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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1933

Page

3

H L Club Meets At Mrs Polings Blueville

Mrs H F Poling hosts the H M Bunco Club at her Blueville home with all members present. Guests include Mrs Earl Ridenour Evalyn Thorpe Pauline Poling and Mrs Sarah Gelhausen. George Smith wins first prize. Mrs George L Robert second. Evelyn Thorpe best guest prize. Earl Ridenour booby. Next meeting set for June 21 at Mrs Egbert's Blueville. Temperance program at Pruntytown M E Church features H E Flesher and local W C T U leadership with songs lessons talks and demonstrations. Large audience appreciates L T L literature distribution and Prohibition work. Surprise day party at Lucretia honors Mrs G R Keyser with many attendees. Ladies Circle of the Fi M E Church South held a meeting at a member’s home.

HL. M. Club H. F. Poling H. M. Bunco Club Blueville Earl Ridenour Evalyn Thorpe Pauline Poling Sarah Gelhausen Gels George Smith George L. Robert Evelyn Thorpe M. E. Church Pruntytown H. E. Flesher Woman's Christian Temperance Union Rey Hawkins Burl Mason Reading Marcel Laren Prohibition Lethe Stoops Burlia Fran America Virginia Mason Simpson Church Dity C.E. Hawkins

My Beauty Hint Screen Actress Facial Treatment

An instruction advises beating an egg and applying it evenly to the face. After a 20 minute rest lie still, then rinse with warm water. The method claims to promote smooth skin and a clear complexion by drawing impurities from the skin.

West Main Street Ladies Aid Society Meeting Notes

West Boyd street hosts a Tuesday evening Ladies Aid meeting with 13 members and 8 visitors. Mrs Charles Hall received a bed spread for her 30th wedding anniversary as refreshment service was provided. next meeting set for July 3 at Mrs Myrtle Frazier’s home.

Clyde Trader West Boyd Street Joe Tucker Charles Hall Trader Beatrice McCue Myrtle Frazier West Railroad Street West Main Street Ladies Aid Society of West Main M. E. Church Hattie Reynolds West Main St L. A. Peters Abe Tackett Jake Pauley Nathan Coulson First Ward R. L. Brand

Big Profit on Part of Stock Manipulation Alleged

New York June 8. U S Attorney George Z Medill contends during cross examination that C B E Mitchell bought 28 300 shares of National City Bank stock at the market crash for selfish motives rather than altruistic reasons. The statement frames the government’s argument in the case.

New York C.be Mitchell National City Bank U. S George Z. Med

Mitchell stock sales cited in tax evasion case

The government alleges evasion of 850000 in income taxes for 1929 and 1930 over the disposition of 32600 shares. It claims 10000 shares sold at a profit, while 16300 were moved at a loss to a wife, effectively wiping out income. Prosecutors label the sale to friends as fake and describe Mitchell’s 1930s trading as a cover.

Mitchell Anker

Brady Heads Control Board in Charleston Reorganization

In Charleston on June 8 the State Board of Control reorganized with two new members. A Spates Brady of Elkins was named president, James A Chambers of Huntington secretary, and John Baker White of Charleston treasurer. White has served as treasurer for a year. The changes consolidate duties and add an assistant secretary to handle minor office tasks. Brady fills the remaining term of James S. Lakin ending June 30. Chambers the term ending June 30, 1935.

Charleston State Board of Control A. Spates Brady Elkins James A. Chambers Huntington John Baker White White Chambers Kump. Brady James S. Lakin H. N. Bradley

Senate pushes sales tax to fund public works plan

Washington reports a vigorous Republican move to impose a 12 percent sales tax to back a $3.3 billion public works program while opposing relaxation of antitrust laws. Senator Borah argues suspension of the Sherman Act would cause consolidation of wealth. Senator Wagner defends the revised industrial recovery measure and trade agreements under weaker antitrust restraints.

Washington Senate Borah Idaho Wagner D-N. Y House

Bright Woman Loses 20 Pounds With Kruschen Salts

Mrs. Lute Bright of Walker Minnesota reports losing 20 pounds from June 28 1932 to January 19 1933 after taking Kruschen Salts. She says she felt better than in four years, had been under medical care for gall stones before using the remedy, which was claimed to remove fat and increase vitality. The ad touts a four week jar price and a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.

