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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1941

Page

3

Local Pythians Elect Officers for 1942 in West Virginia

The White Rose Grove number two met in the Knights of Pythias hall with Miss Mary C. Goley in charge. They planned a bake sale and Christmas bazaar for December 12 at DeLaney's Appliance on West Main Street and elected officers for 1942 headed by Past guardian Daisy Dutton and guardian Mary C. Goley.

Mary C. Goley White Rose Grove Knights of Pythias DeLaney West Main Street Goley West Virginia American Red Cross Edna B. Maloney Guardian Daisy Dott Eleanor Jacobs Amanda Renner Erma Moran Ruth Sapp Mary Phillips Grace Marie Bartlett Madge Carder Margaret Batson Pauline Keener Ings Pearl Hussion Inner Sentinel Maggie Parkhill Outer Sentinel Dora Cole

December community meetings and officer elections

Mountaineer Council No 44 Jr O U A M holds a special session at 6 30 p m in Wehnhall for officer nominations. Business Girls Club meets at Cozy Rest with members arriving at 6 30 p m hosted by Jane Lisk Mathews and Josephine Manley. B O Veterans convenes at W F W hall at 7 30 p m to elect officers. Band Parents Club meets in Grafton High School band room at 7 30 p m. Woman's Society of Christian Service Andrews Methodist Church covers a covered dish dinner at 6 p m with a Christmas party and gift exchange. Quota Club annual Christmas party at 6 15 p m chaired by Ida B Dorsey with gift exchange.

Mountaineer Council No Wehnhall Business Girl's Club Cozy Rest Jane Lisk Mathews Josephine Manley B. O Clara Fawyer Auvillary W. F. W. Hall Grafton High School Woman's Society of Christian Service of Andrews Methodist Church Quota Club Ida B. Dorsey

WSCS Group Meeting Tuesday at Church Hall

The Woman’s Society of Christian Service at West Main Street Methodist Church met in the church hall for its regular monthly session. Mrs. C. W. Wells presided over devotionals and business, with officer elections naming Wells president and three visitors attending the Christmas social hour that followed. Hostesses were Mrs. Robert Arble and Mrs. Harry Ringler. Next meeting set for Jan 6.

Woman's Society of Christian Service West Main , Street Methodist Church C. W. Wells Mel Sults Margaret McFarling Grace Frye W. A. Collins Robert Arble Arthur Peters Lawrence Kinter Harry Ringler Church Hall

Willing Workers In Regular Meet At Blueville Sunday School

The Willing Workers class of Blueville held its regular monthly meeting Saturday afternoon at 2 home of Alice Brown. President Helen Brown led devotionals. Members present included Helen Brown Alice Bolyard Ada Jacobs Helen Norris Mary Louise Weaver Alice Brown and teacher Mrs Althea Brown. Guest Clara Jean Kines.

Blueville Sunday School Alice Brown Helen Brown Alice Bolyard Ada Jacobs Helen Norris Mary Louise Weaver Althea Brown Clara Jean Kines

December meeting held at Helen Brown home

Barbara Marshall Idable White Eileen Brown and Buster Brown appear in a note listing attendees for the December meeting to be hosted at Helen Brown's residence. SS EERE

Barbara Marshall Idable White Eileen Brown Buster Brown Helen Brown Eere

Oak Grove Club Hosts Dinner At Home

Mrs. Paschel Lucas welcomed Oak Grove Women's club members for a social morning and a noon covered dish dinner. President Mrs. Carrie Fast led business, planning a December gift exchange and a Christmas program at Oak Grove church. Guests included Mrs. Estes, Carl, Mrs. Frank Fast, Frances, and many others. Miss Ada Sinsel won the prize. The December meeting will be at Mrs. Ralph Lemmon's home.

Carrie Fast Oak Grove Lucas Estes Carl Frank Fast Frances Bettie Ford Victor Ford Alred Ford Catherine George Frank Ralph Lemmon Larry Pasche Rose Betty Hannah Sinsel Gerald Weaver Paul Davis Tris Henry Trickett Edmund Keane Patricia Michael Ada Sinsel Lou Prank

D O B Class of Blueville Holds Monthly Session

The D O B class of the Blueville Sunday school met at Mrs. Elizabeth Boman’s home for a regular monthly gathering. Devotions led by Mrs. Blanche Johnson and business by vice president Mrs. Georgia Hunt preceded a short program and Bible quiz won by Mrs. Blanche Johnson. A birthday surprise for teacher Mrs. Edith Brown followed, with guests served in the dining room amid pink and white decor and candles.

Blueville Sunday School Elizabeth Boman Blanche Johnson Georgia Hunt Edith Brown

Mission Society Praise Service Held at First Presbyterian

The Missionary society of the First Presbyterian church held its annual praise service last evening at eight o'clock. Mrs. A. A. Miller welcomed attendees and led the call to worship. A unison prayer followed as Mrs. F. J. Turvander delivered an inspiring talk titled Giving Thanks in 1941.

The Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church A. A. Miller F. J. Turvander

Entertainer Delights Reading Group at Local Church

Jed mimic and entertainer presented a group of reading appropriate to the occasion, enjoyed by the large gathering. Organ music with Mrs Archer Stavely at the console followed by the benediction by Rev F J Tyrvander. A social hour in the church lecture rooms offered cakes cookies cocoa and coffee.

Jed Mrs. Archer F. J. Tyrvander

Visitor from Philly and Pittsburgh business guest in town

John Peters of Philadelphia visits Lincoln street residence of Fire Chief Louis H. Greenwald for several days. J A Norris of Pittsburgh is a business guest in Grafton. Mike Ondo of 509 Piedmont street admitted to City hospital for major operation.

Philly John Peters Philadelphia Louis H. Greenwald Lincoln Street J. A. Norris Pittsburgh Grafton Mike Ondo Piedmont Street City Hospital

Right arm injury ends brief tenure

A brief report notes a player or staff member was dismissed the same day after sustaining a right arm injury. No further names or locations are provided in the legible text.

Second Mine Planter for Army Use

Pleasant, Dec. 4. The Hunt, second of 16 mine planters built by Marietta Manufacturing Co for the Army, was launched in the Ohio River after being christened by Mrs. G G Bauerle, wife of the company treasurer. The Knox, first vessel under the 18 million dollar contract, was launched last month.

Porve Pleasant Hunt Marietta, Manufacturing Co Ohio River G.G. Bauerle

Wounded Girl Remains In Critical Condition

In Wheeling on December 4, hospital officials reported Miss Vera McKnight a 17 year old Raven Rock near St Marys remained in critical condition after a shooting that killed two Wheeling youths. She was shot four times Tuesday night while seated with Clarence Eugene Winesburg 17 near an underpass at Wheeling Hill.

Wheeling Vera McKnight Raven Rock St. Marys Clarence Eugene Winesburg Wheeling Hill

Waterbury police use hair dryer to dry coins

Waterbury Connecticut police board noted a hairdryer on the bills for December valued at 4.15 dollars. Officers explained the device dries coins collected in parking meters before counting, prompting questions about the purchase.

Waterbury Conn

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Dorothy R. Beavers Society Reporter Pythians Mary Goley S. Arrid Americin WSCS Methodist Group Noxzema Jefe Plustax Ue En Wa Towncraft Shell Penney Reg U. 5 Pat Oak Grove Club Paschel Lucas D.O.B. Class of Blueville Bowman Freedom Bissell J. Lee Evans Furniture Store West Main St Mission Society Rumford Rhode Island Sissy Waterbury
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