Mrs Carpenter Hosts Christmas Bridge Party At Home
Mrs Charles Carpenter hosted a Christmas bridge party at 530 Maple Avenue assisted by Mrs E H McDargh. Guests enjoyed red and white decor, a red rose party favor, and a three tier birthday cake for Mrs McDargh. First prize went to Mrs Harry Friedman, second to Mrs George G Jolliffe, third to Mrs Stuart Whiting. A salad course followed the games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Carpenter
Maple Avenue
E. H. McDargh
Carpenter
McDargh
Harry Friedman
George G. Jolliffe
Stuart Whiting
Harold L. Noble
W. C. Pembroke
John Edwards, Sr
L. C. Frey
W. J. Frey
Clyde Gilbert
T. W. Heironimus, Jr
John F Hopkins
George G. Jo
Steel
H. KE
Community club and church groups schedule December meetings
A sequence of December meetings is posted. The Ladies Auxiliary of the A O H lodge gathers December 4 at 8 p.m. in the K of C hall. Grafton Quo’a club holds a bi monthly business session December 4. Group A of the Ladies Aid of Andrews Methodist meets December 5 at 7 30 p.m. in the church parlor. The Women’s club Welfare department meets December 5 at 2 p.m. at the Elks club. The Women’s Republican club of Taylor county meets December 5 at 8 p.m. in the Knights of Pythias hall. The Home Missionary society of St Paul’s meets December 5 at 2 30 p.m. at Mrs. Bailey’s home. The General Aid society of St Paul’s meets December 6 at 2 30 p.m. The Weekly Sewing club meets December 6 at Mrs. Bickford’s home. The Woman’s Foreign Missionary society of Andrews Methodist meets December 7 at Mrs. Beavers’ home with Mrs. Loar in charge. The Clara Pawver aux iliary and B and O Veteran meeting shifts to December 7 at 7 30 p.m. in the VFW hall. The Ladies’ Aid society of St Paul’s Lutheran meets December 7 at 7 30 p.m. in the church lecture room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. H. Lodge
K. of C. Hall
Grafton
Ladies Aid
The
Andrews Methodist Church
Women’s Club
Elks Club
Women's Republican Club
Taylor County
Knights of Pythias
M & M Bank
Home Missionary Society of St. Paul's Methodist Church
W. J. Bailey
Beech Street
General Aid Society of St. Paul’s Methodist Church
Sewing Club
John Bickford
Washington Street
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of Andrews Methodist Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
L. J. Stover
Mission Group Holds Covered Dinner Meeting
The Women's Missionary society of First Presbyterian church held a 6 pm covered dish dinner in church parlors last Wednesday. Mrs Thomas Bolyard gave an engaging book review of Homeland Harvest by Dr Arthur Alcomaz, detailing Alaska East Indies and U S life. Devotionals followed led by Mrs F B Suddarth and guests praised the preparation and discussion before social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Missionary Socety
First Presbyterian Church
Thomas Bolyard
F. 8
Suddarth
Homeland Harvest
Bolyard
Arthur Alcomaz
Kiwanis Plans Big Time Here Tomorrow P M
Kiwanis second West Virginia district training school opens at 1 30 PM tomorrow in the YMCA with a tour of the Tygart Dam to follow. A dinner meeting with the Grafton club is set for 6 30 PM at Cozy Rest. Mayor Gillispie secures free parking for out of town guests on Main Street north side from the First Baptist church case to the YMCA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia Kiwanis
Joe Evans
Grafton Club
Tygart Dam
Cozy Rest
Evans
P. F Gillispie
Main Street
First Baptist Church
M.C
Icome
Leadership Training Plans For Kiwanis Club Held
Porter L Marsh is elected head of the Var Sons Club and leadership training school topics are set for discussion by Jesse E Riley of Parsons. Addresses will be given by Dr J J Kaufman of Grefton and J E Cruise secretary of the West Virginia Kiwanis district. Sectional meetings assign presidents vice presidents R C Tucker secretary Eph Lazarus education Clfford Martin district treasurer and Dr Ernest L West in charge of membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter L. Marsh
Var~sons Club
Jesse E. Riley
Parsons
J. J. Kaufman
Grefton
J. E. Cruise
West Virginia
Kiwanis District
Paul Ware
Philippi
Iorcharge
Joe L. Vincent
Public Welfare Parley Tuesday in Grafton Women’s Club
The Public Welfare department of the Grafton Women’s club meets at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon at the Elks home. A short business meeting precedes a musical program directed by Mrs. C. F. Schroeder. Planned numbers include a piano duet by Mrs. F. Z Turvander and Mrs. H. K. Debendorfer, a vocal solo by Miss Mary Forcella, and a piano solo by Miss Sarah Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Welfare Department
Grafton Women’s Club
Elks Home
C. F. Schroeder
Tax Collections Rise in Five Months Ended Nov 30
Tax Commissioner Ernest K. James reported state gross sales tax receipts totaling 6,038,191 for the five months ending November 30, a rise of 437,830 from the same period in 1938, in Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Ernest K. James
Wife Preservers' andy from i reat 2 the MIPEMOR
Damp and paper fragments obscure the event details with unreadable lines. The readable bits hint at a local feature or column about preservation or memory, but no clear names places or dates emerge to form a definite summary.
