Calendar notes for December and January meetings
Calendar brief lists upcoming gatherings for local groups including Woman's Transport Association at Mrs Pauline Gerkins home with a December meeting and gift exchange Eagles Auxiliary birthday night December 30 Epsilon Epsilon Chapter Tau Phi Lambda special meeting December 30 Grafton Hotel Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen at Eagle's Home December 31 Grafton Business Girls cancellation with January 15 reschedule Alpha Mu Chapter Beta Sigma Phi party January 4 at K of C Hall with guest reservations contacts provided Patty Gallagher hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Transport Association
Pauline Gerkins
Eagles
Epsilon
Tau Phi Lambda
Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle
Grafton
Rita Reed
Dora Teets
Brotherhood of Railway
Eagle's Home
W. Main St
Grafton Business Girls
Patty Gallagher
Alpha Mu Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi
K. of C. Hall
Personal notices of Christmas travels and visits across several states
Mr and Mrs Clyde Kimmel of Fairmont hosted Christmas with sister Mrs N C Hall. Mr and Mrs Robert Hood spent the weekend in Wheeling with relatives. Mrs A V Riddle of Washington St. visits sons Ernest and Oscar Riddle in Washington DC. Martha Clayton of New York City and William Clayton, Yale student, with parents on EB Washington St. Nellie Williams visits sister in Arlington VA. Evelyn Saffle spends Christmas with son in New Castle PA. Birdie Thompson returns home after Christmas with son Herbert Thompson in Clarksburg and attends wedding of Joseph Stanly Wheeling to Ja eile Urso Clarksburg. Corp Joseph Scott and wife of Ft Meade MD return to Ft Meade after visiting his mother Anna Scott, confined to Grafton City Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Clayton
New York City
William Clayton
Yale University
Mrs
Robert Clayton
Washington St
Birdie Thompson
Herbert Thompson
Clarksburg
Joseph Stanly
Wheeling
Jaeile Urso
Corp
Joseph Scott
Ft. Meade, Md
Ft. Meade
Anna Scott
Grafton City Hospital
Hospital Admissions and Discharges List
Hospital admissions on December 26 include Ruby Baylor from Tunnelton Ruth Mc Cartney from Lincoln Street Nettie Van Horn from Route 3 Lucy Evans from West Main Street Caroline Boice from Route 5 Carl Yoast from McGraw Ape Dellett Smallwood from Route 2 and Annabell Hart. Discharges on December 26: None.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Baylor
Tunnelton
Ruth McCartney
Lincoln St
Nettie van Horn
Lucy Evans
W. Main St
Caroline Boice
Carl Yoast
McGraw Ape
Dellett Smallwood
Annabell Hart
Twin Births at Grafton City Hospital This Week
Mr and Mrs Harold L Baylor of Tunnelton announce the birth of a daughter at Grafton City Hospital on December 26 at 2 29 p.m. weight six pounds 13 ounces. Mr and Mrs Harold VanHorn of Grafton Rt 3 announce a daughter there on December 27 at 12 10 a.m. weight eight pounds 12? ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold L. Baylor
Tunnelton
Grafton City Hospital
Harold VanHorn
Grafton, Rt. 3
In Memoriam Harold P. Clovis Dec 28 Note
In memory of our son Harold P. Clovis who died twelve years ago today December 28 Our sunshine and happiness our haven at the end of the day Some think you are forgotten Though on earth you are no more But in memory you are with us Always missed by Father Mother Brother and Sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold P. Clovis
Yule Event Winners Highlight Grafton Lions Club Night
Today in 1 e23 County Social Life reports the annual Yule Light contest sponsored by the Grafton Woman's Club. Sammie Morasco won first for a yard display with Santa and reindeer effects. second went to Scranage family of Pruntytown. third to Mr. and Mrs Don Carrico of Brownlow. Lions Club Christmas party followed with dinner, gift exchange, and prizes for men and women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
North Pole
James Shafferman
American Home Department
Grafton Woman’s Club
Monongahelia Power Co
Fairmont
Sammie Morasco
Brownlow Park
Lions Club
George W. Simpson
Lion
Ben Bush
Lion J. A. Boender
Mrs. Carrico Hosts Beta Sigma Phi Christmas Party
Mrs. Donald Carrico of Brownlow Park hosted the Beta Sigma Phi annual Christmas party for members and their children on December 22. Santa visited with gifts, games and treats followed by a note of the next meeting at Mrs. Fred Jackson Jr’s home on January 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Carrico
Brownlow Park
Beta Sigma Phi
Santa Claus
Kenneth Daugherty
Tommy Boylan
Fred Jackson
Jimmy
Frank Schilt
David
Fred Jackson, Jr
YTC Honors Miss Hamilton at Christmas Party
