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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1938

Page

3

Birthday Shower for Mrs Peacock at Grand Street Home

A Bible class surprise birthday shower honored Mrs Elizabeth Peacock on her 85th birthday at Mrs C F Hannon s Grand Street home. The evening featured a program of readings poems and songs, a birthday cake, gifts and refreshments. Attendees included many local women and out of town guests from Emporia Kansas and Los Angeles California.

Lois Luzader O. W. Hoffman O. A. Jen Merrill Stilwell Lorensman Nell Shumaker C.F. Dotson A. V. A. Hedrick I . Sherman i Afford 8. M. Squires B.C. Isner A. B. Cut- Sgt Howard Sapp Sid Fred Grinnan, Jr At Carti¢o Floren Warder McVicker J. Ilyard Nancy C. F. Hannon Honor Murs. Peacock

Correction Note Names Quota Program in Sentinel

A correction states that Frank Hollis was listed as appearing on the Quota program in Tuesday's Sentinel instead of Frank Collins. The notice fixes the misidentification and clarifies who was listed.

Frank Hollis the Sentinel Frank Collins

Local News Briefs From McGee And Nearby Families

Truman Reynolds, noted McGee farmer, is seriously ill at home. Guests include Thomas W. Brocard and his son and daughter from New York City, plus Miss Georgianna Bennett returning from Carnegie Tech. Several residents and visitors travel between New York, Harrisburg, and Washington, with family updates and local movements noted, including health, travel, and visits.

Truman Reynolds McGee Thomas W. Brocard Thomas W., Jr Alberta Grafton New York City Georgianna Bennett Lee Bennett Marion Brooks Carnegie Tech New York Miss Bennett Miss Brooks New York State New Jersey Paul Williamson Barbara Paul, Jr Harrisburg Williamson D. G. Kunst Wilford Street Jerry Morgan Rhea H. Fisher William D. Fisher Washington, D. C Paul Graham Jackson's Mills Blanche Guard A. N. Mays Thornton William A. Camden Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company B. and O Lloyd Burton Donald Burton Robert Graham E. F. Clark Burton Gladys Graham Prank Graham, Sr City

Forest Area Closed Near Elkins In June Fire Hazard

The Williams River area of Monongahela National Forest will close to the public from July 1 to 10 due to high fire danger. Supervisors urge caution and compliance to prevent wildfires during peak dry season.

Elkins Williams River Monongahela National Forest Supervila sArtaur

Young pastor weds couple in odd ordination tale

In Cleveland on June 22 a ceremony united Miss Florence Brinkman and Clifton Hoffman with the aid of eight year old Charles E. Jones Jr. as the officiant. The boy, a self-described minister ordained by the International Ministerial Federation, led the rite at the Four Square Gospel church. He invited the newlyweds to return for a sermon on the ten wives and five foolish virgins, while his mother quipped he often outplays many suited men.

Ladies General Aid Society of Andrews M.B Groun Elizabeth Ituck W. E R.b.graham Group T Nel Nadeine Donald Burton Lloyd Burton Gladys Graham Grafton Emposig Kansas Jin Blanche Guard Charles P. Guard Cleveland Clifton Hoffman Charles E. Jones. Jr Charles International Ministerial Federation Four Square Gospel Church Florence Brinkman Hoffman

Peace truce labeled sellout by Harrisburg official

Arthur E. Colegrove, public utility commissioner and supporter of the Democratic state committee ticket, called a peace agreement between David L. Lawrence and U S Senator Joseph F. Guffey a complete sellout. He alleged loyalists faced retaliation as WPA jobs went to Guffey followers, amid postmastership concerns.

Harrisburg Arthur E. Colegrove Democratic State Committee David L. Lawrence Pennsylvania U. S Joseph F. Guffey Guffey John L. Lewis CIO George H.earle U.S Charles Alvin Jones M’closky Lawrence Colegrove

Brotherhood Asks Delay In Wage Talks

The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen requested railroads postpone a Chicago conference on a 15 percent wage cut. President A. F. Whitney said the 110 committee chairmen need time to assemble before the date. The delay affects the July 1 pay cut under railway labor provisions.

Cleveland Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Chicago A. F. Whitney Carriers Joint Conference Committee Railway Labor

Col Knox to Speak at Publishers Meeting

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS June 22 The National Editorial Association sessions precede two keynote addresses. Colonel Frank Knox publisher of the Chicago Daily News is slated to speak on Propaganda this afternoon. Merle Thorpe editor of Nation’s Business speaks at a banquet on Free Press and Free Men.

White Sulphur Springs Nation National Editorial Association Frank Knox Chicago Daily News Merle Thorpe Nation’s Business N.eb. A Knox

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Hichard Robey Lub Oh East Main Street Tuesee Alfred Dehlinger Ruth Welch Irene Kunst tAdver Robey Mis. Dehlinger Miss Welch Milks Jean Murray Mildred Tt Lucille McCafferty Dorothy Sapp Helen Constance Lowe Carolyn Own Jerry Morgat John T. Evans Miss Eunst L. J. Lear Mrs. Burton P. H. C. Lodge Redmen’s Hall Ladies of the Grand Army Philathea First Baptist Church John Hardie West Main Street Brotherhood Col. Knox Publishers Friedlander Grafton, W. Va
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