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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1933

Page

3

Group 1 Ladies Aid entertains at Blueville home

Group 1 members of Andrews Ladies Aid Society were hosted by Mrs. George L. Egbert in Blueville. Eighteen members plus guests attended. Devotional led by Mrs. R. E. Graham. Group 1 business session opened by Mrs. Grace Wolfe with plans for summer activities. Refreshments served after a social hour. Special guest Mrs. Theodore Patton honored for illness absence. Also present were Mrs. Charles Shay and Mrs. Ida Thayer of Knoxville Tennessee, hostess’s mother. Junior Order Mountaineer Council 44 met in Wehn Hall with large attendance. Program by Juniors and Daughters of America of Elkins Council included readings, music by Seneca Trail Blazers, and various recitations and pantomimes.

Andrews Ladies Aid Society George L. Egbert Blueville The General Aid Grace Wolfe Theodore Patton Charles 0. Shay Ida Thayer Knoxville Junior Order Mountaineer Council No Jinior Order United American Mechanics Wehn Daughters of America of Elkins Council Cora Kesling Loyal Council No. 129 D. of A Seneca Trail Blazers of Elkins WMMN Fairmont Grafton Sam McGee Paul Brown Reading Crood Anna Belle Femple Rosalie Femple Kate Marsteller G. C. Burrell Maple Avenue Lewis Jones

Beauty Hint Grose Water Use As Everyday Aide

A reader notes that rose water acts as a daily beauty aid. They apply a perfume atom with rose water to neck and face, then re mist, letting it dry. A second note mentions soaking cotton with water to soothe tired, aching eyes and keep skin fresh and smooth.

Community notices and social events in Elkins area

Activities include a J O U A M session invitation from Elkins assemblies, D of A and Mountain City council exchanges, and a Grafton council invitation. Also the Business Girls Club picnic at Grafton Park with park cottage and tennis court plans. Birthday party for Mrs Carder hosted by Ruby Carder with many guests. Group D of Andrews Ladies Aid held a Maple avenue meeting with summer plans and refreshments.

Business Girls’ Club Grafton Park Virginia Kinter Selah Mauller

Hospital notes report major operation at City Hospital

Mrs Blanche Baugher underwent a major operation at City Hospital this morning. Miss Helen McDonald from Pennsylvania, visiting Mrs Dr Cook on Maple Avenue, entered the hospital for observation this morning. Out of every state tax dollar in Kentucky, 42.5 cents goes to roads.

Blanche Baugher City City Hospital Helen McDonald Pennsylvania Dr. Cook Maple Avenue Kentucky

Day Advocate From Old Quaker Family Tonight Speaker

Clinton N. Howard, chairman of the National United Committee for Law Enforcement, will speak at Andrews church at 8 o clock tomorrow night on The Glory and Shame of the Nation. He traces Quaker ancestry to Sir John Howard, prison reformer, and notes his lineage includes William Howard of Wiggenhall and Sir Henry John Howard, lord treasurer and British Army commander.

Clinton N. Howard National United Committee For Law Enforcement Andrews Church Sir John Howard England William Howard Wigehnhall Howare’ Memorial East Winch Henry John Howard

John Howard Descends From Flodden Field in Nation’s History

The piece traces John Howard, an American Revolutionary officer descended from Flodden Field line, who was released by Lord Howe after capture. It notes Clinton N Howards rise as chairman of National United Committees, son of a Pennsylvania Quaker preacher, devoted to world peace and liquor abolition. It mentions his 1920 funeral sermon for John Barleycorn in Washington and his wartime World One tour. The Taylor County Dry Federation sponsors his appearance for a full discussion of the liquor issue.

Flodden Field John Howard Massachusetts Lord Howe Royal House Clinton N. Howard National United Committees Benjamin Howard Howard John Barleycorn Washington Billy Sunday Tabernacle American Red Cross America Taylor County Dry Federation Cme

Jon Plans Meet to Fit Program to New Recovery Act

Western Pennsylvania mine union delegates meet in Pittsburgh to discuss collective bargaining with operators under the Industrial Control Act. P. T. Fagan, president of district No. 6, says the conference aligns union activities with the new law. Delegates attend from Allegheny, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Washington and Westmoreland counties.

Pittsburgh Western Pennsylvania Mine Union P. T. Fagan United Mine Workers Allegheny Butler Fayette Greene Washington Westmoreland

Heavy scrap advanced in Pittsburgh quote

In Pittsburgh on June 14 a single heavy melting steel scrap price rose to 11 75 to 12 25 per ton, up 50 cents and reported as firm.

