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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1933
Page
3
Society notes from Montgomery society editor Coral Parrish detail upcoming events and social appointments, with invitations and acknowledgments across clubs and households in the local area.
A vivid eightieth anniversary program for the Junior Order United American Mechanics drew about three hundred fifty members and visitors to Wehn Hall Tuesday evening. Mountaineer Council No. 44 and Daughters of America supported the event with a diverse program featuring A. E. Lewellyn as principal speaker and a prize for the council traveling the farthest with most members present. The program included songs, church devotionals, solos, and an altar flag presentation to the winning council. The next public meeting is set for June 13. Luncheons at the flhodist Protestant church will be discontinued until fall.
A fragment outlines mascara use to curl lashes. It advises dampening the wand, choosing black for dark hair and brown for blond, then stroking lashes upward as mascara dries to set a curl, with ongoing upward brushing.
New MELLO-GLO face powder touted to reproduce youth with a smooth spread and long wear. It hides fine lines, pores, and shine, claiming no irritation and a pure finish. available for 50 cents and one dollar plus tax in city drug stores.
While employed for several weeks, Miss Allender assisted in various welfare efforts including evangelistical work in the prison under Captain McGowan, contributing to multiple departments during the assignment.
Charleston May 18 A boycott against beer establishments was approved by the Women’s Law Enforcement League of West Virginia. About 300 women from across the state approved the resolution deeming beer intoxicating under governmental standards. The meeting also condemned deceptive branding by repealist groups and urged retention of the Eighteenth Amendment as a national, economic good.
A matinee of Tom Sawyer at City High School attracted a large audience. Dick Dean stars as Tom Sawyer with Junior Fawcett as Burt Potter and Lucille McKeen as Mary Harper delivering strong performances. The cast’s talent was praised and the play will be shown again next Friday evening at the high school auditorium.
Washington reports the government is examining alleged misuse of power facilities at Muscle Shoals by private interests under the current Republican administration. A study has begun, with investigators reviewing potential improper activity and related contracts.
An advertisement touts Allenry as a safe speedy remedy for rheumatic pain claiming relief within 48 hours. It promises to expel uric acid and poisons from joints muscles and blood and offers a money back guarantee via Grafton Drug & Chemies Co or any modern druggist. The piece also notes a separate statement about an investigation involving Secretary Ickes and Senator Norris.
Leroy Postletwaite of Bowerton Ohio spent the week at the home of E J Jackson and family. Mr and Mrs C P Metzner returned to 216 McGraw avenue after spending winter months in Orlando Florida. Attorney D Hill Arnold of Elkins was in the city this morning attending to legal business before the circuit court. Edward Edwards and son of Annelton are shopping among the stores of the city today.
Mrs. Callie E. Prim aged 65 died at 8 45 this morning at her Ona Street home after a long illness of arterial sclerosis. Born in Marion County she lived in this area most of her life moving to Grafton as a girl. She married Floyd A. Prim on October 26 1891 and leaves one son and three daughters. Surviving are Floyd Prim Glen Prim Mrs Ella Rhodes Mrs Herbert Limbers and Mrs Rena Proudfoot along with three siblings. Funeral by Rev Lois Luzader at Webster cemetery with Bartlett Funeral Co in charge.
Miss Louise Swisher of Grafton Route 6 underwent a major operation at City hospital this morning. Miss Dorothy Keener of East Main Street underwent a major operation last evening. Robert Haller was discharged from City hospital this morning.
Washington on May 18 a parade by bonus marchers was postponed until the two factions within the Fort Hunt gathering can settle internal disputes. The delay aims to ease tensions as the groups work toward conciliation.
Reports from Grafton and nearby describe residents purchasing mail order dental plates at low prices. Chicago firm faces charges over deceptive practices with multiple names. Customers received faulty sets, sometimes missing teeth, prompting lawsuits and safety concerns about mail order dentistry.
New delegates arrive, bringing wives and children. Families are barred from the reservation and some slept in open autos and on the ground last night as the event proceeds.
The appointment to fill the late Magistrate James L. Lilly term remains uncertain as county commissioners may meet Saturday to decide. Each commissioner reportedly has a favored candidate, though there is little doubt a selection will be made when the county court convenes.
Tokyo reports Miyun a city 35 miles north of Peiping was occupied in a Japanese attack last week by the Rengo News Agency. The 8th division under Lieut Gen Yoshinkazu Nishi led the capture after Nanshen Chuang fell to Maj Gen Kawahara’s 16th infantry bridge brigade.
Newark, May 19. An aged woman, Mrs Enrica Taarinni, 61, suffered a heart attack at a fur shop, blamed on the weight of money worn in her clothing. She collapsed at work and was hospitalized after a nurse found coins, currency and bonds sewn in linings totaling over $5,500.
Los Angeles May 18 initial development of America s latest skyoligning equipment a 220 mile an hour low wing all metal plane has been completed The bomber observation craft built in secrecy will likely fly in several days and undergo tests at Wright Field Dayton Ohio It resembles Hawks speed ships and Ellsworth Antarctic expedition craft It has two open cockpits for Pilot and gunner observer carries bombs and machine guns and features long range and speed surpassing prior craft.
Washington May 18 conferees from the house and senate clash over electric tax provisions in the gasoline tax bill. House insist on a 3 percent levy paid by producers while the senate would tax producers 2 percent for domestic use and 1 percent for industrial consumption. Conferees adjourned to Friday for another attempt. Tennessee dairying yields about 15 million dollars annually. A St Louis grocer was robbed of 1450 while repairmen attended a burglar alarm outage.
An advertisement urges readers to purify the body to overcome chronic ailments, praising Calotah as cleansing the blood by stimulating the liver kidneys and bowels. It promotes a seven week schedule with weekly doses and lists prices of 10 cents and 35 cents per package, available from dealers.
Menu of the Day presents a two serving dinner featuring Savory Macaroni with buttered spinach and a plum fruit salad with a pineapple dressing. Includes a one egg cake with chocolate frosting and coffee, plus a detailed macaroni recipe, fruit salad dressing instructions, and a basic vanilla cake batter with baking powder.
In Morgantown on May 18 the fifty-ninth annual Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of West Virginia closed its opening day with a gala dance. More than 600 attended as knights paraded to the university campus for a cadet corps graduation parade, followed by an exhibition drill by Wheeling and Bluefield teams. Wheeling's 100-member delegation is pushing to host next year’s convention.
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