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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1939

Page

3

Family visitors and local injuries report

Mrs Harlin Hawker and daughter Mary Marlin and son Leslie have returned to Shinnston after visiting Attorney and Mrs W P Samples on West Washington street. William Cox, 86, of Tunnelton route 1, is in City hospital after a roof fall causing a concussion. Mrs Homer Queen, 219 Love Avenue, is a tonsil patient at City hospital. Mr and Mrs Brooks Gall and family of Ada Oklahoma are visiting relatives here.

Harlin Hawker Mary Marlin Leslie Haker W. P. Samples West Washington Street Shinnston William Cox Tunnelton Route 1 City Hospital Homer Queen Love Avenue Brooks Gall Ada Oklahoma

McDaniel Hoult Wedding in Fairmont and Related Notes

The engagement and marriage of Miss Caroline Hoult to Glenn McDaniel of Washington DC were announced. The ceremony took place at Fairmont with Rev. Rowland Aspinall officiating. Mrs McDaniel wore aqua blue lace and salmon roses. The couple will reside in Washington. The issue also covers Epworth League officers, a Rhythm band concert, a canceled Taylor County Sunday school banquet, a birthday party for Betty Lou Brown, local calendar events, and community meetings including the West Main Street Community Brotherhood discussion and Blueville Aid Society activities.

East High School Epworth League West Main Street Church Street Louise Arble Carder Peters Arble Mary Henderson League Institute Buckhannon Church Club Room Recreation Project Elizabeth Gill Ralph Shahan Veronica Turner Central Playground P. F. Gillispie E. O. Waugh G. T. Bartlett, Sr W. A. Beavers Taylor County Board of Trade Blueville

Shirley Temple Stars In The Little Princess At Dixie

In technicolor Shirley Temple shines in The Little Princess at the Dixie theatre. The story follows London at the turn of the century with Boer War uproar and a family tale of love, fate, and rising stardom as Vernon and Irene pursue dance dreams across New York Paris and beyond.

Shirley Temple 20Th Century-Fox Frances. Hodgson Burnett Dixie Theatre Darryl F. Zanuck London Shirley Africa

Broadcast Planned With Katharine Hepburn and Burgess Meredith

On June 24 the Federal Council of Churches backs a Sunday night broadcast featuring Katharine Hepburn and Burgess Meredith. Two playlets based on Suffer little Children, written by Arch Oboler, will air on WEAF NBC at 10:05 from Washington. The program supports child refugees worldwide.

New York Federal Council of Churches of Christ Inmerica Katharine Hepburn Burgess Meredith Arch Obler WEAF NBC Washington Steelmakers Musical Steelmakers Wheeling W. Va WOR WFBR WABC CBS Phil Baker A. E. Austin WJZ Brenthouse Barndance James E. Murray iRelief Bill Chicago

Barclay on Bridge The nine trick road to success in a tough hand

Shepard Barclay analyzes a West dealer bridge deal where a cautious double and a selective bid sequence signal a strong partnership. South must seize nine tricks immediately, using exact card location to plan entries and endure a favorable diamond lead and break to secure game.

West King Fi South

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Diamond lead against three no trumps

East should signal through discarding or ruffing as appropriate, aiming to establish trumps and guard against diamond damage. The decision hinges on partner’s position, with East ready to ruff if needed and to preserve winner cards while watching opponents' declarer play. The exact follow

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Birth of Carolyn Jo Ann Rogers on June 22

Mr and Mrs Paul Rogers of 120 Bluemont Street announce the birth of an eight pound daughter named Carolyn Jo Ann on June 22. Mrs Rogers is the former Miss Jessie Isner.

Paul Rogers Bluemont St Carolyn Jo Ann

Jury Convicts Dozen in Internal Revenue Conspiracy

A federal jury in Elkins convicted 12 Barbour county residents Jared Mayle Alice Mayle Denzil Mayle Preston Mayle Ralph Mayle John Parsons Obed Dalton Jeffie Barnes Brewston Barnes Mike Shomo Arthur Weaver and Eldon Weaver of conspiracy to violate internal revenue laws tied to illicit liquor. Judge William E Baker overruled a motion for a new trial sentencing deferred. Viola Mayle previously acquitted. a 14th indicted person is not in custody.

