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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1950

Page

2

Grafton Sentinel Adopts Daily Schedule Amid Local Notices

The Grafton Sentinel, published weekdays by The Grafton Publishing Co. at 102 Latrobe Street Crafton West Virginia, outlines its long history since 1870 and current editorial leadership with M. B. MacLeod as General Manager and Eldora M. Nuzum as News Editor. The paper, a member of The Associated Press, notes postal matter status and subscription rates for various terms.

Grafton-Sentinel Grafton Publishing Company, Inc Latrobe Street Crafton W. Va M. B. MacLeod Eldora M.nuzum Grafton Congress Associated Press Wirwinit West Virginia National Representatives Inland Newspaper Representatives, Inc

The Miners Mechanical Servant In Modern Coal Industry

A Virginia coal firm with 440 workers plans full mechanization to boost output to about 4.04 million tons yearly. A new preparation plant and advanced equipment will prepare and wash coal, symbolizing industry progress and faith in growth. The article argues mechanization will yield energy and boost steel-related sectors, despite past labor slowdowns.

Virginia Pablo Verauen Urawal Eal Tull Um Limited Bom

Freder Lincoln Losey Dies at 74 in Grafton

Freder Lincoln Losey aged 74 died at 3 30 p m yesterday after ill health since 1920 He was born in Rush Kentucky February 15 1876 son of the late Abois Losey and Janeth Losey He leaves a sister Mrs Mamie Kehver of Ridgley West Virginia two nieces and one nephew survive He worked 33 years as a telegraph operator for the B and O railroad and earlier for the C and O in Ashland Kentucky A member of the Order of Railway Telegraph Operators Myr Losey lived in Grafton since 1904 He belonged to BP O B No 308 and attended the Assembly of God church.

Freder Lincoln Losey Rush Kentucky Abois Lowy Janeth Elem Losey Losey Mamie Kehver Ridgley West Virginia J. C. More Parkershore Leo Kincaid Grafton William Kehrer B. and O. Railroad C. and ©. Railroad Company Ashland Order of Railway Telegraph Operators Myr BP. O. B Assembly of God Church

Funeral services for Frederick Lincoln Losey Sunday

Frederick Lincoln Losey funeral services set for Sunday at Bartlett Funeral Home at 2 p m with Rev David Engram officiating. Interment at Bluemont Cemetery. Friends may call at Bartlett Funeral Home after 1 p m today.

Frederick Lincoln Losey Bartlett Funeral Home David Engram Bluemont Cemietery

Society and Club Activity

Local society events and club gatherings fill the week with meetings, receptions, and planned outings. Members report ongoing projects, community service drives, and social fundraisers shaping a busy civic calendar.

Taylor Preston W C T U Bi County Convention Reelected Leader

Mrs Shafer was reelected president of the Taylor Preston Bi-County W C T U at a Baptist church convention. Officers elected include Wilburn, Mrs Edith Spellman, and treasurer Mrs Maude Palmer. The gathering featured two sessions, devotions, addresses by Reverends Hols Ash Trimpey Hawkins, and a luncheon for 16 members and visitors. A play Reaching For The Stars and solos were also heard, with Mrs Burl Mason and Mrs Lehn Peters chosen for key committees.

Bertham Shafer Taylor Preston Wilburn Edith Spellman Bruceton Wills Maude Palmer Graton Taylor-Preston Baptist Church Shafer John A. Hols Clyde W. Ash Ethel Nicola Meese

First Brethren Church on the Hill Top

The Friendly Church in Stanley Hauser Pastor offers Bible school at 9:00 a.m. Morning worship at 10:30 a.m. Evening worship at 7:00 p.m. Brethren Youth Fellowship led by president Maxine McCartney at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday midweek service. If you lack a church home, join in worship.

