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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1946

Page

3

Miss Ann Newham Becomes Bride Of George Newcome

Miss Ann M Newham and George C Newcome Jr wed yesterday at 3 in the afternoon in a double ring ceremony at the Haymond home McGraw Avenue with Rev P W McKain officiating Music by Miss Frances Jaco included O Promise Me I Love You Truly and Mendelssohn Recessional The bride wore a pearl gray gaberdine suit and carried a white prayer book with gardenias and pink rosebuds A reception followed with yellow and white decor The newlyweds plan a brief honeymoon to Ohio and Pennsylvania The bride is a Grafton High School graduate 1943 and WVU alum now employed as a receptionist The groom is a 1943 Grafton High School graduate, a Hampton Sydney College alum, and Navy veteran The couple’s guests included family friends in the city and brother-in-law Joseph R Humger of Philadelphia

Ann M. Newham B.C. Newham George C. Newcome, Jr George C. Newcome Blueville G. Fred Maymond McGraw Avenue P. HW. McKain the Andrew's Methodist Church Frances Jaco Mendelssohn Joseph R. Humger Osborne Lucas G. Ford Haymond Haymond Jane Miller Bernardine Dorsey Raymond Lockwood James Riley Newcome Grafton Bearcat Girl's Athletic Association National Thespians West Virginia University Delta Gamma T. W. Heironimus Grafton Senior High School Hi- V. Rifle Club BRC Hampton- Sidney College Virginia Navy Ann Nan Leroy Robert Taylor Jack Henderson Brady Carruthers Philadelphia Ohio Pennsyania

Reese-Hunt-Luzadder Reunion To Be Held

The Reese-Hunt-Luzadder reunion will be held on Sunday September 1 at Oak Grove Baptist Church announced today by Miss Martha Hines secretary. All friends and relatives are cordially invited to attend. After

Reese-Hunt-Luzzadder Oak Grove Baptist Church Martha Hines

August community events and reunions list

August 22 Beta Sigma Phi hosts a benefit bridge party at Mrs Jane Mathews home 728 Maple Avenue at 8 pm reservations via phone. August 22 Ladies of United Brethren sew at Red Cross rooms 1 to 4 pm. August 23 United Brethren Ladies Aid to meet at church 7 pm to motor to Allenders Grove for a weiner and corn roast. August 23 Presbyterians sew. August 25 Austin reunion at Martain school house. August 25 Garner Valley Homecoming on church and school grounds Cove district Barbour county. August 25 Poe Reunion at Devers Grove. August 27 Episcopalian sew. August 28 Baptist sew at Red Cross 1 to 4 pm. September 1 Reese-Hunt-Luzzadder reunion at Oak Grove church. September 1 Mt Pleasant community homecoming and rededication at Mt Pleasant church. Friends and former residents invited.

Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Jane Mathews Maple Avenue Ladies of the United Brethren Church Red Cross Ladies Aid of the United Brethren Church Moitor Allender's Grove Ladies of the Presbyterian Church Austin Martain Garner Valley Cove Barbour County Poe Devers Grove Ladies of the Episcopalian Church Ladies of the Baptist Church Reese-Hunt- Luzzadder Oak Grove Mt. Pleasant Mt. Pleasant Church

Christine Lucas Hosts Oak Grove Club Ice Cream Evening

Christine Lucas entertained Oak Grove Community club members and guests at her home with socializing and a brief business session. Plans were made to hold September meeting at Pearl Sinset’s home. Attendees listed include Mr. and Mrs. Paul Davis and their children, the Sinsel and Lucas families, Rev. John Davis, and others.

Christine Lucas Oak Grove Community Club Pearl Sinset Paul Davis Adelaide Robert Iris Larry Alfred Ford Lee Kathryn Ronnie Frank Fast Francis Charles John Davis Elaine Ralph C. B. Sinsel Hannah Carl Sinsel Edith Marie Sinsel Gerald Weaver Henry Trickett Evelyn Howard Billy James Sheets Alice Lora Bill Paul Jimmie George Sarah Jackie Leonard Rosemary Betty Lucas

Noon meal program and business meeting notice

Officers presiding will be President John Reese, vice president D F Hines, and secretary treasurer Miss Martha Hines. Social to follow the entire day. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.

