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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1947

Page

3

Rafton Woman's Club General Meeting and Christmas Program

Rafton Woman's Club gathers for a 6 30 p m meeting at Andrew Methodist Church. Combined Literature and Art Departments present dinner and Christmas program with table decorations by Mrs D J Fawcett of Blueville and readings by Miss Jean Smith. Christmas music led by the club Music Department includes carols and a sixteen voice Silent Night chorus led by Miss Mary Forcello. Business session chaired by Mrs Edgar M Poe with petitions by Mrs Rosalyn Aaronimus. refreshments to members by Mrs C Burl Mason. blessing by Mrs C F Shafer. Annual club event promises strong attendance.

Grafon Woman's Club Andrew’ Methodist Church Lab D. J. Fawcett Blueville Jean Mith Chib Therogram Sunis Mary Forcello Edgar M. Poe Rosalyn Aronimus C. Burl Mason Woman's Club C. F. Shafer

Liberty Class Olds Meeting at West Boyd Street

The Liberty class of the Blue se Methodist church met at the home of Klas Beck on West Boyd Street for a cent evening. The program opened with Christmas carols followed by prayer and Bible study. Refreshments were served to members Dalas Beck Paul Robson Jimmie Robinson Richard self Ris Richard Watkins Tommy Reella Earl Carrothers Jesse H ers teacher Phyllis Ro3 Helen Watkins guests and the hostess Mr and Mrs Homer KK.

Liberty Bluese Methodist Church Klas Beck West Boyd Street Dalas Beck Paul Robson Jimmie Robinson Richard Ris Richard Watkins Tommy Reella Earl Carrothers Jesse H.ers Phyllis Ro3 Helen Watkins Homer Kk

Severe coastal storm hits New England and Ontario harbor

A fierce storm swept the coasts of New England and Ontario causing high winds of about 50 miles per hour. The rough seas delayed Coast Guard rescue efforts as crews attempted to save seven men aboard two boats grounded near Oswego harbor.

New England Newak Oswego Ontario

Community church and club event notices list December meetings

December calendar lists Fisher class at St. Joan's Methods church at 7 30 p m Naomi class West Main Street Methodist at 8 p m book reviews by Woman's Club at Andrew's church 6 30 p m reservations via Mrs William Flanagan. American Legion Auxiliary Christmas party at 8 p m Kings Daughter's Blueville Methodist officer elections at 7 30 p m Ladies Society of B of L F and E gift exchange at VFW hall 7 30 p m Protected Home Circle VFW hall 1 30 p m Circle No 1 WOCS St John's church home of Mrs George shower 57 Jones St Christmas party Dec 12 Veterans Auxiliary Lodge Hall 8 p m Dec 13 City Wide Youth rally First Brethren Church Rev J B Sessions and radio sagers Dec 13 Mountaineer Council 44 Jr O U A W VFW East Main St 7 30 p m Dec 18 Delta Nu Tau Lambda Sorority home of Miss Beulah Bailey 596 West Washington St 8 p m Christmas party gift exchange Leoma Zumbro co host

Fisher St. Joan's Methods Naomi West Main Street Methodist Church Grace Wells Woman's Club Andrew's Church William Flanagan American Legion Auxiliary Kings Daugter’s Blueville Methodist Geol Newcome Ladies Society of B. of L. F and E VFW Protected Home Circle WOCS St. John’s Church George Shower Jones Street Veterans Auxiliary Lodge Hall First Brethren Church J. B. Sessions Sagers Young People's War i Mountaineer Council East Main Street Delta Nu Tau Lambda Sorority Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle

Arab League Push to Block Jewish State in Palestine

UN Security Council faces routine agenda item on Palestine as Syria and other Arab members seek to block creation of a Jewish state. Cairo reports indicate seven nations draft immediate action plans while the council weighs whether to hear two Arab states with seven of 11 votes needed, amid a veto risk and Syria holding a regular seat.

Arab League Palestine U. N Cairo Assebly Holy Land Syria Security Council

Beta Sigma Phi Alpha Mu meets at Grand street home

A regular Alpha Mu chapter Beta Sigma Phi meeting was held last evening at Arlene Moore's Grand Street home with co hostess Lalia Lingamfelter. Pledge Study led by Pauline Gerains. talks by Dorthy Burnside Martha Newton Ada Jacobs. Plans for Christmas projects and party on December 22 discussed. Alice Poling announced her marriage. refreshments by hosts.

Alpha Mu Beta Sigma Phi Arlene Moore Grand Street Lalia Lingamfelter Pauline Gerains Dorothy Bunside Martha Newton Ada Jacobs Ta Carpenter Beta Sigma Eh Maury 2 Deakins Ned Jean Floyd Alice Poling Alice Bolyard Fgrrena Daughe Emnita Boylen Miss Mooe Miss Lingamfel Dorothy Soouglas Virginia Taylor Mary Wan Kirkpatuck Marcha Newton Carolyn McCue Pauline Gerking Dorothy Burnide Maranee Jones Fergena Daughey Mary Alice Deakins Benita Boysen Cecelia Lood Rosmary Spencer Evelyn Dowell da Car-penter Bee Rohrvough

Soviet denounces French actions in Beauregard camp

The Soviet government rejected French claims as baseless and fabricated to justify action against Soviet citizens in France. Moscow radio criticized the raid on Camp Beauregard and the seizure of three children of a naturalized Frenchman, while protesting arrests of Soviet citizens on November 25.

