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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1956
Page
3
Calendar December lists meetings with Christmas parties and gift exchanges. Alpha chapter Beta Sigma Psi Theta Phi plan 2 to 4 pm at Mrs. Kenneth Daugherty for members' children. Numerous clubs and lodges schedule dinners, installations, and boxes for West Virginia Industrial School.
Mrs. Charles Keener Jr. and her son Stevie of McGraw Avenue will depart Saturday by plane for Hyannis Massachusetts to spend the holiday season with her parents. She will be joined by Mr. Keener later.
Admissions on December 14 include Mrs. June Dean Rt 1 Luann Dalton Rt 1 James E Nicholson W 81 Charles St Lavada Robinson Arden Catherine Stevens Rt 2 Tunneltom Discharges list December 14 includes Margaret Swisher Rt 3 Rudell Hawkins Newburg Elizabeth Loury Rt 1 Simpson Lawrence Demoss 138 W Main St Thelma Smith 722 W Main Street Mayme Whitman Grand St
Mr and Mrs Samuel H Dean of Rt 1 Grafton announce the birth of a son at Grafton City Hospital weight nine pounds Mrs Horace Dalton of Rt 1 also announces a new daughter born at Grafton City Hospital weight six pounds four ounces both births recorded at the city hospital
Mr and Mrs George Constable of Grafton Route announ ce the marriage of their daughter Freda June Constable to Donald Lee Pratt son of Arby Pratt of Grafton The nuptials occurred December 12 in Oakland Maryland Mr Pratt serves in the U S Navy aboard a destroyer and will report to duty soon while his bride remains at her parents home for now
The Blueville Blue Ribbon Club hosted a "A Joyous Season" 4-H session with Rita Kay Blue presiding. Members heard scripture read by Pamela Sorbello, sang Silent Night, and heard stories and demonstrations by members including Randy Jennings and Karen Weaver. A Front Royal Salvation Army envoy, Paul Messenger, and his wife have temporarily adopted six homeless children. They have two biological children, ages 10 and 14, and their acts are praised as good samaritans in a time of need.
The Flemington High School Band directed by Arnold Boyce will give a Christmas concert on Monday December 17 at 7 30 p.m. in the high school auditorium. The program includes The Star Spangled Banner Hail West Virginia Winter Wonderland Prelude in C Minor Waves of the Danube and The Christmas Story narrated by James Simon with majorettes performing a tap dance. Band Boosters will serve refreshments after the concert.
The Naomi Sunday School class of West Main Street Methodist met at Mrs. Ruth Warne’s home for a monthly gathering. Louise Arble led the Christmas lesson and business session, with Lula Mahaffey and Grace Wells organizing a Christmas program. Participants included Juanita Philipps Frances Tackett Ruth Henderson Pansy Mahaffey, and a gift exchange followed by home decorations and refreshments. The next meeting will be at Frances Tackett’s home.
Mrs Waller A Wood of Grafton Rt 3 Wickwire Road was admitted to Broaddus Hospital at Philippi on December 11 for medical observation and surgery and is convalescing. She is expected to be dismissed on December 21.
The notice urges easier Christmas shopping at Union Drug Co with a wide selection. It highlights Prince Matchabelli cosmetics perfumes and colognes for ladies and Old Spice and Seaforth shaving products for men as ideal gifts. The ad promotes both gift ideas and prescription services at the Union.
Worshipful Master Brannon E. Biffle declares a special meeting of Yates Lodge No.163 AF and AM in Flemington at 7 pm tonight. The session will be held at the Masonic Hall in Flemington.
A Sentinel home feature promotes a budget friendly, spacious design with modular planning, standard lumber lengths, and a basementless layout. Central heating, private bedrooms, and a step saving work area boost efficiency. Porches, storage room, snack bar kitchen, and a future carport are highlighted with vertical wood siding and trellis accents. Send 35 cents for the full study plan including elevations and specs.
Legal records filed with County Clerk Roxie St. Clair Fowler document transfers in multiple districts. Notable consignments include B H Wolfe and Minnie Wolfe to James M Kennedy, two lots in Blueville. Margaret L Snodgrass guardian to J Patrick Beacon. Ralph Eposito to Rosetta Mayle and Clara Mayle Barnett. Ernest L McDaniel and Bertha McDaniel to Paul and Phyllis McDaniel. Marguerite McDaniel and guardianship transfers to Paul and Phyllis McDaniel. Walter D Barnett to State Road Commission for an easement and damage release. Cecil O Wolfe et ux to Ralph D Wolfe et ux for two lots in Lucreta Addition. and Ralph D Wolfe to Cecil O Wolfe for lots in Knottsville.
Mrs Mary Brown shopped in Clarksburg Monday as Simpson Grade School PTA met December 11 for a Christmas program. Rosemary Williams read The Night Before Christmas, carols were sung by multiple students, and poems and readings were delivered by Stout, Felton, Green, and Collins among others.
Mrs Jacqueline Smith earned the prize for most parents present at a group event led by Mrs James Vincent acting as homeroom mother. Hostesses Mrs Roy Rabd abaugh and Mrs John Felton hosted 18 members 25 children and two guests. Barbara Stout celebrated her 10th birthday December 11. January meeting plans installation of officers with hostesses Mrs Roberta Bush Nelia Selvey Wilma Bunner Esta Felton Hazel Felton and Ruth Wagner in charge. A gift exchange followed the business session.
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