Ridgeley Vermilye Wins Most Beautiful Lips Contest
Judges selected Ridgeley Vermilye as the winner of the Most Beautiful Lips contest held in New York, a decision praised for its fairness and appeal. The event drew attention to aesthetics and public voting dynamics amid a crowded field of entrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgeley Vermilye
New York
Miss Mary Gozik Weds Steve Rapke
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Mary Gozik of Rosemont to Stephen Rapke of Rosemont. The ceremony took place at 9 am Saturday in the Rosemont Catholic church with Rev. Father Charles Carroll officiating. Bridesmaids were Miss Helen Gozik Miss Anna Gozik and Miss Margaret Repke. Best man was Mike Hiib. Photos were taken at Lear's studio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Gozik
Rosemont
Stephen Rapke
Charles Carroll
Rosemont Church
Helen Gozils
Anna Gozik
Margaret Repke
Mike Hiib
Bard Parents Club Meeting At Grafton High School
The Bard Parents Club of Grafton High schedules a 7 30 PM meeting at the school. The group assists Director John T Evans and the 75 member band with financial problems and all band parents are urged to attend and help solve the issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton Band
Grafton High School
John T. Evans
Church Junior Society Meets At Turvander's
The Junior society of the Fist Presbyterian church met Friday at Rev. F. J. Turvander’s home for devotions readings poetry and music. Patty Sue Barker led devotionals Nancy Smith read last minutes. Refreshments were provided by Mrs Tufvander and Esther McBee. Attendees included Patty Sue Barker Nancy Smith Phyllis Nuzum and others. The next meeting will be Nancy Smith’s home for a Christmas party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society of the Fist Presbyteraan
F. J. Turvander
Patty Sue Barker
Nancy Smith
Phyllis Nuzum
Tufvander
Esther McBee
Charlotte Nuzum
Esther Lee Mullinox
Janet Tufvander
Annette Kirk
Norma Jean Dean
Mary Lou ‘Dean
Laiana Poe
Lawrence Denies Bribe at Pennsylvania Trial
Pennsylvania Democratic chairman David L. Lawrence testified he did not receive five thousand dollars from a gravel company tied to a state contract. Senator Joseph F. Guffey denied prior testimony about party leaders discussing gravel contracts at the 1936 Democratic convention. Spurgeon Bowser testified he gave Lawrence five thousand dollars after Lawrence allegedly demanded ten thousand under threat of withholding payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
David L. Lawrence
U. S
Joseph F. Guffey
Philadelphia
Spurgeon Bowser
Pioneer Materials Company
Lawrence
Tonsil Surgery for Three-Year-Old in Grafton City Hospital
Brief notices from Fairmont Morgantown and surrounding areas report a tonsillectomy performed on three-year-old son of Mr and Mrs Lewis E Haymond at Grafton City Hospital. Other items note visitors, attendance at WVU game, deer hunting encounters, and weekend visits by locals including Harold Knight Jr and Howard Hostler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis, Jr
Lewis E. Haymond
First Street
Grafton City Hospital
O. R. Reed
William of
Simpson
Fred Streets
Clarence
Elkins
Newburg
Preston County
Lance Danks
Harold E. Knight, Jr
North Carolina
George F. Smith
Churchville
Virginia
Harold E. Knight
Maple Avenue
New York
Howard Hostler
B. and O
New York City
Thayer Street
Robbery Victim Dies Of Fright In Pittsburgh
Sixty year old Vincent Ryza nski bound with wire, robbed, and left in a $5-a-month room apparently died of a heart attack induced by fright. Coroner's physician said the victim, found by Mrs. J McCaffrey, had little money beyond $8 and a $5 relief check. homicide detectives reported ongoing inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Vincent Ryzanski
J. W. McMeans
School Opens for Leaders in Taylor County
Five more sessions remain of the cooperative standard leadership training school started yesterday at First Baptist Church as a project of the Taylor County Council of Christian Education and the Taylor County Ministerial Association. Two meetings are planned this week with the course offering six subjects led by named ministers and church leaders, awarding standard training credits and allowing auditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Th Co-Operative
First Baptist Church
Taylor County Council of Christian Education
Tay
County Ministerial Association
Lor County
International Council of Christian Education
Jesus
Norris Urges F D Silence On Third Term
Senator Norris of Missouri advised President Roosevelt to refrain from committing to a stance on a third term. The request aimed to avert further splits among progressive groups in the party amid mounting debate and regional tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Harold
Washington
Norris
Roy
Roosevelt
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Mrs. Carpenter
Mission Group
Kiwanis
Wife Preservers
Andy
I Reat 2
Steve Rapke
Bard Parents’ Club
Turvander’s
Fairmont
Mary Alice Wood
Walnut Street
Morgantown
West Virginia University
Faancis L. Warder
Russell Mathews
J. Paul Murphy
Ed Powell
Ed Grayson
Paul Malone
Wallace N. Henderson
Sarah Belle Henderson
F. D
Solon
Cyine
Wengewug
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