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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1934

Page

3

Weiner Roasts and Weddings From Knottsville Area

Society notes recount a Knottsville church weiner roast at Mrs. Smith Shroyer s home with Francis Smith leading games and Russell Knotts winning a prize. The Knottsville League traveled to Pleasant Creek for a program, and multiple marriages are listed including Carder Cutright Harsh Hykes and a Carmens Picnic report with officers elected.

Epworth League Knottsville Church Smith Shroyer Millerville Road Francis Smith Russell Knotts Earl Knotts Lundy Oakie Ludwick Shroyer McWilliams Charlie Wilson Boyles Prudy Ludwick George McCartney Clyde Wiland John Shroyer Walter Shroyer Gertrude Genevieve Charles Sampson Vivian Mildred Kerns Bernice Ruth Shroy Rhule Colebank Jean Geraldine McWilliams Russell, Howard Idaline Knotts Eileen Gladys McWilliams Pleasant Creek Knottsville League Pleasants Creek Pleasant Creek League Knottsville

Social calendar listing church group meetings

Tuesday events include Emma Rogers Bible Class at West Main M E church hosted by Mrs Ed McDaniel and Woman's Foreign Missionary Society at Mrs W R Eskew's home. Also General Aid Society at Andrews M E church with refreshments and program. Christ Ambassadors meet at Assembly of God at 7 45 Tuesday morning. Kings Daughters Bible Class at United Brethren church 7 30 Tuesday. Wednesday One Big Union meets Brinkman Hall 7 30. Thursday Ladies Aid and Mission Circle of First Baptist at Mrs Ira Poe in Blueville. Saturday Junior B P U meets First Baptist at 4 PM.

Ronald Stitely Mary Strite Paul Mowen Franklin Cassel Stouffer Curry Melvin Wagner Earl Kurtz Petersburg Emma Rogers West Main Street M. E. Church Ed. McDaniel Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of St. Paul’s M. E W. R. Eskew General Aid Society of Andrews Robert E. Graham Christ Ambassadors The Assembly of God Church Kings Daughters Bible Class United Brethren Church Ladies Aid Society Mission Circle First Baptist Church Ira Poe Blueville

Local Social Listings and Marriages Announced

Readable excerpts show a long list of local families and visitors from Hopemont and surrounding areas, naming numerous adults and children. Marriage notices include Miss Mary Miller and John M. Thayer with details of their backgrounds and a June farewell party at the Nurse's home. Dorothy Collins and Ernest Riddie marriage notice appears with source details.

Mary Miller John M. Thayer Hopemont Thayer Joseph Miller Hawesville St. Mary's Hospital Clarksburg Hopemont Sanitarium

Grafton Couple Weds in Simple City Ceremony

The bride and groom, both graduates of Grafton High School and employed at A and P stores, reside on West Washington street. The couple plans to make their home in Grafton and receive wide congratulations from friends.

Charles O. Thayer Fairmont State Teachers College Oakland Grafton Arige Sallie Collins West Washington Street Grafton High School A and P

Mrs E Hendershott Smith Dies at 41 on West Main Street

Mrs Edna Hendershott Smith 41 died at 509 West Main Street after two years of illness. Wife of Ralph Smith, mother of Betty 13 and Kenneth 5, she leaves sisters Mrs Carrie Smart and Mrs Elizabeth Flowers of Parkersburg. Funeral Tuesday at 11 from Bartlett Funeral Home with Rev B E Hanes officiating and Bluemont cemetery burial.

Edna Hendershott Smith West Main Street Ralph Smith Parkersburg Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Betty Kenneth Smith Carrie Smart Elizabeth Flowers First Church of Christ Ted Bartlett Funeral Home B. E. Hanes Bluemont Cemetery Bartlett Funeral Company

Troops Guard Governor Langer as Trial Proceeded

Federal troops stood guard at the federal building as Gov William Langer and four co defendants prepared to file for a new trial on charges of defrauding the U S government The hearing was postponed to June 29 by Federal Judge Andrew Miller and arguments on the motion for a new trial were scheduled for that date.

Bismarck N. D William Langer U.S Leuhenice Langer Andrew Miller

Graduation Day Fashions Featured In Modest Designs

A magazine plate showcases three graduation day dress ideas in mousseline de soie and mouseline, highlighting a center long gown with self-circle ruffle shoulders and back, a high waisted second dress with cape collar, and tiered shirred ruffles.

