Organ Dedication and Recital at Alderson-Broaddus College
Local attendees will hear organ and voice recital and dedication Sunday at Alderson-Broaddus College Philippi at 3 PM. Dr John W Elliott president will preside at the dedication of a new Hammond organ. Walter Clarke Johnson will be organist with Shirley Doremus Johnson as contralto. Johnsons are faculty in music with extensive training from Juilliard New York University Eastman Oberlin and Westminster Choir College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderson-Broaddus College
Philippi
John W. Elliott
Walter Clarke Johnson
Shirley Doremus Johnson
Johnson
Julliard School of Music
New York
Univesity
Eastman School of Music
Rochester
Oberlin Conservatory of Music
Ohio
Westminister Choir College
Princeton University
Ridenour Pilling Wedding Revealed
Miss Billie Ann Ridenour daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert J Ridenour of Parkview and Charles Richard Pilling son of Mr and Mrs Charles B Pilling of Bushnell Ill were married in a 3 pm double ring ceremony Tuesday at Bethesda Methodist church Bethesda Md with Rev H F Chandler officiating The bride wore a poudre blue dress with blue and fuchsia hat and black accessories Both are employed by The Pullman Company in Washington and reside at 6798 Mt Arthur Boulevard Washington They previously held school and company positions and the groom served in the Army before returning to civilian status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billie Ann Ridenour
Robert J. Ridenour
Parkview
Charles Richard Pilling
Charles B. Pilling
Bushnell
Ill
Bethesda Methodist Church
Bethesda
H. F. Chandler
Pilling
Grafton Senior High School
Girls’ Athletic Association
Quill and Scroll Re-Echo
Bearcat
J.C. Simpson Lumber Company
Galasburg
Pullman Company
Washington, D. C
Mt Arthur Boulevard
Washington
Hec Teks Welcome 15 New Members at Grafton High
Fifteen pledges joined the Hec Teks of Grafton Senior High during a formal initiation in the home economics department. Officers and members gathered around a rose and lighted taper display as Margaret Knight explained the emblem and Mrs. Arthur Marshall recounted the charter's history. The pledges recited the creed, answered roll call, and sang their original song before a social hour with refreshments for the new members, guests, and alumnae.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hec Teks
Grafton
Margaret Knight
Arthur Marshall
In Hines
Mary Jo Curry
Alice Brown
Alta Lee Sloan
Delorese Miller
Fora Lee Canfield
Mary Louise Haskins
Eugene Ayer
Roy McVicker
Vesta Floyd Rowan
Louise Collins
Arleen Moore
Betty Willams
Clara Felton
Hecalums
Nancy Ann Staley
Ruby Nestor
Jean Hunt
Hec ‘Teks
Mary Lunay
Marynes
Susan McWilliams
Irea
Eula Williams
Revee Virginia Wolfe
Phyllis Barbara
Beverlin
Betty
Helen Brown
Cook
Hazel
Community club schedules December meetings and events
A list of December events includes the Juniors of Supreme Forest Woodmen circle in K of P hall for a regular meeting and Christmas party on December 1, USC club Sponsors meet at the Y M C A on December 2 at 2 30 p m, and multiple church and school gatherings through December 6. Organizations include Woman's Missionary Society, Football Mothers club, International Relations department, Band Boosters, Quota club, V F W auxiliary, Business Girls, Music department of the Woman's club, and a football squad banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle
K of P
USC Club
Woman's Missionary Society of the
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Football Mothers Club
Grafton
International Relations
Woman’s Club
John Newman
Beech Street
Presbyterian Church
Sarah Sayres
Lodge Hall
Dee
Haymond School
Dorothy Douglas
Juanita DeMoss
Woman's Club
H. K. Debendorfer
Cozy Rest
Philathea Class Meeting at First Baptist Church
The Philathea class of the First Baptist church met at the church on a recent evening with cohosts Mrs. C King and Mrs. Isa Walls. Mr H H Bennett led an impressive devotional service followed by a brief business session. A social hour closed the well attended meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
C. ©. King
Isa Walls
H. H. Bennett
Compton Dinner Party Hosts Valley Falls Guests
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Compton of Valley Falls road entertained on Thursday with a dinner party at their home. Covers were laid for Miss Lucille Granneman, John B. Lovejoy, Mrs. Gladys Lamber and daughter Ina Lenora, Mrs. Lenora Lovejoy and son Johnny, all of Grafton, and Tiny Pole of Valley Falls Toad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Compton
Valley Falls Road
Lucille Granneman
John B. Lovejoy
Gladys Lamber
Ina Lenora
Lenora Lovejoy
Johnny
Grafton
Tiny Pole
Valley Falls Toad
Assembly Update Notes Delay in Washington Selections
A fragment from an assembly page describes seived timelines in Washington and a message sent by the Japanese, noting more than three weeks elapsed between dates. The context points to ongoing parliamentary procedures and intergovernmental messaging.
