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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1956

Page

6

Flemington WSCS Plans For Projects

Gratton Sentinel reports Flemington Women’s Society of Christian Service discusses fund drives for the church renovation and Christmas charity. Invitations are issued to Helen Clare Galvin and Wenard Rough Weaver for December 27 nuptials in Seattle.

Ralph Galvin Seattle Wash Helen Clare Wenard Rough Weaver Our Lady of Fatima Church Miss Galvin Beulah G. Reppert Edmund Hare Reppert Mr. Weaver Ward Weaver Galloway

Morgantown Man Heads New Ohio TB Hospital

Dr Harold H Cashman of St Clairsville has been named superintendent of the new tuberculosis hospital at Nelsonville effective March 1 He 27 a former TB patient now leads the Belmont Sanatorium and is a Morgantown West Virginia native and WVU graduate with a Temple University PhD

Columbus State Health Department Harold H. Cashman St. Clairsville Nelsonvile Cashman Belmont Sanatorum Morgantown West Virginia University Temple University Philadelphia

Anti Sub Post Guards East From Enemy Craft

Norfolk Washington area reports a new star anti-submarine warfare post within U S Atlantic Fleet Headquarters. Vice Admiral Frank T Watkins named to command Atlantic Fleet anti-submarine warfare activities, as announced by Admiral Jerauld Wright.

Norfolk U.S Atlantic Fleet Navy Jerauld Wright Atlantic Fleet Frank T. Watkins

Rosemont Church WSCS Christmas Party Highlighted

Rosemont Church WSCS held a Christmas party with Mrs Nadine Nestor and Mrs Mary Ellen Haney leading. Scriptural reading, carols, and a gift exchange featured, as members and guests attended including Minnie Goodwin, Alma Crouse mourned, and Clare Bell Flint purchasing cards for ill members.

V.s.c.s. of Bailey Memorial Methodist Church Nadine Nestor Mary Ellen Haney Nestor Howard Caldwell Lawson Carder Marrietta Brown Della Crouse Pauline Haney Birdell Jones Richard Haney Judy Brown Sharon Shreve Harry Bailey Bessie McCloy Dora Harman Martha Bailey Mary Ann McCloy William Nestor Clara Mitchell Clare | Bell Flint Mabel Reed Mary Dean Stephen Simon Marritta Brown Frank Christian Howard ‘Caldwell Minnie Goodwin Eva Tallman Minnie Fawlsy Denny Jones Katherine Jane Carder Ian Marks Elizabeth Carder Carolyn Nestor Ruth Ellen Kelley Sharon Nestor Sharon Jones Charley Sterling Jennett Brown Geneva Humphry Santa Claus

Birth of Kathryn Michele Simon in Clarksburg Hospital

Mary Francis Simon and John R. Harels announce the birth of their daughter Kathryn Michele on December 7 in a Clarksburg hospital. She weighs six pounds six ounces. Grandparents include William C. Lane of Painesville Ohio and John Rheuben Harris of Pine Bluff. Father serves at Fort Riley Kansas.

Mary Francis Simon Wer John R. Harels Clarksburg Kathryn Michele Cora Ellen Lane William C. Lane Painesville Ohio John Rheuben Harris Pine Bluff Fort

Giant Carrier To Join Fleet In Mediterranean

NORFOLK VA The supercarrier Forrestal will head for the Mediterranean Jan 21 sailing from Mayport Florida for duty with the U S 6th Fleet The 60000 ton warship marks the first time a ship of that class has joined American naval forces on foreign stations Its sister ship Saratoga is slated for the Mediterranean later next year.

Norfolk Forrestal Mediterranean Mayport Fla U.S. 6Th Fleet Saratoga

Local Visit and Church Socials Highlight Charleston News

Mrs. Oscar Lang and families from Charleston visited Mr. and Mrs. Charles B Brown. Mrs. Estel Moore and Joe Kostensky visited Kenneth Brown in a Claiburg hospital. Bailey Memorial church children plan a Christmas party Wednesday 5 to 7 pm with gift exchange. Carder Bible Class meets 7 30 pm at the church led by Mildred Frum with Clara Mitchell hosting. party includes gift exchange and covered dish dinner.

Oscar Lang Joe Kinney Alma Anderson Charleston Charles B. Brown Estel Moore Joe Costensky Kenneth Claburg Bailey Memorial Church Minnie Goodwin Gettle Christian Lawson Carder Clara Mitchell

Americans Move a Forest Indoors At Yuletide History

A vast forest of over 31 million evergreen trees is moved indoors nationwide for Christmas, with two thirds of homes and many businesses displaying trees. The industry blends Canadian imports and U.S. plantations, with a multi‑million dollar wholesale and retail trade.

John F. Semnbower Central Press Association United States Canada North Dakota Pennsylvania New York Montana Kalispell Eureka America Fort’ Dearborn Chicago Loop

Spectacular Auto Show Dazzles With Colorful Car Parade

The televised Auto show billed as the best yet dazzles with 125 glamorous cars and 66 new trucks. New Coliseum in New York City enhances spectacle as a rainbow on wheels. The exhibit showcases bright designs with white sidewall tires and blue accents, creating striking visuals despite rain.

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