The YTC held a Christmas and surprise birthday party for Norma Hamilton at Patty Turner’s home. Decor, gifts, a large birthday cake from Mrs. F. Lorence Wilkinson, and a gift exchange with carols followed much merriment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YTC
Norma Hamilton
Patty Turner
Norman
F. Lorence Wilkinson
C. B. Mason
Turner
Lowell Boice
Bill Collett
Mark Crawford
Paul Isner
Jim Maloney
Tom Mason
John Shaw
Madeline Hamilton
Nancy Shahan
Norma Vandergrift
Mas
Freeze That Fruitcake Minneapolis
Fruit cakes can be frozen very satisfactorily and kept for the holidays. Research at the University of Minnesota has shown the fruit flavors blend and become mellow in storage, and the cake stays moist. Women have more colds than men by a three to two ratio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
University of Minnesota
Blueville PTA Plans December Christmas Party
Blueville PTA met at the school for a December gathering. A teacher, Mrs. Helen Ware, led a program of scripture, singing, and poems. A gift exchange and refreshments followed, then Miss Virginia Lake joined for caroling with Rev. and Mrs. George W Simpson, Mrs. Maxine Groves, and Bob Bennett. Attendees included Betty and Carol Skaggs, Virginia Mays, Patty Groves, Sylvia Willis, Mary Kennedy, Jeannie Sinsel, and Mrs. Ware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluevile Ptac
Helen Ware
Virginia Lake
George W Simpson
Maxine Groves
Bob Bennett
Betty and
Carol Skaggs
Virginia Mays
Patty Groves
Sylvia Willis
Mary Kennedy
Jeannie Sinsel
Ware
School Unit sponsors bake sale and classroom item project
The president Carl White presided over a brief meeting. The organization will sponsor a bake sale soon and work on a special project to buy a useful item for all teachers in the classrooms. An entertaining musical film was shown with refreshments served by the united grade mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl White
Grafton MYF States Meeting Plans December Session
The Grafton Sub-District MYF sets its regular monthly meeting at Haymond Methodist Church on Monday December 30 at 7 20 p m The program theme Christian Faith features Martha vin of Newbury as speaker a film will be shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
MYF
Haymond Methodist Church
Martha Vin
Newbury
Grimes Infant Is Yale Present
Sgt and Mrs Garelh L Grimes of Tyndall A F Base Panama City Fla are parents of a girl born December 25 at 8 37 am at the Grafton City Hospital The baby weighed 6 lb 150 oz and is named Carol Louise The mother is Helen Louise Stilwell a graduate nurse of Fairmont General Hospital The maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs J M Stilwell of McGraw Avenue Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs H V Grimes of Parkersburg
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garelh L. Grimes
Tyndall A. F. Base
Panama City
Florida
Grafton City Hospital
Carol Louise
Helen Louise Stilwell
Fairmont General Hospital
J. M. Stilwell
McGraw Avenue
H. V. Grimes
Parkersburg
Special Consecration Service at First Christian Church
Reverend James E Moxley announces a special consecration service during the regular Sunday worship at the First Christian Church. The notice also reminds readers to store cooked turkey and stuffing separately in the refrigerator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E Moxley
First Christian Church
Gentle Art of Egg Breaking in England Report
The Manchester Guardian reports that Britain has 20 factories devoted to breaking eggs for confectionery bakers. Trained egg breakers, mainly women, earn five pounds ten shillings to six pounds weekly and rely on their sense of smell, as automation cannot detect musty eggs. About 10 million eggs are broken commercially each week at peak season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London JR
Manchester Guardians
Britain
Manchester Guardian
First Presbyterian Church Announces Sunday Services
The pulpit committee announces Sunday school at 10 a.m. Worship and sermon at 11 a.m. James Lupton, student minister of Fairmont, will deliver the sermon. Fresh bread crumbs make a moist stuffing. day-old bread makes a medium-moist dressing. Toasted crumbs make a dry crunchy type.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
James Lupton
Fairmont
Step Out In Shoes That Fit and Posture Advice
The piece urges women to seek professional foot care and choose leather shoes to protect posture and balance. It notes many ignore chiropodists, warns ill fitting shoes worsen mood, and suggests avoiding high heels except for special occasions with sensible oxford styles for daily wear and housework.
