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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1950
Page
3
James Davis and Maxwell Barnes report that on Tuesday evening December 19 Flemington High School basketball travels to Bridgeport to face Bridgeport with Tiano and Buckannon refereeing.
Members of the Friendship Club at Fetterman Methodist Church enjoyed an evening at the home of Mrs Rosa Weaver on Boyd Street with co hostess Mrs Beat rice McCue. After a devotional and brief business session a Christmas program followed and refreshments were served. Guests included Rosa Wen er Lena McDaniel Mike Deets Hagel Wither Ida Shingleton Dorthy Linn Dessie Hall Katie Keener Lily Patterson Dol ores Poling Mary Dawson Vera Tucker Edna Trader Eva Weaver Beatrice McCue Bliss Weaver David Weaver Kathy Poling. The next meeting is set for January 9 1951 at Mrs Edna Trader s West Main Street. The group later gathered at Mrs Dale Watkins home for a devotional led by Mrs Dorsey Stutler and a business session with Mrs Dale Watkins and Miss L Crouser. Attendees included Samuel Devers Lloyd W Paling Callie Colebank Grorse Russell Turner Mrs William ale Watkins Poling Lenora Hous er Orval Devers Cabol Watkins Wendill Turner Butch and Norma Jean Kier June and Jimmie Poling.
At the Wickwire Farm Women's club December meeting a gift exchange occurred and project chairmen were appointed. Plans include Better Living led by Mrs. Orval De ers, Homes by Mrs. William Kiger, Health and Nutrition by Mrs. Dale Watkins, and Citizenship and 4-H by another member.
December activities include Ladies Auxiliary meeting at 7 30 pm with a gift exchange at K of P Hall. Redwing Club hosted by Mrs Bana Poling on Walter Street. Quota Club gathering at Grafton Hotel 6 30 pm with a Christmas party. Business Girls Club party and gift exchange at Miss Thelma DeMoss home at 8 pm with Gloria Squires Virginia Stine and Jamie Wiseman as organizers. Mountain City Council No 49 Daughter of America holds a covered dish dinner at 6 30 pm in the D of LA Hall with a 50 cent gift and Christmas gift exchange.
December 19 to 21 events across First Baptist Emma Rouars Bible Class West Maple Street church Royal Neighbors of America Missionary Society Eastern Star Women’s Club and the Younger group plan Christmas meetings gift exchanges readings and hospitality activities at homes and temples in town.
Panrsok in Thailand has historically depended on floating pontoons and piles along the Me Nam river and nearby canals for its core settlement. The practice reflects a waterborne cityscape shaped by waterways, with homes and infrastructure adapting to riverine conditions.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Fraternal Order of Eagles plans a special meeting at the club at 8:00 p.m. Friday followed by an initiation ceremony. Arrangements have been made for a 50 cent Christmas gift exchange to be held.
The Flemington News lists students earning straight A averages over six weeks. Named are Richard Gobel Maxine Smith Lois Springer Jean Blake Anita Helmick Ann Johnson Anna Millinovich Barbara Cole Jean Lough Shirlene Shreve Wilma Welch Ernest Dale Casseday Joe Gregory Angela Pollard Vivian Newhouse Betty Richardson Rosemont’s Christian Service group held its monthly meeting at Bailey Memorial Church. Rose Marie Mitchel and Mary Ellen Carder led the Christmas program with help from Virginia Varebes and Nolan Sansom. Carder Mitchel Drinner and Shirley Drinner sang. prayers were offered by Mitchel and Sansom. Mrs. Martha Bailey presided over business.
Members gathered at the Masonic Hall to exchange gifts and honor the Known Secret Sisters list led by Mrs. C. C. Mitchel and others. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Frank Christian and colleagues as Robert P. Johnson recounted the chapter history since its inception.
Glenn Boyles, 20, Alexander, WV, named sectional winner in the 1950 National 4-H Soil and Water Conservation program. He attended the Chicago Club Congress with trip expenses paid by Firestone. His 124-acre farm features contour furrows, diversion ditch, lime and fertilizer treated pasture, contour stripping, minerals, and planting of 5000 trees and 1000 multi flora roses. Corn yields rose from 25 to 600 bushels per acre. wheat and oats more than doubled. He leads the club as president and junior leader and has attended Boys State Camp twice. The award recognizes 16 of 46 outstanding club members under Extension Service and USDA cooperation.
The senior play cast and production staff were guests of Mr. Frank Hedrick at Ira Greathouse’s home. Music and games filled an evening of fellowship with light refreshments for Lois Springer Betty Drainer Ida Mae McDonald Mary Hodkins Mary Lou Neal Violet Gibson Virginia Gibson Alma McCauley Betty Cox Elizabeth Pellegrino Barbara Johnson Edward Gobel Carmen Guzzi Richard Cardet John McKinney. The event followed the cast’s celebration of their work and staff support.
Private Marion R. Frank, 19, son of Mrs. W. Frank of Route 3 Grafte, Texas, has completed his Air Force basic airmen indoctrination course at Lackland Base. The training prepares him for further technical schooling and assignment in a specialized field after a scientific aptitude evaluation.
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