Bible School Brethren Youth ‘Fellowship Maxine McCartney

Saint Pauls Lutheran and Nearby Churches Service Times

Church notices list St Pauls Lutheran led by Pastor Roof with 9:30 Sunday school and 10:45 worship, then St Matthias Episcopal and Andrews Methodist Church programs. Clyde W Ash at Parsonage 211 McGraw Ave, 9:30 Sunday school 10:35 worship, nursery, junior fellowship, prayer meeting. Official Board and Woman's Society meetings scheduled Tuesdays.

Main Street Depot Square Clyde W. Ash McGraw Ave Woman's Society of Christian Service

Assembly of God Tabernacle Opens Services at Beech Street

Assembly of God Tabernacle at 109 Beech Street led by Rev. David Ingram hosts Sunday school at 9 45 a m morning worship at 10 45 a m evangelistic service at unspecified time and prayer meeting Tuesday at 8 p m all listed in church notices.

Beech Street David Ingram

First Baptist Church West Main Announces Weekly Schedule

Reverend John A. Holt presides as pastor with church school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 30 a m evening worship 6 30 p m Baptist Youth Fellowship 7 30 p m midweek service Wednesday 7 30 p m and choir rehearsal Thursday 7 30 p m

West_Main_Street John A. Holt

Local Reunion and Club Meetings Across August Schedule

Calendar notes multiple reunions and meetings scattered across August at various venues including Luna Park Cheat Neck, U S Route 60 Cool s Spring, Glayde Creek church Marion county Rock Lake East Grafton Road, Brown church Coun y Club road, Gratten Hotel, Webster Methodist Church, Morris Park Fairmont Birdscreek church, and hospital venues. Events cover Nicola Guthrie Shaver Henderson Robison Vandergrift White Rose Grove Ladies Auxiliary Quota Club and local hospital, with dates August 6 7 13 14 15 17 and note changes for August 14.

Nicola Guthrie Luna Park Cheat Neck Cheat River Bridge Route Shaver U. S Robison Brown Couny Club V. Q. of E Quota Club Gratten Women's Hospital

Groom Dies Bride Hurt In Honeymoon Crash

Cannonsburg Pennsylvania reported a honeymoon tragedy as Angelo Guzzo 23 died when their light plane crashed on a mountainside. Bride Phyllis 20 suffered critical injuries with a skull fracture after the Friday night crash during their weeklong honeymoon trip.

Canonsburg Angelo Guzzo Phyllis Guzzo Pennsylvania

First Presbyterian Church Announces August Services

The Church With the Chimes led by REV. F. CARL DAVIS offers Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Morning worship at 11 a.m. with a sermon theme on Prayer. The pastor will be away for part of August. all are welcome to attend.

Charles Corbin, Jr F. Carl Davis

Evans Chapel Simpson Preaching Schedule Recap

Evans Chapel holds services with Simpson preaching on the second Sunday morning and fourth Sunday evening. Sunday school meets at 9 45 each Sunday led by Mrs. Mattie Bryan as superintendent.

Evans Chapel Simpson Mattie Bryan

Evangelical United Brethren Church Activities Schedule

The Evangelical United Brethren Church under Pastor C V Tate lists a full weekly program. Sunday includes church school at 10:30 a m morning worship with communion, adult and youth fellowship, and evening services. Weekday events cover choir, prayer meeting, Bible study, W S C, Brotherhood, Christian Builder's class, and council administration. Services at 7 and 8 p m on various days. Location 22 Dewey Avenue and 457 Maple Avenue with hosting by Mr and Mrs Edwin Skaggs.

John B. Jenkins Mon—High School Mon—Council of Administration W.S.C Brotherhood Christian Builder's Edwin Skaggs Maple Avenue

Blueville Methodist Church Schedule Names L Arnold

The Blueville Methodist Church in Blueville lists services and meetings led by Minister L Arnold. Church school at 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Youth Meeting 7:00 p.m. Evening worship 8:00 p.m. Thursday choir rehearsal 3 p.m. Thursday prayer meeting 6 p.m.

