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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1941

Page

3

Carr China Group Christmas Party Planned Tonight

The Carr China group employee Christmas entertainment is set for tonight at 7 30 in the Grafton Junior High auditorium. It features local talent, a program list including orchestra solos, dances, and a Santa Claus arrival, with a cordial invitation to the public.

Carr China Carr China Company Grafton Junior High Grafton High School Annabella Lee Harry Mildred Heffner Ray Raymond Lee Austin Shirel Tiny? Bryan Allen Staten Don Poling Kenneth Courtney Dale Chenoweth Wayne Daugher Betty Jo McAvoy Grafton High School Orchestra Sylvia Favish Betty Newham Betty Taylor Joan Wels Trumpeter Mary Belle Richman Bobby Leonard Frances Leonard Naomi Robinson Wayne Daugherty Dick Coffin Wheeler Carr Bachman Santa Claus Duncan Crystal Skaggs

Powder-Ene Sparkle for Grafton Women Soldout

Grafton women are urged to buy Powder-Ene with a new shipment arriving. The ad promotes keeping bugs looking like new and offers a sprinkle top can for immediate purchase.

Grafton Evans Furniture Store

Junior Order U A M meeting for officer election

All members are urged to attend the meeting to elect officers for the next term and to finalize plans for a district meeting scheduled on December 30.

Business Girls Meet For Yale Party Christmas Dinner

Cozy Rest hosted the annual Christmas dinner of the Business Girls club with tables festively decorated and place trees as cards. A 25 dollar donation to the Salvation Army was approved during the business session, followed by an exchange of gifts among members. Attendees included Peggy Warder, Martha Woodyard, and many others. Lucille Payne and M C McCorkle served as hosts.

Girl's Business Club Salvation Army Peggy Warder Martha Norman Woodyard John Waddell MC. McCorkle Dorothy Sapp Naomi Knotts Mar Jorie Bennett Margaret Moran Kenneth Shroyer Ward Blaney Hugh McPhail Paul Brestel Helen Menear Josephine Manley Imogene Devers Cora Ann Miller Helen Bippus Francis Warder Clifford Moran Ray Withers Mason Tucker Connie Reed Angela Gerkins Helen Gerkins Geneva Hiskey Mary Parrish Nellie Cook Betty Shields Merle Haddox Russel Mathews Lucille Payne M. C. McCorkle

Sunday School Social at West Main Street Methodist Church

The West Main Street Methodist church Sunday school class, led by Miss Sylvia Mason, was hosted by Mary Henderson. An informal business session followed by a Christmas gift exchange and refreshments prepared by the hostess and her mother for a list of attendees.

West Main Street Sylvia Mason Mary Henderson Alta Mae Rogers Jean Lowe Monford Cross Imary Haskins Norma Lee Fawley Louise Collins Avanelle Denton Mary Ellen Peters Vonda Bolyard Betty Craft

Tickets On Sale for Annual New Year's Ball

Mrs. Hubert Parrish announces ticket sales for Grafon Woman's Club annual New Year's Eve Charity Ball. Tickets are two dollars plus twenty cents tax, sale led by Mrs. T W Hetronimus Jr. Bud Bell's Orchestra will play at Grafton Senior High School field house December 21 from ten to two. Proceeds fund charity.

Hubert Parrish Grafon Woman's Club T. W. Hetronimus, Jr Bud” Bell Grafton Senior High School

Two Hostesses Plan Arch At Knottsville Church

Two hostesses at Knottsville church hosted a recent Sunday School gathering at Vera and Clara Luaadder home. Rev. Durmond Goodwin led devotionals and prayer. A business session approved erecting an arch in front of the church and drew names for a Christmas gift exchange.

Knottsville Church Vera Clara Luaadder Durmond Goodwin

Christmas Eve Carols After Meeting At Local Class

Members planned to sing Christmas carols on Christmas Eve after a business session. The group held bingo later in the evening with refreshments served by the hostesses. A small decorated tree centered the table. Attendees included Fred Boyles Leona Gull Clara Luzadder Frank Gull Betty Kincaid Lloyd Nestor Virginia Lee Thomas Alfred Lundy Francis Gull Junior Luzadder Vera Luzadder Helen Thomas Mary Boyles Jack Kincaid Mrs Gail Luzadder Mrs Geneva Luzadder Mrs Margaret Wiland and Rev Goodwin.

Haitesses Fred Boyles Leona Gull Clara Luzadder Frank Gull Betty Kincaid Lloyd Nestor Virginia Lee Thomas Alfred Lundy Francis Gull Junior Luzadder Vera Luzadder Helen Thomas Mary Boyle

Knottsville Four-H Club Holds Regular Meeting

The Knottsville Four-H club met at Knottsville school with President Fred Boyles presiding. A scrapbook committee was formed with Ary Boyles as chair. Kathryn Rhea spoke on project books and defense farm produce, naming members Clara Luaadder Vera Luzadder Elva Jean Sturms Carmen Kerns James Shroyer Mary Boyles Fred Boyles Betty Kincaid Virginia Lee Thomas Helen Thomas Jack Kincaid and Mrs. Gay Boyles in attendance.

Knottsville Four-H Club Knottsville Fred Boyles Businss Ary Boyles Kathryn Rhea Miss Rhea Clara Luaadder Vera Luzadder Elva Jean Sturms Carmen Kerns James Shroyer Mary Boyles Betty Kincaid Virginia Lee Thomas Helen Thomas Jack Kincaid Gay Boyles

West Virginia college diplomas awarded at Clarksburg

Miss Lenora Weaver completed a course at West Virginia Business College in Clarksburg and received the regular senior secretarial diploma. Several other students also earned diplomas and certificates at the same ceremony. Safe in Philippines news confirms Corporal Meredith C. DeMoss is safe at Fort Stotsenburg. In Washington, President Roosevelt nominated Lieut Gen Douglas MacArthur for promotion to full general.

Lenora ‘Weaver West Virginia Business College Clarksburg Philippines C. R. DeMoss Meredith C. DeMoss Fort Stotsenburg Washington Douglas MacArthur United States Army Far East Roosevelt

Thornton School Girl Injured By Automobile

Dorothy Hovatter, 10, of Thornton, was struck by an automobile driven by Charles Dewey Miller, 45, of Clarksburg route 2, on route 50 at the end of the Thornton bridge. Police said Miller was blameless. witnesses described the mishap and Miller assisted the injured girl to help.

Dorothy Hovatter Thornton Thornton Bridge Route 50 Charles Dewey Miller Clarksburg C. W., Dye Miller

Grafton City Hospital Discharge Details Minor Injuries

A patient treated for minor cuts and bruises was discharged from Grafton City Hospital after receiving care. No further medical actions were reported.

Grafton City Hospital

Atlantic City Hospital School of Nursing Announces Program

Atlantic City New Jersey offers a three year nursing program to high school graduates from the academic course. Uniforms and textbooks are supplied. The class enters in February. Apply to the Superintendent of Nurses.

Atlantic City Hospital School OF Nursing Atlantic City N. J Supp T. of

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