August reunions on a West Virginia schedule
A long list of August and September family reunions and club gatherings is published. Events include the Heironimus, Pierce, Poe, Riley Withers, Linn, and Pratt families at various farms, churches, and schools near Grafton, Webster, and Philippi, with picnics and committee meetings noted. Additional items cover Fidelis club dinner, Jr. O U A M meeting, VFW auxiliary Weiner roast, Sunday school convention, sewing club dinner, and several other family reunions with dates, locations, and organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Storm
Pierce
William C. Pierce
Grafton
Poe
Devers Grove
Wickwire
Riley-Withers
Hepzibah
Linn
Grady Creek
Dever's Grove
Harvey A. Poe
Carl Poe
Fidelis Club
First Presbyterian Church
William D. Grisner
Maple Avenue
Wehnhall
VFW
Post
A. A. Miller
W. St. Charles Street
Taylor County
Haymond Methodist Church
Weekley Sewing Club
W. P. Cannan
Rowlesburg
Robinson-Bartlett
Webster Baptist Church
A. G. Robinson
Pratt
Criss Grove
Tunnel Hill
Tunnelton
Cleavenger
King of Clubs
Senith's Park
Philippi
Grafton Road
Callihan
Welch
Overfield M. E. Church
Prim
Grafton Park
Annon
DeMoss
Westerman Church
Thorton
Quota Club
Cozy Rest
Daniel Knight
Boyce Grove
Haymond Settlement
Sayre
City Park
Buckhannon
Kincaid
Route 119
YCT Membership Campaign Plans Aired At Parley
The Youth's Temperance Council met at president Miss Eleanor Jacobs home on Walnut street Thursday evening to discuss membership and the Jackson's Mill encampment from August 27 to 31. The group voted to extend the campaign to October 31 and renewed or added members include Yates Grow Sterling Grow Jacobs Ridenour and Keener. Delegates Parrish Ridenour and Keener plan to attend the encampment, leaving by motor Tuesday morning as officers for the coming year will be elected at the next bi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth McCartney
Lincoln Street
Floria Riley
Miss Jacobs
Alvey Jacobs
Mary Grinnan
Blake Riley
Floyd Lambert
Blanche Grow
Everett Sue Keener
Genevieve Carparenter
Arthur
Eleanor Jacobs
Walnut Street
Jackson's Mill
Arthur Yates
Ecna Grow
Richard Sterling
Mary Louise Ridenour
Everett Lee Keener
Mary Parrish
Miss Parrish
Mr. Keener
Church Groups Unite To Hold Lucretia Meet
The Women's Mission Circle and Ladies' Aid of First Baptist Lucretia met at Mrs. H. H. Bennett’s home on Thursday at 2 30 for devotions led by Mrs. Maude Palmer. A prayer, hymn and Psalm 23 formed the opening, with a duet by Mrs. L K Solomon and Miss Grace Whitecarver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Mission Circle
Ladies’ Aid Society
First Baptist Church
H. H. Bennett
Lucretia
Maude Palmer
St. John
Alice Chamberlin
Philippi Girl Weds Last Fall
Announcement of the October 20 1939 marriage between Rosemary Phillips daughter of Mr and Mrs Doyle Phillips Philippi and Joe Edward Leaseburg son of Mr and Mrs Ruben Leaseburg Galloway The ceremony was in Catlettsburg Kentucky Rosemary a Philippi High School 1938 graduate and Alderson Broaddus College student The groom also a 1938 Philippi High School graduate works for Simpson Creek Collieries Company
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosemary Phillips
Doyle Phillips
Philippi
Joe Edward Leaseburg
Ruben Leaseburg
Galloway
Catlettsburg
Philippi High School
Alderson-Broaddus College
Simpson Creek Colleries Company
Weekend Visitors and Return Home Fragments
Brief notices list weekend visitors to the Haslop home in Norfolk Virginia and relatives visiting Cameron while Miss Rosalyn Harter returns to Detroit after a stay with local families. Judge H W Dent and daughter Mary, plus Miss Mary Ca Virgi are noted in travel brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Steet
Nate Holland
Norfolk, Va
Haslop
East Main Street
Detroit
Rosalyn Harter
Detroit, Mich
H. W. Dent
Mary Dent
Mary Ca- Virgi
Vacationers and locals in transit and hospital notes
Names of residents returning home leaving for trips and hospital updates across Rowlesburg and nearby towns. Frank Gerkin returns from Washington D C to Wash ington street. Mrs C F Jewell and family head to Newark Del with stops in Camp Hobbard and Baltimore en route to Washington. Hospital notes report several surgeries and discharges including Kathleen Henderson George Hartman Lottie Poynter and Imogene Simons. Vera Jacobs discharged. Rozella Clark returns home after Mononghela General stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Jewell
Juanita
Ronald
Newark
Del
Charles Albert Jewell
Camp Hobbard
Baltimore
Maude Hoban
Washington
W. H. West
Charles Richard Wagner
Addison Street
City Hospital
Bernice Wilfong
Flemington
Kathleen Henderson
Simpson
George Hartman
Tunnelton
Blanche Marple
Lottie Poynter
Fairmont
Imogene Simons
West Railroad Street
Vera Jacobs
Route 3
Grafton
Rozella Clark
Sue Clark
Route 1
Morgantown
Mononghela General Hospital
Continued senate debate on conscription delays
Expect delay continued from page one as senators weigh limiting debate on conscription. Senator Wheeler of Montana opposes fast action and doubts attempts to cut off debate. The president warned postponing drafting men could delay the defense program by one or two years and noted Congress has debated the issue since June 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Roosevelt
Wheeler
D.-Mont
Congress
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MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claire Tilden
Grafton Sentinel
Pattern Department
Fifth Avenue
New York
N. Y
Walsh Sees Quick Passage Of Draft Bill Swings Vote
Senator Walsh said Roosevelt's opposition to delaying compulsory military training could tilt the vote against Maloney's plan for a one year voluntary enlistment trial. He warned administration pressure might push the Burke Wadsworth draft bill through as written. He also sought a Senate secret briefing on defense equipment on hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walsh
Roosevelt
Maloney
D.-Mass
House
War Department
Senate
Army Air Corps recruitment and Made in America drive update
Walsh questioned Army recruitment progress noting only 8 000 men enrolled for the expanded air corps despite a 40 000 goal and training limits. House plans for next week depend on Tuesday evidence, with a conscription bill possibly moved to the floor. The Made in America campaign continues, led by the local club and a business district drive extending into next week as executives from Frey operations and Luke review the settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas
Walsh
Army
Air Corps
Congress
House
Lotat
Midéth America Club
W. J. Frey
L. C. Frey
J. P. Luke
Agreement Is A Continued From Page 1e
The article notes a harmonious agreement with good will prevailing and no disturbances during the period. Union headquarters on West Main Street will stay open until Friday of next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Annabel P. Swisher
Society Reporter
Eva Miller
Union Association
Elkins
Grace Whitescarver
China
Chamber
YCT
Baptist Mission Circle and
Ladies Aid Societies
Harry Covert
Cameron
Isa Davis
Therine. Cannon
Atlantic City
Frank Gerkin
Washington Street
Washington, D. C
Sue Rogers
Fairmont State Teachers College
Leonard Street
Monongahela System
C. C. Richman General Insurance
G. Bank and Trust Co
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