Calendar notes brighten Grafton holiday week
December 21 22 and 27 events listed for Grafton area groups. Red Wing Club hosts Christmas party at Mrs Edna Poling's home. Knottsville M W meets at Woodbridge Stout home with officer elections. Naomi Chapter Order of Eastern Star roll call at 8 pm in Masonic Center. Pruntytown Homemakers Club meets at Four Corners Restaurant with reservations by December 21 and cancellations by December 26. no gift exchange.
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Red Wing ‘Club
Edna Poling
W. Washington St
Knottsville
Everting
Woodbridge Stout
Plehve
Naomi
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Cenearn
Pruntytown Homemakers Club
Four Corners
Chester Sinsel
Sinsel
Local Christmas Personal Notices From Area Residents
Sgt and Mrs Kenneth Mehlinger spend a 30 day leave with parents in Worth Texas. Jack Bennett, student at West Virginia Wesleyan College, returns for Christmas with parents Donley and Mrs Bennett. Mrs May Felton of Rowlesburg back home after visit with Glen Harman family Bluefield. Mrs George Norris of Brownlow Park sprains wrist trying to pick a Christmas tree. Carrie Kathryn Fleming, Tridelphia High teaching at home with Gr Fleming family Walnut Street. Mr and Mrs A A Holts and Mrs Davidson to leave for Pendants. joined by Mr and Mrs BrP Dal and Mr Davidson’s parents for holidays. Harley Moore of Washington DC arrives to spend holidays with Max Rau. John Byer, Ohio University student, to be home for Christmas with mother Hazel Beyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Mehlinger
Worth, Tex
Joe Mehlingér
T. J. Spensgers
Tee Mehlingér
Jack Bennett
West Virginia
Carrie Kathryn Fleming
Tridelphia High School
A. A. Holts
Davidson
Knogville
Penne
John Byer
Ohio University
Hazel Beyers
Beech Bt
Hospital admissions and discharges list
Hospital admissions on December 20 include Robinson Arden Ruth Workhieser W Wilford St Ruth Martehy Walnut St Discharges on December 20 include David Lough Jr Beech St Guy Lambert W Mair St Catherine Stevenson Tunnelton Nancy Bennett Rt 1 Wanda Hindersheldt Tunnelton Helen Boylan Thornerton.
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la 1Vada
Robinson
Arden
Ruth Workhieser
W. Wilford St
Ruth Martehy
Walnut St
David Lough, Jr
Beech St
Guy Lambert
W. Mair
Catherine Stevenson
Tunnelton
Nancy Bennett
Rt. 1
Wanda Hindersheldt
Helen ‘Boylan
Thorn- 4Ton
Births and a marriage notice from Grafton area
Mr end Mars Lawrence Marteny Walnut Street announces the birth of a son at Grafton City Hospital weight 8 pounds 2 ounces Mrs Gla A Smith Ny Pike Street announces a daughter born at One Grafton City Hospital Reich and Iain 6 ounces Mr and Mrs Isesse Bune announce a daughter born at Grafton City Hospital Weight pounds 84x Shackelford Route 1 announces the marriage of Sankey Jr to Miss Janet ey daughter of Mr and Mrs W Wesley of Columbus Ohio November 10 1954 at First Christ Giberty Indiana Stenow at home 182 Ave Columbus Ohio
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr.end Mars
Lawrence Marteny
Walnut’St
End
Gla A
Smith Ny Pike St
Grafton City
Hospital
Reicht & Iain
Isesse Bune
Grafton City Hospital
Ey Shackelford
Is P ‘Sankey,Jr
Janet
Clergyman Laments Lack Of Reverence At Christmas
The Rev Allen E Sither of St Mattias Episcopal Church attended Ember ordination in Charleston where three deacons were ordained to priests by Bishop Wilburn C Campbell. Among them was Rev Charles Wilhelm, former Freston County judge now in charge of St Michael in Kingwood, empowered to perform sacraments and lead parish duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen E. Sither
St. Mattias Episcopal Church
Charleston
St. John's Church
Deacens
Wilburn C. Campbell
West Virginia
Charles , Wilhelm
Freston County
St. Michael In Kingwood
St.Matthias Church
Sither
Wilhelm
Church of God
Christ
Kingwood
FHA Members Enjoy Party At Yale Treat
The Grafton Future Homemakers of America chapter met at the Grafton post office then visited leader Miss Nellie Cook's home. They sang carols, played games, held contests, and exchanged gifts beside a decorated Christmas tree. Attendees included Iris Davis, Mary Jane Armstrong, Ian Mayle, Judy Parkhill, Norma Peters, Charlotte Peters, Linda Bolyard, Margaret Mayle, Joann Devault, Violet Dickey, Betty Lucae, Shirley Sapp, Katherine Mayle, Delores Peters, Fretta Moore, Patty McDougal, and guests Principal Roy Walter and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Future Homemakers * of America
