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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1941

Page

3

Junior 4 H Club Enjoyable Saturday Meet at Schroeder Home

Almost the entire Junior 4 H club attended a Saturday afternoon gathering at Mr. and Mrs. C F Schroeder’s West Washington street residence. Nancy Nuzum hosted with a program of scripture, pledges, songs, and a long business session led by county agent Carroll Hawkens who spoke on club work. Mrs Bruce Bumgarner, the new club leader, was present. After recreation, Schroeder and Nancy Nuzum served a St Patrick’s themed treat of ice cream cake orangeade peanuts and candy. Members listed include Ruth Bumgardner Jean Blackman Joan Blackman Aldene Beagle Jane Chrislip lip Betty Ann Cole Colleen Courtney Barbara Donley Geraldine Dowell Miriam Friedman Betty Flesher Annetta Frey Jackie Hamner Peggy Hamner Mary Louise Haskins Abbie Hufford Norma Ruth McKeen Richard Dean Parkhill Norma Lee Parkhill Betty Burnside Barbara Jane Powell Hazel Stillwell Anne Vance Phyllis Nuzum and Nancy Nuzum.

C. F. Schroeder West Washington Street Nancy Nuzum Schroeder Jane Crislip Carroll Hawkens Bruce Bumgarner Joan Blackman Aldene Beagle Jane Chrisliplip Betty Ann Cole Colleen Courtney Barbara Donley Geraldine Dowell Miriam Friedman Betty Flesher Annetta Frey Jackie Hamner Peggy Hamner Mary Louise Haskins Abbie Hufford Norma Ruth McKeen Richard Dean Parkhill Norma Lee Parkhill Betty Burnside Barbara Jane Powell Hazel Stillwell Anne Vance Phyllis Nuzum

Dinner Party Of Weekley Sewing Club Is Planned

Seventeen members and guests attended a covered dish dinner at Mrs. Myrtle Frazier's on First Street. Seasonal arrangements and flowers enhanced the setting. A quilting party followed the meal. Prize winner was Mrs. W. P. Clark. Members listed include Mrs. Clark and 11 others. guests included Mrs. J Roy McCue and family. The next meeting is planned in two weeks at Mrs. Paugh's East Main Street home.

Weekley Sewing Club Myrtle Frazier First Street W. P. Clark Clark L. H. Greenwald Victor Rockwell Fred McFarland Robert Wittman Ralph Paugh Ben Poling W. F. Simmons T. C. Gough Lawson DeLaney W. J. Hussion Ralph Shahan J . Roy McCue Ralph McDaniel Joan Louise Anita Jean Shahan Nancy Joan Shahan Paugh East Main Street

Book Benefit At Local School Tuesday Program Planned

A Book Benefit is scheduled for Tuesday at 3 30 p m at Blueville school featuring a nutrition talk and food demonstration by Miss Tucker of Motongahela System. The program includes vocal solo by Ada Jacobs piano selections by Anne Vance Nei Hardman and several vocal numbers with accompaniment by Nancy Adlington.

Blueville Miss Tucker Motongahela Ada Jacobs Anne Vance Nei Hardman Yankee Doods Charles Summers Pete Shackleford Fred Shafferman Bob Raymond Scotty Hoban D. Dawson Billy Brown Ralph Shaw Deny Stevens Tom Weaver Junior Tingler Jim Tingler Nancy Adlington Eilésn Vegon Barbara Corrothers Janice Carrothers Helen Norris Ernetta Skinger Mary Brown Carruthers Deer Pasture Betty Lou Brown Gene Headley Catherine Vegon Joan Knotts

Community group meetings and rescheduled events calendar

A long list of March meetings from Band Parents Club to various church and society groups. Notable items include meetings at Grafton Senior High School, Miss Fannie Holden's home on West Main, and multiple community halls. Several events note date changes or postponements and include hosts, speakers, and activities such as book reviews dinners and initiations.

