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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1948

Page

2

Mrs Lawler Hosts Friendship Class at Christmas Meeting

Mrs W Lawler hosted the Friendship class of the Fetterman Methodist Church at her home. The gathering opened with carols, a Christmas reading by Mrs Mary McFarland, and a prayer by Rev E L Arnold. A light supper followed, with attendees including Rev and Mrs E L Arnold. Hospital news lists ten admitted and many discharged or visiting. The next monthly meeting is set for January 6 at Mrs Bessie Deets’s home, 134 Main Street, West.

W. ©. Lawler Friendship Clase Fetterman Methodist Church Mary McFarland E. L. Arnold Secon Tie Rey Hospital Grafton City Fosnitel Matilda Mannigan Grafton Ann Newcome McGraw Avenue Lu Cal Hospital Sara ,McVicker Maple Avenue Viola Redd Tunnelton James Ralph Reed West Washington Bligs Weaver David Bessie Deets Ber McCue Ida Shingleton Madlean Dortha Linn Lela McDaniel Jackie McDaniel Main Nuary 6 O West

Birth Announced for Peters and Jackson Families

Mr and Mrs Henry Peters of Simpson announce the birth of a daughter at City Hospital on Monday December 20 at 5 15 pm. The baby Mary Rose Joyce weighed eight pounds ten and three fourths ounces and is the Peters third child. The mother is Sylvia Mason daughter of Minnie D Mason. Father is Lawrence Jackson, employee at Hazel Atlas Glass Plant, son of Coral Jackson of West Main Street.

Mary Rose Joyce Lawrence Jackson West Main Street Sylvia “Mason Minnie D. Mason Hazel Atlas Glass Plant Coral Jackson

Fatal suffocation report with burns to guests and fireman

A victim died on arrival at the hospital from suffocation. Two guests, Thomas Matthews, 54, and Charles J. Wolf, 35, along with fireman Michael Kozak, 31, were treated for burns. Matthews fled the scene, unable to put on his shoes as flames spread.

Thomas Matthews Charles J. ‘Wolf Michael Kozak Matthews

Birthday Party Honors Sherry Petrovich and Guests

A birthday party was hosted by Mrs. Al Petrovich at her Blue Mont street home Saturday afternoon. Guests included Sherry Petrovich Charlene Petrovich Peggy Knotts and many others who enjoyed games and a dessert course beside a large Christmas tree.

Sherry Petrovich Charlene Petrovich Peggy Knotts al Petrovich Bluemont Street Sandy White Polly Orr Mary McKeen Nina Costolo Mary Armstrong Nancy Devers Kenneth Royce Elizabeth’ Stemple Hubert Armstrong William Devers Arnold Knotts C. W. Petrovich Morgantown Foger Knotts

Miss Lorraine McAvoy Honored At Linen Shower

Mrs Avanelle Roberty of Mannington hosted a linen shower at the Denton home on West Washington Street for Lorraine McAvoy soon to wed Brady Carothers on December 24. Guests included Mrs Ellis McAvoy, Miss Betty Jo McAvoy, Mrs Ethel Rendle, Miss Kathleen Young, Miss Barbara Carrothers, Miss Marion Gough, Miss Mary Frances Denton, Mrs E B Denton, Miss Lorraine McAvoy, and the hostess.

Avanelle Denton Roberty Mannington E. B. Denton West Washington Street Lorraine McAvoy Brady C. Carothers McAvoy Ellis McAvoy Betty Jo McAvoy Ethel Rendle Kathleen Young Barbara Carrothers Marion Gough Mary Frances Denton Avanelle Roberty

How to Fix Squeaky Double Hung Windows

Instructions advise applying paraffin to the sash ropes, pulling them out and letting them drop back several times to stop the ticking. This method aims to lubricate the ropes and restore smooth operation.

Christmas and club events fill December in Red Wing area

Community notices list multiple Christmas gatherings and meetings: Red Wing eius at Mrs A H Carroll on East Wilford at 8 p m, gift exchange. Ladies Auxiliary to the B of R T at K of P Hall 7 30 p m. Grafton Quota Club Christmas party at Hotel Grafton 6 30 p m. Kings Daughter's Class EV United Brethren church 7 30 p m. Joyce Missionary Society Hirst Baptist church regular meet and Christmas party. Woman's Club First Church of Christ Grand street 7 30 p m with party. W S C S General meeting St Pauls Methodist 7 30 p m. T S Class First Baptist at Mrs Mayme Williamson 7 30 p m with Christmas party. Haymond Community Club Christmas party 1 p m at Haymond church. Rebekah Annual Christmas Party Odd Fellows hall 7 45 p m with Rebekahs and families. Protected Home Circle V F W Hall 2 p m with juvenile party. Mountaineer Council Christmas events listed.

Red Wing Eius A. H. Carroll East Wilford Street Red’ Wing Eiu Idella Carroll B. of R. T K. of P. Hall Grafton Quota Club Grafton Evangelical United Brethren Church Ju Yce ‘Sionary Society Oma Fornash Norma Wolfe Clara Withers Betty Shaffer Minnie ‘Kins Dee Olin First Church of Chi Arlean Moore Grand Street St. Paul's Methodist Church First Baptist Church Mayme Williamson Mabel Bartlett Edna Defenbaugh Paulean Williamson Haymond Community Club Haymond Haymond Church Rebekah Oddfellows Hall Rebekahs Oddfellows

United American Mechanics Meet in VFW Hall

United American Mechanics will convene at the VFW Hall on East Main Street at 7:20 p.m. The gathering aims to discuss ongoing community concerns and organizational matters affecting local members.

United American Mechanics V. F. W. Hall East Main Street

Woman and two dead as suffocation incident reported

A fragmented page report notes a woman, identified as Mrs Madeleine Drost of Graduate Hospital, suffocated with two others dead at Hehnemann Hospital. A third person is mentioned as hospitalized in serious condition.

Hehnemann Hospital Graduate Hospital Madeleine Drost

Fragmentary text about cooking and sauce notes

The readable portions mention a cream sauce with horseradish and a note that meat or vegetables should not be overcooked to avoid loss of flavor. Some garbled phrases and placeholders interrupt the flow, offering no clear event or人物.

Sussy

Nut roasted frosting for cupcakes with almonds

A brief recipe note describes mending or adjusting frosting for cupcakes. It suggests melting butter and using it as a frosting base and adds optional finely chopped toasted almonds for a finishing touch.

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