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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1955

Page

3

Alpha Mu Holds Meeting Fetes Children At Carrico Home

The Alpha Mu chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met at Mrs Kenneth Daugherty home for a regular session. Christmas party plans were announced for January 4 at Valley Inn with reservations via Mrs Daugherty or Mrs Bud Harman. The children's Christmas party occurred Sunday at Mrs Donald Carrico’s Brownlow Park with gifts, program, and refreshments.

Alpha Mu Beta Sigma Phi Kenneth Daugherty Fred Jackson Daugherty Valley Inn Bud Harman Donald Carrico Brownlow Park Richard Carroll Daughtery Betty Patterson Charles Carpenter Genevieve Carpenter Richard’ DeMoss Danaid Carrico Marion Hicks Mildred Carpenter Norman Deakin L. H. Painter Lawrence Shaffer Richard Carrall Jack Hussion Kenneth Boylan Donald Moran Jasper Kalo

Rebekahs Yale Party Tonight Open To No 31

Grafton Rebekah lodge 22 met in LO OF hall with Lottie Shoemaker in charge. Degree of Rebekah conferred on Hazel Murphy by staff. Draping altar in memory of Nell DeFord who died November 7 in Charleston WV. Officer nominations held. plans for Christmas party and gift exchange. Invitation extended to Subordinate No 31 and families. 50 cent gift exchange. Ill members reported. cards and flowers sent. Seasons greetings from Florida members.

Grafton Rebekah Loge Lo.o.f. Hall Lottie Shoemaker Noble Grand Rebekah Hazel Murphy Nell DeFord Assembly West Virginia Charleston Florida

Santa to Visit Eagles at Yule Party Wednesday

Santa Claus is set to arrive at the Eagles hall Wednesday night at 7 30 to preside as master of ceremonies at the annual Christmas party for the Eagles and Auxiliary. Children will be guests of honor with Yuletide surprises planned. Members meet tonight to finalize plans and further announcements will follow. The hall will feature Yule greenery and a lighted Christmas tree.

Santa Claus Eagles Hall The Eagles

Simpson PTA Social Funds Aids Lunch Room Project

The Simpson P A M et at Simpson Grade School with President Mrs Loren Vincent presiding Devotions led by Miss Pauline Bend. Report on proceeds and purchase of a mixer for the lunch room from the November social. 13 members present. Christmas program by Simpson Grade School this afternoon. Flemington Baptist Church Adult and Junior Choir present a program Joseph and Nat ity on December 1 at 7 30 pm with pictures.

Simpson Grade School Loren Vincent Pauline Bend Vincent Raymond Bartlett Pau Fleming Stanley Davi Jule Barnys Charis Smith Guk Lockhart Tro Firewater Lee Green Pauline Benda Raymond Bartett Joy Daley Thomas Turnbull Leen Vincent Selvpy Bar Lett Flemington

Hospital admissions and discharges listing many names

A long, scattered notice lists hospital admissions on December 17 and 18 for multiple individuals including Dora Gough Fran ces Zinn Ruth Ellen Creek Dorothy Murphy and others along with discharge entries for December 17 and 18 featuring Salal Bevilock Mary Knight Clarence Bolyard Ted Stilwell Betty Ringler Paula Klepfel Ethel Kay Shackelford Denzil Mayle Char lie Wood Lewana Burton Virginia Miller Marian Bolyard Iva Boice Kina Woodyard and more. It also notes manufacturing supplies accounting for about a third of non farm wage and salary jobs in the United States across transport, communication, trade, and finance. It adds that US farmers operate from 60 to 65 percent of all world farm tractors.

Salal Bevilock Philippi Mary Knight Clarence Bolyard Rt. 1 Tennelton Ted Stilwell West Washington St Betty Ringler Paula Klepfel Ethel Kay Shackelford West Bluemont Denzil Mayle Moatsville Charlie Wood Tunnelton Lewana Burton Maple Ave Virginia Miller Thornton Marian Bolyard Newburg Iva Boice Kina Woodyard Jefferys St United States Transportation, Communication, Trade and Finance

Women Of Moose Plan Gay Yule Time Festivity

The Women of the Moose held their chapter night on December 4. They donated to the underprivileged children's Christmas party and prepared a gift for the student nurse they sponsor. Plans were finalized for the Moose Home Christmas party on Sunday and a shower for Mrs. Shirley Hilkey. Names of guests and gifts were arranged, with Patty Pitzer organizing the shower. Also set were plans for the Midwinter Conference in January. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Davis attended the funeral of Mrs. Davis's aunt, Lucy Kinesey, in Clarksburg. A local meat energy note ended with a trivia line about global meat shares.

Women of the Moose the Moose Home Shirley Hilkey Rose Pylés Flora Gooseman Jonn Coffman Blanche Robert Davis Mr. Davis Lucy Kinesey Simpson W. Va Clarksburg

Community calendar December 19 to 22 events

Calendar items list church, club, and auxiliary meetings across December 19 through 22. Activities include Christmas programs, parties, and officer elections at Aerie Hall, St Pauls Lutheran, Andrews church, Pruntytown PTA, Rebekah Lodge, D of A, St Pauls W S C S, Hebron Baptist, First Baptist, D A R, East End PTA, Stitch and Chatter, E U B church, Kings Daughters, and a Community Building Fund benefit sale at Roberts Hardware starting 9 am.

F.O.E Aerie Hall St. Paul's Lutheran Church the Andrews Church LM. Thorp East Main St Pruntytown Pta B. of R. T K. of P. Hall Rebekah Lodge No. 22 Odd Fellows D. of A. Lodge D. of A. Hall St. Paul's W.S.C.S Hebron Baptist Church Glady Creek Womens Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church D.A.R Rhea Fisher East End Stitch and Chatter Club Kings Daughters E.ub Wekwire Farm Women's Club Roberts Hardware

Blueville Class Plans Christmas Baskets Delivery

December meeting of the Blueville Methodist church Leadership class held in the church hall conducted a brief business session led by the president. A Christmas basket project was organized for the Methodist Children's Home in Burlington. Refreshments were served to listed members and guests. Next meeting set for January 10 at the church.

Bluevil Charles Huffman Linda Rogers Joyce Ann Moore Sandra Moore Chuckie Walls Tommie Walls

E U B Otterbein Class Yule Feast Program Enjoyed

The Phillip Ottenbein Bible Class of the E U B Church held its annual Christmas party and dinner at the church. Members and guests praised decorations and the program led by Harold Wailer. Devotions opened with singing, scripture read, prayers offered, and a solo performed. The class adopted a needy family and collected gifts.

Phillip Ottenbein E.U.B. Church Harold Waller Mildred Jenkins Pauline Keener Rita Reed Georgia Bell Harold Wailer Rena Proudfoot John Jenkins Mary Margaret Ward Mabel Waller Elizabeth Sinsel Jaca Charles V, Tate Ottenbein Cooper Jaen Bernie Travis Clyd, Withers Rita Ried Harold Walker Mary Margaret Ware Bucklew Mable Ried Carl Sinsel Ghayley Bell Betty Harper Pouthip’Jenkin Shyrl Jenkin

Birth of baby boy to Richard and wife Zinn

A baby boy weighing 8 pounds 14 ounces was born at 6 53 p m on December 14 to Mr and Mrs Richard Zinn of 310 Walnut Street Tarantulas are not usually dangerous though poisonous Some have been kept as pets

Richard Zinn Walnut St

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