Norma Gordon Weds Stanley Hyre in Oakland Maryland
Mr and Mrs Charles Gordon announce the marriage of their daughter Norma Eloise Lawson to Private First Class Stanley Russell Hyre son of Mr and Mrs Russell Hyre of Philippi The ceremony was at 7 pm December 23 at Oakland Maryland officiated by Reverend D C Pickens The bride wore a blue suit with black accessories rhinestone necklace and earrings a gift from the bridegroom Pfc Hyre is stationed at Fort Campbell Kentucky after thirty one months in Europe and serving in the Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles BE. Gordon
Warder Avenue
Norma Eloise Lawson
Stanley Russell
Hyre
Russell Hyre
Philippi
Oakland
D. C. Pickens
Pfc
Fort Campbell
Kentucky
Europe
Birthday Party Honors Madaline Carrol in Rosemont
Delores Stonko hosted a seventh birthday party at her father John Stonko’s Rosemont home for Madaline Carrol. Guests included Libby Stonko Larry Stonko Phyllis Lonawell Joan Lonawell Carol Lantz Tretta Brown Bud Shaw and Billy Stonko. Senior Boys and Girls Class hosts Eloise Mitchell Mary Ellen Carder Betty Brown and readings followed with carols and a Santa gift exchange. Hostesses were Mary Ellen Carder and Patty Sevage with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nola Sansom
Delores Stonko
John Stonko
Rosemont
Madaline Carrol
Geneva Humphreys
Minnie Goodwin
Libby
Larry Stonko
Phyllis
Joan Lonawell
Carol Lantz
Tretta Brown
Bud Shaw
Billy Stonko
Bailey Memorial Methodist Church
Rostmont
Eloise Mitchell
Mary Ellen Carder
Betty Brown
Santa
Patty Sevage
Rosemont Grade School PTA meets for Christmas program
The Rosemont Grade School Parents and Teachers Association met Tuesday with 23 members and two teachers present. Mary Jo Devarts and Madalyon Stonko gave Welcome, James Simon led the Lords Prayer, and Mildred Frum spoke on The True Christmas Spirit. Students sang carols and read verses as Mrs. Simon urged helping children select the best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parents and Teachers Association of
Rosemont Grade School
Mary Jo Devarts
Madalyon Stonko
James Simon
Steven Simon
Mildred Frum
Try and Step Me ISTORY Is on Our Side
A Bennett Cerf feature reviews Joseph Needham’s optimistic view of modern world outlook and an American democratic triumph. It notes Needham’s faith in democratic spirit through a train porter anecdote about Lord Halifax and the English ambassador to Washington, plus a sermon anecdote involving a minister and a restless congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Istory
Joseph Needham
Lord Halifax
Washington
William Petherick
Bennett Cerf
King Features Syndicate
Judy Canova Faces Traffic Ticket During Honeychile Shoot
Judy Canova wrapped up a Republic three color production Honeychile and earned a plaque from the National Safety Council for safe driving. A traffic ticket followed when studio cameras used carrier cars with California plates taped over. The judge forgave her. Robert Barratt, a noted character actor, was highlighted for his frequent film appearances and resemblance to General Douglas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Canova
Republic
Judy
Ann Atte Cuation
National Safety Council
Phil Ford
California
Altar Society Christmas Meeting and Dance Plans
The Altar Society of St Marys Church Romont held a regular monthly meeting and Christmas party led by Mrs Anna Rogucki in the president’s absence. Hosts were Mr and Mrs Frank Rus and daughter Margaret with Mrs Gabel Benesky and Mrs Gus Amideo serving 25 members and Our Lady of Fatima club children. A gift exchange was led by Mrs Santa Claus. Charles Corbin and his six piece orchestra from Grafton will provide music for the Flem encehol Alumani banquet and dance on December 27 at 7 pm at the Highschool. Miss Mary Velma LeRoy of Clarkesburg will sing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altar Society
St. Mary's Catholic Church of
Romont
Anna Rogucki
Frank Rus
Margaret
Gabel Benesky
Gus Amideo
Charles Corbin
Grafton
Mary Velma LeRoy
Clarkesburg
Samue ‘Humphreys
Oak Grove 4 H Club Holds December Meeting
Members of Oak Grove 4 H Club meet at Christine Lwuens home on December 24. Attendees include Hattie Armstrong and daughter Mary Jane, Robert and Iras Davis, Betty, Rosemary and Leonard Lucas, Kenneth Fortney, Larry Lemons, Donald Matthew and Frances Fast. Harold Fortney wins a box of candy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Grove
Hattie Armstrong
Mary Jane
Robert
Iras Davis
Betty
Rosemary
Leonard Lucas
Kenneth Fortney
Larry Lemons
Donald Matthew
Frances Fast
Christine Lwuens
Harold Fortney
Actor Robert Barratt Mirrors General MacArthur in Film
Hollywood actor Robert Barratt, age 59, resembles General Douglas MacArthur and has portrayed him in two films. Barratt traveled 17,000 miles for a jeep scene in American Guerrilla in the Philippines and met MacArthur in Tokyo, asking for a signed keepsake from the general.
