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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1927

Page

3

Parsonage Wedding in Buckhannon to Mt Hope Couple

A quiet Sunday morning wedding united Miss Mary Fisher Aithing of Buckhannon and Chalmer Ault of Mt Hope West Virginia. The ceremony was by Rev J W Brown at the First Baptist Church with no attendants. They will reside in Mt Hope where both teach. Congratulations to the couple.

Baptist Wage Mary Fsther Aithing Buckhannon Chalmer Ault Mt. Hope W. Va J. W. Brown First Baptist Church Ault Lett Grafton Mt Hope

Free Piano Lessons Starts Today Curtis System of Piano Instruction

Free piano lessons start today via the Curtis System taught in many cities. The program, in Kansas City and beyond, uses modern methods to build a foundation in harmony, rhythm, scales, ear training, sight reading, and composition. A six month course is offered free to any child, youth, or adult by Haymond Piano Co at 115 West Main Street.

Kansas City Curtis Haymond Piano Co The West Main Street Make America Musical

English Queen Event Attracts Wide Attendance

A lively society gathering featured golf on the greens and a suite of diversions for ladies. Festive decor with red white and blue crepe and American flags enhanced the scene. A roast pig dinner in cafeteria style followed by jazz and dancing capped the evening. Notable performers included Lucille Malone and Bob Maloney. The event drew praise for hospitality and musical offerings. Porch Party at Mrs. B R Cunningham’s home followed with flower branches and patriotic colors. Attendees included Miss Etta Parker Belington and others from Philippi and Clarksburg.

Cleo Weston Bert Clelland Lucille Malone Bob Maloney Harrison Byrd Danc Ing Bud” McKeen Katheryn Kiddy Robert Maloney Mildred Bartlett B. R. Cuningham Etta Parker Belington Julia Mary Nestor Nellie Montrose Philippi Mesdames Ted Waller Richard Baxter E. R. Cuningham I. T. Murphy Jessie Talbott Clarksburg

Knight-Gall wedding ties Belington kin to Elkins

Rupert Knight of Belington and Miss Nancy Gall were married recently in Belington with Rev. C H Dorsey officiating. The couple will reside in Elkins where the groom has taken a job with Elkins Chevrolet. The ceremony followed by a motor honeymoon through Virginia to Washington and Baltimore. Both families have frequent ties to Gratton and Mont Chateau. The Mont Chateau Hotel opened May 28 with a patriotic Memorial Day dinner dance, music by a Pittsburgh orchestra, and weekly dances through September. Reservations by phone. Also noted was the Graton Country Club opening on May 29 with similar social events.

Valley Inn Pruntytown William Zeller Clarksburg Road House Rupert Knight Belington Ness W. B. Gall C. H. Dorsey Methodist Episcopal Church South Elkins Knight Fairmontate Teacher's College Mountain State Business College Parkersburg Mont Chateau Cheat River Morgantown Uniontown Frank J. Stclair Pittsburgh

Birth of Emma Jane, daughter to Mr and Mrs Ralph W Robin

Mr and Mrs Ralph W Robin announce the birth of a nine pound baby girl named Emma Jane born Saturday evening May 21. Mrs Robinson is formerly Miss Mary Knight of Blueville and the family receives congratulatory messages.

Ralph W. Robinson Emma Jane Robinson Mary Knight Blueville

Edward C Welch infant dies in Flemington

Edward C Welch infant son of Quimby and Maude Welch died at 8 30 pm from acute indigestion born July 6 1925 three brothers survive funeral at home tomorrow 2 pm with Rev M B Hamrick interment Odd Fellows cemetery McGrumphy Funeral Co in charge. Sanford Nelson of Rosemont arrested for carrying concealed weapons fined 50 dollars costs six months jail John Morris drunk charge forfeited 8 Joe Spadafore Rosemont arrested possession of tour Gallons moonshine bond 1000 for hearing tomorrow before Squire A R Weston. Miss Sallie Davidson improving Woodrow Fornash critically ill Mrs J A Morgan improved.

Flemington Edward C. Welch Quimby Maude Stout Welch M. B. Hamrick Odd Fellows Cemetery McGrumphy ‘Funeral Company Sanford Nelson Rosemont Brown Squire A. R. Weston John Morris Joe Spadafore Squire A. R. Weaton Sallie Davidson Bank of Flemington Woodrow Fornash A. M. Fornash J. A. Morgan Exchange

Hospital notes on patients after railroad accident

Howard Leonard Jr formerly of this city and Earl Kramer of Grafton underwent successful ton gilog tomies this morning. John Steve M P Steve and A Bowman were admitted today for treatment after a railroad accident and are not in danger, expected to return home after recovery

Howard Leonard, Jr Earl Kramer Grafton John Steve M. P. Steve A. ©. Bowman

Death claims brother of Thornton resident Walter H. Hagan

Walter H. Hagan aged 73, brother of Mrs. Mary J. Painter of Thornton, died suddenly while in Cameron to attend funeral services for Mary Painter. Hagan had resided in Cameron for many years and his death occurred after a brief illness or collapse.

eDath Walter H. Hagan Mary J. Painter Thornton Mary R. Painter Cameron

Several Persons Shaken Up In Motor Accidents

Several individuals were shaken up and lightly injured in multiple automobile crashes over Sunday and Monday. Cars from Newton grocery Blueville, Cooprelatives, and other local drivers sustained damage, with several towed to garages. An Oakland carrying Fairmont travelers was struck by an engine at Everson crossing. no serious injuries reported.

Newton Blueville Oakland Knottsville Coop Market Fairmont Everson Crossing M. R

Y M C A Music School Launches In Grafton City

The opening of a piano instruction school under Hazelond Music Company and Y M C A draws 200+ children into eight classes. Anne Tucker leads the day with Mrs. Brooks R. Gall guiding youngsters tomorrow. Regular classes run for weeks as the public library stays open 2 to 6 pm. An unusual note mentions a vaccine opponent offering to be bitten by a mad dog.

Eckatona Hayelond Music Company YM. GC. A Anne Tucker Brooks R. Gall Grafton Mening W. B. Cruise Miss Goff Plano Guy Haymond

Happy Feet in 3 Minutes Foot Care Ad Parody

Ad copy promises quick relief for tired feet with a product named Tiz and Tix. Claims include soothing swollen feet, removing acids, stopping pain from corns and restoring feet to perfect condition. Presented in a playful promotional tone with vague associations to beauty and wellness.

Lost Motion in Clay Pipes Offers Benefit When Dropped

A humorous note claims clay pipes have a practical advantage since dropped pipes need not be picked up, highlighting a quirky feature in the era's everyday items.

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