Graf ton society notes and community events roundup
Graf ton clubs host a joint meeting with the American Association of University Women featuring a one act play with a cast led by Mrs Ward and Mrs Robert Clayton directed by Mrs E M Tomlinson. Social hour to follow and no admission charged. Also coverage of Webster PTA meeting, Lindy Club dinner and dance, St Patrick’s Dance by the American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps, and multiple church and social group activities with parties, games, and programs across the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club of Grafton
American Association of University Women
St. Paul's
M. E.waurch
Ward
Robert Clayton
Virginia
University Club
Ladies Aid Society of Andrews M. E. Church
Lila Miller
Mattie Jace
Knotts Avenue
Pearl Hussion
J. K. Murphy
Edna Poling
Rotary
Joe Carter
My Beauty Hint By Marion Shilling Health Advice
Health is beauty and accessible to all with sound habits. The piece urges tight eating, proper drinking, breathing, exercising, sleeping, and thinking. It highlights right thinking as essential and promotes stimulating, optimistic thoughts to reflect loveliness in the face.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Shilling
KUMP EXTENDS SESSION IN WHIRLWIND DELIBERATIONS
Charleston March 8 The legislature extended its regular session to March 31 after a 74 to 14 vote in a whirlwind session. The House debated prohibition again and heard a bitter utility speech by Delegate Holt. A bill for a state convention to repeal the 18th Amendment faced opposition over costs, with estimates of 75 000 to 100 000 for a June 27 special election.
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Senate
House
Holt
Chairan
Herold
Braxton
Fred L. Fox
Sutton
Henderson
Doddridge
Govenor Kump
Hiner
Kump
Howard A. Holt
Suttons
George T. Watson
Fairmont
P. D. Shingleton
Clarksburg
Ernest L. Bailey
Thomas
Mintes Department
Fox
West Virginia University
Marshall College
Potomac State School
West Virginia State College
Westo
Charleston
House of Debates
Lewis
Economy and Efficiency Committee
Speakeasy crackdown continues after wiretapped evidence
The text notes continued coverage of speakeasy investigations, stating no more wiretapping or liquor purchases will be used as evidence for consumption. The report underscores ongoing enforcement and legal actions tied to illicit establishments.
Antiseptic Mouth Wash Claim Draws Trial Demand
A new antiseptic mouth wash promises unmatched care at half the usual cost. Five million trial bottles were distributed to druggists to prove its value, with a 10 ounce size offered at 35c and a 75c value for 35c. If not satisfied, customers may return unused portions for a refund.
New Enforcement Plan Shifts Drug Actions to Local Authorities
Woodcock defended a March 3 order shifting drug enforcement where Congress cut funds, placing decisions on local authorities and forecasting fewer central actions. The change aims to cut costs while leaving unresolved how states without local acts will respond and how spook ease sources will be targeted.
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Woodcock
Congress
Roosevelt
Personal visitors and local business in Clarksburg area
W T Bartlett and son Charles of Sheron Pennsylvania visited sister Mrs H L Carroll and father W T Bartlett before returning home in Pennsylvania. Theodore Miller John Moran Charles Leary and Bunk Kunst drove to Clarksburg yesterday. Attorneys Fred L Shinn and W B Talbott attended legal and business affairs in the circuit court and city. Leslie Dennison of Evansville and Dr W O Byrd of Elkins were in town for business and old friends noted. Lucile McCafferty of Maple Avenue visited Mrs Robert White in Salem. Dr Byrd, formerly local, has many friends here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Bartlett
Charles
Sheron
W. B. Talbott
Philippi
Leslie Dennison
Evansville
Richard Gerstell
Pinehurst
N. C
Lucile McCafferty
Maple Avenue
Robert White
Salem
W. O. Byrd
Elkins
Byrd
Tax or heavy penalties proposed to curb hoarding
Washington March 8 Democratic leaders draft an emergency banking plan weighing a heavy tax or severe penalties to deter hoarding but no final decision has been reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mrs Hattie A Grow Dies in Morgantown at 65
Mrs. Hattie Ann Grow of Morgantown, 65, died at home Monday evening after a three week heart illness. Born in Taylor County, she joined West Main Street Methodist Church 41 years ago and later affiliated with a Morgantown church. Her husband A M Golow was a city patrolman. Survived by two sons, seven daughters, a brother and two sisters, plus 25 grandchildren. Funeral arrangements set for 11 am at her home with a 2 pm service at West Main Street Methodist Church. Interment in Bluerr.
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Herbert
Henderson
Lincoln Street
Charles Cassell
Genevieve
Ed. Cassell
Marie
Robert Edward
Alice Reese
Lee Henderson
Ray
Dorsey
Lloyd L. Shriver
Henry Goff
Hayward
Joe
Frank Westcott
Aaron Westcot
Garrett Hedrick
Elizabeth Shriver
Alice Shriver
Hattie Ann Grow
Morgantown
Mrs. Grow
Taylor County
Francis
Ann Goodwin
Jesus Christ
West Main Street
Main Street
Methodist Episcopal Church
A. M. Golow
James A. Grow
Gand
Robert L. Grow
Barney Cullen
Pt. Marion
Anna Farris
W. H. Pierce
Alvah Mackey
W. A. Bailey
A. E. Lincham
Herman Wade
M. H. Goodwin
Bellaire
Ohio
H. Hawkins
Oasemont
R. E. Nuzum
Calvacade
Grafton
J. B. Runert
Corinth
W. Va
Eugene Dick
Legion Plans St Patrick Day Dance At Moose Home
American Legion members meet at the Moose Home to finalize a St Patrick Day dance and appoint a committee to plan May 30th Decoration Day events in Grafton. Several out of town guests are expected at tonight's meeting with the local chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Moose Home
the Legion
Grafton
Notable Northland travel talk at Kiwanis club
Mr Wilkins spoke on the Yukon and Ontario counties during an illustrated lecture for the Kiwanis Club at Blen Avon. The guest recalled his trips to the far north and was noted as the architect who designed the county jail and sheriff's residence.
