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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1956

Page

3

Calendar of Christmas parties and club meetings

Community groups in Blueville and nearby towns announce Christmas gatherings throughout December. The listings include gift exchanges, potlucks, and charity drives hosted by Wice ME BRU Protective Home Circle, Golden A Group, VPW Auxiliary, Alpha Mu Beta Sigma Phi, FOX Auxiliary, Haymond Parm Woman's Club, Grafton Quota Club, Ladies Auxiliary B. of RT, WSCS at two churches, King's Daughter Class, Elizabeth Cummins Jackson Chapter, Oak Grove Woman's Club, Delta Nu Tau Phi Lambda Sorority, and West Virginia Industrial School boxes for boys. Gift exchanges require $1, bring food, and reservations due by mid-December.

Traap Jt Hal Re Nue Blueville Golden Hoya Hartford Haller al Cberaie Car- 14 VPW Alpha Mu Beta Sigma Phi Kenneth Daugherty FOX, Auxiliary Haymond Parm Woman's Club Ruth Thorn Lah Grafton Quota Club St. Matthias Boies Grace Marie Bartlett Nummer Ladies Auxiliary B. of K. of P. Hall W.S.C.S St. Paul's Methodist Church Ws.cs S. John's Methodist Church King’s Daughter E.U.B. Church Elizabeth Cummins Jackson Daughters of American Révolution Rhea Pishet Florence “Wilkinson Oak Grove Lucas Delta Nu Tau Phi Lambda Sorority Supreme Forest Woodman Circle Grafton West, Virginia

Personal notes on travelers and visitors in Baltimore and Clarksburg

James E. Michel inspector of accounts for Baltimore and Ohio Railroad makes a business visit in Baltimore. Grace Binsel spent Wednesday in Clarksburg. Mr and Mrs Glen Harman of Blueville spent the day in Clarksburg. Mr and Mrs E R Carruthers of Brownlow Park have returned home at Steubenville where they attended the funeral of Charles Jacobs, their uncle.

James E. Michel Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Baltimore Glen Harman Blueville Clarksbore E.R. Carruthers Brownlow Park Steubenyilie Corri Charles Jacobs

Hospital Admissions December 13 Report

Nag mi Watson, Diana Gless, Helen Boyles, Walter McFarling, Agnes Ball, Dorothy Knicely, Nancy Bepmett, Bessie Curry, Mayme Wittman among others admitted. Locations include Tunnelton Moatsville Shornton and Rt. 1 Rt. 3 Grand St High St Main St.

Nagmi Watson Wernut Diana Gless Tunnelton Helen Boyles Shornton Walter McFarling W Main St Agnes Ball Moatsville Dorothy Knicely High Nancy Bepmett Bessie Curry Mayme Wittman Grand St

Business Girls Plan January Polio Dance in County

The Grafton Business Girls held a Wednesday 6:30 gathering at Mrs. Virginia DeLaney's home to form committees for a polio dance on January 26 at an upcoming location. Committees covered orchestra, tickets, publicity, and posters with several members named. A gift exchange and games followed the business session, listing participants and one guest, Louise Tighe.

Grafton Virginia DeLaney Nellie Cook Mildred Campbell Nancy Bolyard Virginia De‘Laney Helen Gerkins Flossie Johnson Patty Gallagher June Gans Margaret Jean Grinnan Margaret

Blueville Youth Group Plans Christmas Aid Drive

The Young Adult Leadership Class of the Blueville church held its monthly meeting in the church social rooms. A rum dinner marked the season while gifts were exchanged. The group collected artists items for the Methodist Children's Home at Burlington, a yearly project. A council meeting is slated for December 17 at 7 30 pm with several couples listed as attendees.

Blueville Church Burlington Redt Blueville Council Council Meetiag James Riggleman Zandra Marleen Tom Nye Tilbert Voore Sandra Jo Ann Raymond Pogers Lind Bob Carl Mayear Barbara Edward Cimford Reynolds Martha and Tarriett Frank Achilt Sin

Pythian Sisters Plan Election at Friendship Temple

The Pythian Sisters Friendship Temple No. 67 met Tuesday evening in the K of P Hall with Most Excellent Chief Alverda Moron presiding. Officers were nominated, a Secret Pal gift exchange occurred, new names were drawn for next year, and refreshments were served by Mrs. Moran and Mrs. Sallie Newcome.

Pythian Sisters Friendship Temple No. 67 The K. of P. Hall Alverda Moron Moran Sallie Newcome

Births in Tunnelton at Grafton City Hospital

Mr and Mrs Cecil Bolyard announce a daughter born at Grafton City Hospital weighing 7 pounds 5 ounces. Mr and Mrs Harold Glass announce a birth at Grafton City Hospital. Mr and Mrs Cecil Watson announce a son at Grafton City Hospital weighing 5 pounds 12 ounces.

