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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1941
Page
3
Girl Reserves held candlelight initiation ceremonies in Gratton Senior High auditorium attended by mothers and friends. Gifts were exchanged and sponsors Miss Nellie Cook and Miss Gladys Hickman were presented with presents. Members and parents listed among attendees along with Hi Y members.
The Junior 4-H club met at Anetta Frey’s home at 2 o clock last Saturday. Ann Vance presided the meeting. The Lord’s Prayer was recited, scripture read by Thelma Réesé, and Nancy Nuzum reported roll call and minutes. Emily Malone led songs as Jennie Jo Lockard read a poem titled A Christmas Letter and talks on Health followed by poems by Barbara Powell and Patty Wolfe. Evelyn Have your Baby's Shores Metal tae, Mother, will love these for SKAGGS & co.
Several organizations announce December gatherings led by Hee Alum, Red Wing club, Quota club, Royal Neighbors and more. Notable items include Christmas parties at K. of P. hall, Wehn Hall, First Presbyterian church and Red Men hall, plus gift exchanges, officer elections, a luncheon review of The Importance of Being Earnest, and a planned January meeting at 124 McGraw Avenue.
The American Legion and Auxiliary held a joint Christmas party at the Moose Home on Wednesday evening. They celebrated with a venison dinner as part of the holiday gathering featuring the Girls of the Sun group.
A dated advertisement urges buyers to claim individuality with matching personal linens. It touts a smart His and Her vogue, noting a transfer pattern 12 mente with average shading and illustrations of stitches and materials. To obtain Pattern 7158, send ten cents to the Grafton Sentinel Household Arts Dept at 259 W 14th Street New York.
After a dinner the tor group and auxiliary held separate business meetings followed by the auxiliary monthly birthday party. Plans were made for a dance to be held Monday December 15 at 8 o’clock at the Moose Home. The public is invited.
The National Association of Letter Carriers and the auxiliary met at Fetterman Methodist Community hall. Dinner was served at 7:30 by the auxiliary, followed by Christmas gift exchanges and an officer election with Mrs. James Parkhill as president and Mrs. William Henderson as vice president among others. Attendees included Loren Hoffman, James Parkhill, Harold Kirkpatrick, Sherman Reed, Ray Wiseman, Trueman McVicker, Kenneth Cole and family members.
The Woman's Missionary Society of St. John's Lutheran church met at Mrs. Earl Jenkins's home last evening. Mrs. E. F. K. Roof reviewed The Keys of the Kingdom by A. J. Cronin in her usual capable manner. Refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Miss Marie Koeltz and Mrs. John Donaldson of Morgantown.
The Blueville Methodist Sunday school Service Guild met Thursday evening at Rosemary Newcome's home. Charlotte Fawcett won the high score lotto prize. Guests included Roberta Brown, Carolyn Tobias, Velma Devers, Lila Breedlove, and Rosemary Newcome as host.
Edward Miller of Pike Street is admitted to Grafton City hospital with severe facial and hand burns from a gas stove oven explosion at his home. Mrs Pearl Whitescarver of West Main Street is admitted as a serious medical patient. Rene Castell and Mrs J Paul Murphy were discharged yesterday. today’s discharges include Mrs George Bolyard of Tunnelton and Mrs L B Giles of Blueville.
The column discusses how top players favor slow bids when a hand lacks clear strength opposite a blank partner. It cites examples from bridge play where aggressive 3 No Trumps and forcing sequences backfire, urging careful counting and restraint.
Charleston dispatch reports delays in obtaining materials for renovation of the old Sweet Springs site in Monroe county delaying its first use as a tuberculosis sanitarium until late January. Similar supply delays affect Barboursville where the board plans a mental institution on part of the Morris Harvey college site. Priorities hinder hospital equipment and building supplies.
Lulubelle and Scotty of Republics Country Fair fame rise to national radio prominence on National Barn Dance. Republic signs them to a screen contract as their fan mail success grows. They began apart in North Carolina and West Virginia, meeting through radio work before marrying in December 1934 after a shared love of corn bread.
The Strand showcases Dive Bomber starring Brad Blynn and Fred MacMurray in a Warner Bros production. Made with U S Navy cooperation the film dramatizes naval air action in Technicolor with two bold leading heroes.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer presents Smilin Through at the Dixie starring Jeanette MacDonald Brian Aherne and Gene Raymond filmed in Technicolor. The musical romance centers on Moonyean the heroine whose death on her wedding day drives a love enduring fifty years and beyond.
Aherne delivers his finest work aging from twenty to seventy as Sir John and delivers a masterful Moonyean death scene. Miss MacDonald appears more beautiful than ever, delivering a notable screen achievement through her portrayal.
Singapore reports a British communique stating Japanese invasion of upper and middle British Malaya has been substantially checked. Combat continues on the Kedah front facing Thailand. no change in Kuantan positions between Singapore and the Thai border. Three British aircraft over Penang destroyed one enemy plane and possibly two others. four more Japanese planes were downed. British admit no plane losses.
Legal notice announces a 1941 auction at 2 PM at the Taylor County Courthouse in Grafton WV for the right of Hecla Coal & Coke Company to redeem properties purchased by the state for unpaid taxes. The parcels include 194.75 acres on Valley Run, 157.5 acres of coal in Fetterman District, and 183 acres in Union District Marion County. The sale requires independent due diligence. no warranty on redeemability or amount owed is provided. Also notes stockholders meeting for The First National Bank of Grafton on Dec 18.
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