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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1948

Page

3

Mildred Flanagan Weds Lt Col Fredrick Gerber in Catonsville

Miss Mildred Jane Flanagan, sister of Dr. James V. Flanagan, married Lt Col Fredrick Edward Gerber son of Mrs P E Gerber Sr of Pittsburgh in a 3 pm Friday ceremony at St Mark's Catholic Church Catonsville Md. The double ring ceremony featured organ music by Sister Marie Kevin with matron of honor Mrs Stephen Sullivan and flower girl Dorothy Johnson. The bride, previously with the University of Maryland, and the groom, stationed at Governor's Island, plan Bermuda honeymoon before she resumes county home demonstration work.

Mildred Jane Flanagan James V. Flanagan Fredrick Edward Gerber P. E. Gerber Pittsburgh St. Mark's Catholic Church Catonsville Magr. J. L. Leary Rome Stephen Sullivan Dorothy Johnson William Keating United States Army Camp Jay New York City Miss Flanagan University of Maryland Howard County Cornell University Col. Gerber West Virginia University Phi Delta Gamma Sorority Maryland Home Economics’ Association Col Gerber Fenn State Quartermaster Corps Governor's Island New York Eastern Seaboard Bermuda

Local church groups announce December meetings

Coming events list December gatherings at St John’s Methodist and St Paul’s Lutheran churches. Circle No 2 will hold a regular meeting and Christmas gift exchange at 318 Characters Street at 8 p m. Ladies Alto Society meets at 661 Maple Avenue at 8 p m. Mountaineers Council No 44 Junior Order United American Mechanics will follow.

St. John's Methodist Church Pauline Stevens Christanna Street St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Frank Turnley Maple Avenue Mountaineers Council Junior Order United American Mechanics

December church and civic events listed for Gladesville area

A church and community notice lists December events across Gladesville parish including dedications at the Baptist parsonage in East Main street, meetings by Mountain City Council and Quota Club, social and missionary gatherings, a Dr John E Zeller appearance, and club and sorority meetings with venues such as V F W Hall Hotel Grafton and First Baptist church. It also notes a fringe fact about skin area and soap germs.

V. P. W. Hall Grafton Mount Pleasant School Judson Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church Woman's Club J. Paul Murphy Bluemont Street Crusaders First Church of Christ Beech Street White Rose Grove No K. of P. Hall

Miss Swisher and Michael Christian Wed in 3:39 P M ceremony

Miss Swisher daughter of A E Swisher and the late Mrs Obla Swisher wed Michael Christian son of Mr and Mrs Frank Christian at the bride’s home on November 24 at 3 39 P M Reverend W J Richardson officiated Immediate family attended A program of nuptial music preceded the ceremony The bride wore a poudre blue suit and brown accessories A reception followed with white roses and a three tier cake Afterward the couple left for a honeymoon in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania The article notes adult skin thickness variations.

Mildred Mae Swisher A. E . Swisher Obla Swisher Lola 'Michael Christian Frank’ Christian Rosemont Oride W.J. Richardson Mary Harris Grace Richardson Paul Christian Frank A. Christian Betty Marks Charles Stipe Alma Wolverton Mary Marks Christian Grafton High School West Virginia Business College Reppert Coals, Inc Clarksburg Flemington High School Simpson Creek Tollieries Galloway Pittsburgh

Hospital News Influx and Discharges At Grafton City

Recent admissions include Judith Valentine Carolyn Sue Newton Cecil Lynn Lillian Farr and James Mantz. Dismissals include Elsie Bolyard Ada Jacobs Terry Henime Mae Odgen Roy Hudson Hazel Goff Carolyn Newton Cecil Lynn Darla Dean Zetty Nicholas Duely and Mrs Hazel Blackman. Visiting Polo Mo Mr and Mrs Wollard and Swain Wollard of Fairmont pay calls. Catonsville wedding noted for Dr and Mrs James V Flanagan and daughter Jo Ellen.

Hospital Grafton City Hospital Judith Valentine West Boyd Street Carolyn Sue Newton Barrett’ Street Cecil Lynn Shinnston Lillian Farr West Main Street James Mantz Maple Avenue Elsie Bolyard Tunnelton Ada Jacobs Blueville Terry Gay Hen Ime Mae Odgen Independence Roy Hudson St. John Street Hazel’ H. Goff

Local Man Promoted to Colonel at Langley AFB

Eston E. Selvey, formerly of this city and now serving in the United States Air Force, has been promoted to the temporary grade of colonel. The promotion occurred at Langley Air Force Base, Langley Field, Virginia.

Eston E. Selvey United States Air Force Langley Air Force Base Langley Field Virginia

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Mildred Flanagan Fredrick Gerber Vicks Bedpools Delta Nu Tau Phi Lambda Sorority Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle Betty Sinsell Pruntytown Pike The Class of the First Church of | Christ First National Bank Consumer Credit Dept Bank Wayne M. Sinsel Swisher Michael Christian Gotham Lonter Tess Ham Thei Barton's Taldim Polo, Mo Willard Jo Ellen Maple Archdeacon’s Eagles Featuring Norman Mankins and His Orchestra Eagles Lodge Florsheim Pettrey’s Shoe Store W. Main St Evans Furniture Co Poc Eee Alecus Eautyrest Mattress Rexall Square Danee Dennis Bassett Variety Ramblers VTC Mal Lane Lane and Siehler Furniture Company W. B. Bumgardner, Mgr Latrobe Street W. VA
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