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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1933

Page

3

Miss Fetty Is Miss West Virginia In Pageant

Miss Mil ed Fetty of Clarksburg won the state beauty title in Huntington finals to represent West Virginia in Atlantic City. Eunice Johnson of Huntington named alternate Miss Fetty is daughter of R Lester Fetty Clarksburg police chief. Miss Maxine West of 651 Locust Ave also represented Clarksburg. A large family reunion followed in East End with 35 attending. The Robison and Graf ton families announce gatherings. Kingwood trip and church circle meeting detail social events and plans for August activities.

Huntington Miled Fetty Clarksburg West Virginia University West Virginia Eunice Johnson Miss Fetty Atlantic City Vna R. Lester Fetty Fetty Maxine West W. K. West Locust Avenue Miss West

Birth of Benjamin Lewis Poe Jr at home

Mr and Mrs Benjamin Lewis Poe of Knottsville road announce the birth of an eight and three quarter pound son born Sunday morning at their home. He will be named Benjamin Lewis Poe Jr. Mother and baby are doing nicely. This is the couple's second child.

Poe Knottsville Road Benjamin Lewis Poe Babe

School Budget About Ready

The board of education will hold a meeting at the local high school tonight to finalize the school budget and lay levies. Revised figures are needed due to new state tax rulings on outstanding indebtedness. the consolidation of schools and salary schedules will be discussed, with rural teachers not to be employed tonight.

Board of Education Tme Lloyd Shriver

Lunacy hearing ordered for Jarrell sisters in prisoner case

In Jackson Georgia on July 31 a lunacy hearing was ordered for Misses Allie and Grace Jarrell who allegedly held their mother Mrs. Anna Jarrell and elder sister Mrs. A. Fuqua prisoner without food for 10 days at their barricaded home over a disputed estate. Sheriff W. Post said the family feud began after Dr J A Jarrell died leaving the estate to the widow. The sisters nailed windows and blocked doors. the mother and sister could not leave but the sister escaped and notified the sheriff.

Jackson Allie Grace Jarrell W. Post J. A Jarrell Anna Jarrell Jarrel A. A. Fuqua

Isaac Knisely Passes Away in Mannington

The body of Isaac Knisely, 79, died Sunday night at his West Wilford home from a stroke. He will be buried in Mannington cemetery with J. B. Laver Funeral in charge. A Pennsylvania native born February 2, 1854, he married Sarah Myers Barbee, lived in the city fourteen years, and was a retired Hope Natural Gas employee. He had been nearly blind and frail. his wife cared for him in public. He attended Methodist Episcopal and Andrews M. E. Churches. He once grew an experimental tobacco crop near San Augustine, Texas.

Isaac Knisely West Wilford Daugh~ter Mannington Ousequies Manninggton J. B. Laver Knon Grafton Sarah Myers Barbee Pennsylvania William Knisely Hope Natural Gas Methodist Episopal Church Andrews M. E

Miss Mary Zinn and friends visit Fairmont weekend

Local personals note a string of weekend trips and visits. Miss Mary Zinn of Yates Avenue spent the weekend with friends in Fairmont, Mrs. Kenneth Jacobs and son Kenneth Ronald traveled to Washington Pa to settle there, and others, including Mr. and Mrs. Hulley with Ruth Ann, joined camping trips on Buckhannon river and outings at Grafton Park.

Floyd W. Fisher Hermon Bernard Pittsburgh Lawrence B. Fisher Fairmont Lona Lacock Washington Ollie Austin Lincoln Street Floyd Fisher Grafton McCabe and Haymond Mary Zinn Yates Avenue Kenneth Jacobs Kenneth Ronald Washington, Pa John Hulley Ruth Ann LaDonna Rosier Marion Hart Letha Ward Fred Shaw Buckhannon River F. B. Cather Dana Barker Patty Sue Grafton Park Howard H. Holt Hopemont Lucy ‘Rightmire Karl Nuzum James C. Holt Hubert R. Parrish R. M. Parrish Brownlow Park Charleston W. Va Parrish Realty, Agency Ann Foley Myrtle Posey Mary Garrell Walter McFarland Robert Remlinger

Caretaker Rejoins Services After Stroke at Andrews Church

Mr H C Fauley of E Boyd street, caretaker of Andrews Methodist Episcopal church property, recovered from a paralysis stroke in June and attended Sunday morning services, to the gratification of the pastor and many church friends who gave him a cordial welcome.

H. C. Fauley E. Boyd Street Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church Andrews Church

Queen Reunion Set For Sunday At Johnstown Church Lawn

The Queen clan from Harrison and nearby counties gathers at the Johnstown church lawn on Sunday August 6 for a family reunion. Descendants of Charles Queen a former magistrate in Ireland and early settler in the county will attend alongside a program of music and entertainment. H M Queen of Grafton Route 6 serves as president and Irma White of Nut Fort is secretary.

Harrison County Johnstown Charles Queen Tipperary Ireland Elk District New World Queen H. M. Queen Grafton Route 6 The Organion Irma White Nut- Fort

G. C. Cranston Kin of Mark Twain Dies

Schenectady July 31 George Clemens Cranston sixty five a second cousin of Samuel L. Clemens Mark Twain and a well known hotel man died after a long illness in Schenectady New York.

Schenectady George Clemens Cranston Samuel L. Clemens Mark Twain

Index Finger Hurts Most In Accidents In Ohio Data

Columbus July 31 The thumb may be overworked during unemployment and hitchhiking but the index finger suffers the most as industry speeds up An analysis of 131519 injuries and occupational diseases claims by the Ohio Industrial Commission in 1932 shows 33676 claims from finger injuries and the index finger appeared in accidents 9515 times The thumb suffered less from accidents than any digit.

Columbus Ohio Industrial Commission

Stitched wing and loose box line suit details

The article describes stitched wing shoulder treatments on pique suits with high shoulders and novel neck treatments from small wings. It notes all length coat sleeves flare, jackets use loose box lines, and white suits with wine red and turquoise accessories are popular choices for summer, including wine red hats, jackets, white dresses, and gloves.

New York

Steel Operations Decline Two Points in July

Cleveland reports steel works operations fell two points to 55 percent, the first decline since the upturn began last March. The Steel magazine cites producers cutting back amid government program clarification and cautious consumer spending. Despite the dip, the production outlook remains strong with sufficient specifications to cover through August. Denver, Colorado, got its name from Ohioan General James W. Denver.

Cleveland Steel

Jellied Chicken Loaf and Sour Cream Spice Cake Menu

Hot day menu features Jellied Chicken Loaf with gelatin, chicken stock, celery and pimientos served on lettuce with dressing, plus Sour Cream Spice Cake with raisins and nuts. Frosting uses coffee and sugar, while the drink pairings include Iced Coffee and orange sherbet.

My Beauty Hint Sun Tanning Advice

Practical excerpt advises using sweet oil to aid sun tanning. Apply oil, expose skin to sun, reapply as it dries. Cautions against overexposure and burning. Start with brief sun periods daily, gradually increasing time to build skin resistance.

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