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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1940

Page

3

Constance Duddy Weds Charles A Hoyt Jr in Pittsburgh

Miss Constance Lozette Duddy daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph P Duddy of Pittsburgh married Charles A Hoyt Jr son of Mr and Mrs Charles Hoyt of Pensacola in a Gold Roll Pittsburgh hotel ceremony at 11 am. The bride, a Pitt alumna and Alderdice High School graduate, wore a gown with her sister Dorothy Duddy as maid of honor. The groom, an engineer, studied at Carnegie Tech and worked for a Pittsburgh construction firm. The couple planned a northern Michigan honeymoon and a return trip to Milwaukee before settling in.

Constance Lozette Duddy Joseph P. Duddy Pittsburgh Charles A. Hoyt Sind Charles Hoyt Bensacola Porsola Pittsburgher Hotel Dorothy Ddy John Hoyt Penet Apna' E. Barbe Pittsburgty Gratton Pittamureh Pattstireher Alderdice High School University of Pittsburgh Bidegroom High Sedge Pensacola Cuttegie Tech Terica Foxa Michigan Pitsintgh Milwaukee Wis Hoyt

Four-H Blazers Hold Meeting Led by Vice President

In the president's absence the Four-H club meeting was led by Vice President Gladys Luzad. Dale Watkins demonstrated a banner display while Joseph Siapenery and others observed. The session included a short, engaging program and several songs.

di Rogera Eee ‘Trail Ridgers Ice Gladys Luzad Joseph Siapenery Dale Watkins

Community club and auxiliary meeting notices

A series of local organizational gatherings are listed: June 17 regular meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Railway Trathmen at 7 50 pm in U P hall. June 17 Red Wing Club host Pearl Hussion at 7 30 pm Lincoln street home. June 17 Quota club picnic at Bridgeport Airport 6 pm with full attendance urged. June 18 VFW Auxiliary important business meeting at 8 pm planning for department encampment June 26 30 Huntington. Also June 18 Youth Temperance Council at 7 30 pm at Miss Mary Parish route 119 Brownlow Park and June 18 General Aid Society Andrews Methodist Church quarterly meeting 1 40 pm Group D devotions program.

Brotherhood of Railway Trathmen U. of P. Hall Pearl Hussion Red Wing Club Lincoln Street Quota Club Bridgeport VFW Untington Youth Temperance Council Miss Mary Parish Brownlow Park General Aid Society of Andrews

4-H pledge readings and plays planned for Friday

The group heard the pledge read by Maxine Weaver and Lucille Henderson with readings by Junior Plymale. Mary Jo and Gladys Luzzadder performed a vocal duet. Plans were discussed for two plays, I'm So Nervous and An Old Country School, set for Friday June 21 at Hayrhond school with the entire club in the cast.

Lub Maxine Weaver Lucille Henderson Junior Plymale Mary Jo Gladys Luzzadder Hayrhond School

Miss Gough Hosts Sewing Club Shower for Bride-to-Be

Miss Marion Gough hosted a sewing club gathering honoring Mrs. Oberlin Robinson formerly Ethria Moats. The evening featured a shower of gifts for the bride, social converse, and a salad course with club members listed.

Marion Gough Oberlin Robinson Ethria Moats Ina Miss Gough Mrs. Robinson Helen McDonald Betty Jean McWilliams Mary Belle Richman Franline Milles Illa Breedlove Anna Miller Thelma Moats Maxine Robison Delta Breedlove

Barclay on Bridge explains negative bidding aims and free bids

The article discusses why negating bids matter in contract, focusing on choosing declarations that fit the partnership. It contrasts three bids and explains when a pass or jump bid is appropriate after opponents act, including a sample deal with West as dealer and vulnerability.

Church Society June Gathering At Poe Home

The Christian Endeavor society of First Brethren Church held its June meeting at Mr. and Mrs. Allen Poe home. Kenneth Godwin led devotions and the business session, adding three new members. Attendees included Anna Miller and many others, with social time and treats afterward. The next meeting will be at Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Miller’s home.

