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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1929

Page

3

Weiner Roast and Local Marriages Highlight Flemington News

A sophomore class Weiner Roast at J erett Findley s home on the Grafton and Philipps road provided games and toasting around a large fire for an enjoyable evening. The issue also reports the marriage of Miss Ne va Bassel Menear to John 8 Felt ner at Flemington Methodist church parsonage and notes other community items including club meetings, guests, and a local graduation from Wesleyan College Buckhannon with attendees from Grat ton.

Weiner Simpson High School Jerett Findley Grafton and Philipps Road Weiners Éryone Bertha Waugh Venda Leach Thelma Findley Alma Swisher Ella Findley Eddie Devers Janita Haun Evelyn Findley Flemington Lyle W. Menear Motor Detroit Mount Elliott

Births for Agnes Rose and a Leachman son

Mr and Mrs Walter Champ announce the birth of an eight pound daughter named Agnes Rose on June 4 with Ruth Davisson as former Miss. Mr and Mrs George Leachman report a son born at City Hospital on June 6 1929 weighing seven and one half pounds. Both mothers and infants progress well.

Walter Champ Agnes Rose George Leachman City Hospital

Personal notices from Grafton area residents

George C Felton of Webster was a business visitor in Grafton this morning. Elinore Anderson of Charleston spent yesterday in Grafton as guest of Alma Sayres and friends. A J Wilkinson of Huntington, former Grafton resident, was in the city yesterday on business. Jay Miss and Margaret Sommerville of Walnut street are recovering after emergency operations and are out. H A Rice, superintendent of schools, visited Fairmont today. Frank Knotts and spouse are visiting friends in Grafton. Rose Mary Dolan, in training at St Marys Hospital Clarksburg, underwent emergency appendicitis surgery Tuesday morning and is recovering. Mrs Beatrice Dolan visiting at bedside. Walda Knight, Ohio University student, returned home for summer vacation. Gwendolyn Knight and Marguerite Burke attended commencements and returned with Miss Knight.

George C. Felton Webster Grafton Elinore Anderson Charleston Alma Sayres A. J. Wilkinson Huntington Jay Miss Margaret Sommerville Walnut Street City Hospital H. A. J Rice Fairmont Frank Knotts Rose Mary Dolan St. Mary's Hospital Clarksburg Dolan Beatrice Dolan Boyd Street Walda Knight Ohio University Athens Dewey Avenue Gwendolyn Knight Marguerite Burke Knight

Prescription labeling precision in a drugstore scene

A pharmacist explains the need for exact bottle labels to prevent mix ups between a Jersey cow and a wife, stressing that errors can occur in general labeling but must be avoided in prescriptions. The dialogue highlights the care taken in the prescription department to ensure perfect labeling and prevent any harm.

Salvation Army Campaign Opens For Permanent County Home

A campaign to raise 4000 to fund a permanent Salvation Army home in the county was launched at Andrews M E Church with a charity dinner. The event featured music by Mr and Mrs Brooks Galt, a reading by Miss Anne Tenent, and remarks by Capt Arnold outlining the need for a permanent citadel and ongoing Army work.

Salvation Army Andrews M. E The Brooks Galt Gall Helen Davis Anne Tenent Broaddus College Morgan Salvaton Army Capt Arnold Activi

Salvation Army seeks funds to secure permanent home in county

A Salvation Army meeting in the county highlighted past year achievements and urged citizens to back a drive for a permanent home. Capt Arnold and local leaders praised relief work and requested pledges to raise £83,500 plus $4,000 for property, with five donors of $100, ten of $50, and twenty of $25 planned to start.

Princes of Society Salvation Army

Grafton Men Seek Fish in Hills

Two prominent Grafton men Superintendent H. A. Rice and Bryant left their duties to search the Centron hills for fish. They reported no catch, saying the bite was bad though the rumor spread that fish could be found in streams near Webster.

H. A. Rice 2. Bryant Automobile Denter Centron Webster

Arnold Helps Needy Family In Bayard Mine Search

An aged mother and father with five hungry children arrived in Grafton and told Salvation Army commander Captain W. F. Arnold of an unsuccessful attempt to find mining work near Bayard. The report, received this afternoon, described their distress and search for aid.

Grafton W. F. Arnold Salvation Army Commandent Bayard The

Slain With France Childs Offer Hope For Aid

A barefooted child clung to a nearby youngster as two toddlers fled with ragged, dirty siblings chasing them. Captain Arnold recalled seeing an ad in the Sentinel and moving his family toward Bayard mines for work. The scene drew pity as locals sent them to Salvation Army for aid and they boarded a train to continue on.

