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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1939

Page

3

Church Group Meets for Mission Study and Music

The First Presbyterian Missionary Society met Thursday at Mrs. Virgil Swearin gen on West Main for devotions and a discussion on India the Philippines and Porto Rico led by Mrs. Boyd Leacon. Members shared articles on the West Indies and Porto Rico and a social hour followed with refreshments. A Rhythm band directed by Ralph Shahan and Mrs. Elizabeth Gill will give a concert at Central playground Friday if weather allows, with the next Play Center meeting set for Tuesday at 2 pm.

Virgil Swearingen West Main Street the Missionary Society of the First Presbytterian Church F.8. Suddarth Hannah Boyd Leacon A. A. Miller India Philippine Islands Porto Rico Neil Haslup W. P. A. Recreation Project Ralph Shahan Elizabeth Gill Veronica Turin Central Playground Katherine Thomas Glenna Ruth Waller LaVanna’ Jarvis James Hyatt Mary’Lou Kelley Tom Dougherty Pauline Mae Dougherty Mary Ann Behan Fany Sturm Howard James Teddy Shaw Danny Moore Donnie Williams Helen Roach Jean Ann Doyle Jerry Doyle Janet Turvander Jery (P)inn Billy Zinn Betty Lee Mitchell Judy Miller Bonnie Jean Butcher Shirley Ann Miller Gladys Lee Miller Bobby Dougherty Lewis Wittman Lewis Jackie Powell Patty Rann Arthur Snider aPlay Center

Flight News Over Sunday Broadcasts May Transport List

NBC CBS radio schedules extend Sunday with Atlantic Clipper inspection flight to France. Marseilles arrival planned Monday. Programs include WEAF NBC WABC CBS dance, live drama, quiz shows, and musical hours across multiple stations. Also coverage of Mauretania maiden voyage and Dies Committee discussion.

C. E. Butterfield Associated Press New York Atlantic Clipper France George Hicks NBC Trout CBS Marseilles Wabc-Cbs WEAF Dick Tracey Red Foley Arch Oboler Prof. Quiz Phil Baker WJZ Brent House al Donahue Chicago MBS Now Hally of Fun Jack Benny Charlie McCarthy the Circle Democracy In Action Howard Barlow People's Platform Capital Ellery Queen J. Parnell Thomas Philadelphia Summer Symphony Switzerland Ray Perkins Radio Guild Drama NBC Summer Symphony Hollywood Playhouse Wormbs—E American Forum

Let Freedom Ring opens Sunday at Dixie Theatre

Nelson Eddy stars in Let Freedom Ring at the Dixie Theatre with a veteran cast. The depiction blends Eddy’s singing and action as a Harvard graduate fighting railroad greed, supported by Lionel Barrymore, Virginia Bruce, Edward Arnold, and Victor McLaglen. A shipboard set on two stages with 200 extras and a 50-piece band enhances the seaside, waterfront spectacle. Opening at Opera House Sunday.

Pioneer West Dixie Theatre Nelson Eddy Victor McLaglen Eddy Harvard Lionel Barry Eddy Virginia Bruce Edward Arnold Victon McLaglen Irene Dunne Charles Boyer Tm Adition New York United States Custom Opera House

Social notes from a dainty refreshments event

The article describes an honor guest receiving many presents during a refined social gathering. The guest list includes Eleanor Bailey, Helen Virginia Redinger, Lora Mae Hoffman, Bobby Redinger, Mabel Lee Patton, Adelaide Sergeant, Mary Elizabeth Brown and Marjorie Hendrickson. Bridge club hosted by Mrs James F Holt at Maple Avenue featured prize winners Mrs Harry Welch Mrs John Packman and Mrs Lawrence R Swisher with attendees Mrs J E Settle Jr and several others. A late lunch followed for members and guests.

Eleanor Bailey Helen Virginia Redinger Lora Mae Hoffman Bobby Redinger Mabel Lee Patton Adelaide Sergeant Mary Elizabeth Brown Marjorie Hendrickson Bridge Club James F. Holt Maple Avenue Harry Welch John Packman Lawrence R. Swisher J. E. Settle, Jr Welch Packman Swisher J. Paul Murphy William D. Fisher William C. Lawson Settle Margaret Moran

Baptist Sunday School Convention Attendees Named

Rev and Mrs Gordon L Withers and sons Robert Dick and Billy Mrs George White Mrs Archie Bartlett and son Charles Miss Dorothy Proudfoot Miss Mildred Jones among attendees at the Baptist Sunday school convention in Harmony Grove Thursday. Miss Gladys McDonald and Miss Carrie Hall of Mansfield Ohio also listed among participants.

