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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1939

Page

3

Junior Ladies Aid Guests Of Their Sponsor

The Junior Ladies Aid of Blue Ville Method church met at the home of sponsor Mrs. Robert Emrick for a business and social session. Mary Mae Newcome led devotionals. Naomi Turner and Betty Carronhers won contest prizes. Mrs. Emrick, assisted by her sister-in-law Mrs. Charles Parker of Indiana, hosted and noted new Grafton residents Mr. and Mrs. Emrick.

St Church Robert Emrick Lncoln Street Mary Mae Newcome Naomi Tuner Betty Carronhers Old Saint Nick Hs Parent Charl Fawcett Carolyn ‘Tobias Naomi ‘Turner Emrick Charles Parker Indiana Grafton New York Grafton Feed and Storage Company Naomi Turner Kathleen Rogers Eileen Nevis Margaret Robinson Mildred Brown Carolyn Tobias Roberta Brown Charles Packer

Wolfes Honored At Party By OES Officers

Naomi chapter of the Eastern Star held a rehearsal for an initiation at the Masonic temple. Afterward a surprise party honored Mr and Mrs Frank Wolfe. Mrs Wolfe, formerly Klaude Staur, is a chapter officer and Mr Wolfe is a past patron. Arthur Yates presented an electric clock to the couple. A salad course and two tier bride cake were served. Refreshment committee included Mrs Sutsa Monroe, Mrs Mildred Debender ter, and Mrs Lota Hartsook.

Naomi The Eastern Star Masonic Temple Frank Wolfe Wolfe Klaude Staur Arthur Yates Sutsa, Monroe Mildred Debenderter Ota Hartsook

Alibi Sewing Club Enjoys Social Needlework Evening

The Alibi Sewing Club met at Mrs. Dudley Pauley’s home on Country Club Road Tuesday evening. After the regular business, members shared needlework and conversation. A light salad course was served by the hostess for Mrs. George Ashby Beatty, Miper Woodell, and Mrs. Henry Tarp.

Albi

Lindy Club At Mrs W P Clark's Hosts Night of Cards

The Lindy club met at Mrs William Clark East Main Street on Tuesday evening with four tables of players. Prizes went to Mrs Clyde Goff for first, Mrs Louise Reed second, and Mrs Kate Greenwald low. Next meeting moves to Mrs Idella Carroll’s home on Monday night December 11, instead of Tuesday.

Lindy Club William Clark East Main Street Clyde Goff Bith Louise Reed Secont High Kate Greenwald Idella Carroll

Church and club notices for December meetings and events

The December listings detail numerous church society gatherings and club events in Grafton area locations. Activities include Ladies Aid, Friendship Bible class, Judson Missionary society, Woman's Foreign Missionary society, Clara Fauver auxiliary, G. A. R. dinner, Music department at the Elks, Episcopal bake sale, WCTU peace program, Grafton Women’s club programs, and a Book Review session with Stella Morgan’s work discussed. Participants include Mrs C C Sturms, Mrs Gordon Withers, Mrs Ray Poling, Mrs George White, Mrs W A Beavers, Mrs W R Loar, Mrs L J Stover, and Prof Draper, among others. Dates span Dec 7 to Dec 12 with times in the evening and afternoon slots.

Ladies’ Aid Society West Main Street C. C. Sturms West Min Street Friendship Bible First Christian Church Judson Missionary Society First Baptist Church West Washington Gordon Withers Ray Poling George White Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society of Andrews Methodist Church W. A. Beavers McGraw Avenue W. R. Loar Clara Fauver Vo FP W. Hall V. P. W. Baatar Turner's Women’s Christian Temperance Union Oliver Shurtleff Grafton Womens Club Elks Club Bo'clock Profesor Draper Grafton Women’s Club St. John Street J. Paul Murphy Stella Morgan

Masonic School Set for Sunday at 2 P.M. in Clarksburg

Officers from Ancient Free and Accepted Masons lodges in the district plan a regional school of instruction at the Masonic Temple in Clarksburg beginning at 2 o clock next Sunday. Dr Dorsey Peek of Grafton will lead. Mystic Lodge officers also attend. Work will be shown in Entered Apprentice Fellowcraft and Master Mason degrees. Many lodges from towns across the area are expected to be represented. A separate note reports JuPitKay Stammers and cadet Michael Menr aieg to wed in London early next year.

Grafton No. 15 Mystic No. 76 Masonic Temple Clarksburg Dorsey €. Peek Grafton Grand Lodge Mystic Lodge Nr Laurel C. Frey James P. Luke Robert C. Sloan Ior Robert Chichester Kenneth Cole Eretary Marion Skaggs Kipsl William A. Collins Newton Grubb Fairmont Lodge No. 9 Belington Philippi Elkins Thomas, Davis Rock Cave Morgantown Weston Shinnston Good Hope Harrisville Bridgeport Ellenboro Pennsboro Salem Mannington Glenville Buckhannon Piirmonts

Mystic Lodge Plan Banquet and Grand Master Address

Mystic Lodge No 75 in Grafton announces an elaborate past masters banquet on Friday December 15 at 6 pm in Andrews Methodist Church hall. Grand Master Robert S Lemons of Parkersburg will deliver an address as about 300 Master Masons are expected. Reservations advised with lodge secretary Merion Skaggs by December 12.

