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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1946

Page

3

Bride Betty Hoffman Weds Albert Terry In United Brethren Church

Betty Lee Hoffman daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Loren Hoffman of 505 Watkins street married Albert M. Terry son of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Terry of Huntington in a 7 o'clock ceremony at the United Brethren church. Rev. Lois Luzadder officiated before more than two hundred guests. The organist Miss Virginia Lake accompanied vocalists Mrs. Leland Knight and soloist. The bride wore a white satin gown with a pearl tiara veil and carried white roses and gardenias. Laura Mae Hoffman was maid of honor with four bridesmaids in pastel gowns. Best man was Warren Terry. ushers included Charles Hoffman and Claude Dunham. A reception followed at the Hoffman home with pink and white gladiola centerpieces and tall lighted tapers. Nearby community notices list area church sewing sessions and reunions.

Fern Betty Lee Hoffman Loren Hoffman Watkins Street Albert M. Terry Victor Terry Huntington United Brethren Church Lois Luzadder Virginia Lake Leland Knight Virgnia Lovel Laura Mae Hoffman Jackie Kemple Patricia Wolfe Helen Wyckoff Patricia Reed Cor- Presbyterian Church Red Cross Warren Terry Charles Hoffman Claude Dunham Ronald Bartlett Vernon Terry Terry Hoffman

Community club and church group meetings listed for Aug

An August calendar lists numerous meetings and events across clubs and churches. RT auxiliary, Redwing club, Quota club, Emma Rogers Bible class, Republican Women, WSCS groups, Ladies VFW auxiliary, White Fawn council, Blueville WSCS, Missionary Society, Beta Sigma Phi, and United Brethren sew and social events are scheduled from Aug 19 through Aug 22 with times, venues, hostesses, and reservation notes.

B of RT Ruby Carroll Redwing Addison Street Quota Club Flemington Methodist Church Rhea Fisher Emma Rogers West Main Street Republican Women's Club Merle Watkins St. Paul's Methodist Church Red Cross WSCS The Andrews Methodist Church Edna Poling Hoye White W.s.cs St. John's White Fawn Council V.F.W Blueville W.S.C Blueville Dewey Avenue St. John’s Methodist Church Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Jane Mathews Maple Avenue

Wedding of Miss Terry and Mr Terry Detailed at Huntington

The wedding featured a three tier cake with a miniature bride and groom atop. The bride wore a white flannel dress with pink blue and white embroidery. After a honeymoon trip to Buckeye Lake Ohio the couple will reside in Huntington. Out of town guests from Huntington Fairmont Plainfield and Jacksonville attended along with navy veteran Mr Terry and engineer Mrs Terry.

W. C. Pembroke Sherman Reed Virginia Powell Cecilia Debendarfer Lyle Wooddell Guy Powell Natalie Pembroke Eldora ‘M. Bolyard Buckeye Lake Ohio Huntington Terry Wrightfield Dayton Grafton High School Fairmont State College P. T. Benman Jacksonville, Fla Elizabeth Hoffman Plainfield N. J Alfred Putman Shirley Arnett Fairmont Ed C. Bennett Don Bennett

Family Gathering Held Yesterday at Mrs Wiseman Home

A family gathering was held yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Jane Wiseman's home near Shelby. For the first time in over ten years many relatives attended. A pink luncheon was served at noon. Guests included Mrs. Worley Rogers, Jack Rogers family, George Hedrick family, Luke Roers, Elmer Moore family, Ora Lambert, Mary Goley, Madeline Gribble family, Ray Wiseman, Thomas Lambert, and others from Shelby, Parksburg, McGee, and Pruntytown. The day centered on conservation activities and social fellowship.

