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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1939

Page

3

Luncheon and social events at Elizabeth Cummings Jackson chapter DAR

Society notes recount a Tuesday luncheon at Cozy, Hes t with Mrs Harold Debendarfer hosting. Regent Mrs Alden Beagle opened with ritual. Program under Mrs Grace Wolf included articles on approved schools, Dies committee report, and a poem collection by Mrs Jay Fleming. Guests included former members Mrs Grace Brydon and Mrs Eleanor Booth.

Elizabeth Cummings Jackson Daughters of the American Revolution Harold L. Debendarfer Cozy, Hest Grace Wolf Jed W. Robinson Elizabeth Handley C.F. Shafer D. A R Jay Fleming Beagle Chamber- Mp Robinson Rector Wolfe Fleming Handley Shafer Ha Walter J. N. Tregellas W. RB. Loar

March Meetings of Pocahontas Degree and Ladies Aid Societies

The record notes a meeting of the De gree of Pocahontas in Red men's hall on March 20 with Indian Sisters gift exchange. On March 31 the Ladies Aid societies of U B church and St. Pauls Methodist hold gatherings in King’s Daughters room and at Mrs Kelvin Parkhill's home, with Harry McMullen and Harold Miller in charge. attendees include Junior Britton Billy Poling Harry McMullen Harold Miller Joe Menear Bob Simmons Junior Hensel Raymore Hensel Charles Menear and Mrs W A Harrison.

Red Men's Hall Indian Sisters Ladies’ Aid Sorciety U. B King's Daughters Room Ladies Aid Society St. Paul's Methodist Church Kelvin Parkhill Gay Street

Local Personal News From East Main Street

Mrs W J Hussion of East Main Street visited in Fairmont on Wednesday. Miss Eva Love returned home on East Main Street after visiting relatives in Pittsburgh Mr and Mrs A Leuthardt Mr and Mrs F A Hinkins and Mr and Ms Francis Wolfe and daughter Ann returned Sunday from Stephens City Virginia where they attended the funeral of Mrs Emma Sampsell aunt of Mrs Leuthardt and Mrs Hinkins. Mrs Fred Malone and Mrs Richar Robey are spending the week visiting relatives in Washington DC. Mr and Mrs Pat McGrady of East Main Street are visiting relatives in Clairton Pennsylvania. Mrs Elizabeth Hussion of Cumberland Maryland has been called here by the serious illness of her brother Luke Kinney of Knottsville district. Miss Ran Holbert who makes her home with Mr and Mrs H A Gatrell Maple Avenue is spending some time with her sister Mrs Scott Bartlett in Belington. Mrs Ada Gall and Mrs Harold Cole returned this week from Philadelphia Pennsylvania where they have been visiting the former's son-in-law.

W. J. Hussion East Main Street Fairmont Eva Love Pittsburgh A. Leuthardt F. A. Hinkins Francis Wolfe Ann Sephens City Emma Sampsell Leuthardt H. A. Gatrell Maple Avenue Scott Bartlett Belington Ada Gall Harold Cole Philadelphia

Fragmented Opinion Snippets From A Themed Page

A garbled collection of satirical lines and mock slogans includes quips about orchids, subway slogans, and a misfiring political jibe. The text references Ashana, Chamber government, and Ghale with odd lines about brains and air conditioning.

Licity Ashana New York Chamber

Emergency operation on Bernita Brown at City Hospital

Mrs Ira Myers and her daughter Miss Bernita Brown of 1 Addison Street underwent an emergency major operation at City Hospital Tuesday afternoon. Medical staff reported the procedure was performed successfully and the patient is currently in recovery.

Law Ira Myers Bernita Brown Addison Street City Hospital

Parlor Licenses Targeted Near Churches and Schools

The State Tax department announced a crackdown on beer parlors near churches, schools, and state or charitable institutions. Tax Commissioner Ernest K. James said licenses will be refused after three months notice, with renewals due by July 1.

Charleston State Tax Department Ernest K. James James

Huge Flying Boat Pan American Flight Leaves Baltimore

The massive PA-20 flying boat departed Baltimore at 9:30 a m EST for Bermuda on the first leg of the largest commercial passenger flight. It carried five passengers and a crew of 14, with about 50 more to join in New York for the over water leg. Pan American has operated smaller ships on this route.

Baltimore Bermuda Pan-American Airways New York Pan-American

Young Screen Star Slugged Near Home in L A

Delia Bogard, 17 year old motion picture juvenile, was slugged and critically injured as she walked near her home. Police fear she faced the same assailant who fatally wounded Anya Sosoyeva on the City College campus February 25.

Hollywood Delia Bogard E. M. Rinehart W. R. Harley Anya Sosoyeva Los Angeles City College Miss Bogard

No Progress Reported In Wage Negotiations

In New York on March 29 Charles ONeill spokesman for the operators said no progress was made at the two hour morning session of a joint committee of eight negotiators seeking terms for a new contract with bituminous miners. The old CIO affiliated union contract expires Friday.

New York Charles O'Neill Joint Committee Union CIO

Farewell to Colonel Planned Late In May

As a farewell gesture to Colonel Richardson, Stonewall Jackson chapter of the ROA of the US A Clarksburg Military District plans a dinner dance for Saturday May 27 at the Waldo hotel in Clarksburg. Set Oberhausen, Captains Showalter and Hardesty and Lieutenants Devericks and Frank are listed.

