This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1940
Page
3
A fragment notes British anti aircraft crews in the west of England favor a luck charm named QR though the text is unclear about its purpose or origin. The line hints at superstition among gunners amid wartime air defense.
Home Economics Alumnae held a Christmas party Thursday at Nellie Cook’s West Main Street home. Seasonal decor and seasonally themed refreshments accompanied games music and conversation. A gift exchange featured prominent on the program as names were drawn. Attendees included Dorothy Douglas Edna Grow Arlean Moore Martha Jane Collins Mary Louise Ridenour Grace Marie Bartlett Sylvia Lucas Helen Lee Mantz Elizabeth Rendle Iva Louise Sayre Kathleen Boyd Eloise Lockard Evelyn Isner Jane Wolfe and Mary Parrish Mrs Mollie Cook attended. The January 9 meeting will be at Evelyn Toner.
Naomi chapter No 12 of the Order of Eastern Star marked its 36th anniversary with a candle light pageant at the Masonic Temple titled March of Time. The event featured current officers, musical readings by Mrs. Juanita Giardin and Ms. Ada Mae Withers, a Star in the East solo, and a brief history tracing the chapter to its 1904 organization.
A packed schedule lists multiple church groups meeting December 13 through 17 in Grafton. Activities include gift exchanges and Christmas parties at First Christian First Missionary St Pauls Lutheran United Brethren and others, plus rallies, concerts, and Society of Christian Service sessions with noted speakers and locations such as Church of the Brethren Rest Haven and Grafton High auditorium.
A holiday meeting featured a brief business session and a dining room decorated to match the season. Mrs Edna Turner led a large committee in arranging the dining area and refreshments, including brick ice cream with cake and coffee at the center. Grand officers and several out of town guests attended, listed by name and town.
Modern wives seek easy care house dresses and the pattern 271 offers a princess style with unbroken front and back panels, bias cut side sections, and optional pockets. The belt ties in back, sleeves can be loose or fitted, and ric rac trims highlight seams. Sizes 12 to 40. price 15 cents. order to Pattern Department Grafton Sentinel, 70 Fifth Avenue, New York.
Mrs. W. E. B. Hardin presented a review on Famous Plays and Playwrights for the Woman's Club literature and Art department at Mrs. Harry Friedman’s Maple avenue home. The talk traced dramatic types from miracle to Shakespearian, highlighted Henrick Ibsen, and praised the program as a season highlight.
At the General Club gathering held at the Elks Home, Miss Georganna Bennett will present an illustrated talk. The program showcases her illustrated disco it, offering visual details to attendees.
Fifteen members of the Mission ary society of the First Presbyterian church and two guests were entertained at a one o'clock Yuletide luncheon hosted by Mrs. A A Miller on route 50. Rev F J Turvander led devotions. two special numbers featured Mrs Shaw and Miss Neil Haslup. program included a book review with multiple participants. A business session led by Mrs F S Suddarth outlined plans for the January meeting at Mrs John Muter’s home.
In a North South vulnerable hand Barclay explains how declarers exploit trump coups by ruffing to shorten their hand. The defender should avoid leading a card that lets ruffing occur and instead force dummy entries while the declarer still has more trumps.
Mrs Begs Powell was welcomed as a new member during the Blueville Addition gathering with neighbors present for the event. The brief notice highlights her joining the community group and the cordial reception by existing members.
Miss Bonita Montgomery daughter of Mrs Mildred Montgomery and the late John Montgomery has chosen December 15 for her wedding to Raymond Johnson son of Mrs Wilma Johnson of Blueville Addition in Oakland Maine The couple will be accompanied by relatives Harrell Abel and James Messenger both from local addresses They attended local schools and Mr Jolson is employed at Leonards
A newly married couple plans to live in Blueville Addition after their wedding. The announcement notes their residence choice and confirms the marital union.
Mr and Mrs William D Ringler of 10 Brown Street announce the birth of a 7 2 pound son on December 12 named Ivan Dale Ringler The mother is the former Violet Jenkins of this city Dr John J Prendergast of Detroit Mich Miss Rose Helene Prendergast and Miss Daria McCabe of Baltimore Md Mr and Mrs John M McCabe of Columbus Ohio are in the city
Miss Margaret McCabe remains seriously ill with slight improvement today. Visiting here is Mrs Henry Newman of Brownsville Pa guest of Mrs Jessie B Wolfe of West Railroad street for a few days. In The City visitors include Mrs Mollie B Broome and Miss Anna Rendle of Keyser. Here Yesterday Mr and Mrs C M Shafer and daughter Fieta of Rowlesburg were in the city last evening.
A Puellae class Christmas program at First Baptist Church was hosted by Miss Jerry Utsinger on West Main. Louise Pilson read Christmas in Lincolnsville, Dolores Kincaid recited Xmas is Coming, Anna Mae Taylor read scripture, and Mrs. Alethea Brown led prayer. After business by Miss Utsinger, the group played games, enjoyed music, and had refreshments. attendees included Mrs. Brown, Miss Pilson, Miss Kincaid, Billie Alice Preston, Miss Taylor, Pauline Reed, and Jean Sandsbury.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.