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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1950
Page
3
The Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church held a gathering at Mrs. A A Miller's home with thirteen members and one visitor, Mrs. Paul Moats. Mrs. Florence Wilkinson and Mr. Fisher read The Shepherd and The Visit of Christ as part of the Christmas program, with Mrs. Rhea Fisher co-hosting.
Following dinner a lengthy business meeting conducted by president Mrs A A Miller reviewed minutes and the treasurer's report. A social hour followed the main feature was a Christmas gift exchange and an enjoyable dance event.
Mrs Rosalyn Heironimus reviewed the book The Great Madonna for the Eastern Star Women's club at the Masonic Temple on Thursday evening. She explained that Madonna in Italian means Great Lady and discussed the Virgin Mary and Child, Raphael's famous painting, and Nazi salt mine hides of old paintings.
The meeting opened with group carols and a flag salute followed by The Star Spangled Banner. Mrs. George Shroyer and Mrs. Mary Smith led decorations and the program with a gift exchange. A social hour and refreshments concluded the event. Mrs. Drainer’s brother-in-law and sister, Mr and Mrs. Paw Brestel, former residents, heard about Principal Mr. Drainer of the First Ward Grade School and Mrs. Drainer, formerly Tippy DeMoss.
Brief notices list Compton Pem family holidaying with Hol lis in West Main and Pembroke in Mackin street Grafton. Drainer family visiting relatives in Tallahassee. Knutsen guests in Catonsville. Sensabaugh and Bartlett families plan Christmas visits. Private Lewis Alkire returns from North Carolina. A Chinese delicacy, birds nest soup, is described as made from swiftlet saliva hardened by air.
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