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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1957
Page
2
Paul McCobb, a leading New York designer, analyzes 1957 design highs and lows. He notes color use, blue tones, island carpets, warm woods like walnut and teak, plastic accessories, and aluminum versatility as key trends shaping 1958 homes, while criticizing pseudo Spanish Mexican styles as unsuitable.
The Fetterman Methodist MYF met in the church sanctuary for a Christmas themed worship service and program led by Nancy Linn. Nancy Linn was elected president with Billy Johnson as vice president, resignations of Paul Taylor and his wife accepted as they join the Young Adult Class, and Santa distributed gifts after a seasonal social.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary met at Mrs. Ola Demoss home for the annual Christmas party. Thelma Shahan presided over a brief business session and a donation was made to the Veterans Hospital at Clarksburg. A candy and nut basket was sent to Anna Scott in Grafton City Hospital with urging for cards. A Thanksgiving basket for a needy family was reported. Bath mat winner Mary Warder and thanks to the public for bazaar and bake sale support were noted. Upcoming Third District meeting in Masontown December 15. Grafton Auxiliary had twelve members. gift exchange occurred. refreshments served by Mrs. Demoss to numerous members and guests. Next meeting December 27 at the post home. Birthdays to be celebrated. Indonesia has wet and dry seasons. no winter or summer. Northern lights can illuminate earth about half as much as a full moon.
Mrs. Mary V. Smith of Maple Avenue leaves for Fort Worth Texas to spend the winter months with her children Mr. and Mrs F W Smith and Mr. and Mrs James Walters. The item mentions a Christmas display and decor details amid a stray line about an automotive headlight arrangement.
Mrs. Robert Sprouse and children were discharged after hospitalization for flu and pneumonia. Visiting Sunday included Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Clark and family. Mrs. Lillian Clarkson hosted the Sandy Creek Farm Women's Club December meeting with only four members due to cold weather. Harriet Matlick and sons visited her father Oran Hamilton Sunday. Virgil Funk Bill Clarkson and Junior Jenkins hunted pheasants near Marquess earlier this week. Betty Clarkson and Kathy Hamilton stayed overnight with Carrie and Cora Funk. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sprouse shopped in Grafton Friday. Jackets are wild dogs believed to be the progenitors of domesticated dogs.
Miss Mary Ellen Carpenter daughter of Mr and Mrs Alden E Carpenter has completed a medical secretarial course and will return to Morgantown after spending Christmas holidays at home.
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