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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1956

Page

8

Grafton High Band to Award 22 Members at Concert

Twenty two senior band members receive award letters with stripes for years of participation. The Christina Concert in GHS auditorium directed by Joseph Henry features senior and junior bands with a program including marches, solos, and a narration of Gettysburg Address by Joseph Getz, ending with The Star Spangled Banner.

Grafton High School GHS Joseph Henry Nancy Lort Kay Jaco Sally Thayer Sue Gabber Kent Harman Elizabeth Grow Joseph Getz Carol Keener Frances Fast Sandra Waggoner LaDonna Smith Elaine Whitescarver Paula June Klepfel Roger Harrison Paul Malone Richard Isner Curil Shaffer Adalene Ellers Dale Boyles Golden Gate Independentia Badinas Nancy Lord

Klepfel Named Vice President Of Fair Ass'n

Visitor from Ohio dies here guest of sister Mrs Delia Ellers Greene 67 of Bellefontaine Paul D Klepfel of Grafton elected vice president of West Virginia Association of Falls since October 29 1956. He was named to post at four days after convention of fair officials in Binyard. Born March 7 1889 in Middlebourne he was son of late George and Char Miller Ellers. Taylor Fair officers announced meeting at 8 pm in Anne Cuttyngent's office in post office building President Kinsey will preside.

Delia Dollie) Ellers Greene Bellefontaine Paul D. Klepfel Grafton Ohio Ciee Tie Graton City Hospital Harest Sas Os ‘ Klepfel Middle Bourne W. Va Daugh- Earle Morrison Sutton Waster George Char- Nicked Marlotte Miller Ellers Anne Cuttyngent R. Kinsey

Flemington Woman's Club Meeting Set for December 10

The Flemington Woman's Club will meet Monday December 10 at 7:30 p.m. at Flemington Grade School with Mrs Burl Jones presiding. The program features flower arrangements by Weber's and a Christmas party with gift exchange. Serial committee hostess is Mrs Stéhley Fleming, with other helpers listed. Members may bring contributions for Christmas baskets.

Woman's Club of Flemington Burl Jones Weber's Stéhley Fleming Fe. Stout Joe Pic le Richardson Frank Christian Dora Harman Alma Thompson Hazel Payne Anna Arise Betty Sims

Six Nurses Die In Motor Crash At Patterson

Six student nurses from St Mary's Hospital Brooklyn were killed when their car skidded on an icy highway and collided with a milk tank truck. The group was en route to Harlem Valley State Hospital Wingdale for psychiatric training before graduation.

Funeral Services Arranged for Mrs Della Greene

Funeral services are set for Tuesday at Bartlett Funeral Home at 12:30 p.m. with Rev George Simpson of the EUB Church officiating. Burial follows at Woodsdale Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Tuesday.

Bartlett Funeral Home George Simpson EUB Church National Cemetery Webster Lodge No Memorial City W.P.W Taylor County American Legion Bartlett

Supreme Court rejects review in Taylor County coal case

The state Supreme Court declined to review a Taylor County Circuit Court ruling allowing Corinne Stafford and Mason Brothers to use property owned by Polino Coal Co. under a deed tie to William E. Starford. The circuit court held the coal company owned the land but allowed a building rights claim for apples and structures. The coal company contended the deed should be interpreted differently.

State Supreme Court Taylor County Corinne i, Stafford and Mason Brothers Polino Coal Co Polino

Obituary for Mrs. Greene of Cincinnati and Beenie

Mrs. Greene, widow of John D. Greene, leaves two sons George Skene of Bellefontaine and John C. Greene of Cincinnati, two brothers William Ellers and Emery Ellers of Grafton, and a daughter Violet Dale who died July 14 1942. Also surviving are two sisters Lillian Hunt of Kingwood and Ada Bolyard of Trap Springs Road, plus nine grandchildren. She belonged to Price Hill Baptist Church and related clubs. She lived in Beenie two years and previously in Cincinnati 42 years. Funeral at Bartlett Funeral Home Wednesday at 2 p.m. with Rev Harry T Rowe officiating. Burial in Woodsdale Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Tuesday.

Della Greene Bartlett Funral Harry T. Rowe Woodsdale Memorial Park Cemetery Friends Mas Bartlett Funeral John D. Greene George Skene Bellefontaine John C. Greene Cincinnati William. Ellers Emery’ Ellers Grafton Violet Dale Charles Lillien) Hunt Kingwood Ray Ada) Bolyard Trap Springs Road Woodsdale Memorial Park Bartlett Funeral Home

Light Running Laid To Driver in Street Crash

James Shingleton, 24, was arrested for running a traffic light driving without city operator's license and possible hazardous driving after a collision at 5 45 Friday evening with Daniel Satterfield, 31, of 277 Fanny street. Satterfield faced a city license charge. Charles Waters, 22, 535 West Main street, was arrested Saturday at 2 40 am on Main street for speeding.

James Shingleton Beech Street Shingleton Bridge Street West Main Street Daniel Satterfield Fanny Street Satterfield DeBarr Charles D. Waters Main Street

Waters to Appear in Poll on Monday at 1 30 PM

DeBarr stated limit. Waters is scheduled to appear in a poll on Monday at 1 30.

DeBarr Waters Polour

Airman Decker to States After Navy Assignment

Airman George Decker, son of Mr and Mrs B F Decker of St Charles Street, is aboard the USS Aircraft Boxer stationed in Yokosuka Japan. The ship sent greetings for the annual Army Navy game. Decker enlisted August 31 1955 and has served in Hong Kong Hawaii and Japan.

George Decker B. F. Decker St Charles Street USS Boxer Yokosuka Japan Grafton Sentinel Aman Decker Navy Hong Kong Hawaii

Decker Family Hopes Son Returns For Christmas

Mr and Mrs Decker have not seen their son since last Christmas when he was home on leave. His ship is en route to the states. Mrs Decker doubts Airman Decker will be home for this Christmas. Decker, a 1953 Grafton High School graduate, is to be discharged from the Navy in 1959.

Pan Man Decker

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