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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1942
Page
3
The Rev. Minor Sprague of St Pauls Methodist Church performed the ceremony. The couple will make their home in Grafton.
A Blueville gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Junior Compton honored Kenneth Latta and Harvey Bennett who left Saturday to join the U S armed forces. Guests listed include Ira Breedlove Kathleen Rogers Mary Jo Luzadder Mary Lambert Edna Kester Anna Bennett Minnie Watson Doris Clevenger Josephine Rob inson Katie Norris Hilda Shuttlesworth Helen Robinson Maple Cox Mary Lou Shuttlesworth Betty Jean DeMoss Walter Robinson Ralph Norris Carl Hunt Lewis Watson Bud Breedlove Dennis current Carl Fawcett Jack Breedlove James Shuttlesworth Dorsey Watson Doc McVicker Carl Dale Watson Joe Friend and many relatives.
A three year old boy Laurie Godfrey stands with a toy pistol and a cock a hoop air force cap at a Sydney railroad station before evacuation to a country town. The fragment mentions hospital notes and a promotion notice for Edward Sturm, corporal with U S coast artillery, Camp Hulen Texas, plus local updates on residents and discharge from City hospital.
Charleston June 16 The Supreme Court denied a writ that would have ordered Mason county to move its legal publications to the New Haven News. The New Haven Publishing Co sought placement as the Democratic paper in Mason county, opposing the Point Pleasant Citizen Register and the Republican Daily Register. Judge Kenna dissented, reserving the right to file an opinion. The majority cautioned against judging newspapers by party loyalty, noting opinions vary and risk meddling in press purposes.
A Cairo dispatch notes United States Army air force planes with RAF units supporting allied sea forces in the central and eastern Mediterranean. The first official U S air force entry is acknowledged alongside British references to ongoing operations between Africa and Italy. The message highlights Italian naval actions near Malta and mentions bombings on an Italian cruiser.
Gratton Quota club met at Cozy Rest for a bi monthly program. Bertha Goodwin led a brief business session after dinner. Rhea Fisher to represent as delegate at Mackinac Island convention. Mrs A Aldrich spoke on photography with natural color scenes of Grafton and May 30 parade. Roberta Chenoweth honored, Maxine Snider prize winner. Guests included Helen Chenoweth and Mrs Pay Littman. Next meeting July 6 with location to be announced.
Bernyce Hall hosted a dessert bridge at her Washington street home last evening at eight. The event featured seven tables of play with prizes awarded to Miss Dorothy Sapp and Mrs. Francis Warder. Attendees included Miss Helen Shaw and guests such as Miss Jerry Morgan of Primont and numerous Mrs. Ward Blaney, Mrs. Hugh McPhail, and others listed in the receipt.
A list of local June 16 to 18 gatherings across churches and groups. Emma Rogers Bible class meets at west most street hall at 7 30 p m. VFWAuxiliary at 3081 at 7 30 p m. Grafton Senior Four class at Dorotha Boice home with weiner roast. First Christian Church Woman's Missionary society at Mabel White's home at 8 p m with officer elections. Kings Daughters Bible class at United Brethren church. WSCS St Johns Methodist at church 8 p m with circle1 entertaining. Andrews WSC S covered dish supper honoring Mrs David Christopher at 6 p m with Andrews Woman's club. St Paul's Methodist WSC at church 8 p m reviewing Author of Liberty by Robert W Searle. Blueville Methodist WSC will meet at Bessie Shafferman's home 8 p m. Pocahontas lodge regular meeting 2 30 p m Redmen's hall with Indian Sister exchange. Hee Alum weiner roast at Natural Dam postponed from June 11.
Public notice announces the marriage of Charles Marple and Ruth Phillips of Graf ton. The ceremony occurred on June 6 in Oakland, Maryland.
In a sample Barclay column, the leader opens unbid with hearts over a wlan bid. North declines the heart ace sequence, West leads heart two, spade king muted by doubled stop. The misplay costs six heart and diamond tricks, while correct spade lead yields a five trick swing.
Brief notes from a local newspaper item show Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Korte and daughter Mary Ann of Mariemont Ohio visiting Mrs. J. B. Korte on Maple Avenue for several days. Also Mr. and Mrs. P. T. Williamson and Paul Jr. of Harrisburg Pa. arriving in Grafton to visit Mrs. D. G. Frunst and Mrs. Homer Wilson. Maxine Hawkins and Barbara Duckworth traveling to Huntington for a week's visit. Birth announced for Mr. and Mrs. George B. Coole of Olean New York a son weighing eight and a half pounds born this morning.
Instructions for crochet doilies in three sizes with materials, stitches, and illustration. Send ten cents plus one cent for mailing to The Grafton Sentinel Household Arts Dept. at 259 W 14th Street, New York NY. Include name address and pattern number.
Harry Behrman a 42 year old Bronx tailor was sentenced to from one to two years in Sing Sing for bigamy as four of his five wives looked on He claimed he only sought a peaceful life in a place to hang his hat Judge Barrett challenged that claim Mrs Rohr wife five said she still loved him and he was a good man Mrs Mon ashkin wife four who brought the complaint doubted the leniency
B Reeves Breezy Eason directs Rex Beach adaptation The Spoilers at the Opera House. The Universal picture features Marlene Dietrich Randolph Scott and John Wayne. Eason is a top action specialist shaping dramatic climaxes from Cimarron to Gone With the Wind and Sergeant York.
A front in the central area described a rapid Red Army offensive said to have killed 600 Germans and pushed others from positions. The record also notes Australia and a threefold objective including capturing Midway Island to launch a grand assault on Pearl Harbor and establishing bases in the north for an invasion of the American continent.
Treacherous reefs and fog hinder Allied advances as Japanese forces are deemed of limited military value. Reports say Attu remains contested and a few ships were in Kiska harbor but driven out. Strategists believe imperial command suffered paralyzing defeats in three major campaigns aimed at severing American supply lines through the Coral Sea and preparing invasions.
Paul proposed a flat 100 percent supertax on individuals earning over 25000 after taxes and on couples over 50000. About 11000 single persons and married couples would be affected, raising an estimated 184 million.
Wanted men and women hard of hearing to try the Ourine Home Method test for temporary deafness and ringing from ear wax. Used since 1895 with over a million packages sold, safe ingredients, satisfaction guaranteed or money back. Ask your druggist about Ourine from Malone's Drug and Chemical Co.
The article continues detailing how the commanding officer may authorize issuing wool undershirts and drawers to candidates. It notes that candidates receive six handkerchiefs and a yearly six more, though they are not intended for crying. The line Soldiers don't cry appears as a pointed remark.
Marian Martin Pattern 9088 offers overalls sunfrock bonnet and bonnet sizes 2 4 6 8 10. Fabric yardage listed for size 6 with overalls sun frock and bonnet. Send fifteen cents for pattern plus mailing. book offer TEN CENTS in Summer patterns catalog from The Gratton Sentinel.
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