Eastern Star Dinner Honors Visiting Masons at Naomi Chapter
Local Master Masons affiliated with the Order of Eastern Star and visiting members were honored at Naomi Chapter No 12 with a dinner at the Masonic Temple. More than 90 attended as grand officers and past officers participated in a program of welcome talks vocal numbers and informative talks.
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Eastern Star
Order of Eastern Star
Naomi
Masonic
Temple
Carrie O. Cole
Pearl Stover
Appalona Reger
Ona C. Jefferys
Elizabeth Stuck
Frank Collins
S Sion
Gertrude Beavers
Martha
Grace Robrbaugh
Grand
Electa
Appie Barnes
Dessie, Gouzh
B. F. Sayre
O. Jay Fleming
Jennie Ringler
Frank Wolfe
Emma Morgan
Arthur G. Yates
Anna Rendle
Zenas Dean
G. P. Harris
James F. Stafford
Charles O. Shay
Margaret Cather
Mary E. Hoffman
Nellie S. Burke
Social Calendar items from May to June events
Community notices list meetings of the Sons of the VFW Pocahontas and Indian Sisters Gift Exchange, Weekly Sewing Club at Mrs Lizsie McFarland, Woman's Benefit Association gathering with banco, and ongoing club and temperance activities. Birthday party for Betty Jean Smith noted with guests and helper names. bridge club gathering with prizes. Loyal Temperance Legion session at Pruntytown Methodist church with lesson on profanity and temperance study.
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Sons of the
VFW
Degree of
Pocahontas and Indian Sisters
Lizsie McFarland
Grand Street
Woman’s Benefit Association
Redmen’s Hall
Banco
Betty Jean Smith
Knottsville
Gerald Gull
Francis Smith
Smith
Freda Jane Hill
David Boylen
Anna Bell Boylen
Doanie Smith
Mary Severe
Marjie Severe
Eloise Severe
Mary Rachel Raymond
Elsie May Raymond
Jerry Guill
Jean Gull
Alfreda Gull
Corrine Gull
Frances Gull
Leona Gull
Bridge Club
W.C. Linson
Harold Noble
Harry Welch
Welch
Alice Margaret Holt
Charles O. Thayer
Noble
James F. Holt
James ‘C. Holt
Paul Murphy
W. C.lawson
Il. T
the Loyal Temperance Legion
The
Legion
Martha Rector
Betty Bart
Local figures named in a brief notice
Ett, Billy Byers, Georgia DeMoss and Bobby Tucker appear in a short public notice fragment. The readable text lists these individuals possibly as involved parties, but lacks context, action, dates, or locations to define the event or purpose of the notice.
Personalities and Illness Report From Local Section
Rev J Herbert Parks formerly of West Main Street Methodist and now at Parsons Methodist visited the city Wednesday. Walter Poling of Knottsville remains critical with influenza and heart condition. William Renneman is very ill at his residence. Walters attorney Mr Harry Friedman and family drove to Pittsburgh Thursday to visit him.
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J. Herbert Parks
West Main Street Methodist Church
Parsons Methodist Church
Walter Poling
Knottsville
William Renneman
Walters Street
Harry Friedman
Pittsburgh
Fried
Lowery family return from southern state visit
Rev. E. L. Lowery and his daughter Mildred have returned from a trip in the southern part of the state. Mrs. Lowery stayed an extra week with a son who lives at Nitro and will return next week.
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Rev
E. L. Lowery
Mildred
Birth of Sandra Kay Stafford in Elkins
Mr and Mrs P K Stafford of Elkins announce the birth of a daughter weighing six and a half pounds. The newborn is named Sandra Kay. The mother is the former Miss Martha Deavers of this city.
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P. K. Stafford
Elkins
Sandra Kay
Martha Deavers
Wheeling Council Election Totals Vote Count Released
A total of 18,037 voters marked ballots in Wheeling's proportional representation election to select 73 councilmen. Results were not expected for several days as officials anticipated at least four days to compile the ballots.
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Wheeling
Fairmont To Host Primary Tests For Five WV Counties
Primary tests for Lewis Marion Monongalia Harrison Taylor and Marion counties will be held in Fairmont next spring, officials announced, detailing the regional voting logistics and deadlines.
