Double Ring Wedding in St Augustine Church
Society notes announce the marriage of Janice Wilda Jeffries daughter of Mr and Mrs Leonard Jeffries Route 4 Grafton to James Donald Litzinger son of Mr and Mrs C A Litzinger 714 W Main Street Grafton The ceremony occurred November 11 at 1 00 am officiated by the Reverend M J Hannon The bride wore winter white with navy accessories and red rosebud corsage Matron of honor wore navy blue with red accents Best man was Thomas Dougherty The couple reside at 1034 West Main Street and are employed locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice Wilda Jeffries
Leonard Jeffries
Route 4
Grafton
James Donald Litzinger
C. A. Litzinger
Main Street
St. Augustine Church
M. J. Hannon
Charles Litzinger, Jr
Thomas Dougherty
Josephine Bryan Beverlin Rites Announced
Mr and Mrs Clayton Bryan announce the marriage of their daughter Josephine to David Beverlin son of Mrs Mary Beverlin of 802 Maple Avenue The ceremony was December 9 at First Baptist Church Winchester Virginia officiated by Rev D T Clark The bride wore blue slipper satin with back accessories Attendant Richard Sheets She is a Grafton High School graduate class of 1948 and was a telephone operator The groom attended Grafton High and Fairmont State College and works in Baltimore They reside at 1726 Eastern Avenue Road Baltimore Maryland
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton Bryan
Josephine
David Beverlin
Mary Beverlin
Maple Avenue
First Baptist Church
Winchester
Virginia
D. T. Clark
Richard Sheets
Grafton High School
Gratton High School
Fairmont State College
Baltimore
Eastern Avenue Road
Baltimore 21
Mrs Knotts Hosts Blueville Methodist Kings Daughters Class
Mrs Walter Knotts hosted the Kings Daughters class of Blueville Methodist Church meeting on Wednesday evening. Mrs Raphael Turnley presided and led devotion. Officers elected for the coming year include president Raphael Turnley, vice president Mrs Ethel Lucas, secretary treasurer Mrs Warre Knotts Turner, and pianist Mrs Turner. Refreshments served by attendees including Mrs J Guy Allender, Mrs EL Arnold, Mrs Luter Bolyard, Mrs Stella Hannon, Mrs Ethel Lucas, Mrs William Myers, Mrs George Newsome, Mrs George Norris, Mrs Charles Rogers, Mrs Alice Shroyat. Mrs Lucas to entertain the flags in January. The note adds a proverb about Cinderella and a comment on marriage rules within a clan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Knotts
King's Daughters
Blueville
Singer Jean Tennyson brings music to hospitalized veterans
Jean Tennyson, famed for visiting veterans hospitals with live performances since 1947, has organized over 500 appearances reaching 143 hospitals and 117,000 beds with help from 300 entertainers. Her outreach blends care for instruments, transport, and lodging, earning her the nickname Pied Piper in petals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Tennyson
Miss Tennyson
Artists Veterans Hospital
Prize
Kostelanetz
Menuhin
Benzell
Blaine
Butelt
Chicago
Piper
Fairy- Land
Jean
Johnny
Stage
December club calendar lists multiple Christmas events
December calendar entries show the Executive Board meeting at Mrs. Jesse Riley in Pruntytown, gift exchanges and Christmas parties hosted by Redwing Club, Quota Club, Business Girls Club, Mountain City Council Daughters of America, First Baptist and West Main Bible Class, plus Missionary Society and Eastern Star sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Club
Jesse Riley
Pruntytown
B. of R. T
K of P
Edna Poling
Redwing Club
Walter Street
Quota Club
Grafton Hotel
Thelma DeMoss
Gloria Squires
Virginia Stine
Janie Wiseman
Mountain City Council No. 49
Daughters of America
Emma Rogers
West Main Street
Reading of The Great Madonna and gift exchange
A reading from The Great Madonna will be followed by a gift exchange. December 22 features a Christmas party and gift exchange hosted by the Young Adult Class of the Fetterman Methodist Church at 7 30 p.m. at Mrs. Anna Weaver’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fetterman Methodist Church
