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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1941
Page
3
The narrator recalls Joe a plain good guy who favors Bourbon over Scotch while reflecting on American industry and a brutal Atlantic flight. He describes bomber discomfort, a 15 and a half hour mission, and the routine nature of the trip before joining others for lunch.
A dense schedule of August and September gatherings from Andrews church to Westerman church. Includes W S C meetings, D O B class event, Woodmen Circle, district and regular meetings, women missionary circles, veterans picnics, numerous family reunions, basket dinners, programs, and transportation details across Grafton, Reedsville, Pennsboro and surrounding areas.
Mrs. Mollie M. Dawson of Boyd street was honored at her daughter’s home on route 119 with a birthday party hosted by Mrs. Joseph Compton. A gathering of friends and relatives enjoyed games, home made ice cream, and cake, followed by a Sunday dinner party with Mrs. Dawson present.
In a bridge puzzle Barclay contrasts players who reject percentages with those who study key combinations. A flawed spade lead leads to a loss while correct plays show odds near three to one in favor of the declarer. The column presents two scenarios and asks how to play the trump against a bad lead or when behind to catch up.
Delegates from county Sunday schools converge on Boothsville for the Taylor county Sunday School convention. with more than two hundred fifty expected. The event includes morning and afternoon sessions with Rev B Z Edworthy Charleston state secretary delivering the principal address and the evening closing featuring talking pictures a Salvation Army band and musical selections by a Rosemont quartet and radio artists from station WMMN. Meals will be provided by Boothsville Methodist church ladies.
Mrs Rhea H Fisher lieutenant governor of the First District of Quota International and Miss Bertha Goodwin joined Quotarians from Fairmont Clarksburg and Morgantown for an outing at Miss May Connell s summer home on Maple Lake near Bridgeport last evening Miss Lucille Francis and Mrs Ethel Huff of the Fairmont club hosted the dinner and, with Mrs Ethel Swinler, entertained guests with games.
Miss Ida Limerick led Knottsville Farm and Home club in a lesson on drying fruits and vegetables at Mrs Artie Ridenous home last Wednesday. An afternoon program featured reading by Mrs Ada Thomas a poem by Mrs Gay Boyles and group singing followed by a short business session and refreshments for members including Mrs Limerick Mrs Everett Ludwick Mrs Dolly Ludwick Mrs Thomas.
A fragment lists Margaret Wiland and her son along with several women including Mrs Bernice Luzadder Mrs Flossie Shroyer Mrs Cora Gull Mrs Bovies and Mi Wilson in an unclear local notice segment.
Huntington dispatch reports Clar ence G. Adkins of Guyandotte was killed instantly at a crossing when struck by an eastbound Baltimore and Ohio passenger train. Coroner F W Schuller ruled accidental death after examining the scene.
Philadelphia visitors including John Peters and Mr and Mrs Jack Patch and ten children stay with Fire Chief and Mrs Louis Greenwald. Roy R Burnside family returns from a two week trip to Washington, Ocean City, Baltimore and Hagerstown. Mrs Homer Bell Jr joins them from Washington visit. Mrs Cam pden and Newton William depart for Flint Michigan to visit relatives. Gertrude Gilmore of Grafton visits Mrs Frank Bennett. Mollie M Dawson returns home after two weeks away.
The Knottsville Farm and Home club and families hosted Mrs Mary Means at her eighty fifth birthday gathering at Mrs Claude Goughs home. Miss Blanche Swisher presented a birthday cake as guests including Mr and Mrs Kemper Mr and Mrs Phillips and Miss Mattie Swisher of Texas attended.
The Ladies Missionary Council of the First Brethren church elected Mrs Esther Dick as delegate to the Winona Lake Brethren church convention August 25 31 at a meeting at Mrs June Godwin's home. Helen Camp presided. other attendees included Glenoka Weese Naomi Weese Janetta Martin Genevieve Vandergift Alberta Camp, Helen Camp, and Anna Lou Shaffer. The September meeting will be at Mrs Ethel Nicola's home on St Charles Street.
Mrs Joseph M Comp ton on route 119 and Mrs C T Bolyard with Doris Jean visited Charleston. Kathleen Wiseman Bernard Montgomery and John Waters Jr underwent tonsil and minor surgery at City hospital. Ruth Burge Joseph Paugh Robert Trader James Stephens and William Wolfe dismissed after treatment. Audra McCartney returned from Baltimore Newport News and Washington with sister Mrs Harold Trimble remaining in Grafton.
Taylor County Young Democrats announce a gathering at 8 o clock Friday evening in the county building court room to select four delegates and four alternates for the state convention. The Wheeling event runs September 11 12 and 13 and the county seeks a full delegation.
The German air force reports losses during yesterday's operations on the eastern front after claiming five German planes were destroyed and 68 Russian aircraft were shot down near Tallinn in Estonia.
Skaggs and Company showcases autumn accessories featuring costume jewelry and purses in fresh tonal palettes. The display highlights coordinated sets, vintage-inspired brooches, and chic handbag silhouettes aimed at seasonal wardrobes.
A condensed foreign policy commentary notes Britain’s active wartime moves and Germany’s possible response. It discusses Churchill’s aim to broaden the war, violates sovereignty, and cites historic wars to frame current tensions between Germany, Britain, and Russia over Iran and broader strategy.
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