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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1950

Page

3

Business Girls Club Plans Concession Stand at County Fair

The Business Girls club met for a picnic at Airpo Park with Ellen Jane Wiseman and Mildred Campbell as hostesses. President Helen Gerkin led a meeting to plan the concession stand for the county fair. The next gathering convened at the Grafton Hotel with Maxine Cockrell as hostess. Thirteen members and one guest were present, then they attended the Drive-In Theatre. Members listed include Thelma DeMoss Mildred Campbell Maxine Cockrell, Helen Gerkin, Evelyn Golden, Evelyn Green, Clara Jean Kines Elizabeth Rendle Virginia Rosier Helen Shomo Gloria Squires Virginia Mae Stine and Ellen Jane Wiseman with Effie Anderson as a guest. Other attendees included Mrs. Robert Graham Mrs. John Newman Mrs. C V Miller and two guests Skippy Shahan and Mrs John H Rose of Louisville Kentucky.

Business Girls Club Ellen Jane’ Wiseman Mildred Campbell Helen Gerkin Grafton Hotel Maxine Cockrell Thelma DeMoss Max- Ine ‘Cockrell Evelyn Golden Evelyn Green Clara Jean Kines Elizabeth Rendle Virginia Rosier Helen Shomo Gloria Squires Virginia Mae Stine Ellen Jane Wisemian Effie Anderson

Andrews Methodist Women Meet At Clyde Ash Home

The W S C S of Andrews Methodist church met yesterday at 211 McGraw avenue. Mrs L J Lea led devotionals on Our Faith. Mrs G T Vance chaired the business meeting. Attendees included Mrs Clyde W Ash Miss Laura Ford Mrs Ralph Shahan and others.

W. S.C Andrews Methodist Church Clyde Ash McGraw Avenue L. J. Lea G. T. Vance Clyde W. Ash G.T. Vance Laura Ford

Keefer Hosts W S C S Circle at St Pauls Church

Mrs C A Keefer at 227 Beech Street hosted Circle Number 2 of the Woman’s Society of Christian Service of St Paul’s Methodist Church. Eleven members and one guest attended with devotionals and the program led by Mrs B F Poe, followed by refreshments after the business meeting.

C. A. Keefer Beech Street St. Paul's Methodist Church B. F. Poe C. M. Cuttight H. Z McGinnis Sarl Layman T. V. Cuppett B. F. Po George Logiewood Beulah Mavis Lon Gilbert Robert Robey Roy Hargett Ora Koch

Evening in Central Park with Goldman Band in New York

In a Manhattan summer scene a reader wanders past Gallaghers and Broad Way toward Columbus Circle for an open air concert. Edwin Franko Goldman appears, the Guggenheims fund the event, and the free program features the Grand March and the Tell overture amid a relaxed crowd and a hint of urban restlessness.

York Gallagher's West Fifties Broadway Columbus Circle Maine Monument Central Park Mall Edwin Franko Goldman Pete Manhattan Lewisohn Stadium Guggenheims New York Goldman America Wagner Wailers Navy United States of Americas Shiftlers Pesy

Briefly Told Return Home and Proud Parents

Mr and Mrs Arthur McConkey and Mr and Mrs Earl Cooper with son Ronnie returned from a vacation with relatives in Ohio visiting Cleve land Ashland and Salem and Winona. Mr and Mrs James M Hart Frostburg Maryland welcomed baby Jarhee Ernest at Cumberland Memorial hospital weighing six pounds three ounces born Sunday July 30 at 854 p m. Grandparents are Earl Ridenour and the late Charles Harr. Virgin ia Mason and Miss Virginia Outright attend Y T C and L T L groups.

Arthur McConkey Earl Cooper Ronnie Ohio L. A. Orshay Cleveland Wallace Whinery Ashland Arthur Mountz Salem Winona James M. Hart Frostburg Maryland Cumberland Memorial Hospital Cumberland Jarheé Ernest Earl Ridenour Monroe Street Charles Harr Grafton

Camp Caesar Attendees From Detroit to Parkview Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Butcher and family from Detroit Michigan recently visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Morgan in Parkview with his father mother and other relatives. They returned home Saturday. Mrs. John H. Rose of Louisville Kentucky is visiting her brother G. T. Vance at 220 McGraw avenue.

John H. Rose Louisville, Kentucky G. T. Vance McGraw Avenue

Sayings on Square Lips Improve Singing Technique

INDIANAPOLIS INDIANA University associate professor William Ernest Ross advises aspiring singers to form their lips into a square shape, throw back shoulders, show teeth, avoid smiles, and avoid lazy lips to prevent muffled voices.

