Social column woes in Sentinel spoof party satire
A humorous society item pokes fun at the failing Sentinel society section. The writer recalls failed bouts with dancing, poker, and deputy Jimmy Guth, then imagines a wedding spectacle with odd bets and farcical detail. The piece notes Coral-Reef Montgomery Ward & Company and a T N T Club meeting with officer elections.
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Coral Reef
Monty Ward & Company
Society News
George
Society
Jimmy Guth
My Beauty Hint By Mary Phillips Stage Actress
Mary Phillips argues against fixed hairstyles and urges women to change coiffure with seasons. She believes hair, like wardrobe, should evolve to reflect evolving fashion and personal growth rather than stay tied to last year’s cut.
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Mary Phillips
Coats Show Three Quarter Length Styles At Paris Display
Paris fashion note highlights new coat designs with three quarter length sleeves and cape shoulders. Fabrics include pe, Pert taffeta and chartreuse cotton crepe, with full rustling skirts and floor sweeping hemlines. Lucile designs feature beige linen ensembles and high necks with white linen blouses.
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Paris
Lucile
Pray
Club Officers and Bake Night Prizes Report
President Mrs Richard Williams and secretary treasurer Mrs Lora McVicker led a meeting with three banco tables. top score earned by Mrs McVicker, second by Mrs William Clark, consolation to Mr Richard Williams, guest prize to Mrs Anderson. Numerous guests and members attended with plans for the next gathering at Mrs W A Colebank’s home. Also noted were the Low Mood Club gathering hosted by Mrs Eva Custer in Blueville and several local residents attending or visiting on business. Giraffes water needs noted as camel comparison.
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T. N. T. Club
William Wilson
Earle Ridenour
Richard Williams
Earle Bennett
Lora McVicker
William Clark
Anderson
Mesdames Clay Kinney
Wm. Bolinger
W. A. Colebank
Elsie Parkhill
Rena‘ Cole
May Hathaway
Hannah Colebank
Alfred Zambro
Pauline Parkhill
H. M. Haislip
A. V. Parkhill
Bernice Bumgardner
Ruth Bumgardner
Lowise Zambro
Evelyn Saffel
Leoma Zambro
Eva Custer
Depression Club
Blueville
George W. Luzadder
Mabel Watkins
Fetterman
W. van Inderstine
Pittsburgh
Mr. Inderstine
Old Line
G. T. Bartlett
J. Lee Evans
Fairmont
Rotary Club
Layne H. Ford
Washington & Lee University
Igton
Gene W. Ford
Pruntytown
John 8. Linn
Glady Creek
Dreadful Parodies on Motherhood and Men in Verse
A cryptic verse fragment mocks motherhood and male roles, suggesting satire on gender expectations. The text hints at strain and societal pressures, with fractured phrasing and references to parental duties and male participation.
Incomparable Spring Fashion Collection Headlines
A Spring display showcases coats suits and dresses by Teaching manufacturers. The collection emphasizes style quality and tailoring with moderate prices. Accessories complete the wardrobe with a note that everything must match. Readily accessible novelties promise chic and coordinated outfits.
Hospital Notes from City Hospital Update
Mrs. Edna Rosier Smith of Parkview underwent a major operation at City hospital today. John Cassell of West Washington Street, a medical patient there for ten days, was discharged this morning.
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Edna Rosier Smith
Parkview
City Hospital
John Cassell
West Washington Street
Former Local Woman Marian Herr Jackson Dies in Charleston
Friends report the death of Marian Herr Jackson in Charleston after burns from a grate fire. She is survived by her husband Goodlow Jackson of Charleston, two grown sons, and sister Dove White. A native of Grafton, she was daughter of the late John B.S. Herr, long-time Taylor County clerk.
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Marian Herr Jackson
Charleston
Home Missionary Convention In Session
Several Graftonians attend the Morgantown District convention of the Women s Home Missionary Society at Fairmont today and tonight. The Queen Esther Circle an auxiliary group hosts the banquet as an annual feature of the church program.
