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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1936

Page

3

Avery Evans Nupitals in 1936 Ohio ceremony

Mrs John Shroyer Evans announces daughter Ann wed Frederick J Avery on May 23 1936 in Cleveland. The couple left for a motor trip and will reside in St Paul Minnesota. The bride trained as a nurse at Allegheny General and Western Reserve University hospitals. Attendants included Elizabeth Sachs and William Avery. About fifty guests attended the ceremony at the Presbyterian church of the Covenant.

Avery-Evans John Shroyer Evans Ann Frederick J. Avery Cleveland Bald Eagle Lake St. Paul Minn Presbyterian Church of the Covenant Byrd Miss Sachs Cleveland Athletic Club Avery East John Evans Pruntytown Road Grafton High School Dorothy C. Setler James W. Roy J. E. Set First Baptist Church James E. Fidler James W. Setler Roy Grafton Mrs. Setler West St. Charles Street Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company The Sentinel

Contract Bridge: Noted Play Demonstrates Skillful Tactics

An article from Central Press by E. V. Shepard highlights a hand played by Raoul Haydon of New York showing high level technique. It discusses the challenge of achieving perfect play in regular games versus top tournament showings.

Central Press E. V. Shepard Raoul Haydon New York

Bridge hand analysis leads to small slam in spades

A detailed bridge narrative describes a final contract of 6 Spades by South doubled by West. The play follows decisions on trump length, carding, and ruffing as declarer threads the endgame to a small slam, with dummy and all four hands revealed and debated. The commentator ponders West’s missing cards and strategic exits.

South West East Midon Declarer Dummy

Northwestern turnpike club prizes and June meeting

The Northwestern turnpike club announced prize winners Mrs. Mary Parkhill Mrs. Pearl Hussion and Mrs. Pearl Fox in the member prizes with guest prizes earned by Mrs. Merle Jackson and Mrs. Bertie Thompson. The luncheon was hosted by Mrs. Russell assisted by Mrs. Merle Jackson and Mrs. Beeghley. Guests included Mrs. Bertie Thompson Mrs. Lula Clark and others. next meeting June 22 at Mrs. Paline Parkhill’s home. Citizenship themed WCTU meeting at Baptist church featured talks piano solo and a bake sale planning session for June 6. B&O dance tonight with the Colonel orchestra ahead of a Moose club cabaret. Birthday surprise for Mrs. J. B. Rhodes at 629 On a Street with cards gifts and refreshments for local and out-of-town guests.

Elks Clyde N. Mays William P. Clark Harold Kemple Entertainment Committee Grafton Robert Gerkins B. P. O. Elks East Main Street Ben Patterson Klub Kelly Fairmont Melody Manor Russell Merle Jackson Beeghley Bertie Thompson Lula Clark Myrtle Frazier Elizabeth MclFarland Edna Poling Pearl Hussion Mary Parkhill Pauline Parkhill Pearl Fox Martha Poling Della Wittman Baptist Church O King Eternal R. L. Brand Union Margaret Byers Clyde Richman C. P. Shafer Fred Robinson Chaminaude Margaret Ridenour James McIlwaine Mary Shaw R. O. Phillips Co-Operative Traffic Department Moose Club J.B. Rhodes Rhodes Curtis Rhodes John Rhodes Belington Ralph Redinger Robert Sloan William Botts Otto Sturms Sherman Travis Max Beu Has

Nurses Meet At Fairmont Hotel With Dr Lambert Speech

Susan Cook District No 5 West Virginia State Nurses Association meets at the Fairmont hotel in Fairmont tonight. Dinner at seven precedes a business session and officer elections. Dr L R Lambert will speak on Heart Diseases From the Nurses Standpoint. Mrs Kenneth Shank presides. Clarence H Bloom to perform with Mrs Frank Wade at the piano. Representing Morgantown Hopemont Graf ton and Fairmont. Miss Betty Sharp attends. Taylor county schools head to Baltimore where Mrs Kuhn has been a patient in Kelley hospital. condition improved and will return home with her husband.

Ruth Adelaide Plum Ed. Plum West Francis Street Davis Memorial Hospital School of Nurses Davis and Elkins College Plum Grafton High School Davis Memorial Hospital Elkins Susan Cook West Virginia State Nurses’ Association Fairmont L. R. Lambert Kenneth Shank Morgantown Clarence H. Bloom Frank Wade Hopemont Grafton Betty Sharp Taylor County Schools Baltimore

Popular Health Beliefs Incorrect Says Doctor

Dr Logan Clendening debunks common health myths noting heat from pins risks, fat infant myths, bath temperature rules, purifying boils, typhoid immunity, and the idea eruptions mean diseases are worsening. Editor offers seven pamphlets for 10 cents each with self-addressed stamped envelope.

Lancet Clendening Logan Clendening

Commencement activities and alumni events outlined

The report notes speakers guiding graduates and various activities. An alumni banquet is set for Monday night in the school dining hall supervised by Professor Ral Moare. Registration opens June 3 in the college lobby and ends July 31.

Smills Ral Moare Nood Assembly of West Virginia Baptists

A Wife Recovers Through Tonner World's Pantera Remedy

A letter from a wife describes her husband overcome irritability headaches and persistent nerves after using a herbal tonic called World's Pantera. She claims the remedy cleanses poisons built up in the system and restores strength within weeks, with the couple reporting renewed happiness and improved health. The writer notes local drugstores carrying the product.

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Elizabeth Cummins Jackson Aliie Chamberlin East Washington Street Elizabeth Handley Elizabeth Hand American Legion Auxiliary B. & O. Traffic Department Moose Home Naomi Eastern Star Redmen's Hall Judson Missionary Sobiety Luella Powell West Wilford Street Powell Edna Definbaugh Mildred Newton Burdett Florence Kate Smith Florence Wilkinson Lila Love Florence Fleming Bertha Shaffer Catherine Rector Jackson's Mills West Virginia Kate Smith Cora Burdett West Main Street BUNCO Banco Christine Russell Red Wing W. Main St Ekis Norman Thomas George Lansbury London British Labor Party Socialist National Convention Old Guard Evans Jewelry Store Fountain Cut Rate Drug Store Grafton, W. VA Ner R. H. Bunner Mr. Rhodes Mrs. Rhodes M. D Clendenis Tom Page John Emery Nfi Coul Remus Tonney Uni Drug’ ‘Co Red Crows Pharm Grafton Drug & Chemical Co Drug Co Toderd ATI Oldsmobile Torin Sederard Motors Instrument Plan Fisher Tygarts Valley Chevrolet Beech Street Grafton, W, VA
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