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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1955

Page

4

Turkey Dinner Marks Fisher Class Christmas Treat

The Fisher Class of St John’s Methodist church held a turkey dinner at the church with hostess Mrs George Shroyer. Christmas decor set the scene for a social and business meeting led by Mrs Mildred Roy. Gifts were exchanged and Carol singing featured Jane Proudfoot with Miss Nellie Williams at the piano. Present were Violet Burze Freda Shroyer Edith Madera Ruta Proudfoot and others including Rev E T Suite.

St John's Methodist Church George Shroyer Mildred Roy Ruth Proudfoot Acs Jane Proudfoot Nellie Williams Violet Burze Freda Shroyer Edith Madera Ruta Proudfoot Josephine Richman Mildred Combs Cora Jeobs Georgia Limer Lillian , Marshall Gertrude Kincaid Gayle Zinn Lula Summers Bertha Shafer Willims Victoria Nicola Linda Nicola Rev. E.T. Suite

Hospital Mystery offered at Woman's Club of Grafton

The Drama Department presented The Key by Helen Boylston at a luncheon of the Book Review Department, drawing record attendance. Cast included Lolie Thayer Lynn Melphis Margaret Shahan Jean Vander Veer and Hester Hargett with Virginia Mason's music aiding suspense. Next drama slated for March for the General Club.

Helen Boylston Drama Department Woman’s Club of Grafton Book Review Andrews Methodist Sebured William Shaffer Lolie Thayer Lynn Melphis Margaret Shahan Jean Vander Veer Hester Hargett Virginia Mason Calvin Morrison D. Ray Withers and Mrs. Charles E Bertrand Betty Facemire Bethlehem Loraine McGahan Isabelle Hostler Peggy Kunst Walet Keener William Mcrow General Club

Sailor Wear Sparks Nylon Under Canvas Theory

New Zealand Marine Department investigators in 1954 linked nylon under canvas wear to violent outcomes among sailors in the South Pacific. The finding framed safety concerns and prompted review of gear materials used by naval personnel during operations in the region.

New Zealand Marine Department South Pacific

December social and church events calendar highlights

December schedule lists Proto Home Circle and Supreme Forest Woodman Circle dances, Ladies Auxiliary meetings, Loyal Class at St Pauls Lutheran, Young Adult Class, Pruntytown PIA Christmas program, Ladies Auxiliary to the B of R T, Women’s Missionary Society Christmas party, D A R Christmas party, East End PTA Christmas program, Stitch and ter Club party, Kings Daughters Class meeting, plus Ohio greenhouse tomato note.

Proto D. of A Juriéf Miss Saint Supreme Forest Woodman Circle F.O.B Aerie Hall St Paul's Lutheran Church the Andrews Church L.M. Thorp East Main St Pruntytown Pia B. of R. T R. of P. Hall Womens Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church D.A.R Rhea Fisher East End Pta Stitch and Ter Club Four Corners Kings Daughters EUB Church

Legion Auxiliary Exchanges Gifts at Christmas Meeting

About 20 American Legion Auxiliary members met at the American Legion Home on December 14. Decorations and favors set a festive mood. A gift exchange and a business session led to donations to the Veterans Hospital and Gift Shop, with poppy sales planned before Memorial Day. Baskets for the needy were approved. chairmen were Mrs LM Loran, Mrs Byron Hinkston, and Mrs Lizzie Sinset. Refreshments followed.

American Legion Auxiliary American Legion Veterans Hospital LM. Loran Byron Hinkston Lizzie Sinset

Rose Hill WSCS To Meet Today

The Rose Will Methodist WSCS meets today with Mrs Maxine Bartlett presiding. Mrs Mary Kuhnes leads the business and Mrs Gaye Duckworth chairs the program featuring Christmas. At the November home gathering of Mrs Frances Landsbury the group decided to send a care package overseas.

Rose Will Methodist Entired WSS Maxine Bartlett Mary Kuhnes Gaye Duckworth Frances Landsbury

Simpson 4 H Has Program Exchange Gifts

Simpson 4 H Club met for their third time on December 10. President Jerry Simons presided. The evening included Scripture and 4 H motto. A poem The Judges Code was read. A community project was discussed to sell mailbox signs. Demonstrations covered School Clothing Project and sewing techniques. The meeting was adjourned by Anna Jane Kinsey. Members exchanged Christmas gifts. Adult leaders are Mrs George Post and Mrs Jim Kinsey.

Jerry Simons Paulette Flinn Anna Jane Kinsey Lovi Partlett Warren Lee Post George Post Jime Kinsey

Christmas Programs Planned by Middleville and Hepzibah

Middleville church schedules a Christmas program on Sunday December 18 at 7 30 PM presented by the Sunday School and church members. Hepzibah Church also hosts a Christmas program on Friday December 2% at 7 30 PM. Everyone is welcome.

Middleville Senoo Hepzibah Zack Cochran Dennis Cochran Mollie McDonald Ann Withers Halsey Goodwin Gerald Sayre Dell Howard Cropp Blaine Len Withers Albert Hardman Eva Hendershot Paul Moore Sallie Dunham Pennsylvania Washington, D.C

Waverbury Woman Slips in Waiting Room, Breaks Leg

Mrs. Sarah Hubbard felt worse after leaving a doctor’s office. While rising from a waiting room chair to see the doctor, she slipped and broke her leg. No further details available in readable text.

Waverbury Conn Sarah Hubbard

Lightning Patterns Across Clouds Outshine Ground Strikes

A meteorology note explains that lightning strikes occurring between two clouds or within a single cloud are far more common than lightning that strikes from a cloud to the ground, highlighting internal atmospheric electrical activity.

Beulah Baptist Class Christmas Banquet Honors Amama Class

Beulah Baptist Church Amama Class celebrated its annual Christmas Banquet at Cozy Rest with an impressive program led by Miss Ellen Jane Wiseman and others. Gifts were exchanged by members and guests, with a sizeable list of attendees including Nelson Blankenship Carl McKinney Rev Clarke Nepstune Louella DeBarr Doris DeBarr Veda Utt Jeanne Utt Nellie DeBarr Janice Hamelton Ellen Janet Wiseman Rosella Shriver Hazel Bartlett and Larry Satterfield. Cultivation and crop rotation are still basic practices in weed control.

Beulah Baptist Church Len Jane Wiseman Anna McKinney Louella DeBarr Doris DeBarr Nelson Blankenship Carl McKinney Clarke Nepstune O'David Grinnan Doris de

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