Society notes for Coral Parrish Montgomery
Society editor Coral Parrish Montgomery reports social happenings and mentions the newsroom phone line for confirmations and tips.
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1933
Page
3
Society editor Coral Parrish Montgomery reports social happenings and mentions the newsroom phone line for confirmations and tips.
A quiet wedding joined Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth St Clair and David Grant Smith on June 1 at 9 pm in Andrews M E Church parsonage. Dr Samuel Charles Jones officiated. After a trip to Baltimore they will live at 816 West Main Street. Both are prominent locals with ties to the Andrews church and the Grafton Daily Republican.
The photographer Phylus Seiler extols outdoor living for health and beauty. He praises horseback riding and golf for conditioning face and figure, and urges outdoor girls to protect hair with hot oil treatments against sun drying.
An advertisement for MELLOGLO face powder touts a new French process, claiming a smooth, long-lasting finish that hides wrinkles and pores, with a pleasant fragrance. It markets two price points 50 cents and one dollar tax free, via Grafton Drug & Chemical Co.
The article notes jurors’ objections to the death penalty during voir dire. Of the first twenty called six voiced conscientious scruples against imposition of the death penalty, two of the next six also objected, and one more among the remainder joined the objections. A jury was impaneled within thirty minutes. The panel includes F. B. Callier, Moses Collins, Paul Huber, Wm. M. Overfield, Robert Slack, and James Ty.
Prosecuting Attorney Holt outlined six possible verdicts including first degree murder with and without mercy, second degree murder, voluntary and involuntary manslaughter, and acquittal. Becheler and others allegedly planned the attack on Arnett to aid their escape from the school. Becheler struck first, while Hoke faced questions about a concealed blackjack. Witnesses described dormitory life, a jig-saw puzzle, and conspiratorial talk among Beheler, Shamblin, Hoke, Snow, and Spencer as the case moved forward.
Testimony detailed a student group at Fairmont juvenile reform school plotting escape and assault on guard Arnett. Becheler and Hoke faced charges for mortally striking Arnett with a blackjack as others described hiding the weapon and planning action.
In New York on June 22 the market moved little after several failed attempts to rise. Trading was subdued with business as the feature. Southern Pacific rose about two points while Bethlehem Steel and Dome were firm. American Can Dupont and North American eased slightly amid a quiet day.
Mr and Mrs Junior McWilliams announce the arrival of a six pound boy named Ronald Dale born June 17. Mrs McWilliams was formerly Miss Bonnie Watson of Lucretia.
The Helmick family expresses gratitude for kindness and sympathy after the sudden death of Guy Helmick. Special thanks to Rev. Lerew and G. T. Bartlett, and to those who donated cars and flowers. Signed by Mrs. Mary Helmick and children plus relatives.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.