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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1957
Page
3
Community groups in Knottsville and Grafton publish a December calendar of Christmas gatherings. PTA meetings, church Christmas dinners, gift exchanges, holiday programs, and social events are scheduled at schools, churches, and local halls with various hosts and times from December 9 to December 19.
The First Baptist Church and Grafton High School A Capella Choir present a Christmas Vespers program on Sunday at 3 pm. Soloists include Joy Mason Carolyn Haddix Robert Dean Geneva Hall and more with Frances Jaco reading and Roy Ringwald arranging.
Junior High School PTA president Mrs. Paul Rogers announces the meeting moved to December 19 due to a Christmas program. She urges all PTA members to attend if possible.
December 7 admissions include Mable Radebaugh Simpson Dale Ware Thayer Street Gertrude Jacobs Route 5 Hazel Trickett Washington Street and December 8 adds Ada Jacobs Thayer Avenue Louise Moyer Flemington. Discharges on December 7 include Ralph Lantz Linden Avenue Susie Moreland Ernest Mooreland Ordon Ulrich all of German town Ohio Russell Swisher Route 1 Gertrude Kincaid W Washington Street Kathleen Johnson Railroad Street Helen Whitehall Walter Street. December 8 lists James Grinnan Francis Street Harry Barton Lincoln Street Ruth Mary Weese Clarksburg Rosetta Carlyle Adson Street Georgia Valentine Cannelton Beatrice Kirkpatrick West Bluemont Street Kathleen Freeze Route 1 Roy Newton Maple Avenue Dale Ware Thayer Street David Bosley Delores Shahan Newburg.
Mr and Mrs Roy J Radebaugh Route 1 Simpson are the parents of a son born December 7 at 3 06 pm weighing seven pounds six ounces at Grafton City Hospital.
Naomi Ruth circle met in the social rooms of St John’s Methodist Church for its regular monthly meeting Friday December 6 at 1 30 p m Mrs Beulah Bartlett led devotionals reading from Matthew 15 and led in prayer Mrs Gayle Zinn presided over the business meeting in the absence of ill Gertrude Kincaid Successful committee reports on merchandise sales were noted and the circle voted to continue Christmas season practices Refreshments were served to Lillian Marshall Ruth Hawkins Hazel Nye Bessie Curry Beulah Bartlett Pearl Boling Georgie Lymer Gayle Zinn by Mrs Marian Shafer The next meeting is scheduled for Friday night January 3 at 7 30.
In Neenah Wisconsin Alvin Paumstat, age four, admitted a strong cigarette habit and promised to quit after firefighters were summoned to extinguish a mattress fire he started in bed with his mother's cigarette. His pledge followed the blaze at his home and his parents' concerns.
New York fashion writer Gay Pauley describes the muu-muu, an ankle to floor length Hawaiians origin wrap unfitted at the yoke, as a comfortable leisure garment not for street wear. Shaheen Hawaii made prints and fabrics reach mainland stores. Konheim shifts muumuu to teen and college markets, naming them moo-moo with over 100 prints and varied uses.
Groucho Marx joked to a large Hollywood audience before a preview of The Bridge on the River Kwai. He quipped Why aren't you all at home watching my television show. The remark showcased his typical humor amid the film’s premiere buzz.
The Sentinel Homemaker notes that children aged six to twelve may show red faces during free activities while neighbors’ children explore under leaders. It argues that despite social scrutiny, kids develop judgment as they grow, provided they learn basic property rights and individuality, even if attire like overalls differs from parental expectations.
An article discusses parental discipline for children age six to twelve. It cautions against excessive punishment and promotes timely restoration of warmth after disapproval. A church meeting is announced with notes on women's groups and upcoming year plans.
A 1950s beauty notes piece by Helen Follett discusses brow care and lash enhancement. It highlights Elizabeth Taylor as an example, urges brushing and light use of brilliantine, mineral oil, and cautions against overprocessing. It offers tips on massage, shampooing brows, and careful mascara application.
The Delta Nu Chapter of Tau Phi Lambda Sorority will hold its December meeting at the Grafton Hotel on December 19 at 7 00 pm. Members should bring gifts for the West Virginia Industrial School at Pruntytown and there will be a Christmas party with a gift exchange. Chapter inspection will take place and hostesses for the evening are Dorothy Hardman Rosie Bartlett Betty Frank Nancy Tingler Margie Henderson and Rose Lander.
A partial note recalls a clothing store partnership celebrating 49 years while listing political leanings and a remembrance date. It mentions a deceased physician from a year ago on December 10 1956 and closes with a personal message from a wife and daughter.
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