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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1935

Page

3

Philatnia Bible Class Programs Birthday Cake Honor

The Philatnia Bible Class of the First Baptist church met for a monthly program with M L Bradley leading devotions on The Master’s Hand. A recital program followed with solos by Anne Maxine Sinclair and Virginia Stout, readings by Mrs. C Shay and Mrs. Evans, and a birthday cake presented to Miss Virginia Southward. A social period with fruit salad and coffee concluded the gathering. The Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of St Paul’s M E met at Mrs J P Luke’s with 17 members and one guest. Mrs Lorreche Reeder led devotionals and reviewed Japanese Women Speak. Blanche Bailey presided over the business session and reports on the spring district meeting were given.

Philatnia First Baptist Church Ver Church M.L. Bradley Virginia Stout C. ©. Shay Andy 'N' Amos the Golden Gate Anne Maxine Sinclair Evans Virginia Southward Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society of the St. Paul's M. E. Church J. P. Luke Lincoln Street Lorreche Reeder R. O. Phil- Ups Torlock Rasmussen Reeder Blanche Bailey Fairmont New W. J. Frey Nellie] Ron Phillips Luke

Rosier Family Visit Among City Relatives

Mr and Mrs Durward Rosier from New York visit ds and relatives in the city with Dorman Moats and others noted in attendance.

Mrs. Durward Rosierson New York Dorman Moats

Social Calendar Shows Church Meetings This Week

The Lend-a-Hand Circle of the Presbyterian church meets Wednesday evening at 7 30 with Mrs T W Heironimus on E Washington. The Woman's Mission Circle and Ladies Aid of the First Baptist church meet Thursday at 2 30. Hostesses are Mrs W C Byers Mrs Fred Grinnan Mrs Lulu Smith and Mrs C R Knight. The Annetta Frey Bible class of St Pauls M E meets Thursday at 8 at home of Mr and Mrs J P Luke on Lincoln. Girl scouts meet Friday at 7 at First Presbyterian to pick up Poppy Day poppies. All girls urged to attend.

The Presbyterian Church T. W. Heironimus, Sr E. Washington Street Woman's Mission Circle Ladies Aid of the First Baptist Church W. C. Byers Fred Grinnan Lulu Smith C.R. Knight Annetta Frey St. Paul's M. E. Church J. P. Luke Lincoln Street First’ Presbyterian Church

WVU Hosts Esteemed Guests At Weekend Gathering

Mrs Chas Luzadder and daughter Vera, along with Mrs Denzil Luzadder of Maxville, are visiting Mr and Mrs Ed McDaniel for a social weekend. The gathering features noted organizers from West Virginia University.

Exchange Mill Changes Hands

Announcement of a change in ownership at Exchange Mill, a long standing grain and feed firm. 8 L Sankey Shackelford becomes new manager as O I Montgomery retires due to ill health after eleven years with the company. Seven year veteran Shackelford leads outright purchase of business, stock, and equipment with no immediate policy changes planned.

Exchange Mill Company Shackelford Lecek Malaala

Moonshine raid leads to fine in Grinnan case

13 gallons of moonshine were found at the Grinnan home on Addison street after a raid by state and local officers. Arthur F. Grinnan pleaded guilty to a possession charge in Justice Ona C. Jefferys court and was fined 100 dollars plus costs. The report notes the raid and the moonshine cache amid broader local courthouse activity.

Grinnan Arthur F. Grinnan Addison Street W. G. Wamsley Batson Earl DeMoss Ona C. Jefferys L. Weston Thomas Acquinas Pope Pius John J. Swint J. Wheeling West Virginia Quirk Little Church Sand Fork Lewis County State Father Quirk Wheeling Little Mountain Goosepen Run Orlando Prince Ireland United States 69Th New York Infantry St. Sulpice School Paris Pittsburg Parkersburg Huntington

Four Arrests By City Police in 24 Hours

Four arrests were made by city police in the last 24 hours. Daniel Baker and John Jensen, transients, were found guilty of drunkenness at the Transient Bureau and ordered to leave the city. E J Densmare was charged with disorderly conduct, fined five dollars. Orlan Oldaker, cited for eating at Busy Bee restaurant without paying, was ordered to leave the city.

E. Otto Waugh Latrobe St. Marys Daniel Beker John Jenson A. E. Lockard Hugh Woodford E. J. Densmare East Main Street Lockard Earl Demoss Densmare Waugh Busy Bee Main Street Joe Maske Stafford Sturms Orlan Oldaker Oldaker

Accused Girl Found Guilty In French Quarter Killing

Bonnie Hill, 23, was convicted of manslaughter for stabbing her lover John Irving Pierce, 23, in a crowded New Orleans French Quarter nightclub. Trial began yesterday. verdict delivered at 1 48 a.m. with one hour eighteen minutes of deliberation. Sentence deferred. potential range one to twenty years.

