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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1929

Page

3

Nuptials and social notices from Bristol Sunday

Mary Virginia Miller and Ralph Glen Hood wed at the bride’s parents home in Bristol West Virginia the Rev John Hanifan officiated Attendants were Elizabeth Miller and Burh Hood The couple plans a tour of the East and will reside in Bristol after September 10 Also listed are American Legion Auxiliary meeting Valley Inn dances Eastern Star memorial service Lindy Club meeting and a junior church picnic with details on times places and participants.

D Miller-Hood Mary Virginia Miller Ralph Glen Hood Marietta Ohio John Hanifan St Episcopal Church Bristol West Virginia Missa Mlizabeth Miller Gamma Chi Chi Sorority Bristol High School Harrison County F. S. Hood West Virginia University University of Wisconsin Hood

Duplex drawer-top table adapts old style for modern rooms

A July American Home feature notes the side expanding duplex style drawer-top table. It opens sideways to form a near square, with a large velvet-lined drawer for flat silver, ideal beside a davenport or against a wall. Also previews child friendly quilting ideas and blue and white bed covers with floral appliques.

Kate Greenaway

Ira Ray Lake Born To Mr and Mrs Ira Lake

Mr and Mrs Ira Lake announce the birth of an eight and one half pound baby boy named Ira Ray on June 19. Mrs Thelma Miller is the mother. Both mother and baby are doing nicely.

Ira Lake Ira Ray

Washington Page One Continues with Acreage and Visits

Washington continues from page one noting 500 acres of grounds and 30 rooms. The report contrasts the current projected MacDonald visit with Premier Mackenzie King’s two years earlier trip, highlighting its official importance compared to that past event. President Hoover is mentioned as part of the ongoing coverage.

Mackenzie King Canada MacDonald Hoover

Luncheon Host and Washington Luncheon Guests

A report notes a luncheon host to the prime minister and a White House luncheon for the former with Mr. King. Guests included secretaries of state and war, William R. Castle, Col. Biinton Winship, Capt. Wilson Brown, and White House aides. The piece discusses social favors and expectations tied to Mr. MacDonald and Premier King’s Washington visit.

Edly Mr. King White House William R. Castle Col. Biinton Winship Capt Wilson Brown King MacDonald Washington Mr. MacDonald Gerry Rhode Island

Metropolitan Plan Loss in Pittsburgh’s Charter Vote

Allegheny county voters rejected the Metropolitan charter in a special election with unofficial returns from most precincts showing about 48 thousand votes in favor but not reaching the required two thirds. The plan would have unified Allegheny County as Pittsburgh and would have altered population rankings nationwide. The mining fact about gold from the Black Hills is noted but not related to the vote.

Pittsburgh Allegheny County

Local guests gather at Hotel Grafton and nearby visits

Salem residents Miss Madeline Davis Miss Eleanor Wyckoff and Mrs. G J Wolfe return home from a visit with Mr and Mrs C R Wolfe of Gay street. Miss Irene Mora to spend this evening in Clarksburg. W R Loar and Son advertise six 4x6 portraits for five dollars and a swing frame offer. Mrs Ira Davis visits in Marion county while Robert Bolliger goes to St Mary's hospital in Clarksburg for tonsil removal. Guests at Hotel Grafton include numerous travelers from West Virginia Ohio and Wisconsin among others.

Madeline Davis Eleanor Wyckoff G. J. Wolfe Salem C. R. Wolfe Gay Street Irene Mora West Man Street Clarksburg W.,r. Loar & Son Ira Davis Cross Roads Marion County Robert Dutch" Bolliger St. Mary's Hospital

Quota Club July Fourth Picnic at Grafton Park

The Quota Club sponsors an all day Fourth of July picnic at Grafton Park with a varied program arranged by committees and officers. Games include canoe racing swimming diving exhibition and water carnival. Luncheon will be served on the grounds for guests with no need to return home.

Quota Grafton Park Dan Anna Heflin

Meeting on Navy Cuts Hinted by MacDonald in London

London hears a meeting on naval cuts is expected soon with negotiations to imitate navies. Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald hinted at forthcoming talks, noting no prophet but aiming to reveal how negotiations would proceed. Dawes, US ambassador to Belgium, attended. Dawes urged comradeship over force as an arbiter between nations.

London Washington No. 10 Downing St Ambassador Dawes Ramsay MacDonald Hugh Gibson U. S Belgium MacDonald Sevphet Oon British Service League Dawes Prince of Wales Hoover

Parley Talks Tied to General Peace Mission

A reference to his mission as a general ambassador of peace was tacitly linked to the planned parley. The main outlines were thought to have been settled at yesterday's meeting with MacDonald.

MacDonald

Willard to Visit Local Shops on Inspection Tour

Daniel Willard, president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, was due to stop at the local shops this afternoon during an inspection tour of the western lines. C. L. Ford and T. K. Feherty accompanied by C. B. Gorsuch, with reports noting all engines, including extra ones, in good condition and the Monongah division in favorable shape.

Daniel Willard Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Wheeling Baltimore C. L. Ford Grafton T. K. Feherty Willard C. B. Gorsuch Gratton Monongah

Aviators Missing After Transatlantic Flight Attempt

Reports say Spanish fliers made a forced landing between Spain and the Azores during an Atlantic crossing from Alcazares to New York. Spain Italy England and Portugal mobilized sea and air forces to search for traces of the missing aviators while opinions differ on their fate.

Spain Azores Italy England Portugal Alcazares New York

Havre De Grace Widow Held on Murder Charge

Mrs Hattie E Stone a 40 year old widow of Havre De Grace Maryland is held on a murder charge in the death of her 15 year old son authorities say she poisoned him the Associated Press photo caption notes the case as a poisoning death adding no further details about the investigation or trial date

Associated Press Hattie E. Stone Havre de Grace

Major Franco Reportedly Strays Toward Azores En Route

Reports suggest Major Franco may have overshot his course toward New York with four others. Friends recall his prior vow to surprise them, fueling hope they landed on a remote Azores island and might be rescued soon, though the exact fate remains uncertain.

Franco Azores New York

Former Des Moines Cop Crusades On Near Beer

Former Des Moines police chief John B. Hammond leads a one man campaign against near beer in Des Moines. A municipal court hearing addressed 150,000 bottles seized under a search warrant. Hammond argues near beer is an intoxicating malt beverage illegal under state prohibition laws and has warned railroad companies of legal action to halt shipments into Iowa.

Des Moines John B. Hammond Hammond Iowa

Washington Crewman Sues For Divorce In Seattle

James A. Campbell former University of Washington oarsman filed a divorce suit in Seattle against Anona M. Roberto Campbell a New York singer. He said he has not known her whereabouts for more than a year after their marriage in Seattle following her earlier marriages and European travels.

Seattle Wash Anona M. Roberto Campbell New York James A. Campbell University of Washington Oarsman Donald McKenzie Oortland Europe Campbell Hte

Cherry Ice Box Cake and Tomato Salad Recipe Card

A fragmented recipe card lists Cherry Ice Box Cake with buttered potatoes bread tuna and pimentos, and a tomato salad with cucumbers green peppers radishes and French dressing. It includes measurements and prep steps like melting butter, making a sauce, and chilling the salad before serving.

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