Weekley Sewing Club Christmas Party Delights
The Weekley sewing club held its annual Christmas party at Mrs. Lawson DeLaney's Blueville home on Wednesday night. Santa distributed popcorn balls and gifts, prizes were awarded to Mrs. Wittman and Mrs. Carroll, and a festive salad pie was served. The club will next meet Friday night January 10 at Mrs. Gough's West Washington street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawson DeLaney
Blueville Addition
Weekley Sewing Club
Will
DeLaney
Santa Claus
Robert Wittman
Harry Carroll
J . DeLaney
Willman
Carroll
John Shields
L. H. Greenwald
Ralphy Paugh
W. P. Clark
T.C. Gough
Fred McFarland
Victor Rockwell
Forrest Deakins
W. J. Hussion
Gough
West Washington Street
Christmas Party Brought Local Groups Together
The Girl's Hobby club led by Mrs Elizabeth Gill and the Lucky club led by Mrs Viola Lynch hosted a Christmas party Friday night at Lawson Community Center. A lighted tree and decorations set a festive mood as the youths played games and enjoyed refreshments. Out of town guests included Mr Gould and Mr Reed from Fairmont, with Allen Shroyer Mr and Mrs Paul Jewell and J B Dryfield also attending. Members present included Mary Vogel Betty Flesher Norma McKeen Helen McDermott Mary Hovatter Jackie Grane Eugene Montgomery Greer Turner Marion Stevens Elmo Montgomery and Buddy Vogel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl's Hobby Club
Elizabeth Gill
Lucky Club
Viola Lynch
Lawson Community Center
Gould
Reed
Fairmont
Allen Shroyer
Paul Jewell
J. B. Dryfield
Mary Vogel
Betty Flesher
Norma McKeen
Helen McDermott
Mary Hovatter
Jackie Grane
Eugene Montgomery
Greer Turner
Marion Stevens
Elmo Montgomery
Buddy Vogel
Rebekahs Holiday Program Shines in Redmen's Hall
In observance of Christmas the Rebekah lodge presented a well arranged program Friday evening in Redmen's hall, featuring songs jingle bells holy night and silent night. poems by Mrs. Grace Frye Mrs. Lelia Peters and Mrs. Emma Morgan. piano solos by Lenora McFarland Mary Margaret Keener and Maude Shaffer. readings by Mary Margaret Keener Ver non Shaffer and Nellie Shumaker. a social hour followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
Redmen's Hall
Grace Frye
Mary Margaret Keener
Lelia Peters
Lenora McFarland
New Class Formed At Baptist Church
The Third Mile class of the First Baptist church held its December meeting recently in the church. After business matters, games were played and refreshments served. Members present include Mrs. Belle White, Mary Renneman, Martha Jane Chrislip, Betty Lou Kinsey, Sally Jane Trickett, Martha Rose Plum, Betty Jean Knight and Dottie Lou Sterling.
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First Baptist Church
Belle White
Mary Renneman
Martha Jane Chrislip
Betty Lou Kinsey
Sally Jane Trickett
Martha Rose Plum
Betty Jean Knight
Dottie Lou Sterling
Christmas Eve Meetings and Holiday Gatherings Planned
The Girl Reserves will sing carols at 8 p.m. at the post office on December 23. Mrs. Rhea Fisher of 101 East Washington Street will entertain the Fidelis club of First Presbyterian Church at 8 p.m. on December 23. On December 31 the Quota club Watch Party will be at 8:30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Rhea Fisher.