Gordon L. Withers Robert Dick and Billy George White Archie Bartlett Charles Dorothy Proudfoot Mildred Jones Harmony Grove Gladys McDonald Carrie Hall Mansfield Ohio

Pre-emptive bids and a faulty four hearts bid reviewed

Barclay analyzes three common errors in pre emptive bidding with a concrete deal. West opens 4 Hearts though not blank, East over bids 4 No Trumps and the hand suggests eight or more tricks. The article critiques the logic of pre emptive calls and partner responses.

West East

Bridge bidding puzzle from J1087 round

In a South hands game with North-South vulnerable and a known tendency not to open border line hands, South opens 1 Heart then West faces a decision. Consider responder shapes, suit length, and balance to balance the auction and choose a practical defense.

Leaders Attend Methodist Training School at Jacksons Mills

A group from St Johns Methodist church will travel Sunday to Jacksons Mills for a leadership training school held June 18 23. Miss Anna Mary Warder returns to Baltimore after visiting her mother Mrs Hugh Warder on Maple Avenue. Harold and Jack Moran went to New York to visit Mr and Mrs Ralph Kaiser. Mrs Dorothy Kaiser and daughter from Wheeling visit Mr and Mrs J Stanley Nicola on Wilford Street. Mrs Kaiser plans to leave Sunday for the Jacksons Mills training event.

Alph Shaw Wilford Street Anna Mary Warder Baltimore Hugh Warder Maple Avenue St. John’s Methodist Church Jackson's Mills Harold Jack Moran New York Ralph Kaiser Dorothy Kaiser Wheeling J. Stanley Nicola Wilford "Street

Trade Pact Goes Into Full Effect With Canada

The new trade agreement with Canada took full effect today with a formal exchange in Ottawa and a proclamation by President Roosevelt. Signed last November 17, the pact has been in provisional effect since January 1.

Washington Canada Ottawa Roosevelt

Snyder Raises His Flag Over S S West Virginia

SAN PEDRO Calif June 17 The three star flag of vice Admiral Charles P Snyder was raised aboard the flagship West Virginia marking his succession as commander of the battleship squadron of the United States fleet He replaces Vice Admiral John W Greenslade transferred to Washington as a member of the Navy General board Snyder has been president of the naval war college at Newport R I

San Pedro Calif Charles P. Snyder West Virginia United States Fleet John W. Greenslade Washington Navy General Board Snyder Naval War College Newport R. 1

Harrisones Welcome Son Roger Aller Harrison at Home

Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Harrison of 215 High street announce the birth of a ten pound son at the home of the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George E. Gerkin, 1317 West Main street, Saturday morning. The baby has been named Roger Aller Harrison. Mrs. Harrison is formerly Miss Jo Ann Gerkin.

W. D. Harrison High Street George E. Gerkin West Main Street Roger Aller Harrison

Notice to settle Baker Coal and Home Meat Market accounts

All persons indebted to Baker Coal Company or the Home Meat Market must arrange payment by the first day of the month or pay costs. Payments should be made at the Home Meat Market, 1220 W. Man Street.

Baker Coal Company W. Man

Opera House Wove Affair On Ocean Liner Opening

The vessel spans 210 feet with four decks, life boats, bridge, salons, swimming pool and state rooms. Built for the opening, the liner features striking backdrops and extensive amenities marking a grand debut.

Tarnished Angel at Opera House Tonight

A new romantic drama from RKO, Tarnished Angel, unfolds a tale of crime, religion, and desire. Sally Eilers, Ann Miller, and Lee Bowman lead the cast in a story of an underworld girl entangled with a crooked club boss and pursued by a police official.

Seven RKO Radio Sally Eilers Ann Miller Lee Bowman Miss Eilers Underworld Bowman Miss Ellers

Removal charges drawn in Woodard case at civil service hearing

The civil service commission finished a May 25 hearing on Woodard’s removal appeal. The order lists 22 charges alleging high stake gambling illicit liquor and narcotics traffic favoritism to wealthy prisoners inmate job sales and poor discipline and morale along with inadequate emergency training.

Page Civil Service Commission Woodard

Radio Engineer Predicts TV Ending Farm Isolation

A renowned radio engineer argues television will keep rural youths connected to home. He contrasts this with urban temptations, noting how city girls seem appealing while TV offers a bridge between country life and modern culture.

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