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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1948

Page

2

GHS Mixed Chorus Plans Annual Yale Concert Tonie

The Grafton Senior High School Mixed Chorus of 125 voices will present its annual Christmas Concert this evening at 8 15 p m in the school auditorium directed by Nancy Anne Staley. A junior high chorus of 75 will perform including Virginia Paugh and several soloists. Senior high numbers feature Ellen Gainer Betty Randolph James Yost and others in a varied program. Also a brief cooking note on how to prepare artichokes is included.

Grafton Senior High School Nancy Anne Staley Grafton High School Grafton Junior High School Virginia Paugh Bethleham Mary Ellen Carpenter Mary Reese Annabelle Hart Charlene Evans Herald Angels Ellen Gainer Betty Randolph James Yost Marcia Malone Mary Warden Lelan Haun Noel Peggy Kiger Jesus Galilee Betty Jean Smith

Promotions and births echo through local notices

Mr and Mrs Wait Robinson of Francis Street learn their son Corporal Robert Robinson has been promoted to sergeant effective December 1, now stationed at Fort Richardson Alaska. Hospital news lists patients admitted at Grafton City Hospital including George Davis and others, while discharges note Miss Little Jackson and Norah Shaffer among the names. ANNOUNCE BIRTH Mr and Mrs Gerald Wychoff report a son born December 3 at Grafton City Hospital weighing eight pounds one half ounce named Michael Clee mother Norma Lee Kelly. Also mentions origins of Robin Hood legend and the etymology of Idaho and Riviera.

Wait Robinson Francis Street Robert Doc) Robinson Sgt. Robinson Fort Richirson Alaska Grafton City Hospital George Davis Wellngton Minnie - Nose Moatsvilles Glenn Turner Miss Little Jackson West Boyd Street Norah Shaffer Walnut Street Tacy Wodzinski Tunnelton Lessie Kleperks Gerald Wychoff Michael Clee Norma Lee Kelly Albert Kelly Dennis Wyckoff Pearl Street

December church groups plan Christmas events across town

A long list of December and January gatherings from multiple churches and clubs outlines Christmas parties, gift exchanges, and meetings. The Fisher Class at St. Johns Methodist in Blueville hosts gifts, and St Pauls Lutheran packs packages for orphans. Other groups include VFW Auxiliary, First Presbyterian Missionary Society, Tau Phi Lambda Sorority, and various Sunday school classes with Christmas programs and social events through December 21 and into January 4.

Fisher St. John’s Methodist Church Russell DeMoss Blueville Woman's Missionary Society St. Paul's Lutheran Church Tressler Karl Fawcett Grafton Thelma DeMoss Elizabeth Readie Virginia Rosier Helen Billsville Tau Phi Lambda Supreme Forest Betty Sinsel Pruntytown Pike Lindy Club Edna Poling Walter Street Philathea First Baptist Church Haymond Church Luzader Thevangelical United Brethren Church Duckworth West Washington Street St. John’s Mountaineer Council No Order of United American Mechanics V. F. W. Hall East Main Street United American Mechanics Crusaders First Church of Christ Beech Street Kings Daughter Evangelical United. Brethren Church Judson Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church Oma Fornash Norman Wolfe Clara Withers Mabel Bartlett Edna Defenbaugh Mayme Williamson Paulean ‘Williamson St. Paul’s Methodist Church

UCLA Seeks New Set Of Football Coaches Today

UCLA seeks a new set of football coaches after the entire Bruin varsity coaching staff resigned. Head coach Bert La Brucherie led UCLA 23 wins, 16 losses in four seasons. aides Fehring Calhoun and Mathews exited with contracts near expiry. Athletic director Wilbur Johns will begin a search, amid rumors of Paul Brown's possible collegiate return.

Los Angeles University of California At Bruin Bert la Brucherie UCLA W. P Fehring Shelby Calhoun Ned Mathews la Brucheries Vic Kelley Wilbur Johns la Brucherie Tumor Factory Paul Brown Cleveand Browns Ohio State USCA Johns Comeumrares Carrier Hall Gay Street Circle No.1 Andrews Methodist W. S. C. S J. H. Davis West Main Street Mabel Bertlett

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