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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1933

Page

3

Joint Meeting and Missionary Notes Highlight Montgomery Society

Society pages report a joint meeting of Baltimore and Ohio Veterans Ladies Auxiliary at Modern Woodman Hall tonight for important business and attendance urged. The Woman's Home Missionary Society of Andrews M E church held a large meeting with plans for an apron social on March 30 and a Tea on April 18 with program details and speakers noted. A separate item recalls Ty Cobb lemonade memory from 1905 shared by Spartanburg jeweler R Skalowski, describing Cobb as a rising star and the nickel sale that funded his early earnings.

Baltimore and Ohio Veterans E Ladies Auxiliary Woodman Hall Woman's Home Missionary Society of Andrews M. E Mattie Jace Jaco J. V. Knight J. N. Tregellas A. E. Brown H. C Compton Spartanburg 8. C Ty Cobb Busness R. Skalowski Cobb Skalowski Augusta

Woodman Circle Sewing Club to Meet Tomorrow Evening

Woodman Circle Sewing Club will meet tomorrow evening at the home of Mrs. Bert Isner 19 Beech Street. All members urged to attend. Eastern Star Woman's Club holds its annual meeting Thursday at 8 pm in the mic Temple with husbands and guests invited. Groups seven and eight oversee hospitality. Mrs Walter In and Mrs Fred Malone chair entertainment. Mrs Carrie Cole and Mrs Clara Withers head entertainment. A social time and fine program planned.

Woodman Circle Club Woodman Circle Sewing Club Bert Isner Beech Street Eastern Star Woman's’ Club Mic Walter Fred Malone Carrie Cole Clara Withers

Arms embargo legislation to be passed by U S

The United States informs Britain it will press for legislation to empower the President to declare an arms embargo against any nation. Britain had lifted its embargo on China and Japan after no other nation acted, drawing criticism that China faced a disadvantage.

Washington Great Britain Ronald Lindsay China Japan

My Beauty Hint Screen Actress on Brushing Hair Waves

A film star offers a beauty tip to preserve waves by using an uneven stiff bristle brush on a curved handle. Lift hair step by step, brush from underneath and on top, work both sides, and include the hairline and neck. Then comb waves into place with care.

Fingerprints Fail To Take Twice In 10000

Charleston police identify that only two men out of over 10 000 prior visitors could not be fingerprinted. George T. Warren Jr. explains one man, a burned railroad fireman, and another with only finger bumps resisted prints. He adds burned individuals can still be identified via feet prints or palm impressions.

Charleston D. C Charleston Police Bureau of George T. Warren Warren

Curtailment In Road Activities Is Ordered

Gov Kump orders state road commission to halt all surveys for proposed highways not essential to ongoing projects. He also orders storage of all automailes and equipment not absolutely necessary for effective operation.

Charleston Mar Kump State Road Commission Road Commission

Gasoline Price War Rages In Clarksburg

Gasoline price war erupts in Clarksburg as filling stations offer cash customers special discounts of one to three cents per gallon. City prices range from 12.9 to 18.9 cents per gallon including taxes.

Clarksburg

Revival at Parkview Nazarene Draws Large Crowds

Church of Nazarene revival at Park View led by Rev. A J Tosti of Youngstown Ohio draws big crowds. Eleven prayed Saturday night. Tonight is public school night with a special music program. Services start at 7 30 each evening.

Church of —the— Nazarene Park View A. J. Tosti Youngstown Ohio

Correction notice for Quilt and Curio Show ribbon winner

The Sentinel clarifies a prior error in reporting Mrs Mary A Wilson as the ribbon winner at the Quilt and Curio Show in Jolliffe's Community rooms on Saturday. The correct recipient is Miss Mary A Wilson, a resident of the city connected with the 8 Market at 15 West Main Street, who earned a ribbon at the popular event.

Jolliffe's Mary A. Wilson Mice Wilson

Muddy Creek Recreation Club Receives Charter

Charleston dispatch reports a state charter granted to the Muddy Creek Recreation Club Inc of Kingwood a non stock corporation Incorporators include Carroll D Price Elmer F Jacks Charles G Baker Howard C Boggs and A L Bogers all of Morgantown March 14.

