Grafton Y.T.C. Wins State Achievement Cup at Camp Caesar
The Grafton Y.T.C. won second place in the State Y.T.C. Encampment growth awards, with South Charleston taking first and Salem third. Nancy Shahan was named best first year camper among about 200, with Grafton attendees including Mary Jane Huttman and Lowell Mason among officers and staff. Calendar items follow for August and September activities across local clubs and reunions.
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Camp Caesar
Grafton Y. T. C
West Virginia
Grafton Y.T. C
South Charleston
Salem
Nancy Shahan
Ralph Shahan
Grafton
Virginia Mason
Charles Huffman
Lowell Mason
Ethel Riddle
International
Jean Henson
National
A. L. Rohrer
Beckley
T C
Patricia Davis
Davis and Elkins College
West Virginia University
Gusiev Fodlesong
Alderson-Broaddus College
Cecil Tennant
Sally Honaker
Beckley High School
Temperance
Lowelll Mason
Roger Davis
Lowell Masony
Roger’ Davis
Mary Jane-Huttman
Nancy ‘Stdbai
Lowell
Paul “Hostler
Benny
Leteher
Tommy Mason
Bobby
Smith Billy Collett
Mark Crawford
Jimmie McCue
Jolly Juniors Outing by Woodmen's Circle at Audra Park
The Woodmen's Circle held a swimming party and a weiner roast at Audra State Park. Attendees included Betty Skaggs Carol Skags Sandra Burton Angela Stevens Demetria Stevens Rosalie Corio Martha Shanabarger Janice Heldreth Judy Louzy Joey Louzy Beverly McKeen Sandra McKeen and Junior supervisor Martha Shanabarger. Guests included Patty McDougal Sandra Hufford Mrs Virginia Heldreth Mrs A N Mc Keen Mrs Bessie Louzy Mrs Delores Louzy Woris Corto Buddy McKeen Paul Louzy and Tom Heldreth.
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Jolly
Supreme Forest
Woodmen’s Circle
Weiner
Audra State Park
Betty Skaggs
Carol Skags
Sandra’ Burton
Angela Stevens
Demetria Stevens
Rosalie Corio
Martha Shanabarger
Janice Heldreth
Judy Louzy
Joey Louzy
Beverly McKeen
Sandra McKeen
Patty McDougal
Sandra Hufford
Virginia Heldreth
Middlesex Memorial Hospital asks patients for feedback
In Middletown Connecticut a brief post discharge questionnaire asks patients for hospital improvement suggestions. A mother of five girls comments on Denmark, noting the country’s history of wars.
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Middletown
Conn
Middlesex Memorial Hospital
Polio-Stricken Burke Family Treated in Boston Hospital
William F. Burke Jr. and his mother Kathleen Burke, both stricken with polio, were taken to Haynes Memorial Hospital in Boston by the father, State Representative William F. Burke of Jamaica Plain. Mrs Burke, pregnant with their child, remained hospitalized as she awaited delivery.
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Kathlen
William F. Burke, Jr
Haynes Memorial Hospital
Boston
William F. Burke
Jamaica Plain
Mass
Hwy
Michael Schwartz
Christine Schwartz
Dallas
Edward
David
Rickey
Sheldon
Schwartz
International
Being Tall Not Without Griefs
Miss Mathilde Messner of Battle Creek Sanitarium notes tall people face posture and relaxation challenges. She warns leaning, tight neck and back muscles reduce efficiency, and advises swiveling chairs, avoiding leg crossing, and proper seating to prevent bursitis and other circulation related ills.
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Battle Creek
Mathilde Messner
Battle Creek Sanitarium
Massive Wind Erosion Hits US Farmland in 1954 55
More than 10 million acres of United States farm land suffered wind erosion from November 1, 1954, through the end of March 1955, highlighting extensive soil loss and agricultural impact across multiple states.
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United States
Hobbyists Craft Comic Hats in Club Contest
Mrs. C. D. Brown hosted the Haymond Wickwire Hobby Club August meeting at her Chestnut Ridge home. A covered dish dinner, birthday cake for August birthdays, and a brief business session led by Mrs. Riggleman preceded a social hour. Miss Emily Poe won the comic hat prize while Mrs. Brown received a hostess gift. attendees included Emily and Ursula Poe, the Rigglemans, Carruthers, Owens, Shackleford, Bennett, Thorn, the Watts girls, and others.
