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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1949

Page

3

Women Church Council Hosts Christmas Party in Blueville

The Women’s Council of the First Church of Christ held a Christmas party at Mrs. Mae Hinkins’ Blueville home with May Schaub as co host. Members with perfect attendance Beth Howearth and Helen Kelley received gifts. those missing one meeting were given crocheted crosses. Reverend and Mrs Howearth received a Christmas gift from the council. The next meeting is planned for January at Mrs. Stout’s Maple avenue home.

Women's Council of The Fist Church of Christ Mae Hinkins Blueville May Schaub Beth Howearth Helen Kelley Zella Shomo Minnie Harrison Fannie Turner O Little Town of Bethlehem Aretta Jones Nadia Weaver Mary Lewis Aretta Trimble Roxanna Smith Howearth Norma Hinkins Trene Wolfe Margaret Stout Bessie Maddox Ethel Sisler Charles Smith Mary Jeannie Susan Hinkins Mrs. Stout Maple Avenue

Golden wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Minor Abel

A large gathering celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Minor Abel of Country Club Road. They were married December 24, 1893, at First Baptist Church Grafton by Rev J D Simmons. Retired blacksmith Mr. Abel formerly worked for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Attendees included many Abels relatives and friends from Morgantown, Clarksburg, Fairmont and beyond, plus guest callers visiting the Abels’ home and holiday travelers.

Minor Abel Country Club Road Abels First Baptist Church Grafton J. D. Simmons Abel Fanny Reese Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company

Community Notices for December 29

Mountaineer Council No 44 Junior Order Unit ed American Mername tl meets at East Main street hall at 7 30 p m December 29. Missionary Society of Pauls Lutheran Church hosts a covered dish dinner at Reverend E F K Rovi home at 6 p m December 29.

Mountaineer Council United American Mernamer Daughters of America East Main Street The Missionary Society of the Paul's Lutheran Church E, F, K. Rovi

Brief Trip to Washington and Holiday Visitors

Mr and Mrs M B MacLeod of Dewey Avenue visited Washington DC for the holiday weekend to see their son and his wife Mr and Mrs M B MacLeod Jr of Raleigh South Carolina Also noted holiday visitors Mr and Mrs James Jackson and their children Jimmy and Vicki.

James F. Teets Washington, C Teets Marie Knight Russell B. Knight West Main Street Mr. Teets James Teets Masontown Washington M. B. MacLeod Dewey Avenue Washington, D. C M. B. MacLeod, Jr Raleigh, South Carolina James Jackson Jimmy Vicki

Buick Special Offers Low Cost Per Pound Value

A vintage ad extols Buick Special as cheaper per pound than butter and cheaper than any entry in the lowest price bracket. It touts room, finish, maneuverability, and stylish look with tapering fenders, inviting readers to negotiate delivery, trade ins, and dealer dates for a Buick.

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