Bovet Beauregard Union of Soviet Citiens France Moscow Gousey U. S

Birth of Beverly Suzanne Green in Augusta Georgia

Mr and Mrs Joseph E Green announce the November 18 birth of a daughter at University Hospital Augusta She weighed eight pounds 12 ounces and is named Beverly Suzanne The mother is Mara Lee Rogers former Miss Petty Rogers of 516 Victor Street Paternal grandmother is Minnie B Green Augusta Mr Green attends Medical School at the University of Augusta Also notes returns home for Mrs C T Bartlett Webster from Florida granddaughters Juanita Qurs and June Beatty Funeral attended by Mr and Mrs Fred Floyd in Sutton for Charles William Floyd Also report on a University field house fire with 120 seats burned two firefighters wearing gas masks and efforts to enforce smoking rules in future

Joseph E. Green Augusta Whe University Hospital Beverly Suzanne Mara Lee “Petty” Rogers L. P. Rogers Victor Street Minnie B. Green Green University of Augusta C. T. Bartlett Webster R. E. Senior Oakland Park Florida Fron Young Pikenpaugh University Irvin Stewart

McCAULEY Convicted in 1946 Slaying Case

McCauley Lonunucu was convicted and the conviction sustained by the supreme court for slaying state Police Sgt Joseph Horne and deputy sheriff C Gay Movatter during attempting to arrest him on a truck theft charge on September 9, 1946. The deputy was killed in the same encounter. The note references historical figures and mentions the Tower of London and the French government, via a radio note.

Lonunucu Page One McCauley Supreme Court Joseph Horne C. Gay @Movatter Tucker County Hovatter

Farm youths share details of acres and stock in WV FFA group

Hansucker notes an 18 acre orchard and 10 acre corn farm plus 10 alfalfa acres and four soybeans and oats. two beef cattle, 11 hogs and 150 laying hens. McDonald is FFA secretary. Wilfong owns 1,074 acres with 145 beef cattle, 155 sheep, six draft dairy cows and 84 acres of hay. Welch runs 476 acres with improvements, 20 sheep, 11 wheat, 40 meadow acres, nine corn, five oats, three soybeans, four dairy cows and 260 hens. Hong Kong war damage cited.

Hansucker McDonald State Future Farmers of America Association Wilfong Greenbank High School West Virginia FFA Kingwood High ‘School Preston County Federation

Bride of Three Months Killed in Auto Crash

Madison dispatch reports a car struck a parked truck on State Route 3 near Woodville Lincoln county killing Ruth Nelson Pauley 17 a bride of four months The driver Hansel Jack Pauley 20 Morrisvale Boone county said he was blinded by oncoming lights and did not see the truck The crash occurred as authorities note the car then failed to stop or yield proper roadway safety procedures.

Madison Woodville Lincoln County Ruth Nelson Pauley G. M. Scott Scott Hansel Jack Pauley Morrisvale Boone County

Wherry criticizes administration anti inflation plan

Senator Wherry assails the administration for not outlining specific powers or detailed anti inflation legislation. He warned the GOP controlled Congress may not pass any anti inflation measures in the special session, saying there has been no constructive proposal from the president’s team.

Page One Wherry R.-Neb Congress

AFL federation split over Taft-Hartley after O Leary death

The vice presidency vacancy arose after John O Leary of Pittsburgh died in San Francisco following the AFL convention where Lewis balked at the non-Communist provision of the Taft Hartley act. Affidavits would be required from union officers seeking NLRB machinery. Lewis opposed signing and refused reelection to the AFL executive council.

John O'Leary Pittsburgh O'Leary San Francisco AFL Lewis National Labor Relations Board AFL Executive Council

What Can the Board of Trade Do for the Farmers

The executive secretary of the Taylor County Board of Trade will speak on the topic What Can the Board of Trade Do for the Farmers. A quartet including Richard Leonard Bill Beall Merritt Feather and Ralph Redinger will perform musical selections.

Taylor County Board of Trade Board of Trade Richard Leonard Bill Beall Merritt Feather Ralph Redinger

Chris Radiator Service Offers Cleaned Repaired Radiators

Local ad from 820 W Main advertises radiator cleaning and repair by Chris Radiator Service. Includes guaranteed work and affordable pricing with contact via phone 816.

Chris

Methodist Consider Race Segregation Issue

The women's division of Christian Service of the Methodist church proposed abolishing racial segregation at the general conference in Boston next April. Oscar Wolfe of Duncan Mississippi warned such a move would split the church and alienate southern Methodists, saying the plan would ruin the church's unity in the South.

Buckhill Palls Woman's Division of Christian Service Methodist Church General Conference Boston Duncan, Miss Oscar Wolfe Mississippi State Senate South Board of Missions and Church Extension

Grafton Fire Department plans chassis build for savings

Firemen seek funds to buy a chassis and build a body for a new truck, potentially saving taxpayers 4000 to 5000. The 1940 Ford with Mercury motor remains usable as the current chief and committee head Lawrence Williams lead the fundraising with five dollar associate memberships and larger gifts. Additional equipment purchases are planned with raised funds.

Proctor Grafton Lawrence Williams Earl Layman Durley J. Eisner Henry Wehn Harry Henleiter Dorsey Trimble Mr. Proctor

Inner-Aid advertised remedy relieves indigestion bloating

A local testimonial claims INNER-AID cures acid indigestion and gas after meals. The man says after taking INNER-AID his eating returns to normal, with no bloating or bowel issues, and he feels like a new person. The product is said to contain liver and kidneys and is sold by all.

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Rafton Woman’s Club UN Security Ramona Angeline Thomas WLW Margaret Nichols Fred Floyd Sutton Charles William Floyd William the Conqueror Tower of London Ann Blager Lynn Fontaine Ann Chicago NBC Betty Crocker Hong Kong John Lewis New Mexico Solomon Simmons Underwriters’ Laboratories J. Lee Evans Furniture Store W. Main St Methodist Claudis Siberian Francis Bacon Les Brown Bob Hope Ei Tae Aes Ea Grey Dreier Style Shop
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