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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1948

Page

3

Miss Berea Rinker and Robert Shuttleworth Wed

On August 18 at St. Pauls Methodist Church Miss Berea Rinker daughter of Mrs Lula Rinker Loveland Addition wed Robert T Shuttleworth son of Mrs Anna Shuttleworth Dorby Street The double ring ceremony featured wladiolas and garden ferns The couple both work at Hazel Atlas Glass and will reside at 11 S Dorsey Street

St. Paul's Methodist Church Berea Rinker Lula Rinker Loveland Robert T. Shuttleworth Anna Shuttleworth Dorby Street Rey Cabardine Dorothy Shoemaker Charles Stolant Shuttleworth Hazel Atlas Glass Factory S. Dorsey Steer

Poe Family Holds Thirty Seventh Annual Reunion

The Poe family held their 37th annual reunion on Sunday August 22 at Devers Grove AL at noon a picnic dinner followed a 1 pm program Those taking part included Joe Quintet Chuck Grafton Knotts Newsom and Vivian Alice Wond Officers remained the same for the coming year Prizes went to oldest Poe Mrs Mary E Powell youngest Edward Randolph Newcome most recently married Mr and Mrs George Newcome Jr oldest married couple Mr and Mrs Amos Keener largest family Mr and Mrs Lawrence Weaver and the longest distance attendees Mr and Mrs Otto Miller Whitman Nebraska

Poe Devers Grove O'Clork Joe Quintet Baptist Chuck Grafton Knotts Sister Duck Newsom Vivian Alice Wond Mary E. Powell Edward Randolph Newcome

Sandra DeLaney Fested With Party At Woodford Addition

Sandra Lou DeLaney was feted at a party hosted by Mrs. Rebecca DeLaney at their Woodford Addition home on August 21 for her seventh birthday. Outdoor games filled the afternoon as gifts poured in, with a pink and blue color scheme and a candlelit cake at the center. Attendees included Adicky Reed Phyllimenia and Cather.

Sandra Lou DrLaney Rebecca DeLaney Woodford Addition Adicky Reed Phyllimenia and Cather

Virginia Wright Birthday Fete Noted by Maple Avenue Family

Mr and Mrs J L Wright hosted a party on Virginia Lee Wrights thirteenth birthday with games dancing and refreshments for a group including Margie Hargett Jeannie Rogers Rosie Tucker Martha Grinnan Joyce Cuppett and others plus relatives from Charleston. New York state revenues for the fiscal year ending March 31 1948 totaled over 708 million.

J. L. Wright Maple Avenue Virginia Lee Margie ‘Hargett Jeannie Rogers Rosie Tucker Martha Grinnan Joyce Cuppett Shirley Isner Sylvia Sorbello Margie Robinson Bob Colon Mickey Tucker Charles B. Tucker Gene Paul Behan David Gerkins Bill Frye Bobby Tom O'Connor Frankie Sander James Beverlin Johnny Wright Lulu Leach Ruth Wright Harry Shingleton Paul Shingleton Butchie Charleston New York State

Local figures linked to August 21 incident headline

On August 21 a notable event continued from page one and Barker remained in custody last night. The piece notes farm fire losses totaling about 99 million dollars annually and lists individuals including Ine Hoffman Connie McCoy Freda McWilliams Dottie Low Murphy Alfred Paul Morgan Virginia Patricia Ann Wolfe Billy DeLaney Rosemary DeLaney and guest Sandra Lou DeLaney.

Page One Barker Ine Hoffman Connie McCoy Freda McWilliams Dottie Low Murphy Alfred Paul Morgan Virginia Patricia Ann Wolfe Billy DeLaney Rosemary DeLaney Sandra Lou DeLaney

Detroit Couple Wed in Royal Little Flower Chapel Wedding

Announcement of Culice Ann Idoni and Carl Clement Leonard’s marriage at the Little Flower Chapel Detroit follows her Culice Ridgeway roots and ties to Grafton. The ceremony featured a princess satin gown with seed pearl crown veil and orchid bouquet. The couple left for a Canada trip after a wedding breakfast and reception.

Culice Ann Idoni Said George Ridgeway Detroit Carl Clementy Leonard D. Leonard Grafton Lui Poppalin Jauat W. J. Hussion John WW. Metfic Martiage Maether W. H. Vickers Portland Oregon Jack Cummons Jess Ohio Diina Robers Joe Cummons Newark Rink Earl Harbert James Jenkins Ridgeway Leonard Sycom Canada

Otterbein Class Meets for Hymn Study at Church

EUB Otterbein class met at the Evangelical United Brethren church with Mrs Carrie Packman and Mrs Ralph Redinger hosting. The program, A Study of Hymns, featured hymns, stories of hymns, readings by Mrs Harold Wailer and others, a duet by Ralph Redinger, and a social hour with gifts as members prepared for a September 28 meeting and a wedding guest.

Carrie Packman Ralph Redinger Otterbein Evangelical United Brethren Church Harold Waller Jesus God Ivan Goff Ruby Wooddell Harold Wailer Lord Jesus Barbara Redinger Ada Withers Warden Jace Wooddell Bridgeport Warden Jaco Iva Goff Dawson Mims Elizabeth Sinsel Daughte Barbara John Hussion

Briefly Told tas Hospital Patient Mrs Leroy Kinter

Mrs Leroy Kinter of 825 West Boyd Street underwent major surgery at Morgantown General Hospital on Sunday. Mrs George Robinson and family returned home to McKeesport Pennsylvania after a week’s vacation with Mr Robinson’s parents at West Francis Street. Also visiting were Mrs Tessie Robinson and Mrs R E Senior and daughter. In Elkins Mrs Guy Lake is spending part of the week there. In St Mary’s

Leroy Kinter West Boyd Street Morgantown General Hospital George Robinson Pamela Clarke John Inzac McKeesport Mr. Robinson Wait Robinson West Francis Street George Tessie Robinson Elkins Guy Lake of Brydon R. E. Senior Juanita Ours Roberta Ours Oakland Park Fla Senior C. T. Bartlett Webester Bob and Paul Senior

George of Parkview Undergoes Major Surgery at St Marys

George of Parkview underwent major surgery at St Mary's Hospital in Clarksburg. Mrs George entered the hospital Sunday. her condition is reported satisfactory. Weekend guests included Mrs G W Brady and Mr and Mrs John Hardy of Scottdale Pa and Mau de Six of Terra Alta visiting Mr and Mrs C R Watson of 309 Walnut Street.

George Parkview St.—Mary's Clarksburg G. W. Brady John Hardy Scottdale, Pa Maude Terra Alta C. R. Watson Walnut Street

Aleman faces congressional hearing on price controls and markets

The text describes Aleman regaining influence through a swift plan to cut living costs. He gains support from farm and labor groups for food markets with prices well below commercial levels. Complaints rise about short weight and poor quality. He is to present his annual report before Congress next week, with expectations of a cabinet announcement.

Aleman Congress

Nation urged to unite as Mexico tackles corruption

Officials frame the port project as a unifying effort to restore the country and curb luxury spending. They push teamwork to lift the economy, reassure citizens, and curb perceived corruption, cited by Mexicans both privately and publicly.

Rankin reports on Democratic primaries and third party notes

A brief page fragment notes continued discussion of Democratic primaries failing to materialize and mentions the Alp nominating Rep Leo Isacson in the 24th district. Isacson was elected to the House with backing from Henry Wallace, the Progressive Party’s presidential candidate, amid other agricultural fire losses cited.

John Rankin Alp Leo. Isacson Isacson Henry Wallace Progressive Party

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