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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1933

Page

3

Ferndale Dance at Grafton Park by Pitman Orchestra

A large crowd of young people attended a lively dance at Ferndale pavilion in Grafton Park last evening hosted by Jack Pitman and His Orchestra. Readable notes list guests and a recap of socializing, games, and refreshments. The piece also notes various local social events including a Wesley Chapel class party, Ladies Aid meeting, a surprise birthday for County Clerk Frank Bennett, and the opening day at White Oaks road house.

Ferndale Ferndale Pavilion Grafton Park Jack Pitman Grafton Claas Jonally Wesley Chapel Knottsville Joe Rinker Charles Bowman Chester Colebank Howard Dillon Richard Knotts Archie Beers Robert Withrow Paul Johnson Gladys Poling Artie Issner Virginia Miller George Miller Elmirian Knotts Russia Johnson Tosaleey Keyser Tacy Bowman Madelin J Isner Dara Saffel Clara Gund Samuel Saffel Jr Hayward Dillon Dorotha Dillon Lillian Dillon Gordon Dillon Denver Ladies Aid Society Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church E. E. Smith Orchard Street W. A. Harrison Frank Bennett Bennett William A. Camden New Iton William Luke Kintey Billy William Moats Pauline Hobart Hill Fairmont James F. Barcus James, Jr Mary Davis Frank Haynes Marjorie Bennett

Visitors, graduations, and state budget notes in Graf ton

Mrs. George Nicholson and Mrs. Winifred Jeffries traveled from Washington to attend Miss Elizabeth Lucas's graduation and visited the Lucases on West Main. Numerous locals and visitors from Fairmont to Wheeling called on residents here, with several hosting guests. The session covered $11,000,000 for schools and road funding, a $5,000,000 bond plan for deficit funding, and various highway, licensing, and tax measures amid committee actions and amendments.

George Nicholson Winifred Jeffries Washington, D. C Elizabeth Lucas C. P. Lucas W. Main Street Sylvia Lucas Dorothy Lee Jeffries Washington E. A. Bartlett Clarksburg Grafton Lloyd Hefner Fairmont W. C. Manley McGraw Avenue C. W. Rauschenbach Hammond Indiana W. W. Mc. Daniel Cecil Jean Pryor Wheeling Bert Dent Frederick Warderl Thomas Warder S. S. Columbus Annapolis Luke B. Ross Durbin Street Cameron Marietta Ohio Mr. Ross Roy M. Meredith George S. Mayle Route 6

Beauty tips for hands and nails from old care column

The article prescribes hand care routines using gentle soaps in lukewarm water, drying thoroughly, and massaging with lemon cream. It recommends soaking fingertips in warm olive oil for five minutes three times a week to keep nails strong and cuticles free from stiffness.

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Senate approves budget with amendments a conference looms

Unanimous Senate action plus House rejection triggers a conference as a 1933 special session nears end. Budget bill sailed through in five hours. Debate centered on a $7,000 utility probe and a $25,000 transfer to the conservation commission. Senate backed $1,750 spent already, refused $5,250 for future probe.

Senate House Utility Holt Lewis West Virginia Department of A Nevilly The Conservation Commission

West Virginia Liquor Law Convictions Under Prohibition

National prohibition yielded 20,514 liquor law convictions in West Virginia federal courts, with jail terms totaling 5,912 years and fines of 1,536,739 dollars. From 1919 to 1927, West Virginia saw 3,174 convictions in 1927 as the banner year. 1,517 years of sentences were set in 1931. Knoxville barter exchange aided 100 jobless in six weeks, creating 139 jobs and moving 500 dollars in goods.

Washington West Virginia Department of Justice Knoxville, Tenn

Lynch found guilty of embezzlement in capital greyhound case

The jury convicted C J Lynch of embezzling 582.72 from Capital Greyhound Lines Inc where he was local ticket agent. Auditor W J Ewing and official C L Crum testified about shortages while Lynch blamed John Jenkins for most tickets and reports. Lynch testified at length, claiming Jenkins ran the business and forged reports due to family illness and his own illness. The Moonshine case against Jefferson Jones and George Hrib ended with a not guilty verdict for Jones. Hrib and Constable Gozik denied conspiracies. Jury excused until Monday as civil docket proceeds.

Joe’ Jamstarger C. J. Lynch Capitol Greyhound Lines, Inc Grafton Lynch Circuit Court W. J. Ewing C.L. Crum John Jenkins Lynith Jenkins Hrib Jones George Rib Mike Gozik Grafton Coal] and Coke Company Sand Lick George Hribshere Hrib Moundsville Jones Gozik Janes Shirley Shamblin Harold Beheler Alden i

Bank inquiry details stock dealings and tax questions

The testimony covered Morgan & Company pledging 40 million dollars in a stock pool that bought 1,146,609 shares in 37 corporations between late October and mid November 1929 and liquidated by March. Shares cost 137,752,705 and sold for 138,820,060 with huge losses at one point, while questions about 1930 income tax returns were raised.

