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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1939

Page

3

Marriage Revealed Miss Susan McDaniel Weds Lynwood Young

Miss Susan McDaniel daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward P McDaniel of 625 West Washington Street and Lynwood Hall Young son of Mrs Daisy Young and the late B L Young of near Philippi were married Thanksgiving Day November 24 1938 in the Methodist Episcopal parsonage Ashland Kentucky. The couple will reside in Ripley after July 1.

Susan’ Avanelle McDaniel Edward P. McDaniel West Washington Street Lynwood Hall Young Daisy Young B. L. Young Philippi Miss McDaniel C. E. Vogel Methodist Episcopal Ashland Fairomat State Teachers West ‘Virginia Uniture Sdit Ripley Young

Social Calendar of Local Organizations May Meetings

May 24 important American Legion Auxiliary meeting at 8 p m in Moose home. May 25 P H C lodge regular meeting at p m. May 25 Ladies of the G A R special meeting at 8 p m at Mrs Ioie Bickford home Washington street. Nov 25 Naomi chapter No 12 O E S entertain the men of the chapter with 6 o clock dinner in Masonic Temple. Eastern Star invited. May 25 Youths Temperance Council regular bi monthly meeting 8 p m Latrobe street Recreation Center location change noted. June 2 Weekly Sewing club at Lizzie McFarland home Grand street. June 5 Woman's Benefit Association meeting 7 30 p m Redmen's hall banco party to follow. Members urged to attend and bring friends.

American Legion Auxiliary Moose Home P. H.C. Lodge Ioie Bickford Washington Street Naomi Masonic Temple Eastern Star Youth's Temperance Council Latrobe Street Everett Lee Keener Sewing Club Lizzie McFarland Grand Street Woman's Benefit Association Redmen's Hall Banco

Bride-to-Be Hunted Vanishing On Eve Of Wedding

Theresa McMahon of Harrison New Jersey is missing on June 6 after planning a June 7 wedding to John Herrion. Police hunt her across the East as family deny a change of heart and authorities consider abduction or amnesia. The report also lists a long roster of Daughters of the American Revolution chapter officers and their meeting at East Washington Street with plans for Flag Day events.

John Herrion Harrison, N.J Theresa McMahon Alice Chamberline Washington Street Alten Beagle C. F., Shafer W. N. Burgett Kate Smith Allie ML. Gamberlin Jay Fleming Catherine Rector Lila Love Walnut, Street

Williams Entered City Hospital for Surgery

Miss Mina Williams of 201 East Washington Street entered City hospital Wednesday morning for surgery after a Tuesday afternoon visit to the facility for medical evaluation and treatment.

City Hospital Mina Williams East Washington

Playground training school outlined for Taylor county

Taylor county will host its fifth annual playground training school from May 31 to June 2 at Latrobe Street Play Center. Courses include Child Psychology, Game Techniques, Artscraft, and Playground Organization and Administration with 12 sessions and demonstrations a nature hike treasure hunt and a picnic and swimming party. Five local staff members attended a state recreation supervisors conference at Oglebay park preparing for summer work.

Taylor County Latrobe Street J. B. Dryfield WPA Oglebay Park J. B Dryfield Virginia Watkins Carl Shaw Paul Jewell Kitty Gill

Grafton Drug and Chemical Co at 16 West Main Street

Grafton Drug and Chemical Co operates from 16 West Main Street. The listing notes the address and company presence in the downtown area. Local business directory style item.

Grafton Drug and Chemical Co West Main Street

Grafton Couple Wed in East. Gannon-Broderick Nuptials

Ryn Broderick wed Dr. George P. Gannon son of Mrs. Margaret Gannon in a white net gown bride with roses and lilies. Best man John R. Smith. Bride’s sister as maid of honor wore aqua. Gannon to practice medicine at Magee and teach at Pittsburgh University. After reception, couple to Pittsburgh for extended trip. Grafton Girl’s Athletic Association held final meeting with plans for summer activities and a girls baseball team. Meetings will continue at Miss Murray’s home.

Ryn Broderick Michael Broderick George P. Gannon Margaret Gannon J. J. Gannon Pittsburgh John R. Smith Gunton Gannophas Grafton Richard Manning First’ National Bank Br. Gennon Is. A Iski Mihetas Preparatory School Pittsburgh University Duke University Magee Hospital Gannon East Girl's Athletic Association Grafton High School Miss Murray

Unorthodox bidding in Barclay on bridge

The columnist outlines a bridge hand where a nonstandard approach yields a high score. A player diverges from orthodox orders bidding 1 Heart, with East continuing 2 Diamonds and the sequence leading to a 4 Hearts contract doubled by West. The article notes the favorable outcome and contrasts with other contracts.