Richardson Stonewall Jackson R.O.A U.S. A Clarksburg Waldo Hotel E. Oberhausen Carl Showalter E. L. Hardesty A. Devericks Frank

Killed in Crash Braniff Stewardess Among Eight Dead

Louise Zarr a Braniff Airways stewardess was among eight killed when a Chicago to Dallas airliner crashed and burned after departing Oklahoma City. Four others including the pilot and co pilot were severely injured.

Braniffa Airways Oklahoma City Okla Louise Zarr Braniff Airways

Military affair committee plans elaborate event

Fiora committee on arrangements gears up for a military nature affair. Reserve officers may invite civilian friends but urged to buy tickets early to secure reservations. Grafton officers and their friends can obtain tickets at the Sentinel office.

Fiora Grafton Sentinel Office

Play Chosen by Thespians for Spring Festival

Grafton and Flemington and Victory will stage one act plays for the spring festival. Spreading the News selected for Grafton with cast including Virginia Marshall Eloise Lockard Helen Lee Mtanz John H Reynolds Byron Kuhn Floyd Scott Hamilton Richard Leonard Doran Morrison Charles Stafford Richard McProtty Virginia Mahaffey as hostess and Byron Kuhn as host. Barbara Gerkin Mary Louise Ridenour Jane Stibbins will be property managers with Clark Scranage directing stage and lights.

Grafton Thespians Flemington Victory O'Neill Virginia Marshall Eloise Lockard Helen Lee Mtanz John H. Reynolds Byron Kuhn Floyd Scott

Father and Son Burned To Death In Toledo Area Fire

Vance W Hasley aged 32 and his two year old son Merwin were killed in a house fire two and a half miles south of Sylvania Ohio. His wife Mabel Hasley 34 suffered burns to face and hands and other children Ellen three and Phyllis ten months were burned on backs and faces.

Toledo Vance W. Hasley Merwin Sylvania Mabel Hasley Hasley Ellen Phyllis

Martins Reappointed to City Police Civil Service Board

C. W. Martin, general manager of the Libbey-Owens Ford Charleston plant, was renamed by directors as a Chamber of Commerce appointee on the city Police civil service commission. The move reinforces local civic staffing and governance.

Charleston C. W. Martin Libbey-Owens Ford Company Chamber of Commerce City Police Civil Service Commission

Plan to Form Crippled Children's Society in Taylor County

The second meeting of Taylor County officials discussed forming a Crippled Children’s Society with W S Johnson former state treasurer and now secretary of the West Virginia Crippled Children’s Society. They outlined funding ideas and future clinics, with a mass meeting planned for April 19 to elect permanent officers.

Crippled Children’s Society W. S. Johnson West Virginia Johnson Taylor County W. E. Hardin T. M. Deegan F. S. Suddarth Torlock Rasmussen Virgil Rohrbough John McCafferty Fred Lewin F. D. Robinson Dallas Wolfe Hugh R

Ground broken for new hospital in Grafton

Mayor Gillispie broke ground for a new hospital on Beech Street. Byrum must finish the structure by January 1, 1940, but interior work and equipment will cost about $40,000 more. The Grafton High School band performed during the ceremony. In Clarksburg, Bland Walker’s death last December led to the involuntary manslaughter conviction of his brother Anson Henry Walker, 25.

Gillispie Beech Street Grafton High School John T. Evans Clarksburg Bland Walker Anson Henry

Barclay Can Bridge

A rule to stress directs the lead from an almost worthless hand against a no trump. With such a holding the defense devolves on your partner, so you should steer toward your partner’s long suit by leading a short one. If you pick right, your side may down an unbeatable contract.

Almos

Card Play Insights From a Bridge Deal and North South Bidding

A bridge analysis notes ASL 1097 KQ53 ass7 j won three spade tricks four hearts one diamond and three clubs eight. With spade lead and diamond shift the contract stayed exactly game, no overtricks. It discusses lead choices and read of hands, plus a duplicate tournament note where many reached 3 No Trump. Copyright 1989 King Features Syndicate.

North South West King Peatures Syndicate, Inc

GAA Meeting Sets Points for Variety Night Honors

The Grafton High school GAA group met Tuesday night to assign participation points for Variety night and plan social events. Senior sports leaders will receive recognition on day. tickets for field house activities were issued, with numerous members listed as present.

Grafton High School Shirel Byran Angela Cotellis Mary Ellers Barbara Gerkin Charleene Haynes Betty Shaffer Dora Strums Helen Turner Alma Turner Helen Bennett Mary Brage Elizabeth Dotellis Florence Freemond Judy Kite Lucille Payne Gertrude Saffie Francis Léonard Birdie Menear Irene Phillips Jean Rector Dessie Losh Helen Lee Mantz Virginia Newcome Alice Phillips Aline Phillips Joan Reger

April Term Court to Not Include Petit Jury in Taylor County

Judge Herbert W. Dent ordered that no petit jury be called for the April term of Taylor County circuit court. The term, starting April 10 with the grand jury, will have no civil or criminal trials this term.

Taylor County Herbert W. Dent

Local Man Injured As Tree Strikes His Back

Frederick Lucas of West Main street on the Lucas farm at Wickwire was injured when a tree fell on him this morning. Dr. T. W. Heirm specimen failed to find broken bones but the back injuries were very painful.

Frederick Lucas Justice C. P. Lucas West Main Street Lucas Farm Wickwire T. W. Heironismus, Jr

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