Anna Weaver
Comrade Class Presents Play Sunday at Andrews Church
The Comrade Class of Andrews Church stages The Little Town of Betsam a three act Christmas play at 7:30 pm Sunday. Cast includes Mrs Paul Murphy as Faustina, Dr Pan Warden Carlston Ronal Knotts Pompilius Arthur Yates Glaucus Mrs Paul Warden Cordelia Miss Hazel Cole Innkeeper's Wife Verne Watkins Harry White Harvey Davis Shepherds Paul Murphy Howard Wolfe Arthur Yates Claude Ebert Roman Soldiers Mrs C and Mrs Lennie Polinz as Women Worce of the Virgin Mary sung by the church choir and other local performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betsam
Andrews Church
Paul Murphy
Faustina
Dr. Pan, Warden
Carlston
Ronal Knotts
Pompiluis
Arthur Yates
Glaucus
Paul Warden
Cordelia
Howard Wolfe
Claude Ebert
Lennie Polinz
W. Ash
Eilers
Olive Patton
Zeppa Ash
Charles A Reece dies in Akron at 78
Charles A Reece of Akron Ohio died Thursday at age seventy eight. Born September 15 1872 in Taylor County he was a son of Isaac M and Martha Luzadder Reece. He leaves three sons Walter Delphin and Nevin a daughter Minth Custer a brother William H Reece four sisters and many nieces and nephews. He was a longtime Akron resident and formerly a barber in Grafton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Reece
Akron
Ohio
Taylor County
Isaac, M
Martha Luzadder Reece
Margaret Robinson Reece
Walter and
Delphin
California
Nevin Reece
Minth Custer
William H. Reece
Grafton
M. Abel
Funeral service for Charles A Reece set for Saturday
Funeral notices announce Charles A Reece will have a service Saturday at 0 p.m. at Bartlett Funeral Home with the Reverend John A Holt officiating. Interment will follow at Bluemont Cemetery. Bartlett Funeral Homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Reece
Bartlett Funeral Home
John A. Holteee
Bluemont Cemetery
Parkview at the foot of the Grafton Dam REV J M Shaw Pastor
Parkview church notices invite worshipers to Sunday services at 2:30 pm and 7:30 pm and Thursday prayer and choir practice. Sunday School at 10:00 am and church school at 10:00 am. First and third Sundays feature worship and sermon at 7:30 pm. Choir practice Thursday at 7:30 pm. Servant listings include contact 174 3.2.30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkview
Grafton Dam
J. M. Shaw
Assembly of God Tabernacle Services and Leaders
The Assembly of God Tabernacle at 109 Beech Street lists Rev. David Ingram as pastor with Sunday school at 9 45 am and morning worship at 10 45 am followed by an evangelistic service at 2 30 pm. Flemington Charge lists Rev. Nolan G Sansom as pastor with Bailey memorial Sunday school at 9 45 am and preaching on first Sunday morning and Sunday afternoon, 7 30 pm youth fellowship led by Betty Riffle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beech Street
David Ingram
Bailey ‘Memorial
Murl Crouse
Betty Riffle
Flemington Methodist Sunday Schedule
The Flemington Methodist Church posts a 9:45 a.m. Sunday school each Sunday led by Mrs. Audrey Bode in Gupt. 7:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship with Lois Springer as president. Preaching occurs on the 2nd Sunday at 2 p.m. and the 4th Sunday at 4 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audrey Bode
Lois Springer
Va Industrial School Warner Chapel Service
Morning worship scheduled at 10:00 a.m. at Warner Chapel of the Virginia Industrial School led by Reverend Oren N. Visitors welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner_ Chapel
Oren N
Harmony Grove Church Schedule Details
Harmony Grove Baptist Church lists Sunday school at 10 08 a m and morning worship at 11 00 a m on the second and fourth Sundays. Tuesday offers senior choir rehearsal at 1 00 p m and Thursday junior choir rehearsal followed by Bible study.
