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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1947

Page

3

Home Economics Class Hosts Holiday Tea

On December 11 the fourth period Home Economics class, guided by Miss Nellie Cook, hosted a holiday tea in the dining room from 4 15 to 5 00 pm. Guests received holly corsages, with a Christmas tree and candles enhancing the decor. Louise Bartlett presided at the tea table with a list of aides and hostesses, serving faculty members and students' mothers including Mrs Mildred Bord, Mrs Daisy Carruthers, Miss Betty White, and many others.

Nellie Cook Louise Bartlett Delores Losh Goldie McDaniel Ruth Poling Lee Ford Betty Stemple John Mouser Elizabeth Stemple Eva Carr Beulah Austin Evelyn Watkins Patty Pappalardo Barbara Carothers Polly Davis Jane Coulson Dorothy Hines Mildred Bord Mildred Haddox Daisy Carr Ruth Shingleton Charlotte Shingleton Charlotte Smith Elaine Welsh Hattie Armstrong Ethel Hines Elsie Watkins Atl Carruthers William Bowman Elizabeth Watkins Betty White Ruby Barbara Cather Nellie Williams Grace White Minette Watkins Ada Sinsel Hazel Cole Ellen Jane Wiseman Henryetta Poole Norma Rink

Ladies Auxiliary Meets Last Night

The Ladies Auxiliary NALC held its annual Christmas covered dish dinner followed by a short business session led by vice president Mrs. Ray Wiseman. A social gift exchange occurred. attendees included W. A. Henderson and family Lucille and Laura McVicker Kenneth Cole and children Joyce Ronald Wiseman Jane Wiseman James Flesher and James Parkhill. Mr and Mrs Ray Wiseman will host the auxiliary in January.

NALC Ray Wiseman W. A. Henderson Lucille Laura T. B. McVicker Warren Lee McVick Kenneth Cole Joyce Ronald Jane Wiseman James Flesher James Parkhill

Bolliger Warren Marriage Told

Announcement of the marriage of Miss Jeanette Warren daughter of Mrs Virginia Tracey of Peaks Island Portland Maine and Cpl Carl Louis Bolliger. The wedding occurred on November 6 The bride wore a two piece red suit with a gardenia corsage Cpl Bolliger stationed with the U S Army at Maine has five years service including two and a half overseas Mr and Mrs Bolliger are seen at Peaks Island Portland

Jeanette Warren Virginia Tracey Peaks Island Portland Carl Louis Bolliger Cpl. Bolliger U. S. Army Maine Bolliger

December church and club events postponed and scheduled

A series of community notices lists postponements and upcoming meetings across Dec 13 to 19. Activities include First Brethren youth rally postponement, Mountaineer Council No 44 at VFW East Main, Ladies Auxiliary and RTs club gatherings, Christmas parties at Grafton hotel and various church groups, Delta Nu Tau Lambda party, and a Fellowship venison dinner at the First Brethren parsonage with invitations to all congregants.

First Brethren Church Mountaineer Council VFW East Main Street Ladies Auxiliary B. of R. of P Grafton RTS First Baptist Church Herbert Fornash James Williamson Charles Adlington George White WSCS Andrews Alpha Mu Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Ila Carpenter Maple Avenue Kings Daughters Bible United Brethren Church Business Girls Mary Jean Grinnan Eastern Star Woman’s Club Masonic Temple Delta Nu Tau Lambda Sorority Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle Leoma Zumbro Will Serer First Brethren

Popularity Outfit Pattern 9079 for Jr Miss sizes

Pattern 9079 offers a gay full skirted jumper and a blouse with decorative cuffs. It promises a perfect fit and easy use with illustrated Sew Chart guidance. Send 25 cents to The Grafton Sentinel Pattern Dept for size 13 jumper and blouse details.

Grafton Sentinel Pattern Dept West New York Marian Marfall

Newist Chcochet Chair Set Crochet Pattern Ad

Crochet that enhances furniture with a pineapple motif chair set. Pattern 718 offers step by step directions, improved visuals, and easy charts for repeatable results. Send cents to The Grafton Sentinel Household Art Dept to obtain the pattern.

Grafton Bentinel Household Arte Dept 14Th St New

Local Social Notes From Terra Alta and Nearby

Business visitor Mrs Adrian Glotfelty of Terra Alta is noted as a recent caller. Miss Joyce Buchannan of Matuchen New Jersey, a Bethany College freshman, spends the weekend with her quenele and aunt Mr and Mrs C N Prickitt. Elizabeth Brown of Tunnelton visits with her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Frank M Hollis Jr. Cpl Charles Travis returns to Camp Pendleton California after thirty days at home and a year in China.

Joyce Buchannan Matuehen N. J Bethany, College Elizabeth Brown Tunnelton Frank M. Hollis, Jr Charles Travis Sherman Travis West Main Street Camp Joseph H. Pendleton Oceanside Calif Cpl Travis States China

Mrs G Shrover Hosts St Pauls Circle Christmas Meeting

Mrs George M Shrover of 57 Jines Street welcomed Circle No 1 of St Johns Methodist church for a December meeting. Rev L G Robinson led devotion with a short business session by president Mrs Russell DeMoss. A social hour followed with a gift exchange and salad course hosted by Mrs Shrover for attendees including Mrs Paul Booth Mrs W J Combs Miss Thelma DeMoss and several others.

George M. Shrover Jines Street Circle No. 1 St. John's Methodist Church L. G. Robinson Russell DeMoss Chester Shaffer Charles Proudfoot Thelma E. DeMoss Robinson Paul Booth W. 7. Combs Thelma DeMoss Alvey Jacobs Estella Phillips Leon Proudfoot Chester Shafer Bertha Shafer Myrtle Summers Lena Powell George Shroyer

Christmas Morning Joy for Little Fat Ones

Christmas morning fills homes with wonder as children awake to the towering tree and the fine toys left by Santa Claus. The scene captures simple rural delight and family cheer across Clarksburg and surrounding communities.

Fats Santa Claus

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Bolliger, Warren Vkc Vet Sayi Adrian Glotfelty Terra Alta Mrs. G. Shrover St. Paul’s Circle God Jesus Edith Spyright Ter Strasburg, Virginia Taylor County Ministerial Association McVicker Washing Corner Bridge & Main J. Lee Evans Empire Market Grafton Pettrey Bros. Shoe Stores Clarksburg Seguata L.D. DeLaney Electric Appliances & Furniture Lincoln St. Ext Seattle the Home Building and Loan Association Mountain State Sports Center TE Ea Grattah, W le Parkview Western Auto Associte State Sa Sta i Ove
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