Lois Luzader Class Holds Xmas Party
The Lois Luzader class of the United Brethren church held its monthly meeting at the church with Christmas decor and a program including readings, a duet, a Christmas story, and a gift exchange. A wedding shower for Mrs Marguerite Cockrell Dockrell followed, and hostesses served a holiday luncheon to numerous members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Luzader
United Brethren Church
William ‘Pravis
Eckers
Mary M Finley
Mildred Hefner
Chusmas
Virgina Lake
Cuurles Poole
Kien
Marguerite Duckworth Dockrell
William ‘Travis
Mariam Nester
Virgini Lake
Marjorie Runle
Josephine Hathway
Marguerite Cockrell
Mary Alice Burnside
Ellen Tingler
Label Hostler
Mary Skaggs
Blanche Redinger
Carrie Packman
Katherine Jace Nancy Kinter
Dorothy Burne
Mary M. Finley
Mildher McKern
Leumu Zumbro
Mary Ponle
Mary Jean Gannan
Hacel Evans
Chastie Sergent
Hary Bekels
ES Duckworth
Society and Club Activity Miss Etta L. Francis
Society notes report Miss Etta L. Francis as society reporter with telephone contact 185. Highlights include club meetings, social events, and member notices from the local society pages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etta L. Francis
Football Mothers Club Holds Last Season Meeting
Mrs Ellis McAvoy entertained the Football Mothers Club for their final meeting of the season at the McAvoy home on West Main Street. President Mrs Kenneth Orr presided. Officers elected for 1947: president James Bajay, vice Ruth Setler, secretary Mrs James Dye, treasurer Mrs James Isner, reporter Mrs Paul Willis. New member Mrs Donald Poe welcomed. Refreshments served to listed members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis McAvoy
Football Mothers’ Club
McAvoy
West Main Street
Kenneth Orr
James Bajeay
Ruth Setler
James Dye
James Isner
Paul Willis
Donald Poe
Herbert Fornash
James. Barcus
New Class Holds Regular Meeting
The newly formed Young Married Couples class of the Evangelistic United Brethren church held their first meeting at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Harry Eckels on Dewey avenue. Mrs. CP Uhl was elected teacher with officer elections planned for the next meeting. A Christmas gift exchange and games followed, with refreshments served to the listed attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelistic United Brethren Church
Harry Eckels
Dewey Avenue
CP Uhl
Christmas gatherings announced by local churches
December events list meetings and Christmas activities for the Missionary Society of First Presbyterian Church Blueville Methodist W S C S at Mrs Ropers Beeret Sisters election and installation of officers Dec 19. Sewing club at High Street Dec 19 and VEW auxiliary Christmas gathering Dec 20 gift exchange Dec 27 Beta Sigma Phi at Evelyn Dowell Main Street gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary Society of the
First Presbyterian Church
Helen Thayer
Washington Street
W.S.C.S
Blueville
Elizabeth Sinsel
Dewey Avenue
Beeret
Jim Sturm
Heer
High Street
P.m
VEW
Russell
Long Street
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Evelyn Dowell
Main Street
Niece of Local Residents Wins School Title
Miss Mary Lou Johnson of Shinnston wins school title in city contest. She is niece of Jess Trimble and Miss Martha Trimble, an honor senior at Shinnston High School, employed part time by the local telephone company, and has visited in the city with her aunt and uncle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lou Johnson
Jess Trimble
Martha Trimble
Shinnston High School
Miss Johnson
Roy Johnson
Shinnston
Telephone Company of
Wives and Eggs: Handling to Prevent Cracking
A home tip advises letting eggs warm to room temperature before boiling to avoid cracking. Place refrigerated eggs on the counter for at least 30 minutes prior to cooking.
