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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1940

Page

3

Slenderizing Pannelled Frock Pattern 985 From Claire Tilden

A vintage sewing pattern ad promotes Pattern 985 a slenderizing cotton dress featuring a back waist seam a tapering front panel and side seams for smooth lines. It offers options like a plain or contrasting neckline collar and decorative trims with sizes 36 to 50 and fabric needs listed. Orders include 15 cents to Grafton Sentinel Pattern Department New York.

Claire Tilden Grafton Sentinel Pattern Department Fifth Avenue New York N.Y

Army Recruiting Announce Enlistment Notice

The U S Army Recruiting office announces enlistment in Martinsburg and Charlestown. Charles W Barkins of 116 Bast Ward Anton tree, Use oly, has signed to the Air Corea. Those interested in entering the service should write for qualification papers.

U. S. Army Tion Martinsburg U. S. Arty Charles W. Barkins Bast Ward Anton Tree Jas Wa Air Corea Ae Pield Regular Hawaii Panama

Two Officers of YTC Replaced At Regular Meeting

The Youths Temperance Council held a regular meeting at Miss Mary Parrish’s Brownlow Park home. President Eleanor Jacobs led a session that launched a new membership drive with Everett Lee Keener and Louise Jace as captains. New officers Flora Riley and Robert McCartney replaced Mildred Hefner on the executive board. Plans for a weather roast at Harrison County Airport on June 27 were announced with transportation details.

Youth’s Temperance Council Miss Mary, Parrish Brownlow Park Eleanor, Jacobs Everett Lee Keener Louise Jace Flora Riley Robert McCartney Mildred Hefner Riley Charles Rexroad Harrison County Margaret Griman Mary Louise. Ridenour McCartney Blance Grow Th .MccCartney Richard ‘Shafferman Edna Grow Rleanor “Jacobs Naomi Turner Manfred Shafer Louise Jaco Everett’ Lee Keener Mary Parrish

General Aid of Andrews Meeting Tuesday Evening

The General Aid society of Andrews Methodist church met Tuesday night with Miss Lora Ford leading devotionals. After routine business led by president Mrs L J Laar a delightful program followed directed by Mrs Arthur Yates. Lucille Payne performed a piano solo and a duet with Margaret Jane Payne, a reading by Mrs A Coleman Brown, and piano solos by Mary Frances Brown.

General Aid Society of Andrews Methodist Church Lora Ford L. J.laar Arthur Yates Lucille Payne Lucille Margaret Jane Payne A. Coleman Brown Mary Frances Brown

Church Ladies Plan Attended Meetings This June

On June 20 the Woman's Mission Circle and the Ladies' Aid of the First Baptist Church meet at 13 East Washington Street at 2 30 p m with Mrs Aliie Chamberlin as hostess. Full attendance urged. Also June 20 the Ladies' Auxiliary of St John's Methodist meets at 1 o'clock for lunch and business. July 1 quota picnic at Bridgeport Airport at 6 15 p m if weather allows, else dinner at Cozy Rest.

Woman's Mission Circle Ladies’ Aid First Baptist Church East Washington Street Aliie Chamberlin Ladies’ Auxiliary St. John’s Methodist Church Bridgeport Airport Cozy Rest

Kocal Duets Featured by Local Group

Jean and Frances Yates performed in a program with a final number "God Bless America." The chorus was repeated by participants. Group D, chaired by Miss Ford, served straw berry shortcake ice cream and coffee to 26 members present.

Kocal Jean Frances Yates Miss Ford

Two Hostesses To Blueville Group

Mrs. Daisy Poe and Mrs. Esther Walls hosted the Ladies Aid at Blueville Methodist Church. Twenty members and four visitors were entertained at Poe home. President Miss Bessie Shafferman led devotions and business. An interesting program followed before a refreshment course.

Daisy Poe Esther Walls Ladies’ Aid Society Blueville Methodist Church Bessie Shafferman Indies

Surprise Birthday Party For Eight Year Old

Mrs. M. W. Sturm hosted a surprise party at 507 West Francis Street for her son Lowell Thomas Sturm who turned eight yesterday. Guests were entertained indoors until six with games and a refreshment course. A large decorated cake and bouquets of flowers were centerpiece features as Lowell received many gifts.

M. W. Sturm West Francis ‘Street Lowell ‘Thomas Sturm Lowell Thomas

Illusion plays in bridge baring cunning misreadings

In Barclay on Bridge the illusion of the opponent's thoughts guides a clever declarer. A sample hand shows how a wily reader creates a false picture, prompting a switch and a favorable endgame. The dealer North, with West leading clubs, tests spade resilience and the final line hinges on precise counting and a misdirected spade sequence.

North West South Eatures Syndicate, Inc

Useful Gifts At A Party For Lowell Thomas Sturm

At the party, attendees included Anna Belle Hart Aretha Wise Heck Mary Lou Kelley Eloise Gillispie Betty Gillispie Virginia Ann Todd Florence Seymore Vivian Snider Connie Seymore Helen Virginia Grimm Hayward Wittman Raymond Hawkins Jimmie Watkins Sonny Bartlett James Hyett Arthur Snider Harold Gillispie and the honored guest Lowell Thomas Sturm.