Briefly Told Joop Headed to Baltimore to join husband
Ruth Gerkin formerly of this city will depart for Baltimore Md tonight to meet her husband at Ft Meade awaiting discharge. Also visiting are Mr and Mrs W J Frey and their son Billy and Bert Utsinger. A long translated 1941 Japanese message notes Pearl Harbor fleet observations and ship safety measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Junior Marshall
Ruth Gerkin
Ft. Meade,Md
W. J. Frey
Billy
Mrs. Frey
W. J. Frey, Sr
McGraw Avenue
Bert Utsinger
West
Washington Street
Honolulu
Tokyo
Pearl Harbor
Togo
Beret Pattern 7332 Promises Turban Looks For All
Send fifteen cents for Pattern 7332 from The Grafton Sentinel in New York. The notice invites readers to use a straight knitted beret that can serve as a snood or rolled turban, with ribbing to fit any size. Includes an offer for a 1945 Needlework Book with more designs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton Sentinel
Household Arts Dept
P. O
New York
Grafton Students Travel Home for Thanksgiving
At Thanksgiving break Grafton students headed home by various means highlighted by Cath erine Hamric driving a 1946 Buick with her father watching proudly. Not all students left town as Willa Copenhaver spent some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Catherine Hamric
Papa Hamric
Willa Copenhaver
Madam Evans Read your past with magic style
A street side psychic named Madam Evans appears in the city at 304 Walnut Street. She offers head reading and answers in multiple languages. This is advertised as her first appearance in town to attract curious locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut Street
The Woman in Green shines at the Opera House
Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson face baffling hazards in Universal's new detective classic The Woman in Green starting Sunday. Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce co star with Hilary Brooke and Paul Cavanaugh prominent in the east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherlock Holmes
Dr. Watson
Universal
Opera House
Basil Rathborne
Nigel Bruce
East
Hillary Brooke
Paul Cavanaugh
Mountaineers open season under new coach at Glenville State
Lee Patton's boys begin basketball Friday night in Morgan Town facing Glenville State Teachers College marking the fourth straight season of a new Mountaineers coach. Virginia Debendorfer wears a fuchsia jumper on campus while sister Cevenna’s home economic class hones fashion. Intra-mural sport diversity shows every fraternity and college fielding teams, with Webster’s quirky team names sparking curiosity as Natalie Pembroke joins Monticola staff. Dr George D Strayer from Columbia surveys West Virginia's school system alongside Henry Daniels and Sally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Patton
Glenville State Teachers College
Morgantown
Mountaineers
Natalie Pembroke
Monticola
George D. Strayer
Columbia University
West Virginia
Henry Daniels
Ece Amber
Sally
Mexican Bombshell bursts into song at Rio nightclub
Armida, famed Mexican Bombshell, explains she would rather stay in California near her cattle ranch while she performs in South of the Rio Grande opening Sunday at the Opera House, alongside Shepherd and Matthew Boulton in a peppy, engaging production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan Renaldo
Cisco Kid
George L. Lewis
Monogram
Rio Grande
Opera House
Shepherd
Matthew Boulton
Rio de Janeiro
California
Armida
South of the Rio Grande
