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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1939

Page

6

Plan Program for Children's Day at St Pauls Methodist Church

Children will observe a plan program in the Sunday morning service starting at 10 15 at St Pauls Methodist Church Thay es street Rev Durward Brown pastor announces The event features a pageant The Beautiful flower Garden with a cast led by Eleanor Borneman Richardean Parkhill Anna Knight Barbara Kirby Abby Hufford Mary Jo Thomas Robert Hathaway James Parkhill Foster Lloyd Brown Junior Plymale Bobby Leonard Gloria Gerkins Ruth Marie Bumgardner Eleanor Bailey Annetta Kirk Ruth Ellen Hostler Mary Lou Hufford Nancy Plymale Helen Louise Hufford Donald Willis Shirley Bumgardner Esther McWilliams Carolyn Hathaway Paul Willis Junior Kirk William Plymale Bill Carvell Bobby Carvell Nancy Parkhill The program also includes Children day song We Will Listen Scripture reading Mary Jo Thomas Prayer Mary Lou Hufford Offertory poem Bridging Him Our Love Gifts Annetta Kirk Ruth Ellen Hostler Eleanor Bailey Children day welcome Foster Lloyd Brown Norma Parkhill Helen Louise Hufford Bob Leonard Exercise Donald Willis Ardith Kirby Carolyn Hathaway Joyce Spett Shirley Bumgardner Nency Parkhill Francis McWilliams Billy Carvell The Junior choir will sing some of the numbers in the pageant The plan is directed by Mary Robinson chairwoman Mrs Willis Mrs Arlie Leonard and Virginia Outright

St ‘St. Paul's Methodist Church Thayes ‘Street Durward Brown Lower Garden Eleanor Borneman Richardean Parkhill Anna Knight Barbara Kirby Abby Hufford Mary Joe Thomas Robert Hathaway James Parkhill Foster Lloyd Brown Junior Plymale Bobby Leonard Gloria Gerkins Ruth Marie Bumgardner Eleanor Bailey Annetta Kirk Ruth Ellen Hostler Mary Lou Hufford Nancy Plymale Helen Louise Hufford Donald Willis Shirley Bumgardner Francis McWilliams Esther McWilliams Carolyn Hathaway Paul Willis Junior Kirk Junior Kirk, ‘William Plymale Bill Carvell Bobby Carvell Nancy Parkhill Mary Jo Thomas Foster Uoyd Brown Norma Parkhill Ardith Kirby Joyce Spett Nency Parkhill Billy Carvel Gfe MaryMar- Robinson Willis Arlie Leonard Pone Virginia

President Roosevelt Reaches Hyde Park Home by Special Train

President Roosevelt arrived today on his special train at 8:35 a.m. EST and drove across the mid-Hudson bridge to Hyde Park. King George and Queen Elizabeth of England will spend the night as Sunday guests at the Hyde Park estate.

Highland N.Y Roosevelt mid-Hudson Bridge Hyde Park George Elizabeth England

Arden Man Dies After Illness at 57

James A. Haddix aged 57 died at 2 PM at his Arden area home after a week of illness. He was born September 25, 1881, in Barbour county to W. S. and Elizabeth Haddix. Survived by widow Hattie Mitchell Haddix, son Burton R. Haddix, brother Charles O. Haddix of Clarksburg, and sister Lula Poling of Detroit. Funeral Monday at 2:30 PM at Clemtown Baptist, Rev O J Hensley officiating. Burial in Clemtown cemetery under G. T. Bartlett supervision.

James A. Haddix Arden Barbour County Mr. Haddix W. S Elizabeth Robinson Haddix Hattie Mitchell Haddix Burton R. Haddix Charles O. Haddix Clarksburg Lula Poling Detroit Mich Haddix Arden Methodist Episcopal Ehurch Clemtown Bath O. J. Hensley Clemtown Cemetery G. T. Bartlett

Jury Awards 1000 in Damage Suit Against Ashland Bread

In Charleston a circuit court jury awarded Madge Monroe infant a 1000 verdict against Ashland Bread company after she claimed serious injuries when struck by a bread truck. She had sued for 25000.

