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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1943

Page

3

Bumgarner Kelley Announce Maryland Wedding

Mr and Mrs John V Bumgarner of Wilksboro NC announce the marriage of their daughter Dave Elizabeth to Howard Edward Kelley son of Mr and Mrs G C Kelley of 225 West Wilford St Baltimore Md The ceremony was May 16 at First Baptist Church Baltimore with Rev C C Meeden officiating Elizabeth wore a powder blue suit with rose accessories and carried lilies of the valley bouquet Elizabeth is a Wilksboro and Grafton High School graduate class of 39 and West Virginia Business College graduate He works at the Glenn L Martin Bomber Plant Baltimore They reside at 221 East Lafayette Avenue Baltimore Md

John V. Bumgarner Wilksboro North Carolina Dave Elizabeth Howard Edward Kelley G. C. Keley West Wilford Street First Baptist Church Baltimore C.C. Meeden

Mrs Laura Bell Hosts W S C S Dinner at St John’s May

Mrs Laura Bell entertained Gircle No 2 of the W S C S of St John’s Methodist church with a covered dish dinner at noon Thursday at her Maples avenue home. Devotionals by Mr Josephine Richman, followed by a business session led by Mrs Georgia Reed. Participants included Grace Proudfoot Myrtle Summers Marian Shatter Helen Snider Georgia Reed Rosie Nico Laura Bell Josephine Richman Ethel Baulser Hazel DeMoss Freddie DeMoss Jo Ann Summers Ruth Baulser Curtis Shaffer. Next meeting set for July 1 in church parlors.

Laura Bell Gircle No. 2 W.s.cs St. John’s Methodist Church Maples Avenue Josephine Richman Georgia Reed Shore Hele Snider Grace Proudfoot Myrtle Summers Marian Shatter Helen Snider Rosie Nico Ethel Baulser Hazel DeMoss Freddie DeMoss Jo Ann Summers Ruth Baulser Curtis Shaffer

Braggs Jewelers Gifts Portray Trusted Tradition

Jewelry shop Braggs advertises The Most Appreciated Gift for any occasion. The Pine Jeweler emphasizes value, quality, and service, inviting customers to explore rings, bracelets, and watches as timeless presents.

Braggs

Sunflower wall hanging pattern from Sentinel ad

Bring color to your home with sunflower wall hanging. Embroider and it need not be framed. Send 10 patterns and cents to Sentinel Household Arts, 259 W 14th Street, New York, for a 15 by 19 inch transfer pattern with color chart and supply list.

Sentinel Household Arts W. 14Th Street New , N.Y

Community meeting notices and church events

A schedule of local group gatherings includes W B A Review at Mrs Florence Wilkinson’s home, Women’s Missionary Association events at United Brethren church, Quota Club meeting at Cafeteria Court with a vocational talk, W S C S circle and general meetings at Andrews Church, Naomi Sunday School class at Mrs C W Phillips home, Fisher Sunday school class at St John’s Methodist Church, and Circle No 3 hosted by Mrs Helen Sloan.

W.B.A. Review Florence Wilkinson Women’s Missionary Association of the United Brethren Church Kings Daughters Quota Club W.S.C.S Andrews Church Grafton Woman's Club Naomi West Main Street Methodist C. W. Phillips Railroad Street Fisher Sunday School St. John’s Methodist W.s.cs St. John's Helen Sloan

Club’s Ambitious Social Program Extends Through Summer

An ambitious social program run by the club for the past year will continue through the summer months, sustaining activities and community engagement among members.

Eagles Featuring June Hop Tonight At Fraternal Order Hall

The Fairmont orchestra led by Jimmy Morgan headlines a June Hop tonight in the Eagles ballroom starting promptly at 7:30. Eagles and guests are welcome. reservations can be made by calling 1182. War Bonds and Stamps will be available for purchase per club officials.