Durat Wilbur C. Whitehead Winfield Liggett, Jr East North

Bartletts Attend National Morticians Convention in Pittsburgh

Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Bartlett Sr. of McGraw Avenue left Tuesday for Pittsburgh to attend the National Selected Morticians convention for two days. Guy DeMoss has returned to his home in Cleveland after visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William E. DeMoss. James Gainer of Tunnelton was admitted to City Hospital for observation. Howard Smith of 302 East Knotts Avenue was discharged.

G. T. Bartlett McGraw Avenue Pittsburgh Guy DeMoss Cleveland William E. DéMoss Brownlow Park James Gainer Tunnelton City Hospital Howard Smith East Knotts J Avenue

Ford Company Reports Small Surplus Decline

Ford Motor company posts a smaller surplus for 1938 in its annual statement to the Massachusetts Department of Corporations and Taxation. The total was 568,821,274 dollars versus 608,085,935 dollars the prior year. Commissioner Henry F. Long notes the first appearance of Henry Ford II among directors and Edsel Ford's son joins the board.

Boston Ford Motor Company Massachusetts Department of Corporations and Taxation Henry F. Long Henry Ford Edsel Ford

Crippled Girls Sworn To Girl Scouts Oath

In Milton West Virginia eight teen age girls, seven using crutches, became Girl Scouts at Morris Memorial Hospital for Crippled Children. Mrs B Lawrence of Huntington led the investiture with Jewell Dean as the only walker unaided. Others named include Juanita Riggs Mildred Beverage Juanita Eads Margaret Gunhoe Ellen McKinney Edna Hil Garnet Brage.

Milton Morris Memorial Hospital 8. Lawrence Huntington America Huntington ‘Girl Scout Council Jewell Dean Juanita Riggs Mil‘dred Beverage Juanita Eads Margarite Gunhoe Ellen McKinney Edna Hil Garnet Brage

New Garnishee Statute Explained By Auditor

West Virginia's new garnishee statutes were mailed by the state auditor's office. The law allows garnishment of private and public employees' salaries up to 20 percent during a single pay period and becomes operative on June 7. Assistant Auditor Cleveland M. Bailey noted inquiries and claims filed with magistrates suggesting wage attachments may follow.

Charleston West Virginia Cleveland M. Bailey

State Employees Share Rough Eight Percent Figure

A newspaper snippet notes that roughly eight percent of the state's employees are affected. The short line hints at a broader employment or budget context, with emphasis on the scale of the figure within state staffing.

Cousins Arrested for Operating 230-Gallon Still

Floyd Nottingham and Dick Nottingham, cousins aged 25 and 19, were held by U S Commissioner Will Davis for federal grand jury action on illegal distilling charges after state trooper F H Tribbett nabbed them operating a 230 gallon still at Strange Creek. A separate school note mentions a student with perfect attendance over 12 years, missing zero days, and involvement in high school sports as a son of Mr and Mrs Edward Kuhens of Smithfield.

Day Edward Kuhens Smithfield

Youth Finishes School Without Missing Day

Smithfield May 24 Rex Kitchens will graduate from Smithfield High School without missing a day of class. The report notes his consistent attendance as he completes the school year.

Smithfield Rex Kitchens Willy Sraduate

Hatfield Freed After Murder Charge Collapse in Williamson

In Williamson on May 24, the murder prosecution of Ermal Hatfield for the beating death of G. D. Damron collapsed due to the absence of two witnesses. Hatfield was freed on a directed verdict of acquittal after being indicted on nine counts for the December killing.

Williamson Ermal Hatfield Hatfield G. D. Damrom

One Thousand One Hundred Miners Return to Work in Harlan

In Harlan Kentucky on May 24, about 1,190 miners resumed work under the Sixth contract for the field, the United Mine Workers reports. The move lifts a halt in operations as labor talks continue.

Harlan Harlan, K United

Dress Contest Planned Tomorrow At Hi School

The Home Economics club of Grafton High plans a dress contest sponsored by J C Penney store at 2 30 tomorrow afternoon. Dresses were made under Miss Ida Beat River direction with a style show for the girls' mothers in the Home Bed under Miss Cook supervision.

Grafton High School J.C. Penney Company Ida B. Beat River Misé,Noiie Cook

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