Mrs Dudley Hosts Fidelis Club Dinner at Cozy Rest
Mrs. Donald Dudley hosted the Fidelis club of First Presbyterian for a 6:30 dinner at Cozy Rest with pink and white decor, miniature mint baskets, and carnations. A Mother's Day program featured Mrs. Rhea Fisher, Mrs. Harold Debendarfer on piano, readings by Mrs. Turvander, and solos by Mrs. Dudley and Mrs. Fisher with Miss Nell Haslup. Afterward, a business meeting at Mrs. Dudley’s home continued social hours. participants included Mrs. Turvander, Mrs. Debendarfer, Mrs. Fisher, Miss Haslup, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fidelis Club
First Presbyterian Church
Donald Dudley
Cozy Rest
Dianer
Rhea, Fisher
Harold Debendarfer
P. Turvander
Udley
Fisher
Nell Haslup
Rhea Fisher
Turvander
Debendarfer
Haslup
F. 8. Smith
T. J. Bolyard
Emma Morgan
Dorothy Gerkin
William Fisher
James Mantz
Harry Shaw
Elizabeth Mahaffey
Kathryn Shepler
Elizabeth Gill
Dudley
May events from Elizabeth Cummins Jackson chapter DAR
May 28 meeting at 7:30 p m at Mrs Allie Chamberlin East Washington street. May 29 White Faun Council No 3 and Indian Sisters gift exchange in Redmans hall with reports from great council. All members requested to attend. June 3 St Augustine alumni banquet at 6:30 p m at St Augustine school auditorium reservations with Miss Mary Forcella or Miss Nellie Tucker. June 3 Quota club regular bi monthly meeting after dinner at 6:15 p m Cozy Rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Cummins Jackson
Daughters of the American Revolution
Allie Chamberlin
East Washington Street
White Faun Council No. 3
Indian Sisters
Redman’s Hall
Great Council
Jdune
St. Augustine
Mary Forcella
Nellie Tucker
Quota Club
Cozy Rest
Four H Clubs Run Memorial Day Stands in Taylor County
Taylor County 4 H leaders plan two refreshment stands for Memorial Day May 30. Seven clubs will supply workers with proceeds benefiting 4 H activities, equipment, and camp scholarships. Stands set beside the courthouse and in front of Shroyer’s store, 8:30 am drop of goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
4-H Leaders Association
Virginis Mason
Pruntytown
Court House
Main Street
A. B. Shroyer
Beech Street
Taylor
Clare Boice
Haymond Club
Gay Boyles
Millerville Club
Virginia Kelly
Rosemont Club
Forest
Edwards
Glade Run
Virginia Mason
Ann Vance
Emily Malone
Laura Mae Hoffman
Grafton
Betty Lou Hamner
Frances Yates
Doris Waugh
Alfreda Fisher
Briefly Told Briefly Told Accepts New Position-Miss Mil
Miss Mil dred Graham, former Woolworths employee, has taken a new post with Skaggs Jewelry. Canals Family Safe son-in-law and daughter C canals assure Bluemont street family of safety after the Peru earthquake. Miss Wilma Freeze, from Grafton now in Zanesville Ohio, visits relatives here with Miss Wilma Helmes. Mrs. Charles Murray of route 2 Newburg entered City hospital for observation. Darrell Strader and Mrs Dennis Lantz discharged from City hospital. Minnie Boyard of Kasson West Virginia discharged after fracture ankle from a fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Graham
Woolworth’s
Skaggs Jewelry Company
Canals
William W. Copenhaver
Bluemont Street
C. 5. Canals
Peru
Wilma Freeze
Grafton
Zanesville
Ohio
Wilma Helmes
Charles Murray
Newburg
Darrell Strader
Route 5
Dennis Lantz
Rowlesburg
Texas mayors battle at Texas Democratic convention
In Waco on May 28, Mayor Maury Maverick of San Antonio and Mayor Tom Miller of Austin clashed outside the hall as Texas Democrats debated whether to pledge 46 delegates to Garner or Roosevelt. Miller, a harmony leader, claimed Maverick attacked him while Maverick alleged Miller struck his aide Floyd McGown. Passersby saw the scuffle. Miller claimed he started it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Tex
Maury Maverick
San Antonio
Roosevelt
Tom Miller
Austin
Texas
States
John Nance Garner
Miller
Harmony
Garner
Maverick
Floyd McGown
Garner Roosevelt
Notable Names in Local Society Circles
Miss Elsie Morris, Miss Arba Lemmons, Mrs. Dorsey Cole, and Mrs. Paul Rector figure among the social ranks highlighted in the latest society notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Morris
Arba Lemmons
Dorsey Cole
