Ladies Aid Holiday Meeting at United Brethren Church
The Ladies Aid of United Brethren held a holiday meeting at Mrs. A B Cutright’s Beech Street home. The program included carols and readings, a Christmas gift exchange, and plans announced for the Young People’s Rally at the church on January 3 and 4. Refreshments followed a Christmas color scheme for members and guests, with many names listed among attendees and hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society of the United Brethren Church
A. B. Cutright
Beech Street
B. C. Isner
Luke
O. A. Jenkins
Rey
Lois Luzader
Katherine Oliver
Flora Stilwell
Arthur Jenkins
D. Dotson
Bernard Hoffman
Guy Bennett
Mary Isner
Belle Hefner
Luvader
Roy Burnside
S. M. Squires
Merrill Stilwell
Robert Sloan
Sherman Reed
Loren Hoffman
Benny Stansberry
Oran Z
Mrs Jewell Honored With Lawson Center Shower
A Thursday night good luck shower at Lawson Community Center honored Mrs Paul Jewell wife of a Lawson leader. Attendees included Mrs Charles Jewell Miss Helen Jewell and many others. Games entertained guests as gifts were inspected then seasonal refreshments were served. Later Mr Jewell and Mr Dryfield joined the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Jewell
Lawson Community Center
Church and club Christmas events scattered through Grafton Dec
December calendar items list church and social gatherings in Grafton including Sunday school rally at Church of the Brethren with Ron ald Knotts speaking December 15 at 2 30 p m Red Wing club meeting at Mrs J W Russell route 50 December 16 Christmas parties and gift exchanges hosted by Royal Neighbors of America Camp 9543 and Quota club Cozy Rest December 17 W S C S meeting at St Pauls Methodist church a Christmas program and social hour Jr O U A M D A anniversaryWelnhall G H band concert at Grafton Senior high auditorium Annual Christmas party Junior department Grafton Womens club Rest Haven 8 p m reservations with Miss Bonnie Newcome or Miss Sara Dee Regular Woman s Society of Christian Service meeting at St Johns Methodist church 7 30 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Church of the Brethren
Ronald Knotts
Dee
Red Wing Club
J. W. Russell
Route 50
Royal Neighbors of America
Wehn Hall
Quota Club
Cozy Rest
St Paul's Methodist Church
Daugsters of
America
Welnhall
G. H
Grafton Senior High School
Grafton Woman's Club
Rest Haven
Bonnie Newcome
Sara Dee
Woman's Society of Christian Service
St. John’s Methodist Church
Nursery School to Present Radio Show at Moose
Moose residents may attend a radio stage show by Grafton Nursery School at Moose on Monday at 8 pm. The program from WMMN Fairmont features Uncle Rafe’s Coon Hunters, Petunia, Eli Haney, Little Sampson, Boots, Hill Billy Bill, Uncle Rufe, and a big square dance. Admission is 25 cents, with proceeds to a worthy cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moose Home
Grafton
WMMN
Fairmont
Rafe
Petunia
Eli Haney
Little Sampson
Boots
Hill Billy Bill
Rufe
Heirloom Crocheted Medallion Pattern Sale
Beginner friendly crochet pattern for a medallion plus an illustration of stitches and materials. Send ten cents to Grafton Sentinel Household Arts Dept. 259 W 14th St New York NY for pattern number 6555, include name and address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton Sentinel
Household Arts Dept
W. 14Th Suez
New York
N. Y
Detroit Wedding Of Rosalyn Reed Harter And Frey G Marshall
Former County resident Rosalyn Reed Harter of Detroit married Frey G Marshall in Detroit Michigan on November 21. Judge Maurice Driefus of Huntington Wads officiated in a small ceremony with only immediate family present. The couple plans to reside in Detroit where Marshall is employed by Goodard and Goddard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Rosalyn Reed Harter
Detroit
Michigan
Ernest Reed
Knottsville
Frey G. Marshall
EB. J. Marshall
Motor Metropolis
Maurice Driefus
Huntington Wads
Vera McColl
Albert Anderson
Jack McLean
Marshall
Goodard and Goddard Company
Teachers Honor Miss St. Clair At Fisher Home
West Grafton School teachers showered Una St. Clair as she prepares to marry Glenn C. Ireland of Morgantown on December 25. The event at Mrs. Rhea Fisher 102 East Washington featured a china dinner set and kitchen utensils, with Chinese checkers and bridge, a salad course, and a festive table with red tapers. Attendees: Miss St. Clair, Mrs. Rena Goodwin, Miss Eula St. Clair, Miss Margaret Robinson, Miss Ruth Woodyard, Miss Gracie Bosely, Miss Pearl Thomas, Miss Beatrice Tucker, Miss Ruby Ramsey, and Mrs. Rhea Fisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Grafton
Una St. Clair
Glenn C. Ireland
Morgantown
Rhea Fisher
East Washington Street
St. Clair
Rena Goodwin
Eula St. Clair
Margaret Robinson
Ruth Woodyard
Gracie Bosely
Pearl Thomas
Beatrice Tucker
Ruby Ramsey
Then Group Hosts Party with Nina Sturm at Warder Avenue
Then Group and Mrs Nina Sturm hosted a Thursday night gathering on Warder Avenue. The party was attractive and in harmony with the occasion, reflecting a pleasant social tone and neighborly hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clu
