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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1941

Page

3

Engagement Revealed At Lost Run Dessert Bridge

Miss Alice Margaret Holt of Grafton will wed Robert F. Davison of Charleston and Grafton. The announcement came at a dessert bridge party hosted by her aunt Mrs. Howard Holt at Lost Run. The likely wedding in late August will follow a grand party with table centerpieces of white flowers and wedding motifs and guests including family, neighbors, and notable locals from Grafton and nearby towns.

Howard H. Holt Aliceargaret Holt Bob Davisson Lost Run Alice Margaret Holt Grafton Robert F. Davison Charleston Holt Alice Margaret Bob Hubert Parrish W. H. Willhide A. A. Holt Walnut Street West Grafton Red Cross Grafton High School Hood College Frederick Southern School West Virginia University Davisson B. Frank Davisson Pearl Street Fairmont State Teachers College Beta Theta Pi Public Service Commission of Ohio Maryland Pennsylvania Kentucky West Virginia B. Frank Davison John A. Dennison Stevenson Als Newton Barnes Fairmont Helen Bippus Wheeling Vaughn M. Kerr Clarksburg Paul E. Malone Wilam D. Fisher William C. Lawson J. Paul Murphy Frank Kunst John K. Burdett Hugh McPhail Geneva Hilkey Virginna Hanway Lynn Faulkner Dolores B G. T. Bartlett E. F. Clark C. M. Wells E. F. K. Roof W. Q. Hanway W. Merle Watkins G. H. A. Kunst C. C. Batson Ralph Kunst W. E. Stafford Mildred Keefer Lester Lambert Lawrence R. Swisher

Community church events face varied August gatherings

The August schedule lists W S C S and church group meetings at Blueville Methodist St John s Methodist Missionary Society First Presbyterian and Andrews churches. Picnics reunions dinners and a weiner roast are planned at locations including Graf ton Park Grady Creek school Hepzibah Pisgah Morgantown and Reedsville with related entertainments and family record activities.

T. W. Heironimus Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church Heironimus Grafton Park Linn Grady Creek Morris Park Fairmont

Kiwanis Queens Attend Church Dinner Program

Fifty eight Kiwanis members and their guests gathered at the Methodist Community hall in Fetterman Tuesday night for dinner and entertainment. Mrs. Stuart Whiting led the program with harmonica and piano artistry by Curtis Marshall Bruce Gurd read, Charles Thompson sang, and a radio quiz crowned the ladies as winners 6 to 3.

Kiwanis Club Fetterman West Main Street Stuart Whiting Whiting H. K. Debendorfer Curtis Marshall Bruce Gurd Charles Thompson Thompson Vivian Thomas Tom Yeager U. S. Revenue Office Yeager James E. Fidler Parkersburg Martha Debendarfer Mary Elizabeth Shaffer Bertha Goodwin C. Ray Watson Clyde Mays J. Lee Evans, Jr Howard Cameron Edgar A. Poe W. Merle Watkins Stuart W

Recently Married Couple Guests At Party On Monday

Mr and Mrs William Bee of Beech street entertained Monday evening at a miscellaneous shower and party for Mr and Mrs Robert Graham Jr who were recently wed. Guests included close friends, gifts were presented, and a dessert course with a large wedding cake and white candles finished the festive occasion. Attendees included Tillie Deegan Martha Kuhn Helen McDonald Christine Hufford Rosemary Rowland Lucille Rowland Frank Devlin William Graham Robert Stemple Bud Mantz Leslie Loar and Alfred Campbell.

William Bee Beech Street Robert Graham, Jr Tillie Deegan Martha Kuhn Helen McDonald Christine Hufford Rosemary Rowland Lucille Rowland Frank Devlin William Graham Robert Stemple Bud ‘Mantz Leslie Loar Alfred Campbell

Moatsville Woman Surprised With 65th Birthday Party

Mrs Hattie Murphy of Moatsville Route 3 received an all day celebration for her 65th birthday. Family and close friends gathered at a designated spot then surprised her at home with a covered dish dinner, ice cream making, and photos. Guests included numerous Murphys, Mitchells, and Weavers among others.

Hattie Murphy Route 3 Moatsville Ellis Mitchell Martha Lee Adrian Vicker Lara Queen Amanda Murphy George Bryan Hattle Murphy

Annual Eastern Star Picnic Is Forced Indoors

The Past Matrons and Past Patrons club of Naomi chapter No 12 Order of Eastern Star moved indoors from Grafton Park due to bad weather. They relocated to Pruntytown Industrial school gym for an evening picnic with officers their spouses as guests. Grace L. Rohrbaugh presided over a well attended event featuring games, diversions, and lunch.

