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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1940

Page

3

Quota Club Plans Completion of Its Program

The Quota club held its regular bi monthly business meeting at Cozy Rest Inn with Mrs Mildred Debendarfer presiding. The group outlined the five point program and the main service project while confirming delegates Miss Marguerite Thayer and Mrs Debehdarter to the 21st Quota International convention in San Francisco June 21 22 with alternates Miss Grace Miller and Mrs Ethel McGafferty. A guest from Alderbon Broaddus college Miss Wickland attended and Miss Dora Staton won the attendance prize. The next meeting will be a picnic at Bridgeport Airport on Monday June 17.

The Quota Club Ainner Cozy Rest Inn Mildred Debendarfer Quota International Gm Francisco Calif Debehdarter Marguerite ‘Thayer Grace Miller Ethel McGafferty Wickland Alderbon-Broaddus College Dora Staton Bridgeport

Plan Dinner Celebrating Group Formation On June 13

The Baltimore and Ohio Cooperative Traffic Plan will mark its third anniversary with a 6:30 dinner at Cozy Rest. John Edwards will be toastmaster. All B&O employees and families are invited, with guests and talks planned as part of the evening. Miss Seon Griffith chairs the Women’s division and national organizers for the dinner.

Baltimore Ohio Cozy Rest John Edwards Aefe B& O Athen Seon Griffith CTP Pauline Bradford Annoley

Community notices and club events for June

June calendar items list activities across West Main Street churches and local organizations. Emma Rockwell hosts Ladies Aid at 7 45 p.m. June 4. VFW Auxiliary dish dinner and meeting. Woman's Republican club meets at K P hall. St Pauls Lutheran Young Women meet. White Rose Grove officers meet. joint Ladies Aid and Missionary society gathering. Park View Business Girls meet at Cozy Rest. G A R anniversary at VFW hall. B&O Cooperative Traffic Program dinner at Cozy Rest Inn. Quota club picnic planned at Bridgeport Airport.

Emma Rockwell Ladies Aid of West Main Street Church Hall VFW Woman's Republican Club K. of P. Hall Young Women's Missionary Society of George Cassel Cozy Rest Tnn Bridgeport

Former Resident of Grafton Weds Federal Employee

A single ring ceremony was held at Mount Vernon Place Methodist church in Washington DC on June 1 at 8 pm. Miss Sarah Evelyn Kinney of Washington became the bride of Thomas Preston Wolfe of Washington. Rev John W Austin officiated with the bride's brother James R Kinney and friends present. The bride wore a blue crepe dress with white accessories and talisman rose corsage. Wolfe is the son of the late M J Kinney a Baltimore and Ohio engineer and Mrs Kinney.

Mount Vernon Place Methodist Church Washington, D. C Sarah Evelyn Kinney Washington, D.C Thomas Preston Wolfe Washington John W. Austin James R. Kinney Wolfe M. J. Kinney B. and O. Enginteer Mrs. Kinney

Barclay on Bridge Strategy and a Challenging No Trump Play

In a detailed bridge column, Barclay discusses reading defenders and locating missing trumps through discards. A North South situation with No Trump potential explores a defensive discard pattern, an attempted winning finesse, and the risks of underestimating opponents.

North Justine Amond

Bridge question on 1 Spade play and defense

A fragmentary bridge scenario asks for the correct art play after West opens 1 Spade. The text notes vulnerability North-South and hints at defensive South led by East in a potentially contestable sequence.

Sobody Wast East South King Features Byndicste, Inc

Bride From Grafton Weds Washington Man

The bride, born and raised in Grafton with many local friends, has lived in Washington with her son. She worked five years as a buyer for G. C. Murphy’s largest store and recently attended a farewell party with fifty co workers. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Wolfe of Savannah, Georgia, works for the government. They will reside at Franklin Manor Beach on the Chesapeake Bay and winter in Washington.

Washington Grafton G. C. Murphy Company Wolfe Savannah Franklin Manor Beach Chesapeake Bay

Anne Tucker Mason Recital To Feature Pupils From Grafton

Anne Tucker Mason will present her pupils of Grafton and Philippi in a piano recital on Wednesday June 5 at 8 p.m. at the Elks club. The program lists works by Warden, Ketterer, Bilbro, Spaulding, Davies, Reineke, Liszt, Paderewski, Rachmaninoff, Debussy, Sibelius, MacDowell and others, with performers including Mary Virginia Monroe, Elizabeth Marks, Anna Belle Phillips, and Jane Chrislip among several.

Anne Tucker Mason Grafton Philippi Elks Club Broaddus Mary Warden Mary Virginia Monroe Ketterer Elizabeth Marks Martin Mary Kathryn Boylen Avant Spaulding Anna Jeanne Boylen Sing Robin Sing Anna Belle Phillips Hanging Gardens Davies Mary Elizabeth Phillips Rebe Jeane Tucker Mana Zucca Joan McKinney Dreamland Holst Anna Jeanne

Briefly Told Items From Grafton Dominate Edition

Charleston hearing on drivers license revocation draws Sheriff Evans and state troopers C W Dye and G F Randall. Miss Mavis Dye leaves for Charleston to take a secretarial job with a DPS branch. Mrs Hattie Day returns home to Akron after ten days with brother Scott Martin. Mr and Mrs Chian R Kennedy announce birth of son Richard Paul Kennedy in Washington D C. Kennedy is a former Grafton boy and FBI employee. Mr and Mrs H M Nicholson and daughter Marie join Mrs L D Rebrook to attend Grafton High School graduation. niece Kathleen Boyd receives diploma. Grace Brinkman and Lawrence Flanagan depart for Atlantic City for a month long vacation and plan a World’s Fair visit. Ay W DeMoss and wife return to Cleveland after weekend visit with W E DeMoss family. Mrs John Shumaker admitted to City Hospital for surgery.