Three Victims Up In Mayor's Court Today
One plain drunk appeared before Mayor Charles O King's court with a guilty plea and a $5 fine paid. Two loiterers were picked up on charges not finished in this report, with the proceedings continuing.
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Charles O. King
Patrolmen Began Reports Lead to Mayor's Discharge
Latrobe street late last night patrolmen Helms and Mast reported incidents and were ordered to report to the mayor this morning. After listening, the mayor dismissed the cases.
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Latrobe Street
Helms and Mast
Easter Sermon Set By Rev Roof In City Church
Knights Templar De Molay Commandery No 11 will assemble at St Pauls Lutheran on Easter. Eminent Grand Commander Jonartes G Corbin announced the Easter sermon will be by Rev BF K Roof pastor of the church. Knights will gather at the Masonic Temple and march to the church.
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Grafton
de Molay Commandery
Knights ‘Templar
St.Paul’s Lutheran
Jonartes G. Corbin
BF. K. Roof
Masonic Temple
Urge Roosevelt To Intervene To Halt Attacks Upon Jews
A delegation of Jewish war veterans of the United States left a resolution at the White House urging President Roosevelt to act to halt attacks by the Hitler government on Jews. J. George Fredman, commander in chief, delivered the document to Marvin McIntyre. The group also pledged support for veterans allowances realignment.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
United States
J. George Fredman
Marvin McIntyre
Morgantown Council Hears Argument Against Beer
In Morgantown on March 30 opponents urged caution on legal beer as the city weighs changes. West Virginia University professor David Dale Johnson warned that easy beer could reveal student misbehavior unseen before. Attorney Will 8. John urged slow action and noted concerns about spike potency.
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Morgantown
David Dale Johnson
West Virginia University
John
Clover seeding protects California watershed by air drop
Two thousand acres in the Santa Barbara National Forest were seeded with clover by airplane to reduce rain wash. A new migratory bird refuge is being established in the Sacramento Valley, California.
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Santa Barbara National Forest
California
Sacramento Valley
Menus of the Day for Mik and Children
Recipe list for codfish balls cabbage salad and caramel pudding with detailed measurements and steps. Codfish balls use salted cod and potatoes. cabbage salad blends spices with cabbage. caramel pudding relies on brown sugar milk and eggs. Serves with cream or as a dessert.
Remodeled National Defense Is Proposed to Save Money
Washington March 30 A remodeled national defense system to increase efficiency and save 250 000 000 to 300 000 000 dollars yearly was urged to the house by Col William Mitchell former brigadier general and former assistant chief of the army air corps He proposed merging land sea and air forces into a department of national defense with a single head Assistants would supervise army navy and aviation activities
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Washington
House
Wm. Mitchell
Army Air Corps
Mitchell
United States
Army
Navy
Direct Relief Bill Taken Up By Senate
Washington March 30 The senate today took up with a view to passage before the week end the administration bill providing 500000000 for direct relief grants to the states. Sponsored by Wagner Gos tigan and LaFollette the measure is a main point in the administration relief program. Some Republican opposition was anticipated but Democratic leaders predicted early passage.
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Washington
Senate
Wagner
D. N
Gostigan
Cole
LaFollette
Wis
Jeaders
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the Sentinel
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Kate
Willie Kimmel
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Europe
Yours Truly, Carl Currey
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Cretonne
The
Dollar Store
Main ST
C. T. Bartlett
Webster
W. A
Ben Franklin
Benjamin Franklin
Monongahela System
Graftonian
Home Missionary Convention
Rev. Roof
St. Paul’s Lutheran
Knights Templar
Union Brokerage Inc
Morgantown Avenue
Baker Coal Company
Trisler
East Main Street
Liberty Shoe Shop
Grand Theatre Ladies
Morgantown Council
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