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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1956
Page
5
A fragmentary social column lists Mrs score for nk Carroll and Mrs Bay lor club along with guests including Mrs. W. K. in Snyder and several others such as Mrs. Martha iston and Mrs. Pat ter.
The Ches Lephone Co will spend on improvements in West Virginia and Virginia for the 28.5 million authorization. The situation mentions Hunting Vencer and Dort Gay with car cases and a 600 vehicle context. Federal service reported details.
The Taylor County Garden Club prepares its first annual Christmas Greens exhibit at the Hotel Grafton with free admission from 2 to 9 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Hostesses include Mrs. Ben Bush and Miss Elizabeth Cather. a bazaar offers decorations, gifts, and goodies. proceeds fund club projects.
A veteran correspondent recalls the Pearl Harbor attack of December 7, 1941, detailing the surprise raid on Battleship Row, the radar alert failure, the heavy losses to the Navy and Army, martial law, censorship, and the resilient spirit seen in Honolulu the following day.
Annual Woman's Day at First Church of Christ features Homer P. Gamboe of United Christian Missionary Society as speaker. Services include readings and prayers by church members. Film "Bible on the Table" screens evening. Card of thanks from Ralph Newton family.
The Webster Homemakers Club moved their December 7 gathering to December 14 to speed the Christmas party at Pearl Felton's home. The event includes a covered dish dinner a gift exchange a secret sisters disclosure and installation of new officers for the coming year. Notable local mentions include visits from Harry Fordyce and Philadelphian Isaac Yoak plus school nurse Mildred Turnbull's return to duties and various family visits.
Charleston report states the Dependents' Medical Care Act approved by Congress last spring goes into effect today aiding about 2,000 West Virginia residents who are dependents of veterans.
A poem memorializing William Warden Carroll who died two years ago on December 7 expressing peace and rest in the Savior's arms.
The West Virginia State Medical Assn set up the machinery for operation of the new law in West Virginia and said all of its member physicians will participate. The policy aims to provide free medical service to uniformed services personnel.
Mrs John K Sturm and children express gratitude for kind words and flowers during the illness and death of their husband and father John K Sturm. Acknowledgment also goes to Rev Durham, Dr Shanes, and Bartlett Funeral Home for their care.
The Challengers Sunday School Class of the hurehoof the Naza rene held their monthly meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas Duckworth of Parkview. At the business meeting after the covered dish supper, officers were elected as fellow President Crace Orth vice president Anna Clyde Boyles secretary treasurer Minnie Fawcett reporter Georgia Ludwick. A farewell gift was presented to Mr. and Mrs. James Cessell as members move their residence to Morgantown. James has been accepted into the University of Medicine school to study dentistry.
Gordon Wallace of Toronto makes his MSG debut against New York’s Tony Anthony in a 10 round lightweight bout televised nationally at 10 p.m. EST Anthony is the 11-8 favorite in this Brit imperial title clash styled matchup.
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