Charleston Herbert Evans C. W. Dye G. F. Randall State Road Commission Chian R. Kennedy Washington D. C Richard Paul Kennedy Kennedy Grafton William Gerkin Walnut Street Leroy Hedrick West Washington Street Federal Bureau of Investigation H. M. Nicholson Marie L. D. Rebrook Clarksburg Grafton High School Kathleen Boyd Grace Brinkman Lawrence Flanagan National Limited Atlantic City

Co Ed club plans dinner at Mary Lou Lake home

Arrangements for a dinner party at Mary Lou Lake's home were made during a Co-Ed club meeting hosted by Geraldine and Christine Hufford on Francis street. After business, members enjoyed games and dancing with dessert served by Mrs. Hufford. Attending were Rosemary Rowland Lucille Rowland Gloria Squires Kate Ewers Mary Bragg Winnie Brestel Shirley George Mary Lou Lake Dolores Price and the Huffords.

Mary Lou Lake Geraldine Christine Hufford Francis Street Mrs. Hufford Rosemary Rowland Lucille Rowland Gloria Squires Kate Ewers Mary Bragg Winnie Brestel Shirley George Dolores Price

Judge Miller Reports Campaign Expenses in Primary Fight

Judge Lewis H. Miller of Ripley reported campaign costs of 2064.83 dollars for the Republican governor nomination bid. He listed 1250 dollars in contributions to the secretary of state, while J. R. Weeda, the Democratic candidate for the first district state senate nomination, said he spent 74.21 dollars.

Charleston Lewis H. Miller Ripley Miller J. R. Weeda

Crochet These Pets As Chair Set By Alice Brooks

Crochet pattern notes by Alice Brooks describe a filet crochet chair set featuring kitten motifs. The item includes lace stitches, charts, and directions, marketed as practical gifts. Request pattern 6688 by sending ten cents to Grafton Sentinel Household Arts Dept. in New York.

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

Fresh for a Fresh and Clean Government Wins Night Vote

Two high school boys led rival parties at the Mountainier Boys States during a general election to pick governors for the fourth annual practical government training school. James Henry Fresh, 17, son of a Clarksburg broker, was the Nationalist nominee with 57 votes. Robert Leaf, 16, a future East Fairmont History senior, received 28 votes as Federalist candidate.

Jackson's Mill Mountaineer James Henry Fresh Clarksburg Robert Leaf East Fairmont Gordon Shinleton Charleston Arthur Isher Parkersburg Leaf Federalist

Market firm after war news despite slow trading

New York June 4 stock market steadied after conflicting European war bulletins. Trading remained slow with selective gains for U S Steel, Douglas Aircraft, United States Steel, Lockheed, Chrysler, Westinghouse, Eastman Kodak, Celanese, International Paper, American Telephone, Anaconda, and Kennecott. Rails utilities and rubber stocks barely advanced as Electric shares rose modestly.

New York U. S. Steel Bet Douglas Aircraft United Intrerat Locksheed Chrysler Westinghouse Eastmen Kodak Celanese Loft l International Paper American Telephone Anaconda Kennecott Electric

Pattern 161 frock for matron with easy fit design

Fashion pattern 161 describes a summer frock for a matron with a seamless waistline darts shoulders and yoked back for free arm movement. Details include buttoning slimming silhouette pockets and optional collar and cuffs. Sizes 34 to 48 with fabric estimates and 15 cents price. Send size name address and pattern number to Grafton Sentinel Pattern Department.

Grafton Sentinel Pattern Department Fifth, Avenue New York

Hit-and-run bicycle rider sought by Charleston police

City police searched for a new traffic menace today a hit and run bicycle rider. Robert Basim 14 was knocked down last night while walking home by a bicycle which did not stop offering few details as investigators pressed for witnesses in Charleston on June 4 P-

Charleston Robert Basim

Diamond price surge hits markets amid European tensions

Amid European tensions a sharp rise in diamond costs affects buyers and traders. Industry sources note elevated import duties and demand, while retailers warn of tighter supply and higher jewelry prices.

Fires Set by Incendiary Bombs Hit Le Havre

Paris reports fires started by incendiary bombs in the French port of Le Havre during last night and this morning as German air raids continued. The dispatch notes air raid activity and subsequent fires in the harbor city amid ongoing World War II coverage.

le Havre Paris

Fifth Column Debates and Public Fear Highlighted

The article recounts Dr. McMurry urging action against fifth columnists, advocating curb by authorities rather than individuals. It warns innocent people may suffer as fear of spies grows and notes many seek justification for blaming others.

Child Drowns in Sik River in Charleston

A seven-year-old boy named Richard Doug Kelly drowned in the Sik river near Charleston. Officials reported the incident and a local automobile dealer in Charleston cooperated with responders. The details remain preliminary and under investigation.

Charleston Richard Doug Kelly Sik Ipsa Eliith His Bros Ee Ae Seere Si WY Charigstont Automobile

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