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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1957

Page

2

Webster Women's Society to hold Christmas meeting at Felton home

The Webster Meridant Church Women’s Society District Service plans a Christmas meet and gift exchange at Mrs Tracy Felton’s home on Thursday evening December 12. The program, led by President Mrs Howard McWilliams and Miss Norma Goodwin, will include a year’s disclo sure recap and gift distribution for absent members. Funeral services were held for Mrs Mary County Disman 79 at Lamberts Chapel Methodist Church Belington, with burial in the church cemetery.

Women's Society Distan Webster Mercdiat Tracy Felton Disclosure Evret Howard McWilliams Norma Goodwin Amer Fca Lamberts Chapel Barbour County Mary County Philippi Hospital Belington David Digmar Earl Bartlett Webster Bess Poe Edith Price Stella Dieman Beljington Herbert A Digman Bartletts Ernest McDaniel Leo Croston Gerald Fitzwater Hoffman Richard Moats

Pointers For Gift Purchases From A Happy After Christmas Guide

United Press report by Gay Pauley presents department store advice on avoiding overbuying and costly returns. Charles Binder of Avraham and Straus warns feverish shopping triggers returns. shoppers should know recipient tastes, sizes, and age level to prevent mismatches. Women do most shopping and returns. common items include shirts and blouses. a wedding-time overshift illustrated the returns dilemma.

Gay Pauley United Press York Avraham and Straus Charles A. Binder Binder Ses Loys

Political names linked by hotel inquiries surface

Wrong Dennie Pierre, F. N. Cossgrove, state Republican chair man, and Dennis Jensen, Democrats executive secretary, were connected by a phone call at the St. Charles Hotel. Robert Lee, assistant to Gov. Joe Foss, asked for Denny, hinting at a political connection between Cosgrove and Jensen in the same hotel offices.

Pierre Robert Lee Hepublican Joe Foss St. Charles Denny F. N. Cossgrove Dennis Jensen Democrats Cosgrove Jensen

Leather Shoes Accessories Add Smartness to Wardrobe

Fashion notes urge harmony in outfits with leather shoes and accessories. Casual shoes in smooth brown calf or suede pair with tailored slacks, while opulent options include a black patent flat with an opera bow. Belts and box bags coordinate with shoes, waist nippers appeal to slim waists, and suede college jackets in vibrant colors add chic practicality for college life.

Socials Note On Local Residents Travel Return

Refreshments were served to Mr and Mrs Earl Waller. Mr and Mrs James Moats, Mr and Mrs Grace Senior has returned and Mrs Theodore McCracken to her home in Fort Lauderdale.

Earl Waller James Moats Grace Senior Theodore McCracken Fort Lauderdale

Baptist Circle Hears Selections Thursday Eve

The Delores Logsdon Circle of the First Baptist Church met for its regular meeting at the church. Mrs. Frank Humphrey led devotions focusing on the birth of Christ from Luke 2. Diane Poling played clarinet selections including Silent Night and It Came Upon Midnight Clear. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Homer Poling and Mrs. Frances Adlington.

Delores Logsdon First Baptist Church Frank Humphrey Christ Luke Diane Poling Bethlehem Poling

Circle No 8 Church Meeting Quiets With Christmas Devotions

Circle 8 of the Andrews-Stephens Paul Methodist Church met at Corrie Hall with six members and a guest. Mrs Elsie Parkhill led devotions on Christmas meaning. A gift exchange followed social hour. Refreshments were served by Mrs Hall assisted by Eva Ellison to Mary Parkhill Elsie Parkhill Mayme Hebb Sylvia Court ney Pauline Parkhill and Mrs Ellison. January session planned at Mary Parkhill’s home.

Andrews-S1 Paul's Methodist Church Corrie Hall Elsie Parkhill Busines Mayme Hebb Sylvia Courtney Pauline Parkhill Ellison Mary Parknill

Weekend guests visit Felton household network

The text notes visits by Mr and Mrs Earl Waller and another couple Arrs Clinton Fawcett of Mannington. Also listed are weekend guests Mr and Mrs Bob Bonner Morgantown and Uriel C Felton with daughter Luanna from Fairmont visiting George C Felton and Pearl Felton.

Fla Earl Waller Wallers Benner Arrs Clinton Fawcett Mannington George C. Felton Pearl Bob Bonner Morgantown Uriel C. Felton Luanna Fairmont

Pay Envelope Misdelivered Delays Mail in Bournemouth

Post office sorters in Bournemouth England alerted to watch for an envelope marked Betty containing payroll funds. Betty mailed her pay envelope but took home a letter she meant to post, creating a potential misdelivery and loss risk for the clerk.

Bournemouth England Betty

How To Feed Your Family Adequate Diet

U S Department of Agriculture nutritionists offer budget friendly meal plans for a family of four with two schoolchildren. Elizabeth Ann Roberts cites two cost levels, one low and one liberal, both meeting weekly nutritional needs. The guides include milk products, meats, eggs, beans, grains, vegetables, fruits, fats, and sugars with national price estimates as of June.

U. S. Departments of Agriculture Elizabeth Ann Roberts West Virginia University USDA Coun

Economy food plan outlines low cost meals in 1925

The grocery list shows bulk staples like dry beans, grain, and potatoes for 21 meals costing about 22.50. National price benchmarks estimate 24.50 for last June. The plan favors cheaper items while liberal plan allows more meat and fruit, yet both ensure balanced meals. Oslo replaces Christiania as Norway's capital on January 1, 1025.

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