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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1939

Page

3

Waddell Evans wedding planned in Philippi church

Invitations announce the marriage of Miss Sarah Louise Waddell of Philippi to Mr. Davis Wardell Evans of Grafton. The ceremony is set for Wednesday June 7 at Crim Memorial church Philippi with a reception at the bride’s mother’s home. The wedding party includes bridesmaids and ushers from Philippi, Parkersburg, Elkins, and Charleston. The couple’s families are prominent in local business and education. The groom is a West Virginia University graduate and Beta Theta Pi member, and will be involved in the family furniture business in Grafton.

Sarah Louise Waddell Philippi Davis Wardell Evans Gratton Crim Memorial Phillippi Fréd W. Gray Presbyterian Church Joan Waddell Alexander G. Waddell Virginia Rose Waddell Waddell Thelma Sayre Parkersburg Pesky Cross Elkins Virginia McDaniel Grafton Catherine O'Neal Sandra Waddell Charleston Evans Greenstrett Bluefield John Evans Meélva Bartley Long Seill Joseph Lee Evans, Jr Ralph Richard Lee Lloyd Waddell Charles Orme Chevy Chase Russell Evans Fairmont Carl Goodwin Alexander G. Wad Dell Miss i Waddell Mr. Evans Philiphi Miss Phllipot Laura Bartley Evans J. Lee Evans He Tan Grafton T High School West ‘Virginia University Beta Theta Pi Fraternity

Local clubs and church events calendar highlights

May events include St Augustine school play The Seven Guides at 8 p.m. May 21. Taylor County Sunday School rally at Knottsville Methodist church. Filelis club meeting May 22 at 205 Lincoln street. joint Women's clubLiterature and Art meeting and luncheon at St John's Hazel Steadman Fear Morgan town. DAR entertainment May 23 at Mrs Allie Chamberlin's Washington street home. Philathea class meeting May 23 with memorial service for Mrs Margaret Byers. American Legion Auxiliary meeting May 24 at 8 p.m.. Weekly Sewing club June 2 at Mrs Lizzie McFarland's Grand street.

St. Augustine School Seven Guides Taylor County Knottsville Methodist Church Filelis Club Thomas Bolyard Lincoln Street Women’s Club St. John’s ‘Church Hazel Steadman Fear Morgantown Allie Chamberlin Daughters of the American Revolution Washington Street Philathea First Baptist’ Church Margaret Byers American Legion Auxiliary Moose Home Lizzie McFarland Grand Street

Happily Married at Last show guests and bridal plans

Mrs W Tucker and many club guests attended a social event listing numerous attendees. A bride elect Miss Helena Broderick plans to wed Dr George Gannon in Pittsburgh on May 24 at St Stephen Catholic Church. A separate bingo gathering at Mrs Nina Sturin's home featured Now and Then club members and rewards for winners.

J. M. Riffee West Main ‘Street First National Bank Helena Broderick Broderick George Bannon Pittsburgh St. Stephen’s Catholic Church Cathryn’ Broderick Row Jesburs R. J. Manning Latrobe Street St. Augustine's School Gannon Nina .Sturin Warder Avenue Thelma ‘Tracy James Roy Pearl Paling Mary Wagoner Wagoner Ruth ‘Crouser Mary Reisinger Elva Gough Lulu Evans Miriam Isner Mary Jine Pol

Timepiece You'll Be Proud To Own From SKAGGS & CO

A concise note highlights Longines and Wittnauer watches offered by SKAGGS & CO. The listing markets refined timepieces as desirable possessions, emphasizing quality and prestige.

Longines - Wittnauer Skaggs & CO

Mothers Banquet Fetes Church Mothers at First Christian

A Mothers banquet at the First Christian church on McGraw avenue featured a toast master Kenneth Haun and a colorful Fellowship Hall setting. Daughters of the church hosted the event with corsages for each mother and an opening prayer led by Rev. Oakey Wilson Grow after the song Mother and Home.

First Christian Church McGraw Avenue Daughters of the Church Kenneth Haun Fellowship Hall Oakey Wilson Growlet Mis Evelyn Bunner W. A. Harrison

Local School Program Highlights Mothers and Music

A brief school program featured Virginia Kelley and Charles Kel tes, followed by a piano solo by Miss Menear. The event celebrated mothers with a short after-activity program.

Virginia Kelley Charles Keltes

Stanton Guests Return to Florida After World’s Fair

Captain and Mrs William Stanton of Tampa are returning to Florida via the New York World’s Fair after visiting Mrs J N Tregellas on West Washington street. Mrs Stanton, formerly Miss Mary Brown of Frederick Md, is known to many in Grafton. Mrs Emma Lewis of West Wilford street visits Harrisville over the weekend. Earl Jenkins, a business visitor in Philippi today. A Gift from California Vernon A Skaggs & Co.

William Stanton Tampa Florida J. N.‘Tregellas West Washington Street New York Stanton Mary Brown Prederick Tregellas Grafton Emma Lewis West Wilford Street Harrisville Earl Jenkins Philipp

Temporary Injunction Granted Against Graysons Jewelry Fixtures Sale

Esther Grayson secures a temporary injunction restraining Shackelford and King from satisfying or selling Grayson Jewelry fixtures on West Main. Writ returnable Monday June 5. Fixtures sale advertised for 2 o clock this afternoon by the constable.

Esther Grayson B. Shackelford Constable Laird King Grayson West Main

Man and Dog Spend Night in Jail After Domestic Disturbance

At Oak Hill on May 19 a man, Draper, agreed to surrender to arrest if his dog could go to jail with him. Deputy Virsit Tyorts took Draper and his dog to jail for the night after a domestic disturbance. Draper and his wife posted bond and went home in the morning.

Oak Hill Phink Draper Sit Tyorts Lyons

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