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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1941
Page
3
Beneath a gaily lighted Christmas tree the evening featured hostesses including Mrs. Mabel Bartlett Mrs. Lillie Adlington Mrs. Maida Robinson Mrs. Ruth Sterling Miss Leona Zumbro and Mrs. Pauline Williamson.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service at St Pauls Methodist held a Christmas meeting. Devotions were led by Miss Pearl Thomas, with Florence Seymour on glockenspiel. Mrs J P Luke presided as program chair and led a playlet. Officers were elected for 1942 including President A Ray Shaw and Vice President J P Luke. Circle drawings and thanks to leaders followed with refreshments served.
Barclay notes that top players misjudge humor about business doubles. He cites a prominent cartoonist who mocks takeouts but actually plays doubles correctly, showing strength and timing like any skilled player. The piece praises the cartoonist as a fridge player with sharp double timing.
In a South held problem from a North-South vulnerable table, West leads a diamond and ruffs diamonds thrice, leaving declarer with no business double. The commentator argues South should bid 3 Diamonds over double and later bid spades, as the defender’s trump losses outweigh potential gains.
The Kings Daughters class of the United Brethren church held its regular monthly gathering at 7:30 last night in the church classroom marked by a Christmas party. A brief business session and program were led by Mrs. E. 8. Duckworth, followed by a social hour with gift exchanges and Big Sisters revealed. Refreshments were served by a list of named ladies.
The Grafton Woman's Club Book Review department hosted a one o'clock luncheon at First Presbyterian Church lecture rooms with red and green decor. E M Tomlinson welcomed guests, YM C A secretary William Manley spoke on the fund campaign, and James C Holt discussed Christian influence through the YMCA. Mrs C Howard Cameron announced the program, featuring choir numbers and readings, followed by guest Mrs Robert Clayton presenting Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest.
The R T S class of the First Baptist met in the church social rooms for a Christmas party and business session led by Mrs. Charles Kemper. Officers elected: Mabel Bartlett president Estella Poling vice president Opal Bryan secretary treasurer. Refreshments followed for 255 attendees.
A condensed schedule lists many December gatherings including the Grafton Woman's club at Mrs. L. J. Stover's home at 8 p m on December 17 with officer elections, Blueville Methodist church group at Mrs. Bartlett Brown's 7 30 p m, White Pawn Council No 3 at Red Men hall 2 30 p m with sister names and a Christmas exchange, and additional events December 18 for Business Girls club, Eastern Star Woman's chapter, First Baptist Church Ladies Aid at 283 West Washington, and White Rose Grove officers at Miss Eleanor Jacobs's home with a Christmas gift exchange. Members urged to attend in full.
The Junior Department of the Grafton Woman's Club met at Mrs. Chester Huff's home hosted by Mrs. Hubert Parrish and Mrs. Delmar Heck. An attractive dessert course and holly mantel decor followed by a brief business session planned service for the American Red Cross. Bridge awarded prizes to Imogene Devers and Geneva Hiskey.
Frank Fawcett of Park View reports word of safety for his son Harold S. Fawcett stationed at Pearl Harbor Hawaii.
Duncan Crystal Dinner Ware presented as a gift option by Skaggs & Co. The advertisement promotes an appealing tableware set likely aimed at holiday or special occasion gifting, highlighting quality crystal from a known retailer.
Graf ton Senior High School’s Junior Class hosts a Christmas party Friday night in the field house. William Hart leads the entertainment committee and Willard Donley heads decorating with Betty Fisher overseeing refreshments. Decorations center on a large tree with colored lights and artificial icicles. Non students may attend with a student. Volunteers include Sylvia Favish Carolyn Lucas Marilyn Crowley Catherine Hamrie Bill Watkins Kenneth Courtney Thelma Ellers Betty McAvoy Margaret Waggoner Lyle Wooddell Frances Yates Dorris Waugh Jeanne Henson and Helen Gay.
A brief pattern offer describes sending ten cents to Grafton Sentinel Household Arts Dept for a transfer set of 16 motifs sized 3 x 3 to 4 x 10 inches. Materials needed listed, instruction to include name and address, pattern name, and to mail to 259 W 14th Street New York NY.
The state liquor control commission reports Charleston liquor sales up 23.4 percent in the third quarter of 1941 from the previous year, though the increase trails 42 of 46 states. The report compares nationwide gains and notes Charleston's performance within that context.
Members of the Hec Alums gathered at sponsor Miss Nellie Cook's home for a surprise bridal shower honoring Sylvia Lucas, president, who will wed Albert W. Pressler of Washington, Pennsylvania on December 23. Guests included Jane Wolfe, Mary Parrish, Mary Lough, Mary Lou Ridenour, Regis Bee, Kathleen Watkins, Betty Hall, Ida Dorsey, Miss Cook, Mrs. Commodore Henderson and the bride to be.
Washington announced that 11,303 sailors joined the Navy in the eight days immediately after the Hawaii attack, seen as a sign of national manpower response to the threat. Hollywood is said to be deeply engaged in dramatic Pacific developments, noting grand productions and a Japanese diplomat’s frustration over dwindling support.
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