Miss Maxine Sisler Weds Norman Menear in First Christian Church
Miss Maxine Rachael Sisler daughter of Mr and Mrs Clyde Sisler West Washington Street became the bride of Norman F Menear son of Mr and Mrs W D Menear also of West Washington Street at 2 pm Saturday in the First Christian Church Rev Oakey W Grow officiated. Bride wore ivory satin with pearl circlet and white testament. maid of honor Virginia Cosner Clarkburg and bridesmaids in blue and pink gowns. Reception at the Menear home followed. couple to reside at 241 West Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde E. Sisler
Grafton
First Christian Church
Maxine Rachael Sisler
Clyde
Sisler
West Washington Street
Norman F. Menear
W. D. Menear
Oakey W. Grow
John T. Evans
Schubert
Lohen
Menhn
Virginia Cosner
Clarkburg
Jeanne Ear
Iss Maxine Robison
Kenneth Cole
Norine Stern
New York
Cosner
Mise Sterling
Mrs. Cole
Miss Menear
Robison
Patty Ann Wolfe
Flower
Geometh Cole
Dorsey Sisler
Howard Robison
Stanley Richards
Jomas Robison
Ler
W. E. Mosely
Mont
Menear
Marton High School
Girl Reserves
Taylor County Christian Edeavor
Rafton High School
West Virginia Business College
Larksburg
Reppert Coal Company
Flemington
Community club calendar filled with December meetings
December meetings of Ladies Auxiliary to the A O H lodge and Women's Benefit Association occur at K P hall and Mrs Idella Carroll home. GHS Band Parents Club gathers at Senior High School and Grafton High School. Quota Club meets Cozy Rest. Public Welfare Womans Club program on Christmas music. Woman's Society of Christian Service in West Main Street church with gift exchange. Judson Missionary Society dinner at First Baptist. White Rose Grove Woodman Circle meeting with State Manager Faye Littman present. Mountaineer Council Jr O U A M speaker Captain P F Robinson. Thanksgiving Praise service at First Presbyterian. Business Girls Club to Cozy Rest for dinner and initiation. Alumnae Home Economics Club meet at Miss Nellie Cook's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. H. Lodge
K. of P. Hall
Women's Benefit Association
Idella Carroll
Wilford Street
GHS
Band Parents Club
Grafton High School
Quota
Cozy Rest
Public Welfare Department
Woman's Club
Elks Club
J. M. Riffee
Woman's Society of Christian Service
West Main Street
Judson Missionary Society
First Baptist Church
White Rose Grove No
Woodman Circle
P. Hall
Faye K. Littman
Mountaineer Council No
P. F. Robinson
The
Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church
WCTU Films Shown At Youth Temperance Council Meeting
The Youth Temperance Council met at Manfred Shafer’s Walnut street home to view two newly purchased WCTU slide films The Chance Of a Life Time and Dollars and Cents The session followed normal bi monthly business with Miss Eleanor Jacobs leading and plans read for the 1940 41 work program The December 1 tea was postponed and the December 17 Christmas party will be hosted by Alice Flaharty at her West Wilford street home Members present included Carpenter Flaharty Grow Gen Evive Carpenter Mary Louise Rideur and Blanche Grow
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Youth Temperance Council
Manfred Shafer
Walnut Street
Eleanor Jacobs
YTC
Wctu Publishin House of Illinois
Jacobs
Alice Fhuharty
West Wilford Street
Mary Louise Rideur
Blanche Grow
F. Shafer
Mary Elizabeth
Carpenter
Alice Flaharty
Grow
Genevieve Carpenter
Pledge Thirteen To Sub Deb Club Initiated
The Sub Deb club pledged thirteen members at a meeting presided by president Barbara Gerkin. New pledges Betty Lee Bailey Chris tine Carpenter Betty Jean Bailey Virginia Debendarfer Patty McDargh Jerry Hannon Betty Taylor Virginia Newcome Jo Ann Welsh Betty Newham Mary Alice Palmer Wilma Jean Casseday and Mary Kathryn Ewers wore cards inscribed Sub Deb. After the pledge the group visited Love Drug store for refreshments. attendees included Connie Reed Majorie Lambert Tillie Deegan and Miss Gerkin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Lee Bailey
Christine Carpenter
Betty Jean Bailey
Virginia Debendarfer
Patty McDargh
Jerry Hannon
Betty Taylor
Virginia Newcome
Jo Ann Welsh
Betty Newham
Mary Alice Palmer
Wilma Jean Casseday
Mary Kathryn
Ewers
Barbara Gerkin
Love Drug Store
Connie Reed
Majorie Lambert
Tillie Deegan
Miss Gericin
Deschapelles Coup and a wild bridge bidding tale
In this Barclay bridge column a tournament bidding scene mocks overconfident players and illustrates quick misjudgment. North’s diamond lead, West’s strength, and East’s rash double yield a 5NT top score versus 4 Clubs, while a moment’s extra thought could have saved points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
King Fr
West
East
South
Club Group Will Gather Tonight