Notable Speech in Morgantown Targets WVU Wrongs
A speaker in Morgantown on Monday pressed for reform of WVU issues. He captivated listeners and warned that his committee's vigorous effort could spark an education reform trend nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown
For Sale Aircorps Sheepskin Jackets and Farm For Sale
Aircorps Sheepskin Aviator Jackets offered reconditioned like new in all sizes with prepaid receipt $15.95 and dealer address 408 Communi paw Ave Jersey City NJ. Also farm for sale 66 acres rich land 10 bottom water fruit gravel road house barn outbuildings $1800 terms George Miranda Blue Creek Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aircorps
Md.e
George Miranda
Blue Creek
Ohio
Sheriff Sale of Real Estate in Taylor County
Public notice lists multiple parcels across Booths Creek, Grafton, Fleming ton and surrounding districts with back tax amounts for 1943. Real estate and improvements owned by numerous individuals and companies are scheduled for sale under court action, with details of lot numbers, districts, and tax statuses included. The notice is dated November 13, 1944, and authorized by Melvin Taylor, Taylor County Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
West Virginia
Circuit Court
Taylor County
A. Carl Lynch
Margaret A. Murphy
Mm Chancery
Home Owners Loan Corporation
Home Owners Loan Act of Congress
Grafton Sentinel
William M. Bailey
W. Va
Taylor
Booths Creek
Grafton Loan Co
Mary Layton
A. Coal L
Lambert
Laura V
A. V. R. Same
A. V. R. Morris
W. A
Flora
A. B
Perkins
Chas
Hazel
A. L. R. Sayer
Loretta
Sayer
Wade
A. B. Cr
Summers
Mary E
Tutt
Myrtle C
H. H
Gila
Court House
Perine
W. E
Wood Pit
Biffle
Roscoe
W. A. Murray
Parcel Valley
Rive Tobias
Harvey
L. M. Starcher
R. Tucker
Rose
Elizabeth Sander
Otte Wolfe
Bertha
A. Berkeley Run
Fetterman District Banner
Charles
Brown
L. M
Rosetta
Bert
Edith
Flanigan
Ruby
Brownlow Hall
Jared
Mary
Laurel Run
Henderson, Walter & Emma
Et al
Will Keener
Jane
Marquess
Lula M
James L
Miller
Eliza
Neel
Albert O
Etta
A. East
Park
Flemington
Delmar Coal Co
Moore
Wilbert
Tyr. Morrison
Allen
Nesto
Town OF
Johnson
Leo Lloyd
Riley
Willis D
Thayer
Edwards
Lyle
Three Fork
Frush
Olive B
A. Valley River
Furlow
Hosea C
Emma
L. M. Boyle George
Clara
Donhue F Gerkins
J.J
Nellie
Fett
Hamilton
Floyd & Edna
Jackson
Nathan D
East Main
Kidwell
Barbara
Knight
Delma
Lewis
Henry
Losey
Frederick L
Moore, Delbert & Iris M
Mutual Building & Loan Asso
Young
Nestor, John Jr
Lincoln St. Poe
Susan L
Knotts
Real Estate & Improvement Co
Ross St. Real Estate & Improvement Co
Ross Renneman
Estella
M. H
Dabney, W. A. & Wife
Yates
DeMoss
Clinton R
Hebb
Floyd N
Mannie
Danas
Baldwin
Wilbur M. Onsual Svéarbs Bush
J. L
A. Valley
Carter
Jennie
A. E
Parkview
McClain
M. E
Parkview Mason
A. J
Moore, Herbert & Thelma
McEll. Pl. Morgan, Wm
Parkview Poling
Edna Hunt
Melvin Taylor County
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Mise Eldora M. Bolyard Society
Alderson-Broaddus
W. C. Johnson
Mrs. Johnson
Bride
Mrs
Philathea
Joop
Alice Brooks
Madam Evans
Bethany
Virginia Debendorfer
Cevenna
Virginia
School of
R Cash
Ray Sitts
Grafton Banking & Trust
Clarksburg Finance Co
W. Main St
Stag
Lee Bennett & Son
Ican Renaldo
Venturous
Elzie Huffman
Pruntytown
Call
Ervin
W. V
Fetterman Bridge
Route 50
Alden Beagle
Crystal Restaurant
Latrobe Street
V. F. W. Club
Walter Wolfe W. Main
Mannlicher-Schoerner
John K. Burdett
Vella
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