Pittsburgh

New Costume Trends Emphasize Natural Linen and Beige

The piece describes evolving fashion with emphasis on natural ecru and beige hues. Linen items become key in hats and cuffs, while a string color linen suit and coral linen blouse showcase new necklines, shoulder shapes, and sleeve detailing including a padded cone and pinched back.

Personal notices of visitors and residents in Grafton area

Miss Lucy Monroe of Fleming ton visited Grafton yesterday as a business and social guest. E J Von Haven of Thomas photographed regional scenery and has gained coast to coast recognition. Lloyd Shriver, county school superintendent, was in Charleston on official business. Mrs Walter C Dunigan of Miami Florida visited relatives in West Virginia and stayed with Mr and Mrs Charles H Dunigan of Blue Avenue. Miss Sarah Bowers returned from Alexandra Virginia to spend summer with her parents in Loveland. James Allender Howard Blue and Junior Fawcett and E M Tomkinson from the city visited Broad Dus College in Philippi. John Springer, Flemington council member, was in the city on business. Mrs W I Pittman and Mrs B F K Roof visited Clarksburg. Mrs Charles Broom and Miss Anna Rendle returned to Keyser after a week’s visit. W E Maloney of Rowlesburg was in the city on business, and George B Reed of Fairmont was here on business.

Lucy Monroe Flemington Grafton E. J. von Haven Thomas von Haven Lloyd Shriver Charleston Walter C. Dunigan Miami Florida West Virginia Charles H. Dunigan Blue Avenue Sarah Bowers Alexandra Virginia H. A. Bowers Loveland James Billy Allender W. E. Maloney Rowlesburg George B. Reed Fairmont

Mooseheart Graduates 138 In 45th Moose Convention Year

Thomas F. Richardson of Phuntytown receives his Mooseheart diploma at commencement June 29, a feature of the 45th annual Supreme Lodge Loyal Order of Moose convention. Mooseheart near Chicago educates 1200 children from 28 states and regions.

Thomas F. Richardson Phuntytown Mooseheart Supreme Lodge Loyal Order of Moose

Menus of the day dinner for two

The Menu lists Creamed Eggs Buttered Beets Biscuits Cherry Butter Head Lettuce Relish Dressing Pineapple Ice Box Cake Coffee. A recipe details a creamed eggs sauce with butter flour milk and seasonings, plus a second cherry preparation with seeds and sugar cooked to jam like consistency and stored in sterilized jars.

Fruit Gelatin Layer Cake Assembly

A vintage recipe outlines a pineapple flavored gelatin cake. It uses gelatin soaked in water, pineapple juice, yolks, sugar, lemon juice, chopped pineapple, and beaten egg whites. Cake slices line a glass mold with alternating gelatin layers and cake, then chilled four hours or longer before serving.

Moose Lodge aids two orphans at Pruntytown school

Lawrence Flanagan recalls Thomas Richardson and his younger brother Joseph losing father Guy Richardson who died in 1926 while painting at the Industrial School for Boys. Moose Heart care since 1927 provided housing, moral training, and education. Pete vocational training in electricity highlights the program. Taylor County boy is noted for a strong football résumé amid Kentucky’s longer school terms by 42 days over a decade.

Chicago Alaska Panama Canal Zone British Columbia Canada Mooseheart James J. Davis Pennsylvania Thomas R. Marshall The Moose Republic Taylor County Great American Order Lawrence Flanagan Moose Lodge Thomas Guy Richardson Industrial School For Boys Pruntytown Joseph Flanagan

City Hosts Good Will Delegation From Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce good will tour visited the city with 28 members arriving at 3 20 pm. W A Beavers welcomed them at First National Bank lobby and Mayor Charles O King, Rotary Club president J W Ault, and Chamber president Harry C Compton spoke. Compton praised shared ties and local men. Rosenbloom introduced Frank Harper who voiced optimism about business prospects. The party traveled from Pittsburgh this morning, planned visits to Washington Wayne sburg Morgan town, and would stay in Clarksburg and Fairmont tonight.

Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce Pennsylvania Maryland West Virginia First National Bank W. A. Beavers Charles O. King J. W. Ault Rotary Club Harry C. Compton Chamber of Commerce Compton Pittsburgh Swallow Rosenbloom Frank C. Harper Rosenblum Washingtn Waynesburg Morgantown Clarksburg Fairmont

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