The International Relations class of the Woman's club will meet this evening at Mrs. E. F. K. Roofs home on West Washington street to discuss A Newcomer in the Family of Nations. Miss Mildred Keefer is the program chairman and all class members are invited for an engaging educational session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
E. F. K. Roof
West Washington Street
Mildred Keefer
Briefly Told Pledged to Sorority at West Virginia University
Pledged to Delta Gamma sorority at the conclusion of rush week at West Virginia University Morgantown, Miss Virginia Stout daughter of Dr and Mrs R D Stout Loveland Addition. Also notes on resumes duties Miss Norine Sterling returns to New York City after visiting parents. Mrs Stella McKeene returns home from visit to Columbus Ohio and Newark Ohio. Hospital notes Mrs D M Davis admitted to City hospital Flemington and Robert Bollinger undergoes major operation. Visitors here Sunday Mr and Mrs Dorsey R Ridenour and daughter Virginia Lee Buckhannon, attending Miss Ridenour West Virginia Wesleyan College. State Manager here Mrs Faye K Littman Albert WV Woodman Circle en route to Fairmont. Go To Hot Springs Mr and Mrs Early H Davis Latrobe Street take National Limited to Hot Springs Arkansas. James Satterfield Independence takes over Standard Cafe Latrobe Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Virginia Stout
R. D. Stout
Loveland Addition
West Virginia University
Morgantown
Delta Gamma Sorority
Norine Sterling
New York City
Mrs
O. F Sterling
West Boyd Street
D. M. Davis
Flemington
City Hospital
Robert Bolliger
West Main Street
Dorsey R. Ridenour
Virginia Lee
Buckhannon
Miss Ridenour
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Hot Springs
Early H. Davis
Latrobe Street
National Limited
Ark
James Satterfield
Independence
Standard Cafe
Mrs. Davis
New Legislature Possibilities and Senate Roster Listed
The article outlines potential leaders for the 1941 West Virginia legislature including Lester Bus Perry for house speakership and names several Senate holdovers and new members with previous experience. It lists reelected and new members by county and party, noting shifts and continuity in the 1941 lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Byron B. Randolph
Clarksburg
Lester “Bus” Perry
Logan
House
James Kay Thomas
Charleston
Fred L. Shinn
Thomas Sweeney
Wheeling
D. B. Ealy
Moundsville
L. J. Morris
Grantsville
B. Cleo Casto
Kenna
A. M. Martin
Barboursville
John H. Greene
Williamson
S. H. Robertson
Clendenin
T. E. Bibb
Beckley
William M. Lafon
Union
W. Broughton Johnston
Princeton
Fred C. Allen
Marlinton
George Jackson
Jane Lew
Earl H. Smith
Fairmont
A. L. Helmick
Thomas
Luther R. Jones
Madison
E. Ray Reed
Clay
Arnold M. Vickers
Montgomery
John H. Bowling
White Sulphur Springs
W. C. Cooper
Webster Springs
A. Emerson Doak
Sistersville
C. H. McKown
Wayne
William Mitchell
Welch
George A. Williams
Romney
A. R. Winters
Mike Casee
John G. Hudson
Cabell County
Nell Walker
R. L. Matthews
MaGee McClung
Fayette
William T. Milleson
Hampshire
C. C. Hershman
Hardy
Edgar E. Righter
E. L. Simpson
Harrison
W. F. Alexander
West Virginia 1939 Legislature Session Members List
A dense roster of elected state legislators across counties listing names and party affiliations. Notable entries include Jefferson J. K. Thomas and Lester Perry as Democrats inKanawha and Logan respectively, with Republicans such as Perce J. Ross in Raleigh and Edison A. Cole in Upshur. The long roll covers many counties and includes former members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mineral
Glen Taylor
Mingo
J. C. Hansbarger
Fleming A. Johnes, Jr
McDowell
Cuyler
Ohio
J. C. Powell June McElwee
Pocahontas
J. L. Huffman
Raleigh
Perce J. Ross
Upshur
Edison A. Cole
Wayne
H. Clay Mace
Webster
Herbert Schupbach
Wetzel
Robert F. Hickman
Wirt
William Jones
Barbour
B. O. Cresap
Brooks
Joe G. Gentry
Cabell
Emmett J. Bush
Gilmer
Hugh Paul
Logan
George Evans
Gordon G. Duff
Nicholas
Stephen J. Russek
Jack R. Adams
William McCoy
Pendleton
R. L. Gibson
Putnam
W. Londa Lilly
Waugh
Leon Rice
Berkeley
Malcolm Arnold
Boone
Robert H. Kidd
Braxton
Henry F. White
L. E. Smith
Calhoun
E. L. Boggs
Clay
P. Douglas Fay
Doddridge
Lacy Neely
Fayette
Owen S. Schaeffer
Grant
J. C. Shanklin
J. 5. Bass
Greenbrier
Clyde B. Cochran
Hancock
Frank ‘Mills
Harrison
Harlan Staats
Jackson
D. E. Brawley
B. L. Michie
F. A. Knight
J. F. Perry
Kanawha
Kingsley R. Smith
Lewis
C. J. Marcum
Hamlin
Glen R. Jackson
Walter V. Ross
Mercer
R. F. Farley
Don J. Eddy
H. V. King
Monongalia
Sherman Ballard
Monroe
Henry N. Gorrell
Morgan
J. M. Cyphers
W. T. Blankenship
James R. Ewing
A. L. Reed
Preston
O.D. Hall
N. T. Downs
Randolph
Homer B. Woods
Ritchie
T. V. Foster
Roane
I. S. Maddy
Summers
E. Otto Waugh
Taylor
Cleon W. Raese
Tucker
Cecil L. Michels
Tyler
Clifford FP. Hatten
Two Alarms In London As German Raids Strike Coast
