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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1936

Page

3

Moore- Robison announcement as sisters wedding

Mr and Mrs E M Moore announce the marriage of their daughter Kathryn Virginia to Alva Paul Robison on Sunday April 2 1936 at the groom's father's home on the Country Club road Rev J B Robison officiated with Victor L Moore present. Mrs Robison is daughter of the Moores of Pre street and she is a Grafton High School Class of 1936 graduate. Robison is son of Rev and Mrs J B Robison and employed by Frederick Snare Corporation at the Tygarts River VM. They will reside in Grafton.

E. M. Moore Kathryn Virginia Alva Paul Robison J. B. Robison Country Club Road Victor L. Moore Grafton High School Robison Tygarts River Gratton Mds Elah Pettit Terra Alta George F. Evanns West Virginia Sylvia Tavern Miss. Pettit Grace B. Pettit Goss Belmonte Mass J. G. Pettit West Virginia University Terra Alté High School Evans Clarksburg W. J. Evans Toronto Canada Eyans University of Eliah E Épernont Sanitarium Buffalo Hho Unis

Unexpected Results in Rubber Bridge with West Hand

In a rubber bridge session the West declarer faced a surprising sequence. North led a diamond, South won hearts, and misfired on a diamond defense, while East and West pairs scored varied results including a top in 4 Spades doubled, and others in 4 Hearts and 5 Clubs. The analysis notes oddities when West is declarer and diamonds are opened.

Smart Anes Soners Bannister Club New York K of Fast Aes North South West Bean

Vandenberg Backers Attend Michigan Meeting Headquarter Event

Mrs. Jacob Steketee Republican national committeewoman from Grand Rapids Mich and James E Davidson head Vandenberg supporters at a Michigan meeting at Vandenberg headquarters in Cleveland Central Press photo.

Jacob Steketee Grand Rapids Mich James E. Davidson Bay City Arthur Vandenberg Michigan Vandenberg Cleveland Central Press

Local Meeting Adjourns With Social Hour And Firelight Plans

After the meeting concluded there was a social hour with a dessert course served by Mrs Shaw and her daughters. Attendees from Wheeling and nearby expect arrival before Wednesday. The parade and campfire are scheduled for Wednesday evening as part of the week’s program. Tommy Lucker will return for a cabaret at Carmichael Auditorium in Clarksburg. Floyd Carmichael announced Friday night the band drew a large crowd earlier. Tucker’s band has broadcast on NBC from the Henry Bin hotel in Albany and will perform at the Texas centennial in September. The Sunshine club met last Thursday at Miss Mary Weese’s home for a business session. officers were elected and three guests attended. The next meeting will be at Miss Helen Camp’s home.

Charles Wilson Cordie Gough R. H. Rogers James Copeman Harriet Blaney Junior Lundy Gladys McWilliams Wyona Wilson Hartsel Wilson Darrell Wilson Virgil A. Rohrbaugh Imogene Dever Edna Lee Boyd Wanda Ruth Wilson Vaughn Bomer George and Glenn McCartney J. W. Hamavuu Tess Walnut Street Robert Williamson Wendel Delores Curry Hamilton Florence Friedman B. G. Kuhn Z. Torlock Rasmussen Cameron Richard Bartlett W. C. Pembroke Kenneth Robinson Robert ‘Williamson Dolores Curry Edward Steel Clarence Leith Virgil Rohrbaugh Lynn Faulkner Merle Watkins Estella Phillips Terring Heironimus Betty Stafford Bess Kennedy Home Missionary Society of A. Ray Shaw W. J. Bailey C. C. Batson Fred Robinson William Bott Tommy ‘Lucker West Virginia Carmichael Auditorium Clarksburg Floyd Carmichael Tucker NBC Albany N. Y Sunshine Club Mary Weese

Birthday party honors Miss Jo Clair Hicks on eighteenth

Miss Jo Clair Hicks celebrated her eighteenth birthday with a party at 1127 West Main Street hosted by her parents Mr and Mrs J F Hicks. Guests included Margaret McElroy Vivian Peters Elizabeth Rendle Ruth Burge Helen Brale Marion Hicks and others. Ice course served by Mrs Hicks. Also noted the sixty first encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic convening at Wheeling with headquarters at the McLure hotel and participants from allied organizations.