Paul Rector
Grafton Sentinel May 28 1940 Labor bill debate and Nazi propaganda critique
In a 1940 Grafton Sentinel report the Senate moves to pass a labor practices bill restricting strikebreakers and company arms amid broader anti Nazi actions. Representative Palet (D-Texas) criticizes George Siggen ter Viereck and Cael Byoir as Nazi propaganda channels. Byoir replies denying the charges and defending his stance against the Patman chain store bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
W. VA
Ailins
D-N.c
Potman
Frog Wis
Chamber’s Liberties Committee
Byoir
New York
Patman
Pattern 108 Deb Age Frock In Princess Style
A feature on Pattern 108 describes a junior Miss suitable princess style frock by CER Tilden with five panels front four back for a slim waistline and buoyant skirt. Suggestions include self fabric or color contrast, embroidery, lace edging, and a ribbon sash. Pattern sizes 11 to 17 with yardage and color notes. Pattern department, Grafton Sentinel, 70 Fifth Ave New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cer Tilden
Grafton Sentinel
Pattern Department
Fifth Avenue
New York
N. V
Red Wing Club meeting on Gay Street
Mrs Mary Parkhill hosted the Red Wing club Monday night at her Gay street home with twelve members present. Mrs McFarland led routine business and bake sale plans were set for the near future. Prizes were won by Mrs Edna Poling Mrs Emma Rockwell and Mrs Pauline Parkhill during an evening of dancing. Mrs Harry Parker helped serve refreshments. On June 17 Mrs Pearl Hussion will host the club at her Lincoln street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Parkhill
Red Wing Club
Gay Street
McFarland
Edna Poling
Emma Rockwell
Pauline Parkhill
Harry Parker
Parkhill
Pearl Hussion
Lincoln Street
Covered Supper by Kumbax Class at First Christan Church
The Kumbax class of the First Christian church held a covered dish supper at Fellowsville hall with Marian Grow hosting and Glen Kann assisting. Mrs. John Reisinger led prayer, readings by Catherine Jones and O W Grow, and plans for a bake sale were set during a short business session led by vice president Janet Richards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christan Church
Fellowsville Hall
Marian Grow
Glen Kann
John Reisinger
Catherine Jones
Jaanita Richards
O. W. Grow
Prizes Awarded By Local Legion Contest
At a Loyal Temperance Legion meeting in Pruntytown Methodist church last Saturday afternoon prizes were awarded. Betty Grim won the single prize, Martha Rector the slogan prize, and Georgia DeMoss the story prize. The afternoon included the study lesson The Words of My Mouth led by Mrs. Virginia Mason and a business session planning the medal contest for the third Sunday night in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Temperance Legion
Pruntytown
Betty Grim
Martha Rector
Georgia DeMoss
Virginia Mason
West Virginia 4-H Leaders Enroll 350 for Weeklong Classes
About 350 men and women directing 4 H activities in West Virginia enrolled for a weeklong leadership course covering 29 subjects at Jackson's Mill starting May 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson's Mill
West Virginia
Misfitting hands ruin bridge bids and defense
In a column on misfit hands Barclay warns two suiters ruin play, noting that even No Trump struggles when suits split. The dealer North faces a chaotic auction where seven bids failed, illustrating how cautious bidding and simple club rebids could have prevented a disastrous down seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
South
Toronto
Ontario
Canada
Hearts
Birthday Party At Knottsville Fiame On Sunday
Mr and Mrs Rufus Smith entertained many guests at a Knottsville district home Sunday for Betty Jean Smiths sixth birthday. Games and refreshments followed, with Betty Jean receiving many presents. Attendees included Corine Gull Alfreda Gull Jean Gull Jerry Gull Donnie Smith and multiple Robison Veyon and Thompson family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus Smith
Knottsville
Betty Jean Smith
Smith
James Thompson
Francis Smith
Betty Jean
Corine | Gull
Alfreda Gull
Jean Gull
Jerry Gull
Donnie Smith
Bobbie
Barabara
