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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1937

Page

3

Nuptials Planned At St. Augustine's For Miss Tucker And Harry Mason

Miss Ann Marie Tucker, daughter of the late M. J. and Margaret Tucker, will wed Harry Mason, son of Mrs. Margaret Mason and the late Mayor W. A. Mason, in a quiet June 30 ceremony at St. Augustine's rectory. The groom is a Philippi native with background in law, set to practice there. the couple will reside in Philippi. The article also notes a Naomi Chapter 12 Eastern Star dinner honoring new officers and a weekend program with flowers, songs, and talks.

St. Augustine's Catholic Church Ann Marie Tucker M. J Margaret McLaughlin Tucker Grand Street Harry Mason Margaret Showalter Mason W. A. Mason Philippi M. J. Hannon Grafton Woman's Mason Broaddus College West Virginia University College of Law Harvard Law School Naomi Chapter No. 12 Order of Eastern Star Florence H. Wilkenson Frank Wolfe Mary Hoffman Ona Cafferys Wilkinson C. C. Batson Hoffman Ruby C. Bonafield Mildred Debendarfer Carrie O. Cole Arthur G. Yates The Organizatio M. J.tucker Grandstrets St. Augustine's Church Miss Tucker St. Augustine’s School Seton Hill College Greensburg

Popular Ann Tucker To Wed Clarksburg

Ann Tucker plans marriage to Clarksburg while Mrs. Mary Daugherty of Chincoteague Island Va and Mrs. Andrew Sutherland of Wen snd Webster family prepare travel. Miss Dunn returns to Seattle. Daugherty travels home with niece Miss Juanita Getz for the summer. Artill McVicker’s deceased son’s family from Chicago could not attend. Edward E Preiss and Miss Margarret of Homestead Pa visit Mrs. Henry Preiss in McGraw Avenue with Emma Preiss and Mr and Mrs C A Pilson of Fairmont as guests.

Clarksburg Mary Daugherty Chincoteague Andrew Sutherland Wensnd Webster Dunn Seattle Daugherty Chincoteague Island Nice Juanita Getz Artill McVicker Chicago Edward E. Preiss Marigarret Homestead, Pa Emma Preiss C. A. Pilson Fairmont Henry Preiss McGraw Avenue

Social Calendar Highlights From Local Church and Club Events

June social notes include the Bible school entertainment at 8 p.m. in the First Church basement and a Degree of Honor six o’clock dinner at the V F W hall with dues collected. A birthday party for Michael Latham and a Mother’s and Dad’s program at the Central School WPA playground drew family groups and 128 attendees before a dedication at West church.

Bible School of the First Church of Christ Degree of Honor V. F. W. Hall Michael Latham James Yaste East Main Street Eleanor Grow Shirley Trisler Anna Lee Trisler Martha Trisler Helen Hackathorn George, Grow Chester Canfield Hestal Canfield Central School WPA Marie Rogers Elizabeth Gill James Jacobs Jones Smith Donald Bailey Betty Moore

Community United Under New Recreation Hall Dedication

The Main Street M E church celebrated the completion of a new recreational building with a service led by Dr F Charles Jones district superintendent of Morgantown. A debt-raising subscription followed and a social with ice cream cake and coffee was held for about 175 attendees.

Main Street M. E J. Herbert Parks F. Charles Jones Morgantown Methodist Episcopal Churches C. W. Phillips R. L. Brand Howard Withers

City Hospital Discharges Highlight Local Births and Departures

Mrs. Frank Collins and her infant daughter were discharged today. Mrs. D. I. Bailey leaves hospital this afternoon. Willis McDougal had a tonsil operation this morning. Mrs. Alex Katsas and Mrs. Ella May of Newburg were discharged today. Mrs. Gertrude Swisher left for Detroit this morning after a month’s visit, accompanied by Miss Grace Swisher of this city.

