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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1946

Page

3

Clellands to Observe Golden Wedding Anniversary

Prominent Taylor County couple Mr and Mrs H L Bert Clelland will celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 to 5 Sunday at the home of their daughter Mrs Roy Kiger 918 West Main Street The couple married December 20 1896 at Boothesville Rev John W Stalnaker officiated The Clellands have eight children seven living eleven grandchildren and one great grandchild Both in good health Mr Clelland 75 is a retired Baltimore and Ohio railroad telegraph operator and farmer Mrs Clelland 69 was born in New Geneva Pennsylvania and they have long been active in local affairs They have lived in Boothesville Colfax Barrickville Benton s Ferry and Fairmont and spent last winter in California Their children include Carol Clelland Roy Kiger Noel Clelland James Clelland Jo Claire Sigler and June Clelland Each survivor joined by spouses and families will be represented at the gathering.

Bert) Clelland Grafton Roy Kiger West Main Street Clelland Baltimore Ard Ohio Railroad Lelland Boothesville J. W Boice John W. Stalnaker Clellands Country Club Colfax Barrickville Benton’s Ferry Fairmont California New Geneva Shinnston Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Country Club Road Carol Clelland Benton's Ferry Noel Clelland Wickwire James Clelland Boyd Street Jo Claire Sigler June Clelland Cleveland

Kings Daughters Class Holds Christmas Party

The Kings Daughters class of the Evangelical United Brethren church met for a monthly gathering in the church classroom. The room featured holiday decorations and a lighted Christmas tree as Myrtle Mathews Beverly Sue Outright Sandra Coutney joined in the program led by Mrs. O A Jenkins and presided over by President Mrs O W Hoffman.

Kings Daughters Evangelical United Brethren Church O. A. Jenkins Myrtle Mathews Beerly Sue Outright Sandra Coutney D. W. Jaco R. C Sloan Patty Phyllis Burnside

Christmas Parties and Gatherings Among Local Organizations

On December 19 multiple groups hold events at various venues including the Masonic Temple and homes. Eastern Star Women’s Club meets for a Christmas party and gift exchange at 8 o’clock. Delta Nu Chapter of Tau Phi Lambda sorority hosts a party with election and installation of officers. Forest Woodmen Circle plans a party at Mrs Elizabeth Sinsel’s home with secret sisters revealed. Also on December 19 Mrs Jim Sturm hosts a weekly sewing club gathering with a Christmas exchange at 8 pm. December 20 Ladies auxiliary of the VFW visits Mrs Russell’s home for a Christmas gift exchange at 7:45 pm. December 27 Beta Sigma Phi sorority organizes a meeting and Christmas party at Mrs Evelyn Dowell’s home with a gift exchange.

Eastern Star Women's Clib Masonic Temple Pillath Cass Fiet Basti Ochreh Delta Nu Tau Ph. Lambda Corority Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle Elizabeth Sinsel Dewey Avenue Jim Sturm Heer High Street VFW Russell Long Street Beta Sizma Phi Sorority Evelyn Dowell Main Street

Evening gathering notes from local club meeting

After the meeting an exchange session occurred hosted by the executive committee including Mrs. C Crall and others. Refreshments followed for members and guests such as Mrs. L H Bragg Mrs. Carl Boylen Mrs. Ray Bunside and daughters Patty Phyllis Beverly Sue Sandra Courtney and many more.

C. “. Crall Sherman Reed WW Hoffman Lloyd Bragg FM. Squires L. H Bragg Carl Boylen Ray Bunside Patty Phyllis F. M. Squires Charles Warder

Christmas Pageant By St John S Methodist Church

St John s Methodist Church presents a Christmas pageant at 7 30 Sunday in the church auditorium. The Nativity story unfolds on stage with poems and songs old and new as a spotlight enhances the decorations. Cast includes Gayle Zinn Daisy Poling Mary Harris Lena Powell Ethel Balser Mary Lou Bolyard Helen Freeman Ruth Balser Leona McFaland Juanita DeMoss Thelma DeMoss Betty Jo Roomsburg Harry Polini Lawrence Williams John Hoskinson Wilbert Dicodemus Billy Padfoot plus Joyce McKinney Barbara Deyers Isabel Henderson Vivian Snider Glein Williams Jackie Roomsbury Ronald Skidmoe Jimmie Glenn Redvert Hoskinson Jerry Zinn Scott Burge Bernard Nester Ronald Nicodemus and Jimmie Roomsburg. Nellie Will compiled and elected the play.