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Rhea Fisher
East Washington Street
Fidelis Club
First Presbyterian Church
Quota Club
Murrays Host Holiday Bridge Party at Archdeacon Apartments
Mr. and Mrs. William Murray entertained their bridge club at a holiday affair Friday evening at the Archdeacon apartments. Seasonal colors framed the decor as dessert appointments matched the theme. Bridge and other games followed with Christmas gifts exchanged among members G. T. Bartlett Jr. Ward Blaney Hugh McPhail Charles McDade Dorothy Sapp Tom Grayson and the hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Murray
Archdeacon Apartments
G. T. Bartlett, Jr
Ward Blaney
Hugh McPhail
Charles McDade
Dorothy Sapp
Tom Grayson
Murray
Philippi Alumni Plan Yule Dance
Philippi High School alumni sponsor a Christmas dance with Johnny Bom and his Clarksburg orchestra. The semi formal Friday night event features Miss Mary Alice Palmer as vocalist, held at the Philippi High School auditorium to expectedly draw a large local attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Bom
Clarksburg
Odation
Philippi High School
Mary Alice Palmer
Return From Trip by Mr and Mrs Early H Davis
Mr and Mrs Early H Davis returned to Grafton Saturday morning after a three weeks vacation to Hot Spring Ark St Louis Mo and Cincinnati. They reported a most delightful vacation. Winds Up Contract Attorney Harry Priedman completed his latest abstracting contract with the U S Engineers at Johnstown Pa and has returned to Grafton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Early H. Davis
Grafton
Hot Spring
Ark
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Harry Priedman
U. S. Engineers
Johnstown
Holidays and Visits Fill Local Ledger of School Folks
A Montgomery area column lists students and relatives arriving for holidays, with Aileen Corbin visiting her parents at 1151 West Main, Miss Eloise DeMoss arriving from Washington, D. C., and several other locals and travelers preparing and spending Christmas and winter breaks at home or with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aileen V. Corbin
Falladelphia College of Osteopathy
Charles G. Corbin
West Main Street
Mathilde Louise Grow
Western Maryland College
Westminster, Md
Mrs. W. Cody Grow
West Virginia University
Virginia Stout
Margaret Ann Curry
Rita Riffee
Dorothy Sue Pickens
Mary Ellen Sinclair
Bety Rose Miller
Edward Copenhaver
Wa Adenaer
Loraine Howard Painter
Hugh Ellis Dean
MISS PLUM IS Campaign Commission Details Report
The article explains commissions of 20 percent deducted from checks with adjustments for higher awards and bonuses. Those who qualified for the bonus received 25 percent instead of 20. Final counts were done at the Sentinel office after 9 p.m. Saturday. The judges listed were Simon J. Friedman A. J. Mason and Francis Gatrell. The Sentinel publishers thank candidates and the public for support despite handicaps including season and weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon J. Friedman
A. J. Mason
Francis Gatrell
Sentinel
the Sentinel
Grafton
Aday
Voters Report Positive Reactions to Campaign Results
Citizens commented on fairness and impartiality of the campaign, with all parties appearing pleased with the results and a general sense of satisfaction expressed by attendees.
Post Office Handles Weekend Rush Across Cities
State employment service notes job applicants drop to 57,925 as better conditions are claimed. Charleston records a new mail cancellation high of 335,105 pieces on Friday, with 111 extra workers added for holiday relief. Wheeling Fairmont Clarksburg Charleston post offices extend Sunday windows to clear mail. Beckley reports 43,800 pieces canceled on Saturday.
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ITO
State Employment Service
Charleston
Wheeling
Fairmont
Clarksburg
Beckley
Bomb raids widen war links from Saar valley to Italy
Allied air and surface operations target rail links and industrial hubs to sever Germany’s Saar valley coal flow and Northern Italy industry. Observers cite bold long-range raids across the Alps to the Adriatic, with strikes on Wilhelmshaven and French bases and reports of submarine losses as Britain presses an intensified blockade strategy.
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Bern
Basel
Zurich
Mannheim
Germany
Saar Valley
Italy
RAF
Britain
Mediterranean
Norway
Adriatic
Alps
Wilhelmshaven
Lorient
Brest
France
Air Ministry
Porto Margeera
Venice
England
United States
Britain Faces Naval Strain Over Three Critical Roles
The report notes Britain is "up against it" with only one navy to handle three tasks: protect shipping, engage the Italians, and defend against invasion. It argues success hinges on neutralizing Italian threat without widening invasion risk or losing cargo before Mediterranean forces join convoy duties and submarine hunts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Heavy losses from Coventry raid press Manchester siege
A British communiqué described extensive fires and damage after a so called super Coventry raid on Liverpool as the siege of Britain continued. Casualties were reported as unknown but several killed and many injured. The attack was seen as retaliation for RAF bombings in Europe. Italy’s Bardia garrison under Bergonzoli vowed to fight on despite seven days of bombardment and reverses blamed on delays in supply.
