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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1944

Page

3

Maxine Hawkins and Sgt Dor sey Groves wed in United Brethren Church

Maxine Hawkins daughter of Mr and Mrs C R Hawkins Blueville and Sgt Dor sey P Groves son of Mr and Mrs J A Groves West Main Street married in a 2 45 PM Saturday August 12 ceremony at United Brethren Church. Rev Lois Luzader officiated witnessed by immediate families and friends. Attendants were Barbara Duckworth and George Ashby. Out of town guests and brief honeymoon followed with plans to move to Miami Beach Florida after reassignment. Both graduates of Grafton High School Groves served eighteen months overseas and will relocate with wife to Florida.

Maxine Hawkins C. R. Hawkins Blueville Dorsey P. Groves J. A. Groves West Main Street United Brothern Church Lois Luzader Erma Knavenshue Virginia Lake Barbara Duckworth George Ashby Miss Duckworthh Joseph H. Wilmoth Phillis Ann Parkersburg Virgle C. Ware Beckley Nellie Ross Clarksburg Sgt Mrs. Groves Grafton Senior High Army States Groves Miami Beach Fla

Mrs Ed McDaniel Hosts Naomi Sunday Class Dinner

Mrs Ed McDaniel entertained the Naomi Sunday school class of West Main Street Methodist Church with a 6:30 pm dinner at her home, 625 West Washington Street. Flower arrangements enhanced the setting, followed by a business session and Bible study.

Ed McDaniel Naomi West Main Street West Washinton Street J. B. Staley Ben Faskins Wayne Gall John Warne Homer Bell Victor Ringler Bob Arble Jack Sinsel Donley Bennett C. W. Wells J. S. Withers John Collins Geo. Coulson K. C. Arnold Abe Tackett C. W. Collins J. B. Mahaffey Homer Bell, Jr Nellie Cook

Community club and church group notices for August events

August schedule lists meetings for B and O Veterans auxiliary Clara Fawyer circle at VFW hall. Woman's Missionary Circle at Mrs. Alice Chamberlain's home. Ladies auxiliary picnic at Mrs. Veda Squires. Kings Daughters Bible class with Mrs. Clara Mater. Emma Rogers Bible class at Western Street Church. WSC S of Andrews Methodist church rescheduled to Aug 22. Lindy Club hosted by Mrs. Earl Ridenour. WSC S at St Pauls Methodist Church. United Brothers King's Daughters class at church. WCSC Blueville Methodist dinner on Aug 16. Mrs Burl Mason hosts WCTU Aug 17. Homecoming and Rededication at First Brethren Aug 20. Weekly Sewing Club postponed to Aug 25 at Mrs Emma Rockwell. Sayre reunion planned for Sept 15.

B&o Veterans Clara Fawyer Woman's Missionary Circle and Ladies’ Aid Society The First Baptist Church Alice Chamberlain East Washington Street Andrews’ Methodist Church Earl Ridenour Lindy Club Monroe Street W. S. CS St. Paul's Methodist Church Circle No. 2 King’s Daughters Bible Class United Brothers Church Blueville Sewing Club Emma Rockwell Sayre

Grandmother's Fan Scrap Quilt Pattern Sale

Advertises Pattern 7042 with block chart directions and yardage for a four piece scrap quilt Grandmother's Fan. Includes needlework motif patterns for linens and garments priced at Fifteen Cents, with order details to Grafton Sentinel Household Arts Dept New York. Also promotes a 32 page Needlework Book featuring 130 illustrations for embroidery and home decor.

Grafton Sentinel Household Arts Dept W. 14Th St New York

Sweetheart Kay Cochran Engaged to Ace Gabreski

Kay Cochran, described as the sweetheart of America's top ace Frank Gabreski, will wed Lieut. Col. Gabreski. The couple met at Pearl Harbor in 1940, plan a New York meeting, a visit to his home in Ou City, Pa, and a wedding in Hel li, Mich, after his WWII combat record.

Kay Cochran Frank Gabreski America Kay Gabby Pearl Harbor Army Air Miss Cochran Ace Gabreski New York Ou City Helli, Mich Cores Mony

Pleasant Creek Church Event Began at 10 a.m.

