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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1935

Page

3

Sunshine Band class meets at church in WashingtonDC departure noted

Mildred Graham reports Brethren church Sunshine Band holds their regular monthly meeting at 8 pm with singing scripture and prayer. A post program social followed with games and stunts won by Kathleen McIntosh. A shower for Helen, leaving for Washington DC to work, crowned the evening. Lindy Club guests and officer elections concluded the night.

Sunshine Band The Brethren Church Minnie Stilwell Ralph Redinger Kathleen McIntosh Hh. Redinger Helen Washington D.C yGroup

Social Calendar and Missionary Meeting Highlights

June events at local churches include the Sunshine Band at United Brethren with Group M on June 6 at 7:30, Girl Reserves regular meeting on June 5 at 7, and the M P church auxiliary circle 3 led by Mrs. Leon Proudfoot with several guests. St Paul M E held a Woman’s Home Missionary Society meeting with 14 members and one visitor, featuring devotionals, scripture, officer elections including president Mrs. Ray Shaw, and a vocal solo by Mrs. C C Batson.

Sunshine Band United Brethren Church Womans Auxiliary M. P Circle 3 Leon , Proudfoot Woman's Home Missionary Society of William Bailey A. V. Cuppett Ray Shaw R. O. Phillips Ernest Mason H. H. Crooks C. C. Batson J W. Pluebell Fred Robinson John Deck

Satterfield Austin Wedding Announced in Thornton

Miss Edna V Satterfield of Thornton and Harold W Austin of this city announced their marriage. The single ring ceremony was at St Pauls M E parsonage with Rev R O Phillips officiating. The bride wore blue crepe with white accessories. The couple will reside in Grafton.

Satterfield Austin Edna V. Satterfield Thornton Harold ‘W. Austin St. Paul's M. E. Parsonage R. O. Phillips Russell Satterfield Mr. Austin George RP. Austin Grafton

Salvation Army drive aids Grafton mission and future plans

Captain Bernard Morris arrives in Grafton to assist Major Campbell and Mrs. Harden in the Salvation Army campaign aiming to raise 1400 for next year. He previously helped Fairmont reach 2500, over 3000, and notes strong local support despite tight funds. A meeting at the East Main citadel will include advisory members to discuss the campaign and programs for youth, sewing classes, and home hygiene as part of community building.

Lindy Club Selah Skidmore Maple Avenue Banco Itta. Warthern Kate Greenwald Zada Ridenour Dent John Shields Ruth Cr Effle Jones Lora Lyman Lizzie McFarland Lena Sturms Wood Shackleford Charles Bernard Morris Salvation Army Corps Frederick West Virginia Maryland Graftony John Campbell Citadel East Main Street Juanita Harden Salvation Army Grai N Morris Fairmont Grafton Salvation Army Citadel Harden Capt. Morris Campbell J. W. McGonagle Finley Barber Okey Hoffman T. W. Shields J. C. Helms E. G. Kuhn Paul Malone Jed W. Robinson Anna Hefl Clarksburg

No Fires In May Report Delays At City Hall

A Baltimore and Ohio railroad ton for the month was reported at city hall fire department headquarters. The last fire occurred May 6 when volunteers answered a report of a fire in Sentinel presses. It was a small flame under a linotype lead melting pot, larger than usual to keep the pot heated for the next morning. Mrs. J L Manear of Thornton visits her daughter Mrs. Luther Bolyard of Blueville.

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Fire Department City Hall The Sentinel

Housing plan explained to church groups by Mrs Morris

More than 30 members of the Ladies Aid groups of the Southern Methodist church and Andrews M E church heard Mrs A S Morris describe financing for home improvements under the National Housing Act. She outlined low cost options with no down payment and monthly installments, urging women to lead in modernization to boost community welfare and prosperity. A separate Chicago note reports Cook County ordered the county treasurer to turn over 414129 by noon or resign, after withholding funds from the county clerk’s office.

Southern Methodist Church Andrews M. E. Church A. S. Morris Kersburg The Housing Administration Southern Methodist C. E. McCue Nuzum Street Andrews M. E R. L. Clark Morris Chicago Cook County Board Robert M. Sweltzer Sweitzer Democratic Yast Michael J. Flynn

Personal News Reports From Clarksburg Area

Mrs. M E Price returns home in Washington DC after visiting sisters and relatives. Several locals, including Miss Annetle McDaniel and Miss Marguerite Foy, travel for education and work opportunities. J C Sturm of Knottsville ill with cerebral hemorrhage and poor recovery prospects. Other residents relocate, graduate, or attend events in Charleston, Parkersburg, Cincinnati, and Buckhannon as communities share life updates. Clarksburg liquor store set to open June 10 at 10 am per liquor commission.

M. E. Price Washington, D. C Will Creel Sallie Goodwin Inez Kofonkie Crafton Harriet Blaney Knottsville Marie Hart Ed. McDaniel J.C. Sturm Sturm W. G. O'Neal Parkersburg James Foy Washington Street Annetle McDaniel Fairmont Clarksburg Marguerite Foy HOLC Charleston James Whelan James Cincinnati Mary Whelan Whean College of Mount St Buckhannon Evelyn West Virginia Wesleyan College Marialeena Malone Richard Robey T. L. Nuzum Michael Pittsburgh

Watkins Youth Goes to Fairmont for Bone Specialist

Frank Watkins of Blueville, badly hurt in a Riverside drive crash ten days ago, will travel to Fairmont tomorrow to consult a bone specialist. His father John Watkins, with a broken back from another crash, was discharged home yesterday. Other hospital news includes Mrs. E. H. Tucker and Chester Miller undergoing major operations.

Frank Watkins Blueville Riverside Drive Fairmont City Hospital John Watkins E. H. Tucker Boyd Chester Miller

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