Fairmont Jimmy Morgan Order of Eagles Eagles

Briefly Told Visits In New York by Colebank

Albert E. Colebank returns from New York where he stayed with his uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Hathaway after school. Birth Announcement: Bard Elliot Hickman born June 4 weighing eight pounds to Mr. and Mrs Bard Hickman of Marlin Heights Holliday Cove West Virginia. The mother is the former Miss Helen Elliott of Marlin Heights. Hospital Notes: Mrs Gay Lanhame Tunnelton admitted for observation. Mrs L A Wagner 20 Addison street discharged today.

New York Albert E. Colebank Theodore Hathaway Bard Hickman Marlin, Heights Holliday Cove West Virginia Bard Elliot Helen Elliott Marlin Heights Hickman Weir High School Gay Lanhame Tunnelton L. A. Wagner Addison Street

The War Today From Page Guet On Argentina and Axis Trade

The article notes a leftist shift away from vested interests and cites Casillo opponents. Raymon Lavalle resigns from Argentina's foreign service in protest of neutrality, accusing Argentina of aiding Japan. Germany and Italy criticize the war and benefit from Argentine trade via neutral points. It adds Saudi Arabia’s size relative to Mexico.

Gonumuey Page Guet Castillo Raymon Lavalle Tokyo New York Germany Italy Berlin

Questioning John L Lewis Power Over War Era Coal Strikes

The piece questions Jonn L Lewis and his ability to defy the U S government during wartime asking what hidden power lets him challenge policy and impact morale. It contends government officials share responsibility for morale, warns of reconstruction chaos and cites anti strike legislation linked to Pearl Harbor era policy and Perkins influence.

Lewis Ickes Mr. Lewis The United Mine Workers Jonn L. Lewis United States America Congress Pearl Harbor Smith House of Representatives Senate Committee On Education and Labor Madam Perkins

Domestic Affairs Urge Strong Executive Action for Constitutional Government

The passage insists on immediate decisive action by the President or Congress to solve the urgent national crisis. It argues that Congress should empower the President if needed, and if the executive resists, Congress must act decisively to fulfill responsibilities. The goal is to preserve constitutional government for those abroad and at home.

Congress

Eden joins Churchill after Washington talks in North Africa

Prime Minister Churchill planned a second senior minister for North Africa after the Washington conference and Eden flew to Gibraltar. London believed Churchill and Eden did not take part in the Giraud De Gaulle talks forming French central authority in Algiers, though both later celebrated unity. Eden's Commons absence drew comment, and it later emerged he had joined the prime minister.

North Africa Washington Churchill Eden Gibraltar London Giraud-De Gaulle Aligiers Commons

Rawson Leads Revolt as Buenos Aires Falls to Rebels

Gen. Rawson massed about 7000 troops and seized government offices in Buenos Aires, ousting President Castillo. Pro democratic papers hailed a democratic revolt while noting domestic aims and a pledge to uphold institutions amid claims of ballot box manipulation by the former regime.

Vouuimuea Conference of American Foreign Ministers Rio de Janeiro Rawson Buenos Aires Castillo Government House

Castillo regime faces military junta in Argentina upheaval

The article reports Castillo's neutrality policy leaving Argentina open to Axis observers, a state of siege ban on war talk, and a military junta led by Gen. Rawson with Gen. Pedro Ramirez and Gen. Giovanelli. Martial law was declared and a holiday declared for government workers as naval forces monitor the Rio de la Plata.

Castillo Argentina Pedro Ramirez Juan Giovanelli Rawson Drummond Rio de la Plata

State Miners Split Over Contract Yet No Impending Strike

State miners unified in urging adherence to union policy and leaders while divisions appeared between those eager to return to work and a faction holding no contract, no work. Despite tensions in coal fields, industrial areas reported no imminent fuel shutdowns with stockpiles spanning from a normal week to two weeks.