John Reese D. F. Hines Secretary-Treasury Martha Hines

Birthday party honors Michael Keane at aunt’s home

Michael Keane son of E S Keane of Wilford street was honored with a birthday party at his aunt Mrs H B Reed of West Washington street. Friends and relatives enjoyed games, ice cream, and cake served by Barbara Reed and Patty Jaco. Attendees included Willie Myers Dale Myers James Reed Bobby Corcovilos Donald Reed Davie Rogers Davie Beverlin Steve Keane Billy Freeman Priscilla Keane Mrs Sara McVicker Mrs H S Reed Mrs E S Keane and Michael.

Michael Keane E. S. Keane Wilford Street H. 8. Reed West Washington Street Young Mike the Sentinel Barbara Reed Patty Jaco Willie Myers Dale Myers James Reed Bobby Corcovilos Donald Reed Davie Rogers Davie Beverlin Steve Keane Billy Freeman Franklin Freeman Priscilla Keane Sara McVicker H. S. Reed Michael

Knottsville Club Holds Meeting and Updates

Knottsville Club members met at the cohosted home of Mrs. Claude Cozad for the July session of the Knotts Hawthorne and Farm Women’s club. Mrs. Willis Logan led the lesson as members list shows many attendees and guests including Mrs. Clarence Cozad and the Knotts family.

Knotts- Hawthorne Barville Farm Women's Club Akron Ohio Claude C. B. Jones Claude Luzzadder Everett Ludwick Jerome Boyles Hugh McDaniel A. N. Exline Noel Goodwin Lewis Poe Ross Luzzadder Lloyd Sayres Chester Sharpe Arthur Wilson Smith Shroyer Rea Kincade Clarence Cozad Dale Knotts Ronald Carolyn Ludwick Evelyn Susie Knotts Richard Wilson Carolyn Knotts

Miss Mildred Sinsel Visits Sister at Morgantown

Miss Mildred Sinsel of Pruntytown is spending several days visiting her sister Mrs. John Campbell who is attending West Virginia University in Morgantown.

Morgantown Mildred Sinsel Pruntytown John Campbell West Virginia University

Polio Study Notes Carrier Phases In Humans And Chimps

Dr Howe reports polio patients mostly become temporary carriers without paralysis during the illness. Most recoveries render resistance to re carrying the virus. Chimps used due to human-like reactions receive careful overhauls, diet, and sulfa treatment before experiments resume. fledgling doctors visit cages as routine.

Mt Pleasant Homecoming and Church Rededication

The Mt Pleasant community announces a homecoming and rededication at the Mt Pleasant church on Sunday September 1. The church has completed extensive paint and repair work and invites all friends and former residents to bring a picnic basket and attend.

Mt. Pleasant

Austin Reunion Set for August 25 at Martain School House

A. C. Austin announces an Austin reunion on Sunday August 25 at the Martain School house. All members should attend with picnic baskets to enjoy a day of bible topics sermon and related activities. The notice also references a medical or scientific aside about afterimages and sensory stimuli.

Austin Martain School House A. C. Austin

St Briehs Lacy Medallion Pattern Sale Note

Vintage crochet advertisement offers an 8 inch medallion pattern number 7350 for 15 cents plus a 1945 Needlework Book with 94 illustrations. Includes order details to The Grafton azine Household Arts Dept New York and requests name address and zone.

Grafton le ‘Azinel Household Arts Dept P.Q New York N. Y

Grafton Park Pool Plan Moves Toward Construction

The Board cleared legal points to avoid obstacles and will have engineer Frank D. MacEn eer draft working plans to estimate costs. When estimates are ready, the board plans to present a proposal to the community to fund the pool at Grafton Park with capacity for about 800 swimmers, fully equipped.

Frank D. MacEn Eer Board of Trade Grafton Park

Grafton Park Eyes Pool With Board Approval

Mr. Malone noted plans discussed by Mr. MacEntee and Board members for a swimming pool at Grafton Park. sketches and figures were reviewed as a contractor was cited to furnish estimates and assess dressing facilities, court, and ercc tions. the team would be contacted promptly for next steps.

Grafton Park MacEnteer Malone MacEne

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