Nina Sturm
Warder Avenue
Bolero Frock for School or Play Pattern 190
Fashion note for a Claire Tilden bolero frock pattern 190 designed for children sizes 2 4 6 8 and 10. Describes two piece set with puffed sleeves novelty side bodice and waist seam flare, offers contrast trims and simple sewing guidance with a Sew Chart. Pattern price 15 cents and order details to Grafton Sentinel Pattern Department New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claire ‘Tilden
Grafton Sentinel
Fifth Avenue
New York
N.Y
Holiday Bingo Gift Exchange At Local Club
Members and guests enjoyed a holiday season gathering with red and green decor and hours of bingo. The main feature was a gift exchange with prizes awarded to Mrs. James Roy, Mrs. Ruth Crouser, and Zona Zinn. Grace Louden won the club prize, assited by Sturm’s daughter in serving refreshments to listed members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Roy
Ruth Crouser
Zona Zinn
Grace Louden
Sturm
Roy
Louden
Or Reisinger
Pearl Poling
Flva Gough
Minnie Stillwell
Sammie Camden
Lulu Evans
Mary Waggoner
Miriam Isner
Zinn
Flora Stillguests
Peace Meeting by WCTU At Local First Baptist Church
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union held its annual Peace gathering at 2 30 PM Friday in First Baptist church with about fifty members and two guests. Music, devotions, prayers and readings preceded a talk by Rev. Arthur Lazenby on peace after 1900 years of Christianity, urging love and Christ as paths to peace and inviting attendance for Dr. Walter H. Judd's later address at Andrews church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
First Baptist Church
Blanche Brand
Mary Robinson
Durward B. Brown
Ashes Of Lord Lothian To Remain In Arlington
The ashes of Lord Lothian, Britain's wartime ambassador to the United States, will repose indefinitely in a vault at Arlington National Cemetery Virginia. The State department announced the decision and urged an Anglican service in Washington cathedral for the ceremony, honoring Woodrow Wilson and other famed Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lord Lothian
Britain
United States
Arlington National Cemetery
Virginia
Potomac
State Department
Washington Cathedral
Woodrow Wilson
Sentinel Want Ad Promises Quick Results
A brief notice promotes the Sentinel as a fast route to results with an emphasis on immediacy and reach, inviting readers to place ads for rapid responses and broad visibility across the paper’s audience.
Very Enjoyable Birthday Party Held On Friday
Mrs James F Holt hosted a fifth birthday party for Jimmy Holt on Maple Avenue Friday afternoon. Children brought gifts, played games including pinning the tail on the donkey, and received prizes. Cakes and ice cream were served with Christmas decor, hats, and snap favors.
Fourth Birthday Is Observed By Charming Party
Little Anne Cornelia Lawson celebrated her fourth birthday with a party hosted at West Main street residence. Guests enjoyed juvenile games and toys from 2 to 4 30 pm, with ice cream and cake. The birthday cake was made by Mrs Frank Hollis and decorated in pink and white. assisted by Mrs G T Bartlett Jr and Mrs J Paul Murphy. Guests included Anne Cornelia Annette Kunst Tommy Bartlett Johnny Bartlett J Paul Murphy IL Jimmy Holt Jeannie Holt Patricia Davidson Susanna Lawson Billy Murray Libby Murray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Holt
Jimmy Holt
Holt
Maple Avenue
Sonor
Tommy Bartlett
Johnny Palmer
William D. Fisher
G. T. Bartlett, Jr
Annette Kunst
Carol Ann Luke
Patty Ann Wolfe
Marilyn Darby Fisher
Anne Cornelia Lawson
Joy Cuppett
Johnny Bartlett
Paul Murphy, Jr
Bobby Cameron
William C. Lawson
West Main Street
Frank Hollis
J. Paul Murphy
Anne Cornelia
Jeannie Holt
Patricia Davidson
Susanna Lawson
Billy Murray
Libby Murray
Christmas Party Held By Mission Society
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Christian church held a Christmas party Friday night with a gift exchange and decor in a Yule tide theme. Hospitality committee included Mrs. F. A Hinkins and Mrs. Francis Wolfe, program participants were Mrs. Wagner and others, and refreshments followed the program with local attendees listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the
First Christian Church
F. A Hinkins
Francis Wolfe
Maxine Robison
J. N. Wagner
Hinkins
Wagner
W. D. Fauley
Richard Messenger
Kathryn Jones
Torothy Sway
Robison
James Roy
Local social notice names attendees and hosts in event list
Knight, Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Hink ins, My. and Mrs. Francis Wolfe, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Fauley, Mrs. John Reisinger, Mrs. Roy, Mrs. Roy Thorn, Richard Messenger, Miss Jones, Miss Snay, Miss Robison, Miss Hattie Richards, Miss Juanita Richards, Miss Mabel White, Nancy Fauley, Willene Fauley Miss Evelyn Bunner, Doris Jean Thorn, Mary Jane Wagner, Paula Jean Klepfel and Patty Wolfe.
