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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1955

Page

3

West Main Street Methodist Choir Christmas Dinner Event

West Main Street Piety choir hosted a Christmas dinner and gift exchange at Mr and Mrs Clifford Wells home. Guests included Mrs Bessie Davis organist and Mrs Abe Tackett choir director, with a social hour and choir rehearsal after.

Clifford Wells West Main St Bessie Dabis Abe Tackett Clifford Sturm Robert Atbel Lula Mahaffey Ruth Henderson Bessie Davis Gladys McDaniel Ralph Gibson Hoseless

Cultural Gardens Progress in Rockefeller Park

The project began in 1926 and sixteen of the Cultural Gardens are finished. It honors various national cultures and maintains a level layout across Rockefeller Park.

Rockefeller Park

Births in Philadelphia and Clarksburg Celebrates Two Sons

Mr and Mrs Herman Jacquez announce a fever pound baby boy born December 18 in a Philadelphia hospital. The mother is the former Mary Vivian Wood of Wickwire Road. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Frank Jacquez of Fairmont and Walter A. Wood. Willian Duvall Jr and Mrs Peggy Huislip announce a December 12 birth of their third son at a Clarksburg hospital weighing eight pounds nine ounces named Terry Dean. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs William Duvall of Rosemont and the Ford Stamping Plant employee father from Bedford Ohio. The Bay of Biscay lies in the Atlantic off France.

Herman Jacquez Philadelphia Pennsylvania Willian Duvall Jr Akron Ohio Clarksburg Terry Dean Peggy Huislip Harry Parker Grafton William Duvall Rosemont Ford Stamping Bedford

Christmas Program at Grafton Church Draws 240

A Sunday Christmas program by the beginners, primary and junior departments of the Grafton church school drew about 240 attendees. Santa visited and spoke on The Meaning of Christmas. The day also marked the annual offering for Quincy Orphanage and Home, raising approximately $600 via the church school.

Grafton E Santa Quincy Pennsylvania Church

Haymond Farm Women Holiday Party At Shackelford Home

The Haymond Farm Women's Club held its annual Christmas party at Mrs. Charles Shackelford's home on December 15. The event featured a decorated tree and wreaths, a gift exchange, and a business meeting led by president Mrs. Haven Armstrong. Refreshments were served by the hostess for members including Mrs. Milton Mathew, Mrs. Paul Davis, Mrs. Bertha Montgomery, and several others, with guest Mrs. Leland Watkins.

Haymond Farm Women’s Club Charles Shackelford Fertha Montgomery Haver Armstrong Milton Mathew Paul Davis Bertha Montgomery P.A. Craft Hubert Armstrong Williams Thorn Ralph, Watkins Arthur Stevens Norman Watkins James ‘Travis William Watkins William Henderson Herbert Boyles P-T. Lucas Leland Watkins

Hospital admissions and Rio de Janeiro expositions

December admissions list includes Ben n Phillips in Tunnelton and Myr tie Smith on Maple Avenue among others. The text notes Brazil’s Senate building in Rio de Janeiro once housed St Louis Exposition exhibits from 1904, including the Ornate Monroe Palace moved to Floriano Square.

Benn Phillips Tunnelton Myrtie Smith Maple Ave Joseph Haddix Gay St Delbert Shahan West Main St Lottle Golf Barrett St Olive Cornwell Thornton Russell Wolfe Newburg Dorothy J. Ross Edith Nestor Thornton Brazil Senate Rio de Janeiro St. Louis Monroe Palace United States Rio Floriano Square

Simpson Baptists Join Methodists For Christmas

Simpson Baptist church plans a joint Christmas service with the Methodists tonight at 7 30 at Mr and Mrs Charles Newtons home followed by a business meeting All members urged to attend New members Mrs G R Kinsey and Charles were welcomed The BYP donated car books to the church family carol event Friday December 23 features old carols and candlelit service led by Rev Clyde Bush and friends invited to attend with boys chores and community members

Simpson Baptist Charles Newton G.R. Kinsey Charles Simpson Baptist Church Rinker B.Y.F Baptists Clyd Bush Ralph Bunner Charley Bunner

Calendar December Meeting and Fundraiser Notice

Green Valley Lodge No 235 meets at 8 p.m. in the K of P Hall for officer elections with all members urged to attend. December 22 features a benefit sale for the Community Building Fund of Wekwire Farm Women's Club at Roberts Hardware starting at.

Green ’Valley K. of P. Hall Wekwire Farm Women's Club Roberts Hardware

Christmas events listed for Mollohan for Governor club and VFW Auxiliary

December dates show Mollohan for Governor club meeting at 8 p m and V F W Auxiliary gatherings at 7 30 p m in the VaR Hall with a Christmas party and gift exchange. A Rose Hill Methodist Christmas program on Valley Falls Road is noted for 7 20 p m with invitations extended.

Mollohan Governor ¢ Club the. V.F.W Var. Hall V.fw Rose Hill Methodist Valley Falls Road

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