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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1937

Page

3

Ladies Society Meeting Ends With Prize Reading

Rev Luzader received the prize as the program closed with a reading by Mrs Squires. After a brief business session led by president Mrs Crouser, a salad course was served by the refreshment committee. Attendees included Mrs Sandsbury, Mrs Dotson, Mrs Spiker, Mrs Warder, Mrs Jenkins, Rev Luwader, Mrs Reese, Mrs Bumgardner, Mrs Reed and new member Mrs Scott. Mrs Bumgardner to entertain July 9 at her Wabash avenue home.

Friendship Bible First Christan Church W. A. Harrisson D. E. Robinson F. A. Hinkins George Searce Mabel White Bridge Club Clare Korte Maple Avenue Harriet Blaney Gladys Pletcher Helen Menear Helen Snider Alderson-Broaddus College Philippi Imogene Duke University Durham N. C Bettye Flesher William and Mary College Williamsburg Gladys Fletcher Wheeling Virginia Smith Harriett Blaney Korte Otha'? Lake Anne Korte Ladies Aid Ladies Aid Society U. B Ruth Crouser Beech Street Bruce Bumgardner Lois Luzader O. A. Jenkins Luzader 8. M. Squires Nettie Isner Belle Hefner S. M. Squires Crouser Benny Sandsbury Terry Daisy Dotson Mae Spiker Charles Warder Lois Luwader Rose Reese Sherman Reed A. R. Scott Bumgardner Wabash Avenue

Buckhannon Strawberry Festival Visitors

Mr and Mrs Leo Crane traveled to Buckhannon Thursday and Friday to visit relatives and attend the strawberry festival. Mr and Mrs George Vogel and family also attended the festival in Buckhannon yesterday. Mrs O N Rosier and son Gordon along with Mrs C F Kirkpatrick and Mrs Carl Kirkpatrick motored to Buckhannon yesterday for the festival. Mr and Mrs J H Layton of 212 Barrett Street welcomed a 9 pound son, James Wallace, born May 30. Mrs Layton is the former Miss Mary Boylen. Mrs Adeline Locke of Boyd Street underwent a major operation in City Hospital this morning. Mrs Mary Ashby of Newbury was discharged from City Hospital today. Mrs Delma Rogers of Pretence Street is a patient in City Hospital after a minor operation this morning.

Leo Crane Buckhannon George Vogel O. N. Rosier Gordon C. F. Kirkpatrick Carl Kirkpatrick J. H. Layton Barrett Street James Wallace Layton Mary Boylen Adeline Locke Boyd Street City Hospital Mary Ashby Newbury Delma Rogers Pretence Street

Birth of Barbara Jean Cameron in South Grafton

Mr and Mrs John Cameron announce the birth of a daughter Barbara Jean in South Grafton on Wednesday June 2. The father is employed at the Busy Bee restaurant.

John Cameron South Grafton Barbara Jean Busy Bee Restaurant

Lack of Steel Shots Shops at Mount Clare Debilitates Baltimore

Baltimore and Ohio Mount Clare shops and Chevrolet plant in Baltimore remained closed due to a steel strike materials tie up. About 3,600 workers affected as the railroad laid off 1,500 pending strike settlement and announced a five day furlough starting June 7.

Baltimore Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Mount Clare Chevrolet Motor Company

Spinsters Demonstrate For Early Pensions In London

Three thousand spinsters gathered in London today in a protest by the National Spinsters Pension Association. They demand pensions at age 55 instead of the current 65, arguing for earlier support for single women.

London National Spinsters’ Pension Association

Top of the Town Tunes Swing Ahead at Opera House

The Universal musical Top of the Town introduces a modern swing called spreading the jam with a Jamboree finale. Gertrude Niesen Ella Logan Doris Nolan George Murphy Peggy Ryan Hugh Herbert Gregory Ratoff Henry Armetta Misha Auer and others perform with Ralph Murphy directing as dancers and singers join in a hypnotic swing rhythm.

George Murphy Universal Opera House Gertrude Niesen Ella Logan Ralph Murphy Doris Nolan George

Strand Theatre Star Plays Astrological Hypochondrial Role

Charles Ruggles talks astrology to explain his Turn Off the Moon role at the Strand Sunday. He stresses astrology can help as a release value but should not guide life, noting a past astrologer predicted plumbing as his life’s work and that his new comedy hinges on star aligned romance and a witty plot with a strong supporting cast.

Charles Ruggles Dinwiddy Strand Theatre Ruggles Eleanore Whitjney Johnny Downes Kenny Baker Phil Hartis Benl Blue

Friedman to Receive Pharmacy Doctor Degree Today

Charles Friedman will get his degree of doctor of pharmacy today at the University of Maryland graduation. He travels with Mr and Mrs Max Friedman and daughter Ada Clare, visiting College Park for the ceremony and an evening dinner hosted by the university president.

Max Friedman Ada Clare National Limited Baltimore Washington College Park University of Maryland Charles Friedman

Body of Trapped Miner Recovered By Pals

Ely Minn June 5 Pioneer A iron mine superintendent B O Strachan said the body of Tony Kromar was recovered from 1030 feet underground after two miners were trapped in a cavern overnight Hope for John Kavach diminished Strachan added Kavach may be buried deeper than Kromar E C Jones reported Kromar lay as if mounting a ladder to the mine opening when ore tumbled onto him

Ely Minn B. O Strachan Pioneer Tony Kromar Strachan John Kavach Kromar E. C. Jones

Fetterman Rod and Gun Club Meets Outdoors Monday

The Fetterman Rod and Gun Club calls an outdoor meeting at 7:30 PM Monday at W. A. Hendersons on Wickwire road. All members are urged to attend as important club business will be addressed.

Fetterman Rod “and Gun Club W. A. Henderson Wickwire Road

Opposition to Incorporation in Wayne County Village

The Norfolk and Western Railway company opposes a proposal to incorporate the Wayne county village. The issue will be decided at today’s election.

Rum W. Va Norfolk and Western Railway Company Wayne County

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