County Field International Policy Committee Lewis Beckley UMW Wheeling Steel Corporation

Miners End Walkout As President Orders Return

UMW leadership calls off the strike after Roosevelt directs a return to work. Indications point to full production resuming early next week while War Labor Board’s role remains debated. The dispute centers on travel time pay with miners seeking two dollars daily and operators offering about eighty cents to one dollar. Negotiations were slated to resume today.

War Labor Board United Mine Workers White House Fas National Interes Lewis Roosevelt Interior Ickes Solid Fuels

Star Spangled Rhythm Show Lights Strand With All Star Cast

Paramounts Star Spangled Rhythm charges Strand with a historic all star lineup headed by Bing Crosby Bob Hope Fred MacMurray and Rita Hayworth plus Betty Hutton Veronica Lake Alan Ladd and Dor othy Lamour The film follows Victor Moore and Betty Hutton deceiving Eddie Bracken while a star studded show unfolds offering a studio tour style treat for theatergoers in Grafton Paramount directs include Cecil B DeMille Preston Sturges and Ralph Murphy with a dazzling array of performers making it a field day for movie fans.

Hollywood Paramount Grafton Strand Theatre Bing Crosby Bob Hope Fred MacMurray Franchot Tone Ray Milland Victor Moore Dorothy Lamour Paulette Goddard Vera Zorina Mary Martin Dick Powell Betty Hutton Eddie, Bracken Veronica Lake Alan Ladd Rochester William Bendix Jerry Colonna Macdonald Carey Walter Abel Susan Hayward Marjorie Reynolds Betty Rhodes Dana Drake Lynne Overman Gary Crosby Johnnie Johnston Gil Lamb Cass Daley Ernest Truex Katherine Dunham Arthur Treacher Walter Catlett Sterling Holloway Golden Sgate Quartette Walter Dave Wahl Paramount Studio Gateman Moore Eddie Bracken Betty Eddie Los Angeles

W Main Street Bargain Home with 9 Rooms and Garage

A bargain listing on W Main Street offers a nine room residence with bath, furnace, and garage for 3800 dollars. The compact description signals a fixer price property listings style from a historical notice with emphasis on the single dwelling and price.

W. Main Street

Clancy Street Boys to Premiere at Opera House

The East Side Kids comedy drama Clancy Street Boys opens Sunday at the Opera House. Starred by Leo Gorcey Huntz Hall and Bobby Jordan with Noah Berry Sr Lita Ward J Farrell MacDonald Ric Vailin Sammy Morrison Eddie Mills Martha Wentworth and Dick Chandler. Director William Beaudine delivers a blend of comedy and streetwise adventure amid a late rancher gangster plot twist.

Ric Vallin East Side Opera House Theatre Leo Gorcey Monogram Opera House Clancy Street Boys Ric Vailin Sammy Morrison Eddie Mills Martha Wentworth Dick Chandler William Beaudline New York

Spectacle Highlights Hunts Hall Masquerade Comedy

A fragment notes Hunts Hall’s appearance as a gag in a lively production with diverting moments and comic spectacle. The scene emphasizes the theatre’s playful energy and audience reaction to the masquerade styled performance.

Hunts Hall

Reveille With Beverly lights up Dixie with Ann Miller

Ann Miller headlines the Dixie theatre premiere of a radio romance musical based on a popular long running show. The film features Bob Crosby Duke Ellington Count Basie Freddie Slack Ella Mae Morse Frank Sinatra the Mills Brothers and the Radio Rogues. Miller plays Beverly a Denver switchboard operator who hijacks a classical program to deliver rhythm and swing to army camps.

Columbia Beverly Dixie Theatre Lovely Ann Miller West Coast Miss Miller Bob Crosby Duke Ellington Count Basie Freddie Slack Ella Mae Morse Frank Sinatra Mills Brothers Denver

Count Fleet Tops $100000 In Two Races For Four Minutes

Count Fleet earned just over $100,000 across two races, totaling about four minutes of running. The performances showcased the horse's speed and the earnings reflected prize money from the events. The exact venues and dates are not specified in the fragment.

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