A notice indicates an event held at Pleasant Creek Methodist Church in Barbour County starting at 10 a.m. Details are sparse in the readable text.

Pleasant Creek Methodist Church Barbour County

Canadian money in Potomac tied to missing Rev Thomas

MARTINSBURG Aug 14 Sheriff Myers asked readers to watch for Canadian money in trade channels noting Rev Thomas Johnstone from Williamsport Md may be the culprit after his pockets were rifled while swimming in the Potomac. The clergyman reported losing 300 dollars and a gold watch with about 200 in Canadian currency. A pair of boys were suspected. MARTINSBURG Aug 19 Lt J B Talley Jr of Temple Texas was assigned as executive officer in the Southwest Pacific replacing Lt Col Tom Arnett.

Martinsburg J. Howard Myers Thomas Johnstone Potomac River Thomas Williamsport Meyers J. B. Talley Jr Temple Texas Southwest Pacific Tom Arnett

Allies Drive Deep in Normandy Push Penetrates German Front

American forces smashed through numbered German lines near Mortain and Domfront, advancing more than 12 miles by noon. Canadian air and ground offensives struck from Falaise toward the Lalson river, capturing Mortainville. By day four of the campaign, Allied forces held over 115000 German prisoners and continued to close escape routes along the Mortain Domfront corridor.

Page Ne Mortain Domfront Barenton Mortain- Domfront Carrouges Argentan Falaise Lalson River Mortainville Bonnoeil Prouss

Visiting Korte Family and Morgantown Guests

Visiting Here Mr and Mrs Joseph C Korte and daughter Mary Ann of Cincinnati Ohio visit Mrs J B Korte of Maple avenue Sunday Guests Mr and Mrs Horace Church and W O Church of Morgantown were Sunday guests at the home of Mr and Mrs L A Peters Country Club road Mrs H G Rosier who visited at the Peters home last week returned to Morgantown with them last night In Arkansas Miss Helen Lee Mantz and Mrs James A Bud Mantz are spending a few days in Arkansas

Joseph C. Korte Mary Ann Cincinnati Ohio Mr. Korte J. B. Korte Maple Avenue Horace Church W. O. Church Morgantown L. A. Peters Country Club Road H. G. Rosier Peters Arkansas Helen Lee Mantz James A Bud)" Mantz New York Cesar Canals East Bluemont Street New York City Pennsylvania C. W.phillips Rita Lou West Main Street Pittsburgh Niel mi Prosephine Kiger West Main Love Avenue Pitts Street Burgh, Pa Fairmont Alice Thayer S. A. Shoryer Blueville Paul Shahan East Main Street Charles Reneck Clarksburg Shahan State Guard Camp Daw‘son Kingwood

Beauty Tips From Neckline Choices For All Ages

Readers are advised that necklines greatly affect facial perception and overall charm. Good Housekeeping notes high necklines widen the face, while lower cuts slim the neck and face. styles like heart shapes suit the young but can shorten height, and ascots suit long necks though may not flatter heavier figures.

Good Housekeeping Cassie

Woodmen Circle officials visit Hot Springs and Chicago

National officers enroute from Woodmen Circle meetings in Hot Springs Arkansas attended events in Alexander Louisiana and Chicago with Mrs J W Blisset of Fairmont accompanying her. Mrs Faye K Littman state manager returned to Rest Haven after a meeting at Edgewater Beach Hotel Chicago. Mr and Mrs W W Copenhaver and family returned from Virginia to their home on Grafton Clarksburg road.

Hot Springs Ark Woodmen Circle Miexander Phayer Avenue Chicago J. W. Blisset Fairmont Faye K. Littman Rest Haven Grafton-Clarksburg Edgewater Beach Chi

Brick duplex at real price in Sons of Pittsburgh area

Brick duplex offered at a real price with monthly income of 68 dollars plus owner quarters. Features two rooms on first floor with one rented, five rooms on second floor, cemented laundry trays and warm air heat. Lot size 35 by 69 feet. Quick sale price. Contact number (615).

Sons OF Pittsburgh

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