New Orleans Bonnie Hill John Irving Pierce Bonnie Pierce

Britain Will Contained Speech Demands German Pro

Prime Minister MacDonald, in a May 2 speech, urged specific German concessions and warned of forthcoming measures. The remarks, reported on page one, emphasize Britain's determination to shape postwar security through firm policy against aggression.

Britain MacDonald

Baldwin Responds To Hitler Speech On Air Defense

Must Protect Baldwin briefly referenced Hitler's last night speech and limited his remarks to military aviation. He said the government believes promoting an air service could safeguard civilians from indiscriminate air attacks and noted Hitler’s remarks suggest agreement. the government will study the declaration.

Ipsals Baldwin Hitler

Aged veteran McWilliams dies after Civil War service

William McWilliams a longtime member of Reno post No 7 Grand Army of the Republic dies at Webster aged veteran survivors include eight children two stepchildren and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Full military honors planned at Webster M E church Friday at 2 30 p m with interment in Webster cemetery under Bartlett Funeral Company. Body to be returned to Addison street home this evening.

Julia Sayre Dorsey R. McWilliams Knottsville Waitman McWilliams Christopher Sayre Webster M. E Foster L. Jones Webster Cemetery Bartlett Funeral Company Addison

Mrs. Margaret Louden Dies at 84 in Grafton

Mrs. Margaret M Louden a respected resident of Fetterman died at 70 clock this morning at her home 9 Sycamore street following a ten day illness of pneumonia and age related complications She was born June 17 1850 in Fellowsville and lived in Grafton most of her life She leaves children Ida Shaw Edward Louden Harry Louden Agnes McElroy Glenn Rendle Nellie Gerken Herbert Louden and twelve grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren Also surviving is sister Mrs Jennie Hume in Missouri Funeral services will be held Friday

Fetterman Margaret M. Louden Sycamore Street Grandma” Louden Fellowsville Louden Elias B Rachel ‘Ann Taylor Glenn Grafton William R. Louden Ida Shaw Newark Edward R. Louden Fairmont Harry R. Louden Washington Agnes. McElroy Glenn Rendle Nellie Gerken Herbert A. Louden Jennie Hume Missouri West Main Street M. E

Burial of Buriss in Bluemont at 2:30 Friday

The burial of Buriss will be at 2 30 Friday afternoon at Bluemont under the direction of the Bartlett Funeral Company with Rev. Harry Flanagan of West Main Street M E Church officiating. The service is at 9 Sycamore Street.

Sycamore Street Harry Flanagan West Main Street M. E Buriss Bartlett Funeral Company Bluemont

Relief Limits and New Commodity Gardens Planned

Relief rolls will continue with part time aid, reduced to match outside work income. A commodity gardens plan seeds about 10 acres for this summer, aiming to grow corn, tomatoes, cabbage, beans, beets, carrots, greens, potatoes, and other vegetables for canning relief. Gardens will be on two farms, seven acres at W. G. Shroyer in Millersville and three acres on A. A. Holt’s farm on Pruntytown Pike.

FERA Slych W. G. Shroyer Millersville A. A. Holt Pruntytown Pike

Kinsler Leads Hamma Divinity Graduates

Eleven seniors from Hamma Divinity School Wittenberg College will graduate in a 90th commencement May 26 in Springfield Ohio. Diplomas and certificates will be awarded by Dean L H Larimer with President Rees Edgar Tulloss presiding. speakers include Rev Dr Henry H Bagger of Pittsburgh. Nine of the eleven earn bachelor of divinity degrees. two receive certificates.

Springfield Hamma Divinity School of Wittenberg College L. H. Larimer Rees Edgar Tulloss Ll.d. Kinsler Henry H. Bagger Pittsburgh

Epilepsy Inherited How It Might Be Cured Booklet Offer

A small notice offers a booklet exploring whether epilepsy is inherited and if it can be cured. It claims opinions of famous doctors and invites readers to write to the Educational Division at A-358, 545 Fifth Avenue, New York, to receive a free copy while supplies last.

Fifth ‘Ave

Warrant for Hopkins Arrest Withdrawn by Governor

Columbus Ohio May 22 UB Governor Martin L Davey announced withdrawal of a warrant charging Federal Chief Administrator Harry L Hopkins with criminal acts. The warrant filed March 18 at Newark Ohio was canceled because no objective or good purpose remains in pursuing guerrilla warfare.

Columbus Martin L

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