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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1948

Page

2

Alpha Mu Christmas Party at Gerkins Home

Alpha Mu chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held its annual Christmas party at Mrs. Philip Gerkins home on Lincoln Street with co host Mrs. Donald Poling. Attendees enjoyed games and novelty prizes and a gift exchange followed by a colorful salad course. The next meeting will meet January 10 at Mrs. Carolyn McCue’s home with Miss Ernette Skinner as co host.

East Ory Alpha Mu Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Philip Gerkins Lincoln Street Donald Poling Kenneth Boylen Evelyn Dowell Kenneth Daugherty John Paul Fioyd James Gowans Charles, Janes Mary Jane Kirkpatrick Richard Wood Budsiarman Carolyn McCue James’ Newton Virginia Roster Virgil Rehrbaugh Frank Shaw Virginia Taylor Norma Lee Fauley Evelyn Golder Francis Julian Norma Jean Moore Gladys Murphy Ernette Skin Donald Moran Poling Giikins Ernette Skinner

Miss Moore Hosts Woman's Council Christmas Party

Miss Arlean Moore hosted the Woman's Council of the First Church of Christ for a regular monthly meeting and Christmas party at her home. Anita Jones led the devotional, group singing, and a brief talk. President Nadia Weaver conducted the business session, Benediction followed. Gifts were exchanged, and the Carmiel and Friendship Bible Class presented a gift to Rev O J Howearth and his wife. Dessert was served to attendees including Miss Helen Shomo, Mrs. Kil Hinkins, and others. Next meeting at the church January 18 with a potluck dinner for council members and families.

Arlean Moore First Church of Christ Anita Jones Jones Nadia Weaver Dno O. J. Howearth Carmeil and Friendship Bible Frank Hinins Schob Irene Wolfe Emory Smith J. W. Shomo Helen Shomo Kil Hinkins

Community club and church events listed for December

December events include Haymond Community Club Christmas party at 1 pm at Haymond church, Rebekah and Odd Fellows gatherings at 7:45 pm December 23, Protected Home Circle meeting at 2 pm in V F W Hall with juveniles’ party, candlelight service at First Presbyterian at 11 pm, Woman's Club candlelight Tea December 29 at 8 to 10 pm, and American Legion Auxiliary postponed to January 12. January 4 missionary society meeting at the future location with Oma Fornash and several members named.

Haymond Community Club Haymond Church Rebekah Oddfellows Hall Rebekahs Oddfellows Firt Presbyterian Church The Woman's Club J. E. Rupert General Woman’s Club W. C. Lawson Beech Street American Legion Auxiliary Unit No Legion Home Latrobe Street Judson Missionary Society Nnrea Oma Fornash Norma Wolfe Clara Withers Betty Shaffer Minnie Kin

Butter exhibit draws attention at board look

Reporter tours the exhibit highlighting melted butter costs and the diverse display. The scene includes blankets and a variety of items with seven kinds, four colors, and striped options, reflecting a broad, colorful presentation despite governance concerns.

Knottsville Excelsior 4-H Club Christmas Party

Members of the Knottsville Excelsior 4-H Club enjoyed a Christmas party with carols and gift exchanges. Refreshments were served to Ruth Knotts, Edwin Ford, Tread Boyles, Don Boyles, Haymond Lhzadder, Norman Williams, Jean Williams, Alice Williams, Sonny Williams, Mary Jo Sharps, Patsy Bell Isner, Eugene Shroyer, David Exline, Evelyn Knotts, Betty Ford, Shirley Ford, and leader Mrs. Everett Ludwick.

Knottsville Excelsior 4-H Club Ruth Knotts Edwin Ford Tread Boyles Don Boyles Haymond Lhzadder Norman Williams Jean Williams Alice Williams Sonny Williams Mary Jo Sharps Patsy Bell Isner Eugene Shroyer David Exline Evelyn Knotts Betty Ford Shirley Ford Leader Everett Ludwick

Unclear excerpt cites UN Charter expulsion process

The fragment quotes a claim about Australia and cites Article Six of the United Nations Charter. It notes that a member persistently violating charter principles can be expelled by the General Assembly on Security Council recommendation, but asserts this has never been invoked.

Hitler Netherlands U. N

Bait Markings Across Services With Varied Prices

The text lists different blankets and prices for multiple services including sail ors Navy officers Marines Army and Air Force Navy medical Army medical and Army field medical. Price tags show purchase year, preventing a strict seven way comparison across services.

Navy Army Air Force Navy Medical Army Medical Army Field Medical

Christmas Program at United Brethren Church

The King's Daughters Bible Class held a Christmas program at United Brethren Church. Readings, poems, prayers, and songs were performed by members, with Santa Claus delivering exchange gifts and a dessert social for attendees afterward.

United Brethren Church

Tojo Requests Meal Before Death as Priest Reports

The transcript notes Tojo saying he would die, then muttering to the commandant in English. He asked the priest to thank prison officials for his treatment, and requested a final meal of rice, soy bean soup, broiled fish, coffee, meat and jam.

ToJo Page One Manilant Trank

Brief Local Notes on Hospital Returns and Births

Grace New Haven hospital responds to a relative’s illness as Dr. E Barton Hardin returns from New Haven. In Grafton City Hospital, several patients were admitted including Delbert Sigley and Edwin McCartney Jr, and several were dismissed such as Mrs. Alice McDonald. A Parkersburg couple welcomed Alan Leroy, a nine pound one ounce baby boy born December 7 at St. Joseph's Hospital, with Pauline Woodyard the mother. The article continues with Middle East conflict developments near the Egyptian border and the Falujah pocket as Egyptian demands threaten a truce.

New Haven E. Barton Hardin Grace Hospital Grafton City Hospital Delbert Sigley Tunnelton Fred Williams Bayard Winters Joe Jackson West Main Street W. L. Pitman East Main Street Larry Laren Edwin McCartney Jr Wester Street Eleanor Moyer Alice McDonald Fanny Street Sam Spina East Street Matilda Michigan Grafton Mildred Withers Lincoln Street Prova Parsate Warden E. Hebb Parkersburg St. Joseph's Hospital Alan Leroy Pauline Woodyard Albert Woodyard R. C. Hebb Wilford Street

Christmas Eve Play Presented by School Choir

The article describes a school Christmas program where a chorus of 22 and a cast of performers reenact the Christmas story in a deserted church. Miss Betty Robinson and faculty directed, with Mrs Eliga Orr as pianist and Alma Weinberg supervising.

Miki Niki Betty Robinson Eliga Orr Alma 82 Weinberg Corinne ‘Ent Ithe School

Former West Virginian Doctor Performed Tojo Operation

The doctor’s parents stated that the former West Virginian performed the operation on Tojo. He began premedical studies at Potomac State College and completed his medical training at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond. Sanen Dee Ets.

Page Tojo Johnson Potomac State College Medical College of Virginia Richmond

Fire losses total 709 million over past year nationwide

U S fire losses reached 709 million dollars in the last twelve months, reflecting extensive damage across multiple states and urban areas. Government and insurance analyses note trends in property categories and regional hotspots influencing the total.

United States

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