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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1933
Page
3
Society notes by Goral Parrish Montgomery appear in the daily column with social updates and society editor's remarks. The column includes brief items on local gatherings and notable residents.
The editor insists social columns should not carry advance notices of meetings and speccial events. Ads for such notices belong in proper departments at regular rates. The piece notes numerous city visitors and residents, with names and places including Flemington, Fairmont, Buckhannon, Washington, Wheeling, Blueville, and Pittsburgh, all appearing among the busy social item mentions.
A poetic fragment describes longer days, swelling buds, and willows glowing as lambs bleat. Boys in love repeat ancient words, echoing a timeless springtime mood.
Ernest Lawson 24 an employee of Waddell Fuel Mine No 1 Flemington was injured Thursday at work and is reported resting easily at home. James F Holt a West Virginia University law student spent the weekend with his parents on Maple Avenue and was joined by his schoolmate and fraternity brother Sam.
The writer praises DELYS Olive oil as a staple on the dressing table. It is said to benefit the skin by protection against extreme temperatures and to be used for gentle eye cleansing with a small amount.
Parkview parents attended a Friday night PTA program featuring a devotion led by Rev Tosti a Toy Orchestra of primary pupils costumed as farmers a piano solo by Lillian Sapp and a well received Local and Long Distance play from Pruntytown High School. Casts included John Scranage Esther Baker Pauline Haddix Parmielle Tucker Hazel Whitescarver Barbara Drainer Gertrude Loch and Martha Bartlett with music by Billie Ann Rideneur and Norine Sterling plus violin by James and Elsie Silcott and a Pruntytown 7th and 8th grade playlet The next meeting April 21 will showcase ster oscopic views of Canada by Dr Bucklew.
William Tighe of Lincoln Street filed an early application for a guard post at the Industrial School for Boys in Prunty with N F Kendall. Henshaw mentioned as a probable successor to Supt Flesher, with about 1,000 families in coal regions awaiting action. The health of the unemployed and RFC aid were noted as influencing conditions.
Muddy River near Boston yielded the body of Helen Lindenman, 9, as searchers forced renewed dragging after February disappearance. Police intensified efforts along the riverbank near Prentiss Street, while divers and volunteers continued to comb the area for the other missing child, June Bolduc, eight.
Funeral services were conducted yesterday at 2 pm from Bartlett Funeral Home for Mrs. Janet Ramsey with Rev. Fr. Turvander of First Presbyterian officiating. Burial followed in Bluemont Cemetery, Bartlett Funeral Company in charge. James M. Hamilton funeral was at Otterbein chapel near Dent yesterday at 2 pm for a death at a Mor gantown daughter's home. Rev. Lois Luzadder of United Brethren officiated. Interment in the church cemetery.
Chicago report details Officer Roscoe C. Johnson mortally wounded while protecting a bakery payroll. He fired as he fell, causing a fleeing bandit to drop a bag with more than $1,000. Johnson earlier protected the second floor office during a summer raid that stole $5,000. He struck the shooter, with a blood trail leading to the bandits’ car.
Charleston dispatch reports the federal health department will study Monongalia County to determine if sickness is more prevalent among unemployed persons than employed peers. The state health commissioner, Dr. W. T. Henshaw, was asked for permission to conduct the survey in the sole county chosen in this state.
New York police found a mother and son near death from malnutrition in their home. After taking them to a hospital, officers discovered about $2000 hidden around the residence.
Dairen reports ongoing influx of Shanghai currency to Manchukuo with recent large shipments totaling over 20 million arriving in the past weeks.
The Baker Coal Company has changed hands and now accepts phone orders at 857. All coal will be delivered. Customers are advised to pay coal bills at Trisler Taxi Service on East Main Street. further search for service may be conducted.
Ed Ehlen of Orange California on March 27 unearthed two gold teeth while digging in his back yard. He frantically dug but found no additional pieces, and a close inspection confirmed the two items were dental gold.
New York on March 27 reports many rentals have been made in preparation for the sale of beer. Drinking dens beer stores and beer gardens are planned ahead of the sale.
The show features leading man to Marion Davies Evelyn Brent Greta Garbo Dolores Del Rio Fay Wray Marian Marsh Dorothy Mackaill and Constance Bennett in Rockabye with Joel McCrea Paul Lukas Jobyna Howland Walter Catlett Walter Pidgeon and others. It plays tonight and also Tuesday and Wednesday nights at the Opera House.
The article profiles Joel McCrea, praised for three leading roles opposite Constance Bennett and described as a rare Hollywood success story. A Pomona College graduate, McCrea pursued acting after encouragement from director Sam Wood, rising quickly within two years to top leading man status at RKO and Pathe.
Strand Theatre opens a Coward romance featuring Claudette Colbert and Fredric March. The film showcases sparkling dialogue credited to Noel Coward and Maywright, with praise for its glamorous performances and refined production.
Stuart Walker directs The Firebrand with March and Colbert stars as glamorous lovers. Alison Skipworth, Arthur Byron, Paul Cavanagh and Ethel Griffies in supporting roles. Plot follows two lovers meeting at a Paris masked ball, separation, a year apart, and a night together before an arranged marriage amid fate’s intervention.
A vintage dinner menu for two detailing an egg omelet with creamed mushrooms and buttered beets, plus a fruit salad and tapioca cream pudding. Recipes cover omelet preparation, mushroom sauce, and a chilled tapioca dessert with ingredients including eggs, butter, milk, flour, and vanilla.
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