Naom Order of Easter Star Grafton Park Pruntytown Industrial School Grace L. Rohrbaugh

Guest Night Of Church Society At St Johns Methodist

The Woman's Society of Christian Service at St. John's Methodist held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday in the church auditorium. Special music by Thelma DeMoss and Juanita DeMoss followed a devotional by Mrs. Walter Beall. Refreshments were served after tables were arranged downstairs. Mrs. Stanley Nicola announced a district meeting in Andrews on September 16 and circle chairmen reported while Rev. Arthur Lazenby spoke on the study book.

Woman's Society of Christian Service St. John’s Methodist Church Thelma DeMoss Juanita DeMoss Walter Beall Stanley Nicola Andrews Methodist Church Arthur Lazenby

Brief hospital notes and reunion travel update

Hospital notes report tonsil operations at City hospital this morning on Charles Bragg Mary Brage Annabelle Barton Florence Courtney all discharged. Reunion attendance shows Mr and Mrs Ray Wongcott and family left for Baltimore after visiting relatives and Isner reunion. Mrs W M Row an returns to Fairmont from visit with daughter Mrs June Austin. Mrs Ella Welch and daughter Ruth Ann Welch depart on motor trip to the west coast via Los Angeles en route west.

City Hospital Charles Bragg Ross Street Mary Brage Annabelle Barton Maple Avenue Florence Courtney West Main Street Nancy Campbell Grand Street Ardith Lee Kirby High Street Daisy Silcott Park View Ray Wongcott Baltimore Isner Ella Welch Ruth Ann Welch Washington Street West Coast Los Angeles Will

Visitors and residents note in local column

Private Karl Weller visits at Fort F. E. Warren in Cheyenne Wyoming. Mr and Mrs John A Dennison of Stevenson Alabama depart after visiting Mrs A A Hall on Walnut Street. Former resident Clarence Reed and wife return home to Lan caster Ohio after visiting here. Mary Belle Richman recovers at home from nose and throat surgery at Union Protestant Hospital Clarksburg. Paul Reed and family host guests including Mrs Beryl Johnson and D Q Reed while Dorsey Reed, on furlough from the U S Navy, visits before returning to Norfolk Virginia September 8 to resume duties. he marks thirty years in service.

John A. Dennison Stevenson, Ala A. A. Hall Walnut Street South Clarence Reed Lancaster Ohio Grafton Mary Belle Richman C. C. Richman Maple Avenue Union Protestant Hospital Clarksburg Paul Reed U. S Pittsburgh William Reed Curtiss Wright Company Brooks Reed Beryl Johnson D. Q. Reed Dorsey Reed U. S. Navy

May Revoke Drivers' License On Conviction

West Virginia officials consider suspending drivers licenses for vehicle law violations following Maryland action. State Police Superintendent John W. Bosworth said he was informed by Maryland Motor Vehicles Commissioner W. Lee Elgin that revocation actions are being taken against reckless drivers to reduce accidents.

Charleston West Virginia Maryland John W. Bosworth Bosworth W. Lee Elgin

Pattern 423 Jumper and Bolero for Schoolgirls

Claire Tilden designs Pattern 423 a complete school outfit with suspender skirt blouse and bolero. Readily mixed with other items the set suits junior misses sizes 11 to 17 and uses modest fabric. Send 15 cents to Grafton Sentinel Pattern Department New York for orders.

Claire Tilden Grafton Sentinel Patern Department Fifth Avenue New York N. Y

Maryland Adds Penalty For Out of State Violations

Elgin notes that drivers convicted out of state would be barred from Maryland roads, strengthening penalties for nonresident offenses and aiming to improve road safety statewide.

Elgin Maryland

Seek Slayer in Kentucky

In Louisa Kentucky Dan J Brown Jr 19 a 1939 Louisa high school graduate was killed by a shotgun blast on the Louisa river road before daybreak Police led by Sheriff Proctor Fyffe worked through the day with aid from Paul Gillum a Commonwealths attorney investigator Friends gathered at his parents home in Richardson for tomorrow’s funeral The investigation centered on the fallen peach tree blocking the road and the car bearing shotgun pellet marks and a pierced back pistol bullet while Brown had been returning from Painsville with companion Dick Akers 22 after vocational classes The body was found by a truck driver

Louisa Proctor Fyffe Dan J. Brown Louisa River Road Richardson Paul Gillum Commonwealth’s Attorney Ashland Fyffe Brown Louisa High School M. J. Lee Dick Akers Painsville

Britain and Russia poised on Iran frontier amid ultimatum doubt

Report aged that Britain had not sent an ultimatum on the issue while British and Russian troops stood ready on Iran's frontier for possible direct action if the Iranian government fails to satisfy the allied governments.