Cecil Bolyard Tunnelton Grafton City Hospital Harold Glass Cecil Watson Walnut St

Mrs Pepper Hosts Circle Of First Presbyterian Church

Circle No 1 of the Women s Society met at Mrs Brooks Pepper s home for the regular meeting Mrs Pepper led devotions and presided over the business session A social hour and gift exchange followed the business meeting The hostess served a salad course to listed attendees including Mrs Mary Hines Mrs Bessie Powell Mrs Carrie Sellars and others

Woman's Society The First Presbyterian Church Brooks Pepper Roy Sergent Chester Delaney Jacques Newton Miss Sheets

White Fawn Circle Nominates Officers for Next Year

White Fawn Circle met Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the K of P Hall for a covered dish dinner and an Indian sister gift exchange revealing names. Four new names were drawn for the coming year. A Christmas gift exchange and the annual nomination of officers were held. Election to be held at the next meeting.

Parakontas White Fawn Circle K. of P. Hall

St Johns Church to present pageant Jesus The Light Of The World

St Johns Methodist Church will present an original candle light pageant at 7 30 Sunday December 16 titled Jesus The Light of the World written by Nellie Lee Williams The pageant portrays Jesus as central in history with song and story Curtis Shaffer leads the senior group with Mrs Norman Adlington at the organ Nellie Williams directs the junior group with Mrs Leo Kincaid as pianist A short primary program of recitations and songs precedes the pageant.

St. John's Methodist Church Nellie Lee Williams Jesus Igt Curtis Shaffer Norman Adlington Mise Nellie Williams Leo Kincaid

Card of Thanks for Charles L. Whiteman

We thank friends and neighbors for kindness after the death of our husband and father Charles L. Whiteman. Thanks also to Baltimore and Ohio Railroad employees the L.O.O.F. Lodge Rev LB Withlin those who donated cars and all who blessed us in this time. Mrs Charles L. Whiteman and Charles L. Whiteman Jr.

Charles L. Whiteman Baltimore and Ohio Railroad L.o.of Withlin Charles L. Whiteman, Jr

Auxiliary Of Legion In Meeting Christ mas Party and Gifts

The American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs Shields home for their annual Christmas party and gift exchange. President Pauline Stevens led a business session on sending Christmas baskets to needy veteran families. Games and socializing followed with refreshments. Attendees included Mrs Shields and many named members.

American Legion Auxiliary Ae Shields Pauline Stevens Evenin Jand O| Ottié Poe Minnie Pitzer Lillian Morgan Mary Beverlin Pansy Evans Virginia Henderson Florence Watkins Mayme Foley Hildj Lake Florence Friedman Mabel Bartlett Stevens Opal Vogel Florence Morgan Shields

MYF Presents Christmas Play Seeing the Star

The M Y E of the Feuerman Methodist Church will present a three act Christmas play Seeing the Star by Alberta Hawse on Sunday December 16 in the church sanctuary. Ruth Phillips a young worker loves Austin who lost faith after a quarrel with his brother. The cast includes Ruth Phillips Dolores Moran Paul Taylor Joellen Betty Lambert Jeff David Weaver Ted Bob McFarland Bob Billy Johnson Larry Buddy Jefferies Kay Dianne Criss and Nancy Nellie Taylor. Joellen will sing two solos Lord We Come and Star of the East. Other participants include Janice McDaniel Lowell Boice and Herman Moran.

M.ye Feuerman Methodist Church Alberta Hawse Christ Ruth Philipps Austin Delores Moran Paul Taylor Joellen Betty Lamert Jeff David Weaver Ted Bob McFarland Bob Billy Johnson Larry Buddy Jefferies Kay Dianne Criss Nancy Nellie Taylor Janice McDaniel Lowell Boice Herman Moran

Card of Thanks from Drain Family

The family of George W Drain er expresses heartfelt gratitude to relatives friends neighbors ministers and organizations for the kind sympathy shown at the burial of our husband and father. Wife Doin? Sons, Daughter.

George W. Drainer Soins

Blueville 4-H Club Renames To Blue Ribbon Club

The Blueville Blue Ribbon 4 H Club holds a December meeting with Rita Blue as president and votes to rename the group The Blueville Blue Ribbon 4 H Club. Larry Nose hosts the next gathering as members hear a Christmas scripture reading and Helen Fleming presents a sewing program for next year.

Blueville iClub Hogan Nancy Benton Rita Blue Larry Nose Path Sobello Helen Fleming Nancy Menton Trudy McVicker Karen Johns Karen Weaver Mary Cox Mary Williams Toi Shaffer Janie Helen Sylvia Dolnison Mary Jane Amstrohe Jo Ann Devault Dian DeVault Randy Jennngs Clhda Dowell Miss Anvil Ad

Andrews Circle Plans Meeting at Church Dinner

Andrews Circle No 2 WSCS of Andrews Methodist Church met at Mrs Walter Pattons home for their monthly session. Mrs Patton chaired the business, plans were made for the church gathering on December 18 a covered dish dinner with a gift exchange. Next meeting set at Mrs W H Chenoweths home Grand St Mrs Pow Warrens devotionals.

Circle No. 2 WSCS Andrews Methodist Church Walter Patton Regulr Patton Bob Brown W. H. Chenoweth Grand St Pow Warren

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Grace Binsel Clarksburg Harmond McGee Haislip St Harry Murray Virginia Bhi W. Washington St Mabel Brown Blueville Drive Eek Aioe Business Girls Pythian Sisters Plan Sordon Yardley America England Mrs. Pepper St. John’s Auxiliary of Legion Formica W. Va Beech Street Andrews Circle Phon Lester & Wurlitzer Ww. Va Norcross Fron Magnavox Monongahela Power CO
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