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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1946

Page

3

Rev Luzader Honored At Bible Class Meeting

Mrs. Carl Boylen hosted the Kings Daughters Bible class of the United Brethren church on Mackin Street for an evening of devotionals group singing and readings. The highlight was a gift of matched traveling cases for Pastor Rev Lois R Luzader presented by teacher Mrs Clifford Crall, with a birthday cake and refreshments to follow.

Carl Boylen Kings Daughters Bible United Brethren Church Mackin Street Charles Warder R. C. Sloan Beverly Sue Outright Ruth Crall Clifford Crall A. A. Crouser Lois R. Luzader Kings Daughters Luzader Raymond Oliver Car) Boylen BE. S. Duckworth R Cc. Sloan Myrtle Anvil J. L Fletcher Sherman ‘Travis Myrtle Mathews Gladys Losh Guy Powell Denver Thompson Janet Sue Boylen Nancy Fishbaugh Charlotte Ann Stilwell Beverly Sue Cutright Rosemary Cutright

Youth Class Holds Meeting at West Main Street Church

The West Main Street Methodist youth class met at Norma Landsbury's home for its monthly gathering. Jo Ellen Hill led devotionals and presided over the business session. Christine Gray gave a short talk on class entertainment. The evening included games and a salad course hosted by Mrs. T. D. Sandsbury and Mrs. Roger White. Attending were Anna Jane Coulson, Mary Francis Denton, Rosaline Martin, Delores Cline, Jo Ellen Pat Low Hill, Dorothy Jackson, Carl Williamson, Mrs. Robert Arble, the teacher, Norma Sandsbury, Teddy Sandsbury, Noreen Kinver, Mrs. Roger White, Christina and Jean Gray from Arizona.

West Main Street Norma Landsbury Jo Ellen Hill Christine Gray T. D Sandsbury Roger White Anna Jane Coulson Mary Francis Denton Rosaline ‘Martin Delores Cline Jo Ellen Pat Low Hill Dorothy Jackson Carl Williamson Robert Ar‘ble Norma Sandsbury T. D. Sandsbury Teddy ‘Sandsbury Noreen Kinver Christina

Gamer Valley Home Coming Held In The Coves

The annual Gamer Valley Home Coming will be held on Sunday in the Coves area. Organizers invite residents and former residents to join events and community activities.

Gamer Valley

Community and church group notices for August schedule

August activities list including choir practice at First Baptist, Naomi Sunday School trip to Mannington, Fisher class at St John’s Methodist, American Legion auxiliary sewing at Red Cross, Kings Daughters Bible class at Blueville Methodist, Green Valley Lodge covered dish supper, WSCS Circle No 3 meet, American Lesson auxiliary, White Fawn council, Ladies of West Main sew event, Fidelis club at 853 Maple, WCTU meeting with bottle bringers, Church of Christ Beech street Red Cross sessions, Blueville Church of Christ sew session, Seventh annual Larue reunion at Bethel in Preston county, Sinclair Marquess Cornwell reunion near Mt Zion, Garner Valley Homecoming in Cove, Barbour county.

First Baptist Church Naomi West Main Street Mannington Robert Arble John Sinsel Fisher St John's Methodist Church Santes American Legion Auxiliary Red Cross Kings Daughters Bible Class Blueville The Andrew's Methodist Church White Fawn Council VFW West Main Street Methodist Church Fidelis Club First Presbyterian Church William D. Fisher Maple Avenue WCTU Ladies Church of Christ Beech Street Blueville Church of Christ Larue Bethel Church Preston County Sinclair, Marquess, Cornwell Mt. Zion Marquess Garner Valley Cove District Barbour County

Garner Valley gathering invites Covettes and friends

On August 25 the Garner Valley church and school grounds in Barbour county Cove district were announced by President John C. Shaw. Covettes and friends are cordial to come in the morning, bring dinners, and spend a happy day with friends they will be glad to meet.

Garner Valley Cove District Barbour County John C. Shaw

Larue Family Reunion Planned for August 18 at Bethel Church

Kenneth B. Menear announces the seventh annual Larue family reunion will be on Sunday August 18 at Bethel church in Preston County. All relatives are cordially invited to attend.

Larue Bethel Church Preston County Kenneth B. Menear Menear

Picket at Atlas Fabricating Plant by 60 Veterans

About 60 veterans staged a protest at the Atlas Fabricating and Packing Company plant in Huntington. They demonstrated in front of the factory seeking reemployment or new on the job training positions as part of their job action.

Huntington Atlas Fabricating and Packing Company

Grafton Industry Brooms Endorsed by Mrs Housewife

Mrs Housewife promotes local Grafton industry urging use of brooms made in Grafton. Campaign underscores supporting regional workers and products amid community commerce efforts.

