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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1937

Page

3

MISS KEEFER HOSTESS BRIDGE CLUB MEETS AT HOME

Miss Keefer hosted a bridge evening for her Beech Street club with Mexican style decorations and three tables of play. Prizes went to Miss Virginia Hanway and Mrs. Margaret Schroeder, and a salad course was served. Attendees included Irene Kunst and others. Announcement follows: Miss Helen Marsh and 2nd Lieut. John F. Kunst married February 3 in Hazard Kentucky. Kunst stationed at Camp Shelby Shelbyville.

Keefer Sigs Mildred Beech Street Virginia Hanway Margaret Schroeder Irene Kunst Margaret Hanci Jear Murray Betty Stafford Geneva Hilkey Esther Faulkner Beehrbaugh Maud Burdett Mary Clark Bess Ward St. Augustine Fairmont State Teachers College Lieut Kunst Mlitary Buckhorn Kentucky Camp Shelby Shelbyville

Judge Ira Robinson To Speak At Elks Flag Day Exercises

Judge Ira Robinson former West Virginia Supreme Court justice and ex-FCC chairman will be the Flag Day orator at Grafton lodge No. 308 Elks annual exercises in the B and O station square next Monday at 6 15 p m. Rev M J Hannon declines. Rev John G Shirley of St Matthias Episcopal Church gives benediction. Concerts by Grafton High School band VFW and American Legion drum corps. flag history by George M Hushion with Boy Scouts. rendition Old Glory by Clyde N Mays.

Ira Robinson West, Virginia Supremse Court Federal Communications Commission Adaland Barbour County Grafton Lodge No. 308 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Station Square C. F. Schroeder, Jr Elks Robinson M. J. Hannon St. Augustine's Church John G. Shirley St. Matthias Episcopal Church Grafton High School Veterans of Foreign Wars The American Legion George M. Hushion Boy Scouts of St.Paul’s M. E. Church Clyde N Mays

Chicago leaders to be questioned on Memorial Day deaths

prominent figures Thomas J Court ney and Police Captain Michael Tobin of Chicago will face questioning in Washington on July 1 about the South Chicago Memorial Day incident that left several dead. A union request for presidential intervention in the steel strike was sent to Secretary Perkins and the national labor relations board which said no formal action was started.

Thomas J. Courtney Michael Tobin Chicago Washington Ilinois-Indiana Calumet Perkins National Labor Relations Board Bridges N.H Ohio Senate McKellar Tenn Postoffice Department Balley D. N.2 Postoffice Committee Ralph A. Liddy Ford Motor Company Detroit Ford

Miss Helen Henshaw Guests in Kennedy Street Home

Miss Helen Henshaw of Martinsburg is a guest in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Z. L. Dean on Kennedy street. William Avey of Tunnelton is a patient at Grafton City Hospital. Mrs. Loraine Teets of Aurora underwent a minor operation at City hospital. Miss Ruth O'Dell, niece of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. O'Dell, graduated from Fairmont State Teachers College with an AB in home economics. Miss Marie Hudson of the Mc Crory apartments left for Durham NC to join Meyer's Electrical Appliance Co. Mrs. John Hanley and daughter Marguerite of Charleston were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Byron Dilworth of Dewey Avenue.

Helen Henshaw Martinsburgy Z. L. Dean Kennedy Street eWilliam Avey Tunnelton Grafton City Hospital Loraine Teets Aurora Ruth O'Dell W. E. O'Dell Fairmont State Teachers College Fairmont Miss O'Dell Marie Hudson McCrory Durham North Carolina Meyer's Electrical Appliance Company John, Hanley Marguerite Charleston Byron Dilworth Dewey, Avenue

June social calendar notes church meetings and events

June schedules list church group gatherings across denominations. Activities include Fisher class discussions at M. P. church basement, Missionary societies meeting at various homes, a Pruntytown M. P. circle program with ice cream at 8, a Blueville M. E. Kings Daughters Bible class, a Baptist Men’s Brotherhood steak dinner at 6:30, Lutheran Ladies Aid at Maple Avenue, W C T U at 308 Kirby street, and Presbyterian Junior classes party at Loretta Brown’s home on Beech street.