Salini Lamont Pecora Nevewly Davis Pecora Fletcher J.P. Morgan Banking House Morgan Whitney Morgan & Company Corporation

Latham Rites Set Monday in Buckhannon and Albuquerque

Winchester Thayer Latham 28 died Thursday in an Albuquerque sanitarium after a year’s illness. He will be brought to Buckhannon for burial, with interment Monday. Latham, WVU graduate and 1929 football captain, married Helen Hilleary. Surviving relatives include parents Mrs and Mr William T Latham and siblings Enoch, Robert, Lois, and Mrs Tomma Geertsema.

Winchester Thayer Latham William T. Latham Buckhannon Rainbow Springs N. C Albuquerque New Mexico Latham Buckhannon High School West Virginia University Bata Theta Phi Helen Hilleary Fred Hilleary Baltimore Maryland Electric Oc Mexico George R. Latham Grafton Arthur Winchester Enoch B. Alkire Tomma Geertsema Groningen Holland Enoch Latham Robert Latham Lois Latham Williamson

Aged Woman Sarah E Stemple Dies at 86 in Danville

Mrs. Sarah E. Stemple, 86, of Danville Cove district Barbour County, died last evening at 5 30 from paralysis after a stroke five years ago and a second stroke a week ago. Daughter of James and Elizabeth Miller, she lived in the same community all her life. Survived by husband A Clark Stemple four children Ethel Auil Anna E Lake Ruby Canfield and G Blaine Stemple. two brothers William F Miller Samuel Miller and sister Mrs Lola Bowers. Funeral from Shiloh church Sunday at 2 30 with Rev L A McNemar officiating. Interment in church cemetery Bartlett Funeral Co in charge.

Sarah E. Stemple Danville Cove District Barbour County Ethel Auvil Philippi Anna E. Lake Hall W. Va Ruby Canfield Independence G. Blaine Stemple William F. Miller Nebraska Samuel Miller Morgantown Lola Bowers Venitia Shiloh L. A. McNemar Webster Church Bartlett Funeral Company

St Augustine Alumni Banquet Planned

Arrangements are complete for the twenty second annual banquet of St Augustine alumni with details finalized and attendees invited by the organizing committee.

St. Augustine St. Augustine's

Relief grant allocated to Marshall Taylor and others

Charleston reports the latest federal relief fund of 949,839 dollars to 53 counties with Randolph receiving 17,460 dollars and Tyler 5,400 dollars. The Taylor grant is listed as 14,040 dollars amid wide farm income declines district wide.

Charleston Francis W. Turner Midty Marshall Randolph Taylor Tyler

Talking to Parents About Child Psychological Shocks

The text advises parents on how to handle a child who experiences traumatic events such as street accidents or medical procedures. It emphasizes that open discussion aids coping, that reexposure in play can reduce fear, and that dramatizing experiences helps assimilation. It warns against forcing forgetting and notes prolonged shocks require repeated exploration.

Sentinel Classified Rates and Rent Notices

Classified ad column shows two cents per word for first insertion and one cent after, with multiple insertions required. Minimum 45 cents. Examples include FOR RENT listings: Cozy five room apartment with garage, INdesirable area, call 680-J. Furnished house keeping rooms at 612 Maple Avenue, phone 680-. Modern 7 room home with bath and garage, phone W E Robinson. Small meat store for rent write P O Box 115.

Sentinel Maple Avenue W. E. Robinson

Menus and Arrest Notice From Page One

The page features a Sunday tea menu serving four with Mexican Rabbit and Asparagus Salad recipes and a child birthday cake tip. It also reports Kansas City and Amarillo police arresting W H McGee and associates in a Miss Mary McElroy kidnapping case, with details of suspects and Philadelphia connections.

Reppert Leavenworth, Kan Amarillo W. H. McGee McGee Windell Johnson Hazel Johnson L. R. Gilbert Kansas City Clarence Click Kam Walter H. McGee Oregon Miss Mary McElroy H. F. McElroy Thomas J.higgins Clarence Stevens McElroy Miss. McElroy

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Coral Parrish Montgomery White Oaks Grafton Road L. M. Greenwald Herold Braxton Public Service Commission County Boards of Education Supreme Court State Board of Education Nee Veller Old Reliable West Virginia Business College Clarksburg, W. Va T. B. Cain C.J. Lynch Reform School Guard Hoke William Snow Indus A. G. Arnett Mary Forcella Clara Korte Nell Tuck Fairmonter Alfred Dehlin State Hospital Mildred Flanagan John Hussion Catherine Madden Bernadine Morasco Agnes Tierney Charles Cockrell New Mex Sarah Stemple Hugh Johnson Congress Associated Prova Chance P.O Park Cottage Pearl Street Underwood LeMasters, Fairmont Creamery Co Pittsburgh Superior Dress Company Havemeyer Street Brooklyn Union Brokerage Morgantown Avenue
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