Birthday Party Celebrates Haller Birthday
Mrs Haller hosts a Friday birthday party at Knottaville with many friends and relatives present for games ice cream and gifts. Guests include the Iker and Shroyer families and others with notes of congratulations from local residents. A later society note announces Ida Curry’s engagement to Burton Curry as the couple will wed in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Miller
Dorotha Dil- Virginia Miller
Edna Shalan Dillion
Clare Lundy
Nond McDonald
Hayward Eh
Frank Haynes
Edwin Ji
Bylvester Boyce
Mart Gavia Knotts
and Iford Haller
Ness
Bnd
Rinker
New York Drives Swinging Doors Off Licensed Premises
New York police issued instructions to remove swinging doors from places licensed to sell beer wine or liquor to prevent a return to the old time saloon. Chief Inspector Lewis J Valentine ordered patrolmen to enforce the rule on all establishments under state board control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lewis J. Valentine
Aucoholic Beverage 2
State Board
Jimmy Walker Watches as Wifey Starts Movie in England
James J. Walker, former New York mayor, sits ringside in London as his wife Betty Compton Walker begins her movie career. He offers running commentary while she conducts the preliminary shoot under bright arc lights. The pair have been in England since early evening, amid a fanfare welcoming her entrance into film.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
James J. Walker
New York
England
Walker
Betty Compton
Kiwanis Club Meetings Across North America
Kiwanis members gather at the New Elon Avon Hotel and about 8300 Kiwanians in 1870 clubs join in a moment of silence for gratitude and fellowship. At Toronto the Kiwanis International convention opens with sessions on civic betterment child welfare and education as Joshua L Johns urges public responsibility and service as wealth’s moral value. Pred C W Parker outlines militant citizenship and practical programs.
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New Elon Avon Hotel
North American
Toronto
Ont
Kiwanis International
Canada
U. S
Joshua L. Johns
Appleton
Wisconsin
Khwais International
C. W. Parker
Chicago
Kiwanis
Reward Offered for Location of Lost Girl Sarah Mason
Mrs. Cecil Mason of Boydette offers 100 dollars for information on 16 year old Sarah Marie Mason missing since May 26. She left home at 12 30 on the way to Grafton high school. Police traced her to Route 50 near Mt Calvary cemetery where a passer by picked her up. Washington police searched for her but found no trace. Her mother says she threatened to leave to see the world but home life was pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Mason
Boyd ‘Veet
Sarah Marie Mason
Sarah
Grafton High School
Mason
Mt.Calvary Cemetery
Washington, D. C
Wallace Henderson
Washington
State Commission Seeks Bids for Road Resurfacing Project
The state road commission called for sealed bids to surface treat 4.02 miles of the Grafton Philipp road in Tayna county. Bids are due on October 26 with specification details provided in the call.
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State Road Commission 15
Call Today
Grafton-Philipp
Tayna County
Summer Millinery Styles and Prevalent Brims
The guide outlines summer hat trends emphasizing brimmed shapes across millinery types. Sheer summer ensembles favor brims, with evening styles often using mesh for transparency. Felts panamas linens and weed organdy appear, while white toyo trim and a straight brim sailor model showcase current designs.
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Hajo
Highway Improvements Outline Posed for Taylor County
Fragmentary notes describe planned highway work in Taylor County. The text hints at class condition and travel needs, with unclear details about the project scope and approval status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roble
Taylor
Man and two men stab Lena Lazio’s family in California
A June 11 report details a violent stabbing at a California home. John Leavitt and Mrs Lena Lazio’s wife and daughter were involved as Suspected assailants remained unnamed. Police investigations continue to identify all parties.
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Calif
Lena Lazio
John
Ela Siames Leavitt
Charley Stein Performs Theremin in Queer Music Piece
Charley Stein creates ethereal sound by manipulating his hands above a theremin, shaping air into music in an experimental performance. The brief excerpt highlights Stein’s approach to electronic sound and improvisational technique.
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Charley Stein
Personal notices readers visit Grafton area social
Mrs V AM Kerr of Clarksburg joined out of town guests at a reception for Dr and Mrs C Jones Friday evening. W J Harmer of Shinnston called on friends in Grafton yesterday. Emery Elles of West Main St visited Porterwood yesterday. Robert Reese of Shinnston visited the Grafton Park. Mr and Mrs Junior Marquess of Washington PA spent the weekend in the city. Mrs George F Smith returned to Churchville Virginia after visiting her sister Mrs Harold Knight. She attended Grafton High School commencement. nephew Harold Knight Jr graduated. James Breakall of Cumberland MD visiting friends. James F Holt WVU law student spending summer at home.