Anna Belle Hart Aretha Wise Heck Mary Lou Kelley Eloise Gillispie Betty Gillispie Virginia Ann Todd Florence Seymore Vivian Snider Connie Seymore Helen Virginia Grimm Hayward Wittman Raymond Hawkins Jimmie Watkins Sonny Bartlett James Hyett Arthur Snider Harold Gillispie Lowell Thomas Sturm

Miss Keefer Hosts Bridge for Mrs Huff in Cozy Rest

Miss Mildred Keefer entertained at bridge at Cozy Rest to introduce Mrs C A Huff wife of the Pitts burgh and West Virginia Gas company manager who came from Clarksburg Accessories matched the season with a dessert course Pink roses and delphinium adorned tables Gift given to Mrs Huff prizes won by Mrs Richard Robey and Mrs Mason Tucker Guests included Mrs Ward Blaney Mrs T W Heironimus Jr Mrs John T Evans Mrs Hugh McPhail Mrs Francis Warder Mrs William Murray Mrs G T Bartlett Jr Mrs Lynn Faulkner Mrs Virgil Rohrbough and Mrs W E Potter of Columbus Ohio.

Mildred Keefer Bridge C. A. Huff Pittsburgh and West Virginia Gas Company Huff Clarksburg Miss Keefer Richard Robey Mason Tucker Robey Tucker Ward Blaney T. W. Heironimus, Jr John T. Evans Hugh McPhail Francis Warder William Murray G. T. Bartlett, Jr Lynn Faulkner

Hospital Stay Leads Local Resident Homeward Loveland Visit

A local resident, hospitalized for several weeks, is set to return home to Loveland this evening, with a brief Ad dition note confirming plans for discharge and recovery at home.

Two Mechanized Mines to Be Opened in Wyoming Co

Huntington June 20 2P Two mechanized coal mines employing about 600 men and producing over 750000 tons yearly will be developed on 6000 acres of Wyoming county coal land leased by the Marianna Smokeless Coal company James D Francis announced today Francis president of the Island Creek Coal company and the Pocahontas governing group

Huntington Wyoming County Marianna Smokeless Coal Company James Francis Francs Island Creek” Coal Company Pohol Creek Pogahontas Company

France Yields To Japan Demands In Indo China

Tokyo reports France has acceded to Japan's demands to halt transport of war supplies through French Indo China to China. France agrees to permit Japanese usage of routes and to cooperate with Japan on the policy enforcement as part of the Indo China Pacific security alignment.

France Japan Tokyo China

Marianna Concern Leases Virginia Rail Land for Mines

The Marianna concern, a Pond Creek Pocahontas subsidiary, leased land on the Virginia railway near Pineville and will immediately develop the property. Mines will be fully mechanically operated, Francis said.

Marianna Concern Pond Creek Pocahontas Virginia Railway Pineville Francis

Lovely Panel Crochet Pattern 6738 for home or altar cloth

This filet crochet panel serves as wall decor or an altar cloth panel with a matching edging. Pattern 6738 includes directions, a chart, illustrations, and stitch details. Send ten cents to Grafton Sentinel Household Arts Dept for pattern 6738 with your name address and pattern number.

Grafton Sentinel Household Arts Dept W. 14Th Street New York N. Y

Briefly Told Briefly Told Returns Home Ashland Ky

Mrs H R Sump has returned to her Ashland home after visiting her sister Mrs A B Cutright. Niece Miss Rosemary Cutright accompanied her and will vacation in Ashland for several weeks. James A Ketterm an of Route 3 Tunnelton was admitted to City hospital for surgery. Mrs D W Dudley of Cozy Rest discharged from City hospital yesterday. Harry White has been confined to the City hospital.

H. R. Sump Ashland A.B. Cutright Rosemary Cutright James A. Ketterman Route 3 Tunnelton D. W. Dudley Cozy Rest City Hospital Harry White

Inspectors Enter Indo China to End Traffic, Foreign Office Says

The foreign office announced inspectors will enter Indo China to ensure traffic ends. Details on timing and officials were not disclosed, but the statement stressed coordinated action with local authorities to halt illegal movement and restore order.

Indo-China Foreign Office

Beacom Granted Appeal On His Recount Demand

Charleston June 20. Former State Senator J Patrick Beacom won supreme court appeal to recount votes for the House of Delegates after Cabell county circuit court refused writ of mandamus compelling county commissioners to recount.

Charleston J. Patrick Beacom Supreme Court Cabell County House of Delegates

Utility Baron Indicted For Income Tax Frauds

New York June 20 Howard C. Hopson founder of Associated Gas and Electric System and three other individuals and an investment company owned by Hopson and family were indicted on income tax fraud charges.

New York Howard C. Hopson Associated Gas and Electric System Hopson

Federal grand jury indicts for tax conspiracy in 1929 profits

A federal grand jury indicted defendants including Garrett A. Brownback George M. Le Pine and Edward F. Huber of the law firm Travis Brownback and Paxson for conspiring to defraud the government of 1 886 405 39 in income taxes on profits over 17 million in 1929. The Merchants Wise Sentinelize

Hopson Garrett A. Brownback George M. le Pine Edward F. Huber Travis, Brownback and Paxson

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