Grafton

Jinx Palkenburg McCreary and Tex McCrary Return on Air

Patrick McCreary joins the life programs lineup as a prominent new sound effect. Jinx Palkenburg McCreary and John Tex McCrary, famed radio figures, hosted the program years after Patrick’s debut. International coverage notes the revival of their show.

Patrick McCreary Jinx Palkenburg Mccrary John “Tex” McCrary Jinx Patrick

Seneca Senior 4 H Club Meets at Barbara Carrothers Home

Miss Barbara Carruthers entertained the Seneca Senior 4 H Club at her Blueville home at 2 o clock Saturday. Miss Nancy Smith, president, led plans for work to be presented at the County Fair on September 6 and 7. Dessert was served to Miss Nancy Smith Miss Norma Lee Parkhill Miss Richard Parkhill Miss Patty Sue Barker and Mrs F S Smith, sponsor.

Barbara Carrothers Blueville Nancy Smith Carruthers Norma Lee Parkhill Richard Parkhill Patty Sue Barker F. S. Smith Sentlsor

Birth Announcement for April Lee Poli at Grafton City Hospital

Mr and Mrs Robert Lee Poli announce the birth of daughter April Lee on August 7 at Grafton City Hospital weighing 10 pounds. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Anton H Kavel of Birwyn Knots and Mrs Pearl Poling of West Wilford.

Robert Lee Poli West Knotts Avenue April Lee Grafton City Hospital Anton H. Kavel Birwyn, Knots Pearl Poling West Wilford Street Kuzel Huzel Tollinois

Slipper Pattern 7463 Offers Comfort and Style

A vintage notice promotes Quilt slippers using quilted material or crocheted styles with quick-to-tie features. Pattern 7463 covers small to large sizes and can be mailed with fifteen cents to the Grafton Sentinel Household Arts Dept. in New York for full directions.

Grafton Sentinel Pattern Dept P. O Station O New York Marian Martin Household Arts Dept New York 11 N. Y

Fashions in Good Housekeeping Feature and Travel Disruptions

A description from the August issue of Good Housekeeping highlights a typical neat and shining college girl in three American dresses with a pleated skirt middy blouse and decorative details. The article also notes a discharged WAC on a three day pass forced to stop at Ft Meade Md after money was lost on a train and later aided by the railroad to resume travel toward Camp Campbell Ky for dependency papers.

Good Housekeeping Ft. Meade Camp Campbell WAC Grafton B& O

Refugees on transports found with minor arms

British officers reported a search of refugees loaded on Empire Rival and Empire Heywood found a few sticks of gelignite on some individuals. No other arms were discovered among the group as they were taken for home leave to England.

Palestine Empire Heywood England

Clemency extended as execution date nears

Collins' counsel reported steps are being taken with no anticipated extension by Judge Hall. He warned the circuit or supreme court may hear an appeal by September 14, the scheduled execution date. Separately, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service found paprika in hatchery trout diet brightens pale skin to match wild trout without altering taste.

Collins Hall Circuit Supreme Court U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Winter Pattern Book Offer Includes Accessories Page

A vintage advertisement promises the Winter Pattern Book at a reduced price with an extra fifteen cents, highlighting easy to make styles and a complete directions page for accessories set including hat and jerkin.

States prepare for expanded programs in 1945 con tributions

The Security agency projects state participation under the amended act. Based on September 1945 operations, estimated federal contributions and increases are: Dist Columbia 1,916,000 new and 225,000 increase. Maryland 3,713,000 and 1,031,000. North Carolina 6,465,000 and 2,682,000. Virginia 3,326,000 and 1,324,000. West Virginia 4,929,000 and 1,866,000.

Security Agency Columbia Maryland North Carolina Virginia West Virginia

Prisoner Recaptured After Quiet Escape

The convict who escaped from Philippi prison was kept quiet until today to speed re-arrest by police. Barbour county authorities said telegram notice arrived Sunday confirming Newman’s apprehension. Though Sheriff Forman unavailable for details, Canton city police are believed to have seized the prisoner.

Philippi Barbour Newman Forman Canton City

Labor dispute over minimum wage rates in Putnam County project

Worthington says union demands exceed current contract minimums as Putnam County road project faces stalled agreement. He notes laborers are paid 65 cents per hour with unions seeking 90 cents, while contracts set only minimums that can be exceeded by any deal.

Worthington Putnam County Road Commission

Milk Mixture Stomach Ulte

A damaged OCR fragment describes a medical preparation sold by drug stores. It mentions a harmless preparation claimed to ease stomach pain and references daily use and medical opinions. The readable text is garbled but centers on a stomach issue and a product for sale.

Luton

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