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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1955
Page
4
The First Presbyterian church Men’s Brotherhood met on December 13 with Fred Floyd presiding. Rev. Ernest Robertson led devotions from Isaiah and Matthew, stressing Christmas as God becoming man and the path from gift to God.
Democrats held a church gathering focusing on faith in Jesus with a Christmas card drive for the sick. Henry Nestoy presented a glass serving set to the church as the Brotherhood discussed funding a new heater. Reports note hot dogs and coffee served by local volunteers. Skiing facilities across New England show nearly four million dollars spent this year with improvements at Burke Mountain, Mt. Okeno, and Sugarloaf Mountain.
The Young Democratic Club of Taylor County hosts a Christmas party at Moose Home at 8 PM. Admission is one toy per attendee, which will be donated to underprivileged children after the event. Joseph Condry, State Executive Secretary, will speak, with Beverly Sinsel Ronald Kirby and Jane Evans providing music, and William J. Hussion as toastmaster.
Taylor County 4 H Leaders at their monthly meeting in the County Extension Office learned how to instruct 4 H members in giving demonstrations. The President Mrs. Harry Summers presided, Flemington 4 H Club led by Miss Betty Sue Sims hosted, Helen Fleming presented Pack A Lunch with a Punch, then six leaders and members practiced demonstrations.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Mayle and son Buddy of Pierpoint Ohio visited Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Saucer. Mrs. Cora Lang of Rosemont visited her son in law and daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Lena McKinney. Mr. and Mrs. John Vanzant of Fairmont visited Mr. and Mrs. John Knotts. Mrs. Mary Workman has returned home after visiting Omar Workman Cantoh Ohio. Leroy Cleavenger of Ohio visited his family over the weekend. Fulton Preston of Grafton visited his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Preston Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Monzel Anderson of Annmoore visited Mr. and Mrs. Koly Rein. Mrs. William Casper of Booth visited her parents. Mr. and Mrs Raymond Sandridge and daughter of Flemington visited Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Poling. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hamric of Rosemond visited Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Cross. Mrs. Clare Rein and Tommy visited her mother Mrs. Tita Hill of Chesterhill Ohio. Mrs. EF Elliott of Simpson vis.
Miami Beach police chased and captured a bandit after taxi driver Frank DuBois used his radio to summon six patrol cars. The thief, Eugene Russ of Beaver Falls PA, forced his way into a Chicago driver Albert Gilson’s car and brandished a gun. DuBois provided a play by play to officers.
Sheriff deputies suspect juvenile involvement in a forced entry at Dr W H Mansfield residence in Ogden. Nothing stolen except two bottles of pop, investigators report.
Edith McAfee of Grafton visited Mr and Mrs Orey George and other friends, sharing social moments and greetings during the gathering.
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