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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1956

Page

3

Local December church and club events calendar pasted

December listings show numerous church circles classes and social gatherings with dates from December 7 to December 19 at First Baptist First Methodist Presbyterian Blueville and others. Activities include turkey dinners gift exchanges covered dish suppers and Christmas parties hosted by ladies auxiliaries and youth groups.

G.la B. of L. E Pam B. Hall Te Ysaing POE Hill Circle First Church Taylor County Historical” Society Arid Pubblic P. Cirtle First Baptist Church Rt. John’s Methodist Fredd Shroyer Circle No. 2 W.s.cs Andrews “Methodis Church Walter Patton Blueville Methodist Church Naom Schocl W Main St. Methodic Church Ruth Warde Lucretia P T.A Friendship ‘Temple No. 5 Decemar Woman’s Society of the First Presbyterian Church Virginia Pepper Esther Petera Fetterman Methodist Church Epsilon-Epsilon Rapter Tau Phi Lambda Sororiff Supreme Forest Wood Ecwt The Haymond Woman's Club Ruth Thorn Oak Grove

Hospital Admissions December 6 List

A scrambled hospital admissions list from December 6 includes Ruth McCartney of Lincoln Street Flora Baugh of Route 1 Ella Greene of RA 2 George McGilton of Washington Street Harry Murray of Walnut Street and Avis ert of Route 4 Janice Banko of Nut Street.

Ruth McCartney Lincoln St Flora Baugh

Homecomings and Social Visits Highlight Small Town Notes

Mrs Iva Boyce returns home from Grafton City Hospital improved. Hayward Cole family visits Dor Gale in Toledo. Walter Robinson and James Proudfoot families visit Georgetown and Bridgeport connections. A list of local guests includes the Bermett and Dillon households. A memory mentions the 1919 Jamestown arrival of 20 African laborers.

Iva Boyce Grafton City Hospital Hayward Cole Dor Gale Toledo Richard Robirson Peula Hay- Goddwit Gregory Robert Hess Mary Wagner Dean Willis Hovatter Aaughter Walter Robinson Lloyd Mumaw James Proudfoot Ren Georgetown Del Harvey Bermett Joe Grinnan Bridgeport Colnn Henry Glen McDaniel Hayward Dillon Herbert Dillon Henry Shaffer Dillon

Bridge Parties Support Camp Galahad For Diabetic Kids

The Fun for Funds Committee of the Grafton Woman's Club sponsors bridge parties at hosts' homes to raise funds for Camp Galahad, a WV Federation project aiding diabetic children. A $1 per player donation is requested with four $10 store prizes. Kay Knight, a 10 year old camper from Dewey Avenue, speaks of self-administered insulin and careful diet. The camp, formerly Camp Knokoma, operates with volunteer doctors and nurses and aims to finish with public support. total needed is about $31,000.

Grafton Woman’s Club Camp Knokoma Camp Galahad Kay Knight Robert, Knight Dewey Avenue West Side School Knight

OES Sends Winter Clothing to Distressed Overseas

Naomi Chapter No 12 of the Order of Eastern Star decided at its last meeting to ship warm clothing to people overseas. Pauline Glover named chairwoman and John Jenkins co chair. other committee members include Huh McDaniel, Phoebe Sayres, O. O. Douglas, and Mary Hoffman. Jenkins will collect and clean clothes for mailing by December 15.

Naomi Order of Eastern Star Pauline Glover John Jenkins Mr. Jenkins Trey Huh McDaniel Phoebe Sayres O. O. Douglas Mary Hoffman

Saxophone Entraps Two-Year-Old, Firemen Free Foot

A two year old was trapped in his father's saxophone while playing it. Three firemen worked Thursday to remove the child’s foot from the instrument. The incident occurred during play and the child was unharmed after safe removal.

Aeo muvunLes Randy Koral

Phone Workers Entertained In Latta Home

Grafton Office telephony employees were entertained by Mr and Mrs Jantta at Latta and Thornton Pike. The hosts served buckwheat cakes and coffee after TV and telephonic conversation. Attendees included W McGraan and son dummy Tom Nye, Mrs Hilgard Dean, Ira McCur, Leta rinks, Rob Lani, Paul Crass and son, Licnard Efaw family daughter, Fred Kern and sons, A Wars er and daughter, Clarks area families, and D B Goodwin family with sons.

Grafton J. Jantta Lidsavs Thornton Tne W. McGraan Tom Nye Hilgard Dean Ira McCur Leta Rinks Rob Lani Paul Crass Vna Licnard Efaw Fred Kern Frank Bartlett Jarene Mergin A. Warser Clarks DB. Goodwin Clartrbur

Birth of Christ Circle Theme At First Baptist Church

The Elizabeth Bruce Circle of the First Baptist Church met at the church Tuesday evening. Mrs Maude Palmer led the program using the Birth of Christ as her subject. Mrs Ann Rowe directed the program sharing a story of the First Christmas. Refreshments were served by hostess Mrs May Reed and members including Mrs Reba McDermott Mrs Ana Plum Mrs Rowe Mrs Palmer Mrs Alle Chamberlain Mrs Gertrude Menear Mrs Viora Treynolds Mrs Mary McCora Mrs Vena Murray and two guests Rev II T Rowe and Carol Ann.