Jane Wiseman Shelby Wiseman Rhea Ross Raymond Roers Dean Dale King Hedrick George Luke Roers Wilma Sharp Sui Inuat Elmer Mo Roger and Din Miami Florida E. Lambert Parksbur Ora Lambert Phoenix Aiz Rian Marjorie Mary Goley Ella Lambe Madeline Gribble Ridren Betty Ann Bobby Ralph Lambert Roanous Lambert Dorthy Treva Withers McGee Ray Wiseman Thomas Lambert Ellen Jane Charles Ray Wiseman Pruntytown

Mrs John Newman Hosts WSCS Group Meeting

Mrs John Newman entertained Group 2 WSCS of Andrews Methodist Church at her Beech Street home for the regular monthly meeting at 1 30 pm. Mrs Harry White co chaired the devotional and business session. A dessert course followed for attendees including Mrs Harry White Mrs Walter Williams Sr Mrs Paul McKain and Mrs J V Knight.

John Newman the Andrew's Methodist Church Beech Street Harry White Walter Williams Paul McKain

Visiting Here and Nearby News Flurries

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Curtiss of New Jersey vacationing with Mrs. Curtiss mother Mrs. W H Reese of Pearl Street. Also visiting is her son and wife and niece Terry Reese of Washington Pa. James Edward McCracken of Nome Street patient in Grafton City Hospital. Miss Josephine Clark of Buckhannon returning home after visiting Mr. and Mrs. French Helms of Thayer Street. Harold Lee Trexler returns home to Ashboro North Carolina after visiting Miss Minnie Cole of Thayer Street. Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Stewart vacationing in Atlantic City with sister-in-law Doctor Aileen V Corbin of Philadelphia.

Ray Curtiss New Jersey City Hospital James Edward McCracken Nome Street Grafton City Hospital Josephine Clark Buckhannon French Helms Thayer Street Harold Lee Trexler Ashboro North Carolina Minnie Cole Mrs Lynn Stewart Atlantic City Mrs. Stewart Ailleen V. Corbin Philadelphia

Serious illness of Huntington resident Mrs Waters noted

Seriously ill Mrs E H Waters of Huntington and formerly of Grafton is reported to be in a serious condition. She is the wife of the late Rev Waters and is well known locally. A new chemical blend claims to kill plant pests and mildews as well as insects. Also mentioned are Mrs J D Goff and hostess Mrs Newman, with a note about the next meeting at Mrs Harry White's Loveland home on September 11 at 7:30 p.m.

E. H. Waters Huntington Grafton J. D. Goff Newman Harry White Loveland Addition

Hit and Run Investigation Details Dwindle

Cantinnel tan hit and run case yields weak information on the car and suspects. Troopers W. D. Sergent and J. R. Wayt of the Grafton detachment lead the inquiry as city police at city hall report limited data this morning.

Wu Swan W. D. Sergent J. R. Wayt Grafton City Hall

Hit-and-run wave reported near Pruntytown junction

A series of hit-and-run incidents was reported near Pruntytown close to where U S Highways 50 and 219 meet. No injuries or suspects are detailed in the fragment, and no further context is provided.

Pruntytown U. S. Highways

Public interest drives mine dispute as operators and gov share aims

The article outlines a stalemate among the government, operators, and John L. Lewis over coal mines and supervisory contracts. The government seeks to wind down the mines for public interest, while operators want restoration of their mines and are weighing relief from court actions and terms with Lewis. Private hints suggest operators expect Lewis to sign an agreement similar to the Krug deal.

John L. Lewis Lewis Interior J. A. Krug

Martinsburg Firemen Rally Crowd in Aid Effort

Aug 19 Martinsburg crowd gathers as the fire department acts to help with an unspecified incident. A bystander notes the firemen are assisting rather than fighting a blaze, reflecting a cooperative community response.

Martinsburg

Modest Norman Westbrook Tops English Baby Show Trophy

A modest four month old puppy named Norman Ernest Westbrook won a baby show in Beadonwell England. Judges awarded the trophy despite his small size. In a separate note, Benjamin Franklin was named the first colonial postmaster general at Philadelphia in 176% and served sixteen years.

Norman Ernest Westbrook Bedonwell England Benjamin Franklin Philadelphia

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