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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1941

Page

3

Kathryn Tucker and James Guth Wed at St Augustine’s

Miss Kathryn A Tucker of Parkersburg and Grafton wed James L Guth of Grafton in a 9 am ceremony at St Augustine’s Church Grafton officiated by Rev M J Hannon. Attendants were Miss Nelle Tucker and Best Man Frederick Gilmore with choirs of relatives serving as sanctuary servers. Dresses featured ice blue and lemon yellow, corsages of orchids lilies of the valley and yellow roses. Guth deputy sheriff of Taylor County and Post No 12 American Legion commander, the couple plans residence in Grafton after a motor trip following the ceremony.

St. Augustine's Church Grafton Kathryn A. Tucker Parkersburg James L. Guth M. J Hannon Nelle Tucker Frederick Gilmore Robert Tucker James Rauscher Guth Michael Joseph Margaret Jane McLaughlin Tucker St. Augustine's High School Stewart Commercial College Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Taylor County iAmerican Legion

Birthday Party Honors Kathryn Smith at Weiner Roast

Kathryn Smith celebrated her tenth birthday with a Monday evening weiner roast from seven to nine hosted by her mother Mrs. James Beverlin. Many friends attended the event honoring the young celebrant.

Kathryn Smith James Beverlin

Community club and reunion notices for late July and August

The notice list schedules for July meetings of P H C lodge Veterans of Foreign Wars Junior Order United American Mechanics and related events. It also covers an annual picnic August 30 with bus, Harvey Rightmire and Marquess reunions August 3, Vandergrift and Grafton reunions August 7, and Brown church luncheon August 10.

P. H. C. Lodge Banco Veterans of Foreign Wars Order United American Mechanics Wehn Clara Fawyer Terra Alta Park A. H. Carroll Harvey- Rightmire Otterbein Chapel Route 92 Dent West Virginia C. P. Harvey Pittsburgh Marquess Boyce's Grove Route 119 Vandergrift Morris Park Fairmont Grafton Women's Society of Christ Ian Methodist Church St. Paul's Church Brown Church Grove Grafton-Fairmont Road

Notable Guests and Passenger Oversight on Excursion Vessels

Guests listed include John, Bob, and Roy Knight, Paul and Donnie Willis, David Jaco, Helen and Mary Swisher, Jean Evans, Dorothy and Jo Ann Eisner, Dickie Hathaway, Tom Mathews, Bobby, David and Jimmie Beverlin, Joyce Beverlin, Mr. and Mrs. Dorsey Hathaway, Mr. and Mrs. Tex Fryer, Mrs. Alex Mathews. Passengers boarding excursion vessels are checked by the Department of Commerce to prevent over crowding.

John Bob Roy Knight Paul Donnie Willis David David Jaco Helen Mary Swisher Jean Evans Dorothy Jo Ann Eisner Dickie Hathaway Tom Mathews Bobby David Jimmie Beverlin Joyce Beverlin Dorsey Hathaway Tex Fryer Alex Mathews Department of Commerce

Gay Fruit Motifs Featured in Newest Craft Pattern

A craft note announces a tea cloth or scarf embroidery pattern with gay fruit motifs. Pattern 7006 includes nine smaller motifs, corner accents, color schemes, and instructions. Send ten cents and a plain written request with name address and pattern number to Grafton Sentinel Household Arts Dept. 259 W 14th Street New York NY.

Grafton Sentinel Household Arts Dept W. 14Th Street New York

United States Becoming World Music Capital

Developments in Europe are driving the United States to the status of world music capital says O B Fawley of the O B Fawley Music Co of Morgantown attending the Music Trades convention in New York July 29 to August 1. He cites rising piano production and growing talent while noting many international conductors instrumentalists and vocalists seek refuge here. More than 3 000 dealers manufacturers and wholesalers will attend, with musical instruments valued at 2 000 000 shown.

Europe United States O. B. Fawley O. B. Fawley Music Co Morgantown New York America New Yorker

Mrs. Rowland Hosts Lend-A-Hand Circle Luncheon

Mrs. W. S. Rowland of Maple Avenue entertained the Lend-A-Hand Circle of First Presbyterian church at a 1 PM luncheon yesterday with co hosts Mrs. Charles Barton and Mrs. F. S. Smith. Thirty three members and guests attended. A brief business session approved a covered dish dinner at the church in August.

W. S. Rowland Maple Avenue First Presbyterian Church Charles Barton F. S. Smith

Ill sister of Alex Mathews in Cameron and a boy hurt in fall

Mrs Charles Anderson of Warder avenue Cameron West Virginia is seriously ill at home. Clyde De Barr nine son of Harry DeBarr route 2 was severely lacerated on his right leg after falling from a tree this morning. He was admitted to Grafton City hospital at 1130 am treated and discharged. Hospital notes include Mrs J P Luke 663 Beech street who had a tonsillectomy at Grafton City hospital. Mrs Charles Isner 941 East Park avenue Fairmont had a minor operation with no discharges. One of the world's largest cameras was developed by the Department of Commerce for survey work.

