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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1938

Page

3

Pruntytown Wedding in New Castle Details Highlight Ceremony

Announcement from Pruntytown notes the marriage of Hughes Fletcher, son of Mr and Mrs Joe Pittcher of this city, to Miss Fletcher at New Castle Indians. Rev J W Kinnett read the ceremony with relatives and friends present. The bride wore a powder gown with a pink rose shoulder train. Fletcher, a Gratton High School graduate class of 1931, previously worked at Atlas Underwear in Richmond and Atlas Glass. Mrs Fletcher will reside in this area.

Atlas Underwear Y Richmond Altos and Ohio Reil- Foad Company Atlas Glass Company Fletcher

Social Calendar Selections Highlight June Gatherings

Local clubs and societies schedule a busy June with meetings, social hours, and dinners. The P H C Todge group, Women’s circles, Degree of Honor, and Philathea class plan events at churches, V F W hall, and community venues. Notable birthday party honors Mrs. Lou Grimm on her 84th with family and friends in attendance.

P. H. C.todge Redpens Ladies of the V. F. W. Hall Beth Cummins Sucha Reeset Re. American Revo W. N. Burdett West Main Street Philathea First Baptist John Hardie

Social and club gatherings noted at local homes and venues

The Americin LegionAuxiliary hosted by president Mrs. Charles Turner at West Washington Street marked a regular session with odd attendance. Ward Blaney hosted a Cozy Rest Inn bridge party with high score prizes for Miss Jean Murray and Paul Ward. A Woman’s Bible Folly book review luncheon at First Church featured two reviews, devotional leadership, and plans for a future meeting.

Lindy Club James Sturm High Street Banco W. FP. Clark Jones Etta War Ode Men Lice McFarland Rob Witaman Jay ¢Nwald Een C. Gough Micarel McPacting Grace Frye Mig Blanche Brand Smith Morgantown Americin ® Légion /auxiliary Charles ‘Turner Washington Street W. EB. Hardin Steel Street Cozy Rest Ward Blaney Cozy Rest Inn Jean Murray Paul Ward William Murros Roms Grayson Hugh Me A. W. Beavers Highland Heritage Edwin R. White Everett Robinson Willam Courtney Haiti Francis Wolfe Tate W. A. Harrison F. A. Hinking O. F. Sterling Es Roy Maxine Sisler Rom. Burner Francis Mira Mane Acs Me Thorn P. Britton Mao

Visiting notables stay at Westrae Industrial School for Boys

E J Sommerville Okey Bur dette Harry D Roush and W P Woodard all of Pt Pleasant were overnight guests of Col and Mrs R P Bell at the Westrae Industrial School for Boys at Pruntytown. Miss Poe of this city and others are mentioned. Gillispie shows slight improvement. Helen Stover Grimm visits Morgan Town with her sister Miss Florence Pete. Mrs Etter Hulier of Maple Avenue plans to return home.

E. J. Sommerville Okey Burdette Harry D. Roush W. P. Woodard Poe Gillispie Helen Stover Grimm Morgantown Florence Pete Etter Hulier Maple Avenue Jok City Hospital

Morgantown considers tax hike to fund city services

City council debates adding a small gross business tax and doubling a local fee to raise revenue for utilities and a special theatre project. Proposals include a tenth of one percent levy and increased charges on insurance firms, with a vote anticipated soon.

Morganto City Council Reading Neesse I! Ia

Woman Kentucky Colonel Passes in Ashland

Ashland Kentucky mourns Miss M. Annie Serene a longtime county figure and the first woman Kentucky colonel. She died after a long illness and was noted for her wartime service as food ration chairman in Boyd County during World War I.

Ashland Kentucky M. Annie Serene Ranchars Boyd County

Powell Tired Of Roles In Comedy Troupe

The aired troubadour from Mr. View Ark discusses actor life and the strain of typecasting. He notes he must enjoy singing on screen to please the public and hints at shifting away from demanding lead roles. He stars in a 4 comedy without a lead, while a phony stunt on a 46 story set shows his safety concerns. Mrs Joan Blondell Powell is expecting a baby. two names Ellen and David are considered for the child. Powell has adopted his former wife’s son Norman Scott.

Mr. View. Ark Joan Joan Blondell Powell Inhin Bing Crosby Powell Ellen David Norman Scott

Duke of Windsor Turns 44 in Riviera Home Stay

The Duke and Duchess of Windsor, recently settled in a leased villa near Antibes, mark the royals 44th birthday quietly at their Riviera residence. A friend notes their day passed calmly with no public events planned yet ahead of their upcoming wedding anniversary and special plans.

Duke of Windsor Riviera Prange Windsor Antibes Arc de la Croe

Polish Law Students Strike Over Delayed Bar Admissions

About 220 law students, mostly Jewish, began a hunger strike in Warsaw to protest the justice ministry decision postponing admission to the bar until January 1, 1946. The move aimed to reduce Jewish lawyers in Poland.

Warsaw Ministry of Justice Poland

Don's Pill Relief Ad Cures Back Pain

The blurred ad pitches Don's Pill as a remedy for backache and pains. It touts nature based cleansing through archies and filters to expel waste and promises relief without delay.

Aerial Raids Defended by Japanese Minister Yonai

Tokyo reported Admiral Mitsuasa Yonai, minister of war, defended Japan's air raid on Canton as a military necessity. He said Japan would consider with sympathy any valid attempt to humanize warfare, stating the action was justified under wartime needs.

Tokyo Mitsuasa Yonai Wig Inavy Ispan Canton Japan Conisler

Canton Police Report Sparked by War Contingencies

The source notes a Canton police official report citing hundreds of deaths amid ongoing conflict. It contrasts public perception with official counts, referencing a June report that highlights the scale of casualties and the Chinese authorities’ stance on the losses.

Canton

Unclear bombing claims spark denial of shell responsibility

In a period of recurring Japanese air raids over nearly three weeks, Yonai denied that shells caused the damage. He asserted that his government aims to avoid areas with foreign flags and emphasized careful avoidance and friendly motions as top priorities.

Yonai

Father of Local Man O Dies in Indiana City

Bert Miller of Hast Ws A street received word Wednesday night of the death of his son Robert P. Miller at his residence in Terre Haute Indiana. The elder Miller was well known, having visited his son here frequently. Members of the family will leave in the morning for Terre Haute where the services will be held.

Bert Miller Robert P. Miller Terre Haute Indiana Miller

Pittsburgh Pastor Dies After Paralytic Stroke

The Very Rev. David Hawerts, 69, longtime pastor of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, died after suffering a paralytic stroke. He had served the parish for a quarter century and passed away at Pittsburgh on June 28.

Pittsburgh Phen Tae David Hawerts Ester St. Jones Catholic Church

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