Parents’ Club Grafton Senior High School Woman's Club Fannie Holden West Main Street E. M. Tomlinson Judson Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church Ade Reese Sarah Barcus Mayme Rogers VFW Fisher St. John's Methodist Church C. F. Shafer Walnut Street W Rose Grove No Wood P. Hall Faye K. Littman United American Mechanics F. R. Beverlin White Faun Council No Degree of Pocahontas Indian Sisters Business Girls Club Jean Murphy Hugh McPhail Woman's Society of West Main Street Methodist Church Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church Book Review T. A. Bolyard China The Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church Public Welfare Department Elks Club J. E. Judson W.va Wesleyan College

Public Welfare Dept Postpones Wo man’s Club Meeting

The Public Welfare department of the Wo man’s club postponed its March 4 meeting to March 13 at 8:30 p.m. at the Elks club. Dr J E Judson of West Virginia Wesleyan College will give an illustrative lecture on his Florida trip. The public is invited.

Public Welfare Department Woman’s Club Elks Club J. E. Judson West Virginia Wesleyan College

Briefly Told Weekend Visit and Local Health Notes

Mr and Mrs B Friedman of Maples Avenue visited in Baltimore Sunday with their daughter Florine and other relatives. P H McGrady of East Main Street shows signs of improvement after a week ill. Mrs Alethea Brown First Baptist Live Wire class teacher is ill at East Main Street home. Mrs W J Huss ion returned to her East Main Street home after several days in Charleston. Charles Austin 527 Thayer Street underwent a major operation at City Hospital last night. Dewey Lemon 240 Front Street admitted to hospital.

J. Friedman Maples Avenue Baltimore Florine Alethea Brown First Baptist Church East Main Street W. J. Hussion Charleston Charles Austin Thayer Street City Hospital Dewey Lemon Front Street

Turkish Navy Sways Straits as Mediation Talks Surface

The piece notes Turkey’s strategic position in the Marmara sea and the Dardanelles access. It reports Germany seeking Turkish mediation in the European war, Britain showing cautious interest, and Berlin sources doubting peace proposals from winners. It mentions Papen’s approach to Saracoglu and the Montreux framework, highlighting Turkey’s naval status and strait fortifications.

Sea of Marmara Germany Turkey Britain Berlin Franz von Papen Sukru Saracoglu Anthony Eden Dardanelles Bulgaria Black Sea Aegean Posporus Marmara

Improvement Noted in Mrs Luther Peacock After Illness

Mrs. Luther Peacock of East Main Street is showing improvement after a recent illness. Her condition has steadied and family reports her spirits are improving as she recovers at home.

Luther Peacock East Main Street

Balkan Crisis Deepens as Bulgaria Joins Axis Parade

Bulgarian forces occupied Sofia and paraded in the capital while fascist units advanced toward Greek border. Balkan powers react with reports of Yugoslavia joining the Rome Berlin Tokyo pact and British mediation attempts in Athens. Eden and Dill visit Greece as Turkish navalgies tighten control of the Dardanelles amid heightened regional tension.

Legation Dardanelles Bulgaria Black Sea Aegean Europe Balkan Zagreb Yugo-Slavia Eden Athens Negotia Yugoslavia Ploesti Anthony Eden John G. Dill Imperial Staff Turkey Istanbul Germany Britain Berlin Slatograd Melnik Trigrad Svilengrad Greece Italy

Farm Program Debated Over Parity Payments Funding

The committee trimmed the Roosevelt plan by allocating 50 million dollars now and permitting commitments for 262 million later, removing discretionary authority. Jagvicius deemed continued payments essential, arguing farm stability is as vital as national defense in postwar adjustment.

Roosevelt Department Jagvicius Congress

Budget Bill Sees Major House Changes and Senate Ease

The budget bill, after Senate acceptance of most supplemental public works funds, totals 71.98 million with more in the house draft. The house plans extensive amendments and will likely replace the original with a committee substitute. Expect limited amendments from majority and possible section by section reading by minority to prolong debate.