Kruschen Lute Bright Walker Minn

Creamed Eggs and Cheese On Toast at Junior Senior Party

Authentic menu clippings list Creamed Eggs and Cheese on Buttered Toast with butter flour milk and seasonings plus Tartar Sauce Tutti Frutti Salad French Dressing and Strawberry Ice Cream. Also notes ham diced in omelets and a 1929 vs 1932 grain export comparison for United States carriers and Canada.

Servinx United States Canada

Senator seeks more oil industry control by interior secretary

Washington June 8 Senator Thos (Dem Okla) a former newspaperman after a conference with President Roosevelt said he would renew the drive to give the secretary of the interior control over the oil industry to curb production. He said the public works industrial supervision bill does not go far enough and that Roosevelt may sanction broader authority but won’t risk the all inclusive bill in an oil fight.

Washington Thos Dem Okla Roosevelt Secretary of the Interior

West Virginia Prepared to Take Its Place at Progress Expo

Charleston June 9 West Virginia prepared to join states showing wares at the Century of Progress commission sending a five member delegation to Chicago. They will view other state exhibits inspect space allotted to West Virginia and report end of the week to Governor Kump and commission members.

Charleston West Virginia Century of Progress Chicago Century of Progress Commission Kump

Indiana Names 246 Wets To Convention

Indiana voters favored repeal of the 18th Amendment by 554,129 to 312,464. A total of 246 wet delegates were chosen out of 329 to meet at the convention on June 26 to record the state as favoring repeal. Repealists carried 56 of 72 counties. county populations voting yes vs no are 2,476,787 and 768,716 respectively.

Indianapolis Indiana inTndiana

Forley Poised for District Temperance Conference

Postmaster General Forley was poised to attend the district conference as the report from the district committee on Temperance and Social Service recommended his involvement. The document outlines key recommendations for church and civic work within the region and signals upcoming actions by the administration.

Forley District Committee On Temperance and Social Service

Sears Roebuck Raises Tire and Tube Prices

Sears, Roebuck and Company said its retail stores will raise prices of automobile tires seven and a half percent and tubes ten percent next Monday.

Sears-Roebuck Chicago Sears, Roebuck and Company

Carloadings surge for New York Central last week

New York Central Railroad reported car loadings last week more than double the same period a year ago. The gain followed Memorial Day effects, with a dip from the prior week. Also noted is Fort Harmar at the Muskingum river mouth in Ohio, built in 1785 by Major John Doughty, once linked to the Doughty peach.

New York New York Central Railroad Company Wek Fort Harmar Muskingum River Ohio John Doughty

Olympic Games 1936 Set for Berlin

Vienna June 8 reports the International Olympic Committee unanimously decided to hold the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin, ending a heated controversy over Jewish discrimination in Germany.

Berlin Vienna International Olympic Committee Germany

Bilton Man Killed by Unidentified Attacker

Calvin Adkins forty five of Elton was killed by an unidentified assailant while investigating a noise in his chicken yard at Hinton. Sheriff J C Dillon began a search through nearby mountains in Green Sulphur for the slayer.

Howard Sutherland Named President of College Trustees

Wheeling figure Howard Sutherland, former United States senator, elected president of the Davis and Bikins College board of trustees succeeding Dr. F. H. Barron. Sutherland has served as alien property officer and leads Wheeling Investment Association.

Bikins Py Howard Sutherland Wheeling United ‘States Davis Biking College F. H. Barron Sutheland Ott Tadian The Investment ‘Association of Wheeling

You Can Be Lovelier This Way MELLO GLO Powder

Advert reads a new MELLO GLO powder promising smooth spread and long wear for a flawless finish. It highlights tiny lines pores and a glow with a pure formula. Available at Grafton Drug and Ecal Co with pricing 60c and 91 00 plus tax.

Tax Stree Grafton Drug E Cal Co

M E Conference Deplores Repeal In Virginia District

Richmond Va June 8 the Methodist conference in Richmond district deplores the administration influence supporting repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment as expressed by the President and James A from the Richmond district dispatch in the United States era.

Richmond Richmond District Virginia United States James A

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