Charleston Muddy Creek Recreation Club, Inc Kingwood Carroll D. Price Elmer F. Jacks Charles G. Baker Howard C. Boggs A. L. Bogers Morgantown

Davis Faces Hard Job at Arms Parley

Washington dispatch notes diplomat Norman H. Davis will lead U S efforts to steer a path to world disarmament amid rising tension from China Japan and the Hitler regime. Davis sails for Europe after a Rooseveldtalk with the president and will negotiate with broad powers rather than a fixed American plan.

Davis Washington Norman H. Davis Roosevelt Europe State Department Tharmament China Japan Far East Colombia Peru Bolivia Paraguay South America Geneva Adolf Hitler Germany

Salem councils nominees chosen by two parties

Salem voters named two party nominees for city council after ward caucuses. Industrial picks Roy Powell in first ward Mrs Dorsey Wilcox in second ward Carl Bailey in third ward. Citizens choose Jules At they in first ward H D Snider in second ward E J Bee in third ward. Election set for April 4.

Salem Industrial Citizens Industrial Party West Roy Powell Dorsey Wilcox Carl Bailey Citizens Party Jules Atthey H. D. Snider Secentd E. J. Bee Third Ward

Mrs Davis Reports Daughter Escaped Pacific Quake

Mrs Mary A Davis of Long Beach California writes to her daughter Mrs Harry LaRue Robb formerly Miss Helen Davis in this city to say she escaped injury in the Pacific coast quake. She encloses messages from her three brothers Lester Lonnie and Lynn Davis who run a mercantile business in Long Beach and say they are safe.

Harry LaRue Robb Helen Davis Mary A. Davis Long Beach California Pacific Coast Robb Lester Lonnie Lynn Davis

City Visitors Include Felton Swiger and Hechmer

Ersel Felton of Route 6 and Thomas Swiger of Bridgeport are in the city today on business. Attorney John L. Hechmer is here in Philippi on legal matters. George Waddell of Philippi was a prominent business visitor yesterday. Creed Scranage of Lost Run is in town for business. Leonard Knotts of Route 3 called at the Sentinel office in Grafton to renew his subscription.

Ersel Felton Thomas Swiger Bridgeport John L. Hechmer Philippi George Waddell Creed Scranage Lost Run Leonard Knotts Grafton Sentinel

Banks Reopen In District Amid Clearinghouse Activity

Richmond and Cleveland Federal Reserve posts announce 39 member banks in 13 cities of the Fifth District may reopen today after treasury authorization. Names include Washington DC area banks such as National Bank of Washington and National Metropolitan, plus Charleston Charleston National Bank and Wachovia branches in North Carolina and South Carolina. In Wheeling, West Virginia, 50 Fourth District banks gain reopening authority, with several Wheeling institutions listed among those allowed to resume normal business.

Richmond Federal Reserve Bank The Treasury Washington D. C Columbia National Bank Liberty National Bank Lincoln National Bank National Bank of Washington National Capital Bank of Washington National Metropolitan Bank Uggs National Bank Second National Bank Baltimore Canton National Bank First National Bank Maryland ‘Trust Company National Central Bank National Marine Bank Westin National Bank Noliuik Nauta Gall Olcom Mee and Crus Ovavowrd Citi Zeno Dional Sani Lyiaetes Natonal ‘Baus Tudytatsenta A Ata ' Trust. Company Wudkenseeresal Zinatieiin Naliuiki Bank Its National Exchange Nana Charleston W. Va National Bank Sanawha Sansine ‘and ‘Trust Company Kanawna 'Valley Bank National Bank of Commerce First National Bank of South Charleston Huntington First Huntington National Bank Asheville N. C Wachovia Bank and Trust Company Charlotte American Trust Company Commercial National Bank Union National Bank Charlotte National Bank Raleigh Wachovia Bank and Trust Company Winston-Salem Wachovian Bank and Trust Company S. C Carolina Savings Bank Atlantic National Bank Wheeling Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland Federal Reserve District Ohio West Virginia National Banks of West Virginia Wheeling Bank and Trust Co National Exchange Bank of Wheeling Security Trust Co

Trained Secretaries Boost Value to Congressmen

Congress sees a surge of experienced private secretaries as members arrive better prepared. A veteran secretary is valued higher than new hires, with many newcomers arriving in Washington already skilled in parliamentary routines. The report notes Robert L. Jefferys joined Senator Lonergan with Virginia Morris as key assistants.

