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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1938

Page

3

Hallo we'en party and costume games at Army citadel

The Women's Home League of the Salvation Army hosted a Hallo we'en party at the Army citadel with husbands as guests. Prizes went to Mrs. Lillian Nicola and Roy Ridenour. Refreshments followed hosted by Captain Florence Robey, Captain Margaret Willingham, and Mrs. Lillian Nicola. Attendees included many local ladies and gentlemen.

Women’s Home League The Salvation Army Army Citadel Lillian Nicola Roy Ridenout Florence Robey Margaret Willingham Home League Ames Weaver Myrtle Wagner Grace Getz Mildred Ridenour Louise Kennedy Ethel Streets Edna Malone Lorraine Taylor Pauline Standard Mae Hend Dessie Smith Hixenbaugh Walter Henderson Harold Weaver Roy Ridenour Earl Getz Luther Wagner Phil Kennedy Nicola Charles Robey

Hallowe'en Social and Church Group Gatherings Calendar

Social calendar notes events from St Pauls Lutheran Ladies Aid to Nudson Missionary society at First Baptist church. Oct 28 Hallowe en social 3 p m parsonage. Oct 30 Fetterman District rally 2 p m Blueville M E church. Nov 1 Judson Missionary society 6 p m First Baptist. Nov 1 Andrews churchel Ladies Aid 7 30 p m parlor. Nov 2 Masquers monthly meeting 7 30 p m Recreation center review of You Cant Take It With You by J B Dryfield.

Ladies’ Aid Society St. Paul's Lutheran Church Fetterman District Blueville M. E Judson Missionary Society First Baptist Church C. O. Shay Willis Linn C. F. McDermott Ladies Aid Society of Andrews Churchel J. B. Dryfield

Surprise Parties And Bridge Prizes On Maple Avenue

Social events unfold with bridge games on Maple avenue featuring high score prizes from Mrs. W. G. Chrislip and Dr. Paul P. Warden. A two course luncheon followed for attendees including the Chrislips and Wardens plus Bartlett Camer on and Dean families. Geraldine Gibson celebrates 15th birthday with Halloween themed party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Gibson of Webster. Guests listed include Betty Swisher Annabelle Bacchus Jane Lake and many others with dancing and a birthday cake. The Wednesday club met at Mrs. J. E. Steel’s on West Main for a 1 PM luncheon and bridge with autumn decor. Members and guests named. prizes awarded to Mrs. Jolliffe and Mrs. Gibson.

William C. Lawson Yates Avenue G. T. Bartlett, Jr Harold L. Noble Bartlett Lawson Noble James C. Holt J. Paul Murphy James F. Holt Ter Maple Avenue Bridge W. G. Chrislip Paul P. Warden Chrislip Warden R. P. Bartlett C. Howard Cameron Harry Friedman Z. L. Dean Ralph Gibson Webster Geraldine Betty Swisher Annabelle Bacchus Jane Lake Viola Godwin Norma Lee Sutherland Mary Virginia Felton Verlin Moats Juanita Getz Alice Jane Gibson Geraldine’ Gibson Harold Roach Tommy McWilliams Bennie Wilson Ray Mosser Abe Newton Woodrow Bacchus Clyde McGowan Herbert Ray McWilliams Bud Pauley Clarence Kelley Snorky "Potterby J. E. Steel West Main Street George G. Jolliffe Fred Malone H. L. Noble Alice B. Holt G. H. A. Kunst E. F. Clark W. H. Wilhide E. R. Bucklew Paul E. Malone H. R. Gibson Eva Love Jolliffe Gibson

Community service program on Tuesday at Elk’s home

Welfare department of the Woman’s club plans a 2 30 p m event with Miss Pauline Woodford from Monongalia West Penn giving an electric appliance demonstration and entertaining talk. Organizers include Mrs Clyde G Turner Mrs W H Wilhide Mrs J J Kaufman Mrs C C Batson Mrs Thomas Love and Miss Belle Vankirk. Mrs T M Deegan will preside with a short business meeting at close. All General club members invited.

