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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1950

Page

3

Laurena Ludwick Weds Clyde Fairley Recently

Laurena Ludwick of Webster road and Clyde Fairley of Morgantown were married at the home of Mr and Mrs Truman McVicker in Philippi Pike. The Rev Frank Brandon officiated. The bride wore aqua taffeta and red rose corsage. After a brief Virginia honeymoon the couple will reside with the bride’s relatives in Philippi area.

Laurena Grafton High School West Virginia Business College Clarksburg James Fairley Morgantown Trinity High School Washington, Pa Navy Virginia

Friends Serenade Warren MeVicker on Philip Pike

Friends and relatives gathered at the MeVicker home to serenade the newly married Warren Lee MeVicker and his wife. Attendees included Garland Gawthrop family with Joan Bobby Patty Sue. Earl Husted family. Ferman Weaver family. Ea Findley. T H Bailey. George Radabaugh. Reverend T V Brandan. Roy Radabaugh family. James Kerns. Carl and others.

Truman MeVicker Philip Pi Pike Warren Lee MeVicker Garland Gawthrop Joan Bobby Patty Sue Earl Husted Mary Martin Ferman Weaver Ralph Ea Findley T. H. Baley George Radabaugh T. V. Brandan Roy Radabaugh Tommy Ruth James Kerns Carl

Grafton City Hospital Admissions and Discharges List

Admitted on August 17 are Margaret Kerns of Route 1 Simpson Maryland and Harvey Friend of Maple Street Friendsville Maryland. Discharged on August 17 are Clara Belle Route 1 Newbury William H Goodwin Newburg Maryland and Mrs Gloria Short Route 1 Wolf Summit W Va. Agriculture scientists find first day out chicks thrive best at 94 to 95 degrees.

Margaret Kerns Simpson Harvey Friend Maple Street Friendsville Maryland Clara Belle Newbury William H. Goodwin Newburg Gloria Short Wolf Summit W. Va Department of Agriculture

August family reunions and gatherings listed for McBee Steele area

Calendar lists multiple August family reunions across Monongalia and Preston counties with dates August 20 through 28 plus September 3. Notable events include McBee Steele at Goshen Baptist Clinton, Haymond M E, Losh at Norwood Park Clarksburg, White at Swar tvent rubers grove Maryland, Keefover at Richard Park Morgan Town, Laren at Bethel Sand Ridge, and many others with basket lunches, picnics, and church venues. Also notes August 21 Ladies Auxiliary of Railroad Trainmen meeting and August 24 Delta Nu Tau Phi Lambda hayride.Mentions of Otro events and oddball items about Sayre reunion and Sayre creek.

McBee-Steele Goshen, Baptist Church Clinton Monongalia County L. L. McBess Pittsburg Wille Haymond M.E Losh Norwood Park Old Fair Grounds Clarksburg The Oddfellows Rebekahs Radio Ranch Harvey- Wrightmire J. B. Harvey Camp Towles Road McVicker Baptist Knights of Pythias Hall Esther Peters Shady Grove Glades Farm Oak Grove Oak Grove Road Mealey IOOF Mount Pleasant Church Sayre Pleasant ‘Creek

Gardening Tips From Old Almanac The First Of Month

The text advises trimming privet hedges and planting primroses this month to establish for winter. It also mentions dividing old clumps and setting out plants with attention to timing and grid layout. The fragmentary note references Mee Day-lites and a new offer related to planting.

California

French Decor and Sun Safe Living Tips Highlight The Woman's Corner

The column offers sun protection advice emphasizing hats and tanning lotion to prevent skin damage. It also reviews a French decor exhibit with lavish dining room arrangements featuring gilt touches, shell motifs, and coral-inspired details. Practical homemaking tips follow, such as using electric fans, quick place mats, and glove care.

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Cleaning gloves care and drying instructions

Remove destructive soil. Rinse well and dry by placing between towels. After drying, turn the rubber gloves inside out and dust with talcum powder.

Local Family Updates From Easton And Nearby Cities

Brief notices report Isabel Henderson and Rosemary Cutright training as nurses in Cincinnati. Mr and Mrs James Teets return to Washington DC after two weeks visiting Knight and Brown relatives in West Main Street Pittsburgh Masontown and Kingwood. They also visited Montgomery relatives in Baltimore before returning home.

Herbert “Hender Elizabeth Shriver A.B. Cutright Cincinnati Ohio Isabelle Henderson Rosemary Cutright University of Cincinnati James Teets Washington, D. C Teets R. B. Knight West Mainstreet Bob Brown Pittsburgh Masontown Paul Smith Kingwood Raymond Johnson West Main Street Mildred Montgomery West Washington Street Baltimore Eugene Montgomery Elmo. Montgomery

Local Visitors Include Rowe Family From Providence

Mrs Steve Shulata and Agar ah Montgomery join Carl Rowe and daughter Virginia Marie Rowe of Providence Rhode Island in Test week visits with Mr and Mrs A P Rowe of 505 West Francis along with other relatives.

Carl Rowe Virginia Marie” Rowe Providence Rhode Island A.P. Rowe West Francis

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Laurena Ludwick Clyde Fairley Mary Sue George Myers Hubert Ellis Watson Allen Gilbert Robinson Lola Peters Betty Jean Weaver Jim Swisher Dorsey McVicker Truman McVicker Warren Lee McVicker Friends Serenade Warren MéVickers Grafton City Hospital New York ST Livestark Council Vincent Impellitter William O'Dwyer Mexico Florence Chadwick San Diego Cal Gertrude Ederle E. Knotts Avenue Blueville Algo Steve Shulata Agarah Montgomery Upatoie Ironman Singer Sewing Center W. Main St Grafton Peae Peet Chevrolet Itioné Kesale
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