First Baptist Church West Weekly Schedule
The First Baptist Church on West Main Street lists Reverend John A. Holt as pastor. Services include morning worship at 9:30, Sunday school at 9:45 with Paul Wolfe as superintendent, youth fellowship Sundays at 7:20, and evening worship at 7:30 plus Wednesday midweek meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Main Street
John A. Holt
Thors
Salvation Army Church Schedule and Meetings
Sunday services include Sunday School at 9 45 and 11 00 morning worship with Junior Soldiers in charge Mrs Myrtle Wagner and Evening Open Air and Prayer meetings led by Mrs Willem Shaw Captain Lynn Wiseman. Weekday activities list Boys Club and Teachers Preparation Class with various leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Wagner
Harry Shaw
Willem
Shaw
Lynn Om
SunLeams
Pearl Bennett
Roy Ria
H Enour
Chester Muler
Lynn, Wiseman
Corps
Chester Miller
Harry Hoyatter
Mildred Ridenour
Lynn Wiseman
Thureday
Church Activities Schedule at St Pauls and Blueville
The Youth Fellowship at St Pauls Methodist Church hosts a nursery for mothers during worship. Services at 9:30 morning church school and 11 am service with youth at 7:30 pm. Blueville Church of Christ lists Bible classes at 9:45 and noon sermon, with 7:30 pm Bible study on Wednesdays. St Matthias Episcopal Church shows 9:30 am church school and 11 am morning prayer and service with confirmation and sermon by Bishop Strider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church School
A. m
Divine
St. Matthias Episcopal Church
Se‘aool
Strider
First Church Service Schedule and Meetings
Corner of Beech Street and McGraw Avenue the First Church of Christ lists 530 Maple Avenue as mailing address. Bible School at 9:30, Morning Worship and Communion at 10:30, Evening Worship at 1:30, Mid week Devotion and Bible Study at 7:30. Official Board Meeting first Sunday each month. Christian Woman's Fellowship meets third Tuesday at 7:30. Pastor O J Howearth leads with Karl Hinkins noted in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beech Street
McGraw, Avenue
O. J. Howearth
Maple Avenue
Bible School
Karl Hinkins
Christian Woman's Fellow
Original Church of God Services and Hours
The Original Church of God at 104 Latrobe Street hosts Sunday School at 9 45 a m and worship at 11 00 a m plus 1 30 p m Tuesday preaching at 7 30 p m Friday preaching all welcome Rev E Reed leads services in a brief local church notice with times and contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latrobe Street
E. Reed
Fui
Fetterman Methodist Main Street Schedule
Fetterman Methodist Church on Main Street lists services and activities led by Howard Carr. Worship at 9:30 a.m. on the first and fourth Sundays, with church school. 10:15 a.m. second and third Sundays with worship and church school. Evening services at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays feature prayer at 8 p.m. Official Board meets first Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Choir practice noted as weekly.
Blueville Methodist Church Services and Schedules
Blueville Methodist Church schedule shows 9:30 a.m. worship on the first Sunday with 10:15 a.m. church school led by Geo. Newcome. Second Sunday church school at 9:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. worship. Third and fourth Sundays include 9:39 a.m. church school and 10:30 a.m. worship. Thursday evening prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday choir rehearsal at 8 p.m. First Tuesday Official Board at 6 p.m. Youth Meeting each Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Newcome
Thesday
Officiel Board
West Main Street Methodist Church Notice
West Main Street parish announces midweek service at 7:30 and youth choir rehearsal at 6:30 on Friday. Ministers Paul E Trimpey oversees activities from the Parsonage at 4 Church Street, phone 1078.
Warren M E Church Schedule in Fairmont West Virginia
Reverend Melvin Washington leads the Warren M E Church with a full week of services and events. The calendar includes church school at 9 30 a m morning worship and sermon at 11 00 a m Youth Rally closing Official Board meeting Monday group quarterly conference at Fairmont West Virginia Bible study and prayer service Wednesday 7 30 p m W C S open house Thursday 8 00 p m and Senior Choir rehearsal Friday 8 00 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Washington
L. J. Twitty
Gen
Fairmont
W. Va
Evangelical United Brethren Church Activities Schedule
The Evangelical United Brethren Church at 322 Dewey Avenue Grafton lists weekly services and activities led by Minister Charles V. Tate. Sunday includes church school at 9:30 and morning worship at 10:30, with evening worship at 7:30 and youth and adult fellowships. Weekday programs cover choir practice, Bible study, Sunday school choirs, and a Tuesday King’s Daughters class, culminating in a Thursday junior to high school class and a Christmas party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Jenkins
King's Daughters
First Brethren Church on the Hill Top
The Friendly Church on the Hill Top led by Pastor Byrnley F Hauser offers 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, 10:30 a.m. morning worship, 8 p.m. evening worship, 7 p.m. Young People’s meeting, 1:30 p.m. Wednesday prayer and praise, and 7 p.m. Friday Brethren Boy club with weekly programs and contact options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brethren
Second Battle Church Atk Patter Service Notices
Church announcements list events at Second Battle Church including morning worship at 11 00 a m service with Howard Kidd on the 4th Sunday all invited at 837 West Main Street Lawler Rev Loy Matthews minister 11 30 presiding 9 30 church school 2 00 fellowship service and roll call Christian Science nearby remains noted at 837 West Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Kidd
Rose Hill Methodist Church Schedule
Rose Hill Methodist Church on Pales Road Elm er E. Bt invites attendees to church school at 10 00 p m and Woman's Society of Meeting at 7 30 p m on the third Wednesday. Worship follows on the second Sunday of the month.