Jo Clair Hicks J. F. Hicks West Main Street Miss Hicks Hicks Margaret McElroy Vivian Peters Elizabeth Rendle Ruth Burge Helen Brale Marion Hicks Grand Army of the Republic Wheeling McLure Allied Organization Women's Relief Corps Ladies of the Grand Army Daughters of Veterans Sons of Veterans Bessie Campbell Sara Martin Bertie Thompson Lessie Martin Windsor Hotel Campbell

Birth of Fourth Son Lyle Edward Steadman

Mr and Mrs C W Steadman announce the birth of their fourth son Lyle Edward on May 31 at their home 35 Walter street. He weighs nine pounds. Mrs Steadman is former Glenna Stanley of this city. Mr Steadman works for Frederick Snare corporation.

C. W. Steadman Lyle Edward Walter Street

Local residents listed with visits and travel notes

Daily notices record numerous residents of Tunnelton Grafton and surrounding towns visiting relatives traveling to Washington Morgantown Raleigh and Bucyrus plus hospital surgeries including tonsil removals at City Hospital. The report also notes a shooting incident involving Charley Mounts and Branham detailing shells and possible rifle use.

Wood County Democratic Executive selects Kenner H Stephenson chair

The Wood County Democratic Executive Committee named Kenner H Stephenson chairman at Parkersburg on June 8.

Parkersburg Wood County Democratic Executive Committee Kenner H. Stephenson

Suit filed for $10,000 damages over death of George Thomas

In Fairmont on June 8 a lawsuit seeks $10,000 in damages against the Baltimore and Ohio railroad over the death of George Thomas.

Fairmont George Thomas Baltimore and Ohio Railroad

Bury Victims Near Majestic Kentucky Funeral

A near Majestic Kentucky outbreak leaves two women dead and Turner Mounts critically ill after a shooting. Charley Mounts Oscar Mounts and Monroe Mounts were jailed for murder as investigators seek Court Marshall and Abe Mounts who witnessed the incident. Turner Mounts described the conflict escalated when the two women approached with a shotgun while he cleared a blocked path.

James Mounts Majestic Turner Butch” Mounts Williamson Barren-Shea Court Marshall Abe Mounts Charley Mounts Oscar Mounts Monroe Mounts Charley G. W. Branham Turner Mounts

Accidents Reported Across Region With Multiple Injuries

State police reported several weekend crashes causing injuries and several reckless driving charges. Alva Poling, 49, of Tunnelton, sustained a broken shoulder and arm and a head injury on Route 250 east of Grafton. Mark McLaughlin, Mill Creek, faced a driving warrant after a collision with Evangelous Paroulakis on Lost Run hill. Kirby Mayle must answer for reckless driving after a collision with Dale Anderson on Route 1. Howard Knotts suffered a broken leg cranking a car at the Standard garage. Carvel Phillips reported a hit and run but could not identify the other vehicle.

Ona C. Jefferys Guy Louk Ernest Tunnelton Alva Poling Grafton Mark McLaughlin Mill Creek McLaughlin Evangelous Paroulakis Kirby Mayle Jefferys Dale Anderson Mayle Anderson Howard Knotts Phillips

Grafton High Graduation Address Highlights Education in Democracy

In a sweltering auditorium, the Grafton High commencement featured Dr. Shank speaking on Education in Democracy and love of country. He warned of hunger amid relief spending, while two graduates received college scholarships Naomi Robinson to West Virginia Wesleyan and Margaret Ridenour to Shenandoah College, as diplomas were presented by Torlock Rassmussen and Superintendent E Guy Kuhn.

Grafton High United States Cincinnati Dr. Shank Kuhn R. Orion Phillips St. Paul's Madiurey Taylor County Serial Association John Evans Fore County Eguy Kuhn Torlock Rassmussen Naomi Robinson West Virginia Wesleyan College Margaret Ridenour Shenandoah College Schoool Ruth McFadden Margaret Grinnan Margaret Arble

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A. O.H. Lodge K. of C. Hall U. B. Missionary Society Harold Knight Fisher Methodist Protestant Sunday School Chuch Naomi Sunday School Virginia Gank First Presbyterian Church Frank Cather Pearl Street Dana Barker Parent-Teachers’ Association of the Millerville School the Business Girls UY Anz Burka Exsensle, Driress W. Main St EV. Shepard Mrs Jacob Sticketer Dale Helen Jean Clyde Ridenour City Hospital James Foy West Washington Street Washington, D. C J. P. Holt J. 8 Palmer Philippi Hazel Cross Belington Virginia Smith Pruntytown John Madden Black Water Mrs. Holt Branham Nts Rianae Eae Saat Samson Fountain Cut Rate Drug Store Grafton, W. VA Charles M. Wells Wehn Pennsyvania State College of Optometry Philadelphia Pennsylvania Well Mass New MODEL Monongahela System
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