Indianapolis William Ernest Ross Indiana University

Bleeding Heart an Old Favorite in Gardens

A 1900s style note discusses propagating bleeding heart plants by seed, crown or root cuttings, and outlines spring timing. It contrasts the larger classic form blooming April May with a small Fern Leafed excimia variety that grows about a foot high and flowers throughout summer. It notes coldframes or simple jars as propagating aids and advises rich moist soil though plants tolerate fair garden soil, with a white wartie variety mentioned as weaker than others.

Press Association Panying Tipedabilia

August church and club notices from Blueville area

Calendar items list August church group gatherings and circle meetings at homes and churches, with dates, times, and host names. Also notes changes of date and a sewing class postponement. Public notices include hat sale, reservations contacts, and dining room dinner for past matrons and patrons.

Kings Daughters Blueville Grafton Hotel Maxine Cockrell Ladies Aid Society St. Paul's Lutheran Church C. D. Losh Knotts Avenue Frank Knotts Emma Lewis St. John’s Grafton’ Dam Hartford M. Haller Knottsville Road Na~om C. E T. 1 Nazum J. F. Stafford

Bryans Hold Family Reunion in Simpson

A Simpson family reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland Bryar brought together six children and fourteen grandchildren. Iverine Bryar Mott from New Haven and other relatives attended, sharing a dinner and stories from Pfc Gail B Bartlett’s U.S. Marine tour aboard the U.S.S. Midway in the Mediterranean. The article also lists upcoming local reunions and meetings scheduled for August.

Frank Martin Winchester John Findley Agnd Flemington Bryan Virgie Schola Akron Ohio Gail B. Bartlett Raymond Bartlett Simpson U. S. Marines Pfc Gail U.S.S. Midway Mediterranean Turkey Greece Italy France Tunisia Algeria Portugal Gibraltar Cuba Malta Cypress Bartlett U.S Pisa Pompi Isle of Capri

Sundae origins tied to Sabbath law history and flavors

The dessert menu today features sundaes linked to a legal loophole in Evanston Illinois as blue laws barred ice cream sodas on Sunday. A drugstore operator mixed ice cream with syrup to sidestep the ordinance, creating the Sunday soda later renamed Sunday Sundae. The option ranges from chocolate marshmallow to maple walnut with sauces, paired with chicken salad, rolls, tomatoes, and iced tea or coffee for a casual gathering.

Evanston Ilinois Good Housekeep

The Woman's Corner Food Tips And Servings

A column offers several homemaker tips for summer cooling drinks. It suggests mint leaf juice drinks served over ice with mint sprig and cherry, or Boston cooler or ginger ale with vanilla ice cream. It covers egg freshness testing in water and a celery cheese stuffing idea for cold meat platters.

Boston

Flemington Man Attends Milwaukee School in Summer

Augustis B Smith son of Mr and Mrs Thamer Smith of Flemington West Virginia enrolled in Milwaukee School of Engineering to begin electrical engineering Power Major this summer July 3 He is a former Flemington High School student An estimated 1000 students enrolled for the summer at the school The piece also lists local reunion notices meetings and fundraisers in Morris Park Fairmont Birdscreek church White Rose Grove Lodge Ladies of Knottsville and a Hospital auxiliary event with tickets and times

Augustis B.smith Thamer Smith 2Ington Milwaukee Flemington High School Morris Park Fairmont Shaffer Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle K. of P. Friendship Lodge Knottsville

Largest titanium mine reported near Sanford Lake New York

A report identifies theTitanium mine as the world largest, located near Sanford Lake in New York. The finding highlights the mine as a major geological and economic resource for the region and nation.

Sanford Lake New York

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Mrs. Keefer Helter Mel Heimer Dr. Goldman Virginia Mason Miss Virginia Outright Camp Caesar Square Lips Aid Singers Mester Bleeding Heart Aran Fauinay Daily Crossword Europe India Desea Axyt Saaxre Chicago Helen Olson Bryans U. S Midway Cannes Aga Khan Aly Khan Rita Hayworth Khan Gnn Bartleet Dante Rita Green Valley Lodge A. Hall Circle St.Paul’s Women's Hospital Auxiliary Flemington Man Fe Haymond Farm Woman's Gan Boulah Beauty Accounta Yoan Gulf Herb Gulf Service Beech ST Grafton, W.va
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