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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1955
Page
3
Columbus woman Mil dred Geitz Seitz builds a railroad ties enterprise once rejected for a woman. Grandfather started the trade, then father, now Seitz runs two lumber yards with buyers, faces court fight, and works from tree to tie amid competition.
The Bilston, a well designed single story house, offers modern living with four bedrooms and a spacious living room. Front wall setback, extensive storage, a fireplace and breakfast nook define the layout while flexible frontage and cubage suit average families. Also includes details on Montgomery Lodge construction bids and West Virginia conservation office procedures.
Oak Grove reports the W M A of the Baptist Church met at Edna Fast home for the monthly gathering. Dorothy Sinsel presided as program theme focused on visiting Baptist Indian fields. A baby shower for Debora Fast closed the session. Davis reunion hosted by Mrs and Mrs Paul Davis included relatives from Ohio Fairmont Independence Alexgadtia Wickliffe and Cleveland Ohio among guests. Roy Kerns and Ray Ashcraft visited local relatives. Paul Davis hosted Women's Club picnic. Betty Lucas joined at Independence.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Harry Thorn of Rt 1 Thorn ton at Grafton City Hospital at 3 50 p m He weighed
The Bailey Memorial Methodist Church WSCS marked an anniversary with a church picnic and covered dish dinner. President Mrs Frank Christian delivered the welcome address. The program directed by Mrs Joe Mitchell featured scripture by Mrs Urle Crouse, prayers by Mrs Minnie Fawley, history by Mrs Lillie Bailey, a reading by Mrs Lawson Carder, hymns by Mrs Richard Haney and Mrs Steven Simon, and a Peter Life review by Mrs Clara Bell Flint. A memorial service honored deceased members. Numerous attendees included Mrs Frank Christian and many others.
A compile of August reunion dates across multiple families lists gatherings at churches and community sites in Preston, Fairmont, Grafton, and nearby areas. Reunions include Murphy, Larue, Pyles, Morgan, Vandergrift, Kerns, Brown, Kemper, Nuzum, Stevens, Sinclair-Cornwell Welsh-Marquess, Poe, Shaffer, Hunt Reese Luzadder, Ball Annon and DeMoss with plans for basket lunches and officer elections where noted.
August events list church dinners meetings and social gatherings across area venues. Geraldine Counts engagement announced. various clubs plan dinners roasts and revival services at Methodist, St Pauls, Tau Phi Lambda and I.O.O.F. Halls with hosts named. Residents attend from Covington to Philippi and nearby towns.
The Trickett Family Reunion occurred on the lawn of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Bennett. A Sunday School picnic is planned at Thornton Methodist Church on Sunday August 28 for all church members. Various local visits and family gatherings are noted, including the Poling and Swisher families and other residents visiting relatives and hosting events.
The Rev and Mrs Howard Suite and their children have been visiting his parents, The Rev E E Suite of this city. The Rev H E Suite is pastor of the Methodist Church at Grantville Maryland.
Andrews Methodist Church W.S.C held its monthly meeting at C. Ebert home on Rock Lake with a social hour devotional service and brief business session. Attendees included Elizabeth Stuck Lawson Ford Olive Patton Ada Hall C. E. Marshall J W Sayre and couples of Arthur Yates H B White and C E Eb. The next meeting is scheduled for September 13 at an announced location.
A string of social visits and gatherings across Webster, Mannington, Philippi, and surrounding areas highlights picnics and reunions. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. Charles Davis hosting friends on Shelby Road, and guests from Fort Lauderdale, Baltimore, Cincinnati, and beyond visiting local families.
Mrs LE Mays of Detroit and Mrs M O Thomas of Harrisonburg Va visited Mrs C F Thomas and family. Mr and Mrs Bruce Gabbert and family visited, as did Mr and Mrs Robert Watkins and family with Truman Canfield. Ralph Malone Jr and sons Danny and Timmy visited Russell Curry and family in Belpre Ohio and friends in Parkersburg. Steve has returned to Annapolis Md after two weeks with grandparents M P Steve.
Legal filings list many right of way agreements with Equitable Gas Co and Monongahela Power Co in Boothscreek and Courthouse districts, tax deeds for properties in Grafton and Beaumont Add in West Virginia, and multiple deeds and quit claims including parcels in Lost Run and Woodsdale Memorial Park. Names include Hirlam Cleveneger, Martha, Conrad, West Virginia Board of Control, Monongahela Power Co, Garretts, Johnsons, Towner, Hershman, Brown, Pitzer, Swisher, Grimm, Donohue, Hayng, Isaac, Barlow Donohue, and Ball. Proceedings span the Courthouse districts with numerous land transfers and tax actions.
Thirty five youths and seven adult leaders from Protestant churches in West Virginia gathered at Davis Elkins College Elkins for the first annual United Christian Youth Movement Training Conference. Grafton representatives include John Bartlett Joan Bennett Carol Sue Preston and Marie Tracy sponsored by the Grafton Ministerial Association. The movement offers a program to express Christian fellowship establish community principles and strengthen church youth work.
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