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Susan B. Cook
Marion
Preston
Monongalia
Taylor
Sesmon
Lewis
Harrison
Fairmont
Bridge Opens May 30 for Memorial Day Parade
Mayor P P Gillispie announced that the St Marys street bridge will be open for traffic on Tuesday May 30 and will accommodate the Memorial Day parade. State Road commission and Keely construction officials advised readiness. cleanup work is underway while pedestrians already use the span.
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St. Mary's Street
P. P.gillispie
State Road ‘Commission
Keely Construction Company
Grafton
Keely
Ten Graduates to Receive Diplomas at St Augustine Sunday
Ten members of the 1939 graduating class of St Augustine High school will receive diplomas in exercises at 7 30 Sunday evening after a day of activities. The graduates are James Barlow Richard Flanagan Eugene Hussion Paul Hussion Samuel Morasco Velta Daughterty Marie OConnor Rose Ford Catherine Reed and Rita Riffee. A 10 oclock Mass will precede a breakfast at the convent and Rev Joseph Ickerman will deliver the sermon. Diploma distribution will be by Rev M J Hannon with benediction to close. Additional clergy expected include Revs Helsley Carroll Quinn Brady and others.
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St. Augustine High School
James Barlow
Richard Flanagan
Eugene Hussion
Paul Hussion
Samuel Morasco
Velta Daughterty
Marie O'Connor
Rose Ford
Catherine Reed
Rita Riffee
Joseph Ickerman
St. John of Are Church
Wheeling
M. J. Hannon
St. Augustine
P Helsley
Howesville
Charles Carroll
Bridgeport
F. Quinn
Clarksburg
1 Brady
Mannington
Soviet defense budget rises sharply in 1939 plan
Moscow reveals proposed 40.885 billion rubles for army and navy in next fiscal year, a 50 percent rise from 1938. Finance Commissar Arseni Zvereff hails the Red forces as reliable guardians of peace and vows retaliation for war instigators. Budget total for all purposes reaches 154.957 billion rubles, signaling strong socialist growth. HUNTINGTON report notes education standards push by State Board official at Marshall High commencement.
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Moscow
Soviet Union
Supreme Soviet
U. S
Arseni Zvereff
Red Army
Navy
Veroft
Kremlin
Stalin
Carriot
Weston to Complete Lights Bleachers at Field Before Season
Weston officials announce completion of flood lights a new fence and bleachers for more than 3000 spectators at the Weston athletic field prior to the upcoming football season. Robert T Crawford county school superintendent says work will be finished before games begin.
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Weston
Robert T. Crawford
Bergdoll Return Reflects Family Ties and Neutrality Debate
The article profiles track driver and aviator Bergdoll, recalling his 1928 fame and his wish to return to the United States for family reasons. It notes neutrality policy criticism and public approval risks, while touching Matoaka election ahead with three tickets. Mayor Bailey faces Harloe and Dalydson challenges.
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Bergdoll
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Travel West
Germany
United States
Matoaka
J. Lee Bailey
W. W. Harloe
E. L. Dalydson
House Action Seeks Revision of Neutrality Act
The House moved to revise the neutrality act to repeal the arms embargo, aiming to aid munition production in the United States. State department officials reportedly favored the president’s international stance, and administration supporters contended action could pass in a future session if war breaks out abroad during a recess.
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State Department
House
Canadian Rockies to California Tours Feature Two Sons
Anne Egan Travel Service offers a $178 tour package from the Canadian Rockies to California, featuring independent or guided options. No charge for service fees, air, bus, rail, boat, or hotel reservations. Department WF, Park Building, Pittsburgh, PA.
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Canadian Rockies
Ifornia Tours
Anne Egan
Dave's Mentha-Pepsin Relief for Gas Distress
An advertisement touts Dave's Mentha-Pepsin as fast relief for bloating gas and stomach distress. It claims ten minutes to ease gas, heart palpitations, and short breaths after meals or hurried eating, with sales through Grafton Drug & Chemical Co and regular pharmacies.
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Dave
Grafton Drug & Chemical Cu
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