Fsher M. P Missionary Society of the First Christian Church James F. Roy West Wilford Street R. H. Bunner Pruntytown M. P Missionary Society of the U. B. Church John Waller West Francis Street Kings Daughters Bible Blueville M. E PF. A. Shroyer The Baptists Men's Brotherhood Ladies Aid Society Lutheran Church Misses Watkins Maple Avenue Fred Robinson Kirby Street First Presbyterian Church Loretta Brown Beech Street

Legion Meeting Set Back to Thursday

Taylor county post No 12 American Legion postpones the scheduled meeting from tomorrow to Thursday evening at 8 o clock to accommodate taking the drum and bugle corps to the state encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic in Fairmont now in session.

Taylor County American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps Grand Army of the Republic Fairmont

Two Forfeit Bonds In Mayor's Court

Bonds of ten dollars each were forfeited in Mayor Q. Waughs court yesterday afternoon by Cora Woods and James Dawson both of Grafton who were scheduled to appear at 3 o clock on charges of unlawful cohabitation Cash bail was supplied.

Waugh Cora Woods James Dawson Grafton

Aged minister to remarry at 83 in Adams Center

Adams Center New York June 8 A thrice wed 83 year old retired Seventh Day Baptist minister Rev Delbert Witter plans a July wedding to 70 year old retired teacher Miss Anna Maltby. Witter has pastored in Niantic Dunn’s Corners Albion W North Loup Neb and Salem Washington. Maltby a Pottsdam Normal School graduate taught in New York City for 32 years.

Niantica Dunn Corners R. J Albion North Loup Neb Salem Chicago University of Chicago Maltby Pottsdanmi Normal Schoor New York City

Mediation Efforts in Steel Strike Expand Actions

12,000 industrial workers idle as back to work order is issued after city and county officials quash picket complaints. Republic Steel plans to reopen Monroe plant while continuing production at South Chicago mills and ships 21 Pullman cars to house non-striking workers. The move aims to counter Edward Kelly’s ban on a wire factory as living quarters. Mayor to decide. Lafollette Civil Liberties committee subpoenas speakers in steel strike inquiry.

Idie Ness Republic Steel Monroe South Chicago Republic Edward’ Kelly Chicago Senate Lafollette Civil Liberties Committee

Industrial strife turns violent at Michigan state campus

An anti-picketing dispute escalated near Lansing as United Auto Workers members arrived by strike route. Police and Governor intervene as students clash with unionists near Michigan State College. Hazing-like punishment follows, including river dunkings and barriers set by students.

Capitol City State Capitol United ‘Automobile Workers of America, C. 1 Lansng East Lansing Michigan State College Cedar River

Deceptive Gifts Turned On The Board In No Trumps Play

In a 7 No Trump contract, East doubled after North opened 1 Clubs as West led a heart. The declarer executed a squeeze using spades and clubs, forcing West to discard and enabling a diamond drop that secured the hand. Tomorrow's Problem.

North East West Hast Wil Osb Toh Bast South

Simple Rites for Belle: Star of Hell's Angels Dies

Death ends the life of the platinum blonde star who rose to fame in Hell's Angels after leaving the Saratoga set with Clark Gable. She fell ill May 29 and after a hospital transfer, friends recall her wish for memory and tribute from her fans. William Powell, a close friend, was sought as she faced decline.

Powell Miss Harlow Charles McGrew Paul Bern Harold Rosson Ace Film Bern Harlow Beverly Hills Harlean Carpentier Violet Denoyer Rudolph Valentino Barbara LaMarr Jean Bello Jetty Jetty Chadsey Belle Jean William Powell

Child Dies in Salem From Fire Charm Fatal Fire Injures Five-Year-Old

Gladella Forester a five year old girl died from burns after an incident at her Salem home around June eight authorities say she ran against an open fireplace and suffered fatal injuries Fire investigators and local officials are reviewing the case to determine a precise sequence of events and prevent future tragedies

Salem Gladella Forester

Funeral for Alberta Bardin Held in Huntington

Funeral services were held for Alberta Juanita Bardin, 21, who was killed in an automobile accident. The tragedy prompted locals to mourn a young woman connected with Huntington during the June 8 service.

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