Congress Ship of State Washington Bush Robert L. Jefferys Senator Lonergan Virginia Morris

Oklahoma crude output falls as Texas gains offset

An 82585 barrel drop in Oklahoma production from closing Oklahoma City fields reduced national output by 21598 barrels to 2146363 daily, per Oil and Gas Journal. Eastern fields rose 500 barrels to 106500 daily. Also noted are two Dover brothers leaving England on a Europe and North Africa tour in a 30 year old car priced at 8s 6d.

Julsa Okla Oklahoma Oklahoma City Texas Oil and Gas Journal Dover England Europe North Africa

When the Big League scouts sign you up

Carl G. Bachmann’s eight year partner left her office and Mr. Kramer of California took over the Bachmann office. Miss Morris exited with the furniture and fixtures. Elizabeth Bond, Hugh Ike Shott’s expert stenographer and typist, joined Rep. Imhoff of Ohio without pay loss. The moral hints that being on the ball attracts big league interest.

Carl G. Bachmann Kramer California Bachmann Miss Morris Elizabeth Bond Hugh Ike Shott Rep Imhoff Ohio Big League

Governor Erickson Resigns to Join Walsh's Senate Post

Helena Mont March 14 Governor John E Erickson resigns to succeed the late Thomas J Walsh in the United States Senate Frank H Cooney lieutenant governor becomes Montana's chief executive and was sworn in immediately by Chief Justice L L Callaway Erickson had been elected to a third consecutive term and began his ninth year January 1

Helena Mont John E. Erickson Thomas J. Walsh United States Senate Frank H. Cooney Montana Erickson Cooney L. L. Callaway

Lightning wrecks school smokestack at Carrick high

A storm caused lightning to strike a 175 foot smokestack at Carrick high school, shattering windows and injuring four students among about 1500 pupils. Bricks and debris flew into classrooms as teachers restored order. The chimney served the school's heating Plant.

Pittsburgh Carrick High School

Railway Agent Freed Of Slaying Charge

Huntington march 14 Evan Hall special railway agent was acquitted of the slaying of John Gatling negro of New York a Pullman porter here January 6 Hall pleaded self defense.

Huntington Evan Hall John Gatling New York Hall

Understanding inflation and bank deposits in money supply

Newark March 14 Ex explains that inflation stems from bank deposits and credit rather than currency. It notes total money supply, how expansion occurs via Federal Reserve bonds, and how overexpansion risks deflation and bad loans, using 1929 figures as reference.

Newark Federal Reserve Banks Federal Reserve Federal Reserve J.bank S.bank

Menus of the Day by Mrs. Alexander George

A luncheon menu suitable for St. Patrick s Day serves eight. It includes Tomato Juice Cocktail Tuna Croquettes Shamrock Orange Marmalade Fruit Salad and Caramel Cream Tarts with coffee. Recipes list ingredients and step guidance for each dish and note serving on crisp lettuce with dressing.

Alexander George

Legion backs economy bill 25 percent cut urged

The American Legion's national legislative committee released a statement through Ray Murphy of Ida Grove Iowa saying the Legion would accept a 25 percent reduction in World War veterans' benefits. It argues economy is needed in government expenditures and that the basic structure of relief should not be destroyed while supporting a 25 percent cut to benefits.

Washington American Legion National Legislative Committee Legion Ray Murphy Ida Grove Iowa

Official Of Bank Not Given License Found Dead At Home

Washington March 14 Robert 8 Stunz 45 vice president of the Park Savings Bank was found dead in the cellar of his home today police reports indicated he killed Park Savings Bank did not deceive a license to reopen. Fifteen Years Among the Beasts of the South American Juniqie The Strange Story of a Former Mechanic Surrounded by Strange Wild Creatures in The American Weekly with Next Sunday's Baltimore American Buy It from your Weal dealer ox newabo y

Washington Robert 8. Stunz Park Savings Bank the Magazine Baltimore American Ox Newaboy

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Coral Parrish Montgomery United States Church of Nazarene Revival Parkview Preston Hitler Moose Home Weldon Williams Menber Mainbocher Associated Press Ronbrent Walsh J. R. Brackett Mr. A Mr. B Eahohoo AO Savbavs Atx Legionaires
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