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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1944

Page

3

Circle No 1 W S C S meets at Graham home

Mrs Frank Graham hosted Circle No 1 of the W S C S at St Johns Methodist Church for the regular monthly meeting. Mrs Rose Nicola led devotions from the Upper Room study, with business by vice chairman Mrs W E Her. A talk on Our Church After the War by Mrs E J Johnson followed refreshments and a social hour. Attendees included Miss Lily Marshall and multiple Mrss DeMoss, Nicola, Hamilton, Shaffer, Richman, Painter, Debendarfer, and others, with visitors.

Mrg Frank Graham Circle No. 1 St. John’s Methodist Church Rose Nicola W. E. Ifer Our Church E. J. Johnson Graham Lily Marshall Lena Powell W. K. Shaffer Russell DeMoss Thelma DeMoss Juanita DeMoss Mary Nicola Evelyn Ramsey Stella Phillips C C. Richman

Allies Reach Rennes Continued Ambitious Push

Allied forces report continued combat near Rennes as field dispatches indicate the German stronghold holds firm. The advance followed clashes across Brittany with heavy resistance, signaling a protracted struggle for control of the region.

Rennes

Community club and church groups announce August meetings

Multiple notices list August gatherings from the WMC First Brethren at Paul Rogers home to Circle No 3 of St Johns Methodist, Women's Aid Society United Brethren meetings with officer elections, and joint Lutheran Ladies Aid events. Other items include World War II Mothers Club to honor Gold Star Mothers, local reunions, Homecoming at Lawler Chapel with basket dinner, and Quota and Losh reunions with venue details and times.

W.M.C First Brethren Church Paul Rogers E. Bluemont Street Circle No St. John's Methodist Church Cody Grow West Main Street Women's Aid Society of the United Brethren Church King's Daughters Ladies Aid and Missionary Societies of The Lutheran Church F. K. Roof Nicola St. Paul's Methodist Church I. W. Mac- Dowell Woman's Missionary Society of the United Brethren Church Camden P. Uhl Warder Avenue Quota Club

Briefly Told Briefly Told Return To Richmond

Mr. and Mrs. Russell Johnson and son Billy Lee have returned to Richmond Indiana after visiting Johnsons sister Mrs. A C Segil. Young Bobbie Segil returned with them for a visit. Mrs W C Hanway of George Washington highway has as her houseguest Mrs Bliss Riley of Hagerstown Maryland. Charles Lee White of Ethel Street is a tonsil patient at Grafton City hospital. Harold Kemple and wife 318 Grand Street are new parents to a baby girl born July 30 at Graf ton City hospital weighing 6 pounds 13 ounces.

F. F. Joyner Mildred Graham Dayton Robert E. Graham St. Charles Street Grafton Robert E. Gray Richmond Russell Johnson Billy Lee Ind Mr. Johnson A. C. Segil Bobbie Segil W. C. Hanway George Washington Highway Bliss Riley Hagerstown, Md Young Charles Lee White Ethel St Grafton City Hospital Harold Kemple Grand Street

Championship Series Move for Parkersburg Hosts If Needed

West Virginia reports Parkersburg will host a potential third game tomorrow and, if the series requires a deciding match, a Sunday game will be played there. The series winner advances to the Region 9 tournament, with Shelby or Albemarle as possible sites.

West Virginia Page Parkersburg Shelby Albemarle

Talasea the kitten sailor mascot at Cape Gloucester

A Navy photo features Talasea, a kitten mascot of Marine engineers at Cape Gloucester New Guinea. The shell torn Mission birthplace adds dramatic backstory as the ship safety tale highlights a cherished life preserver companion aboard a U S transport.

U. S

Beaufighter Rockets Used in Mediterranean Actions

An international report notes RAF Beaufighters firing rocket projectiles in the Mediterranean theater. The size and impact of these munitions are described, with claims of effectiveness against enemy ships and aircraft.

Aircraf Isman R. E. Atkists London RAF Beaufighters

Early American Trap Shooting and Global Facts Summary

Trap shooting began in the United States in 1825. Watermelon cultivation traces to ancient times. Gold was discovered in Australia in 1851. Lake Superior is the largest of the Great Lakes.

United States Australia Lake Superior Great Lakes

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