Britain Iran

West Penn-REA Hearing Resumed After Recess

Charleston August 20 Residents in five central West Virginia counties were called to testify as Monongahela West Penn Public Service fights Harrison County Rural Electrification Association plans to build 606 miles of lines in Upshur Doddridge Lewis Ritchie and Gilmer counties and to fund a power plant with a 700000 loan. The cooperative currently buys power from West Penn.

Charleston West Virginia Monongahela West Penn Public Service Company Harrison County Rural Electrification Association Public Service Commission Harrison County Upshur Doddridge Lewis Ritchie Gilmer

Accused of Shooting Deputy With Own Gun

In Charleston on August 20 a murder charge was filed against Louis Goldfarb for the fatal shooting of Jack Diamond, a 55 year old intermediate court bailiff. Diamond was found dead in an alley early today, shot with his own gun after warning Goldfarb and two companions. Goldfarb, 46, admitted scuffling with Diamond and said he had been drinking.

Charleston Louis Goldfarb Jack Diamond N. R. Henderson Diamond Henderson Goldfarb

Elliott Roosevelt in London Cousins Visit Reported

Elliott Roosevelt arrived in London from the Roosevelt Conference voyage and went to the U S embassy to see Ambassador John G. Winant and other officials. He told the ambassador he planned to see some cousins. the hotel noted he registered then left, his topcoat remaining on a counter.

London Elliott Roosevelt West End Roosevelt U. S John G. Winant

Allies Give Iran Week To Expel Germans

London reports Britain and Russia have asked Iran to expel about 3,000 German tourists and technicians who have entered the country. Authorities say the allotted week allows Iran a chance to respond to the request. The note signals coordinated pressure amid wartime tensions and German presence in Persia.

Iran London Britain Persia

Germans Raid on English Coast Continues

The DNE reports Nazi planes struck the English east coast port of Sunderland with a large fire and several small blazes and bombed the Dover harbor. A British plane attempting a glide landing was shot down during an attack on an airport.

DNE Sunderland Dover

British warn Japan again over Far East action

London sources declare any further Japanese move in the Far East would be extremely serious for Britain. Britain has not assured Thailand of independence guaranteed by arms, though no guarantee was requested. Official reaction follows a Dutch East Indies broadcast urging Thailand to stand firm, with Britain stating its forces are prepared in the region.

London Japan Far East Britain Thailand Ting Nettherlands East Indies

Roosevelt Hosts Duke of Kent at Hyde Park Visit

President Roosevelt likely departs for Hyde Park North Carolina for a weekend at the presidential retreat where he will host the Duke of Kent, brother of King George VI, who has been touring Canada. The duke will accompany the president to Washington Monday then inspect Norfolk and Baltimore defense plants.

Washington White House Roosevelt Hyde Park N. C Duke of Kent King George of England Canada Norfolk Baltimore

Americans and Britons flee Harbin by special train

Foreign dispatches from Hsinking report more than 100 Americans and Britons leaving Harbin in Manchukuo on a special mornin g train bound for Tientsin or Shanghai. The reports credit Japanese sources for the information.

Manchukuo Shanghai Hsinking Harbin Tientsin

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Dessert Bridge WSCS Blueville Bridgeport Irondale Old Fortney Mill Nena H. Orr Withers-Riley Hepzibah Ruth M. Withers Pisgah Church Morgantown Sweet Noters Harmony Singers Andrews Church Blueville Methodist Sunday School Earl Fawcett Wehn Hall Hec Ivy Louise Sayres Woman's Mission Circle Ladies’ Aid Society First Baptist Church A. Homer Garrell McVicker Rowlesburg George D. Zinn Jabez Brown Reedsville Park Gerald Zimmer China Skaggs and Co. Diamonds Kiwanis Mrs Bob Grahams’ Jr Pinkham Nousande Albo Ted Church Society St. John’s W. M. Rowan June Austin Dewey Avenue Private Karl Weller Fort F. E. Warren Cheyenne, Wyo Ifton Bing Meit Bates Arev
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