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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1933

Page

3

Sunday school social hosts and club meetings

The Faithful Followers Sunday school class met at Mrs Lawrence Probst home with Mr and Mrs Lloyd Sayres and Bertha Wongcott hosting. The evening included song scripture lesson discussion business session social hour refreshments and a list of attendees. Additional Society events included the Weekly Sewing Club at Mrs Bickford home and a Barlow class meeting with refreshments. Birth announced a baby girl Alice Jeane born June 12 to Mr and Mrs Joseph Sapp. Several Epworth League members attended a rally at Westover church.

Lawrence Probst Lloyd Sayres Bertha Wongcott Jessie Cole Betty Phillips Wilburn Mitchell Juanita Earle Robinson Hilda Loreta Mae Leo Weaver Ralph McDaniel Edna Helena Mary McVicker Howard Haddix Hazel Edna Cole Emmitt Norma Jeannine Ray Wonycott Joseph Sapp Parkview Alice Jeane Belle Shaw The Carr China Company Barlow Andrews M. 8 Church Cleola Canfield West Main Street Carrie Keefover Louis Abbott Paul Dolores Robinson Exayah A. Brown Canfield Ruby Carder East Main Street Gladys McDaniel Avanelle McDaniel Virginia Robinson Elizabeth Robinson Louise Ringler Virgil Smallwood John Peters Victor Ringler Epworth League Society of the West Main Street Church Dorothy Bryant Martha Powell Mildred Williams Katherine White Dorothy White Mildred Graham Beatrice White Robert Arble Ralph Woodyard Andrews Epworth League Westover Church

Beauty Hint On makeup use and natural look

The note advises a light touch of cream on the cheeks, then applying powder with a puff of cotton and removing most of it. It warns that too much rouge ages the face and favors a natural healthy appearance over a heavily powdered finish.

Personal notices of Kinney family and local visitors

Mr and Mrs M J Kinney with granddaughter Grace Evelyn Nuzum left Saturday for Terre Haute Indiana to visit several weeks with Mr and Mrs Smith Ringer Mrs Ringer is a daughter of the Kinneys C O Larue Route 6 was a business caller in Grafton Miss Myrtle Posey Clarksburg spent the weekend in Grafton Miss Grace Sharps returned to Morgantown after visiting her mother on the Grafton Webster road Mrs J W Love and daughters returned to Pittsburgh after visiting Mrs Love's sister Mrs G C Singler on High street Mrs Ringler accompanied them home and will visit in Pittsburgh a short time Mrs C D Arnett and children of Fairmont visiting County Clerk Frank Bennett Grandma Bolyard returned to Blueville after visiting sister Mrs Malisse Shahan near Tunnelton accompanied home by Mrs Shahan who will visit there ary Evans Route 5 was a business and social caller in Grafton today.

M. J. Kinney Grace Evelyn Nuzum Terra Haute Indiana Smith Ringer Ringer Kinney C. O. Larue Route 6 Grafton Myrtle Posey Clarksburg Grace Sharps Morgantown Mary Sharps Grafton-Webster Road J. W. Love Pittsburgh Mrs. Love G. C. Singler High Street Mrs. Ringler C. D. Arnett Fairmont Mrs. Arnett Frank Bennett Grandma Bolyard Blueville Malisse Shahan Tunnelton

Boy Struck by Truck on Barrett Street

Sylvester Jr. three year old son of Mr and Mrs Sylvester McDonald colored on Barrett street was struck by a Siehler furniture truck driven by John Bumgardner at about 11 am. He ran from a sister into the street and the driver swerved to avoid him. the blow grazed his head and bruised an arm and leg. Dr C F Shafer said the injuries were slight with no broken bones.

Sylvester, Jr Sylvester McDonald Barrett Street Siehler John Bumgardner C. F. Shafer

Gulf Oil officials face new tax evasion suits

Pittsburgh reports three Gulf Oil officials charged with evading a total of 450000 in income taxes. George S. Davidson 160923, W J Guthrie 135926, and F A Leavy 159002 named in suits by Albert Knight of Lanstowne Pa. Knight had previously filed against W L Mellon and H L Stone plus G R Nutty. Miami survey shows 1,155,000 entered the city in the year ended March 15.

Pittsburgh Gulf Oil Corporation George S. Davidson W. J. Guthrie F. A. Leavy Albert Knight Lanstowne W. L. Mellon H. L. Stone G. R. Nutty Miami Fla

You Will Be More Attractive MELLO GLO Powder Ad

An advertising pitch for MELLO GLO face powder touts a new French process for smooth spread and long wear, claiming it hides lines and pores, removes shine, and leaves a fragrant finish. Priced 50 cents and one dollar plus tax.

Dr Currey Celebrates 80th Birthday in Flemington

Dr William Columbus Currey marks his 80th birthday at home in Flemington amid a small circle of relatives and friends. A longtime Taylor County physician and Baptist leader, he declined a gala celebration, preferring quiet observance after fifty years of active practice and service to humanity.

