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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1935

Page

2

Sawyers to Head Star at Philippi Chapter Install

Helen Sawyers of Maple Avenue was elected worthy matron of Philippi Chapter No. 41 Order of the East Star. A. S. Hawkins was chosen worthy patron for the coming year. Other officers include Miss Margaret Davis associate patron Hubert N. Ward associate patron Mrs. Audra Dennison conductress Mrs. Ina Carpenter associate sanchpions Mrs. Ella Murphy secretary and Willa Steele treasurer. John C. Carpenter named trustee. Installation by Lottie Ridenour on June 24 followed by a covered dish supper at 6:30 PM in the Masonic Temple dining rooms.

Philippi Helen Sawyers Maple Avenue Order of the East Star Cityos National Bank Howard B. Grant Herman B. Watson Dennis Poling L. Owen Smith Thomas Woodford

West Virginia University Degrees Highlight Local Scholars

The list names graduates including William Taylor George Jr with a bachelor of laws from West Virginia University, Hugh Mexico Shaffer with a master of arts, and Thelma Harsh with a bachelor of arts, along with related degrees from Battle Creek College in Michigan and family references.

Bonnie St. Clair Dunlop Walter Scott Dunlop West Virginia University Nina Lee Waddell George Waddell Rosalee Strader M. M. Sira Stanley Harsh

Charles Marshall to Attend Red Cross Aquatic School

Charles Marshall son of Mr and Mrs C S Marshall of High street plans to attend the National Aquatic School in Annapolis Maryland from June 16 to 26. The program covers swimming diving and life saving with instruction at the district school and will include 74 students who already hold Red Cross examiner certificates. The appointment was received by Frank Collins local Red Cross life saving committee chairman.

Charles Marshall C. S.marshall High Street Grafton National Aquatic School American Red Cross Annapolis Marshall Red Cross Mississippi River Frank Collins The

Radio Listings and Advert at RCA Tube Prices

Full day radio programming across NBC CBS and ABC networks with shows, orchestras, and personalities including WGN KDKA WLW and WWVA. Featured acts include Burns and Allen Frankie Rich Hal Kemp Ted Fiorito and the Lone Ranger with numerous orchestra lineups. Ends with RCA tube price promotion and bulk discount details.

Nbc—News Gallagher and Shean WGN Holly- Webe Wood WLW Jack Armstrong KDKA Jack Shilbret Blackstone NBC WJZ Lowell Thomas WBC Billy and Betty CBS Col. Stoopnagle Budd Amos Andy Jimmy Allen Just Entertainment Helen Nugent Sam Tony Gus Bill Jimmie Allen Sum Abner WWVA Buck Rogers Ruby Mercer Lois Miller Roses Rowswell Frankie Rich WFBE Leroy Bradley Harv Esther Nat Brusiloff WCKY Leroy Thompson News of the Air Charles Leland Pleasure Island Guy Lombardo Burns and Allen Ferde Grofe Bill Ferrara WHAM Johnny and the Foursom Hal Kemp KMOX Frank Hazzard Robertson Ted Fiorito Emily McGowan Palmer WSM Wwvaa Terry and Ted Town Hall David Ross Xings KDEA the Ra Ohn Chas Thames Abit Ray Noble Attilio Baggiore WENR Ben Pollack John B. Kennedy Claude Hopkin Reggie ‘Childs Laure Hawkins Jesse Crawford Billy Cooke Frankie Master Ink Spots Anson Weeks the Hoofinghams Roy Maxon Earl Bartnett Joe Haynes Shandor Dick] Fidler Cab Calloway Wsm—Dance Orchestra Glenn Lee

Fetterman Bridge Nears Completion After Repairs

State road commission officials report three quarters of the Fet terman bridge work finished this morning. Old flooring is being replaced with new to improve safety and public satisfaction. Remaining construction will be completed at an early date.

Fetterman Bridge State Road Commission

Shriver Talks to Kiwanis on County Development Plan

Lloyd L. Shriver county superintendent and Upper Monongahela Devel opment Association chair spoke to Grafton Kiwanis about the 10 county planning setup. He outlined plans for a future association meeting, discussed a proposed Valley Falls state park, and noted a survey with Senator Helmick to visit the area. He prioritized a city hospital project and secondary road improvements as key Works Progress Administration relief items.

Lloyd L. Shriver Upper Monongahela Development Association Taylor County Grafton Kiwanis Blen Avon Shriver Valley Falls A. L. Helmick Parsons State Parks Commission

Philippi Contractors Compete for Road Project Bid

Philippi Contractors seek a state road commission contract for 8 miles of Gonaway to near Armington Road and 13 highway projects total about 925000 dollars. The Harry Hatfield and Company of Barboursville bid 44538.50 for grading and draining 3.7 miles of Sol Folsom road in Harrison County.

State Road Commission Armington Road Harry Hatfield and Company Barboursville Sol Folsom Harrison’ County

Obituary of Mrs Adeline B Queen Morgantown WV

Mrs Adeline B Queen 71 mother of Mrs J H Reynolds of Grafton died at a Morgantown home after months of illness. She formerly lived in Buchannon and belonged to First Baptist. Husband J P Queen preceded her in death. Survivors include five other children, nine grandchildren, two great grandchildren, a sister and a brother. Short services at Jenkins Brown Morgantown then final rites at Duck Creek Harrison county with Dr W H Barlow officiating.

Adeline B. Queen J. H. Reynolds Grafton J. B. Young Morgantown Queen Buchannon First Baptist City J. P. Queen H. Starrett Duncan Falls Harrison County W. H. Barlow Buchannon Baptist Church

Fragmented scrapbook Q&A from old column segment

A collage of trivia and questions from a bygone column includes queries on divorce legality by state, the book of Jewish law, color mixing for green, word usage notes, a Cervantes reference, a horoscope hint, and a list of answers. South Carolina, The Talmud, blue and yellow appear among the readable items.

South Carolina

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