Officers uncover Moonshine Still Near Cecil While Pursuing Warranted Men
Constables Wilhelm and Smith searched near Cecil for William and Hayward Mayle on assault and battery warrants when they discovered a complete moonshine still in a ravine by a mountain stream in Barbour. Forty gallons of mash were found. the outfit was destroyed and mash poured out. A portion of the still and mash sample were seized, owner absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelm
Smith
Cecil
William
Hayward Mayle
Taylor County
Oine
Barbour
Negro Spirituals By Mississippi Four Delight Grafton Crowd
Rex Lanham reports the Mississippi Four presented a stirring program at Warren M E Church in inclement weather. The quartet offered Negro spirituals sacred songs and plantation melodies with fine solo work and humorous stage moments. They perform on WMMN Fairmont at 4 45 PM and schedule a Morgantown return next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Lanham
Grafton
Warren M. E. Church
WMMN
Fairmont
Morgantown
Wilkins Lectures On Big Game Hunting In Wilds Of Great North
A. H. Wilkins, longtime Pittsburgh resident and Independence native, lectured last night at Pruntytown high school under the Parents Teachers Association. The architect described eight Alaska and Ontario trips, sharing photos and insights into the lives and habits of big game and their remote habitats.
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Wilkins
Great North
A. H. Wilkins
Independence
Pittsburgh
Pruntytown High School
Parents ‘Teachers’ Association
Alaska
Ontario
Canada
Cliftons
Max Springs
Ancient Quilt Set to Dazzle at Curio Show in Jolliffe’s
Mrs Ed E White of this city supplies details of a 110 year old quilt to be exhibited at the Antique Quilt and Curio Exhibit in the community room of Jolliffe’s Store on Saturday March 11. The quilt was begun by her grandmother as a girl of eight aboard a ship crossing from Scotland to Philadelphia in 1823 and completed by hand four years later. The quilt’s maker later married John Jordan and the family settled in Grafton in 1856 becoming prominent residents. The grandmother then gifted the quilt to her granddaughter Carrie Chaney now Mrs B E White, who has preserved it through the years as a cherished relic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolliffe
Ed. E. White
the Sentinel
A.A. Holt
W. E. Rightmire
Catherine Grant
John Jordan
Grafton
Scotland
Philadelphia
Richmond
Baltimore
Baltimore & Ohio
Virginia
Jordan
Carrie Chaney
B. E. White
Revival at Nazarene Church Garners Growing Interest
Evangelistic services at the Church of the Nazarene in Parkview attract rising attendance. Youthful evangelist Rev. A J Tosi from Youngstown Ohio delivers engaging nightly messages. Last evening Rev. Tosti spoke on six questions about man and uplifted the congregation. District Superintendent Rev. C Warren Jones will attend tonight’s meeting as the public is invited to continue these old fashioned gospel services.
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Church of the Nazarene
Parkview
A. J. Tosi
Youngstown
Ohio
Tosti
C. Warren Jones
No Local Scrip Issuance Contained by Banks
C Jay Fleming of First National Bank says no local scrip will circulate until banking issues are cleared. Banks comply with federal and state rules and stay in touch with the situation, with no plan to use local or clearing house script. The piece also notes the United States as the largest producer of asbestos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Jay Fleming
First National Bank
Sentinel
Menus of the Day: Prune Pudding and Dishes
The Dinner Menu lists Prune Pudding with lemon sauce and coffee, along with Baked Pork Chops with Candied Sweet Potatoes and Escalloped Cabbage. Recipes include prep steps and ingredient amounts for each dish, detailing sauces, baking times, and serving notes.
John Bradford Chosen Ruler by Elks Lodge
John Bradford was chosen exalted ruler at the annual election of Grafton Lodge No. 308, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Other officers elected include Fred C. Haymond, Thomas P. Kenny, E. W. Doll, Simon J. Friedman, W. P. Clark, and H. C. McDade. Induction of officers and appointees is set for Tuesday night, April 4, with Frank C. Kley presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bradford
Grafton Lodge
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Fred C. Haymond
Thomas P. Kenny
E. W. Doll
Simon J. Friedman
W. P. Clark
H. C. McDade
Frank C. Kley
Supreme Court affirms sheriff payment for tax ticket work
A Tyler county circuit court decision directing the county court to approve a $200 payment to the sheriff for assistance in preparing tax tickets was affirmed by the supreme court. Charleston reports also note house bill 228 final passage by the senate allowing Randolph county court to move funds from its road fund to the general fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Tyler County
Supreme Court
Senate
Randolph County Court
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