Elkins Barbour County Internal Revenue William E. Baker Jared Mayle Alice Mayle Denzil Mayle Preston Mayle Ralph Mayle John Parsons Obed Dalton Jeffie Barnes Brewston Barnes Mike Shomo Arthur Weaver Eldon Weaver Clemtown Baker Viola Mayle

The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle at the Opera House

A new film musical starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers presents the life of Vernon Castle and Irene Castle. It follows their rise from vaudeville and a comic start to world fame as a legendary dance team.

Lew Pields Irene Foote New Rochelle Beach Irene Vernon New York Paris Irene Castle Fred Astaire Ginger Rogers Opera House Filmusical Astaire-Rogers

Strand Theatre Presents Dark Victory At Strand Today

Warner Bros. film Dark Victory stars Bette Davis as a doomed heroine in a poignant romance. George Brent co stars with Davis in a moving drama praised for its ensemble support and standout performances.

Bette Davis Strand Warner Bros Strand Theatre Miss Davis Bette George Brent Humphrey Bogart

Notable Irish Train er Shines in New Film Debut

Honest and genuine Irish horse trainer appears in a new film project, distinct from his past screen roles. The standout actress Geraldine Fitzgerald, a Dublin stage alum, earns the second leads in her first American picture after a sensational New York debut, with Warner Bros signing her for future stardom.

Geraldine Pitzgerald Dublin Warmer Bros New York

Escaped Prisoners Believed Headed to Sturgeon Mich

Lima police reported information from a salesman that Velma West and Virginia Brandy, two of four female inmates who escaped the State Reformatory for Women, were en route to Sturgeon, Michigan from Grand Rapids and Defiance. They had used a set of mystery keys to flee before dawn Monday alongside Florence Sheline and Mary Ellen Richards. no trace has been found.

Marysville Marguerite Reilley The State Reformatory For Women Lima Velma West Painesville Virginia Brandy Akron Sturgeon Mich Grand Rapids Defiance Bellley Florence Sheline Gallipolis Mary Ellen Richards Cincinnati

Woman killed in Huntington car truck crash

Miss Thelma Thomas aged 32, formerly of Huntington and Dunbar, died in a collision near Long Beach California on Tuesday after the car she drove struck a truck, friends said.

Huntington Thelma Thomas Huntington and Dunbar Long Beach Calif Friends

Mannington Post Office Dedication Planned

Mannington's new post office, under construction since last fall, will be dedicated on June 30 at the cornerstone site in Mannington. Local officials announced the ceremony and invited residents to attend the dedication event.

Manningto Mannington

Yankee Clipper Starts Trip On Great Circle

New York June 24 The Yankee clipper took off from Pan-American Airways Long Island base at Port Washington on a preview flight heading up the New England coast. Thirty three aboard including 21 government and airline officials. Capt Harold B Gray planned brief stops at Sheillac New and Botwod Newfoundland before setting for Foynes Ireland. He was due at Southampton tomorrow afternoon.

New York Pan-American Airways Long Island Rada Port Washington New England Harold B. Gray Sheillac New Botwod Newfoundland Foynes Ireland Southhampton

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League Taylor County St. John's Methodist Church Betty Lou Brown D. G. Brown Social Calent Youth's Temperance Council Elizabeth Mahaffey Fidelis Club First Presbyterian Church Philathea First Baptist Church L. L. Bradley Gleaners Andrews Church Pearl Hussion Lincoln Street Betty Lou Oakey W. Grow First Christian Church J. E. Campbell R. L. Brand J. le Evans, Sr R. W. Hilkey K. M. Orr N. C. Musgrove H.G. McEvoy J. ‘W. Powell F. A. Ross T. N. Henderson Council Edward Benes Wabc-Cbs Knickerbocker Playhouse Raymond Massey Grenadier Guardstand Summer Symphony Hollywood Playhouse Cheerio Amerigga ‘Forum Weapnbc Pepper Young Glenn Miller Cbs-Chain NHC U. S. Marine Anthony Barclay Barbour Michigan Bulova Skaggsg&co Etta Kett Wiel By Paul Robinson Oie CN Muggs and Skeeter Sweethyoure Wally Bis Maryios King Features Syndicate, Inc Big Sister Prren Mister BY Les Forgrave Buddy Tan
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