St. John's . Methodist Church Christ Gayle Zinn Daisy Poling Mary Harris Lena Powell Ethel Balser Mary Lou Bolyard Helen Freeman Ruth Balser Leanoa McFaland Juanita DeMoss Thelma DeMoss Betty Jo Roomsburg Harry Polini Lawrence Wiliams John Hoskson Wilbert Dicodemus Billy Padfoot Joyce McKinney Barbara Deyers Isabell Henderson Vivian Snider Glein Williams Jackie Roomsbury Ronald Skidmoe Jimmie Glenn Redve’t Hoskinson Jerry Zinn Scott Burge Bernard Nester Ronald Nicodemus Jimmie Roomsburg Nellie Will

Music staff and electricians listed for event

W. Cody Grow serves as music director and Mrs Hazel Hoskin is the organist. Electricians are Billy Zinn and Billy Devers.

W. Cody Grow Hazel Hoskinson Billy Zinn Billy Devers

Quotas Annual Christmas Party Held at Ronay’s Dairy Bar

Quota club held its annual Yuletide party at Ronay’s Dairy Bar with colorful decorations and a lighted tree. Nearly 50 Quotarians and guests enjoyed performances by local talent including Roberta Chenoweth, Jack Coole, Mabel Randolph, and Nancy Ann Staley, plus Christmas carols and gift exchanges.

Quota Club Ronay Roberta Chenoweth HK Dedendorfer Jack Coole Mabel Randolph Betty Nancy Ann Staley Sarai Sayres Mary Kathryn Walters Sarah Sayres Donna Ryan Elizabeth Mahaffey Grace Marie Bartlett

Marian Martin Pattern 9065 Delights With Embroidered Frock

The Grafton Sentinel advertises Marian Martin pattern 9065 for a round neckline frock with gay embroidery and a bolero look. It notes sizes 2 to 6, fabric needs for size 6, and a mail order price in cents with the book’s directions and peppy vintage language.

Marian Martin Grafton Sentinel Nept. P. O Ecemen O York

Local residents depart for Port Arthur Texas visit

Left for Port Arthur to visit son in law James Love and daughter Mrs Love. Grand Sentinel R C Madera, son of the late Clark and Mary Madera, serves as worthy patron of Takoma Park Eastern Star. Washington DC named Grand Sentinel for District of Columbia Chapter. Missing Miss Ata Miller listed as dancer in Stone School of the Dance recital at local high school.

Texas Lawrence V. Atha Port Arthur James Love R C. Madera Clark and Mary Madera Order of Eastern Star Takoma Park Washington, D. C District of Columbia Ata Miller Chester Miller Grafton Stone School

Needlework Book and free pattern offer instructions

Charleston reports a civil suit seeks $75,000 in damages against the government. Veterinarian Don R. Nickell says a truck struck him while attending to livestock at Alderson Federal Reformatory for Women, January 3. The action is filed under the Federal Tort Claims Act.

Charleston Lewisburg Federal Reformatory For Women At Alderson Don R. Nickell Nickell

Plane crashes near city after forced landing on US Route 250

Two young men Will ian Arnett 26 and Linn Mayes 19 were admitted to hospitals with injuries deemed minor after a small plane made a forced landing about five miles from Charleston on US Route 250 Authority still needed. A second item notes relaxation of non residential construction permits and states state director AH Cooper of the Civilian Production Administration comments on authorization requirements. The article mentions the world’s largest topaz at 130,800 carats and includes stray text about baking instructions and a tea leaf line.

Lieved Charleston AH. Cooper

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