William Columbus Currey Poesy el Profession Currey Taylor County Flemington Baptist Church Dr. Currey Grell Paris

U S to Begin Adjourning World Economic Conference

The continental gold bloc led by France pushes for adjournment of the world economic conference until currency stabilization is settled. They argue no progress on other fronts without stabilization and expect Roosevelt might order officials to drop the stabilization idea. Washington officials, with France blocked, prepare a tentative schedule of war debt talks with nonpaying nations.

France Roosevelt London European Gold Bloc Washington State Department

Paris Plea to Pay Debts as Roosevelt Presses Talks

France faced a blunt reminder to settle the overdue installments while Washington negotiates debt talks. President Roosevelt will lead conferences, urging partial payment on the 40 million dollar debt and 19 million dollar arrears, as governments weigh formal notes and timing with London’s conference. Finland praised for full payment, Belgium and Poland criticized for defaults.

Washington America France Roosevelt Paris William Phillips Moley

Graham Cracker Pudding Dinner Menu and Recipe

A dinner menu lists shed roast beef with parsley potatoes horseradish creamed onions bread plum jelly tomato salad and Graham Cracker Torte with coffee. It includes detailed potato preparation guidance: select small potatoes, scrub, boil 20 minutes, drain, season with butter parsley salt and paprika, then shake in a pan and serve hot.

Johnny Goodman Wins North South Championship Trophy

Johnny Goodman, 23, the insurance agent, is pictured with the trophy he earned by winning the North South championship, standing proudly with the prize as photographers capture the moment for Associated Press.

Tle Johnny Goodman Insurance 3 Associated Press

France US debt talks drift as Daladier weighs cabinet

Officials expressed wariness that France would accept a portion of what it seeks to avoid getting nothing. The latest American note did not reiterate France's June 15 statement that debts were not repudiated. Premier Daladier to present the problem to the cabinet with no immediate action expected. Time being cited as a healer amid world economic conference tensions and British debt settlements.

Edouard Daladier Chamber of Deputy

Holt Expense Check Held Up

Charleston dispatch reports action on a check for 19 dollars covering Rush D. Holt expenses as chairman of the house committee investigating utilities was deferred pending a study of the warrant authority. Cleveland M. Bailey said no immediate approval or disapproval would occur and an itemized statement was requested. The warrant was held up and no committee expense checks would be honored.

Charleston Rush D. Holt Hou Cleveland M. Bailey Auditor’s Office Bailey

Local Epworth League meet draws Taylor County folks

Taylor county residents joined Epworth League convention in Morgantown district at Westover Methodist Church. Banquet started 6 30 p m with toastmaster George Stannard. Speakers included Rev J Wolfe and Rev W D Swan. Local attendees listed with multiple church affiliations. A final line notes crime cleanup idea via town crime corps.

Taylor County Morgantown Westover Methodist Episcopal Church George Stannard J. Wolfe Fairmont W. D. Swan Westover Speeers

Ruth Suffers Illness After Gas Escapes at Park

Babe Ruth, star slugger of the New York Yankees, was ordered to bed in his hotel in Chicago after reporting illness traced to escaping gas from a seg near the Yankee bench at Cot 1eer Parks. Doctors said the condition is not serious.

Chicago Ruth New York Yankees Yankee United States

Oil Company Announces Candidates For Ratification Vote

South Penn Oil company announced a list of twenty candidates for a ratification vote in Corr and Buckeye area. The ad sets a 10 cent per barrel price jump with a 60 cent net ad price. The message shows support for ratification and against ratification positions.

1933 World Fair Gas Saver and Inside Engine Oiler

Gas Saver Engineers of Wheaton Illinois announce a 1933 World’s Fair Auto Gas Saver and Inside Engine Oiler that saves gas and oils engine valves. Fits all cars and easy to install with a wrench. Agents wanted nationwide. $27 profits, one set free to introduce. Send address and car name today.

Wheaton Ill Adv

Stock Prices Rise On Fresh Buying Wave Across Markets

New York traders pushed stocks higher as a fresh buying wave emerged amid skepticism over dollar stabilization. Late gains ranged from one to seven points with notable movers including Johns-Manville, Allied Chemical, U S Steel, Union Carbide, Chrysler, General Motors, Dow Chemical, DuPont, and Delaware & Hudson.

New York Case Johns National Distillers Allied Car U. 8 Steel, Union Chrysler General Motors Industrial Alcohol Smelting Dupont Delaware & Hudson

Blaney Returns After Prolonged Illness At Daughter’s Home

George L. Blaney is out once more after a long siege of illness at his daughter’s Maple Avenue home. He mingles with friends on the streets and shows signs of weight loss but says he is feeling better and steadily gaining strength each day.

George L. Blaney Maple Avenue Mr. Blaney

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