Community society notes and upcoming events in Grafton
Grafton society column lists memberships, meetings, and social plans. A Clarksburg delegation visited. Inner Circle Degree activities and a Morgan Town caravan parade are outlined with dates June 10 and related events. A Kiwanis/Masons invite, a dance at the Valley Inn, and a June 4 Ruthland Pavilion dance are announced along with a birthday dinner for James Garrett and home gatherings as booster meetings wind down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Countryman
L. Hostler
G. Thorne
Clarksburg
Justin Greynolds
Morgantown
Grafton
Morgan Hotel
Inner Circle Cermany
Dorthy Sisler
Verna Turner
F. M. Glenn
Edward Hayes
R. Knight
Fern Hostler
Music Studio Opens for Mrs. Robert B Petty
Announcement that the Music Studio of Mrs. Robert B Petty opens for pipe organ and piano lessons appointments via phone 675 for scheduling 76 6 in the local area
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert B, Petty
Oratory Winner Dorothy Carlson Crowned National Champion
Dorothy Carlson 17 of Salt Lake City wins the National Oratorical contest in Washington DC, first girl to win among over two million participants, to represent America in the International event in Vermont. Dance events set for Ruthland Pavilion, with Hot Tamale Pour. Wedding notices and society updates follow, including Beulah Rebekah Lodge initiation and Alumni Banquet at Grafton High School with detailed attendee lists and program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Carlson
Salt Lake City
Utah
Washington, D. C
América
Qetaher
Praternalist N I Sharp Attacks Fraternal Benefit Societies
A meeting in Gratton heard campaign manager N I Sharp of the Protected Home Circle praise fraternal benefit societies as vital for surveying poor houses and caring for dependents. Dr F M Glenn of Grafton also spoke, calling the fraternity human achievement fostered by love and aiming to comfort and spread happiness for dependents. A 1927 class song followed and a luncheon menu featured fruit cocktail and creamed chicken. Birth announced for Charles Otto Thomas to Everett and Nina Shaffer Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. I Sharp
Protected Home Circle
Gratton
Vsaid
F. M. Glenn
Grafton
Rheumatism Relief Claims From Herbal Remedy Ad
An advertisement touts a herbal remedy claimed to relieve rheumatism for years of pain and sleeplessness. It cites unsolicited letters of gratitude from users and a testimonial by Carl C. Campbell of Johnson City Tennessee. The copy promotes roots and herbs as nature’s aid with multiple sizes available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talgo
Carl C. Campbell
Main Street
Johnson City
Tenn
Ses
Miss Mary Margaret Findley Leaves for Virginia Visit
Local notes report Miss Mary Margaret Findley of Dewey avenue departed this morning for Virginia to visit relatives. Several visitors and shoppers were seen in town including George Neil of Prides Ridge George Sayre of Long Island NY Arthur Poe of Wickwire Patrick Moran formerly Graf ton now Lake Md W J Matthews of Wickwire William Brown of Route 2 Isaac Scott of Cove D C Bolyard of Mt Morris W J Fast of Wickwire Blaine Swisher of Knottsville with friends in the city today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Margaret Findley
Dewey Avenue
Virginia
George Neil
Prides, Ridge
George Sayre
Long Island
New York
Benjamin
John Sayre
Arthur Poe
Wickwire
Patrick Moran
Grafton
Lake, Md
W. J. Matthews
William Brown
Route 2
Isaac Scott
Cove District
D. C. Bolyard
Mt. Morris
W. J. Fast
Blaine Swisher
Knottsville
The Cop Questioning The Girl On Speeding
The officer asks if speeding occurred while the girl insists she was not speeding. She mentions passing someone who wis.