Christian Endeavor Society of the First Brethren Church Allen Poe Kenneth Godwin Betty Poe Anna Miller Lélah Miller Rhea Camp Betty Stemple Alberta Camp Florine Miller Jonetta Martin Juanita Nicola Doris Rogers Billy Rogers Louiselia Miller Maxine McConkey Helen Comp Joan Rogers Eugene Comp Donald Shaffer Gerald Loar Edgar Allen Poe Louis Dennis Paul Dick Cecil Nicola Earl Williams Ethel Nicola Allen Comp Irwin Miller

Ladies Aid of Webster Church Holds Meetings

Members of the Ladies Aid society of Webster Methodist church met at the home of Mrs. Mary McVicker with co hosts Mrs. Lotta Getz. The president Mrs. Margaret Felton directed a patriotic Flag Day program and led the business meeting. A social hour and refreshments followed.

Ladies’ Aid Society Webster Methodist Church Mary McVicker Maybell Probst Mildred McWilliams

Barnes Couple Celebrates 60th Wedding Anniversary

Rev and Mrs Isaac A Barnes of Bentons Ferry Road marked their 60th anniversary with an open house and family dinner. Their five children Fred N Barnes Frank R Barnes Herbert Barnes Mary Virginia Linn Esther Willard Stanley attended along with ten grandchildren and one great grandchild Judith Barnes. Rev Barnes has served as pastor in Harrisville St Marys Weston Grafton Spencer Morgantown Wellsville Ohio and Second Church Pittsburgh Pa.

Isaac A. Barnes Benton’s Ferry Road Fred N Frank R. Barnes Fairmont Herbert 3 Benton's Ferry Judith Barnes

Briefly Told Here Sunday Guests Arrive and Return

Mr and Mrs Robert Philips and Mr and Mrs Luke Norris of Washington Pa and Wested Hayward Norris of Blueville were here Sunday to visit Hayward Norris who is a brother of Mrs Phillips and Luke Norris. Miss Anna Marie Murphy, instructor of nur at St Agnes hospital Philadelphia, arrived Sunday to guest with Miss Mary Whelan on East Main Street. Joe Robinson and Thelma Robinson returned home from a visit in Bridgeport Conn accompanied by others.

Robert Philips Luke Norris Washington Hayward Norris Blueville Hayward Norrs Phillips Anna Marie Murphy Nur Joe Robinson Thelms Robinson Bridgeport Conn

Local News Briefs From City Hospital And Visiting Guests

Mrs Biassell Kinsler visits City hospital with her parents Mr and Mrs J W Robinson. Weekend guests Mr and Mrs Bernard Stairs and daughter of Pittsburgh stayed with Mr and Mrs J B Leamon East Washington street. Vacationing Mr and Mrs William Towles and daughter Barbara Lee visit Mr Towles parents in Washington Pa. Shirley Jean Francis visits friends in With Friends Here Jo Ann Reese visits Grafton. Mrs Marie Godfrey returns from New York with Mrs Elsie Englehart and sisters Miss Belle Goudy Mrs Bess Dorsett and Mrs H L Potts. Garfield Heck and daughter Dorothy visit Cumberland Md. Mrs Faye Littman visits city. Jolitz and daughter Emma Jolitz leave for Rhinelander Wis after week with Mr and Mrs J S Palmer. Mary Alice Palmer joins them at Rhinelander. Miss Dorothy Lambert undergoes tonsillectomy. Mrs D W Dudley admitted as medical patient. Edith Newton leaves City hospital. Mrs Charles Murray discharged from Newburg.

