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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1934

Page

3

Women’s Club Elects Officers At Grafton Meeting

Grafton Woman's Club holds final meeting of 1993 34 at Elks lodge with rainbow dinner. New officers named for the upcoming year include Mrs. W A Beavers Sr as president and Mrs. W J McGonagle as first vice president. Guest speaker Mrs. F I Cooper discusses Federated Woman's Clubs and future club duties. A Surprise Shower honors Mrs. Cedric O Reynolds and infant Clarence Miller Reynolds.

Woman's, Club of Grafton Elks Lodge Esseh Cuit F. Glark Anne Cruise Anne Tucker Jack Wilson F. I. Cooper Central District Keyser Federated Woman's Clubs Cooper Grafton Club W. A. Beavers W. J. McGonagle Richard Bartlett Howard Cameron Luke B. Ross C. F. Shafer

Social Calendar Tonight and Thursday in Grafton

Community groups in Grafton announce meetings through Thursday including Sewing Club at 7 30 at Mrs Datty Detson Walnut Street Woodman Circle at 1 30 Thursday afternoon Women’s Auxiliary of the Methodist Church at 7 30 Thursday evening Queen Esther Circle at Andrews M and Church at 8 Thursday Novelty program and Juvenile and Adult meetings Thursday Modern Woodman Hall Little Theatre presents The Last of the Lougherys Friday 8 20 High School auditorium Ladies of the G A R at 2 Friday Walnut Street home Mrs Isaac Losh plans May 30 celebration Ladies Aid at First Baptist Friday lunch 11 to 1 B and O Veterans and Ladies Auxiliary meet Tuesday May 8 Modern Woodman Hall

Andrews M. E. Church C. V. Miller Walnut and Maple Avenue Cedric O. Reynolds Clarence Miller Reynolds B. W. Perine Miller Woodman Circle “Sewing Club Grafton

Wonderful New Face Powder Promises Youthful Skin

Advert explains MELLO-GLO powder for poor complexions and aging skin. It touts a special tint and finish that look youthful, claims long wear, pore minimization, and smooth spread. Describes powder as pure and non irritant, priced at $1.

Members Dine and Present Gifts to Little Sus of Honor

The group served delicious refreshments and presented several lovely gifts to the little misses of honor. Attendees included Mrs. J. N Yates Miss Lora Ford Miss Rose Ford Mrs. Frank P. Sterling Mrs. R. C. Wood and many others. The presentation was by Mrs. R. C. McDade in her charming manner.

J. N Yates Lora Rose Ford Frank P. Sterling R. C. Wood May Sharps O. M. Sinsel Harry C. Compton Jed W. Robinson G. Thomas Vance W. Perine W. C. Barnes R. C. McDade Ona Q. Jefferys L J. Loar W. R. Loar C. V. Miller Cedric O. Reynolds Sués RC. McDade

Woodman Circle Meeting Opens in Modern Woodman Hall

Woodman Circle No 3 will meet Thursday afternoon at 1 30 in the Modern Woodman hall. The meeting will be draped in memory of Mrs Mary E Le Rocca national president who died April 9. April dues must be paid at this time. The Ladies Circle of the First M E Church South held a meeting with president Mrs Dessie Hall presiding. They plan a play Choosing A Husband on Friday May 4 at the church with refreshments on sale. Sixteen members and two new members joined. The next meeting will be at the church. Invitations note the marriage of George S Zinn to Jessie Adele Paulsen at Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal Church Woodyard Ave Chandler Detroit on May 16. Miss Clark of Fairmont appeared in a Quota Clubs floor show at Melody Manor near Fairmont Monday. The Grafton Bridge Club will hold a tournament Thursday at the Moose Home starting at 8 o clock with nine tables already entered. Charles Englehardt is president. reservations to him before Thursday.

