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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1933

Page

3

Andrews M. E. Church Ladies Aid Meet At Home

Group A of the Ladies Aid Society of Andrews M. E. Church will meet in regular session on Tuesday evening at the home of Miss Lila Miller Knotts Avenue All are urged to be in attendance Interesting and important matters will be discussed Thornton School Program At Thornton school on Friday March 3 teachers entertained the Board of Education of Fetterman district The program featured a singing scripture and prayers and a long list of musical numbers including duets solos and jokes A pretty St Patrick's Day color scheme was used and refreshments served The next meeting will be at Blueville school with Wal A Wood as chairman, and Emmett Moss and Imogene Devers as teachers Welfare Department of the Women's Club Meets Tuesday at 2 30 with discussons of important matters Ladies Aid Society West Main Street M E Church meets Tuesday 7 30 with business of importance on agenda

Ladies Aid Soety Andrews M. E. Church Lila Miller Knotts Avenue Thornton School Teachers and Board of Education of Fetterman Thornton School House America Ruth Withers Eugene Dick Board of Education Old Village Martha Lee Susan Jane Hedrick Cornet C. A Painter, Jr Clayton Butcher Lloyd Current Margaret Hedrick Virginia DeMoss Goldie DeMoss Emmett DeMoss Silver Haired Daddy C. A. Painter J Warthen Bailey E Bebe Dick Mr. Jones Warthen Bailey Ed. McDougal C. A. Painter, Jr Jerry Rand Emmett de Moss Johnny Mrs. Jones Mary Imogene Dev Emmett Moss Imogene Devers Achers The of Education Earl Jawcett William Es Women's Club Jolliffe's Store Ladies Aid Society Ladies’ Aid Societ of the West Main Street M. E. Church

MELLO-GLO face powder advertised by Grafton Drug

An ad promotes MELLO-GLO face powder claiming long wear smooth skin and a fragrance. It markets a pure, irritant-free formula with a flaky look avoided, selling for 50 cents and one dollar tax free.

Powler Grafton Drug & Chemical Co Adv

Resolution on Hiring School Teachers Endorsed by Mountaineer Council

The Mountaineer Council No. 44 Jr. O U A M in Grafton West Virginia passed a resolution urging Taylor County education boards to give preference to local teachers and reduce nonresident instructors. The action aims to curb emigration for teaching jobs and was published to inform the public and ensure it is on council minutes.

The Sentinel Mountaineer Council United American Mechanics Taylor County Lodge Mountaineer Council No Grafton W. Va Taylor Mountains Boards of Education Grafton Sentinel Grafton Press Mountaineer Council No. 44 Jr. O US A Sec

Personal notes from the city with multiple visitors

Mrs R L Campbell and children Richard and Helen return from Washington where they attended the inauguration. Miss Klaude Spaur, teacher at the local high school, attends the inauguration in Washington. Mr and Mrs John Peters of Philadelphia attend Mrs Barbara Headlogher funeral. Several locals visit relatives and attend events in Washington and Parkersburg.

R. L. Campbell Richard Helen Jean Washington Klaude Spaur Ronald Knotts Pruntytown John Graham Grattonian Newburg John Peters Philadelphia Barbara Fay Brown Wade Carey Fairmont Joe White St. Charles Street E. R. Denison Philippi Clyde, Richman Maple Avenue Parkersburg W. T. Courtney Washington, D. C Edwin Davis

Rainey predicts quick beer legalization in new House

Representative Henry T. Rainey of Illinois, the Democratic speaker nominee, declared the party will legalize beer at the earliest moment, possibly as soon as March 20 under suspension of the rules. He noted a two thirds vote would be needed, but believed majority support exists. The prior Senate version of the Collier bill faced opposition after its alcohol content was reduced, with revenue estimates ranging from 75 million to 300 million dollars.

