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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1949

Page

3

Grafton High hosts year one home economics tea

In a pine and holly decorated room the first year food class at Grafton High held a tea from 4 15 to 5 p m supervised by Miss Nellie Cook. Margaret Curry provided Christmas music. Virginia Jim Todd presided at the tea table with several hostesses and guest attendees listed.

Grafton High School Nellie Cook Margaret Curry Virginia Jim Todd Mary McVicker Mary Wood Patty van Horn Carol Kimble Gail Sharp Edith Jane Williams Carrie Betty Poling Jess Eel ‘Trickett Donna Wonlyard Edna Layton Glennis Stevens Billy Glover Mary Alice Cochran The Reporter June Efaw Ida Curry Eisner Mildred W. Haddox Frances Nucci Sherman Haselden A. V. Yoho Mars. Burnett Ellen Cochran Thelma Sharp Geneve Sharp Mary Efaw Freddie Efaw Mary Humphreys Nellie L. Williams Barbara Cather Dorothy Bolyard Ruth Freeze Grace L. White Grace M. Watkins Paschal Stevens Jean Williams Nora Williams R. N. Clayton Susie Keyser G. F. Todd M. J. Mackey Cole Miss Batten Wood

Christmas Music At Wells Home Social Honors Choir

The Senior choir of West Main Street Methodist church held its annual Christmas social at Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Wells 1312 West Main. Mrs. Clari bel Upton led Christmas songs, then a business meeting with Mrs. Wells president. Officers reelected include Mrs. Wells, Abe Tackett, and Louise Arble. A set of crystal ware was given to organist Mrs. J. H. Davis. A luncheon followed with a gift exchange.

West Main Street Methodist Church C. W. Wells West Main Street Claribel Upton Wells Louise Arble Abe Tackett Arble J. H. Davis Robert Avble Thomas Rogers Ruth Henderson Lulu Mahaffey Gladys McDaniel Ellen Rinnler Paul E. Trimpey

Christmas Party Held By D of A

Pride of Preston Council No 3 Daughters of America held a Christmas party in Taylor hall after the weekly meeting. The hall was festooned for the season and members enjoyed games and a tree program. Mrs Kathryn McGnuffie celebrated her birthday with the group singing Happy Birthday. Refreshments were served.

W. R. Mankins Tunnelton Pride of Preston Council No. 3 Daughters of America Taylor Hall Wen Karthryn McGnuffie Sentinel and District Della Taylor

Christmas Party At Tunnelton Methodist Draws Local Ladies

A large turnout from the community attended a Christmas party in the social rooms of the Tunnelton Methodist church Friday evening. Guests included Mrs Durward Pratt and many other local residents and their families, sharing festive cheer and fellowship.

Emma Feather Carrie ‘Taylor Tunnelton Methodist Church

Excited Over Carnegie Debut Youth Fellowship

Decorations and a short Christmas program set a festive mood as Lois Hall and Sylvia Reeder hosted a movie night for about 40 members and parents. Weekend guests included Phyllis Goff, Lula Pratt, and local families, with students from Potomac and Marshall College visiting. Foster Maier spent the weekend with his parents in Ambridge while others traveled home for Christmas. The article also notes a State Department stance on travel to Hungary and related Soviet bloc tensions, with travel advisories and passport restrictions affecting Americans.

Lois Hall Sylvia Reeder

TV Tonight On Air Highlights From NBC CBS And ABC

Listings show NBC schedule with Break The Bank and District Attorney at 9 and 10 30 PM CBS features Mr Chameleon Dr Christian and Crime drama The Drama plus Groucho Marx Quiz Burns and Allen And Loretta Young in Family Theatre on ABC Also Lone Ranger Sherlock Holmes and Lawrence Welk Show air later with On Trial and I Love A Mystery across channels Tuesdays.

NBC CBS Bill Crosby Ethel Barrymore Burns and Allen ABC Mbs Loretta Young

U S Bans Somtmen Sum Page One In 1926 Treaty Breach

A brief item notes United States actions against Hungary under the 1926 Commercial Treaty for alleged breaches including refusal to allow consular access and contacts with Vogeler, signaling diplomatic friction and policy measures.

Hungary United States Vogeler Gove

Russians Continue Repatriation Stance Amid Tokyo Tensions

The article notes about 1.3 million Japanese prisoners freed over four years with 209,000 more sought by Americans and Japanese authorities. Supreme Commander MacArthur questions Soviet repatriation, which has influenced public opinion in Japan. The United States raised the issue on the council agenda as families seek missing soldiers and Russia’s refusal to return 10,000 war criminals is cited.

MacArthur United States Council Japan Japanese Communist Party Tov Sebald

Japanese repatriation toll cited in Soviet camps

The report details American views on repatriation noting disease exposure and malnutrition among Japanese POWs held by the Soviets. It cites 374,041 Japanese formerly in Soviet hands as dead and unreturned to Japan, highlighting grave humanitarian concerns and harsh labor conditions. The text also recalls Charlemagne’s mythic asbestos cloth anecdote.

Sebald Japan

Morgan Baby Passes Away at Home Tuesday

Paul Duane Morgan died at 9 45 p m Tuesday at his parents home 540 West Main street He was born December 18 and was the first child of Paul J Morgan and Naomi Nester Morgan Grandparents include Mr and Mrs Willie Nester of Grafton and Mr and Mrs L P Morgan of Graf ton Also note a coconut kisses recipe tip suggesting lemon rind.

Paul Duane Morgan West Main Street Paul J. Morgan Naomi Nester Morgan Willie Nester Grafton L. P. Morgan

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