Quota Club Holds Yule Party at Cozy Rest Inn
The Quota Club hosted its annual Christmas dinner at Cozy Rest Inn last evening, with lighted Christmas trees and gifts, a 6:15 business session led by president Mildred Debendarfer, and plans for 1942 officers. Twenty four members attended, with door prizes awarded to Grace Miller, Bess Kirk, and Marc Bush, and installation set for January 19 if members are notified.
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Quota Club
Mildred Debendarfer
Goldie DeMoss
Grace Miller
Bess Kirk
Marc. Bush
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Ladies Auxiliary Meeting Installations at Pythias Hall
Officers for the coming year were installed in a brief session at Pythias hall. Mrs Grace Frye served as acting installing officer and invested as president, with Kik Carlos Goff as vice president, ntor Phillips as secretary, Grace Frye as treasurer, Mrs Lee as chaplain, Mrs Mary McFarland as conductress, and Mrs Mildred Jones as warden. A social hour followed with dainty refreshments. The event was held last evening at 7:30 with Mrs Wilas Goff presiding.
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Pythias Hall
Wilas Goff
Fthtall
Grace Frye
Kik Carlos Goff
Ntor Phillips
Grace’ Frye
Lee
Mary McFarland
Mildred Jones
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Community society meetings and Christmas events listed
A December church and club schedule outlines multiple gatherings. Women’s groups from St Johns Methodist United Brethren First Presbyterian and others plan Christmas gift exchanges, parties, and readings with varied times, 1:30 p m 7:30 p m 8 p m and 2:30 p m at churches homes and lodges through December 18.
Christmas Party for WSCS Circle at St Johns Church
Circle three of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at St. John's Methodist met at Mrs. Brooks Reed's Francis Street home for a Christmas party. Mrs. Leon Proudfoot led devotionals and business, eleven members and three visitors attended, followed by social hour and refreshments. A blue lighted Christmas tree centered the dining table with gifts stacked beneath.
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Woman's Society
Christian Service
St. John’s Methodist Church
King's Daughters Bible
United Brethren Church
Grafton
Woman's Club
First Presbyterian Church
Robert
Clayton
Oscar Wilde
Lindy Club
Effie Gough
West Washington Street
White Fawn Council No
Degree of Pocahontas
Red Men Hall
Business Girls Club
Ruth Mays MacCorkle
Lucille Payne
Eastern Star Woman's
Masonic Temate
Suowe
Woman's Mission Circle
Ladies Aid Society of the First Baptist
West
Washington ‘ Street
Withier
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Brooks Reed
Francis Street
Leon Proudfoot
Connie
Exclusive Alice Brooks Wool Set Pattern for Girls 12-16
An exclusive pattern by Alice Brooks features a wool cap and mitten set for girls aged 12 to 16. The guide includes cross stitch details, 17K07 number, materials list, and step by step illustrations. Send ten cents to Grafton Sentinel Household Arts Dept. for this pattern, include full name and address.
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Grafton Sentinel
Household Arts Dept
W. Mthe Street
New York
N.Y
Cisite ‘Tilden
Community Club Plans Bake Sale at Empire Market
Mount Pleasant community church group met at Mount Piedwint church for a business session. They planned a bake sale for 10 a.m. Saturday Dec 20 at Empire Market and discussed other activities for the coming year. The meeting adjourned after the session.
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Mount Pleasant
Successful Hunt Near Pennsylvania Deer Trip Report
Queen of Love avenue returned Sunday from a Pennsylvania deer hunt. The party all deer hunted with Queen taking a four point buck weighing 125 pounds. Wolfe returned Saturday from Cleveland after an extended visit with old friends. Charles Childs of route three Tunnelton admitted to Grafton City Hospital for a major operation yesterday afternoon.
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H. P. Queen
Love Avenue
Pennsylvania
Mr. Queen
Grace ‘Tregellas Wolfe
Cleveland
Charles Childs
Route Three
Tunnelton
Grafton City Hospital
Santa to Bring Defense Stamp for Herndon Students
Herndon high School students voted for Santa to deliver a 10 cent defense savings stamp and album instead of candy and fruit for the Christmas party. Principal L A Dillon reported the school has $40 earned by student activities, earmarked previously for goodies, now redirected to the defense stamp program.
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Herndon
Herndon High School
Santa Claus
L. A. Dillon
Dillon
Eight Die In Fire At Riverside Convalescent Home
Eight persons perish in a blaze at the Riverside Convalescent Home, a two story wooden building west of Schenectady in Rotterdam. The fire, of unknown origin, broke out shortly after 8 a.m. and engulfed the structure before dawn. Victims were not immediately identified.