Frank Collins City Hospital D. I. Bailey Willis McDougal Alex Katsas Ella May Newburg Gertrude Swisher Detroit Grace Swisher C&y

Edin Outlines New Plan On Spain Crisis

Observers noted that British and French patrol ideas shape Spain policy while Russia criticizes the four power scheme for not consulting all nations. Britain may patrol the eastern coast alone or with France, with plans to withdraw foreigners involved in the Spanish Civil War. Lloyd George signals urgency for a quick solution amid Franco German military moves and submarine incidents.

Russia Spain Britain France Lloyd George Eden

Trophies of Strike Search Planned for Spain Aid

A non intervention committee plans a future meeting in Whitehall to approve a scheme aimed at keeping arms and volunteers from reaching Spain. If approved, the plan would be put into operation.

Whitehall Spain

Rosemont house holds stories of old clashes and Hidden Indian ruins

In Taylor County Rosemonts two story four room house, long abandoned since 1935, sits near an Indian burial ground and flint arrow heads. Neighbors helped rebuild after fires. the Shields family says no known skirmishes occurred. The site once owned by Oren Greathouse, with a garret sleeping area and steep ladder-like stairs.

Rosemont Martin Shields Martin L Harvey Scranage Memor Taylor County Court Shields Martin ‘L. Shields Scott Shields Garret Oren Greathouse

Chamberlain warns House on crisis as patrols reform

Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain described the crisis as serious but not hopeless to the House of Commons. The government pushed a revamped non intervention patrol with expanded vessels and neutral observers abroad to win Italy and Germany’s consent to a cordon that excludes their warships despite objections. Reports from Rome and Berlin echoed the stance, while a state witness testified to killings and robberies during a two month tour of 18 states. Local ties emerged as Victor Gates, slain hitchhike victim, was a cousin of Mrs. Harry Friedman of this city.

Neville Chamberland House of Commons Foreign Office Italy Germany Rome Berlin Victor Gates Lester Brockelhurst Arkansas Harry Friedman Attorney Friedman

Acquit Girl Continued From Pare One Case Outline

Old Brockelhurst, semi conscious and moaning, was moved to Tucker prison farm death house to await electrocution on August 27. The Galesburg hitchhiker testified he believed himself the father of the Felton girl's unborn child.

Brockelhurst Tucker Prison Farm Galesburg Ill Felton

Bicycles On Easy Terms From Local Shop

Large display offers wide selection of bicycles with all sizes and makes. Pay $2.00 each Saturday. Emphasis on real quality, service, and value compared with flashier competitors. We Know Bicycles bicycle sales and service.

Notice to Creditors and Beneficiaries of A. J. Myers Estate

Commissioner of Accounts William P. Samples calls all creditors to present claims against the estate of A. J. Myers deceased with vouchers by December 27, 1937 at the Taylor County Bank Building Grafton West Virginia. Beneficiaries must appear to protect their interests. Dated June 19 1937 and published June 19 26 and July 3.

A. J. Myers Taylor County Bank Grafton Taylor County West Virginia William P. Samples County of Taylor

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Annabel P. Swisher C. E Ann Tucker Lillian Gray Flodie Cunningham Ruby C. Bonafeld Dessie Gough Anna Rendle Jennie Ringler Ella L. Barber Emzie Leamon Grace Plum R. P. Bell Minerva Debendorfer Anna Motter Florence H. Wilkinson Amos Rohr- Rohr Kodak W.R. Loar & Son Pal Jess Caplinge Genevise Abel Helen Reger Flora Abel Margaret Haddix Eugene Abel Lyla Workman Mar Davis Jess Caplinger Albert Fenci Flora, Abel Isabelle Coffman Isobel Cofman Henr Jin Miles McVicker Wendel Nora Lowden Hepsibah Zepha C. Biddingglass Bernard Satterrier Lucille Dunnfield Washington EDIN K. Osborn Manchester O. K. Osborn Robert A Canfield Youngstown Central Pri Kelvinator’s Kelvinator Sidrow General Radio Shop W. Va MR. Grumps Mr.grumps By Les Forgrave Etta Kett Dad Phil BY Paul Robinson
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