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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1950
Page
3
Mrs Jean Smith becomes Mrs Malone in a double ring ceremony at the Presbyterian church in Grafton performed by Rev Carl F Davis. The couple reside at 204 Pearl Street with the bride’s mother and a cousin in attendance, after a brief honeymoon.
The White Rose Grove 2 of the Supreme Forest Woodmen circle held its regular monthly meeting at the Knights of Pythias hall. Betty Gene McWilliams, president, appointed members to the nominating committee and by laws committee. Members present included Edith Jo Foley, Virginia Peters, Barbara Wyckoff, Groria Poling, Ben Davis, Noma Murphy, Tanice McDaniel, Betty Gene McWilliams, and Leoma Zumho.
Mrs Flavia Kaufman of Baton Rouge says Hadacol cured her long run of nerves, poor appetite, weight loss, and sleepless nights. She credits the vitamin and mineral supplement with stabilizing her nerves, boosting weight, and giving restful sleep after trying other remedies. Trial size $1.25. large bottle $3.50. insists on genuine Hadacol.
Grafton City Hospital admitted Mary Haskell of Newburg and Boyd Modfitt of Simpson. Discharged James L. Smith of 27 Arch Street Cumberland and Mrs Lemida Biffle of Simpson.
Calendar of August events lists meetings for WSCS at Blueville Methodist and West Main Street churches, Royal Neighbors of America at DAV hall, Business Girls Club picnic at the post office, Missionary Society dinner at Florence Wilkinson home, Hee Alums and Forget Not Daily club gatherings, multiple family reunions across McBee Steele, Losh, Keefover, Harvey Wrightmire, McVicker families, a Delta Nu sorority hayride, St. Pauls Methodist young adults picnic, Poe reunion at Oak Grove church, and Mount Pleasant church homecoming with basket dinner. Some details include times, locations, hosts, and contact names where provided.
The Youth Fellowship and Intermediate Christian Endeavor of the Evangelical United Brethren Church hosted a joint gathering at Grafton Dam park featuring a swimming party and weiner roast. Attendees included Bob Hines Alvin Poling John Biffle Janet Sue Boyles Lois Poling Charles Keener Ruth Crall Charlotte Stilwell Earl Luzadder Helen Virginia Barbara Redinger LaDonna Jenkins Mary Alice Woodford Delores Jenkins Helen Stilwell Gary Grimes Shirley Bartlett Mr and Mrs Mason Bartlett Lowell Bartlett Philip Bartlett and Rev C V Tate and spouse.
Mrs Floyd Current of Houte Thornton recently honored her husband on his birthday with a dinner. Guests included Walter Current of Blueville W S Jones Ted Shepperd Davis Sheppard Jackey Lou Shepperd Parkersburg Miss Mary Meeks Ardath Carder Rebkey Indiana visiting William Carder 342 East Main St They were entertained by Lawrence Jackson 444 West Main St Mrs Frederick C Collier and grandchildren Robert McDaniel Patty Collier visiting Irene Collier Schaefer Bellport Long Island They will spend next week in New York City Bake triangles of pastry then top with fruit and a scoop of ice cream.
An old classified note advertises a money making 7 room home with a store building at 311 Lut adder St on East Knotts Ave and 6 room No.1 residential home at 215 McGraw. Both are well built, well maintained and offered with financing options in a convenient location.
A short AP written feature offers beauty hints for teens and women, describing lavender sachets tucked into bags and garments to impart a feminine scent. It suggests using complexion milk for protection against stinging irritation, scented glove tips, and a sachet in a Petticoat ruffle. It also notes a squid soap with lilac fragrance and a simple evaporated milk dressing with cabbage.
The preview notes the fall suit lineup featuring fitted silhouettes, slim straight skirts, and fabrics that blend menswear tailoring with feminine touches. Charcoal gray tones with vivid color accents dominate, plus gray flannel and smooth worsteds. Floral notes evoke Elizabethan lavender in hems.
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