Wedding Announced for Jessie Coffman and Donley Smith
Society notes report the May 10 wedding at Andrews parsonage of Jessie Coffman and Donley Smith with witnesses Louise Jones and J L Ratcliff. The couple will live on a Boothsville farm. Also covered are Florida travel, Morgantown gatherings, Ladies G A R meeting, West Virginia University Link Day pledges, and a birth notice for Rosemary Sutler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Coffman
Benjamin Coffman
Boothsville
Donley Smith
Carney Smith Straight
Enterprise
Andrews
Samuel Jones
Louise Jones
This
J. L. Ratcliff
West Viri Pinia University
Morgantown
Bill Murray
Harry Murray
James F. Holt
Howard H. Holt
Anna Margarete
Mary Margaret Mary
Eleanor Inkle
Weston
John Davisson
Eston
Stanley Dadisman
Lington
Kim
Mary Edna Bradley
Esther Fflewhouse
Rholendron
Li-Toon-Awa Honary
Leanor Barnett
Margary Mary
Clarksburz
Clarks- Re
Hospital Notes and City Hospital Update
Miss Virginia Ridenour of Beech Street underwent a major operation at City Hospital this morning. Hospital attaches report that E. K. Satterfield, who accidentally shot himself when a tool he was carrying fell from a ladder two weeks ago, is getting along very nicely and as well as could be expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Ridenour
Beechreet
K. Satterfield
My Beauty Hint feature on restful sleep and mindset
A fragmentary French screen article notes beauty rests on a calm mind and regular sleep. It suggests a woman stays beautiful when her mind is free from distress and she gets adequate nightly rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ess
Local call to buy American made products
A speaker cites foreign restrictions on imports to protect domestic industries and argues American tariff laws are insufficient. He notes Carr China Co. and its W. J. Frey claim competitors from Japan, France, and Germany. The speaker urges local workers and customers to favor locally made goods for mutual benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Frey
The
Carr China Co
Japan
France
Germany
Personal notices of town visitors and arrivals
Mrs C O Newton returned from Kentucky where she spent the winter with relatives. Martin Kester, Harmony Grove farmer, is in the city on business. Miss Mary McComb and Clyde McComb of Moundsville visited Mrs Birtie Thompson. A C Morris, Hepzibah farmer, attended to business. Luther Bolyard of Blueville to take new duties with Baltimore and Ohio Railroad at Fairmont. Miss Myrtle Kite returned from Shenandoah Virginia. Donald Shahan of Tunnelton and W M Maloney of Newburg were in the city on business. Clinton Knotts of Tunnelton and H C Haller of Philippi also in town on business. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Murray and Mr. and Mrs. C C Batson left for Edinburg Virginia to visit friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O. Newton
Kentucky
Martin Kester
Harmony Grove
Mary McComb
Clyde McComb
Moundsville
Bertie Thompson
Third Street
A.C. Morris
Hepzibah
Luther Bolyard
Blueville
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Fairmont
H. C. Haller
Philippi
Harry Murray
C. C. Batson
Edinburg
Virginia
Church Preaches Holistic Premarital Instruction
Rochester, May 16. The Rev. C Rankin Barnes urged Episcopal clergy to include emotional social and economic aspects in premarital guidance. Rectors should discuss ages and mental attainments, honeymoon plans and housing choices to aid newlyweds. He warned against overly active honeymoons hindering marital harmony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester, N
Protestant Episcopal Church
C. Rankin Barnes
Social Service Department
National Council
Festival Queen Crowned At Branchville Spring Festival
Marie Elizabeth Byrd was formally crowned queen of Branchville South Carolina’s annual Spring Festival. The coronation closed a week of gay festivities highlighted by parade events and community pageantry, with supporters praising Byrd’s poise and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Elizabeth Byrd
Branchville
S.C
Cigaret Girl Under Guard Identifies Killer
Rose Malone, a cigaret girl, identified Charles Kunowski today as the killer of public enemy Rocco Belcastro. The hoodlum was found dead in an automobile, trussed with wire, shot, and wrapped in a burlap bag. Police guard Malone to ensure her presence at a coroner's inquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Rose Malone
Charles Kunowski
Rocco Belcastro
Lightning theory in mystery deaths sparks inquiry
Indiana Pa May 16. A theory lightning struck and killed James N Allis 77 and his sister Jane 74 whose charred bodies were found in the ruins of their farm home was advanced by County Detective Harry Kooser State police joined county officers in the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
James N. Allis
Jane
Harry Koozer
Howard Kennedy Severely Injured by Spike Nail
Howard Kennedy keeper of Mt Calvary Cemetery suffered a deep forearm wound from a spike nail on a box while loading into a car. The injury likely severed an artery and caused heavy bleeding before medical help arrived. He was taken to Dr Whitescarver’s office with Chief Henderson assisting. several stitches were required to close the wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Kennedy
Mt. Calvary Cemetery
Kennedy
Whitescarver
Wallace Henderson
Diocesan Synod of Catholics Opens in Wheeling
Wheeling May 16. A two day session of the Wheeling diocesan synod of the Catholic church opened today with a pontifical high mass conducted by Bishop J. J. Swint. More than 1000 priests from eight deaneries including two counties of West Virginia and seventeen in Virginia attended. The gathering, held only once every decade, is among the church's most important meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
Wheeling Diocesean Synod of the Catholic Church
J. J. Swint
West Virginia
Virginia
Child's clothes grown up like mother's today
Paris May 15 Children’s outfits mirror adult trends with matching jackets for ten year olds and hats and bags for eight year olds. White collars and cuffs, crepe blouses with suspender skirts, and belts with bright gold buttons feature in wear for wary days. A priy wool frock for 8 with a linen collar and cuffs and a matching jacket is noted, while 12 year olds wear soft blue pebbled cotton suspender frocks with detachable white blouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rita Ferris
Associated Press
Paris
Plays by Queen Esther Missionary Society at Andrews M E
Two plays Too Much Matrimony and Kidnapping Betty will be staged by the Queen Esther Missionary Society of Andrews M E Church at 8 p m on Thursday evening May 18 1933 in the church. Musical numbers by Mrs Mary Hetner. Admission 25 cents adults 15 cents high school students 10 cents children. The cast lists several named characters and the plot centers on a nephew faking marriage to gain an allowance leading to comic trouble.