Woman’s Club Pauline Woodford Monongalia West Penn Elk’s Home Clyde G. Turner W. H. Wilhide J. J. Kaufman C. C. Batson Thomas Love Belle Vankirk

Fall flowers brighten club gathering and prizes awarded

Fall flowers decorated the rooms as Contract was played in the evening. Prizes for the games were won by Mrs. W. C. Pem broke, a club member, with guests including Mrs. H. L. Potts and Mrs. H. R. Gibson. Refreshments were served to members and guests including Mrs. Pembroke, Mrs. Z. L. Dean, Mrs. E. G. Kuhn, Mrs. Paul P. Warden, Mrs. Torlock Rasmussen, Mrs. C. Howard Cameron, Mrs. Harry Friedman, Mrs. Vera Hamilton, Mrs. R. P. Bartlett, Mrs. W. G. Chrislip, Mrs. Vaughn M. Kerr, Mrs. J. F. Casseday, Mrs. Harold L. Noble, M E. J. Clapton, and others.

W. C. Pembroke H. L. Potts H. R. Gibson Pembroke Z. L. Dean E. G. Kuhn Paul P. Warden Torlock Rasmussen C. Howard Cameron Harry Friedman Vera Hamilton R. P. Bartlett

Local Personal Notes From Clarksburg

Harry Greenwald is confined to his Lincoln street home with illness. Mrs. Harley Sawyer and Mrs. John C. Plumb of New York City, guests of Mrs. John N. Trezella and daughter Grace Wolfe, have returned home after attending their sister Mrs. Alice Rogers funeral in Akron. Alta Helms will leave Saturday for Akron to visit sons who have secured positions there. Miss Charlotte Rendle, Francis Gatrell and Edward Grayson were visitors in Clarksburg Thursday evening.

Harry Greenwald Lincoln Street Harley Sawyer John C. Plumb New York City John N. Trezella Grace Wolfe Akron Ohio Alice Rogers Alta Helms Charlotte Rendle Francis ‘Gatrell Edward Grayson Clarksburg

Fairmont Official Puts Up Bond For Appearance

Elkins Oct 28 Paul Amos Fairmont city finance commissioner posted 300 bond before Justice of the Peace R B Caplinger for November 4 to answer a charge of operating an automobile while under the influence of liquor. Amos was arrested after an accident here Wednesday night. he and Harry Loudin another Fairmont official were injured but not seriously.

Elkins Paul Amos Fairmont Justice of the Peace R. B. Caplinger Amos Harry Loudin

Birth of John Burton Jenkins Jr at Dewey Avenue

Mr and Mrs John Jenkins announce the birth of an eight pound son, John Burton Jr., on Thursday morning. This is their third child. Mrs Jenkins was formerly Mildred Moats.

John Jenkins Dewey Avenue John Burton, Jr

Woman Sentenced in Alderson Theft Case

Marie Wellon of Elkins West Virginia an expectant mother was sentenced to one year and a day in the federal prison for women at Alderson for theft. Federal Judge W E Baker also sentenced her husband Alton Wellon to five years in Atlanta on the same charge.

Wheeling Marie Wellon Elkins W. Va Alderson W. E. Baker Alton Wellon Atlanta

Labor Commissioner to attend national labor relations conference

State Labor Commissioner Jarrett will attend the national conference on labor relations in Washington November 14 16. Governor Holt informed Administrator Elmer F Andrews of the wage and hour division department of labor.