Washington Henry T. Rainey Ilinois Rainey House Congress Senate Collier Senate Judiciary Committee Democratic Party

Pinchot Caught In Own Bank Holiday Proclamations

Governor Gifford Pinchot of Pennsylvania admits he had only 95 cents in cash when he proclaimed a Saturday to Monday bank holiday. He says he paid the amount and his car has enough gasoline to return to Harrisburg.

Washington Gifford Pinchot Pennsylvania Harrisburg

Married Women to Retain Public Jobs

Chicago reports agitation to remove married women from public payrolls faces legislative inaction. Nebraska and other states consider restricting official posts to family heads, with bills likely to be voted down this week. The proposed law targets wives of men earning over $2,000 annually in public funds.

Chicago Nebraska

Crazed Gunman Kills Two in Cleveland Slain by Neighbors

A frenzied shooter killed two men and wounded eight before police and nearby residents, armed with shotguns, brought him down as he fired at pedestrians. The victims included tailor Louis Callie and Roy Neal, 38, with the assailant felled after a chase through several blocks.

Cleveland Louis Callie Roy Neal Ida Iowdan la

Roosevelt Expresses Sorrow Over Mayor Cermak Death

President Roosevelt expressed deep personal sorrow over the death of Chicago mayor Anton J. Cermak in Miami The president said the news affects him very deeply and personally and noted the bullet that killed Cermak was intended for him.

Oosevelt Cermak Vehineten Anton J. Cermak Miami Roosevelt Chicago

Plans for June 27 vote on 18th amendment repeal

A joint legislative committee drafted ten tentative plans for a special state election on June 27 to choose delegates to a state convention. The convention would declare West Virginia’s stance on repealing the 18th amendment.

Chateston West Virginia

Aged woman Elizabeth Price dies after yearlong illness

Elizabeth Price 78 dies at sister J L Shuman s Sandy Creek home after a year of illness. Daughter of George and Christiana Baker Ensminger of Wetzel County widow of William Price. Survived by brother N A Ensminger Pricetown and sister Jannah J Shuman. Funeral at Priceown Starkey Cemetery Bartlett in charge.

Elizabeth Price J. L. Shuman Sandy Creek Laude George Christiana Baker Insminger Wetzel County William Price Church of Christ N. A. Ensminger Pricetown Jannah J. Shuman Bartlett Funeral Priceown Starkey Cemetery Bartlett Funeral Company

County Court Ends Session With Bridge Ruling

The county court met in regu ar session and will take up several matters. It reconsidered building a 12 foot bridge over Horse Run near Weser man in Feterman district and ordered a 16 foot bridge to improve travel. The afternoon session heard a contest over the estate of the late L D Phillips of Feterman district, with Mrs Mary Telmick represented by Eugene Somerville.

Reguar Horse Run Three Fork Weserman Feterman Ravel L. D. Phillips Fetterman District Mary Telmick Eugene Somerville Hel- Vick

West Virginia Adds Color to Inaugural Parade

West Virginia contributions brightened the inaugural parade. Parkersburg Post A American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps wore white striped breeches with gold and black coats. Piedmont’s Kelly Mansfield wore coal and bright gold breeches. Officials Herbert Fitzpatrick and Mrs. J. C. Burchinal represented the state party.

Washington West Virginia Parkersburg American Legion Kelly Mansfield Piedmont

Guarantee of Bank Deposits Proposed by Nation Committee

A New York group calling itself Committee for the Nation urged a dollar devaluation paired with a government guarantee of bank deposits. Led by Frank A. Vanderlip, the committee favored suspending specie payments, embargoing gold shipments, and studying price stabilization after leaving the gold standard. The group, which includes Rosenwald, Wood, Bendix, Rand, Frazer, Sexauer, and Hammond, says Congress should provide a federal guarantee of all existing deposits.