Charles Anderson Alex Mathews Warder Avenue Cameron, W. Va Clyde DeBarr Harry DeBarr Route 2 Grafton City Hospital J. P. Luke Beech Street Charles Isner East Park Avenue Fairmont The Department of Commerce

Taylor County Plans Nutrition Program Meeting

Taylor county officials urge public involvement in the national nutrition effort. County chair Claude R. Kemper says the county can match any other in implementing the program. An organizing meeting is set for 8 p.m. at the Taylor County courthouse with Ruth D. Noel of West Virginia University in attendance.

Taylor County United States Claude R. Kemper Taylor County Court House Ruth D. Noel Department of Home Economics West Virginia University State’ Nutrition Committee Kemper

Chancery Suit Starts To Clear Land Title In Taylor County

A chancery suit to clear title to 36 acres in Knottsville district Taylor county was filed by Wyckoff and Wyckoff for J H Watts. Defendants include William Kuh George Kuh John Kuh Charles Kuh Frank Kuh Daniel Kuh Mary Kuh Fauley Josephine Kuh and their unknown heirs and successors with interest in the property.

Knottsville Taylor County Wyckoff and Wyckoff J. H. Watts William T. Kuh George Kuh John Kuh Charles Kuh Frank Kuh Daniel Kuh Mary Kuh Fauley Josephine Kuh

Indo China grip quietly grows amid French Japanese pact

Saigon reports continued Japanese influence as foreign consulates in Hanoi confirm an agreement between Tokyo and Vichy granting naval and military concessions in southern Indo China. Officials keep silent while Saigon stays calm and Japanese vessels halt loading as advisories go out to nationals.

Indo-China Hanoi Tokyo Vichy Saigon

Evacuation Talk Amid Hanoi Talks on Indo China Concessions

Reported discussions at Hanoi between Admiral Decoux and General Sumita on execution of a Vichy accord raised questions about potential falls, while observers noted no immediate hostilities and a Saigon blackout was cancelled. Japanese aim to secure Camranh bay and Cap St Jacques with Saigon airport seen as key.

Hanoi Charles Reed Vichy Jean Decoux Indo-China Raishiro Sumita Saigon Camranh Bay Cap St. Jacques Pacific Singapore

Farm Labor Costs Rise as Defense Wages Attract Help

The article notes metropolitan areas like Chicago New York Boston Philadelphia Pittsburgh and Detroit struggle to recruit farm workers against defense industry wages of 5 to 10 dollars daily. Illinois farm wages average 42 dollars monthly with board 52 without and day rates 2.50 with board 2.75 to 3 without for long 10 hour days.

Chicago New York Boston Philadelphia Pittsburgh Detroit Defense Industry Illinois Fac

Kruschen Salts Diet Plan Promises Quick Fat Loss

A magazine ad promotes Kruschen Salts as a safe at home fat reducer for women. It claims 30 days of use with a half teaspoonful in water before breakfast, plus cutting pastry fatty meats white bread and butter. It cites thousands of doctors approval, promises slimming of hips bust waist thighs and ankles and added charm. It directs readers to Malone's Drug and chemical Company and leading druggists for purchase, with satisfaction guaranteed or money back.

Malone’s Drug &Chemical Company

Farm labor strains lift draft, tax bills loom large

Farms face manpower gaps as factory and shipyard work draw workers away, with selective service deferments left to local boards. Fort Sheridan grants a 30 day furlough to PVT Prochaska after neighbors plead for his threshing work. The measure on new surtaxes aims to raise over a billion dollars from individuals and over a billion from corporations, with joint returns for married couples boosting revenue.

Tory Midwest Gulf Coast O'Neal Selective Service Fort Sheridan John V. Prochaska Azalia Mich

House to Vote on Tax Bill Changes and New Levies

Lawmakers revised the bill lowering some income tax burdens for a family with 35 000 net income while eliminating planned excise taxes on candy chewing gum and electric signs. Gift and estate tax boosts were added to raise about 38 million, broadcasting time sales would face a tiered 5 to 15 percent levy, and billboard renters must pay a five dollar annual occupational tax.

House Senate Treasury

Moone's Emerald Oil Promises Quick Foot Relief

A Moorhead druggist advertises Moone's Emerald Oil as a fast acting treatment for sore burning aching feet. The copy claims one application brings relief and a short course will banish foot troubles, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Malone's Drug & Chemical Company.

Moone Malone's Drug & Chemical Company

Tax Committee Seeks Higher Excess Profit Rates

The committee focuses on boosting taxes on excess profits for many families. It targets current rates of 25 to 50 percent, proposing increases to 35 to 60 percent. It also aims to revamp the method of computing such profits.

Rumford Baking Powder Promises Perfect Recipes Free Booklet

An old advertisement guides readers to use Rumford baking powder for reliable results and to request a free booklet with dozens of tested recipes. It emphasizes not altering directions and provides an address in Rhode Island for obtaining the booklet and powder.

Rachel Rumford Rhode Island

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