Washington Eugenia Pope Elmer F. Andrews Charleston Jarrett National Conference On Labor Relations Holt Department of Labor

Local Kiwanis Parade Backed by Wide Donations

Grafton Kiwanis sponsors Halloween parade with significant cash support. Donors giving $2 or more include Pittsburgh and West Virginia Gas, J Lee Evans Furniture, F W Woolworth, McCrory's, Fort Pitt store, A V Cuppett, and many others. Additional $1 contributions come from Grafton Fruit Market, Empire Market, American News, Piggly Wiggly, Sayre's Market, and more.

Hallowe'en Grafton Kiwanis Club Pittsburgh and West Virginia Gas Company J. Lee Evans ‘Furniture Company Bernard's Klein & Company J. C. Penney Company Lee Bennett & Son O. J. Morrison Company Taylor County Hardware Company F. W Frank C. Collins Empire Market A. E. Leonard Bonafede C. G. Turner Charles Brinkman American News Company W. C. Barnes Busy Bee Piggly-Wigely Sayre’s Market Love Drug Company O. R. Thomas Recreation Central Drug Store Wolfe’s C. N.mays Skaggs and Company B. F. Poe National Auto Supply Company

Judge Denies Motion To Direct Jury's Verdict

In Youngstown Ohio Judge Davis G Jenkins overruled Thomas Gallati of Cleveland's motion for a directed verdict in the Roy Marino gangland killing case. He also overruled a challenge to 11 witnesses including Eddie Hebert the state’s star witness. Hebert was key in the Ant houlis Hart and Ross Cleveland cases. all three convicts serve life terms.

Youngstown Thomas Gallati Cleveland Roy Happy) Marino Davis G. Jenkins Jenkins Eddie Hebert Hebert John Anthoulis Steubenville Sally Hart Herb Ross Ohio

Lumberman Dove Dies of Atomic Poisoning in Princeton

Robert Lynn Dove, 67, a lumber contractor, died in Princeton on Oct 28 from atomic poisoning. He is survived by his widow, three sons, and one daughter.

Princeton Robert Lynn Dove

Hanes Named Morgenthau's Assistant in New Post

President Roosevelt announced that John W. Hanes, assistant secretary, has been promoted to Morgenthau's assistant. He succeeds Roswell Magill, who resigned. Hanes, 46, from Winston-Salem North Carolina, will have his salary raised from 9000 to 10000 dollars annually.

Washington Roosevelt John W. Hanes Roswell Magill Hanes Winston-Salem N.C

Miners Close To Lost Hound In Spelter Fell Mine

Clarksburg October 28. After 216 hours of continuous effort by twenty five miners who called Sport their friend, the five year old beagle hound of Howard Walls of Spelter remains entombed between two rocks in a 25 foot deep mine sink near Spelter. A further rock slip could mean instant death for the dog, but workers hold hope they can clear a path to Sport before nightfall.

Clarksburg Howard Walls Spelter Ben Walls

Marion county Bird Dog club to hold sixth annual trials

The sixth annual field trials of the Marion county Bird Dog club are set for Sunday in Fairmont. Events include the puppy stake shooting dog stake derby stake and all age event with Ed Hunter serving as chairman.

Fairmont Marion County Bird Dog Club Ed Hunter

Trent Speaks on School Funding for Nine-Month Term

Trent urged the legislature to fund a nine month school term, warning counties against indiscriminate spending. He endorsed proposed school finance legislation, predicting gains in school buildings and higher teacher salaries if enacted.

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Salary Increases Urged by State Education Leaders

Confab of Friendly Neighbors outlines a program for all counties with more funds for salaries to teachers with degrees and better library facilities for rural children. Speakers include R. B. Marston and Virell L. Flinn. Drew Pearson cites Roosevelt on neutrality and potential U.S. involvement, stressing fortification of national defense amid European tension. West Virginia Association of County Superintendents convenes in Charleston with officers elected and ongoing sessions.

Cnues Trent Holt R. B. Marston Association Ivor Spafford University of Minnesota Charles E. Wood Virell L. Flinn Kanawha County Sessions Drew Pearson Washington Roosevelt Europe United States South America West Virginia

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