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C. D. Brown
Haymond -Wickwire Hobby Club
Chestnut Ridge
Brown
Will Riggleman
Merle Shackleford
Riggleman
Emily Poe
Ursula Poe
Harold Riggleman
Faye Carruthers
Hugh Owens
Frank Bennett
Joe Thorn
Donna Watts
Dottie Watts
Deborah Watts
Kay Shackleford
Sandra Bennett
Jimmy Thorn
Bobby Riggleman
Bi-County WCTU Convention to Meet at St Pauls Church
The Bi County WCTU convention will be held at St Pauls Methodist Church Thursday August 11 with sessions from 9 30 to 10 00 registration and a program of song devotionals and speakers A noon report of the nominating committee memorial service luncheon and afternoon worship service are planned The Rev Robert G Henson will speak and reports from election and convention committees will be given.
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Naomi
W. Main St
M.S. Abel
Pruntytown Home Homemakers
Linn Chapel
Taylor County Garden Club
Rufus Yost
Rock Lake
Haymond Community Club
Haymond
Pruntytown Homemakers Club
Methodist Church
Taylor County Boots and Saddle Club
Fair Ground
Vandergrift Family
Fairmont
Kerns
Oak Grove
Brown
Brown Church Grove
Country Club
Pyles
Bird’s Creek
Minute Maid
Paula June
Sinclair-Cornwell
Mt. Zion
Poe
Oak Grove Church
Shaffer
Hopewell
Preston County
Hunt, Reese and Luzadder
W. C
Masontown Union
Y.T.C
Robert G. Henson
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Effective spraying of sheep after shearing cuts ticks years long
A report notes that spraying sheep soon after shearing appears to kill ticks for at least a year, suggesting extended protection. The finding highlights practical tick control for flocks and potential benefits for animal health and farm management.
Local News Briefs and Births from Grafton Area
Mrs D L Weese and two sons Gerald and Donald Jr return home after visiting Hayward Weese family in South Boston Massachusetts. Airman Charles Keener son of Charles B Keener Mc Graw Ave is on leave after being named Airman of the Month August at his base with the 960th Squadron A E W and G B. Mr and Mrs Homer Steele Rt 2 are the parents of a boy born at Grafton City Hospital at 10 21 am Monday August 8. He weighed 3 pounds 14 1/4 ounces. Mr and Mrs Roy L Mosser of Louisville Kentucky former Grafton residents are proud parents of a boy born July 27 weighing 6 pounds 1 ounces named Lawrence O Neal Mosser. Mrs Mosser is Joy O Neal of This City. Speaking Celina Ohio The name of a local law firm is Short and Dull.
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D.L. Weese
Gerald
Donald Jr
Hayward Weese
South
Boston
Mass
Charles Keener
Charles B. Keener
McGraw Ave
Keener
Homer .Steele
Rt. 2
Grafton City Hospital
Roy L. Mosser
Louisville
Grafton
Lawrence O'Neal
Mosser
Mossers
Joy O'Neal
Harvey Rightmire Family Elects New Officers at Reunion
The Harvey Rightmire family reunion met at the J. B. Harvey home on Camp Townes Road despite rain. Charles Harvey was elected president, Maxine Harvey vice president, and Anis Bennett secretary treasurer. The group included Mrs. Rachel Hamilton, 85, the eldest attendee, with relatives from Fairmont, Richwood, Pittsburgh, Mill Creek, Philippi, Grafton, and surrounding areas.
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Harvey-Rightmire
J. B. Harvey
Camp Townes Road
Charles Harvey
Maxine — Harvey
Anis Bennett
Rachel Hamilton
Chester
Bill Valentine
Charles Woodyard
George Bennett
Mike Fairley
J.B. Harvey
Grafton
Noack Sees Prison as Better Life at Age 64
In Hartford, Frederick Noack, 64, failed to win release from state prison and stated he does not care, claiming he is better off inside at his age. The report also notes the earliest English mentions of windmills date to the late 1100s.
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Hartford, Conn
Frederick Noack
State Prison
Boyhood Effort Leads to Clumsy Steps Comment
A remark recalls a child who rarely lifted his feet, illustrating a stubborn habit or developmental challenge observed by family or observers. the quote hints at ongoing difficulty in mobility or gait from an early age.
