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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1955

Page

3

Hi Y and Tri Hi Y Camp Enroll 190 State Sponsors

State YMCA sponsors describe a six week summer program at Camp Horseshoe run from July to August 13. About 190 officers and 4000 members from 35 clubs in West Virginia participate in classes to develop club leaders. The program includes group work, domestic leadership, and activities for home school and community service. Groups visiting include Harrison County Crippled Children and Morgantown Bard, with emphasis on sports, special activities, and vesper services.

Accra MCA Parsons West Virginia Bettom Jennings Fast Bob Alen Calin Arid State Arahps Vesperg YMCA Harrison County Gale Morgantown Bard

RoWlesburg Eastern Star Honors Officer and Dinner

RoWlesburg Chapter 127, Order of the Eastern Star, honored worthy matron Mrs Evel erman and outgoing patron. A dinner was held at Masonic Hall with gifts for all. Newly elected officers include matron Mrs Ester P Weil, worthy patron Don Seese, worthy matron Mrs Helen Jane etrs, conductress Miss Martha Bolyerd, associate conductress Mrs Helen Carrico, marshal Mrs Nita Craig, organist Mrs Evelyn Ayerkman, and others.

Wlesburg E Eastern Star Evelerman Gell Masonic Hall Nokta Atates Ssert Cout Ester P. Weil Don Seese Helen Jane Etrs Rachel Streagthe Mary C.hunter Martha Bolyerd Helen Carrico Marshall Nita, Craig Evelyn Ayerkman Ada Coar Shahan Ruuj Maude Bolyard Ester Christine Heath Sentinal Emma Craig

August Calendar of Local Circles and Family Reunions

August calendar lists numerous St John’s Methodist circles at 8:00 p.m. and 2 p.m. meetings, Lutheran Ladies Aid, Presbyterian Circle dinner, and many family reunions across towns. Reunions include Mc Cartney, Harvey-Rightmire, Smith, Robison-Coburn, Stemple, and Vandergrift families with venues from Old Glade Run School grounds to Morris Park and Bird’s Creek, with basket dinners and rain plans noted.

Queen Mother Celebrates Quiet Birthday Observed at Clarence House

London, Queen Mother Elizabeth marked her 55th birthday with no ceremony at Clarence House. Princess Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret joined in, as admirers sent greetings worldwide. Prince Charles and Princess Anne sent cards, with Charles painting and signing a card. The Duke of Edinburgh sent carnations and lilies of the valley, while gifts included a private present and a contribution to the Queen Mother's antique collection.

London Elizabeth Queen Elizabeth I Sue Clarinee House America Prince Charles Princess Anne Charles Anne Duke of Edinburgh Margaret

Date palm seed roasted in Africa used as coffee substitute

In Africa the seed of the date palm is roasted and prepared as a coffee substitute, providing a caffeine alternative. The practice highlights local use of palm products and traditional beverage customs.

Africa

Haymond Farm Women Plan Picnic Program

The Haymond Farm Women's Club met with Mrs. Clyde Satterfield presiding. Devotions by Mrs. William Henderson and lesson by Mrs. Charles Shackelford on keeping a happy family. Shackelford won the prize. refreshments served to members and guests. Next meeting set for August 18 with picnic lunch and a show how.

Haymond Farm Women’s Club Clyde Satterfield Hubert Armstrong William Henderson Charles Shackelford Norman Watkins Paul Davis Arthur Stevens James Travis Ralph Watkins Bertha , Montgomery William Thorn Thomas Craft Mora Green Echoo

St Johns Class Outing At Tygart Lake With Roasting

The Juniors Sunday School class at Et hn's Methodist Church led by Mrs Hilda Nicodemus held a weiner roast at Tygart Lake State Park. Attendees included Brenda Sandsbury Paula Ann Torendo Ronald Sandsbury April Peling Richard Teendo Johny Nob Peling Margaret Roster Dennis Klodner and others as listed. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Okey Delaney at Grafton City Hospital on August 3 at 7 16 p m weighing 7 pounds.

Junio Et Hn Methodist Hilda Nicodemiss Tygart Lake Brenda Sandsbury Paula Ann Torendo Ronald Sandsbury April Peling Richard Teendo Johny Nob Peling Margaret Roster Denni Mirademus Gibby Bunner Victoria Nicola Linda Robert Peling Wilbert Nicodemus Dennis Klodner Okey Delaney West Main Grafton City Hospital

Hospital Admissions and Discharges Listing Names

On August 3 admissions include George Moyle Simpson Norma Wolfe Reedsville Naomi Devers Ports mouth Vi Dr Edgar Foley Baltimore Md Delores Delaney W Main St Martha Weekly Long St Ocie Reed Rt 5 Discharges list Wanna Engle Independence Patty Gallagher Lincoln St Roy Lewis Simpson Peggy Kunst W Washington St Eva Knotts Shinnston Linda DeMoss Lincoln Ruth Murray Tunnelton Walter Mc Farley Richwood and Dr Edgar Foley.

George Moyle Simpson Norma Wolfe Reedsville Naomi Devers Portsmouth Vi Dr Edgar Foley Baltimore Wanna Engle Independence Patty Gallagher Lincoln St Roy Lewis Peggy Kunst W. Washington St Eva Knotts Shinnston Linda DeMoss Lincoln Ruth Murray Tunnelton Walter McFarley Richwood

Family Reunion Calendar Grows Two More Reunions

Two reunions were announced 今日 The Smith Reunion will be at Laurel Run Route 73 Preston County with a basket dinner at 12 30 p m on Sunday August 7 Games and officer elections to follow Relatives invited at Brown Church Country Club Road August 7 Robison Coburn reunion to be held at Brown Church singing and entertainment planned Families asked to bring basket lunch and piano stay all day The largest known star is Antares at 400 million miles in diameter.

Smith Laurel Run Preston County Brown Church Country Club Road Robison- Coburn

Miss Frances McDaniel Visits then Heads to Ohio

Miss Frances McDaniel of Rt. 4 has been visiting in Richmon Ind and has gone to East Liverpool Ohio to visit. Mr. and Mrs. A. C Sigel, former Grafton residents. Enough cellophane is used each year in wrapping new auto motors and engines to make a bag large enough to hold a city twice the size of Detroit.

Frances McDaniel Rt. 4 Richmon Ind East Liverpool Ohio A. C Sigel Grafton Detroit

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