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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1930

Page

3

Youll Be Smartly Dressed For Memorial Day Sale

Bargain fashion sale offers printed chiffons georgettes and crepes with dresses for girls in voite Brine and silks priced from 1.95 to 16.50. Hats, hose, and French heels featured with clear discount through May 30. Stores emphasize value on sheer silk chiffon and novelty fabrics.

Local High School Presents A Play With Many Characters

The Graf ton High School presents a multi act production featuring Miss Phoebe Throssel and Captain Valentine Brown among a large cast. The plot centers on disguise, mistaken romance, and a joyful ending as Phoebe accepts a suitor’s offer. The show marks a collaborative effort by students in acting, stage management, and orchestra under faculty leadership.

Phoebe Hooke Phoebe Capt. Brown Valentine Brown Phaebe Patty Phoebe Throssel Virginia Madera Susan Throssel Jean Murray Fanny Willoughby Josephine Harter Ming Henrietta Turnbull Ivah Powell Misa Willoughby Wilda Kar Helen Brown Charlotte Parratt Kathryn Marshall Isabella Ruth Poling Harriett Marjorie Shingleton Charles Bush Ensign Blades Robert Grayson Herbert ‘Thompson Spicer Paul Willis John Hvans Jimmie Stafford Bana Bolyard Yokel Ralph Woodyard Huggheth

Quality Street Impresses Grafton High Crowd

The Senior Class of Grafton High staged Quality Street by J. M. Barrie before a capacity audience. Miss Ruth Batton directed with strong performances from Phoebe and Susan Throssel as the Napoleonic era drama unfolds on Quality Street revealing romance, war, and reunion.

Quality Street J. M. Barvie Grafton Grafton High School Ruth Batton Phoebe Susan Throssel Susan Phoebey Valentine . Brown Valentine Brown

Tanlac Promises Relief for Stomach Troubles Breath

Stomach sufferers claim Tanlac cleans out the stomach and quickly ends bad breath along with other symptoms. Money back guarantee offered.

Americans Presented at Court In England

Mrs. Guy D Goff of Clarksburg W Va among Americans presented at Buckingham Palace in the third court last night Queen Mary was the only bow allowed as King George was ill Prince of Wales deputized but did not receive on the same footing as his parents American women presented included Mrs Guy D Goff Grafton Boy Cast For Part In College Play Kismet at Wittenberg College Springfield Ohio 85th annual ceremonies noted 69 persons comprise the cast and cost of the play Kodak for the graduate in colors and prices at Loar Spa

Guy D. Goft Clarksburg W. Va Grafton David Kinsler Wittenberg ‘College Springfield Anil Pla

Grafton Club Socials and Senior Class Play Report

Lindy Club hosts a social evening with banco games and prizes for top scores. Circle Eight and Nighthawks orchestra stage dances with prize winners and plans for future events. American Legion Auxiliary prepares for Memorial Day events and a senior class play at St Augustine High School Auditorium with a full program of musical and dramatic pieces.

Lindy Club J. C. Sturm High Street Banco Maude Grinnan Pauline Mahan Willie Clark Twe Fs Hom of Bis Robert ‘Wittman Grand Street Woodman Hall C. D. Ramsey Grafton Nighthawks Ellsworth MeVicker St. Augustine's High Stool St. Augustine's High School Sunbeams Tosco Curtis Mahaffey Alberta Algh Thome Mildred Flanagan Godard Heléna Broderickie Valetk Mofieb Fiy Wallace Norman Morhaffey

Two. ece ward Barker and Polly era cast members

A fragment lists names from a comedy in two acts including Polly and Ruth McDaniel with a long cast including Margaret Scott Naomi Barnes Ralph Beverly and Barker of Bridgeport, plus many others, indicating a local pageant or play program. Mentions a party by C P Jones and a Wiener Roast at Blueville for Mr Jones's birthday with neighbors attending.

Ward Barker Bridgeport Hal Polly Mre Barnes Henry Harter Ruth McDaniel Margaret Scott Bile Wolfe Naomi Barnes Ralph Beverly Richard Gerkin Weiner C. P. Jones Blueville Jones Mra B. Moran N.gelhausen Innie McDampiels Frank Willet Radice Slader Ee Bolton Cal‘lax Wolfe, Jr Cleo Weston Iliam Morgan N. A. Scott John Dayton Eel Jon Hergeti Ruth, Jones Hay

Salvat ion Army to solicit business men for fund drive

Business men will be solicited tomorrow for the Salvation Army fund for the coming year. Four workers will spend one hour visiting business places on Thursday. Starting next week subscription drives will expand to cover Glen County and surrounding areas with planned focal points in county villages. A final roundup will close the effort after a noon advisory meeting.

Salvation Army Fund Grafton H. A. Rice C. Jay Fleming G. T. Bartlett W. M Morgan Chas

McAvay Resigns Brick Co Presidency for Rest

J. McAvay, president of Thornton Fire Brick Company, resigns after 26 years due to a nervous breakdown and a much needed rest. He hopes to retire from all business activities soon. The report notes high school attendance in Kansas surpassed 100000.

T. J. McAvay Brick Company J. McAvay Thornton Fire Brick Company McAvay

Miscellaneous recipes and kitchen directions

Fragmented OCR provides multiple recipe items including Tomato Gelatin Salad, Boiled Salad, Egg and Mustard Sauce, Chocolate Nut Cake with Frosting. Ingredients list tomatoes onions celery gelatin sugar and spices, boiling and molding steps, egg yolk custard, cake batter with chocolate and nuts, frosting with butter and confectioners sugar.

Water Power Law to Be Talked On Radio May 98

Morgantown studio discussion on West Virginia water power law and the Cheatee shed by West Penn subsidiary. Public Service Commission permit terms explored on WMMN radio Thursday night at 8 p m with Charles E editor and publisher of the Dominion News.

Virginia West Gina Power Sse West Pann Cheatee Public ‘Service Tellie Morgantown WMMN Charles Dion-News I Pm

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