Captain Arnold The Sentinel Bayard Arnold Grafton Salvation Army

State Luther Convention Leaders Convene in Charleston

Charleston hosts Luther League gathering with Rev Amos J. Traver executive secretary Rev Chas A Shilke and Rev J Leonard Fisher as convention chaplain. State league officers William W Wolfe Marchmont presiding view dignitaries Mary Beeker and Virgin…

Charleston Amos J. Traver Luther League of America Chas. A. Shilke Oakland J. Leonard Fisher Parkersburg State League William W. Wolfe Keyser Mary Beeker Fairmont Virgin

Diane Ellis A Pathé Player Rises From Secretary to Actress

Diane Ellis, once a Hollywood office stenographer, impressed a motion picture producer with her beauty and intellect and was invited to join Pathé's junior stock company. She recently completed The Leatherneck, serving as leading woman to William Bowd.

Diane Eilis Pathe Diane Hollywood Sile William Boud

Hoover Wants. Enforces Law Through Justice Dept

The article outlines a push by Congress to place enforcement machinery under the justice department. Senator Jones of Washington introduces a three senator and four representative committee to fashion a broad legislative program. The judiciary committee will take up the measure Monday with broad backing and expect to use inter departmental and law enforcement findings. The panel will also consider moving prohibition enforcement to the justice department and the handling of industrial alcohol permits.

Congress Jones Republican Washington Judiciary Committee Inter-Departmental Law Enforcement Commission Congressional Committee Justice Department

Lindy and His Bride Heading East from Maine Coast

The motor cruiser Mouette carrying Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh and his bride Anne Morrow moved east along the Maine coast after a New York harbor call. They may head for North Haven, home of Mrs. Lindbergh’s father Ambassador Dwight W. Morrow, and Lindbergh prepared supplies for the voyage north. The couple answered yes and no to a question about visiting York Harbor, amid other social guest notes. Florence Holt of New Jersey is visiting Miss Esther Murray in Portland.

Portland Mouette Charles A. Lindbergh Anne Morrow Maine North Haven Joseph W. Simpson York Harbor

Breakfast Lunch and Dessert Menu from Mrs Alexander

Historic recipe fragment lists meals and a children's lunch plan with items like salmon salad creamed potatoes and multiple desserts. Includes a strawberry sunshine berry preserve method, cocoanut cream filling and pie instructions with precise ingredients and steps. Names an cookbook style breakfast and luncheon notes from Mrs Alexander.

Poling Named President of Reform Church Synod

Dr. Daniel Poling of New York City, prominent Christian Endeavor leader, was elected president of the General Synod of the Reform ed church in America in Holland Michigan. The assembly indicated the fact finding commission will report tomorrow and recommended a merger with the Presbyterian church.

Holland, Mich Daniel Poling New York City Christian Endeavor Societign General Synod of the Reformed Church In America Presbyterian Church

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Daughters of Democracy Woodrow Wilson, Chapter Gene W. Ford Mannington Virginia Samples W. P. Samples West Washington Street Dan Burt Miss Samples West Virginia University Will First Presbyterian Church J. B. Leamon Margaret Weaver Richard Thayer Alice Kathryn Thayer Catherine St. Paul's Lutheran Church Murray Esther Murray Harry Murray Wesleyan College Buckhannon Gratton High School Charles Brinkman Lina Brinkman Liberty Shoe Shop Grand Theatre Florence Poe Donahue Blueville Love Drug Company H. L. Potts Arnnold Majestic Radio G. Wesley Evans O. King C. Jay Fleming Salvationrmy the Central Drug Store W. G. Chrislip Grafton Hotel Rice Bryant France Associated Press Ruth Wilson Camden, N. J Horace Roberts, Jr Sead Luther Diane Ellis Cash & Cai Cleaners and Dydrs West Main Street Grafton, W. Va Burton & Randolph Inc Ia Crickenberger Vivian Bissett Marie Hartman Wheeling Wellington Yutzy Marie Boette Parkerabur Norma Gantz Pauline Gutee Charles R. Stouch Mac Gglden Perry Greenwade Robert Shafferman Lucille Grenneman Elizabeth Shafferman Clarence Barnes Mamie Ware Hoover Lindy Florence Holt New Jersey George Alexander Dalymbue Poling Blue Bird Main Street Jackson Bldg Blue Bird Stores, Inc
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