Mousseline de Sole

Personalities at Pittsburg game and weekend visitors

A long list of local residents and visitors attended the Pittsburg baseball game and spent the weekend in the area. Names include A C Thomas O R Thomas Dick Williams Bil Jackson Walter Hawker John Malcom Hugh Church Helen Chenoweth Jack Foley and many more with several accompanying families from Clarksburg Fairmont and Morgantown. A number traveled from Fairview Fairmont and Elkins to visit relatives attend functions and conduct business.

Pittsburgh A. C. Thomas 0. R. Thomas Dick Willams Bil Jackson Walter E. Hawker John Malcom Hugh Church Helen Chenoweth Jack Foley Percy Helmick Rex Jackson W. B. Beaner Phil Bowie Bo Hall Virginia Dabney Scott Martin Charles Hammond Morgan Dabney Dick Berry Fairmont Meryl Densmore C. Frank Ellis Newburg Thomas Densmore Maple Avenue C. E. Walden East Rainelle Bert Farence Murray W. Va Knottsville Road Catherine McRoy Dick Stewart Fairview F. P. Young West Main Street Charles R. Morgan Elkins India Morgan Anna Heflin Farmington Robert Heflin Bobbie of McMechen F. J. Jackson Loveland Junior Smith Mary Smith Helena Broderick Margaret Casseday Miss Casseday Ruby Kimmel Daught Thomas C. C. Thomas Louise Jace Jesse A. Earl C.F. Thomas Thornton Ran Holbert Belington Scott Bartlett George W. Luzadder Fetterman Wilbur Haislip Cumberland Billie Burke Paige Hale Watkins Clarksburg Richard Waddell Philippi Grafton Morgantown Vaughn Kerr Grafton Park A. K. Baskette Sth Corps Area Quartermaster Fort Hays Columbus Ohio G. B. Alexander The National Cemetery

Montreal Internes Strike Over Appointment of Jew

Seventy five interns from five Montreal hospitals went on strike to protest the appointment of Dr Samon Rabinovitch as an interne. Hospitals under French Canadian control were affected while those under English speaking authorities were not. The strike began Friday at Notre Dame hospital when 31 interns left after demanding Rabinovitch be dismissed. Internes at other institutions left in sympathy and private practitioners have substituted for interns.

Montreal Samon Rabinovitch Notre Dame Hospital Rabinovitch

Ousted General Called Liar by Congressman

Congressman Rogers accused Major General Benjamin D Foulois of lying to the military affairs subcommittee. The panel yesterday recommended Foulois be removed as chief of the Army Air Corps. Rogers spoke on the House floor, calling Foulois a liar in relation to the testimony about the ouster.

Yelite Washington Rogers House Benjamin D. Foulois Military Affairs Army Air Corns

Night Flying Hours Compared in Mail Plane Crews

A source cites pilots who flew mail planes averaging 30 to 60 hours of night flying. It notes that those involved in accidents had far less night experience, with some individuals recording as little as 8.2 hours.

Plan Appeal of Ruling on State Income Law

Charleston June 18 An appeal to the United States Supreme Court is planned as a final test of the validity of the state income tax law. The state supreme court last week upheld the law imposing a one per cent tax on incomes over $600 annually. Attorneys for John Laing of Charleston, who sought to restrain Tax Commissioner Fred L Fox from collecting the tax, say the case will be taken to the highest court. They add a petition asking the state court to rehear the case probably will be filed before proceeding with appeal to the United States Supreme Court.

Charleston United States Supreme’ Court State Supreme Court John Laing Jicharleston Fred L. Fox State Court United States Supreme Court

Menus of the Day: Chocolate Cookies and Dishes

A dated recipe collection lists Chocolate Cookies with cream and fat, butter, sugar, eggs, flour, and chocolate, plus a Ham and Eyes creamed dish with butter, flour, milk, eggs, ham, celery, parsley, onion, and paprika. Also includes an Asparagus Salad with diced vegetables and French dressing served on lettuce.

Somerset

Police Solve Disappearance Case Details Reveal Identities

Police disclosed the suspects behind a missing persons case after further inquiries. D Harcourt initially claimed marriage to Miss Krist but denied it when a marriage certificate was requested. The pair had stayed at several hotels and visited a sister on Lone Island last night.

Police Missing D'Harcourt Miss Krist Lone Island

Humorist Mason Dies in Glen Ridge Home

Thomas L. Mason, renowned editor and humorist, died at his Glen Ridge home after a long career shaping American humor. The item notes broad concerns about embezzlement losses, estimated at 150 million dollars, reflecting era worries about public finance.

Glen Ridge N. J Thomas L. Mason

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