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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1935

Page

3

P H C Celebrates 25th Anniversary Plans and Officers

Mildred Graham reports on P H C meeting in K of P hall with many members. Plans were made for their 25th anniversary on July 16. Officers elected: Janey Cutright president Hazel Goff VP Maude Murphy secretary Zella Barkins treasurer Dora Beard accountant Laura Mathews guide L L Natter companion Mrs Willis guardian David Gainer chaplain. Flower Mission program set for United Brethren church Friday at 8. Include song Help Somebody Today devotionals led by Miss Pearl Thomas, solo The Ninety and Nine, reading A Rose Behind the Bars, and a playlet The Message of the Flowers with listed participants. Lindy Club hosted by Mrs John Shields at West Main with roses, four tables, prizes to Idella Carroll and W P Clark, next meet at Miss Etta Waters home. T U meets Pruntytown at Mrs Virginia Mason home with devotionals led by Mrs Lois Colbert and business session led by Mrs Martha Flesher.

P. H.C P. Hall Emma Stewart Janey Cutright Hazel Goff Maude Murphy Zella Barkins Dora Beard Flower Mission Grafton’ Woman's Christian ‘Temperance Union United Brethren Church Louise Jaco Mary Jane Grinnan Ada Burnside Beulah Riley Virginia Powell Gloria Belle Squires Ruth Carrico Alice Hill Elizabeth Redinger Margaret Grinnan Margaret Byers Veda Squires Idella Carroll W. P. Clark Lawson Delaney Etta Waters East Main Street Mary ‘Cannon Della Carroll Ruth Crousers T. C. Gough Effie Jomes Fred McFar T. U Woman's Christian Temeerance Union of Pruntytown Virginia Mason Lois Colbert Martha Flesher

Social Calendar Highlights From Grafton Area

June events across Grafton include P H C in K of P Hall at 8, First Presbyterian missionary activities on Washington street, Blueville Sun day school Bible class, and WCTU program at United Brethren church. Society gatherings feature book reviews, anniversaries, weddings, and surprise parties with guests from Pruntytown to Oakland. News notes cover engagement, upcoming marriage, and choir/band banquets alongside club postponements and social events.

Grafton Circle P. H.C P. Hall Missionary, Society First Presbyterian Church J. B. Leamon Washington Street Kings’ Daughter Blueville Union Sunday School Alice Shroyer Missionary Department United Brethren Church J. B.leamon The J. W. Ault Ross Miller

Social Notes Highlight Whitescarvers and Visitors

Miss Grace Whitescarver and her brother Charles Whitescarver were guests of Mrs. Elizabeth Willis in Lumberport yesterday. Miss Ruth Nestor of Akron visited Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Bolyard and other relatives in Grafton. Miss Virginia Lee Peacock is visiting her mother Mrs. Pauline McNeese in Cleveland Ohio.

Grace Whitescarver Charles Whitescarver Elizabeth Willis Lumberport Ruth Nestor Akron C. T. Bolyard Grafton Virginia Lee Peacock Pauline McNeese Cleveland Ohio

Security Bill Faces Parley

Washington reports the sweeping social security measure has cleared both houses with a 76 to 8 Senate vote but now faces a conference to resolve amendments. The Clark provision would exempt private pension plans from the new tax, a point of contention as lawmakers seek final text before enactment.

Washington Roosevelt Congress Senate

Tax pension plan debated in Senate amid Roosevelt push

The Senate weighed an expansive federal old age pension bill with a $4 to $5 billion annual cost, proposing $15 monthly for each $15 state contribution and ranges of $10 to $85 for contributory pensions. It would levy 1 percent payroll taxes starting 1937 and 3 percent for large employers by 1949, with credits for state system contributions and provisions for dependent children health and welfare programs.

Congress Roosevelt Clark Supreme Court Senate Treasury

G & O Cooperative Traffic Meet Planned at Grafton High

Baltimore and Ohio railroad workers and families prepare for a mass meeting Friday at 8 p.m. in Grafton High School auditorium. The program includes Joe Mallory and his Tip Top band, a specialty trio, and the Duckworth sisters, with no dinner served as clarified by railroad officials.

Grafton Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Grafton High School Main Street William Clark John Bickford Joe Mallory Clarksburg Duckworth Sisters Marguerite Maxine Grafton Sentinel Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Cooperative Traffic Club Baltimore & Ohio

Firemen Plan Practice On Drill Field Tonight

Fire Chief Mac Bolyard announced that Grafton volunteer firemen will meet at the city hall fire station at 7 30 PM for a drill on Riverside drive athletic field. New member Leland Price was named drillmaster to teach the crew.

Mac Bolyard Grafton City Hall Riverside Drive Leland Price

Pretty hostess Mil dred Hallmark slain in Peoria raid

Miss Mil dred Hallmark a 19 year old cafeteria hostess of Peoria was found murdered in a ravine outside town. The torn shirt and blows to the head indicate a brutal attack. Coroner investigations are under way to determine motive and suspect details.

Mildred Hallmark Teria Hostess Peoria, T Pertia

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Mildred Graham Lindy Club John Shields West Main Street M. P. Church of Pruntytown Martha Bartlett Fred Colbert Betty Flesher Madeline Colbert Just-a-Mere Slub Merry Matrons Club Hame Atlie Leonard Everett Robinson William Collins Harold Waller Howard White Cecil Phillips Mary Cosner Leonard Announte Nora Annabelle Patterson Arthur Rex Satterfield Oakland Maryland Winifred Patterson Bernard Satterfield R. M. Patterson St. Augustine High School B. Satterfield Federal Dam Ella Welch Ruth Ann Evelyn Welch Herbert Tryone Arthur Ross Street Kenneth Bolyard C. F. Hannon Mabel Louise Dana Bolyard Clare Phillips Minnie Bell Mabel Bell Arnold Hefner Shirley Jane Roy Doris Jean Bolyard Lenora Gladys Hesser Valley Falls Road Hannah Hesser Poole John Love Joy Bradley Raymond Weaver McGee Burl Hawkins Jimmy Burl Hawking Blanche Harvey Raymond W. A. Hesser Arch Kees Sver John Able Billy Powell Olive Ruby Peters Milton Matthews Dennis Lawler Mr. Bradley Dellit Charles Weever Leo Lambert Hesser Poole Tiny Misses Lenora Lloyd Narsim Armotey Wagner George Granneman Donald Wagner St. Paul’s July Syear Jarvis Tire Service Goodyear Orn Bill Cocktates Dhnaile His RED Top Moose Home Grafton Printing Company Latrobe St W.va Bettes Coffman-Fisher Company
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