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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1950

Page

4

Mrs Current Succumbs To Illness At 75

Mrs Virginia Current, 75, of Route 1 Thornton, died Saturday at 7 a.m. at her home after seven weeks illness. Born September 10, 1874 in Barbour County to John Will and Minerva Nutter Harvey, she was married to William C. Current. Surviving: husband, one daughter Mrs Selah A. Sidelsteel, Thornvony, and brother George J. Harvey, plus sister Miss Sarah Harvey of Rock Bridge Ohio.

DeHia Virginia Thornton Cutterit Barbour County John Will Minerva Nutter Harvey William C. Current Selah A. Sidelsteel Thorn‘vony Ore George J

Noted Hollywood writer’s chaotic screening night

OB RISKIND, the Hollywood writer, recounted a disturbing experience when he ripped a picture to shreds and called it the worst piece of tripe he ever saw. A man in the room claimed, I wrote the picture, as Riskind attempted to repair the scene by citing other set pieces.

OB Riskind Riskind

Family ties mend as Jenny returns home at last

In a crowded hospital room Natalie and Brent aid Jenny after a long absence. A plan to marry Gary unfolds as Natalie reveals her engagement and Brent's support. The sisters share warmth and worry while pondering future housing and life in New York.

Jenny Brent Natalie Nanda Zonedus Enow Diane Nat Gary Nee Mar New York State City City ‘Hall Town Hall

El Morocco Nightlife and a Curious Manhattan Fan

A colorful New York column describes El Morocco as the premier club, noting manager John Perona’s gatekeeping and fashion cues like neckties affecting seating. It then shifts to a mock Athens water shortage notice, and ends with a playful riff on a tiny electric-fan gadget as a desk novelty for hot city days.

el Morocco Johns Perona John Mr. P Lana Turney Satie Mr.p Tecra Most Andgent New York Jess Grim Fred Dickenson Kay Posh Bell Publications Miss Posh Athens Piraseus Manhattan Halvah

Fragmented Seventeen Scribbles From A Retro Page

A garbled excerpt riffs on luck with odd numbers and pagodas. It notes Ivy Calendar shortening days and a New York girdle maker touting curves. It mentions Stalin as worst dressed and census figures for Los Angeles near two million with rising prices and haircuts at fifty dollars.

Mrs Arrington Dies Yesterday In Grafton Home

Mrs Ida Belle Arrington age 78 of Grafton Route 4 died at 2 pm yesterday at home. Born July 4 1871 in Taylor county she was the daughter of the late W Smallwood and Mary Scranage Smallwood. Her husband Cole Yoh is deceased. Survived by son Charles W Arrington at home two brothers Bert Smallwood Bridgeport Route 3 and Albert Smallwood Grafton Route 4 and three sisters Mrs Clara Currey Grafton Route 4 Mrs Allie M Currey Grafton Route 4 and Mrs Flora Maxwell Shrimston also survived. She was a member of Harmony Grove Baptist church.

Ida Belle Arrington Grafton Arrington Taylor County Clara Currey Allie M. Currey Flora Maxwell Shirnston Harmony Grove Baptist Church

Henry S Roeller Dies Suddenly In Pottstown

Henry S Roeller 48 of Pottstown Pennsylvania died Saturday evening after a sudden illness. Born January 2 1902 in Potts town he was son of William H Roeller deceased and Mary B Schneider Roeller. He owned Roeller Amplifying system with Cetlin and Wilson show and belonged to Stieh ter Masonic lodge and Shriner. His body was shipped to Potts town for burial with funeral services planned for Wednesday. Irich iron deposits noted near Hainan Island off China.

Henry Schneider Roeller Pottstown Pennsylvania Mr. Roeller William H. Roeller Mary B. Schneider Roeller Florerice Evelyn Heig~eller

Christmas at Jenny Henle's House Delights and Gifts

On Christmas Day a warm inside scene unfolds as Brent and Natalie decorate a tree, Diane and Fred visit, and Mrs. Henle brings treats. Gifts are exchanged, including a sketching pen for Brent and a handmade cheese board from Dick. A playful moment with Jenny’s puppy Bruce and talk of a new pup Elsa plans to bring adds to the cozy family celebration.

Brent Natalie Diane Fred Mrs. Henle Jenny Nat Son of Wink Denny Faith Dr. Higbee Garth Eyal Dick Peetie Elsa Ghillie Fandiva Bruce Pete

Missing Northwest plane believed wrecked in Lake Michigan

Reported evidence from the search area near St Joseph includes jackets and blankets marked NW, a plane log book, maintenance records, and fragments of human remains. Flares lit the water as divers prepared to resume at daybreak. the 53 aboard are presumed lost after winds and electrical storms battered Michigan Friday night. A resident described a roaring noise and a bright flash before a deafening crash.

Northwest Lake Michigan Northy West Airlines St. Josep

Plane explosion sighting fuels lightning strike theory

Eyewitness accounts from a naval reservist and others describe a flash of lightning followed by a red and white burst near a New York to Seattle flight. The reports bolster the theory the plane blew up after being struck. Separate notes mention radiant heating under sidewalks in New York and prairie dog tunnels over 100 miles long.

Naval Reserve New York Seattle Park Ave America Midwestern Plains Book of Knowledge U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Obituaries for Mrs Ida Belle On and Mrs Delia Virginia Current

Two obituaries announce services for Mrs Ida Belle On Tuesday at Harmony Grove Baptist Church at 2 30 p m with Reverend D F Desist officiating and interment at Harmony Grove Cemetery. Friends may call Bartlett Funeral Home. Also Mrs Delia Virginia Current’s service is Tuesday at 2 p m at Knotts Funeral Home with Reverend E L Arnold officiating and burial at Wobddsdale Cemetery.

Ida Belle Harmony Grove Baptist Church D. F. Desist Harmony Grove Cemetery Bartlett Funeral Home Delia Virginia

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