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Barratt
MacArthur
Tyrone Power
Philippines
Leyte
General MacArthur
Tokyo
Robert Barratt
New York
Hollywood
Hospital Admissions Near Grafton and Surrounding Towns
Hospital notes list admissions and departures across multiple towns including Grafton Thorton Tunnelton Newburg and Kingwood. Names include George Boyce Paul Curry Merle Leggett Anna Collins Charles Burner Fanny Collins and many others with route addresses and street details.
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George Boyce
Grafton
Paul Curry
Merle Leggett
Thorton
Anna Jo Collins
Boyd Street
Charles Burner
Dewey Avenue
Fanny Collins
Gertie Zinn
Tunnelton
Lulu Lewis
Simpson
Elizabeth Handley
Beech Street
Edmund Baylor
Newburg
Polly Freeze
Betsy Mason
Lena ‘Davis
Clarksburg
Mina Williams
West Main Street
Rose Kennedy
Adison Street
Betty Wiles
Alice McCoy
Pearl Street
Ava Jo Woodyard
Joyce Carrick
Kingwood
Mary Ellers
West Main
Moses Sinclair
William Biggins
Visits by Mr Buddy Myers Over Christmas Break
Brief note that Mr. W. D. Buddy Myers of Indianapolis spent the Christmas vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Myers of Brownlow Park. Includes a short cooking tip for a tin white sauce using butter, corn starch, milk, salt, and white pepper.
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W. D. Buddy Myers
Indianapolis
W. A. Myers
Brownlow Park
New Port of New York Authority Bus Terminal Opens
Swifty O'Brien visits the new port complex on the West Side, noting a $24 million terminal designed to handle 2,500 buses daily and 132,000 daily customers including long-distance riders. The vast, partly unfinished facility features shops, escalators, roof parking for 450 cars, and plans to ease Midtown traffic as workers finish the project.
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York
Swifty O'Brien
Port of New-York Authority
Midtown
New Jersey
Swifty
New York
Macy's
Radio City Music Hall
Grand Central Terminal
Hollywood
Aext
Manhattan
Grafton Woman's Club Christmas Party Planned
The Grafton Women's club hosts a Christmas party with a gift exchange at the American Legion home at 8 p.m. Admission is 25 cents.
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Grafton Women's Club
American Legion
Pitt
Children urged to help in defense against atomic bombs
Dr Albert W Bellamy of the University of California calls children essential in civil defense. He urges keeping homes free of combustibles and organizing items in proper places. He cautions children not to spread rumors and avoid tying up telephones during an attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Albert W Bellamy
California
Bomb attack advisory stirs water safety cautions
Officials warn residents to tie up roads and move only when directed, to avoid filling bathtubs after a blast, and to stay away from potentially contaminated water as pressures drop. A precaution against consuming open foods during the attack was also urged.
Yugoslav Sports Scribes Urged To Impartial Coverage
Belgrade message from Tito era Yugoslav press calls on sports writers to avoid bias and stop glorifying home teams. It warns against Russian style statistics inflation and notes post Cominform split led to Russian boycotts of Yugoslav teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Marshal Tito
Rsports
Pape
Tito
Plundered Village to Be Restored in Ipoh Malaya
A villa destroyed by Communist terrorists will be rebuilt with government aid for 1000 residents who resisted a February raid. New houses rise on the site using the entire villa. the piece notes birthstones and insurance premiums, tying in miscellaneous details.
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Ipoh
Malaya
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Flemington News
Richard Haney
Margaret Rus
Shirley Ann Frum
Clarence Payne
Jackie
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Chardon
Ohio
Cleveland
Bessie Knight
Baltimore
Alex J. Zuk
Flemington Grade School
John Pollard
Walter Laskey
John Fleming
Bessie T. Knight
Paul Stewart
Josephine Laymon
Rise~ Ihont
Harold Post
Claburg
Post
Laymon
Ray Smith
Sally
General Douglas
Bridgeport
4-H
King Features
Mel Heimer
Eighth Avenue
Jamaica Subway
Long Island Railroad
Goose Creek
Tex
Ciriedren
Rafton
Reagan
Ches Coburn
Tau Hussey
Ng Byington
Connecticut
C. H. Williams
Hawthorne Street
Abbeville
Louisiana
William
Williams
Weiebors
Phatare
Beenital
LeBlans Comporaten
Lafayatte
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LeBlanc Corporation
United States
Dixie
Pui
REO
Aia
Caren CT
Gene Autry
Sky Las
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