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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1945

Page

3

Evelyn Isner Weds William Jones In Parkview Church

Miss Evelyn Isner only daughter of Mr and Mrs Hamilton Isner of Parkview married William Jones son of Mrs Hazel Jones of Chester W Va in a double ring ceremony at 2 PM Sunday December 2 at Zararene church Parkview. Rev O O Mills officiated with white chrysanthemum arrangements and lit candles. The bride wore white taffeta with sweetheart neckline, long sleeves, fitted bodice and train, seed pearl tiara, pearls, and carried white roses. Maid of honor Virginia Twyman Fairmont wore heavenly blue. best man William Martin Chester. usher Paul Boyles. A reception followed with a nine tier cake. The couple left for a brief honeymoon and will reside at 1033 Morgantown Avenue Fairmont. Out-of-town guests included Hazel Jones Ruth Jones Hazel Owens and others from Chester and Fairmont.

Evelyn Isner Hamilton Isner Parkview William Jones Hazel Jones Chester W. Va Zararene O. O. Mills Burl Mason Norma Walls Virginia Twyman Fairmont William Martin Paul Boyles Punch Ling Jones Grafton Weetinehowse Taylor County U. S. Army Morgantown Avenue Ruth Jones Hazel Owens Donald Mary Lou Owens Blanch Defenbaugh H. E. Troxell E. R. Schock Maggie Schoch Margaret Patterson Williams Westinghouse Plant

December church and civic group events schedule

A December events list shows meetings and parties across St. Johns churches and civic groups. Activities include Christmas parties, sewing at Red Cross rooms, Legion auxiliary gatherings, Bible classes, and club dinners with reservations.

Fisher St. John’s Methodist Episcopal Harry Poling Lincoln Street Naomi West Main Street Methodist Church J. B. Mahaffey West Wilford Street Red Cross American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home King's Daughters Bible Class Blueville Fred Robinson Maple Avenue Mountain City Council Lodge Hall Fetterman Methodist Church Quota Club First Presbyterian Church Sarah Sayres Fidelis Club

Norma F Dayton and Chester Hobbs Marry Local Couple

Norma Frances Dayton daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Dayton Westernport Maryland married Chester W Hobbs son of Mrs Haze Hobbs formerly of Grafton in a recent ceremony. The couple are noted figures in the local community and the nuptials drew attention among area residents.

Norma F. Dayton Chester Hobbs Norma Frances Dayton Frank Dayton Westernport Chester W. Hobbs Grafton Haze

Upset Stomachs Yield Inches of Gas and Bloat

Local testimonial from Grafton praises Erb-Help a herbal formula. Claims it cleanses bowels, clears gas, and improves meals with a down waistline and overall well being. Sold by All Drug Stores in Grafton.

Grafton

Retailers Stand Against Violations Preserve Industry Standards

Law abiding retailers uphold community standing and the drink trade’s reputation. They reject law violators and unwholesome conditions in beverage sales to maintain trust and safety in their markets.

Wedding Vows Tie Norfolk Couple in Double Ring Ceremony

Hobbs Grover of Norfolk and the late Chester Hobbs Sr exchange vows at the bride's home on November 25 with Rev R L Moore officiating. The bride wore ice blue and black velvet two piece dress with gladioli corsage. Lois Anderson attended. The Treble Choir sang I Love You Truly before best man Byron Kuhn. About thirty relatives attended the ceremony and turkey dinner followed. The couple plans to live in Holt apartments on Walnut Street.

Dayton Trinity Methodist Jehured Byron Kuhn Holt Apartments Walnut Street Hobbs Bruce High School Westernport State Teachers’ College Frostburg Catherman’s Pusiness “School Cumberland Md Kelly Gprimefield Tire Company Cmberland

Violet West Weds Donald A Turner In Home Ceremony

Violet West married Donald A Turner in a simple home ceremony. The notice also mentions Mrs Robert DeCost of Grafton and Etta Jean King as medical patients, Leona G Gull admitted for major surgery, and officials D I Bayley and Harry Batson attending state meetings in Charleston.

Violet West Donald A. Turner Robert DeCost Grafton Etta Jean King East Main Street City Hospital Leona G. Gull Fairmont Charleston D. I. Bayley Taylor County Court Harry Batson

Dor othy Culver Spends Winter in Los Angeles

Mrs Dorothy Culver has spent the winter months in Los Angeles assisting her aunt Mrs Cleo Weston with managing the local Cafeteria Court. Attorney J Blackburn Ware and son Paul B Ware of Philippi are in Grafton on business. Kenneth Thomas and wife returned to Huntington after visiting Deputy Sheriff W H Canfield. Mrs Joe Fralinger spent the past week visiting cousins in Pittsburgh and has returned home.

Los Angeles Dorothy Culver Cleo Weston Calif Philippi J. Blackburn Ware Paul B. Ware Grafton Kenneth Thomas Huntington W. H. Canfield Maple Avenue Mr. Thomas RAF Pittsburgh Joe Fralinger Ed Miller Perry Crowl

Labor bill timing eyed as unions seek action

The discussion centers on approving a resolution and then calling up the bill when desired. Chairman May of Kentucky notes timing depends on labor committee progress. The groups weigh President Truman’s proposal for fact finding boards to resolve major industrial disputes and to impose a 30 day strike ban.

May D-Ky Labor Committee Truman

May hints at union move on regulation measure

May said the labor committee had no hearing today and he might convene his group to consider adding the President's proposal as an amendment to the union regulation bill. He indicated he would act last week if the committee did not move promptly.

Labor Committee May

Dempsey Arrives in Indonesia Under SEA Command

Aneta reports British Lieutenant General Miles C. Dempsey, commander of ground forces under Southeast Asia Command, arrived today in Indonesia amid wartime movements. The note mentions Indonesian wage steadiness during a period of absence.

Comunus Aneta Miles C. Dempsey Southeast Asia Command

Premier Sjahrir seeks world recognition amid Indonesian push

Premier Sjahrir urged global recognition of his regime while British forces tightened wartime secrecy on troop movements. He said Indonesia had won independence and would negotiate after internal recognition, amid reports of British talks to discuss the dispute after extremist elements were eliminated.

Sjahrir

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