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Schenectady
Rotterdam
Riverside
General Electric Company
War Bulletins Update From Pacific and Malaya Fronts
An official Japanese air raid report claims mass strikes on American bases near Manila with fires in military barracks northeast of the city. Manila says no raid in 28 hours. A London field dispatch notes very heavy fighting continuing between Japanese and British forces in Malaya, citing difficult terrain easing observations.
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Manila
Philippine Time
London
Malaya
Bombers Attack Docks In Europe Night Operations
British air ministry reports night raids on docks at Ostend Belgium and Brest France with mine laying in German waters. One bomber is listed as missing and one fighter missing from a strike on an airfield across the Channel from England.
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London
Navy recalls John Paul Jones quote at Pearl Harbor reflection
A historian notes the Navy faced tough times at Pearl Harbor and recalls John Paul Jones who said he had not yet begun to fight. Secretary Knox praises the restraint and duty of all hands during the attack as the country reflects on resilience.
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Epee Boat Road
Pearl Harbor
Knox
Mies
John Paul Jones
Alleged Killer Supposedly Foiled on Bus Confrontation
In an incident described as the alleged killer’s attempt on a bus, a bystander driver stopped to clear the windshield when Gibson seized Meta’s gun and opened fire. Other prisoners restrained the convict and no one escaped.
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Chum
Gibson
Meta
War Navy Yard Firefight Chronicle of Valor and Fire
Officers and sailors fought amid blazing oil slicks and crashing bombs as a surprise air attack hit the harbor. A submarine approached as anti aircraft guns roared, planes burned, and a bluejacket fired a heavy machine gun from the deck. Japanese workers aided in defense while medics treated blistered hands and crews held their lines through chaotic hours.
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Navy Yard
Marine Defense Battalion
JAP WAR FAILS Routine Spoofs War News On Air
A radio feature parodies wartime reporting with Herbert Marshall and Gail Patrick as modern parents breaking war news to a son portrayed by Bert Wheeler. The sketch uses airplane sirens and machine gun sounds while a punch line plays on a running gag about a P-40 interceptor. Dennis Day jokes about a sign on his back as Jack Benny uses playful banter.
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Herbert Marshall
Gail Patrick
Bert Wheeler
Marshall
Gail
Dennis
Junior
Jack Benny
Dennis Day
Nation Waits for War Turning Point in Asia
Reported Japanese advances push toward Singapore and Hongkong as Tokyo claims rapid falls. Japan also announces expeditionary landings on British North Borneo despite gale winds. American reaction to Pearl Harbor fallout is cautious but relieved as rumors of a near-total fleet loss fade.
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Sula
Singapore
Japan
Dutch East Indies
Hongkong
Tokyo
Barclay on Bridge Highlights Risk of Revealing Too Much
The column analyzes how strong bids can leak information to defenders, potentially ruining contracts. Three duplicate games show how even smart players err when opponents learn too much, including a misinformed Top-Scoring No. 1 NS pairing and a No. 3 clash ending in 6 Spades. The piece emphasizes careful signaling and avoiding unnecessary disclosures at the table.
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South
West
Blackwood
North
I Uegonda
Ex-leader held over sedition speech in Los Angeles
Robert K. Noble, former head of a pension movement, was arrested for making seditious and disloyal remarks before about 200 in Los Angeles. He urged impeachment of the President and accused the U S of meddling in Japan's affairs. Two others were detained.
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Robert K. Noble
Los Angeles
U. S
Japan
Senate, Roosevelts probe split over Arizona losses
The article notes strong mixed reactions to Knox's loss report detailing damage from the surprise attack. It highlights calls for either a presidential inquiry or a congressional probe to fix responsibility, amid sentiment the president’s inquiry might preempt a wider airing in Congress. Losses include the Arizona, Cassin, Shaw, Downes, and Utah.
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Knox
Arizona Sun
Roosevelt
Congress
Senate
House
Arizona
Cassin
Shaw
Downes
Utah
Japs Land on Borneo Coast Report Refers to Several Divisions
The article discusses a Japanese landing on the coast of British Borneo and outlines the island’s division into British Borneo, Brunei under protection, Sarawak ruled by the white rajah Sir Charles Brooke, and Dutch Borneo. It notes Borneo’s resources including rubber, timber, tobacco, Manila hemp, and minerals, and mentions Kanabalu, a 13,455-foot mountain revered as a sacred site.
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Batavia
Borneo
British Borneo
Netherlands
North Borneo
Brunei
Sarawak
Charles Brooke
Dutch Borneo
Kanabalu
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