Sunday Service Schedule At First Presbyterian Church
The readable fragment lists a 10:00 a.m. Sunday service and an 11:00 a.m. session or activity at First Presbyterian Church with unclear details. The text references worship and possible Bible study or fellowship times, indicating a typical weekend church schedule.
Pea Gto Baptist iE Sunday and Wednesday Meetings
Fragments list church events with timing for Pea Gto Baptist and Beel first services. An outline mentions Sunday 0:35 am and 7:30 pm, plus a Wednesday meeting for young people with a brief note on an ice or event.
Methodist church services and schedules across towns
A fragmented notice lists church services for multiple denominations. It includes times for Methodist, Catholic, and Wesleyan churches in Knottville, Mt. Pleasant, Thornton, and other locales, detailing morning and evening services, prayer meetings, and Sundays with various schedules.
St Pauls Lutheran and Methodist Church Notices
Church notices list services with times 9 30 a m 10 45 a m and phrases about worship attendance and contributions, mentioning individuals Charles Corin Jr and Balvan Beppo.
Hasta ioe epee 9 De say i See i
Reading fragmentary OCR text, no coherent event or names emerge to summarize into a standard news item. The readable words appear nonsensical, lacking identifiable people places organizations dates scores or concrete actions. Unable to extract a factual incident or subject for a concise card.
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Chiret
Janice Jeffries
James Litzinger
Watkins Street
C. C. Richman & Gon
Parrish Agency, Inc
Maple Ave
East Main
Bath and
W. Main St
Bryan David Beverlin
Rites
Mrs. Knotts
Eagles
Hank
Conn and Holton
Fawley "Co
High Street
Morgantown
DIAL
Siehler (Furniture CO
Latrobe St
Women Today
Comrade Class
Charles Reece
Bartlett Funeral Homes
Gospel Tabernacle Interdenominational
Pruntytown Methodist Church
Elmer B. Suite, Migister
Assembly of God Tabernacle
Flemington Charge
Nolan G. Sansom
Flemington
Harmony Grove Baptist Church
D. F. Desist
Webster
Methodist
Paul Wolfe
Pearl Felton
the Salvation
Amy Iz
Capt
The
Church of the Nazarene Parkview
James
Boshell
Union Baptist Church
Simpson
Alexander W. Kurlowich
St. Paul’s Methodist Church
B. Robey
Thayer Street
Blueville Church ‘of Christ
Bueville Addition
George, ‘Mango
West Main and
St. Mary's
First Church of Christ
Original
Church of God, Inc
Fetterman
Main
L. Arnold
Miniater
Howard Carr
Pohearral
Blueville Methodist
Blueville Addition
West Main Street” Methodist Church
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Dewey Avenue
Charles V. Tate
First Brethren Church
Byrnley F. Hauser
Atk Patter
Lawler Methodist Church
Rose Hill
Vanity Pales Road
Elmer E. Bt
Bir
First Presbyterian Church
Rev
F. Carl Davis
Ministe
Betiger
Itts
Fiorente Eee
Everett Sepatee
Fiae
Pea Gto Baptist Ie
Youne Bial
Richardeor, Minar
St. Augustine
M. J. Hannom
Puny
Knottsville Circuit
W. Z. Coffey
Knottaville
Wesley Chay
Chen
Prayer Meeting
Mt. Pleasant
Tirst
Thornton
Becond Lane
Pile Tal
St. Paul’s Lutheran
Bithday’ Bend
Charles Corin, Jr
Cola Ili
Balan Beppe
Ares
Methodist Chirch
Hasta Ioe
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