hliza
Marilyn
Bendley
Bering
Try and Stop Me and the Wygod Salon Tales
A comic piece highlights Bennett Cerf and a radio moment with an ear splitting The Indian Love Song line and a dazed listener quip. It sketches a New York reading store leasing a seashell concession and a beauty salon run by Miss Wygod with an annexed television registry and actors for hire.
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Bennett
Cerf
Pe Porter
Mr. Duffy
Frau
Tam
Salons for Men Turn Vanity Into Business in New York
Eve Wygod runs a Fifth Avenue men’s beauty salon with 16 assistants offering hair, color, facials, and scalp treatments. Clients include stage actors and television stars seeking quick grooming to enhance appearance and employment prospects. The shop also offers steam treatments for hay fever and a vibrating bed for relaxation.
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WYGOD
Miss W
Misa Wygod
Brunet
Mae West
Miss Wygod
Drunken antics and new hangover cure teased in column
A Central Press item mocks a pill claimed to speed alcohol breakdown and cure hangovers with a boastful promise from the morning after. It notes fashion trends for fall with a luxury matador look. The Agriculture department predicts a very small corn crop. Local visit notes conclude the column.
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Sy Hoyt King Central
St, Louis
Clairs
Agriculture Department
Tia
A Valley Party Sparks Hidden Yearning and Social Ties
Eliza Forrestal, newly arrived teacher in New Interval, attends Mrs Streeter’s supper with Chris Cameron and George Culbert present, while tension with Roland’s fiancée Zhanya Crea and Eliza’s past fuels her unease. Marilyn and Pete’s note lingers as Eliza contemplates her distance from her brother’s world.
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Jeremy Penny
Abels
Marilyn
Eliza Forrestal
Streeter
Roland
New York
Great Neck
Long Island
Jeremy
Zhanya
Crea
Zhanya Crea
New Hampshire
State Board
New Interval
Valley
Mary~Abel
Ife
Pete
Mall
Chris Cameron
Miss Penny
Justin
Eliza
Hespeth
Hosnath
Brief Visit Mention by Ellen and Jean Poland
Miss Ellen and Jean Poland are noted in a brief newspaper mention concerning a forthcoming visit. The scant text implies personal scheduling without broader context or details.
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Miss Ellen
Jean Poland
Daughter of PeanG Undergoes Minor Operation
The daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry PeanG had a minor operation at Kingwood Clinic last week. Visitors to the homes of Mr and Mrs Lasher Halbritter included Paul Watellon of Kingwood Mrs Ily Williams Morgantown Mr and Mrs Frank Haucht and Barbara of Morgantown Mrs Dayton. Mrs Ladki Avilltants Ama My and Mes Frank Mivighit visited Bareal of Morgantown new Mr and Mrs Victor Halbritter and Son spent Sunday visiting friends in Brtol.
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Harry Peang
Kingwood Clinic
Lasher Halbritter
Paul Watellon
Kingwood
Ily Wiliams
Morgantown
Frank Haucht
Cau Ther
Barbara
Dayton. Toots
Dessie Shaver
Ladki
Bareal
Morgantown, Ne
Victor Halbritter
Brtol
Jeffie Travis Passes Away at Route 4 Inn
Jeffie Travis born August 15 1902 in Grafton Route 4 died leaving siblings Nila Smith and George Smith both of Route 4 Grafton and a nephew. She was a member of the Boul lah Baptist church of Prontotown.
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Jeffie
Goursr
Mary Elisabeth Keener
Nila Smith
George 8. Smith
Grafton
Boullah Baptist Church
Prontotown
Funeral services for Joseph F. Mitter and Jeffie L. Travis
Funeral services are scheduled Sunday at 2 p.m. EST for Joseph F. Mitter at Shay's Chapel with burial in Shay's cemetery and body returned to the late home. Jeffie L. Travis will be laid to rest Sunday at 2 p.m. at Beulah Baptist Church Pruntytown with interment in Keener cemetery. arrangements by Bartlett Funeral Homes.
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Joseph Fredrick Mitter
Shay's Chapel
Shay's Cemetery
Knotts Funeral Home
Jeffie Lila Travis
Beulah Baptist Church
Pruntytown
William C. May
Keener Cemetery
Bartlett Funeral Home
Bartlett Funeral Homes
Classified rates and policies from The Sentinel
The Sentinel lists classified ad rates: first insertion four cents per word, multi insertion discounts, minimum charge 75 cents, phrases counted as words, cash in advance, proper classification, errors reported immediately, no responsibility for more than one incorrect insertion.
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