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V. AM. Kerr
Clarksburg
C. Jones
W. J. & Harmer
Shinnston
Grafton
Emery Elles
West Main Sb
Porterwood
Robert Reese
Grafton Park
Junior Marquess
Washington
George F. Smith
Churchville
Virginia
Harold Knight
Maple Avenue
Grafton High School
Harold Knight, Jr
James Breakall
Cumberland
James F. Holt
West Virginia University
Flemington Miner Hurt Foot in Rosemont Mine Accident
Frank Smith of Flemington suffered a severe foot injury Saturday when a trip of a cutting machine passed over his foot at the Reppert mine in Rosemont. He is resting at home and is reported as well as could be expected under the circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Smith
Flemington
Rosemont
Mr. Smith
My Beauty Hint Seldom Uses Same Lipstick Day and Night
The author notes lipstick often differs for evening and daytime due to artificial lighting. She advises selecting shades that blend with the wearer’s costume, emphasizing balance with wardrobe for appropriate impact.
Miss Lazenby Weds Teacher In Rowlesburg
Miss Evelyn Edith Lazenby, English teacher at West Virginia Wesleyan College, and Floyd Bonar, science teacher at Washington Irving High School in Clarksburg, wed in the First Methodist Episcopal church Rowlesburg at 3 pm Saturday June 9 before roughly 300 friends. Rev. Arthur Lazenby officiated with a large supporting party. reception followed at the parsonage with about 75 guests. The couple plan to spend two months at Camp Coquina near Buckhannon after a short wedding trip.
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Rowlesburg
Evelyn Edith Lazenby
West ‘Virginia Wesleyan College
Buckhannon
Floyd Bonar
Washington- Irving High School
Clarksburg
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Arthur Lazenby
John L. Wolfe
West Virginia Methodist Episcopal Church
Morgantown
Joseph C. Hoffman
First Methodist Episcopal Church of
Moundsville
Winfield 8. Patterson
Methodist Episcopal Church of
Oakland
Paul Weinberger
Music
Wesleyan College
George Lazenby
Lois Gross
Charleston
Buckhan
Peabody College of Teachers
Nashville
Tenn
Methodist Episcopal
Bonar
Camp Coquina
Bridge Party Honors Mrs Welch Hosts at South Buffalo
Mrs RH McDargh entertained at a bridge party on South Buffalo street Friday honoring her guest Mrs A E Welch of New York City. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Naomi Hoot and Mrs Welch. Five tables of bridge were in play during the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RH. McDargh
South Buffalo Street
A. E. Welch
New York City
Naomi Hootto
Welch
Menus of the Day Recipes and Preserves
A collection of simple kitchen instructions includes Lamb with seasoned flour mix to brown and thicken, served on toast or rice cakes, plus Strawberry Preserves with berries sugar and a 30 minute stand, then Lucious Cherry Pie with lard and flour dough and a lattice top baked in a moderate oven.
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Coral Parrish Montgomery
Wartell-Mayer
Snowden
Howard Snowden
Ington
Cleveler Jg8
Fikely Sewing Club
Leo Crane
West ‘Washton Street
Crane
Ggn
Spiittin
J. P. Sandy
Jerville
N.Y
Sandy
Sata
Ase
Business Girls Club
Park Cottage
Madeline Daugherty
Marguerite McMullen
Ladies Aid Society of Andrews M. E. Church
W. A. Beavers
Walnut Street
Old Society of Andrews Church
Harry Walter
Catherine
Fisher
M. P. Church
Scott Burge
Market Street
The
First Baptist Church
Judson Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church
McCoy
Woman's Missionary Association of the First United Brethren Church
First Presbyterian Church
Ask Collins
W. Wilfore Street
George’ Kiger
Woman's Missionary Society of
Jimmy Walker
Wifey
Kiwanis Club
Diktemen
Lainby E Wielder
Jnia
SuaJnder
Cal
Sazio
Kellley
Amistani
Lazio
Grinting Co
Jugith Arlen
Turner
Charles G, Corbin
al Band Instruments
Grafton Banking & Trust Co
Ben H
W. Main
Miss Lozenby
Mra. Alexander George
Love Drug Co
Yardley
DuBarry
Woodbury
Woodbury Facial
Blackhead
Love Drug Company
Telephone 501
Academy of Hairdressing
Max Bernotat
Paris
Hazel C. Somers
Academy
Clarksburg Trust Bldg
Pike and Ird Sta
West Virginia
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