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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1946

Page

3

Betty Brand Weds William Reynolds in Washington

Miss Betty Jean Brand daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond L Brand of Washington D C formerly of Grafton married William Ray Reynolds son of Mr and Mrs Reuben R Reynolds of Gold Dale Washington on Saturday June 8 at Lincoln Road Methodist church Washington Rev George H Bennett officiated Naomi Jones presented nuptial music with accompanist Weston Jones The bride wore a net marquisette gown and fingertip veil carried white roses attendant was her sister Madeliene Brand best man was William W Brubaker ushers L Brubaker and Ralph Thrasher reception at the bride’s parents home after ceremony couple graduates of McKinley High school Washington groom served with the 15th Army Air Force in Italy couple left for Lake Luzerne N Y and now reside at 11th street South Arlington

Raymond L. Brand Washington D. C Grafton Betty Jean William Ray Reynolds Reuben R. Reynolds Gold Dale Lincoln Road Methodist Church George H. Bennett Naomi Jones Weston Jones Madeliene Brand William W. Brubaker L. Brubaker Ralph Thrasher Mrs. Reynolds McKinley High School of 15Th Army Air Force Italy Lake Luzerne N. Y 11Th Street South Arlington

Judson Missionary Society Luncheon at First Baptist Church

The Judson Missionary Society of the First Baptist church held a luncheon on Wednesday August 7. Mrs Maude Palmer led devotionals and spoke on Prayer citing Matthew 6. Members sang The Beautiful Garden of Prayer and In The Garden. Mrs Mabel Bartlett presided over the love gift service and business session. Reports on White Cross work were given by Mrs Reba McDermott and Mrs Mada Robinson. Attendees included Mrs Mabel Bartlett Mrs Dora Bradley Mrs Ruby Bonafield Mrs Edina Defenbaugh Mrs Oma Fornash Mrs Minnie Keener Mrs Rose Grinnan Mrs Laure Reynolds Mrs Emma Reynolds Mrs Itia Smith Mrs Pauline Williams Mrs Mayme Williamson Cordie West Clara Withers and guest Mrs J N Wagner.

Judson Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church Maude Palmer Minnie Keener Rosé Grinnan Reba McDermott Laure Reynolds Emma Reynolds Mada Robinson Itia Smith Pauline ‘Williams Mayme Williamson Cordie West Clara Withers A Giest Club J. N. ‘Wagner

Rose Hill Church To Hold Home Coming Soon

Rose Hill church announces a joint homecoming with Carder school for Sunday September 1. Reverend W J Richardson says a good program will be presented and a large crowd is expected. A picnic dinner will be served.

Rose Hill Church Carder School W. J. Richardson

August community reunions and meetings listed for week

Local notices list August events across churches clubs and families. Reunions include Summers Kerns Yates Gawthrop Murphy Kincaid Lush and Sinclair families with venues from Pisgah and Brown’s Chapel to Mt Zion near Marquess. Many events invite friends and relatives and note changes of time or date.

Fetterman Methodist Church Red Cross Ladies Grand Army V F.W Senaca Senor Barbara Carruthers Blueville Pisgah Route 73 Morgantown Fairmont Kerns Brown's Chapel Atha Marion County US 250 Farmngton Yates-Gawthrope Davisson Run Harrison County Murphy Clemtown Grove Kincaid Morris Park Webster Baptist Church Webster B & O Veterans Clara Pawver VFW Kings Daughters Bible Class United Brethren Chhurch Carl Boylen Mackin Street Naomi West Main Street Mannington Robert Arble John Sinsel Ladies of the American Legion Auxiliary American Legion Auxiliary White Fawn Council West Main Street Methodist Church Church of Christ Beech Street Blueville Church of Christ Sinclair, Marquess, Cornwell Mt. Zion Church Marquess Preston County

Invitation to Former Teachers and Pupils Service

Rev Richardson invites all former teachers and school pupils and members of the congregation to attend a forthcoming service. The wording stresses cordial invitation to those connected with the school and church community.

Richardson

Visiting Nurse and Local Returns From Vacation

Brief notices include Miss Mary Kathryn Moats visiting from St Marys hospital Clarksburg for a two week vacation. Edgar G Moats of Ethelstreet returns from vacation. Miss Musgrove Mary Jane Kirkpetrick and Betty Williams return from a week in Atlantic City. Funeral attendees include H S Saucer H E Wilson and families from Boston East LiverPool Ohio Washington DC Charleston. Sg t William W Colebank and wife return to Washington where he is stationed at Bolling Field after reenlistment. he served seven years in the regular army with service in France and Germany.

Farents Mary Kathryn Moats St. Mary's Hospital Clarksburg Edgar G. Moats Ethelstreet Misses Musgrove Mary Jane ‘Kirkpetrick Betty Williams Atlantic City John T. McCullough H. 8. Wilson John Timothy Boston Mass H. S Saucer Harry DeBee East Liver Ohio Ed W. Riddenour Paul Ridenour Washington, D. C R. B Ridenour Charleston S. C William W. Colebank Colebank Bolling Field 66Th Division France Germany

Allied pledge to peace after World War I effort

A wartime message from a U.S. secretary recalls that more than a year has passed since victory. It emphasizes unity with Allied nations, the shared sacrifices of soldiers, and the duty to build a peace worthy of their sons and daughters through a strong will to peace.

Largest private drydock opens on Ohio Mississippi rivers

The Marietta Manufacturing Co. placed into use this week a 215 foot steel floating drydock, the largest privately owned facility of its kind on the Ohio and Mississippi rivers.

PT. Pleasant Marietta Manufacturing Co Ohio Mississippi

Grafton Brooms Promoted as Superior Tools

A brief ad praises Grafton made brooms as the best choice, urging readers to use no other. The message emphasizes quality and brand loyalty without additional claims.

Grafton

Coal field observers push B&O for 12000 top cars

Investigators note priority actions and observers in northern West Virginia coal fields state that the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad requires 12,000 or more open top cars to maintain operations, highlighting a pressing fleet shortage.

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