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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1941

Page

3

Hall Nuzum Wedding Sets Quiet Family Ceremony

Elizabeth J. Hall and John Nuzum wed in a Saturday morning private ceremony at the Hall home with Rev. Donald C. Ward officiating. Relatives and close friends attended a breakfast after the vows as the couple plans to reside in Carney's Point New Jersey after a wedding trip. Elizabeth Hall, a Fairmont State College graduate, taught chemistry and science in East Fairmont High School and Moorefield High School. John Nuzum, a WVU alumnus, worked for DuPont in Wilmington, Delaware.

Hall Paul V. Yost Berkeley Springs Roy Koch Lionel Bickel Miss Yost George Brinkman Catherine Rightmire A. I. McNeal Marcelene Chester W Lucas Memphis Tenn Laura B. Fries Fairmont Kappa Delta Phi Lambda Delta Lambda East Fairmont High School Moorefield High School Mu Mu Sigma Chi Fraternity Phi Lambda Upsilon E. I. DuPont de Nemours Company Wilmington Del

Bicycle Fatal Collision Claims Alonzo C Stanley

Milton August 18. An automobile bicycle collision yesterday killed Alonzo Clinton Stanley 18. He died from injuries sustained in the crash. Authorities investigated the accident and released preliminary details.

Milton Alonzo Clinton Stanley

Veterans and Ladies Auxiliary Plan Giant Picnic and Dance

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Veterans and Ladies Auxiliary organize a large picnic and dance at Grafton Park on Thursday August 28 starting at 2 PM. A full program features contests for all ages, round and square dancing, a radio show by Arizona Rusty and troupe from station WMMN Fairmont, and prizes, bingo, and other amusements.

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Ladies Auxilliary Grafton Park Arizona Rusty WMMN Fairmont Arisona Rusty Sherman Ida May Collins Collins Kids Fiddlin’ Tire Red Leadford Carson Reynolds Russell Gabbards Carl Shaw

Thornton WSCS Meets in August at Church

The Woman's Society of Christian Service of Thornton Methodist Church held its August meeting in the church. Ten members and two guests attended. A chicken supper was planned for August 20 in the schoolhouse, and the September meeting will be at Mrs. Clayton Elsey's home. Mrs. C. F. Thomas led a devotional service before the session.

Woman's Society of Christian Service Thornton Methodist Church Clayton Elsey C. F. Thomas

Brighten Home With Easy Crochet Dollies Pattern 6753

A vintage notice offers a crochet pattern for three sized dollies to brighten homes and serve as luncheon or buffet sets. It describes the materials, stitches, and how to obtain Pattern 6753 by sending ten cents to the Grafton Sentinel Household Arts Dept. in New York, with name and address.

Grafton Sentinel Household Arts Dept W. 14Th Street New York N.Y Aera Claire ‘Tilden Jon O WJ the Sentinel

Community reunions and meetings scheduled in August

August calendar lists events across churches and fraternal groups. B of R T Auxiliary meets at 7 30 p m in K of P hall. St Johns WSC and St Pauls WSC hold church gatherings. Jr O U A M, WSC S at St Johns, and mission circles at First Presbyterian and First Baptist plan August activities. Reunions include Linn family at Grady Creek, Withers Riley at Hepzibah, Summers at Pisgah, and George D Zinn Jabez Brown relatives at Reedsville Park with basket dinners and programs.

B. of R. T K. of P. Hall St. John’s Methodist Church W. S.C St. Paul's Methodist Church Wehnhall W.s.cs St. John’s Methodst Bridgeport T. W. Heironimus Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church Heironimus Grafton Park Linn Grady Creek Morris Park Fairmont Withers-Riley Hepzibah Ruth M. Withers Pisgah Church Route 73 Morgantown Sweet Noters Groves’ Harmony Singers Woman's Mission Circle and Ladies’ Aid Society The First Baptist Church A. Homer Garrell Maple Avenue McVicker Rowlesburg George D. Zinn Jabez Brown Reedsville Park Gerald Zimmer China