Daughters of Union Veterans to Visit City Encampment
Mary R. Horton department president and Lucile W. Strang of Wheeling led Daughters of Union Veterans to arrive for a city encampment. They will institute officers at the Elks home after recent Tent formation in Grafton. The group, organized May 30, 1885 and incorporated Dec 12, 1885, is endorsed by the Grand Army of the Republic since 1900. Members must be direct descendants of honored Union service members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton High School
First Church of Christ
Jed W. Robinson
Mary Leeds
Ira Humphreys
Beryl Kitzmiller
Grace Loar
Edith Bush Tucker
Kathryn Sawyer Kelley
Thomas Vance
Pia Warder
Grace White
Leota Griffith
Mary Mays
Richard Bartlett
Brooks R. Gall
William Stuck
Curtis Lambert
Ralph Redinger
Florence Hamilton Wilkinson
H. A. Rice
ALA
William Manley
Camille Hugill
Brooksman
Mildred Bartlett
Mary R. Horton
Daughters of Union Veterans
Lucile W. Strang
Belle Baker
Wheeling
W. Va
Indies
Grafton
Elks
Daughters of the Union ‘Veterans
William McKinley
Grand Army of the Republic
Chicago
Grand Army
Civil War Nursing Society Invites Eligible Members
A local Civil War era nursing society announces it welcomes inquiries and invites all eligible women to join, noting the tents named for loyal deceased nurses and their battlefield service.
Coolidge to View U S Fleet From Mayflower
President Coolidge will view the United States fleet in full array from his yacht Mayflower off the Virginia Capes. He will watch naval craft pass in review for about ninety minutes, marking his first glimpse of a large number of naval vessels. The Seattle will lead the review as Pacific fleets return to home waters and the Atlantic fleet resumes its station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Coolidge
United States
Virginia Capes
Seattle
Charles F. Hughes
Lost IN THE SHUFFLE Oxford bags ban controversy
Report discusses a ban on Oxford bags and the chaotic reaction as several men allegedly struggle to pull up socks in search of their missing legs, framing a quirky fashion panic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
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Gratton Sentinel
Margaret Ville
Ruth McIntosh
Lesta Keller
Hazel
Edna Cole
Opal Harless
Jessie
Bessie Cole
Mary Ware
Raymond Wildman
Lawrence Probst
Eddie
James
Clarence Smith
Orville Moors
Howard Sophey
Everett
Jol
Edwin Cole
Henry Varly
Merle Haddox
Herbert
Ray
Wilford
Keller
Olive Cole
Lucinda Harless
Dorgey Cole
Olive Bell
James Andrew
Knights Templar
Corbin Band
William Zellers
Valley Inn
Pruntytown
James Garrett
Kirrett
Fred Cone
Harry Withers
Cove Run
Julia Cook
Flemington
Ray Veldt
Pruntytown Road
Ruthland Pavilion
Haymond Piano Co
W. Main Street
Grafton, W. Va
Florence Poe Donahue
HAAG
Savage Washer & Appliance Co
Strand Theatre
Ruthland
Philippi
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of
Andrews
M. E. Church
H. R. Wickham
East, Main Street
John R. Waters
J. Frank Wilson
W. A. Reavers
Ives
Cincinnati
St. Clara Church
Cahill
Mildred Trenton
Eulalia Evans
Writton
John Ray
Dr. Cahill
Rebekah
Red Men's Hall
Beulah Rebekah Lodge No. 32
Noble Grand
W.L. Fordyce
Hyle Sandsbury
Vee Evans
Frank Williams
William Biggs
Vernon Swiger
Ana de Chester Shaffer
Kenneth Daugherty
Alvey Jacobs
Cecil Daugherty
Harry Dotson
Elmer
Behen
Margaret, Clark
Pauline Fordyce
Georgia Menear
Bedlal Rebekah Lodge
Mesdames David Wilkins
Ila Kelley
Melvin Poling
Ray Newton
Henry Fitzpatrick
Daisey
Deifcloua
Parker House
Everett Thomas
Charles Otto Thomas
Thomas
Nina Shaffer
FLEET
Bren
Alin
Bren Il
Thead Shai
Ralph S. Kunst
Main
Woile
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