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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1947

Page

3

Nancy Lou Woodyard Weds Richard O Connor at St Augustine

Nancy Lou Woodyard daughter of Mr and Mrs Clair Woodyard and Richard J O Connor of Knotts Avenue were married on Thanksgiving, November 27 at St Augustine Church. Rev Carroll officiated. Bridesmaids included Mary Jane Woodyard and Patty Connor. Best man was Edward J O Connor. Reception followed at the bride’s home with a three tier cake inscribed Chick and Nancy. The couple will reside at 209 West Washington after a Pittsburgh wedding trip. Nancy is a former Grafton High School graduate. Richard is a 1941 St Augustine graduate and Navy veteran now running a trucking business.

Sim Mary Jane Woodyard Patty Connor Miss Woodyard Edward J. O'Conner Woodyard O'Connor Chick Nancy Patrick J O'Connor Edward O'Connor Dana Barker Lewis Bennet Ross Wiseman Patty O'Connor Kyle Young Richard Grow Mildred Campbell Jud Poling Bertha Woodyard Wallace Henry Bill Woodyard James Woodyard Michael Clair Grafton Pittsburgh West Washington Street

House to Pass Stop Gap Bill Clarifies Foreign Aid

House debate focuses on a stop gap bill with a provision not in the Senate plan. The language asserts Congress is not committing to continued foreign aid beyond current funding, preserving flexibility amid ongoing foreign policy discussions.

HOUSE Senate Congress

Religious rites mark two burials tomorrow in Monongah

The Rev J Emerson Foster of Clarksburg officiated today at two burials as part of a re interment ceremony. Chaplain McNulty of Monongah will oversee two Catholic burial services tomorrow.

J. Emerson Foster Clarksburg McNulty Monongah

Community group calendar of December events

A compiled list of December meetings and activities from local organizations. WSCS of West Main Street Methodist, Judson Society, DOB Class, Circle No 1 at St Pauls, Business Girls dinner at Grafton hotel, Woman's club Christmas party, World War II Mothers club program, First Brethren church party, Woman's club executive meeting, Mountaineer Council Jr O U A M, Ladies Auxiliary at Grafton Fire Hall, Literature and Art departments book review at Andrew Church. Reservations or cancellations to Mrs William Flanagan.

WSCS West Main Street Hall Judson Soc Iety DOB Blueville Business Girls Grafton Hotel Helen Gerkin The Woman's Club Calvin Morrison Maple Ave J. E. Rupert East Main Street Grafton Volunteer Fire Andrew's Church William Flanagan

Engagement Told Of Texas Girl Dutch Frey in Fort Worth

Mrs Willie Spring of Fort Worth announces the engagement of her daughter Lucile Ruth to LeRoy Dutch Frey son of Mrs E R Frey of the city. Lucile Ruth Spring attended North Side High and works at Fort Worth Army Air Field. Frey, a former football and basketball star, joined the Navy in March 1943 and was stationed at Fort Worth Air Base. He attends Texas Wesleyan College and plans to teach physical education after graduation. The wedding is set for December 19 at the Carters’ home.

Willie Spring Fort Worth Texas Lucile Ruth LeRoy Dutch” Frey E. R. Frey Miss Spring North Side High School Fort Worth Army Air Field Frey U. S. Navy Fort Worth Air Texas Wesleyan College Jerry Carter

New Talent Magazine Seeks Players for Broadway Hidden Gems

A garbled notice advertises a monthly New Talent Magazine to circulate to Broadway and Hollywood, offering models and actors a path to fame. It promises discovery by directors and talent scouts, urging readers to send pictures and full details for possible casting opportunities in New York.

Broadway Hollywood Fearon Ernest Kate Smtmi Como Ant Peter Och Goa X.Y

Mary McMullen and Harold Weaver Wed in Oakland Md

Mary Ireta McMullen and Harold Weaver exchanged wedding vows November 24 at 2 45 PM in the Oak land Maryland Methodist church parsonage. Rev Denver C Pickens officiated. The couple will reside with the bride’s parents while Harold works at Shar on Steel in Morgantown.

Arnold R. Lake Route 4 Mary Ireta McMullen Harold Weaver Percy W. Weaver Route 3 Methodist Church Oakland Denver C. Pickens Dorsey Hathaway Clair A. Fryer Sharon Steel Company Morgantown Weaver Bertha L. Fryer Thomas L. Mathews

DAR Chapter Meeting At Cather Home Last Eve

The Elizabeth Cummins Jackson chapter of the DAR met at the home of Barbara and Elizabeth Cather for its regular meeting. The regent Mrs Florence Wilkinson led the session as routine business and a Salvation Army contribution were approved. Members brought clothing for the Kate Duncan Smith School in Georgia and discussed smoke detectors with Mrs Rosalyn Helus who urged chapter support with local women’s organizations.