Nellie Cook
Iris Davis
Mary Jane Armstrong
Ian Mayle
Judy Parkhill
Norma Peters
Charlotte Peters
Linda Bolyard
Margaret Mayle
Joann Devault
Violet Dickey
Betty Lucae
Shirley Sapp
Katherine Mayle
Delores Peters
Fretta Moore
Patty McDougal
Roy Walter
Birdie Laugh
Moore
Miss Postelwait
G.as
Miss Cook
Hazel Cole
Knottsville Farm Women Name New Committees for Year
Knottsville Farm Women's Club held a Christmas dinner at the home of Mrs. Harry Summers with co hostess Mrs. Ruth Sturm. Mrs. Charles Wilson led a Christmas program and committees were named: Health and Nutrition led by Mrs. Gough. Projects by Mrs. Hartford Heder. Recreation and Music by Mrs. Claude Lu Zadder. 4 H Citizenship by Mrs. Frank Kunst. Homes and Housing by Mrs. Charles Wilson. A gift exchange followed as new names were drawn. attendees included numerous club members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knottsville Farm Women’s ‘Club
Harry Summers
Ruth Sturm
Charles Wilson
Char Gough
Hartford Heder
Claude Luzadder
Frank Kunst
Pollysrina
Gay Boyles
Smith Shroyer
Ocean Austin
Lloyd Sayres
Everett
Ludwick
Charles Gough
Roger
Pat
Pam Wilson
Hertford Haller
Ed Dillon
Frank Kunz
Clyde ‘Wiand
Robert Oucham Wand Janet
Blanche Swisher
Cheater Sharp
Rose
Fred Boyles
Mark
Benny
Bryan
Bey
Bobbie
Helen
Fleming
Woodbridge Stout
Harry. .Summers
Glenice
Stevens
Summiers
Sturm
College students home for holidays from West Virginia and Fairmont State
West Virginia University and Fairmont State students return for Christmas break. Names appear including Jane Lee Evans and Jean Hinkins as daughters of Evans and Hinkins households, Owen Phillips, Haymond Tweedder, Nina Costolo, Ann Lawson, Billie Hanleiter, Bud Currey, Anun Linn, Mary Blue and other family connections listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia University
Jane Lee Evans
J. Lee Evans
Jean Hinkins
Karl Hinkins
Owen Phillips
Robert R. Phillips
Haymond Tweedder
Ross Luzadder
Nina Costélo
Maxine Costolo
Ann “Snookie” Lawson
W. C. Lawson
Billie Hanleiter
Virginia Hanleiter
Charles
Bud” Currey
Shady Currey
Fairmont State
Anun Linn
Lee Linn
Mary Suc
Blue
Chester Blue
St Paul WSCS Christmas Meeting At Church
St Paul W S C S held a Christmas meeting in the church at 1 30 P M Tuesday with Mrs Carl Harman presiding. The program featured organ and piano duets by Mrs Bessie Davis and Mrs Co B Matson, a worship by Mrs Lula Prevne, and readings and carols including Silent Night Psalm 146 and a meditation on For Our Children Have We Lost The Baby Jesus. Cir No 1 led by Mrs Lawrence Gilbert presented No Room. Mrs Robert Leonard sang A Way in a Manger, and a Christmas ceremony included a reading The Meaning of Each Letter in Christmas and a meditation Have We Lost The Baby Jesus. Clothing and money were collected for a Korean orphanage. 26 members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's W.S.C
General Society
Carl Harman
Bessie Davis
Co. B. Matson
Lula Prevne
Francis Lim
Perine
Circle No
Lawrence’ Gilbert
Mason
Davis
Robert Leonard
Leonard
James Paige
Gilbert
Jesus
Kirbys Celebrate Daughter Cindy on Seventh Birthday
Mr. Russell Gratton Kirby and Mrs Kirby hosted a Wednesday evening party honoring their daughter Cindy on her seventh birthday. Guests enjoyed music and received numerous gifts as refreshments were served by Mrs Kirby with help from Mrs Joe Eisner. thirty one attendees were listed including Barry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Kirby Gratton
Cindy
Kirby
Joe Eisner
Barry and
Pleasant Creek church honors Rev States at Philippi home
Pleasant Creek church members and community hosted a food shower and Christmas party for Rev and Mrs States at their Philippi residence on Tuesday evening. Numerous local families attended or visited, with many in attendance and related by marriage or friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippi
Pleasant Creek
Tey
William States
T. H. Bailey
Lon Philpps
Carl Smith
Coy McDaniel
Eldon Perks
Debra
Janet
Wilbern Mitchell
Doraine
Clara
Ruth
Kid Sends Santa Letter In Heaven
A fragmentary note from Holly NJ reports Santa letters addressed to heaven. Readers list several children and adults including Mike Edwards Stephen Thompson Sally Jo Reed Rennie Fawcett Judy Boyles Cathy Pollis Rue Ann Boyles Nancy Kirby Barbara Newcome Doug Kirby Cindy Kirby and J P Kirby of Portsmouth Virginia.
