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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1940
Page
3
Huntington report states Mr and Mrs Randolph Rastham mourn the death of their four months old son Ronald found in his crib with a sheet over his head while asleep. Coroner F. Schuller ruled suffocation as the cause.
Summer sewing feature highlights Pattern 165 a low neck frock with a yoke and scalloped neckline. Describes the blouse like bodice, pocketed flaps, bloused silhouette, and flaring panelled skirt in linen, cotton, or seersucker. Pattern sizes range from 14 to 42 with size 16 needing 418 yards of fabric. send 15 cents and order to Grafton Sentinel Pattern Department.
Miss Margaret Cannaday 20 daughter of a Charleston West Virginia physician disappeared after putting on a swimsuit. Police searched the area but no witness saw her enter the water after she told someone she intended to swim.
Mrs Leath Hartsook was named worthy matron of Naomi chapter No 12 Order of the Eastern Star at the Masonic Temple last evening succeeding Mrs Grace Yates. Zena L Dean became worthy patron replacing Frank C Collins. Other officers include Miss Margaret Clark Thomas Spencer Mrs Klayde Wolfe Mrs Susan Monroe Miss Dessie Gough Mrs Margaret Weaver and Mrs Pearl Stover. Ceremonies set for Thursday June 27 with appointive officers to be installed. Impressive memorial services were led for Zeppa Furbee Wyckoff and Mary C Madera. Guests included Amos Rohrbaugh Sadie Lockwood and Charles M Pullerton.
C M Fullerton of Baltimore was guest speaker at Cozy Rest Inn for the third anniversary dinner of the local women's division of the cooperative traffic program of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. He stressed the program's teamwork among employees and patrons. Nearly 100 attendees enjoyed the meal and program. Margaret Byers led the decoration with blue and white to echo the new streamline trains. blue and white tapers lit the tables.
Myron C. Taylor arrives in New York aboard the U S liner Manhattan bringing nearly 2000 passengers from Bora Bora. He declines to comment on the war or deliver any statements.
A June calendar lists meetings for Mountain City Council No. 49 Daughters of American Revolution Elizabeth Cumpins Jackson Chapter and Sons of the American Legion with times and locations. The Ladies Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, Red Wing club, Quota club, Youth Temperance Council, and General Aid Society of Andrews Methodist Church also host sessions, concerts, and a party with details on venues and hosts.
Members of the Taylor County Retail Grocers association will meet Monday at 7 p m for a good fellowship dinner at Haymond church. Wives and families invited, with 50 to 75 men expected. Dinner served by the Haymond Community club ladies.
Miss Frances Proudfoot hosted a weiner roast for the Mary Moffat chapter of the World Wide Guild of the First Baptist church on Walnut street. Guests Irene Courtney Alma Turner Louise Pilson and sponsor Mrs Delbert Wolfe attended with members Louise Meyers Martha Harter Marjorie Bennett Bernita Brown Dorothea Crawford Betty Poe Juanita Robinson Gwendon Proudfoot and Frances Proudfoot. The event started with lawn games and roasting for summer social plans. The next chapter meeting is set for the first Monday in July.
Announcement of the May 8 marriage in Huntington between Beulah Rexroad of Morgantown and Tom Cummings editor of The News Morgantown. Rev William Knox officiated at the ceremony with Mrs Knox and Mr and Mrs Rexroad in attendance. After June 17 the couple will reside at 701 Baker Street Morgantown.
Visiting Here Mr and Mrs John Partridge of Parkersburg are visitors in this city for several days. F R Frasher manager of the C and P Telephone company attends a conference of telephone men and officials in Clarksburg today. Fred Nicalo Jr Bluemont street left last night for Washington DC en route to Asheville NC for the summer with grandmother Mrs S C Weaver. Mrs James McKinsey and daughter Ardelia of Richwood returned home after visiting Mrs Bertha Montgomery and attending West Virginia University graduation where Anna Margaret received her degree. Miss Mary Jean Grinnan Warder avenue left yesterday for Wheeling to visit relatives for several days with grandmother Mrs Cecelia Evans of New Straitsville Ohio. Mrs Woodroe Thacker 307 Battle street Philips discharg ed from City hospital yesterday. Additional Society On Page 5
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