Bernard Stairs Pittsburgh J. B. Leamon East Washington Street Washington Shirley Jean Francis W. A. Francis Pearl Street Washington, Pa Jo Ann Reese William Reese Grafton Marie Godfrey Elsie Englehart New York Mrs. Englehart Belle Goudy Bess Dorsett H. L. Potts Wisconsin Jolitz Emma Jolitz Rhinelander Wis Palmer Thayer Street Mary Alice Palmer Waukegan

Young War Veteran Killed in Mine Accident at Booth Mine

Morgantown reports Stephen Briatto aged 38, a young World War veteran and former AEF member who enlisted at 15, was killed instantly when a runaway coal car struck him while repairing tracks at Riversham Coal company’s Booth mine. An assisting welder escaped unharmed.

Morgantown Stephen Briatto Booth Riversham Coal Company Brutto

Trombone Player Hurt In Accident To Truck

Verne Yonkers a 21 year old trombone player from St Paul Minnesota in Red Nichols orchestra was treated in a hospital after a truck wreck Yonkers suffered face and head lacerations He was traveling with Billy Maxted a 24 year old Racine Wisconsin truck driver en route to Houston from New York with band instruments Maxted was cut about the face

Parkersburg Verne Yonkers St. Paul Minn Red Nichols

Skaggs and Company Jewelers Ad Promotes Trust

A compact advertisement urges buyers to select Skaggs and Company as exclusive jewelers, highlighting faith and confidence in the retailer. The copy emphasizes diamonds and trusted sourcing for jewelry purchases.

Skaggs and Company

Pattern 106 and 166 Dresses for Summer Wear

Fashion notes describe two dress styles Pattern 106 a cool party dress and Pattern 166 a dainty frock or sleeveless sports style both feature full swinging skirts princess lines and a pointed yoke. Sun dress version uses straps and pockets with checked can fabric accents. Misses sizes 12 to 20 with yardage details and a 15 cent pattern request.

Gadabout Claire Tilden

US officials weigh impact of Pranve armistice on defense

Washington officials studied the implications of France seeking an armistice. They warned that loss of French fleet and territories in the western hemisphere could trigger clashes with American policy. Secretary Hull urged that Western possessions not become bargaining chips in European power struggles. President Roosevelt tied aid to US strategic interests.

Washington Pranve United States Germany Hull Bloosa House Foreign Affairs Committee State Department Camment France Roosevelt

Opera House Preview Promises Ranch Grande Songs Tonight

The Opera House presents a set of new songs for Rancho Grande, Republic's fastest Gene Autry vehicle. Highlights include I Don’t Belong In Your World a popular ballad by Gene Autry and Johnnie Marvin, You Can’t Take Boy Out of the Country a Smiley specialty, and Belles of the House by Walter Samuels. Traditional tunes La Cucildadha Alla En El Rancho Grande also feature among the selections.

Rancho Grande Republic Gene Autry Opera House Gené Autry Johnnie Marvin Smiley Walter Samuels Johhnié Malvin H. Tobias Johnnie Be el Rancho Grande

Wilson's daughter joins Indian religious colony

SEATTLE June 17 Margaret Wilson daughter of the late Woodrow Wilson was said to have found sanctuary in an American religious colony in India. George Nakashima, returning from India, claimed he met Miss Wilson there near the Branihah leader Sri Aurogindos. Miss Wilson reportedly joined the colony about two years ago.

Seattle Margaret Wilson Woodrow Wilson India George Nakashima Branihah Sri Aurogindos Miss Wilson Venteepldd

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Sue Annabel P. Swisher Society Reporter Constance Duddy Ainhe Barbers Pittsburgh, Pa Esides Girth AF Haymond Mingo Blazer Barclay Shepard Barclay Bea West Gleton Co Oyér King Features Syndicate Church Society Poe Ladies Aid of Webster Church Barnes Virginia Howe Atlantic City Biassell Kinsler City Hospital Mrs. J. W. Robinson Mrs. Willam Towles Barbara Lee Mr. Towles Garfield Heck Dorothy Cumberland Faye Littman Albert Woodman Circle Dorothy Lambert Dewey Avenue D. W Dudley Edith Newton Tunnelton Charles Murray Newburg ADV Autry Wilson Asterfield Chesterfield Sitka Douglas Pamaranke Saparl Roel
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