Woodman Circle White Rose Grove Woods Cade Woodman Hall Thursandy Mary E. le Rocca Ntional Ladies Circe First M. E. Church South Dessie Hall Lyle Powell Goldie McCue Margaret Knight George Zinn S. M. Zinn Yates Avenue Jessie Adele Paulsen F. Paulsen Detroit Michigan Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal Church Woodyard Avenue Chandler Grafton Miss Clark Betty Clark Fairmont Melody Manor Clarksburg Clark Frances Dunham Anna Heflin Grafton Bridge Club Moose Charles Engleshardt Cora Lee Flora Corpening Bridgeport San Diego Calif Emma C. Webb Harry Webb Los Angeles John Evans Charles En Lehardt Philippi Martin Jr. l Rowlesburg Clarence Bartlett Simpson David Williamson Simpsison W. B. Rightmire Brookside Aurora Lucy Hopemont William Ai-Young Grafton’ Banking and ‘Trust Company

Births in Meadland and Bridgeport Families

Mr and Mrs James Thompson of Meadland near Bridgeport welcome Patricia Joan born April 29. Mrs Thompson was formerly Miss Fannie Preston. Mr and Mrs Harry McLaughlin near Bridgeport announce Emma Rosalie born April 20, seven pounds, mother formerly Miss Roxie Hitt. James Thompson and wife celebrate seven pound daughter Patricia Joan born Sunday at the Thompson grandparents’ home in Clarksburg.

James‘Thompson Meadland Bridgeport Patricia Joan Fannie Preston Harry McLaughlin Emma Rosalie Roxie Hitt James Thompson Thompson Clarksburg

Procter Gamble Chairman William Proctor Dies in Cincinnati

William Casper Proctor, 92, longtime Cincinnati industrialist and philanthropist, died this morning after a bronchial pneumonia. He had been hospitalized Saturday and rallied briefly Monday before his condition worsened. He served as chairman of the board of Proctor and Gamble.

Proctor-Gamble Head Cincinnati William Casper Proctor Proctor and Gamble Company

Desperado slain during jail break at Tucker Prison Farm

Flitt Harback, a western Arkansas desperado serving a life term for a bank robbery murder, was killed while attempting to flee at Tucker Prison Farm in Arkansas on May 2.

Desperado Tucker Prison Farm Ark Flitt Harback Arkansas

Unclear event amid worsening medical condition

The subject yesterday suffered another relapse and his condition grew worse throughout the day.

Bank of Flemington 1934 condition report summary

Receiver I C E Lawhead swears the March 31 1934 statement for Bank of Flemington is true and complete. The report lists assets totaling 1,703.35 in disbursements and 166,699.24 in personal items, with secured and unsecured liabilities and various real estate and asset protections. Local notices report regional residents traveling to San Diego and Pittsburgh for visits and business, with health updates and staff changes noted in Clarksburg and surrounding towns.

Bank of C. E. Lawhead West Virginia Harrison Alice Wickes Bank of Flemington Flemington W. Va C.E. Lawhead

Roosevelt Sets Bi Metal Money Plan In Motion

Washington May 2 Roosevelt advances his bi metallic money standard policy as White House officials dispute the next move. The president and a speaker in the crowd exchange lines about perseverance and right, with a quip about marriage and weakness echoing the mood of the event.

Washington Ee Roosevelt White House

Unclear ad fragment invites browsing without pressure

A damaged fragment asserts a welcoming offer to visit without aggressive sales tactics. It notes no high pressure push and invites customers to look around freely, implying a local storefront open to visitors.

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Coral Farrish Montgomery W. A. Beavers, Sr Grafton Woman’s Club B. & O. Veterans and Ladies Auxiliary Homford Wanda T. Stewart Walter H. Wyeth Victorville San Quentin San Rafael TOTAL Tipbrovena E. Lodge Ross Jeff Currey Rex Milliken Mannington Groton W. B.pendergast Huston Margaret McMullen Pittsburgh Roosevelt Ben -H. Franz W. Main Bt Friend
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