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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1950

Page

3

Gerkin Krizay Exchange Vows Held in Oakland Maryland

Laura Virginia Gerkin and Ludwig Charles Krizay wed in a quiet double ring ceremony at St Pauls Methodist parsonage Oakland Maryland officiated by Rev Denver C Pickens The couple plans a motor trip to Niagara Falls and Canada after the ceremony Laura is a Grafton High School graduate 1942 and a cheerleader Ludwig is a Trinity High School graduate and Pefin Commercial College alumnus He served in the 84th Infantry in Europe The bride's aunt Mrs H F Klug attended and served as attendant and best man was Mr H F Klug

F."l. Gerkin Piedmont Avenue Laura Virginia Ludwig Charles Krizay Stephen Krizay Wolfdale St. Paul's Methodist Church Oakland Maryland Denver C. Pickens H. F. Klug Grafton High School Mr. Kinzay Tinity High School Pefin Commercial College Washington, Pa Q4th Infantry Niagra Falls Canada

West Palm Beach Couple Wed in Florida Home Ceremony

Margaret Bippus Burtoft and William J. Stimson married at the bride’s parents' home in West Palm Beach on Saturday at 4 30 PM. Rev W S Drummond officiated. Bride’s sister L E Finney was matron of honor and Dr William E Bippus served as best man. The bride works as an X ray and lab technician with her brother. the groom is the city treasurer.

B.S. Bippus Wheeling West Palm Beach W.s. Drummond First Presbyterian Church L.E. Finney William E. Bippus Bippus

Lake Worth Couple to Reside in Florida Home

The couple plans to settle in Lake Worth Florida after a honeymoon trip to Nassau. They will live at 1525 North 17th Street. The groom serves as tax collector for the city of Lake Worth.

Lake Worth Nasau North 17Th Street Florida

Picnic for Two W S C S Circles at Grafton Dam

Two circles of the W S C S and the St John’s Methodist Sunday school class met at Grafton Dam for a picnic. After prayer meeting, they planned a short business gathering Wednesday night August 9 at the church. Attendees included many named residents and families from Morgantown.

St. John’s Methodist Church Grafton Dam Meredith Boylen Clifford Boylen W J. Combs W. R. Williams James Proudfoot Dale Zinn CF. Shafer Estella Phillips R. L.Proud=foot Chester Shaffer Annie Shaw J. A. Kellar Frank Graham Earl Osborn Thel Ma Osborn E. E. Suite Jerry Zinn Robert Shroyer Gene Headley Janet Suite Sonny Shroyer Curtis Shaffer Gene Osborn Frank David Graham Jimmy David Proudfoot Betty Fitchette Morgantown

Cookie Party Honors Patty Gawthrop Host

A cookie party was held at Patty Sue Gawthrop’s home on Thursday afternoon with social chatting and games. Late in the afternoon refreshments included a corn beef hash breakfast dish and listed guests such as Jane Evelyn Betty Ann Dunham Patsy Sandy Springer Linda Lou Roger Winters Nancy María Jean Currey Sara Joyce Kester Karen Currey Joan Gawthrop and Mrs Boyd Currey among others.

Patty Sue Gawthrop Jane Evelyn Betty Ann Dunham Patsy Sandy Springer Linda Lou Roger’ Winters Nancy Mriva Jean Currey Sara Joyce Kester Karen Marie Currey Joan Gawthrop Ralph’ Kester Boyd Currey Blard Winters Garland Gawthrop

Hoarding Declines in New York Says Retail Group

A New York based food dealer association reports hoarding has eased significantly in New York City and state. The Albany Retail Fruit Association notes there is no current food shortage and business is returning to normal except for sugar, which is expected to normalize in a week or so.

New York New York City Alboro Retail Fruit Association

Bette Davis to Star in Rossellini Film in Italy

Italian director Roberto Rossellini states in Rome that Bette Davis will star in his next movie to be shot in Italy. Davis is reportedly honeymooning in Gloucester with her fourth husband Gary Merrill, after a Mexico wedding on July 28.

Rome Bette Davis Roberto Rossellini Miss Davis Italy

August Calendar Updates From Local Clubs and Churches

The August calendar lists meetings for the Quota Club at the Grafton Hotel 6 30 p m August 7 and many other groups including the Women s Hospital Auxiliary Band Boosters American Legion Auxiliary Young Women s class First Baptist Webster Methodist Shaffer reunion Vandergrift reunion Fidelis club and Forget-Me-Not Daily club with dates August 7 through August 17. Several sessions note date changes such as the Women s Hospital Auxiliary postponement to August 14 and a board meeting postponed from August 7.

Grafton Women’s Hospital Camp Caesar St. John’s Methodist Church Grafton Woman's Club O. W. Huffman Dewey Avenue American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home Blesae First, Baptist Church Roy Newton Maple Avenue Regula W. S.C Webster Methodist Church Fidelis Club First Presbyterian Church Cosma Fisher Women's Hospital Auxiliary White Rose Grove Supreme Forest Woodview Circle K. of P. Friendship Lodge Knottsville City Hospital Forget-Me- Not Daily Club Louise Holt Walnut Street

Returning Home and Weekend Travels Reported

Mr and Mrs Basil LeRoy DeBarr return to Pruntytown from a Kentucky motor trip. Visitors to 506 Maple Avenue include Mrs B. Friedman, Dr and Mrs EM Cooper and son Stewart of Silver Spring MD, and Mrs Joseph Friedman of Baltimore. Plus local social news and scattered brief items from Des Moines and Pennsburg about youth firearms, aviation incidents, and jewel thefts in Nice and Paris.

Basil LeRoy DeBarr Pruntytown Kentucky 8. F. Friedman EM. Cooper Stewart Silver Springs Maryland Joseph Friedman Baltimore Harry Friedman Maple Avenue Pennsburg Pennsylvania Air Force Ernst Mack Ernest Ralph Mack Frank Mack Washington Mattain

Thieves Quietly Work as Guests Dine During Bridge

Passage describes thefts occurring while Mr Ston’s guests played bridge and soft gypsy violin music filled the room. It also offers breakfast guidance stressing one quarter to one third of daily intake and a deviled egg recipe with butter, mustard and paprika.

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