Hospital Admissions and Discharges List
Hospital admissions for August 8 include John B. Cottellis Galloway Betty Ringler Rt S Bertha Robinson Rt 3 Philippi June Steele Rt 2 Beverly Kincaid Ross Doris Thorn Rt 1 Paul McBee Philippi and Wayne Sinsel Discharges on August 8 include Norma Lucas Rt 3 Mildred RosterTunnelton Jean Trimble Christiana Street and Frank Cather Pearl Street
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John B. Cottellis
Galloway
Betty Ringler
Rts
Bertha Robinson
Rt. 3
Philippi
June Steele
Rt. 2
Beverly Kincaid
Ross
Doris Thorn
Rt. 1
Paul McBee
Wayne Sinsel
Norma Lucas
Mildred Roster
Tunnelton
Jean Trimble
Christiana St
Frank Cather
Pearl St
Men To Face Dior's Touch
Paris fashion czar Christian Dior expands into menswear with a boutique mini section not a tailor shop. The line features ties socks handkerchiefs vests suspenders scarves and leather pants aimed at casual and sport wear. Marilyn Dietrich is noted as a leading customer in leather pants. Dior hints at possible broader basic designs if the venture continues.
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Paris
Christian Dior
House of Dior
Dior
Nan
Marilene Dietrich
Just As Free By Dozen Hotel Claim
NASHVILLE TENN Clerks at the Hermitage hotel opened two large family rooms and brought in portable beds to support their assertion that there is no charge for additional guests. The demonstration aimed to attract families seeking affordable accommodations at the historic property.
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Nashville, Tenn
Clerka
Hermitage Hotel
West Main WSCS Entertained by Co-hostesses
The West Main Street Methodist WSCS met with co hostesses Mrs Ruth Henderson and Mrs Trix Sturms. Devotions were led by Mrs Grace Wells and business was presided over by Mrs Maxine Harvey. Refreshments served to numerous members and a guest with plans for the next meeting on September 13.
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West Main Street
WSCS
Ruth Henderson
Trix Sturms
Grace Wells
Maxine Harvey
Grace Frye
Margaret McFarland
Mae Keener
Pansy i Mahaffey
Dorothy Collier
Mildred Simons
Louise Arble
Moreda Gibson
Dulcie Rogers
Elva McDaniel
Marion Hicks
H. A. Abbott
Divorces Her Homebody Mate In Chicago District Court
Mrs. Eileen Stura, 31, obtained a divorce after saying her husband stayed home and she had not seen him leave the house in four years. He deserted her when she proposed dinner out. The record mentions eight children under 12 from Mr and Mrs Walter Mayfield of St. Louis.
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Chicago
Eileen Stura
Walter Mayfield
St. Louis
Paul W Dowell Awarded Knight of York Cross of Honour
Paul W Dowell of Grafton was named Knight of the York Cross of Honour, the highest York Rite Freemasonry award. He served as Master of Grafton Lodge in 1955, High Priest of Copestone Chapter in 1963 64, and DeMolay Commandery head in 1952 53. His election in West Virginia was confirmed July 30, with 61 Priories totaling about 4500 members in North America.
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Paul Itehead Dowell
Grafton
York Cross of Honour
York Rite of Freemasonry
Dowell
North America
Grafton Lodge of Masons
Copestone
Royal Arch Masons
DeMolay
Knights ' Templar
West Virginia
Order
Warming ewes weaning pasture for economical sheep
Warming ewes and turning them out to pasture aims to raise more economical flocks. World corn production for 1964-56 is estimated at more than five and one half billion bushels.
New Way To Shrink Painful Piles Promises Relief
An obscure claim promotes a method to shrink hemorrhoids without surgery. The text touts gentle, thorough reduction and personal guarantees, referencing a questionable U.S. patent claim and shifting focus from medical guidance to marketing hype.
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Grafton Y.T.C
Jolly Juniors
Denmark
Bart
WCTU
Celina
Ofi
Harvey - Rightmire
Monongahela-Power CO
Grafton Finance Co
Latrobe & Main St
White
Paul W. Dowell
York
U. 8
Siehler Furniture CO
Latrobe St. “Grafton
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