Jean Ashby
John ‘Ashby
Eloise Severe
Mary Severe
Margie Severe
Elmer Severe
Elise
Mae Raymond
Jo Ann Veyon
Hileen Veyon
Katherine Veyon
John Albert Veyon
Helen Marie
Robison
Martha’ Lee Robison
Jimmie Thompson
Ruth Thompson
June Thompson
Robert Robison
Sara Smith
Cora Gull
Mrs Mason Hosts Delightful Patriotic Party in Pruntytown
Mrs Virginia Mason of Pruntytown hosted a patriotic themed evening for her club with red white and blue table decor and favors. Late lunch was served by the hostess. Prizes in banco were won by Miss Helen Snider, Mrs William Grimes and Mrs Sherman Haselden. attendees included Miss Bettye Flesher and Miss Helen Thayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Mason
Pruntytown
Helen Snider
William Grimes
Sherman
Haselden
Bettye Flesher
Helen Thayer
King Leopold Holds Throne Patience After German View
Berlin reports say Belgian King Leopold may keep authority after capitulation. Hitler reportedly stirred by Leopold's stubborn defense and surrender. Speculation links a future Belgian Dutch union and Leopold ruling a new Ardennes castle seat under German oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Leopold
Berlin
Germany
Adolf Hitler
Holland
Belgium
House of Orange
Wilhelmina
Umberto
Marie Jose
Ardennes Forest
Norway
Pattern Doilies Offer Mix of Shapes and Sizes
Pattern 4144 explains how to obtain varied filet doilies by sending ten cents to the Grafton Sentinel Household Arts department in New York. Include your name address and pattern number. Pattern 6444 adds instructions charts illustrations and stitches and materials needed for making the doilies for luncheons and buffets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton Sentinel
Household Arts, Dept
14Th Street
New York
N. Y
Allied Divisions Readied for Now or Never Drive
Thirty allied divisions were reported moving into position tonight south of the Aisne near Rethel for a now or never offensive to rescue French and British forces trapped in the German pocket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bern
Switzerland
Aisne River
Rethel
Immediate Tax Continued From Page One
Secretary Morgenthau indicated defense needs might force the auto industry to drop its usual next year model introductions. Roosevelt asked Congress for 32 million dollars to train 104,000 civilian pilots and planned a national defense council to coordinate the program. Hoover urged a single headed defense administrator. Dewey proposed a nonpartisan board. Navy funding contemplated 250 million dollars in extra appropriations. Congress weighed shifting to defense revenues with cross party support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgenthau
Roosevelt
Congress
White House
National Defense Council
Hoover
New York
Thomas E. Dewey
House Naval Appropriations Subcommittee
Navy
Belgium Surrenders Amid Front Page Shock News
A crowd gathered outside the Belgian embassy as news of capitulation spread. Officials declined to comment while a Belgian veteran questioned the decision to stop fighting. Britain meanwhile mobilized additional conscripts to bolster the army amid dire trench-line reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plant
Frank Ward
Flanders
Germany
Britain
Food Areas Established to Buffer Nation During War
The government forms 400000 civilian volunteers and divides the country into 800 self contained food areas to secure supplies if sections are cut off by invaders. Reports of the Verdigris front, battles with German armored cars, and downed German planes accompany this mobilization. Britain tightens imports and contemplates a second war budget as curfews cover Malta and Gibraltar while Egypt calls for National Guard volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Antwerp
Board of Trade
United States
Kingsley Wood
House of Commons
Maltatt
Gibraltar
Egypt
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Mrs. Dudley
Presbyterian Church
Minnie Bolyard
Kasson
Texas Mayors
Viereck
Urges
House
Labor Department
Justice Department
Senate
Barkley
D.ky
Barclay ON Bridge Oe
Roblem
Eis
Knottsville Fiame
Alice Brooks
Siil
Monongahela System
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