Nazarene Parkview Church Service Schedule

The Church of the Nazarene Parkview lists pastor T James Boshell. Sunday 10:00 a.m. Bible school and 11:00 a.m. morning worship with sermon by the pastor. Evening activities include 7:00 p.m. Young People's service and 7:30 p.m. evangelistic service.

Beulah Baptist Church Sunday Schedule

Beulah Baptist Church lists services on second and fourth Sundays at 7 30 p m preaching and 9 45 a m Sunday school with 10 45 a m worship and a 1 30 p m worship service showing the church calendar and times for weekly gatherings.

Saint Augustine and Harmony Grove Church Schedules

Sunday masses listed for Saint Augustine Catholic Church at 6 50 and 9 30 a m with evening service at 7 30 p m Harmony Grove Baptist Church offers 10 00 a m Sunday school 2 00 p m service on second and fourth Sundays and 9 00 p m activities Tuesday senior choir rehearsal at 7 00 p m Thursday junior choir rehearsal followed by Bible study.

Fetterman Methodist Church Schedule at Main Street

Morning worship at 9 30 a m church school at 10 15 a m youth meeting at 8 00 p m prayer on Wednesdays choir rehearsal at 8 00 p m notes misprint: Thors-Choir re nearsah with unclear word.

Thors Renearsah

Several Area Churches Publish Regular Worship Schedules

Oak Grove Baptist Church and First Church of Christ list worship, Bible study, and church school times. Oak Grove details morning and evening services on Sundays and midweek activities led by L. J. Twitty and others. First Church of Christ notes Bible School at 9:30 a.m. and morning worship at 10:30 a.m. Second Baptist Church under Rev. T. J. Peoples advertises Sunday school and preaching at 11:30 a.m. and mid-month services.

Pruntytown Methodist Church Schedule Notice

Pruntytown Methodist Church announces service times with minister Elmer E. The schedule shows church school at 10:00 a.m. worship and sermon at 7:30 p.m. on first and third Sundays. Thursday choir practice at 1:30 p.m. in the ElmER suite location.

St Johns Methodist Church Service and Meeting Schedule

St Johns ELMER E SUITE minister. Church School 9 30 p m. Public worship 10 30 a m. Official Board 7 30 p m First Wed. Circle 1 One W S C 8 7 30 First Thurs. Circle 2 W 8 6 8 1 30 p m Seca Tues Fisher s 8 S Class 7 30 p m Third Tuesday W 58 C S.

W.S. C Fisher C.S

Rose Hill and Salvation Army Sunday Schedule Summary

Rose Hill Methodist Church and Salvation Army in Elm er list weekly meetings and times. The Methodist Church hosts church school at 1:30 p.m. and public worship on the second and fourth Sundays, with a women’s society meeting on the third Wednesday. Salvation Army activities run from morning worship at 11:60, junior soldiers, young people, prayer, open-air events, Saturday SunLeams, and teachers’ preparation classes, with various officers named.

Woman's Society of Christian Myrtle Waghey Harry Shaw William Shaw Salvation Lynn Wiseman SunLeams Misa Pearl Bennett Roy Ridenour Sineay School Chester ‘Waller Lynn ‘Wiseman Knottsville

Methodist church services and meetings listed in Morgantown area

Harmony Methodist Morgantown Road and nearby churches show a schedule of services and events. Ministers listed include L Arnold with multiple morning worships and youth meetings. Other churches such as Knottsville Wesley Chapel Mt Pleasant Thornton и hev schedules for Sunday services prayer meetings and youth fellowship with varied times throughout September and fall.

Flemington Church Notices Include Schedules and Leaders

Memorial service for Reverend Nolan G. Sansom at Bailey church with Sunday School led by Murl Crouse and preaching on the first Sunday morning and third Sunday afternoon. Flemington Methodist lists Sunday School with Mrs Audrey Bode and Youth Fellowship led by Lois Springer with preaching on the second Sunday morning and fourth Sunday evening.

Flemington Methodist Audrey Bode Lois Springer

Blueville Church of Christ Sermon and Services Schedule

Adaltion Donald E Jarrett minister. Bible classes at 9:45. Sermon and communion at 10:30. Young People's Meeting at 6:30. Evening Service at 1:30. Motto Come Let Us Reason Together.