Charleston Madge Monroe Ashland Bread Company

Huntington Minister To Preach At Two Services

Dr. B. Hart of Huntington, secretary of the Methodist church trust fund, will preach at Mt Morris Methodist church at 11 a.m. Sunday and again in the evening at Mt Pleasant church. Memorial services will be held at Mt Morris at 2 p.m. and services at Pleasant Valley are postponed due to the service.

8. B. Hart Huntington Permanent Trust Fund The Methodist Church In West Virginia Mt. Morris Methodist Church Leonard L. Deckart Mt. Pleasant Mt. Morris Church Pleasant Valley

Blueville Playground Proving Very Popular

Blueville playground shows rising enrollment with 49 participants in week one. Prizes will be awarded at fall’s end to the child with the most blue ribbons won in activities like poster making and arts and crafts. This week’s blue ribbon winners include Junior Cox in wood whittling, Patty Wrick in poster making, beginner, and Mary Ann Rogers in poster making, junior.

Blueville Junior Cox Wood Whittling Patty Wrick Mary Ann Rogers

Salesman Is Arrested On Charge of Drunk Driving

W J McGonagle 58 of 328 Maple avenue pleaded guilty in police court to driving under the influence. A fine of 25 and 1 costs was imposed by Mayor P F Gillispie after his arrest at 2 pm yesterday at the corner of West Main Street by Sergeant 126% police assisted by Evans.

P. F. Gillispie W. J. McGonagle Maple Avenue Ee McGonagle West Main Street Pvans

All Nations Give Program by Student's League of Nations

Presented by the Student's League of Many Nations a thrilling service is planned tomorrow evening at First Baptist church at o o clock. Rev M C Patterson vice president of the Practical Bible Training school will present the program with students in national costume speaking singing and translating native languages. The group has toured every state in the U S Canada and Mexico drawing two million viewers. Admission is free and a large audience is urged.

League of Many Nations First Baptist Church M C. Patterson Practical Bible Training School Bible School Park United States Canada Mexico

West Main Street Methodist Church Unifies Worship Plan

The West Main Street Methodist Church will unify its worship and Sunday school to create a one hour and thirty minute service starting at 9:30 a.m. The Rev. E L Lowery announced the change to end overlapping worship and school sessions. Worshippers are urged to attend at 9:30 to hear the sermon.

West Main Street Methodist Church L. Lowery Lowery

Action Against Powell Dismissed by Court

Florence Shaffer’s attachment suit against Leroy H. Powell and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company garnishee was dismissed at a Taylor county circuit court special term. On motion of the plaintiff, a compromise in the action was reached, disclosed by counsel yesterday before Judge H. W. Dent.

Florence Shaffer Leroy H. Powell Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Taylor County H. W. Dent

Sister of Local Man Dies In Oklahoma City

Thomas W. Underwood a Grafton painting contractor received a telegram announcing the sudden death of his sister Mrs. Mary Williams in Oklahoma City yesterday. He was unaware of any illness and cannot travel to attend the funeral or arrangements.

Oklahoma City Thomas W. Underwood Grafton Mary Willams Underwood

Aged Mary Elizabeth Knight Dies at 81 in Taylor County

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Knight 81, lifelong Taylor County resident, died at 9 30 last night at 1221 West Railroad Street after a period of ill health. Born May 28, 1858, she was the daughter of P F Flythe and Martha Timmons Flythe. she leaves Hind Knight and children Edward Lee Knight Brownlow Park Presty C Knight Grafton and Lulu Virginia Douglas Shelter W V along with 14 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. She was a longtime member of the Baptist church. Funeral service 2 30 Sunday at Edward Lee Knight home in Brownlow Park with Rev Gordon L Withers officiating. Interment Bluemont Cemetery under G T Bartlett directing.

