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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1933

Page

3

Virginia Alice Kinter Weds Leonard Gank in Quiet Grafton Ceremony

In Grafton West Virginia at 821 West Boyd Street Miss Virginia Alice Kinter wed Leonard J. Gank in a quiet ceremony performed by Rev E F K Roof. Attendants included Ceciley G Losh as matron of honor and C D Losh as best man. After, the couple left for a motor trip and will reside on West Francis Street after July 4. A large reception followed with a twenty five pound wedding cake baked by Ceciley G Lash and a display of gifts.

Virginia Alice Kinter Leonard J. Gank Parents Home W. Boyd Street L W. Kinter West Boyd Street Selah Muller Ray Withers Lorhengrin E. F. K. Roof St. Paul's Ceciley G. Losh Grafton Ceciley G. Lash Latern West Fran Leonard Gank West Boyd St West Virginia Business Girls Club Grafton Park Anna Korte Ada Poling

Wy Beauty Hint weOTHY TREE Screen Actress

A screen actress shares a personal relaxation routine using Witch hazel on eyes as a rest cure for weary orbs. She emphasizes the importance of complete relaxation for health and attractiveness during leisure moments.

Weothy Tree

Virginia Senator Seeks Special Session on Beer Legalization

Richmond June 28 definite movement to convene the Virginia general assembly in a special session without the governor's call to legalize beer. Senator William M. Tuck telegraphed members of both houses urging a petition so two-thirds support would compel the governor to issue the call. he would then prepare a formal application.

Richmond Virginia General Assembly Pollard William M. Tuck Tuck

Oklahoma House votes to urge special session on prohibition

Oklahoma City June 28 The Oklahoma House of Representatives votes 63 to 34 to urge Governor W H Murray to permit a special session of the legislature to submit the question of prohibition to voters. The action aims to repeal existing alcohol laws and reopen the statewide debate.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma House of Representatives W. H. Murray

Governor veto blocks state convention delegate bill

In a concurrent resolution the request moves to the senate for action. During the regular session Governor Murray vetoed a bill that would set up conventions to pick delegates for a state convention to resolve the issue. He argued the measure is unconstitutional.

Senate Murray

Personalities In City For Legal, Clerical, And Social Matters

Attorney J. Blackburn Ware of Philippi is in the city today for legal business. Attorney Brooks Deveney of Pairmont attends circuit court. The Rev E F K Roof Paul Brestel Miss Dorothy Nye Miss Elizabeth Shafferman and Miss Lucile Grennaman attend the Lutheran League state convention in Morgan town today and tomorrow. Mrs L W Heinlein of West Main street returns from Clarksburg after a visit. Mr and Mrs William Morris and son Vernon of Reeves avenue Fairmont are guests of Mr and Mrs C L Boyce of Blueville. Mrs Morris is Mrs Boyce’s sister. Mrs W T Courtney spends yesterday in Clarksburg on business. George Foster, now living in Proctor W Va, moves to this city to reside with his brother Arthur Foster on E Main Street.

J. Blackburn Ware Philippi Brooks Deveney Pairmont E. F. K. Roof Paul Brestel Dorothy Nye Elizabeth Shafferman Lucile Grennaman Morgantown L. W. Heinlein West Main Street Clarksburg

Cooking School Of West Penn System Draws Crowd

The Frigidaire cooking school sponsored by Monongahela West Penn Public Service is held at the Jennings building on West Main street drawing large crowds. Miss Betty Harper, home economist, demonstrates economy of quantity buying, pre preparation of foods, dressings, salads, garnishes and desserts.

Frigidaire Monongahela West Penn Public Service Company Jennings Building West Main Street Betty Harper Harper

HITCH-HIKER TRAVELS 1070 MILES TO CHICAGO EXPO

Guy Loughry left Joliet Missouri last Wednesday and reached Grafton last night after a hitchhiking journey of 1070 miles. He spent the night with his Uncle Constable W A Wilhelm and this morning continued to Seven Islands Tucker county to visit his father Charles Loughry before starting back to Missouri.

Missouri Grafton Chicago Guy Loughry Joliet W. A. Wilhelm Charles Loughry Seven Islands Tucker County

1300 Dry Officers Will Be Dropped

Washington reports 1300 prohibition bureau employees informed their services will be dispensed with by June 30 to cut expenses by four million dollars for the coming year. The action aims to reduce payroll costs and streamline operations across the bureau.