House Senate Board of Public Works Dommons

Round World Trip Begun On 1500-Ton Cargo Ship

The 1500 ton General cargo ship President Hayes sailed from Boston for New York on a round the world voyage with 120 crew under Capt. Dale E. Collins. Three company passengers joined the voyage. ship accommodates 100. The President Hayes, built at Newport News, is scheduled to visit 16 ports, aiming to complete the voyage in about 90 days rather than the usual 100.

Boston New York Dale E. Collins President Hayes Newport News

Blue Law Enforcement Strikes Across Delaware

In a widespread crackdown, 250 arrests were made in Wilmington for blue law violations as workers from hotels to milkmen faced charges after public sermons and business closures. Dover offered minimal enforcement while Rev. A H Kleffman of West Presbyterian church backgrounded the scene as authorities weighed options.

Wilmington Dover A. H. Kleffman The West Presbyterian

Radio station executive arrests during church on the air

J Gordon Walsh manager of WDEL was arrested after a church broadcast. Morford labeled Kleffman an accomplice for forcing engineers to stay on duty. Kleffiman, head of the Maryland Delaware Lord's Day Alliance, argued that many acts would be seen as acts of necessity if done by 20th century citizens.

NEELY PLANS Continue to reshuffle state posts

NEELY PLANS Continue from page one as a member of the liquor commission with Carl G Bachmann of Wheeling expected to succeed. F M Peters of Bluefield likely to be replaced by former Sheriff Dell White of Madison Boone. Tallman to lose post as state police head amid talk of G H Crumpecker appointment. Senate action anticipated on Andrews McClue Preston Dadsman Shawhan Hiner Cal lison Snyder and others with Horner still awaiting replacement.

Liquor Commission Carl G. Bachmann Wheeling F.M. Peters Bluefield Dell White Madison Boone County Tallman G H. Crumpecker Mercer County Col. C. C. Tallman Senate Hall Willam L. Horner

Musician Wins Freedom After Aiding His Case

In Pittsburgh on March 3 a 71-year-old Edward S. Clark faced arraignment for intoxication. He claimed to be a piano and harmonica teacher and produced a harmonica, playing "Show Me the Way to Go Home." The magistrate laughed and dismissed the case.

Pittsburgh Edward S. Clark Clark

Two Senators Fight Back In Heated Exchange On Page One

The debate centers on accusations that political maneuvering is meant to frighten the public. Senator Tunnell, defending his stance, declares himself committed to clear, direct action despite harsh rhetoric from opponents.

Debate on British aid bill grows heated in Senate

The Senate enters its third week of debate over a foreign aid bill as supporters claim it speeds victory over Germany while opponents doubt action by Saturday. Chairman George of the foreign relations committee vows to push a vote by the weekend, but opposition leaders see little chance of action.

Senate State Planning Board Council of Defense Court of Claims Neely House Finance Committee America Germany Reich George D.-Ga Foreign Relations Committee Barkley D.ky

Bradford appeals voters for support in upcoming primary

J. B. Bradford says he cannot speak to all voters before the primary and asks, if his re election would benefit the many, for their vote. He thanks supporters if they doubt his qualifications and adds a cordial note to remain friends.

Debates Rattle Over British Aid Loan Plan

Senate debates roll on twenty amendments as opposition claims final speech not delivered. Taft says he counts 44 votes against the bill, while administration backers claim 52 certain votes. Lodge seeks a votes lineup to shift toward a $2 billion loan alternative, Walsh urging credits over the lease aid plan.

Taft Ohio Senator Lodge R.-Mass Walsh Senate Britain Congress

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Wayne Knotts Rosanne Wilson Jane Chrislip Mary Lou Norma Jean Dean Charlotta Fawcett Helen Gay Wiliam Grimes P. H. McGrady Page One Minnesota Senate Judiciary Committee Labor Relations Commission Lydia W. Pinkham King Blue Law Tunnell Grafton P. F. Gillispie Piynoutt Benrus Watch Skaggs and Co. Exclusive Jewelers Distributors J. B. Bradford Clive He Claire Fildert Grafton’ Sentine Pattern Department Fifth Avenue N.Y
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