Mary Elizabeth Knight Taylor County West Railroad Street Knight P. F Martha Timmons Flythe Hind W. A. Knight Edward Lee Knight Brownlow Park Presty C. Knight Grafton Lulu Virginia Douglas Shelter W. Va Baptist Church Edward Lee Gordon L. Withers First Baptist Church Bluemont Cemetery G. T. Bartlett

Accused Speeder Fined By Mayor This Morning

Earl Cassell of Grafton pleaded guilty to speeding on West Main street and paid a $5 fine plus $1 costs after arraignment before Mayor P. F. Gillispie in municipal court. Kenneth Carlyle, 26, was charged with obstructing traffic for sleeping in his car at Walnut and Maple. the charge was dismissed. Andrew Millen, 28, of Mt. Vernon, was charged with loitering and ordered out of the city at this morning's session.

West Main Street Earl Cassell Grafton P. F. Gillispie Kenneth Carlyle Walnut and Maple Andrew’ Millen Mt. Vernon

Tucker County Farmer Dies of Heart Attack

PARSONS June 10 A heart attack killed Rennie Cooper 60 prominent Harman area farmer. He suffered a paralysis stroke two months ago.

Tucker County

Knottsville Man Freed After Agreeing to Support

Fred Honycott of Knottsville district filed non support charges against a Knottsville man. He was ordered to pay $10 monthly for the support of his two minor children. The warrant, obtained by his wife, was dismissed after he agreed to regular payments.

Fred Honycott Knottsville A. B. Knabenshue

West Virginia Governor Criticizes Blocked Federal Aid for Miners

Governor Holt attacks mine operators and the federal aid block as he denounces leaders who deter work and threaten others. He accuses the union of integrity and vows fair competition, opposing wage-controversy escalation in southern West Virginia.

van. Bittner Cuntinea Bittner Holt West Virginia United Mine Workers of America Southern

Royal Couple In Evening Dress Amid Diamond Adornments

The royal couple arrive in blue and silver train carriages as the queen wears a diamond tiara and matching necklaces. King and Sir Ronald Lind mingle in formal attire, medals gleaming as they greet the Hulls and a cheering crowd despite the monarchs slipping from view.

Ronald Lindsay

King's Royal Visit Highlights US Ceremony and Talks

The king's heavy duties included wreaths on Washington's tomb and the unknown soldier, and on a Canadian cross for Americans who died in Canadian forces. He and the queen showed interest in social and governmental issues during a crowded program with President Roosevelt at the White House. John L. Lewis declined an invitation to join, while William Green attended in a cutaway coat. The monarch praised liberal social welfare measures and discussed world affairs with Roosevelt ahead of a Hyde Park weekend stay.

George Washington America Roosevelt White House Lewis CIO John L. Lewis William Green AFL England Hyde Park

Smallest yet pretentious White House social event

Guzen repaid the Roswelts with hospitality at a White House gathering noted for its modest scale yet high social polish. The event stood out amid official duties for its refined decor and notable attendees, underscoring the Roswell circle’s influence in political social life.

Guzen White House

Aged veteran robbed of cash near Charleroi

Captain William Welch, 192, reputedly western Pennsylvania's oldest Civil War veteran, says he and his 66 year old wife were attacked near their Dunlevy home on the Monongahela. Welch reports $301 in cash and £275 in certified checks taken by one or two assailants. He carried funds on his person after bank losses and attended Gettysburg reunions.

Charleroi William De-Unel Welch Pennsylvania Billy Monongahela River Dunlevy Gettysburg

Kean selects new wizard in Ku Klux plan

James Arnold Colescott a 42 year old former veterinarian and self styled head of a hooded order was chosen by representatives from three states in Atlanta to lead a planned four year administration and program. He pledged to promote native born Protestant white interests and suggested organized minority groups would handle their own affairs.

Atlanta James Arnold Colescott Hiram. W Portly Bal Térre Haute Ind Colescott Evans Chosen Aétior Hooded Order Ktsn

Here Comes Charlie Death Acknowledgement Card Remembrance

The Renneman family expresses gratitude for the many kind thoughts during William Renneman s illness and passing. Special thanks to the minister, choir, those who provided flowers and care, and Mr G T Bart from William Renneman s wife and children.

William Renneman Milnister and Choir G. T. Bartlett

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