Taylor County Garden Club Celebrates Second Anniversary
Fifty members and guests attended a turkey dinner at the Presbyterian church to mark the Taylor County Garden club's second anniversary. Guest speaker Mrs. J M Shilliday of Pittsburgh lectured on Christmas all through the house and simple decorations using home materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County Garden Club
Presbyterian Church
J. M. Shilliddy
Pittsburgh
Elizabeth Cather
Shilliday
Former Resident Henry Pracht Dies at 71 in Wheeling
Henry J. Pracht, former Grafton resident, died at his Wheeling home at age 71. Survived by widow Marguerite Heh Pracht and son Dr. Henry W. Precht of Miami. Also mentions several local birth notices from Graf ton City Hospital on December 11 and 12, including infants born to Coombs, Haskin, Shackleford, Sorge, and Milley families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry J. Pracht
Grafton
Wheeling
Marguerite Heh Pracht
Henry W. Precht
Miami
Florida
Birth of a Son at Grafton City Hospital
A son was born at Grafton City Hospital on December 12 at 7 51 pm. The baby weighed five pounds seven ounces at birth and joins the family from the local household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams Coombs
East Wilford Street
Grafton City Hospital
Franklin Hask'n
West Boyd Street
Charles Shackleford
Route 3
Community club notices and meetings calendar
December calendar lists church class gatherings school PTA meetings and club events across towns. Highlights include Fisher church postponing a meeting to November 14 at Shhoyer, Board of Trade special meeting with Mr. Kermut McXeever at 8:00 p.m., and Grafton Junior High PTA hosting a Christmas talk. Numerous officer elections and social activities fill the month with access details and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisher Clase
St.ram's
Shhoyer
Board of Trade
Kermut McXeever
Division of State Parks
Grafton Junior H.sh School
P.T. A
Davis
Ronald Knotts
P. T.A
King’s Daughters
Blueville Methodist Church
Walter Knotts
Forget-me-Not Daily Club
Ceclia Smith
East Knotts Avenue
Knottsville Farm Women’s Club
Ocean Austin
Lloyd Sayres
Hugh McDaniel
Christmas gatherings fill December calendar in town
December dates feature a Lindy Club party at Mrs. Ruby Carrolls Addison Street home, a World War II Mothers Club meeting at Lesson Home, a monthly Young Adult Cass of the Past Baptist church gathering, a Christ mas party with a 50 cent gift exchange, and several other festive events. Distinguished participants include Beta Sigma Pi Christmas at Mary Mosears Grand Street home, IOOF hall covered dish party, and the Missionary Society Christmas meeting at Mrs A A Millers Maple Avenue home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Carroll
Addison Street
Lesson
McGraw Avenue
Wee Dd
Cass
Beta Sigma Pri
Mary Mosear
Grand Street
The
Oddfellows
Rebekahs
IOOF
Missionary &Iety
First Presbyterian Church
A. A. Miller
Maple Avenue
Fellowsville High Presents A Ghostly Comedy Tonight
The junior class at Fellowsville High stages a three act mystery comedy This Ghost Business tonight in the school auditorium with a matinee for students and an 8:00 pm show for the public. Director Mrs. Howard Dugan leads, while the Women’s Society of Fellowsville Methodist Church sponsors a Winter Carnival December 14 at the Fellowsville gym for charity and door prizes. Proceeds aid a new church build. Additionally, local residents Mrs. Fred Conley of Newbury is improving after a heart attack, Charlie Clarke of Fellowsville remains hospitalized in Grafton after a heart attack, and Mrs. Ida Runner of Evansville recovers from pneumonia with daughters Mrs. Harold Hayes and Mrs. Victor Stewart staying nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fellowsville High School
Howard Dugan
Fellowsville Methodist Church
Fellowsville
Ida Runner
Evansville
Harold Hayes
Jeanette, Pa
Victor Stewart
Clarksburg
Ohio
Hospital Admissions and Discharges Noted in December
December entries list Lula Clark at 202 East Main, Frank Sayres, Jon, James, Juanita Haskins at 241 West Bay, and others. Discharges include Chester Mason Route 2, Eileen Shackleford Route 3, Betty Sorge 260 West Main, Nora Miller Route 4, William Rendle 327 West Washington, Helen Strauser 1133 West Main, Sue Tiley 643 Maple. Betty Cox 1232 West Main and Gern de Dougner Archdeacon Apartments. Also mentions Numismatic Society in New York City museum housing coins medals and decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula Clark
East Main Street
Frank Sayres
Jon
James Juanita Haskins
West Bay
Chester Mason
Eileen Shackleford
Betty Sorge
West Main Street
Nora Miller
William Rendle
West Washington Street
Helen Strauser
Sue Tiley
Maple Avenue
Betty Cox
Ger Nde Dougner
Archdeacon
Honeymoon for Faye Emerson and Skitch Henderson in Cuernavaca
Television star Faye Emerson and band leader Skitch Henderson wed yesterday in Cuernavaca and plan a weeklong honeymoon there before returning to New York. The ceremony echoes Emerson’s previous divorce from Elliott Roosevelt held in the same Cuernavaca town.
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Mexico
Faye Emerson
Skitch Henderson
Cuernavaca
Faye
Elliott Roosevelt
New York
Warner Brothers
Highway 301
Robert ‘Webber
California
Richard Egan
Aormer University of San Francisco
Steven Cocshran
Virgina Grey
Gaby Andre
Ales Chariton Heston
Lyle Bett- North
Ager
Desire
North
Junior
Ruth
Hussey
Jerry Lewis
Jerry
Dean Martin
Belle Bergen
Paramount
Edith Head
Cecil B. DeMille
Betty Hutton
James Stewart
Dorothy Lamour
Slips Move Into Society Outerwear for Fashion Season
The current fashion season introduces slips as a visible part of outerwear. Designers present show slips to enhance necklines on dresses and suits, with variations including a popular dickey slip. Styles range from tailored to dressy, some featuring a tucked shirt-front neckline and a small bow tie.
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New York
Dickey
Woman's Congr lace blouse slips with rhinestone studs
The description highlights a lace blouse front with a tiny wool collar and rhinestone studs. Slips come in two colors per set, white top and dark skirt, designed to pair with a dress or suit. A dickey slip in paprika red and other shades complements necklines from shallow scoops to waist-length cuts.
Preventing Holiday Fire Hazards at Home
A safety reminder urges care during the holiday season. It stresses precaustions with the fireplace to avoid serious fires from sparks or embers. Do not burn wrappings in the fire and ensure a sturdy fire screen to protect rooms and neighboring roofs from ignition.
Also Mentioned on This Page
County’ Garden Club
Mosb
United States
Harold E. Sorge
Laurence D. Milley
Route 4
Greyhound
Boston
Mass
Atlantic City
Chicago
Salt Lake City
Los Angeles
Denver
Colo
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Louisville
Newport News
Norfolk
Philadelphia
Richmond
St. Louis
Ito
Fort Knox
U.é UN
Greyhound Terminal
Union Drug Company
W. Main St
New Orleans
Southwest
Techange
Buick
Roanasten
Pester Boy
Moe
Henry
Hamric
Motor Company
Riverside Drive
Grafton, W. Va
Fred. Conley
Newburyneq
Charlie Clarke
Grafton City
Counts
Synsines~, Numismatic Society
Ciy
Wile
Portia Law School
Grafton Finance Co
Grafton-Banking and Trust Building
W. VA
C. B. White
Reuter
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