Highlights of Naomi Chapter 12 36th anniversary event
The Naomi Chapter No. 12 celebration at the Masonic Temple featured cloud presentations to charter members past patrons and past matrons by Miss Margaret Clark and Thomas Spencer for the chapter. Mrs. Florence Kimmel Fleming contributed to the program with two original poems about the Eastern Star and Christmas and her version of Silent Night. Mrs. Mildred Debendarfer accompanied on piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Margaret Clark
Thomas Spencer
Florence Kimmel Fleming
Mildred Debendarfer
Weekend Guests and Military Reenlistments Highlight Local News
Mr and Mrs Edgar Tucker of Washington Pa host weekend visitors including their children Edgar Jr and Virginia Ann. Harold Glenn Knotts, ex Grafton High student, reenlists in the Air Corps and departs Sunday for Panama after a 30 day furlough at his parents home on 211 Jefferies Street. D G Brown of Blueville Addition enters University Hospital in Baltimore Md for shoulder treatment. he lost an arm in a B and O yard accident last October and has made several trips to the city for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Tucker
Edgar, Jr
Virginia Ann
Washington, Pa
Panama
Harold Glenn Knotts
Grafton High School
United States Army
Air Corps
W. E. Knotts
Jefferies Street
Eaters Hospital
D. G. Brown
Blueville Addition
University Hospital
Baltimore
Brown
B. and O
Third Finger Left Hand at Strand a Loy Douglas comedy
Myrna Loy and Melvyn Douglas star in Third Finger Left Hand at Strand Theatre. Loy plays a fashion editor who fakes a husband. Douglas as the mythical spouse endures her pranks and hometown humiliations, with a comic battle of wits and a revealed romance. Supporting turns by Bowman Meek Bressart GranvilleWalburn Hobbes Morriss and direction by Robert Z Leonard deliver brisk laughs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrna Loy
Melvyn Douglas
Garbo
Debonair
Douglas
Lee Bowman
Dougas
Miss Loy
Donald Meek
Felix Bressart
Ninotehhka
Myma
Bonita Granville
Raymond Walburn
Halliwell Hobbes
Ann Morriss
Robert Z. Leonard
Dixie Theatre Drives By Night They Lusty Action Picture
A thrilling adventure film with an all star cast will debut at the Dixie Theatre. The production promises bold stunts and dramatic scenes as crowds flock to see the new release.
Laval resigns as French foreign minister in Vichy action
Pierre Laval quit today from the government of France in Vichy and his succession rights to chief of state were abolished by decree. Marshal Petain said in a radio speech that Laval is no longer part of the government for the country's interest. Pierre-Etienne Flandin was named to succeed him as foreign minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vichy
France
Pierre Laval
Marshal Philippe Petain
Laval
Pierre-Etienne Flandin
Drive By Night Opens at the Dixie Sunday
The film is praised for breeziness and drama from the Movie Capital. George Raft stars as a cold man who softens for Ann Sheridan, with Humphrey Bogart as Raft’s brother and Gale Page as his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Times
George Raft
Ann Sheridan
Ida Lupino
Humphrey Bogart
Raft
Sheridan
Gale Page
Ann
Ritz Brothers and Andrews Sisters Team Up in Argentine Nights
Universal brings the Ritz Brothers with the Andrews Sisters in the musical farce Argentine Nights at the Opera House Sunday. Nine new songs appear, with Constance Moore as lead and Geo Reeves as love interest. Peggy Moran Anne Nagel Kathryn Adams Julie Duncan appear in supporting roles amid shipboard and pampas sequences. Attendance details note adults 25 cents and children 16 cents for the G. H.8 Band concert next Tuesday at 8 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ritz Brothers
Andrews Sisters
Universal
Ritzes
South America
Constance Moore
Geo Reeves
Pegky Moran
Anne Nagel
Kathryn Adams
Julie Duncan
Pampas
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Ladies Aid
Ladies Church
Mrs. Jewell
Lawson Center
Moose
Uncle Rufe
Mice
Poinsettia
Detroit, Mich
Roslyn Reed Harter
F. Marshall
Miss St. Clair
Fisher
Chasette
WCTU
Arthur Lazenby
Arlington
Mission Society
Christian Church
Ces
Strand Theatre
Dixie Theatre
Aval
Petain
Evans Hardware Co
E. Main St
Sy Yardley
Grafton Drug & Chemical CO
Fardiey
Amecen
England
Opera House
Hamilton
Elgin Bulova
Benrus — Longines
Skaggs
Monongahela System
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