New York Frank A. Vanderlip Committee For the Nation Congress Mr. Vanderlip The National City Bank Lessing J. Rosenwald Sears, Roebuck & Co General R. E. Woodsi Sears Roebuck & Co Vincent R. Bendix Bendix Aviation Corp J. H. Rand, Jr Remington Rand, Inc Frederic H. Frazier General Baking Co F.H. Sexauer National Dairymen's League Co-operative Association, Inc John Henry Hammond Bangor and Aroostook Railroad National Industrial Conference Board Finance Committee Senate Banking and Currency Committee House

Night of Restlessness and Hospital Wall Collapse Tragedy

A.nline across accounts shows A B Corder, a prominent stockman and banker, recovering from illness after a stroke in Florida and pneumonia at his Route 50 farm home near Pruntytown. Separate reports from Memphis record two inmate deaths and six injuries when a rear hospital wall collapsed under pig wind pressure at Shelby County Hospital for the Poor.

A. B. Corder Pruntytown Memphis, Tenn Shelby County Hospital

Arrests In Clash At Demonstration In D C

Washington March 6 at least three people were injured and twenty were arrested during clashes between police and demonstrators as President Roosevelt told the District of Columbia commissioners he did not object to any parade that would not disrupt traffic. A mixed group including whites and blacks left a meeting hall to march to the District demanding larger relief allowances and equal treatment for whites and blacks.

Washington Mar Roosevelt

O'Brien Sidelined by Rheumatism Delays State Duties

Charleston reports secretary of state William B. O'Brien likely to be unable to assume duties for a week due to rheumatism. In his absence Promes P. Key, chief clerk, will run the secretary of data's office under the former administration.

Holt Charleston Mar Ira J. Partlow Welch Homer A. Holt Kenneth E. Hines Sutton R. Dennis Steed RH. Casto Jackson County Edgar B. Sims Harlan Justice Huntington Justice Audhor’s Wiliam O'Brien

Miss Grace Sharp Recovering Nicely After Operation

Miss Grace Sharp of the Graf tan Webster nike road Morgantown a student nurse at the Mononcahela Hospital underwent a major operation there last week and is recovering nicely.

Grace Sharp Mononcahela Hospital Morgantown

RUMP NAMES Continued From Page One Brooks

Governor Kump announced immediate statewide appointments after a house of delegates probe led to Brooks resigning. Osborn’s term had expired but he stayed on until successors were named. The governor urged a total personnel change and said funding and legislative actions would determine which offices open and how departments are financed amid a growing deficit.

Military Regime Formed in Greece Amid Turmoil

Athens reports a military government established by General Plastiras, leader of the 1924 revolution regime. The recent general election gave a slim edge to Panayotis Tsaldaris’s party, yet Plastiras warns the result blocks stable governance.

Greece Athens Plastiras Panayotim Tsaldaris

Menus of the Day Dinner Menu Highlights and Recipes

The entry lists a daily dinner menu featuring Baked Meat Cakes Beet Salad and Orange Layer Cake with detailed preparation steps. It includes ingredients such as ground beef and pork, crumbs, onions, parsley, celery, beets, cabbage, pickles, and a creamy orange frosting. Instructions cover mixing, shaping, baking, and frosting, aiming for a three-napkin dinner setup for six.

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Coral Parrish Montgomery Adele Riggleman Mr. and Mrs Lawrence Weaver James M. Curley Boston +4 Associated Prose Vicks Plan Farly Rep. Rainey Pinchot Florida Jane Achanton Penercola Milam Anapofati A Press Piicto State Herbert Fitzpatrick J. C. Burchinal B. Corder Ibydrawee Bank Fox Brax West Virginia University Drawee Bank State Senate Tive Tyler County Clarksburg Marshall College Lambie Virginia Polytechnic Institute Mercer County Thomas Tucker County Watson Monongahela Valley West Stephen Mahaffey Grady Ness William & Oarten Miss Grace Sharp Mrs. Garner John N. Garner Capitol Associated
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