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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1939

Page

3

North Central District Roundtable Aids West Virginia Clubs

The North Central District of Woman’s clubs of West Virginia meets at Mannington with eight member clubs including Shinnston Lost Creek Clarksburg Mannington Fairmont Reedaville Morgantown and Gratton. The program committee is led by Mrs E H McDargh. department heads include Mrs Paul P Warden Mrs W J Frey Mrs T M Deegan Mrs Walter Beall and others.

Ateeuas Marav Uiee North Central Woman's Clubs of West Virginia Mannington Shinnston Lost Creek Clarksburg Fairmont Reedaville Morgantown Gratton E. H. McDargh Paul P. Warden W. J. Frey T. M. Deegan Walter Beall Dorothy Beavers C. F. Schroeder Mildred Keefer Dolores Curry W. A. Beavers

Birth announced for Settle's daughter in Philippi

Mr and Mrs J B Settle Jr residents of Charleston and temporary Knollsville due to Mr Settle's WPA appointment welcome a baby daughter born at Myers hospital in Philippi on Wednesday This is their second child from the same family and the notice notes the parents are in the area for the new school project duties.

City Hospital Riverside Beach Route 50 Lawson DeLaney Grafton Fetterman Methodist Church William “Fitter Wayne Hall Lloyd McDaniel Bliss Weaver Edna Trader Vesta Sandsbury Rosie Weaver Lulu Powell Lucille Hughes Esther Peters Goldie McCue Ha!e McDaniel Phyllis McDan- Uinel Zulu Trader Charles Hall George Trader J. B. Settle, Jr Charleston Knollsville Settle Works Progress Administration Myers Hospital Philippi

Personal notices of visitors and travels across towns

Robert Davisson of Pittsburgh returns home for a weekend with his parents. J N Alderson of Charleston state WPA administrator visits Harold Kramer in Blueville. Alderson and Kramer attend Morgantown inauguration of the West Virginia Airmail service. G H Kirk family visit Dubois Pennsylvania and Fairmont guest Lee Bowman visits. Otis Browning and son of Gilbert West Virginia stay with Harold Kramer en route to Terra Alta. William Knotts of Pittsburgh visits Iva Poe and Walter family.

Robert. Davisson Pittsburgh J. N. Alderson Charleston Works Progress Administration Harold ¥. Kramer Blueville Alderson Kramer West Virginia Morgantown G. H. Kirk Dubois Lee Bowman Fairmont Otis Browning and Son Gilbert W. Va Harold F. Kramer Terra Alta William Knotts Iva Poe Walter

City Hospital Patients and Discharges This Week

John Fawcett of Maple avenue underwent major surgery at City hospital Friday morning. Mrs Charlotte Simmons of Walnut street was released Friday from City hospital. Mrs Ella Welch of Washington street has been discharged from City hospital.

Tragedy Hits Clarkson Family In Dual Deaths

Albert Gould Clarkson 28 died in a pickup crash near Flag Knob Putnam County. His father R J Clarkson died of shock an hour after learning of the accident in Ardmore Oklahoma. Survivors include wife Helen Louise Davis Clarkson, infant son, and siblings.

Charleston Clarkson Albert Gould Clarkson Flag Knob Putnam County R. J. Clarkson United Carbon Company Ardmore Okla William Karr Mexico Mary Gould Joe Clarkson Pennsylvania P. J T. L. Clarkson Oklahoma Ann Mary Clarkson Helen Louise Davis Clarkson Albert Gould Clarkson, Jr

Gorham Sterling pattern Greensbrier at Skaggs Co

Gorham Sterling pattern Greenbrier featured at Skaggs and Company showroom. Collectors and dealers note availability and pricing for this historic Frank Lloyd Wright era design. Local inventory highlights include limited runs and provenance details.

Gorham Sterling Greenbrier Skaggs & Co

Centenarian Near Death in West Virginia Hills

Horse Ridge West Virginia May 12 Henry Stowers a claimed 97 or possibly 101 years old lies near death as spring leafs out outside his window His doctor says he cannot survive much longer The aging mountain resident has boasted of strength for years and recalls his 26th year while bedridden all winter awaiting final moments.

Horse Ridge W. Va Henry Stowers Henry Richwood

Garlic Parsley Ald In High Blood Pressure Study

A historical ad notes Garlic-Parsley Ald claimed to lower blood pressure by relaxing arteries and inhibiting digestion. It markets Allimin as a drug available from Grafton Drug and Chemical Co at 16 West Main Street with prices 90c and $1.00.

Exoeani Allimin Grafton Drug and Chemical Co West Main Street

When the leaves come and the long walk back

A fragmented reminiscence recalls predictions and a Civil War tale. Henry recounts walking from Horse Ridge to Portsmouth and back after cashing a 6 check, claiming he was 26 in 1864. He notes he did not enlist, claiming Virginian roots and West Virginia life shaped his stance. An upcoming show in downtown awaits a suitable room and lists committee chairs including Mrs C F Shafer and others.

Henry Horse Ridge Portsmouth Jis Gauley Bridge Kanawha River St. Albans West’ Virginia

June 18 Set as Tentative Date for Flower Exhibit

The General Woman's Club of this city has tentatively scheduled Thursday June 18 for its annual flower show. The event aims to showcase local horticultural talents and draw community attention to gardening.

General Woman's Club

Dave's Mentha Pepsin Relief Promises Fast Gas Vents

An ad touts Dave's Mentha Pepsin as a pleasant liquid remedy to banish gas and bloating, claiming it quickly eases stomach upset, heartburn, and heaviness. The Gratin Drug & Chemical Co. guarantees relief with one bottle and promotes its formula of mentha pepsin with stomach energizers.

Gratin Drug & Chemical Co Dave

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