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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1946
Page
3
Society and club notes highlight Miss Etta A Francis as society reporter continuing local social coverage. Telephone contact listed as 185 for society inquiries and event notices.
Natalie Alice Dowden, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J E Dowden of this city, became the bride of William Glenn Gabbert, son of Mr. and Mrs. A Gabbert of Front Royal Virginia, in a quiet December 10 ceremony at 2:30 pm in the Methodist parsonage of Oakland Maryland. Rev J E Johnson officiated, with no attendants present. The couple resides on Dorsey Street after Mr Gabbert’s army service and current work with Grattan Taxi Company.
Members of the Delta Nu chapter of Tau Phi Lambda sorority met at Mrs. Elizabeth Sinsel's Dewey avenue home for a regular gathering. The event featured a business meeting led by Miss Sarah Sayres, carols, officer elections, a bridal shower for Mrs. Irma Stutler, a Secret Sisters reveal, a decorated tree, and refreshments provided by the hostess with help from Mrs. Pauline Keener and Mrs. Blanche Redinger.
Ladies auxiliary of the VFW meets at Mrs Russell's home on Long Street at 745 p.m. A Christmas gift exchange of 50e is planned. Beta Sigma Phi sorority holds a meeting and Christmas party at Mrs Evelyn Dowell's home on Main Street with a gift exchange. Names include Mrs Maxine Harvey Miss Sarah Sayres Mrs Pauline Keen and John Nelson Rinker.
Mrs C Rogers entertains the WSCS of Blueville Methodist with a December program including Silent Night and Christ mas Message readings. Officers and members outlined duties, discussed treasury plans, and planned a donation to India. Refreshments followed as hosts welcomed attendees.
The Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church gathered at Miss Helen Thayer’s Washington Street home for its annual Christmas party. Mrs. A. A. Miller presided, with Mrs. FS Smith in charge of devotionals and topics by Mrs. R. O. Campbell, Mrs. A. A. Miller, and Mrs. F. B. Suddarth. Mrs. Earl Wilkinson reviewed The Other Wise Man Artaban, which the members enjoyed.
A brief business meeting included secretary and treasurer reports. The Mizpah benediction followed by an exchange of gifts and evening refreshments prepared by Miss Thayer and assistants. Two visitors, Mrs Ada Strauss and Mrs Karl Wilkinson, attended.
The report notes slick surfaces across the area with temperatures rising from 32 at 6 40 am to 34 by noon. Snow is expected later this afternoon changing to rain, with warmer weather tonight and into Saturday.
Local notes list Karol Ang of Farmont visiting friends over the holidays. Mrs Lawns, Mrs A. E. Leonard, and Mrs Ceatsuu-Mogantown host gatherings. Major Wo M fetetles and visiting Mere- Major Wo M. fetetles Oruininee depart Washington. Crawford Compton of this city plans a return to Greey hospital. he will go back to Washington today.
Christmas season mailing continues as air mail letters are to be delivered nationwide by Christmas Day. The post office department urges senders to mail holiday cards this weekend to ensure on time delivery.
Charleston December 20 Superintendent W W Trent urged a $3 3 million rise in the state school budget to fund roughly $50 monthly teacher raises and a $7 769 815 use of the state surplus to aid counties with building programs He said the plan would largely use the general fund and the surplus with a $25 per pupil increase in state aid for 415 000 pupils in 1947 48 to raise basic salaries from $2 000 yearly to masters degree holders and to boost maintenance and other school staff pay.
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