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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1957
Page
3
The Baptist events center on 2:2 as Rowe leads a sermon about incarnation and devotion. Church programs include a young adult supper, a Christmas program by Mrs. Wayne Sinsel, and a guest soloist as the congregation prepares for season worship.
A long list of December gatherings in Grafton includes Christmas parties, covered dish dinners, gift exchanges, and meetings across Andrews St Pauls Methodist First Church of Christ McGraw Ave United groups. Activities note times, locations, and 50 cent or 25 cent gift exchanges.
Betrothed announcement for Miss Judith K Malcolm of Brownton to A3C Robert Wayman Jones of Grafton with wedding set January 11 at First Baptist Church Grafton Airman Jones based at Scott Air Force Base Illinois Elizabeth uf Jackson Chapter Duffies American Revolution met at Mrs Rhea Fisher s home for a Christmas party and talk by Mrs Rosalyn Heironimus about Christmas origins gifts exchanged carols sung and dessert served.
December 12 admissions include Wilma McWilliams, Rt. 2. Ethel Shaw, St. John's St.. Bertha Logan, Rt. 4. Discharges on December 12 include Vick Sinclair, Newburg. Sarah Dill, Rt. 1. Carl Yost, McGraw Ave.. Oliver Tucker, Independence. Delle Bolyard, W Main Bt.. Effie Harrington, Fairmont.
Personal notices report Mrs Bertha Montgomery Mrs Walter Rogers and Joseph Montgomery returning from Richwood after James McKinsey's funeral. December 21 Crippled Children's party at First Presbyterian Church 1 30 gifts due by Monday December 16 drop off at gas office Main St or Bess Kennedy Beech 1 and December 21 Christmas party at the church 1 30 pm gifts may be left at gas office or Bess Kennedy's office due by December 16.
Lenten meals gain appeal with recipes for Caraway Cheese Soufflé Oyster Bisque Baked Stuffed Fish and Cheese Timbales. Recipes include Caraway Cheese Soufflé for six, oyster bisque with oysters and milk, a baked stuffed fish with tomato and vegetables, and Cheese Timbales with macaroni and mushroom sauce.
Handel's The Messiah will be sung Monday evening December 16 at 8 15 in the W Va School of Music auditorium by a 140 voice chorus with organ and a twenty five piece University Symphony. Dr Clyde English leads the concert conducted by Professor Bernard McGregor with soloists Mary K Floyd Harriett Phillips Betty Gilbert Maurice Hamrick James Randolph and Jack Horton. The program is free to the public and invites Morgan town residents and neighbors with parking on Beechurst Avenue.
Church Circle No 1 WSCS met Tuesday at 1 pm at Mrs T V Cuppett's home. Mrs Lula Perine led devotion. Program What Christmas Really Means presented by Mrs Kathryn Shafferman. January meeting at Mrs Harman Painter's home. Attendees included Mrs Leslie Loar Jr and son Mrs Leslie Umar Sr Mrs Catherine Cuppet and others.
The Forest Service of the Agriculture Department administers 181 million wooded acres in 38 states Alaska and Puerto Rico. By the end of 1956, an estimated 50 million people will have visited the national forests to picnic swim camp fish hunt and ski.
Alpha Mu Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority held a December 9 gathering at Mrs. Boylan s home with co hostess Mrs. Daugherty. They planned a Christmas basket for a needy family and gifts for others. A kids party is set for December 22 at 2 pm with gifts exchanged and games played. Members listed include Mrs. Carrico Mrs. Deakins Mrs. DeMoss and many others. The article also notes the European brown bear s long history and that about one billion pounds of coffee are consumed annually in the U S.
Upright freezers save floor space with a vertical design but require clearance for door swings. They typically cost more than chest freezers of equal capacity, reflecting the convenience of easy access and organized shelving.
The Blueville PTA will meet Monday December 6 at 7 30 p m at the school A special feature will be a 27 minute film Endowing our Future highlighting critical problems in higher education and actions individuals can take to help.
Pruntytown Beulah Baptist Church Woman's Missionary Society held a noon covered dish dinner with Christmas themed devotionals led by Mrs. Hazel Bartlett. Attendees included Myrtle and Dortha Bartlett, Ada Keener, Ruth Tucker, Laura Wiseman, and other church members. World Day of Prayer observed at Oak Grove Church with Beulah and Webster churches hosting. refreshments and seasonal decor followed.
LOIS McGEE reports a chilly snapshot of Fellowsville with school dismissals at noon as a winter preview unfolds. residents like Mrs. Vallie Newcome and Mrs. Marie Bolyard stay with neighbors. Donkey basketball arrives December 16 at Fellowsville School while local families deal with snow and minor disruptions. Robert Criss’s death is noted as a regional obituary detail.
Weekend visits surfaced among residents as numerous families, including the Mitchells, Kerns, and Smiths, hosted relatives from Maryland and local guests. Attendees attended a stock sale in Bridgeport and shared meals and companionship across the community.
The X L All 4 H Club of Lucre tia will hold a regular meeting at the school at 7 30 December 16. They will have as their guest Kenneth Harper who was the ISYE a former student to France last summer. The meeting invites the public and notes the need for electrical energy to supply an American home for 10 years.
A non alcoholic egg nog style recipe serves about 12 with 145 calories per serving. It uses 12 eggs 1 teaspoon salt six cups sugar 1 percent cup cold water and instant milk with vanilla. Separate eggs beat whites to stiff peaks fold in yolks and instant milk, chill, and top with nutmeg.
An old style ad alleges a pill named DIATTRON, marketed by Grafton Malone’s firm, will reduce appetite and body weight without drugs or exercise. It claims you can eat and still lose fat, urges returning bottles to doctors, and warns about heart and kidney risks.
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