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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1956
Page
3
Historical Society holds monthly meeting at City Building at 7 30 p m with election of officers. Numerous church and club circles schedule dinners gift exchanges and Christmas parties December 8 to 19 including Blueville Methodist Thanksgiving? events and PTA program at Lucretia School.
Capt Gilbert Watson of the Salvation Army is visiting Elkins on business. John Nuzum, superintendent of the Savannah River plant of the AEC at Aiken, and former Grafton boy, stays with Rex and Hall families in Dewey Avenue and Fairmont. Mrs W E Rightmire and Miss Lucy Rightmire visit Kathryn Glenn. Health News Institute reports US pharmaceutical industry employs 92 500 people including 56 100 production workers.
The Youth Cooperation Group of the Grafton Women's club met at Mrs. H. K. Debendorfer's home to finalize plans for a December 15 charity event at the Manos Theater for 200 underprivileged children. A Santa Claus will distribute Christmas treats with help from city service clubs. a December 14 meeting will finalize bags.
The U C L W of St Pauls Lutheran Church met in the church social room on Wednesday evening for the monthly session. Devotions led by Mrs Carrie Pawcett, with Mrs Margaret Watkins presiding. Reports on the years works shared by committees. Charitable gifts sent to Konnarock Girls School, aged home, and children s home. A Christmas basket and a quilt to a needy family, plus gifts to shut ins. Book reviews on Missions U S A and The Church in Southeast Asia. Officers elected: Hemline president, Esther Faulkner VP, H E Brestel treasurer, Hugh McPhail secretary. all committee chairs held over. 16 members present. Brotherhood joined for social hour. Hostesses were Mrs Elbert Rhodes, Mrs Ray Withers, Mrs Lillian Corbin. Invitation extended to January meeting at Mrs Frank Turnley s home.
Mrs. Ella Counts of Covington announces the marriage of her daughter Geraldine Louise Counts to Emil Semmelman of Moatsville. The ceremony was conducted Friday at 6 45 p.m. by Rev. F L Ritter at the groom's home. Geraldine’s sister Mildred Counts served as maid of honor and J H Semmelman was best man. The newlyweds will reside near the Moatsville post office. Local notes include births, moves and visitors from nearby towns, with several relatives mentioned.
Hospital admissions for December 7 include Tim othy Maxon Durbin St Paul Don ald Poling Carrie Rutherford Rt 4 Ruth Boyce BE Washington St Russel Wolfe Newburg Francis Hussion Luzadder St Lula Bollgara W Washington Jr Vera Duckworth Rt 1 Discharges the same date list Ruth Renshaw Newburg Hazel Godwin Thornton Betty Tacey Flora Baugh Rt 1 Alice Marie Wood Rt 3 Hazel Bartlett Rt 4 Kathryn Pyles Newburg Betty Gray Brownton Paul Donald Poling Jr Rt 1 Dorothy Stanley Dewey Ave Dr T W Heironmus Blueville Ada
Frances Rogers a Brooklyn College freshman heads Operation Friendship for retarded children. The group now merged with PAL works with parents groups to raise funds and plans arts and crafts centers and pen pals. The teen hopes other youths start similar efforts to give these children friendship and a sense of normalcy.
Circle No 2 of the First Presbyterian church met at Mrs Rhea Fisher's home with Mrs Virginia Stavely as co host. Alma Eaton led devotionals and study on South East Asia. Officers elected for the coming year include Mrs Fisher chairwoman and Mrs Betty Boyles vice chairwoman. A gift exchange and Christmas themed tables were noted. Next meeting date to be announced.
The Mary Martha Circle of S and J John's Methodist Church met at Mrs J H Singleton's home for their monthly gathering. Devotions led by Mrs C Shafer included scripture reading and a Christmas Day booklet review. The business meeting was led by chairman Mrs Walter Beall. A Christmas cheer plan provided gifts for the needy and shut ins. The January meeting will be with Mrs Shafer and feature a white elephant sale. Gifts were opened and refreshments served.
Mrs Clyde J Gilbert hosted the Thursday Bridge club at her Walnut street home with three tables in play. A salad course opened the afternoon and prizes went to Mrs Charles Carpenter Mrs Harry Fried man and Mrs Z L Dean. Other attendees included Mrs Rosalyn Heir onimus Mrs C T Vance Mrs Paul Warden Mrs Guy Wolfe and several others. The next meeting will be a Christmas party at Cozy Rest on December 17.
Mrs. C. B. Mason chairs the crippled children's committee of the Grafton Woman's Club announcing plans for a Christmas party at the Episcopal Parish House on McGraw Avenue Saturday December 15 at 1 30 p.m. Gifts have been received but many more are needed. Wrap gifts and mark outside for boy or girl and age. Assisting Mason are Miss Bess Kennedy and 30 club members.
Blueville Methodist church King’s Daughters class held a Christmas party with devotions. Mrs Rapheal Turnley presided, readings and a Christmas story shared, then business conducted. Officers elected: president Mrs Turnley, vice president Mrs Myers, secretary-treasurer Mrs Knotts, pianist Mrs Rogers, song director Mrs Turner. One new member, Mrs Mitter, joined.
St Pauls Circle No 1 of the W S C S of St Pauls Methodist Church held its annual Christmas gathering at Mrs Arlie Lonards home. Mrs C W Lockard presided with devotions by Mrs Lula Perino and a program led by Mrs Earl Smith on For All Children. Refreshments were served to a list of members and guests including Mrs Robert Leonard and her sons Bobby and Rickey. The next meeting is set for January at 1 p.m. at Mrs Lockards home.
Circle No. 5 of St. Pauls Methodist Church met Thursday evening at the home of Mrs Ray Parkhill. The meeting opened with the Lord's Prayer in unison led by Mrs Ralph Shaffer, chairman.
This Living room design suits a large family with light airy rooms and ample space for lavish entertaining on indoors and out. The plan features three bedrooms with cross ventilation and generous closets, a private rear path, a versatile study that can become a fourth bedroom, a bright front view window, and a convenient kitchen laundry breakfast area.
The group conducted a business session followed by a gift exchange. The home was decorated for the season and nine members plus one guest were served refreshments. The next gathering will be hosted by Mrs. Sylvia Courtney at 440 Walnut St.
Legal records show Bernard C Keen er to Hisie P Watkins for two lots in Grafton. Charles G Boyce and Evelyn V Boyce to Abraham J Boyce for lots on East Main Street in Grafton. Allie G Gaines to Bertie Mary Vogeding and Carrie C Hudson for property on East Side in Grafton, plus B H Wolfen and James M Kennedy property in Bueville.
Only one marriage license was issued by County Clerk Roxie St. Clair Fowler this week. The license went to Frank Oscar Bramer, 21, and Shirley Ann Gibson, 19, both of Flemington.
Six men sought holiday post office work when FBI agents arrested them for falsely claiming no criminal records on job applications. The case highlights probe into deceit in hiring. Milford official Theodore Hornish is noted for pride over a souvenir item.
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