The German high command reported British planes attacked a German coastal city, hitting residential areas and injuring several. Nazi raids began last night with flares, bombs, and tracer fire as London endured a two alert night and heavy anti air defenses. Eight German planes and five British were claimed down during the day. An Southampton air raid official described Saturday night bombing as indiscriminate amid widespread destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Channel
Southampton
Cer
Flower-Stitched Spread Pattern 6656 Offers Colorful Bouquets
Advertisement for a bedspread craft pattern 6656 featuring 18 flower motifs from 6x6 to 13-4x2 inches, stitch illustrations, color schemes, and materials. Send ten cents to Grafton Sentinel Household Arts Dept. 269 W 14th Street New York NY with name address and pattern number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton Sentinel
Household Arts Dept
W. 14Th Street
New York
N. Y
Dolly
Claire Tilden
Hecatine
Pattern Department
Avenue
City Wrecked as Submarine Triad Goes Missing
Reports say the city lay in ruins after widespread destruction to churches theatres a newspaper office library shops and homes. The 1090 ton submarine Triad is overdue presumed lost following attacks on a 4000 ton supply ship and a convoy in Oslo Fjord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiralty
Triad
Thetis
Oslo Fjord
Royal Air Force
Britain
British
Fleet Air Arm
Farm Bloc Talks on Tax Rates and Farm Aid
Farm Bloc urged raising the corporate income tax to 30 percent before defense costs are met and noted higher individual rates likely. Senator Capper defended farm payments for small farmers while Senator Ellender foresaw an industrial upturn aiding farm income but said broader changes are needed. Farm-minded lawmakers have prevailed on agricultural appropriations in recent sessions despite presidential budget recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ate Finance Committee
Capper
Ellender
Congress
Roosevelt plans Caribbean trip with fort visits and possible air return
Reports say President Roosevelt will be away from Washington the week of December 16 unless needed back earlier. Miami preparations for a naval cruise into the Caribbean defense area are cited, with fishing amid fortifications near the Panama Canal and potential use of aircraft for the itinerary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pake One
Roosevelt
Miami
Caribbean
Panama Canal
Mr. Roosevelt
White House
Froy
Washington
New Victory Reported As Greco Italian Front Advances
The high command announced Greece made important gains along the front with 150 more prisoners captured. Italians were retreating from Lake Ochrida toward Elbasani and toward Tirana, as Greek bayonet charges tightened the advance. Movement covered areas from Premet northward to the Albanian coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Premet
Lake Ochrida
Elbasani
Pograd
Etz
Tirana
Greek paper mocks Italian bayonet claims in war report
In a Greek response to an Italian radio assertion, Progres condemns Italian bombing of non combatants as barbarous while defending bayonet charges. It notes fresh Italian troops to the south caused no gain and suffered contagions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progres
Gloria Jean Stars In Opera House Picture
Gloria Jean leads Universal's A Little Bit of Heaven at the Opera House with Deanne Durbin. story follows an East Side girl rising to radio fame and wealth that strains her family including Pop played by Hugh Herbert and Grandpa C Aubrey Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universal
Opera House
Joe Pastehnak
Deanne Durbin
Gloria Jean
Gloria
Pasternak
Hugh Herbert
Pop
C. Aubrey Smith
Grandpa
Nan Grey
Nana, Bryant
Frank Jenks
Dan
East Side
Be Quick To Treat Bronchitis Warning Ad
Urges immediate care for bronchitis and chest cold to prevent complications. Mentions remedies like Creomulsion blends to loosen and expel germs and relieve raw bronchial mucous, promoting healing and rapid recovery.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Haygenings
Annabel P. Swisher
Maxine Sisler
Norman Menear
Business Girl's Club
Ward Blaney
Mary Virginia Carder
Nellie Cook
Louise Jaco
Mary Parrish
Mary Louise Ridenour
Eleanor Parrish
Margaret Grinnan
Ruth McCartney
Mary Elizabeth Shafer
Naomi Turner
Mrs. Shafer
Richard Sterling
Robert McCartney
Everett Lee Keener
WCTU
Youth Council
Barclay
Shepard Barclay
Natures Syndicate, Inc
Stella McKeen
Charles Phillips
Columbus
Newark
Albert
White Rose Grove No. 2
Vital
Cushing Sisters Aid
Cushing
A. S. W. Rosenbach
War Relief Fund
American Red Cross
Great Britain
S. G. Mortimer, Jr
Rosenbach
Vincent Astor
M. Cushing Roosevelt
Organization of Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Eggee
Green
Warcoal
Tut
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