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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1933
Page
3
Society editor Coral Parrish Montgomery shares brief social updates and notices in a concise column. Phone line indicates contact for readers to reach the editor with events and announcements.
The ceremony united Miss Esther Murray and Lynn Faulkner in a 1:45 pm wedding at St. Pauls Lutheran Church with Rev. Roof officiating. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Murray, teaches in Grafton schools and plans a Westward trip with her husband, a WVU graduate and local teacher.
Miss Dolores Burke of City underwent a minor operation at City hospital this morning. Russell Messenger of City had a minor operation this morning. Mary Casto, 18 months, of Philippi, underwent a major operation this morning. Mrs Edith Lemons of Norton was admitted yesterday as a medical patient. Miss Virginian Radcliffe of Brown had a major operation yesterday. Alvene Corder of Philippi was discharged yesterday.
Arletta Duncan offers a home facial routine using hot water to steam the face for ten minutes nightly to open pores then a quick rinse with cool water to close them. The regimen aims to leave the skin firm and smooth.
Noah Newbrough a retired Harmony Grove farmer tended to business in the city. Miss Anna Rendle visited sister Mrs. Charles Broom at Keyser and returned home Sunday evening. Mrs. Broom stayed for Decoration Day. Miss Alta Wagoner of Charleston visited friends in town. Ralph Waddell of Philippi and L H Young of Simpson were in the city for business. Earl Boice Route 1 attended to matters Monday. Jeff Cui n business day. Mr and Mrs William R Wolfe and two children Jane and Billy and Mr and Mrs Arthur Williams stor in city Monday.
A lengthy roster lists visitors and relatives in Grafton on Memorial and Decoration Days. Names include Mrs. G. C. Ringler, Chester Snellings, A. E. Nester, and W. H. Harrison with families. Scattered visits come from Morgantown, Clarksburg, Wheeling, Baltimore, Fairmont, Parsons, and Nitro as residents attend services, attend funerals, or host relatives.
A Memorial Day sermon extols the common soldier from both North and South. It condemns economic distress, hunger, and unemployment, urging a peaceful Liberal movement, national unity, and a renewed democratic nation under the American flag. The speaker recalls veterans, calls for work and relief, and urges action to heal the country without further war.
Louisville May 31 The circuit judge in Falls City Ice and Beverage Co v Louisville and Nashville Rail Road upheld Kentuckians right to make sell and ship 3.2 beer. The ruling grounds that 3.2 beer is not intoxicating under the Rush Gullion Act and not a forbidden commodity, enforcing shipment by the railroad.
General John J. Pershing, in a Memorial Day speech, asserts evidence shows nations disregard treaties when ambitions rise. He argues moral standards govern willingness to abandon force, stating improvements beyond assurances are needed before real progress toward disarmament can occur.
Hyperion the second choice at 100 to 11 won the 150th English Derby at Epsom Downs before a crowd of 250,900 including the king and queen. King Salmon carrying Sir H. Cunliffe-Owen silks finished second and Statesman, an American-owned entry for Victor Emanuel, placed third.
Striped wash silk shirting appears in a two piece dress with a three quarter length sleeve and wide cuff. Horizon tally striped bodice front secured by a tab and bow fastenings, plus horizontally striped panels on the skirt. Sailor hats sit low over eyes, white pique trimmed, shallow crown. Washable gloves gain popularity for summer. knitted pique slip ons shown as chic.
New York May 31 Miss Helen Richey of McKeesport Pa an entrant in the postponed women air race around the metropolitan area has been found safe landing at Bethlehem Pa after crossing the mountains three hours overdue officials said her father Dr J B Ritchey notified by telephone She was last seen by entrant Miss Helen McCluskey as fog and rain neared the ridges Logan May 31 Logans恐 coal miners wage hike ordered by the Logan County Coal Operators Association increases range from 10 to 18 percent for about 10000 miners effective June 1
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