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Betty
Queen Esther Missionary Society of
Andrews M. E
Mary Hetner
Ernest Howard Culbertson
Phil Gloyd
Cecil Daugherty
Julia
Exarah Canfield
Florence Arnold
Catherine White
Hattie Chalmers
Dorothy Brown
Henery” Chalmers
Ralph Keefover
Phil
Buick Improves Mileage At Century of Progress Show
Buick showcases new models promising more miles per gallon and better overall efficiency at the Century of Progress exposition. Engineers highlight improved fuel economy and refined performance across multiple lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buick
Kidnaping Betty at Fielding Farm Farce Debuts
A one act comedy presented by the local theatre group features Dan Fielding, his relatives, and neighbors in a witty feuding story. Bud Simpson and Joanna Fielding drive most of the petty quarrels with lively dialogue and returning comic bits. The play promises lighthearted humor and strong regional character in a role lineup led by Mrs Hilda Paugh.
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Betty
Eugene Hater
Dan Fielding
Fielding
Kenneth Daugherty
Nat Madows
Raymond Sayre
Bud Simpson
Dan
Jun Marshall
Betty Meadows
New School
Oma Mae Casteel
Mollie Fielding
Mildred Graham
Joanna Fielding
Dorothy Bryan
Sally Perkins
Martha Powell
Hilda Paugh
Boy 10 Confesses Accidental Shot Killed Sister
Charles Strong 10 tearfully said he fired the rifle by mistake in his parents home. The bullet went through two doors and hit Eileen 11 on the front porch as she read a newspaper. Police had earlier suspected an insane killer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Strong
Tileen
Eileen
Fines Imposed In Magistrates' Court Cases
Three cases heard by Magistrate Charles P. Lucas resulted in fines. Newton Gawthrop, 18, was fined $25 plus costs for speeding an automobile through Pruntytown. Ralph W. Fimple, Fairmont, faced his own penalty in the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Contractor
Smith
Wilhelm
Magistrate One Co. Jeffery
W. J. Morris
Fairmont
Pruntytown
Charles P. Lucas
Newton Gawthrop
Ralph W. Fimple
Dry Group Plans To Present Play
The West Virginia Anti-Saloon League plans a stage presentation to advocate its cause. The effort, noted as part of a broader campaign, aims to reach audiences with dramatized statements on prohibition and temperance in Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
West Virginia Anti-Saloon League
Baker Cox May Go To Conference
President Roosevelt reportedly selected five Democratic leaders to head the American delegation to the economic conference opening in London on June 12. James M. Cox Newton D. Baker and Bernard M. Baruch named to accompany Secretary Hull and Senate committee chairman Pittman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
London
James M. Cox
Newton D. Baker
Bernard M. Baruch
Hull
Pittman
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Menus of the Day Dinner Plan From Leftovers
A dinner menu using chicken loaf with creamy sauce and sides breton string beans and pear salad. The recipe lists 1 1 2 cups diced chicken 1 cup milk and 2 eggs for the loaf and a buttered leaf pan bake for 30 minutes.
Six Counties Seek Loans From Reconstruction Funds
Six counties including Webster Monroe Braxton Jackson Wyoming and Payette move to borrow Reconstruction Corporation money to cover debts. Bills totaling 100000 40000 100000 100000 400000 and 300000 were passed locally and sent to the senate for approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
House
Reconstruction Corporation
Senate
Webster County
Monroe County
Braxton County
Jackson County
Wyoming
Payette County
Woman Sets Fire To Own Gas-Soaked Clothes
A Charleston woman burned herself with gasoline soaked clothing leading to the death of Elizabeth Reed, 29, of Walton. C A Hess said Reed told him she touched a match to her clothes but did not intend suicide. Relatives noted a quarrel with her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Elizabeth Reed
Walton
A. Hess
Clendenin
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Coral Parrish
Florida
Rose Marie Folio
Brother Joseph Folio
Grafton
T. W. Heironimus
Rhea Fisher
Phi Cappa Sigma Fraternity
Grand Army of the Republic
Woodman Hall
Rachael Zinn
United Brethren Church
Parkersburg
Boyd Sutler
Selock
Rosemary
Great Britain
Ben H. Franz
W. Main ST
Church
Muld
Cigaret
Belcastro
Spike Nail
Hirshberg Paint CO
Baltichore
LEE Bennett & Son
Standard Garage Company
Walnut St
Maple Ave
Grafton, West Virginia
Fisher
General Motors
Paign
B. E. Ewing
Dunbar
League
Una Merkel
Filme
Elizabeth Allan
Missouri
UNION
Wwe Purnia Parily
Morgantown Avenue
Fairmont, W. VA
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