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Holly
Santa
Worth Pole
Alaska
Santa Claus
Heaven
Mike Edwards
Stephen Thompson
Sally Jo Reed
Rennie Fawcett
Judy Boyles
Cathy Poliis
Rue Ann Boyles
Nancy Kirby
Barbara Newcome
Doug Kirby
Cindy Kirby
J.P. Kirby
Portsmouth
Virginia
Significance Of Day Lost To Millions
Washington Cathedral dean Francis Sayre warns many Americans treat Christmas as a secular holiday. He urges returning to the religious meaning through card themes and displays while noting only a minority truly accept Christ. TV broadcasts of the cathedral services supplement but cannot replace in-person worship.
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Washington W
Washington
Francis Sayre
Jesus Christ
God
Christ
Hameelf
Chris
Dean Sayre
Wilson
Sayre
St Augustine PTA Holds Regular Meeting in Town
The St Augustine PTA met Monday evening at 7 30 with Rev M J Hannon delivering a prayer and Dr J V Flanagan presiding. Guest Clyde DeBarr attended while Joseph B Waters of Grafton won a TV set in the evening prize. Mrs Peggy Kunst led the bazaar and the Ways and Means committee served buffet refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Augustine P.T.A
M. J. Hannon
J. V. Flanagan
Clyde DeBarr
Joseph B. Waters
Grafton
Peggy Kunst
Ways and Means
Woman Must Quit Her Filing Suits
Dorothy Arnold described as vexatious litigant must stop filing many more suits after a court judgment. Judge forbids further legal actions by Miss Arnold, marking her 27th filing halted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Arnold
Ktikent
Miss Arnold
Surprises Mark Meet At Webster Home Makers Club
The Webster Home Makers Club held its annual Christmas meeting at Miss Pearl Felton’s home on December 14. Guests arrived with gifts and covered dishes for the traditional dinner. Betty Lee Brown spoke on the 1956 West Virginia International Youth exchange to Germany. Officiants included Mrs. Helen Fleming and Mrs. Howard Richardson. New officers were installed, and members exchanged gifts. The group honored Miss Felton, who presented a gift to each member, and she received a final tribute from the club. The next meeting is set for January 4 at Mrs. Truman McVicker’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster Home Makers Club
Pearl Felton
Carl Ludwick
Miss Felton
Betty Lee Brown
Greenbrier County
West Virginia
Germany
Helen Fleming
Warren Lee McVicker
Luke
Ludwick
County Farm Womens Council
Belton
David MeVicker
Larry MeWilliams
George C. Felton
Truman McVicker
Stead
Haselden
Mrs. Felton
Hobby Club Christmas Party At Adlington Home
The Haymond-Wickwire Hobby Club gathered at Mrs. Pauline Adlington’s residence for a Christmas themed evening with a covered dish dinner. Needlework activity, devotional period led by Mrs. Flora Riggleman, group singing, and a candlelighting ceremony followed a program featuring readings and musings by Myrtle Lough and others. A gift exchange concluded the gathering with a brief business segment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haymond-Wickwire Hobby Club
Pauline Adlington
Adlington
Flora Riggleman
Adington Hostess Leads Community Card Party Thaw
A social gathering led by Mrs Adington featured a hostess gift, while Miss Lou won the contest prize. Cards were mailed to shut ins and hospital patients. Attendees included Reese, Fiore Rigale, Carrie Favrcett, Lou Poe, Lula Carruthers, Maude Poe, Marjorie Shackleford, Ruth Gwenn, Myrtle Loughy, hostess Adlington and guest Larry Adlington.
Twins born at Millmore Hospital in record time
In Buffalo, Millmore Hospital maternity department set a record with three sets of twins born within 48 minutes. The newborns included twin girls, a girl and a boy, and two boys, reflecting a remarkable event for the facility.
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Buffalo
Millmore Hospital
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Kirbys
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Earl Neal
Ronald Kerns
Judy
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Kid
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Grafton Finance CO
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