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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1934

Page

3

Society notes from a Blueaver bridge party and wedding announcements

A society brief describes Mrs. Charles R. Dunigan hosting a Wednesday bridge party at Blue Aver with elegant decor and prizes won by Mrs. H. Robert Warf and Mrs. Arina Cruise. It lists guests including Misses Forcello Sisler and Daugherty, and Mrs. Hy Robert Warder. A surprise shower for Mr. and Mrs. Howard Walters followed, with cards, dancing and a midnight luncheon. Upcoming engagements include the marriage of Miss Louise Philae and Howard Prat announced in Oakland. The Woman's Mission circle met at Poe in Blueville with 55 members and reports from rotary and treasurer.

Charles R. Dunigan Blue H. Robert Warf Arina Cruise Duni~an Arthur Felds George Smith Mary Forcello Antionette Forcello Minnie Masks M. Sidrow Anna Cruise Hy Robert Warder Agnes Kirig Maxine Sisler Dorothy Sisler Lena Gerkin Agnes Daugherty Howard Walters Siee Elmer Eloise Edmund Cross Tunnelton Joseph Haldeman John Gawthrop Kathleen Gatrell L. ‘A. Reese Genevieve Reece Lee Dorothy Donald Ruth Lantz Ralph Carrico Clyde Prader Elmer Carrico Waltere Missura Lee Reese Louise Philae Eips Howard Prat Arlie Oakland Woman’s Mission Circle Es’ Aid Society of the First Church Poe Blueville Sol Poe Asie Jacobs Jesus Lillie Thomg Rotary Bour Fannie Holden

Community Aid Society Meeting and Newly Weds Shower

The article covers a society meeting where Mrs W W Menear filled a vacancy and Miss Emma Reynolds presided. It lists programs, topics on China’s Christians, and a social hour, with plans for a July picnic at Grafton park. It also reports a wedding and a miscellaneous shower for Ernest and Mrs Riddle at the Collins residence at Grafton Park with details of the ceremony, attire, and gifts.

W. W. Menear Emma Reynolds Aid Society Jesus Glow Worm Juanita Gatrell Chiang Kai Shek China Grace Whitescarver James E. Fidler Grafton Park God

College staff reelects and hires across state teachers colleges

Parkerstown visitors and business visits noted. Clarksburg trips include Ida Belle Moore and Robert Remlinger visiting Miss Moore’s aunt and Myrtle Posey post operation. State teachers colleges list reelects and new hires: Rosier at Fairmont State, Rohrbough at Glenville, Shreve at West Liberty, and others across Concord, Potomac, Shepherd, and Potomac State with librarians and instructors named.

Arthur W. Waller Parkersburg M. F. Abel H. L. Cook Cumberland Grafton Ida Belle Moore Robert Remlinger Clarksburg Miss Moore Myrtle Posey St. Marys Hospital Ted. Rosier Fairmont State Teachers College Joseph Rosier C. B.chapman West Virginia I. F Boughter Scott C. Lowe Glenville State Teachers College E. G. Rohrbough Mary W. H. 8.White Concord State Teachers College J. Frank Marsh Charles Farmer Potomac State—Action Joseph W. Stayman

Missionary Society Meets at Schroeder Home

The Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church met at Mrs. C F Schroeder’s home on Washington Street Wednesday at 8 o clock with thirteen members and two visitors in attendance.

Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church C. F. Schroeder Washington Street

Society Divorce Action Draws Crowds to Court

London society divorce case draws seven days of evidence in court. Edward Willis James, brother of Mrs. Marshall Field, sues Tillie Losch James, the Viennese dancer, amid crowded, fashionable spectators and whispers of scandal. The proceedings reveal allegations of marital discord and other sensational tidbits as testimony wraps up.

London Edward Willis James Marshall Field Tillie Losch James James

Summer cotton fashions for day and evening wear

The article describes washable summer cotton outfits for home and social occasions. It highlights two daytime frocks in blue and white striped pique and bright plaid gingham, noting features such as yokes, pleats, self belts, and decorative trims. Patterns include stripes, checks, polka dots, and gay plaids.

Austrian Nazi Leader Injured In Frankfurt Plane Crash

Eduard Frauenfeld exiled Vienna Nazi leader was slightly hurt when the Luft Hansa liner crashed near Frankfort on the Main. The pilot was killed and co pilot and four other passengers, including Fraunfeld, were injured lightly. The crash occurred as the plane headed to Cologne. Frauenfeld planned to speak at a mass meeting in Berlin on June 26.

Frankfort - On - the - Main Germany Eduard Fraunefeld Vienna Fraunfeld Cologne Frauenfeld Berlin

Daughter Keeps Pact to End Life With Mother

Des Moines reports Miss Margaret Bott aged 22 kept a suicide pact with her mother, Mrs. Alice King Bott, 63, of Highland Park Illinois. One week earlier they tied ropes and swam out into Lake Michigan in Chicago to die. Margaret then shot herself in Des Moines, suffering a chest wound.

Des Moines Iowa Margaret Bott Alice King Bott Highland Park Lake Michigan Chicago Margaret

Salmon Salad For Dinner Menu Item And Recipe

A dinner menu lists Salmon Salad for four with salad dressing potato chips creamed green beans and coffee. The recipe details ingredients for salmon salad includes salamon eggs celery cucumbers sweet pickles pimieritos salt paprika lemon juice with steps to mix chill and serve on lettuce. Also provided are egg yolk custard and berry dessert and a berry crumble style baking instruction with flour sugar spices and crust, plus a basic biscuit like batter.

Vets Plan July 4 Park Picnic by SpanishAmerican War Vets

Herbert M. Wolf on the program committee says the Spanish American War veterans plan a large July 4 picnic at Grafton Park. Event features speakers Congressman Jennings Randolph and Robert L. Ramsay with Mayor Charles O. King delivering the welcome and turning over city keys. Senator Hatfield was invited but could not attend.

Grafton Park Herbert M. Wolf Jennings Randolph Elkins Conan Robert L. Ramsay Charles O. King Henry D. Hatfield Hatfield Buckhannon Wolf

Fight Over $10 Bill Ends in Death and Injury

Pittsburgh June 22 police say a dispute over profits from a whiskey still the ten dollar bill sparked a fatal fight. Fred Moreco 35 was killed and Leonard Christoforo 30 wounded in a hospital stay after Moreco was shot Christoforo says he fired at his partner after Moreco stabbed him three times.

Pittsburgh Fred Moreco Leonard Christoforo Moreco Christoforo Marceo

Boiled custards tips for smooth texture

When making boiled custards stir constantly to prevent jumping and curdling. Do not overcook, remember that they thicken as they cool.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Frank C. Collins Ernest Riddle West Washington Street Lois Luzader United Brethren Church L. A. Collins West Wilford Street Sallie Collins A. V. Riddle High Street Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company West Main Street Grafton High School The Sentinel Boyd Leamon Nell Haislup Louise Miller Margaret Weaver J Helen ‘Thayer John Malcolm Helen Thayer Cortroy WM Hele Davies Baye India Ben H. Franz Slim Aiane Merasins OLD Business College Fairmont Sentinel Office West Virginia Business College Fairmont, W. VA Academy of Ecidressing Max Bernotat Paris New York Hazel C. Somers Academy Clarksburg Trust Bldg Pike and $Rd Sts Clarksburg, West Virginia Seiberling Seiberling Tires East Main St Wolfe's Tire Shop W.va Jolliffe
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