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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1931
Page
3
Bociety Editor Coral Parrish Montgomery requests immediate contact after the social function for coordinated coverage. The society page promises full reports of women’s social activities once the event concludes.
The Grtton High Alumni Association held its annual banquet at the Moose Home with a full menu and attractive decorations. Arthur Yates announced the incoming class of 1931, followed by songs, plays, and musical numbers. Jack Sitter's Melody Boys provided dance music as guests enjoyed a long evening of socializing and formal gowns.
May 27 Morgantown reports several student awards for service on the Monticola staff. Recipients include William Corwin, Thomas Hite, Virginia Stanley, Ruth Wolverton Hiking, Dorothy Baker, and Howe Stidger. Mr Stier editor in chief. Hite to edit next year. Now and Then Club hosts social at Mrs Mary Wagoner home with prizes to Mrs Nina Sturm and Mrs Rutt Crouser. Florida’s prettiest vote Edna Martin of Orlando named top girl at Florida State College for Women.
Tennis match between Country club team and West Virginia Wesleyan College team on new Country Club courts at 2 30 o clock. Handicap golf tourney at Country Club in afternoon. No admission charge to Country Club grounds.
Reverend and Mrs Durward Brown of Wheeling greet a son born May 26 1931 at Ohio Valley General Hospital Wheeling. The child named for grandfathers Foster L Rine of Moundsville and Lloyd W Brown, formerly of Pruntytown and Grafton.
Hamlin West Virginia May 29 Thomas R Cartwright former field secretary of the Columbia Gas and Electric Company died at his home after a year long illness He was 2-3? years old and had been active in local affairs He died at his residence in Hamlin after a yearlong illness His death was reported today
Puzzle clues mix with garbled OCR lines for across and down entries. Entries include areal garden plot and various thematic words, with several misreads and stray characters, offering a fragmented but readable crossword puzzle page.
A fragmented, OCR derived menu lists dishes like Buttered Toasted Buns Tomatoes and a chicken dinner with potatoes and carrots. It includes dessert items such as plum jelly pineapple gelatin mold and caramel nut ice cream, plus a recipe for a sponge-like fruit cake with sugar, milk, eggs and spices.
Mr and Mrs James R Kinney of Washington DC are visiting Mr and Mrs M J Kinney in East Man steel th Grafton Thomas Li Long longtime proprietor of Longs Hardware now Grafton Hardware visits the city greeting old friends Mr
Fashion notes from Paris describe a sun worshipping trend with backless and netted tops, trunks and brassieres as the new bathing costumes. One piece backs, two piece jerseys, bold color juxtapositions, dotted fabrics, and crash dress over suit in prints are shaping a varied beach look. Pajamas remain favored for lounging with linen seen as smart.
Long is living in Washing ton Pa. Eugene Graham of Crewe Virginia arrived here today to visit his sister Miss Osceola Graham and other relatives for a few days. Mrs Ida Woods formerly of this city now of Newark Ohio is in Grafton visiting old friends. C. E. Ware of Bridgeport visited Grafton yesterday. Edgar Decost of Route 6 was a business visitor and subscribed to the Sentinel. T. M. Shroyer of Route 1 was a bus and social caller in the city. The French permite industry has estimated to exceed 26 million in annual production. A move to reclaim prairie lands covers 1729 acres of lower Brille indian reservation in South Dakota.
New York May 29 Glenna Collett five times national champion defeats Edwin H Vare Jr of Philadelphia to claim another women’s national golf crown Collett a Providence resident born in New Haven has a storied career including breaking 80 for the first time and multiple sectional titles Vare is a Penn graduate and a construction engineer with connections to Philadelphia political and social circles.
West Alexander Pennsylvania May 29 A1 veteran postmistress Helen Howell died at her home after 40 years in the role. The piece notes her long service and local context, reflecting on a life in postal duties and community presence.
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