Elizabeth Bruce Circe First Baptist Church Maude Palmer Ann Rowe May Reed Reba McDermott Ana Plum Rowe Palmer Alle Chamberlain Gertrude Menear

EUB Church Unit Hosts Yule Party Night

A church unit held a Tuesday evening Yuletide party with an exchange gift program led by Helen Share and Pat Basil. Attendees included Virginia Powell, Sara Igner, Liliza Read, Marian Waco, and many hostesses served refreshments to numerous members and guests. The article also notes the Holocene period and mentions Panama Canal zone pottery types, though readers should focus on the church gathering details.

Auzadder Anschal Chrionas Helen Share Chri Pat Ba ‘Sil Virgina Powell Sara Igner Liiliza Read Marian Waco Helen Ware Maran Ware Lillian Reed Virginia Pawel Jackie Philipps Mary Ikages Uth Wright Marian Nestor Ruth Crouser Msitha Shanabargey Pauline Glover Mary Alice Miller Leona Zumbro Nancy Kanter Marian Gott Justine Shafferman Helen Shackelford Barbara Bolmer Billie Rny Poling Rose Nestor Flora Goossman Ruth Crites Mary Ward Wary Alice Deakins Helen Tingler G. W. Simpson Maggie Gott

Flemington Bride Weds Army Private in Local Home

In Flemington a wedding linked local families as Shirley Gibson married Army Private Frank Bramer at the bride’s home on December 3. The ceremony was read by Rev. C. Bush, the bride wore blue taffeta, and the couple will reside in Flemington with Bramer stationed in North Carolina.

Kenneth McPherson Grafton Troy Fitzwater Long Run B. Philips Philipp Denver’ Westfall Bernie’ Westfall Say Jones Ohio Paul Fleming Simpson Hardy County

Mrs Robey Hosts Group's Meeting for Get-Me-Not Club

Mrs Charles W Robey hosted the For Get Me Not Club at her home on November 27. She was the only October birthday in the group and received many gifts. Games were played with prizes won by Ada Faller, Marguerite Inner, and Mrs Robey. The secret pal gifts were exchanged and the hostess served a salad luncheon.

Charles W. Robey Robey Katie Robbeer Ada Faller Marguerite Inner Mrs. Robey

First Baptist Circle Cheer Shut-In Members

The Margaret Alsen Circle of the First Baptist Missionary Society met at the church for its regular session in 1915. Mrs. Belle Bay and Mrs. Howard Walls decorated. a missionary offering was received. Guests heard programs with Christmas hymns, readings, and piano pieces. Hospitality refreshment hosts named guests and members.

Margaret Alsen Chiitch Bellé Bay Howard Walls Forrest Jones Oar Congo Lota Vandercrift Hopemoat Donald Prowan Letmitman Groty Gins Kenny Godgin Jr Fred Sheets Toni Lw Shaffer Charles Law Gaying Ralph Bennett Fred Streets Mie Walls Shafte Wolfe Earl Wilkins Shay Franklin Stilwell Dewey Shahan Op. Bryan Allen Poe Kenny Godwin, Jr Mary Low WitMan Toni Lee Shaffer Kathy Barks Betty Copper Clara Seese

Woman Receives 41000 Tip At San Diego Coffee Shop

Gerda V Olson a Denmark native says a longtime customer left her a 41000 tip after more than three months of visits. The notice lists several named women and mentions a meeting planned at Ada Haller's home with a turkey dinner on December 20.

Ban Diego Calif Gerda V. Olson Denmark Betty Friend Helen Dennis Cassie Rogers Marguerite Isner Ada Haller Biddie Wolfe Kathryn Robinson Petty Isner Jo Ann Rodgers Beverly Dennis Hazel Robinson

Mrs Peters and Mrs Rogers Host WSCS Meeting

Mrs Lelia Peters opened with a hymn led by Mrs Chace Wells led devotions and Mrs Trix Sturms read the 106th Psalm. Mrs Maxine Harvey presided over the business and a gift exchange followed. Dessert was served to 21 members and two guests.

Mabel Peters Elmin Rogers W.s.cs West Main St Lelia Peters Maxine Harvey

Miss Wolfe Heads School Lantern Dance Committee

Miss Patty Wolfe of Brownlow Park daughter of Mr and Mrs Francis B Wolfe a University of Cincinnati School of Nursing student serves as a committee chairman for the Lantern event in Cincinnati Friday.

Patty Wolfe Dan Ater Francis B. Wofe Brownlow Park University of Ginninyati School of Nursing Miss Wolfe Juniversity Nursing

Marriage of Miss Trene Turnley and Willis B Shay

Miss Trene Turnley and Willis B Shay announce their marriage to be held at the Methodist church in Maryland City on Sunday with Rev. Pater officiating. The bride wore a blue wool street suit with accessories and a cottage of red roses. The couple, both residents of Newburg, plan to reside in their Newburg home after the ceremony.

Trene Turnley Willis B. Shay Land Pater

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