Elizabeth Cummins Jackson D.A.R Barbara Elizabeth Cather Florence Wilkinson Salvation Army Kate Duncan Smith Georgia Rosalyn Hel Us Grafton C. V. Miller Rosalyn Heironimus Carrie Sellers Eleanor Booth

Four New Quota Club Members Initiated Here

Four new members were initiated into the Grafton Quota club at a regular meeting at the Grafton hotel. Miss Betty Joe McAvoy Miss Margaret Lambér Miss Mary Ann Mller and Miss Florence Wittman were installed as new members by Miss Maxne Snyder. The meeting included reports, a donation to the Salvation Army, and plans for a Christmas party on December 15.

Grafton Quota Club Grafton Hotel Maxne Snyder Resis Betty Joe McAvoy Margaret Lambér Mary Ann Mller Florence Wittman Elsie Hardie Roberta Chenoweth H. K. Debendarfer Kathaleen Young Bertha Goodwin Virginia Hanway Grafton Youngstown Quota Club Marie Higgins International Quota Clubs Donna Ryan Charleston Salvation Army

Smoke Control Petition Moves Forward in City

Twenty five signatures are needed on each petition copy before presenting to the council. Taylor County Board of Trade executive secretary Charles N Prickitt supports the city cleanup campaign in his personal capacity. The Daughters of the American Revolution local chapter endorsed the motion unanimously at a recent meeting.

Charles N. Prickitt Taylor County Board of Trade Ihe Elizabeth Cummins Jackson The Daughters of the American Revolution

Local Notes and Socials Roundup

Visiting Here Mr and Mrs Curtis Marshall and two children Mary Ann and Kathleen of Long Island NY visit Mrs Emma Rockwell on the Northwestern Turnpike and plan to return home tonight Returns Home Mrs Dorsey A Trimble of 211 Warder Avenue returns from Kittaning Pa after her brother Dr James R Downs of Ridgeway Pa dies Visit At Fairmont Mrs Fred Nicola of West St Charles Street and Mr and Mrs George Shaw of Wilford Street spend Thanksgiving Day at the Nicola home Fairmont Mr Nicola attends Fairmont State College Motor To Pittsburgh Mr and Mrs Leland Price of Washington Street and Mr and Mrs John Loury of Clarksburg drive to Pittsburgh for the Pitt West Virginia game Recuperating From Miners Mrs Victor Rockwell recovers at home on the Northwestern Turnpike The state of Maine runs a weed control project targeting northern nut trees and common horseradish considered weeds when in blueberry fields

Curtis Marshall Mary Ann Kathleen Long Island, N. Y Emma Rockwell Northwestern Turnpike Dorsey A. Trimble Warder Avenue Kittaning James R. Downs Ridgeway Fairmont Fred Nicola West St. Charles Street George Shaw Wilford Street Nicola Fairmont State College Pittsburgh Leland Price Washington Street John Loury Clarksburg State of Maine

Inner-Aid claims relief for gas and upset stomach

Testimonial-promotional note touts INNER-AID a 12-juice remedy from Nature's Herbs. Claims include gas relief, reduced bloating, improved digestion, liver cleansing, and removal of old bile, with distribution through drug stores.

Calas Faces Censure Vote Sparks Calm Yet Tumult in French Assembly

French chamber sees Calas vote of censure for urging army reservists to resist government orders. He refuses to leave the rostrum as guards eject him with a 300,000 reservists mobilization reported in two weeks. President Herriotte suspends session while Communist deputies occupy the chamber.

Calas Assembly Edouard Herriotte Herriot Heriot

Amusement Boat for Night Club on the Water

Atlas Realty Co offers a 35 by 150 foot double deck amusement boat priced at 18000 dollars to outfit with air conditioning, leather booths, a large dance floor, bar, apartments, bath and a modern kitchen. Located in Pittsburgh with self-financing potential, invites personal interview and full facts at 336 Fourth Ave.

Arab crowd vows long struggle for Palestine amid police cordons

Estimates placed the crowd as high as 10,000 as police cars lined the streets. Ezzam urged restraint toward Christians while declaring readiness to wage armed struggle to liberate Palestine, insisting Christians among Arab allies are in the vanguard of the effort. He warned that opponents would be met with force and arms.

Palestine Azzam Ezzam

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Miss Marion Nancy Lou Woodyard Richard O'Conner St. Augustine J. E. Armstrong Mary McMullen DAR Chapter Cather Deep South Old Shulton Union Drug Company L. GO Garrett Box No. Care Sentinel Victor Rockwell Rayon Gabardines Rayon Main Street W YA Atlas Realty CO Fourth Ave Pittsburgh, Pa Royal Typewriters Adams Office Supplies Adams Street Fairmont, W. Ve Reine New York Boston St. Louis Detroit Portsmouth U. S W. Main St Greyhound Terminal Union Drug CO Greyhound Tricycles Roberts
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