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Page
Manchester
Liverpool
Britain
RAF
Germany
Italy
Bardia
Annibale
Bergonzgli
Marshal Graziani
Mussolini
North Africa
Suez
Italian spies executed. network convicted amid war news
The Italian government announced the execution of two men as spies at Fort Bravetta near Rome at dawn yesterday. Twenty-three others, including two women, were convicted as part of a spy network and received prison terms. A Swiss report noted bombings near Zurich injuring eleven. Lord Halifax was named ambassador to Washington, with Eden resuming the foreign ministry after Churchill era.
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Washington
Marquess of Lothian
Anthony Eden
Foreign Ministry
Neville Chamberlain
Italy
Germany
Spies and ships stir Britain as war spillover grows
The article reports renewed British pressure for American ships and axis vessel seizures in U S ports amid tension over three power pact. It notes Ronald Cross suggestion to sell more American ships and Germany accusing him of provoking war, with Hull declining to comment.
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Tom Ras
Ronald Cross
Britain
Berlin
Gayda
la Voce d'Italia
Foreign Office
Cross
America
United States
U. S
Germany
Cordell Hull
Rome Blamed for Desert Campaign Setbacks by Graziani
Field reports quote Graziani attributing Italian failures to attacked by Allied armor massing and delayed equipment. He said planning aimed to push to the Nile and Suez but logistics hindered the assault while enemy armor and air support dominated the desert fronts.
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Rage Ueed
IL Duce
Matruh
Nile
Suez Canal
Graziani
Italian commander lauds troops resolve in last stand
Graziani praised the Italian forces as they fought under heavy bombardment and armored assaults. He claimed Italians surrendered only after exhausting cartridges while British reports cited hundreds surrendering with full equipment.
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Graziani
Nab Trio In Metal Theft Nabbed At Clay County Mine
Three youths from Point Marion Cam eron Gance George Clemmer and Egbert Salsberry were arrested after 500 pounds of trolley copper wire were found in their car. They confessed to stealing the metal from a Clay county mine and were detained by state and local police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Lockard
Clay
George Melvin Clemmer
Cameron Herbert Gance
Egbert Salsberry
Point Marion
Norman Smith
E. R. Hoyatter
Clay County
Noti
Lon M. Henry
Boothsville
Taylor
Marion
Henry
Katherine Henry
James Everett Henry
Anna Lambert
Pittsburgh
Edith Smith
S. E. Henry
Fairmont
Dena Henry
Flem Henry
Mr. Henry
Samuel E. Henry
Anna Arah
Carpenter and Ford
White Christmas Unlikely Across Much of Nation
The Weather Bureau dampens Christmas hopes with a map showing light precipitation and rain instead of snow in most areas. Forecaster H A Downs from Chicago notes possible snow only in Nebraska and the Dakotas, while Wisconsin and upper Michigan may remain at freezing or warmer Wednesday.
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Associated Press
Weather Bureau
H. A. Downs
Chicago
Nebraska
Dakotas
Wisconsin
Upper Michigan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Annabel P. Swisher
Society Reporter
Mrs. DeLaney
Rebekahs
Baptist Church
Murrays
Philippi
Harold Trimble
Baltimore, Md
Homer Trimble
J. B.mccartney
Maude Bachelor
Dorothy
Clairton
Pat McGrady
East Main Street
Joseph Thompson
Eloise DeMoss
Sibley Memorial Hospital
Washington, D. C
Mrs. O. A. DeMoss
Mary Clark
Jack Faulkner
Detroit, Mich
Martha Gainer
Maple Avenue
City Hospital
Archie Stavely
Oteen
N. C
Miss Plum
Cologne
Oman
Yule Business
Union Drug CO
Rome
Monongahela System
NAB Trio
Lonm
Skaggs
Pai
Favish Novelty Store
the Telephone Company
Potomac Telephone Company
Bell Statea
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