Blueville Adaltion Donald E. Jarrett

West Main Street Methodist Church Notice

Sunday school at 9:30 led by George Coulson superintendent. Worship at 10:33 with Kevine Borah. Midweek service at 7:30 p.m. Youth choir rehearsal at 7:30 p.m. Parsonage and church contact at 4 Church Street, West Main Street, PAUL E. minister.

West Main Paul E Church Street George Coulson Kevine Borah

Christ Methodist Church Services Update on Sunday

Christ Methodist Church on Country Club Road lists morning church school at 10:00 a.m. and morning worship at 14:00. Evening worship is planned for 4:00 p.m. Synneelistic services are held morning and evening. J Richardson, minister leads the services.

Country Club J. Richardson

Industrial School Warder Chapel Service

Reverend J. C. Gould, Chaplain leads morning worship at 11 am in the Warder Chapel. Saturday entertainment program noted with tentative details and timing for attendees.

Webster Methodist Sunday Schedule and Activities

Webster Methodist holds Sunday school at 9 45 a m with Paul Wolfe as superintendent Then at 7 30 p m worship preacher is announced Youth Fellowship meets every Sunday with Pearl Felton serving as counselor

Webster Methodist Paul ‘Wolfe Pearl Felton

Youth Fellowship Nursery at St Pauls Church

St Pauls Methodist Church on Thayer Street invites mothers to use a nursery during worship. Church School at 9 30 a m Divine worship at 10 39 a m Youth Fellowship Service at 6 45 p m No evening services in July or August Prayer meeting at 7 30 p m Wednesdays Boy Scout Troop 6 meets Thursdays. Rev B Robey pastor.

Ted P.m

Also Mentioned on This Page

Aoui Asui W.ctu First Brethren Church Stanley Hauser Pastor St. Paul's Lutheran Church F. K. Roof St. Matthias Episcopal Church George E. Manson St. Mary's Sts. Church Schoo Mother Church Assembly of God Tabernacle First Baptist Church Baptist Youth Fellowship White Rose Grove Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle P. Friendship Lodge At & P.m Hospital Ability Hospital Louise Holt Walnut Street Welch High School Patricia Pat) Jones Tandy Jones Kimball Welch Daily News Charleston Mss Jones Quill and Scroll, Honor Society Tri-Hly Pat Sentinelch Vestry Coitessah Germ Econ Subi Eagcione First Presbyterian Church The Evangelical United Brethren Church C. V. Tate Dewey Avenue Blueville Methodist Blueville Addition L. Arnold Church of the Nazarene Parkview T. James Boshell Beulah Baptist Church St. Augustine Catholic Church M. J. Hannon Harmony Grove Baptist Church VD. F. Desist Fetterman Methodist E. L. Arnold Oak Grove M. M. Malcolm L. J Twitty Supe Martiah Ellington First Church of Christ McGraw Avenue O. J. Howearth West Main Street Second Baptist Church T. J. Peoples Howard Id Pruntytown Methodist Church Elmer E, Suite St. John’s Methodist Church Elmer E. Suite Rose Hill Methodist Valley Falls Road Elmer, E. Suite the Salvation Army E. Main Street Capt Ensiter Miller Women’s Home League Theetlog Harry Hovatter Midzeu Ridenour Todiese Harmond Methodist Morgantown Road Marquess Knottsville Circuit W. Z. Coffey Wesley Chapel Mt. Pleasant Thornton Methodist Flemington Charge Nolan G. Sansom West Main Street Methodist Church Ph—Church Chalr Pracv Christ Methodist Church Acteddustrial School St. Paul's Methodist Church B. Robey Thayer Street E.knotts Avenue Beech 81 G.C. Richman &Son Insurance & Real Estate Holts “Office Supply Fairmont, W. Va Adams Street Turner's Bookstore Fatad One Eee
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