Social notices and society wedding in Weston area
Grafton Sentinel carries society news on Alma Chris ting Wolverton marriage to William Randall Wolverton at First Baptist Weston March 30 1931. Also Group D Ladies Aid meeting at Mrs Nellie Sterling’s home with 14 members. Mountaineer Council 44 3 U A M plans visit by Girls Glee Club and Boys Band from Orphans Home Tiffin Ohio June 12 with parade program at high school. Wilma Jean Poling born June 2 1991 to Mr and Mrs R C Poling of 237 Maple Ave longtime Rowlesburg link.
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A. E. Swisher
Misa Alma Christing
Willian
Randall Wolverton
W. H. Wolverton
Simpson
First Baptist Church
Weston
F. J. Waldrop
Simpson High School
Clarksburg
Junior Order
Mountaineer Council 44
Webn
William Carlyle
Girls’ Glee Club
Tiffin
Ohio
Charles ‘C. King
Order and Daughters of America
R. C. Poling
Maple Avenue
Wilma Jean
Poling
Missnel Shaffer
Rowlesburg
Town Frock Description From 18th Century Garment Catalog
The item describes a Town frock with black and white markings, a vestee and undersleeves of eyeleted pique, and white pique trimmed with genltoped edging. It notes fabric gloves and sturdy cotton shoes suitable for sports use.
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Hindenburg Plans 40 Hour Week and Overtime Rules
The article notes proposals for a 40 hour work week and overtime only with a special permit from local authorities. It suggests these measures foreshadow a voluntary labor service from willing unemployed workers, reflecting new policy directions in response to jobs shortages.
Death Penalty Discussion Continues On Page One
A columnist argues the death penalty protects society through swift retribution and targets cold blooded, profit driven crimes rather than crimes of passion. The commentary notes crime recently escalated and prompts renewed debate on capital punishment.
Jellied Chicken Loaf and Orange Layer Cake Menu
Mrs. Alexander George presents a supper menu featuring Jellied Chicken Loaf with stuffed tomato salads, hot biscuits, grape jelly, orange layer cake, and coffee. The recipe section covers jelly stock, chicken filling, and a two-layer orange cake with butter sugar and citrus fillings. A children’s tip suggests flashlights to ease fear of the dark.
Mrs Rinehart Voices Tale of Vengeance in Crime Debate
Mrs Rinehart argues the extreme penalty is rarely used and crime profits from lax justice. She warns many criminals escape consequences as profit rises and calls for restoring fear of punishment, criticizing reliance on moving pictures as sole explanations for crime.
Ruth Nichols First of a five-part aviation series
New York June 6 Ruth Rowland Nichols society sportswoman of the air aims to fly the cloud route to Europe if weather and gasoline permit, continuing toward London or Paris. The self-supporting careerist has four records and seeks another achievement, born Feb 23 1901 in New York.
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New York
Ruth Rowland Nichols
Europe
London
Paris
Ruth Nichols
Erickson Norman Nichols
New York Stock Exchange
Edith Corlies Hai
Hull as elder statesman shaped U S tariff policy
The piece portrays William Howard Taft era statesman Cordell Hull as a cautious scholar and political veteran nearing 60, reflecting on his long service and influence on 1913 and 1915 tax acts and 1916 inheritance tax, while criticizing extortionate tariffs and urging an international trade congress to curb economic warfare. Hull is described in a quiet hotel near Lafayette Square.
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Hull
House of Representatives
International Trade Congress
Democratic National Committee
Congress
Hull Lyes
Lafayette Square
White House
Pantages Career Details Revealed In Affidavit Conflict
The document outlines Pantages ties to Los Angeles and New York, noting she began four weeks of work after moving, and an earlier affidavit claimed she was 22 seeking taxi dance work. She now contends she was younger, creating a discrepancy in the employment record.
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Los Angeles
New York
Carlson Condemned For Officer's Death
Chicago reports Frank Jordan, convicted of the April 30 killing of traffic officer Anthony Ruthy, was sentenced to die in the electric chair on October 15. Jordan also fatally wounded Policeman Patrick Durkin during the arrest attempt on a bank robbery charge. A defense motion for a new trial was denied.
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Chicago
Carl Carlsonghie
Frank Jordan
Anthony Ruthy
Ruthy
Jordan
Patrick Durkin
Rubhy
Gure
Laurel Festival Concludes With Miss Baxter Crowned Queen
Sightseeing tours through the Cumberland mountains closed the Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival in Piteville Kentucky. Governor Flem D. Sampson crowned Miss Betty Baxter queen before 3000 spectators at Clear Creek Springs amphitheatre. Baxter represented Eastern State Teachers College Richmond as a blue eyed brunette.
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Piteville
Cumberland Mountains
Flem D. Sampson
Betty Baxter
Clear Creek Springs
Kentucky
State University
Baxter
Eastern State Teachers College
Richmond
Co-Eds Do Not Expect First Date Kisses
Minneapolis on June 6 99 of 100 coeds say they do not expect a kiss the first time they are taken out Forty four of the 46 coeds in Dean Anne Dudley Blitz class at the University of Minnesota report no kiss on a first date two girls say it makes no difference Dean Blitz distributed a questionnaire to gather the responses.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Anne Dudley Blitz
University of Minnesota
Bitz
Federal VFW Chief Charges Government Profits On Compensation
Paul C. Wolman of Baltimore, commander in chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, charged last night that the federal government was making a profit from adjusted compensation legislation. He said he was prepared to testify before the Senate Finance Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee.
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St. Joseph
Paul C. Wolman
Baltimore
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Wolman
Senate Finance Committee
House
Chamber speech targets Mellon over veteran compensation plan
Means committee proposes government borrowing at one to three and three eighths percent to lend to veterans at four and one half percent. Wolman told about 400 chamber dinner attendees that Andrew Mellon opposes the compensation legislation, criticizing the secretary's stance.
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Means Committee
Wolman
Chamber of Commerce
Andrew Mellon
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Dorothy Perkins
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Red Cross Pharmacy
Grafton
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Richard Maslock
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Tinia
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University of Weam
Guyandotte Club Coffee
KDKA
Pittsburgh
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Leen Rust
S. J. Walter, Jr
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