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Agen
St Johns WSCS Holds Annual Christmas Party
St Johns Methodist church Circle No 3 WSCS met at Mrs W R Williams home for its regular monthly meeting and Christmas party. Mrs WS Burge led devotionals and business. After discussions a social hour followed with the annual gift exchange. Refreshments were served to members and three guests. Hostesses were Mrs Williams Mrs Richman Mrs Lawrence Williams and Mrs Nellie Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
St John's Methodist Church
W R Williams
WS Burge
Burge
W.S. Burge
T. W. Ehter
Ar, Proudfoot
C. Richman
Cecil Smeder
D. Sloan
Lawrence Willams
Ralph Newcome
Dale Zinn
Lillian Marshall
Nellie Williams
Walter Stephens
Beryle Harden
Mary Frances Williams
Willams
R T S Class Holds Evening Meeting at First Baptist
The R T S of First Baptist Church met at the church at 7 30 for a regular meeting led by Mrs Opal Bryan who presented Christmas Eve poem and Luke chapter two scripture. Glennis Stevens Mada Robinson and Beulah Jane shared stories and poems while Mrs Belle White and Mrs Mabel Bartlett acted in dialogue roles. The president, Mrs Belle White, led a business session with reports from secretary and treasurer as many members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Opal Bryan
Glennis Stevens
Mada Robinson
Bethlehem
Beulah Jane
Angeles
Belle White
Pauline Williamson
Mame Williamson
Mable Bartlett
Lillie Alington
Norma Wolfe
Edna Defenbaugh
Mollie Shaw
Virginia Reed
Alice Scott
Frank Stilwell
Sarah Barcus
Ada Reese
Nellie Stevens
Beulan Jones
Orma Fornash
Jo Nutter
Pearl Ammon
Ruth Weirkhouser
Birth Announcements From Mr and Mrs Nile Here
Mr and Mrs Nile L Here of Bairaws West Virginia announce the birth of a son December 16 at Grafton City Hospital. The mother is Florence Hawkins of Faumont. The family reports two weeks leave with the baby. Murphy family relations noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nile L Here
Bairaws
West Virginia
Grafton City Hospital
Nile Leland
Florence Hawkins
Faumont
Dear Murphy
BO Murphy
Robley Street
Murphy
Hs Base
Norfolk
Charles Boylen
Willard Street
City Hospital
Navehe Ann
Dorothy Richerson
Afiylatd
Alta Putnam
Knolisvlle
Wiecud
Mary Blackburn Hosts Betas Christmas Plans
Members of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority met at the Nurses' home on Blue Mountain Avenue with Miss Mary Blackburn as hostess. They planned two Christmas baskets for needy families and a Christmas party with a gift exchange at the next meeting on December 27 at Mrs. Evelyn Dowell's home on Main Street. The program by Mrs. Mary Ellen Brown featured poetry set to music. A lengthy list of attendees and the director Mrs. Ira Carpenter followed. The note closes with a historical line: since 1775, U S Marines have made over 200 landings on foreign shores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Sigma Phi Sorarity
Bluemont Avenue
Mary Blackburn
Evelyn Dowell
Main Street
Mary Ellen Brown
Dollie Henderson
Jane Mathews
Flora Bartlett
Lalia Lingamfelter
Martha Gowans
Bernita Boylen
Aileen Moore
Betty Williams
Mary Jane Kirkpatrick
Mary Alice Burnside
Laura Mae Hoffman
Merry Ellen Brown
Rosemary Spencer
Ferrena Daugherty
Pauline Poling
Jean Floyd
Ira Carpenter
Ex Bilbo Favors War Contractors Spark Controversy
Ex senator Bilbo faced questions over aiding war contractors who had begun work on projects he helped secure. The record notes that his understanding involved manipulation by parties connected to those contractors, prompting scrutiny of influence and procurement practices.
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Bilbo
Bilbo says he fired Terry on December 15, 1945
Terry admits a dispute with Bilbo over a minor appointment caused him to stop acting as secretary from September 7 to October 9, 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bilbo
Terry
War Contracts Negotiations Highlight Mississippi Episode
Bilbo urged him to return and he stayed on the payroll during the dispute as Senator Ferguson R Michigan noted a period of significant war contract negotiations in Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bilbo
Ferguson
Mississippi
Senatorial spat over minor appointment described by witness
The witness testified that Terry said Bilbo asked who in the hell is United senator during an argument over a minor appointment. He quoted replying to the senator to take his senatorial secretaryship and go to hell, then he left with his coat.
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Terry
Kay
Bulls
Bilbo
Paul Dillon
St Louis
Dillon
Senate
Mead
Ferguson
R-Mich
Forrest Jackson
Jackson
Meridian
Miss
Lakeland
Fla
United
Ile
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Johnny Eckels
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Lumbago
Masterole
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W. Va
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Walnut Street
Jack Lucas
Grafton
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