Letter Carriers Auxiliary Stage Outdoor Function

The August meeting of the N. AL. C. and its Auxiliary was a weiner roast at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James O. Parkhill on Gay street. Moving pictures of the recent picnic were shown, plus reels of Mountain Lake Park and local Boy Scouts in camp. Features included piano by Freda Moats and Lenora Carpenter and a reading by Frances Cole. An outing is planned for August 22 at Boice's grove, with plans for the next meeting September 19 at the Reed home on Leonard street. Attendees included C. C. Moats, Sherman Reed, Loren Hoffman, Truman McVicker, Ray Wiseman, William Henderson, D. L. Carpenter, Frances Cole, Genevieve Carpenter, Mildred Carpenter, Lenora Carpenter, Frances Reed, Ellen Jane Wiseman, Bertha Moats, Freda Moats, Patty Reed, Charles Ray Wiseman, Frances Henderson, Billy Henderson, Ernest Smith, James Orr, Warren Lee McVicker, Richardean Parkhill and Buster Parkhill.

N. AL. C James O. Parkhill Gay Street Ray Wiseman William Henderson D. L. Carpenter Frances Cole Genevieve Carpenter Mildred Carpenter Lenora Carpenter Frances Reed Ellen Janet Wiseman Bertha Moats Freda Moats Patty Reed Charles Ray Wiseman Frances Henderson Billy Henderson Ernest Smith James Orr Warren Lee McVicker Richardean Parkhill Buster Parkhill

Coffee Maker That Turns Off And Keeps Coffee Hot

Skaggs & Company promotes a self turning off coffee maker that then keeps coffee hot and ready for use. A tabletop grill is advertised for on table cooking with minimal effort and no exertion.

Skaggs & Company

Reunion Honors Mrs Wheeler on 85th Birthday in Blueville

Mrs Hannah S Wheeler mother of Mrs J Guy Allender celebrated her approaching 85th birthday with a family gathering at the Attorney Allender residence in Blueville. Guests included Wheeler children Guy H Wheeler and Marvyn Wheeler of Rowlesburg, James W Knowlton of Charlotte NC, Lloyd C Hatfield of Warren, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mrs Wheeler, visiting from Warren Ohio, is in excellent health and an avid reader with a keen memory.

Hannah S. Wheeler Guy Allender Attorney Allender Blueville Wheeler Warren Ohio Guy H. Wheeler Marvyn Wheeler Rowlesburg James W. Knowlton Charlotte N.C Lloyd C. Hatfield Allender Knowlton Claude Hamilton Oakland Nancy Philip and Haynes Wheeler James Allender Morgantown Rebecca Hamilton Jimmy Clark Allender W. Merle Watkins Watkins

Morgantown Meeting Set For November At Cozy Rest

The city and several association members including G E Falkendine of the state letter carriers, C E Post, and George Smith of Fairmont, on the executive board, decided to hold group meetings quarterly with November 8 set as the next meeting date at Cozy Rest.

GE Falkendine Morgantown Cwner Clerk's Association C. E. Post George Smith Fairmont

Brief News Roundup From Clarksburg Area

Clarksburg and nearby towns report visiting relatives in Clarksburg Martinsburg and Washington D C. Local child injured with first aid given at City Hospital, no further details. Hospital notes list appendectomy and tonsil operations with several dismissals.

Martinsburg John Wolfe Donald Edward Smith Weekley Street Clarksburg City Hospital Ruth Burge Market Street Juanita Newhouse West Main Street Paul Wright Fanny Street Walter Courtney Washington Street Ray Shumaker Grafton Louise Hendershot Tunnelton Isaac Snider Rosemont

January Wedding Of Corp Whelan Revealed Sunday

The marriage on January 23 in Portsmouth Virginia united Miss Helen Brumage daughter of E C Brumage Fowler avenue Clarksburg and Corporal James Whelan son of Mr and Mrs J A Whelan East Main street this city Their ceremony occurred at St Pauls Church Yahidiq Rev Father Van Dye The couple will reside in Norfolk Virginia with Whelan stationed there in the United States Marine Corps.

Helen Brumage E. C. Brumage Fowler Avenue Clarksburg Dora Brumage James Whelan J. A. Whelan East Main Street St. Paul's Church Portsmouth Yahidiq van Dye Whelan Roosevelt-Wilson High Mr. Whelan St. Vincent's Preparatory School Latrobe United States Marine Corps Norfolk

Dinner Party of Postal Workers Held On Friday

A Cozy Rest dinner for Fairmont Morgantown Clarksburg and Grafton city letter carriers and post office clerks drew forty four attendees. The event, organized by a committee from the four post offices, featured a 6 30 p m serving and a speaking program led by W A Henderson of the association.