Washington Prohibition Bureau

Fashion notes on lacework jewelry and shoe holes

The notes describe lacings matelasse two pressions appearing in fashion, pique jewelry carved in pique patterns, and three identical bracelets worn together. It notes this year’s trend of holes in the tops of shoes, not in the soles, and mentions cut-out designs and perforations as inset features.

Rodent Elimination Contest Demonstration Planned

A six year Monongahela system aims to showcase rodent control prowess with a demonstration by Miss Harper. The planned event features a tally including 046 mice 1 025 ground squirrels 983 moles 528 rats 265 gophers 173 rabbits and 33 mountain bears, and will run Thursday afternoon from 2 to 4 o'clock at the school.

Rodent contest staged at University of the Philippines

The University of the Philippines organizes a contest inspired by the Pied Piper of Hamlin. Lane County Four-H boys plan to showcase improved cold storage methods as part of the citrus season efforts in Eugene, Oregon.

University of the Philippines Eugene Ore Hamlin Land Lane County

Aftermath to pray ers all over in election cheers

A vivid reflection on the election night, praising the outcome and unity while noting candidates, votes, and local notes. The piece celebrates West Virginia pride, recounts a water of sentiment, and ends with a humorous remark about the morning after no arrests in police court.

Jellied Tomato Salad Dinner Menu by Mrs Alexander Georg

A vintage menu featuring Jellied Tomato Salad and Creamed Chicken and Mushrooms for six. Includes Browned Potatoes Buttered Carrots Bread Plum Jam Angel Food Cake Dessert Coffee. Recipes detail chicken stock, mushrooms, pimientos, peppers, and gelatin molds with steps for a layered cold salad and lettuce garnish.

Gnats Defeat Planes In Humble Flight Caper

In Salt Lake City on June 28 a tiny saltwater gnat swarm clashed with a US Army Air Service plane over mud flats near the Great Salt Lake. The insect swarm clogged the carburetor’s screen filter, forcing the plane to a downed landing, a curious victory for the gnats.

Salt Lake City Great Salt Lake United States Army Air Service

Eagle breaks own neck after woodland crash

Oliver on uemerbae shows a mounted golden eagle with a six foot ten inch wingspan as proof of an unusual woodland mishap. Se melsberger says the bird was killed when it struck a tree while swooping to seize a pheasant, breaking its neck.

Oliver Uemerbae Semelsberger

Mannington Man Is Given Rank Of Major

Washington announces the promotion of Captain Herbert L. Kidwell of Mannington West Virginia to major in the regular army quartermaster corps. Kidwell, formerly a Mannington resident, is the son of Hannah Kidwell and has a brother James Stewart living in Mannington. He has many relatives in the Barrackville area.

Mannington Washington War Department Herbert L. Kidwell W. V Ary Quartermaster Corps Major Kidwell Pia Hannah Kidwell Batie James Stewart Nington Barrackville

Sugar kills man in New Orleans sugar plant accident

In New Orleans on June 28, 2231 Paul Fonsecca died after five sacks of sugar toppled at the American Sugar Refining Company plant. The incident left Fonsecca fatally injured, with authorities detailing the industrial mishap.

New Orleans Paul Fonsecca American Sugar “Refining Comepany

Also Mentioned on This Page

Coral Parrish Montgomery Cis Street J. F. Kinter Irven L. Kinter Charles J Smith and Son Fairmont R. J. Mayle J. L. Pugh Rowlesburg C. B. Paugh Freeland Paugh Terra Alta Franklin, Paugh L. W Pythian Sisters Friendship Temple No Lulu Sappington Mary E. Nicewarmer Knights of Pythias Duco DuPont UNION Wwe Pone Rely Morgantown Avenue W. VA Virginia Oklahoma Ted Ben H. Franz W. Main St Cooking School of West Penn System Vincent Coll Harlem New York Associated Press Nyo YALE Joseph P. Crowley Betty Jones T. A. D. Jones New Haven Conn Gilbert J. Vincent Tygarts Valley Taylor County America West Virginia Hills California Palce Alexander Georg Eagle Charles G. Corbin Muito Tehcher
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