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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1936

Page

3

Mothers and radio contest mark church gathering

In a First Christian church banquet the Sutton Bible class honored mothers with a program led by Rev B E Hanes. The event featured violin solos Norene Ann Sterling, group singing, and a menu including tomato juice cocktails chicken patties and strawberry shortcake. Eleanor Jacobs won first in a church radio contest followed by Thelma Elizabeth DeMoss and Leona Mitchell.

First Christian Church Sutton B. E. Hanes W. D. Sutton Hathaway Norene Ann Sterling Naomi Robinson Kenneth Haun Eleanor Jacobs M.p.chuch Leona Mitchell H. J. Mitchell Boyd Street

Social Calendar Highlights From Grafton Events

May schedules include Girl Scout meeting at Presbyterian Church, a Grafton Quota club dinner at Cozy Rest, and weekly skinings with Mrs Cannon at East Main. Mitch and His Gang from WMMN performed at the church auditorium amid twenty entrants in a local talent show, with Miss Jacobs and Miss DeMoss earning top honors.

the Presbyterian Church Grafton Quota Club Cozy Rest Merrie Goodwin W. P. Cannon East Main Street Mitch WMMN Fairmont Grafton Jacobs Alva Jacobs Walnut Street Grafton High School Abe Tackett Elizabeth DeMoss Shirley Temple Leona Mitchell Miss DeMoss Russell DeMoss Longstreet Mary C. Fairchild First Presbyterian Church Woman's Missionary Union of Grafton Mrs Fairchild Fairchild Association of National Workers Bertha Rachel Palmer Easton

Local club notes meeting with refreshments served

Members present included Miss Hallie Newbrough Dorothy Proudfoot Peggy Hannon Pauline Rowe and Mrs Eva Reneman with Miss Hazel McDaniel as a guest. After other business items the hostess and her mother Mrs C C King provided refreshments. The next meeting is set for two weeks hence.

C. C. King Hallie Newbrough Dorothy Proudfoot Peggy Hannon Pauline Rowe Eva Reneman Hazel McDaniel

Grafton visits tied to primary race and fire marshal

Rollo J Conley Fairmont attorney and Republican state senate candidate visited Grafton today. State Fire Marshal Fred B Watkins is visiting Grafton and likely will stay through the primary next Tuesday. Miss Jerry Morgan and her parents from Fairmont motored to Elkins last night.

Rollo J. Conley Fairmont Senate Grafton Iday Fred B. Watkins Jerry Morgan Clark R. Morgan Pairmont Elkins

Stamp Collector President Roosevelt at Desk with Magnifying Glass

President Roosevelt, renowned as a leading stamp collector, studies rare stamps with a magnifying glass at his desk. Central Press notes Miss Morgan attended a Hamilton Honor Society banquet at D. and E. College.

President Roosevelt United States White House Central Press

Relief Spending Reported in Beckley County

County relief administrator E W Worrell reports total relief spending of 250395 30 dollars in Beckley County since January 1. The figure reflects ongoing efforts to aid residents facing hardship with emergency funds and support programs.

Moose Home Ballroom Promises Unique Lighting Display

The Moose Home Ballroom, after a grand opening and renovations led by Steward and Mrs Lawrence Flanagan, advertises a lighting system described as unique in the city. Host Mr Flanagan hints at a visible change this week while decorations feature elaborate pastel crepe paper throughout the room.

Lawrence Flanagan Flanagan

Calvert Estill Gravely Ill With Heart Ailment

Calvert Estill Charleston is gravely ill with a heart ailment after a heart attack suffered three years ago. He has been confined at home awaiting recovery and expects to return home within a few weeks. Secretary Ersel Pepper said admission is limited to members and courtesy card holders.

Ersel Pepper Charleston Calvert (Dick) Estill Estill

Card of Thanks for Janet Mantz Cline dinst

We express our appreciation to all friends and neighbors who sent flowers or expressed sympathy during the death of our sister Janet Mantz Cline dinst of Edinburg Virginia Frank F Mantz and James R Mantz

Janet, Mantz Cline« Dinst Edinburg Frank F. Mantz James R. Mantz

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