Cozy Rest Fairmont Morgantown Clarksburg Grafton W. A. Henderson

Government purchase procedures booklet released by Commerce

The Department of Commerce issues a booklet detailing purchasing procedures used by government agencies. A Coast Survey camera, a Commerce design, captures 130 square miles in a single exposure.

Department of Commerce Coast Survey

Dempsey Joins Lilly Reunion Crowd at Flat Top

Governor Dwight H. Green addressed about 20,000 Lilly reunion attendees at Flat Top urging preservation of liberty and opportunity. Former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey appeared, receiving an ovation and praising the unique gathering. A later note mentioned Ai, a film figure, clarifying she is not a strip dancer and is involved in Chinese film studies.

America Dwight H. Green Ilinois Jack Dempsey Dempsey Green Lillys Miss Ai China Kukat Ray Scott St Louis

Germans tighten grip on Ukraine ore region and ports

Berlin reports German forces advance in Ukraine seizing Krivoi Rog iron region and closing on Odessa while claiming Red Army losses and a near complete encirclement of Nikolaev. The high command asserts control of a vital ore belt and a major grain-export corridor as gaps near the Bug river remain.

Ger Nikolaev Red Army Krivoi Rog Dnieper Soviet Russia Leningrad Odessa Ukraine Krigol Rog Bug River Black Sea

Antonescu in Charge in the Black Sea Offensive

Berlin observers report German and Axis plans in the southern sector with Ion Antonescu expected to lead cleanup of the Ukraine as enemy forces contest the Black Sea coast. Soviet pressure persists around Leningrad while Dnieper activities hint at a Soviet withdrawal as German units push eastward. Costa Rica bans import of second hand clothing per Commerce Department notice.

Luftwaffe Black Sea Odessa Antonescu Ion Antonescu Francisco Franco Hitler Black Sea Ol Berlin Ukraine Leningrad Dienst Aus Deutschland Wilhelmstrasse Dnieper Smolensk Lake Ladoga Karelian Isthmus Lake Iinen Costa Rica Department of Commerce

Nation to Eat More Bread Bread Demand Seen Rising

Chicago August 18 The American consumer may eat less of some foods but flour milling experts expect bread consumption to rise. US and Canadian wheat surpluses could meet two years of domestic use, with per capita flour consumption near 154 pounds. Bread prices inch up 1 cent in places, while vitamin enrichment boosts nutrition in flour and bakery goods. Armed forces consumption runs about 60 percent higher than civilian use.

Chicago United States Canada

Solons Relax Price Control Hearings

The house banking committee recessed hearings on price control legislation for at least four weeks after testimony by Price Administrator Leon Hedderson. Barkley noted the bill would empower the president to fix price ceilings and trigger substantial debate amid farm group opposition and strong demand from consuming centers.

Finance Committee House Banking Committee Leon Hedderson Barkley

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Annabel Swisher Society Reporter Elizabeth J. Hall John Nuzum DuPont Frank Hall Fennimore Street John H. Nuzum Rex R. Nuzum Dewey Avenue Donald C. Ward Johnstown Veterans Ladies Auxiliary Thornton Wscs Alice Brooks Doilies Weiner James Parkhill Mrs. Allender Hannah Wheeler Warren, O Jane Lee Evans Joe Evans Wilford Street Donald Landacre Ohiganson Grafton William King Coolville J. Lee Evans Guess Capital Donna George Luzadder Gilbert Bunner Everett Bunner Washington, D. C Luther R. Bunner Pittsburgh E. G. Kuhn Grafton City Hospital Pittsburgh, Pa Huntington Manfred W. Shafer C. F. Shafer Walnut Street Kenneth and Derick Knox William Knox Texas E. Jane Mahaffey L. T. Mahaffey West Main Street Galveston Stanley Moore Richard Paul Newton Knottsville Road Newton Corp. Whelan LILLY Boxer NAVY Jackie Williams Venice Cal University of Southern California Millers Solons
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