Grafton Mystic Lodge No Laurel C. Frey of Andrews Methodist Robert S. Lemons Parke Grand Lodge West Virginia Frey Merion Skaggs Skages Ines Lemons Grand Lode Mavonte Cine

Motor trip to Huntington and hospital updates

A group including Mr and Mrs Curtis Boice and daughter Dorothea with others visited Huntington last Saturday where Dorotha entered Morris Memorial hospital. State Trooper Dye is on vacation and Trooper Waugh assists Randall at the local post. C C Teets, a Newbury teacher, had part of his index finger amputated after catching it in a jointer at Grafton City hospital. Rev Mr Phillips of Hundred visited Grafton. Mrs Sampzon and Mrs Nelson were discharged from Grafton City hospital. Owens of East Mauns mise underwent a minor operation at the hospital today.

Huntington Curtis Boice Doretha Harold West Deil Marie Ruth Hamilton Dorotha Morris Memorial Hospital C. C. Teets Newbury Grafton City Hospital Owens East Maun Si

Polly Put the Kettle on Play At St Pauls Church

Young women of St Pauls Lutheran organize a church group and plan a Friday night event at St Pauls Methodist on Thayer Street. The program features the three act comedy Polly Put the Kettle On with a large cast, musical numbers, and door sales. The evening includes solos, a violin piece, and refreshments after the show.

St. Paul's Methodist

Sewing Club Meeting at Greenwald Home

Mrs. Harry Greenwald hosted a sewing club gathering Tuesday evening at the Lincoln street home. Members enjoyed sewing and social conversation as the hostess was presented a gift and served refreshments to attendees, including Miss Gladys McDaniel.

Harry Greenwald Lincoln Street Gladys McDaniel

Holiday Club Meeting List and Attendees

Pauline Sapp and a group of ladies and guests gathered for a December meeting at Miss Gladys McDaniel's home on West Washington Street. The event featured cake vive cream candy and coffee with gifts for Miss Sorge and a long list of attendees including Constance Limbers Virginia Foley Jo Clair Lalley Helen Smith Ruth Lowther Helen Hussion Consilia Forcella Betty Lou Sorge Miss Soree Miller Sharon Lee Goff Johnny Bill Scranage Elanor Bailey Betty Jean Bailey Helen Barkins Sylvia Favish plus numerous Mrs and Mr attendees.

Pauline Sapp Catherine Leach Beulah Bailey Edith Anderson John B. Evans Albert Willis Robert Arble Eloise Duckworth Gladys McDaniel West Washington Street Mrs. Strother Miss Sorge Constance Limbers Virginia Foley Jo’Clair Lalley Helen Smith Ruth J Lowther Helen Hussion Marie Consilia Forcella Betty Lou Sorge Soree

Bey Honored On First Birthday

Mr and Mrs Glenn Gabbert of West Boyd Street hosted a Saturday party for their son Freddie to mark his first birthday A dessert course was served and many gifts were given by guests including Billie Burgess Gabbert and Sandra Kay

Glenn Gabbert West Boyd Street Freddie

Taylor County Bar Association Banquet Reform Meeting

A banquet of the Taylor County Bar association was held at Cozy Rest Inn with 12 members attending. President John L. Hechmer presided as committees on by laws and minimum fees reported results, signaling the organization would become a functioning body again.

Taylor County Bar Association Cozy Rest Inn John L. Hechmer

Meeting Attendees Include Judges and Local Officials

The record lists attendees at last night’s meeting, including Judge Herbert D. Dent, Circuit Clerk Frank M. Hodis Jr, attorneys W. Merle W. Ta Holt and others, plus President Hechmer and Hugh R. McPillai. The note adds caution about dented canned foods hinting at possible contents fermentation and advises against purchase.

Herbert D. Dent Gierk Frank M. HoDis, Jr W. Merle W. Ta ‘Holt Harry Friedman Pranais B. Werder Jed W. Robinson William P. Samples O. E. Wyckoff E. Battley Wyckoff Hechmer Hugh R. McPillai

Also Mentioned on This Page

Junior Ladies Aid Robert Emrick Hosto Blueville Wolfes OES Naomi Lodge Alibi Club W. P. Clark Masonic School London JuPitKay Stammers Great Britain Michael Menraieg Mystic Lodge M. R. O. Phillins Hundred Mr. Paihips St. Paul's Methodist Church FP. A Sampzon St. George Ralph Nelson St. Paul's Milton Deey Charcine Kentucky Glenwood Dorothy Nye New Society St. Paul's Lutheran Church Dorothy Nyedent Jean Murray Secr Kunst Bess Board E. F K. Roof Mary Mayme Isner Sarah Isner Marion Nelson Florence Johnson Lucille Grenneman Dorothy Nye Jean Murray Marialvena M. Robey Evelyn Maloney Bess L Ward Lucia McDaniel Cecila Grosh Grace E. Nuzum Virginia Watkins Irene Kunst Mary Ellen Roof Sewing Club Greenwald Hom Rite Jean Sorge Reta Jean Sorge Bey Bar Association Editorial Zee An Howse Ghoes Penney Chenille Tricycles Mary Esther Targart Men's Cotto Bill Folds Howe
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