New Styles For Hair Discussed
New York observers predict 1958 hair trends focus on waves and shorter looks. Styles director Ruel says ear length cuts with crown height and layered ribbon effects will be popular, while bangs and wisps remain. Cosmetologist group notes a shift to femininity to balance shapeless fashions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gay Pauley
United Press
New York
Paris
Ruel
Coiffures Americana
Cosme
Amelia Earhart
Lucy Rightsmire Weds Waitman Floyd in Oakland Ceremony
A candlelight church ceremony at St. Pauls Lutheran Oakland Md united Lucy Rightsmire daughter of the late W E Rightsmire and Waitman T Floyd son of Mr and Mrs John N Floyd. Rev Charles W Carlson officiated. A reception followed at the Willam James Hotel Oakland. The couple plans residence at 208 Rider Ave Clarksburg after a brief honeymoon. Mrs Floyd heads laboratories at Garrett County Memorial Hospital Oakland Md and is well known in Grafton from prior residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Oakland
Lucy Rightsmire
W. E.rightmire
W. E. Rightsire
Waitman T. Floyd
Clarksburg
John N. Floyd
Charles W. Carlson
Willam James
Masons Honor Son And Wife Christmas Dinner
Mr and Mrs C B Mason of McGraw Avenue hosted a Christmas dinner for their son Lowell and his wife from Tallahassee Florida. A turkey dinner and gift exchange were part of the celebration with many relatives and friends in attendance including Donald Switer Donald Switer 2nd Marle Morrison Sandra Morrison William Rendle Joseph Evans Jane Ray Parkhill Sylvia Courtney Tom Mason and other guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Mason
McGraw Avenue
Lowell
Tal-lahassee
Pla
Mason
Donald Switer
Clarksburg
Pennsacola
Fla
Marle Morrison
Sandra ‘Morrison
William Rendle
Joseph Evans
Jane
Ray Parkhill
Sylvia Courtney
Sandra
Tom Mason
Lowell Mason
Cards of Thanks for John M Steinle Family
We express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of husband and father John M Steinle. Gratitude to Rev Harry Rowe Rev Lee Crist Bartlett Funeral Home pallbearers floral offerings and Dr Kimball for services Join Stemple and Family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Steinle
Harry Rowe
Lee Crist
Bartlett Funeral Home
Nany
Kimball
Join Stemple
Psychotherapy for Cardiospasm Aids Difficult Swallowing
A medical discussion explains cardiospasm causing painful swallowing from esophagus to stomach valve spasm. It notes psychological factors often influence symptoms, with vomiting worsened by nervous stress and potentially requiring hospitalization. Psychotherapy aims to treat underlying causes, supported by a recent treated patient group and optional medical procedures or drugs to relieve spasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman FM
Conyrant
Grees
H.T
Features Syndicate, Inc
Teens win prizes in Singer dressmaking contest
Queen Mary Leveland of St. Louis Park Minnesota won first prize of 1000 in the senior division after outdistancing more than 54000 entrants in the Fifth Annual Teen-age Dressmaking Contest sponsored by Singer Sewing Machine Company Idelle Boraas 13 of Appleton Minnesota won first prize of 500 in the junior division. Finalists and mothers toured New York venues including Broadway and the Statue of Liberty as part of the event with regional winners also receiving Singer portable sewing machines. Senior prizes went to Barbara Becker Glen Ellyn and Nancy Heller Od Jersey and junior prizes to Marcia Bauer Indianapolis Ann Rusch Russell Kansas and Elaine Wilson Kirkland Lake Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Minnesota
Singer Sewing Machine Company
Queen Mary Leveland
St. Louis Park
Idelle Boraas
Appleton
Mary
Idelle
Sinter
New York
Ehdof
Babara Becker
Cleveland
Ohio
Lothal
Glen
Ellyn
Nancy Heller
New Jersey
Marcia Bauer
Indianapolis
Indiana
Ann Rusch
Russell
Kansas
Elaine Wilson
Kirkland Lake
Ontario
Canada
Dinner Honors Combs and Mevicks Guests
Mr and Mrs William Combs hosted a dinner for their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Harold Combs and children Yerry and Sherry of Bittersure and Mr and Mrs Burl Mevicks and children Judy Sue Ellen and Danny of the Tygart Dam
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Combs
Harold Combs
Yerry and
Sherry
Bjttsburel
Burl Mevick
Judy
Sue Ellen
Danny
Tygart Dam
Stormy Fresh Eggs Price Listing Note
Fragmentary entry shows eggs priced at sixteenths per dozen with unclear units and several garbled phrases. No clear date, location, or seller names are identifiable.
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Vv. M
Vour
A. J. Iman
Wickline
Tabernacle
T West
West
L O Es S
Church of
Sand Privi
Wes
Choo
Ieuit
Blueville
Hagan
Dre
Clyde Kimmel
N. C. Hall
Robert Hood
A. V. Riddle
Ernest and
Oscar Riddle
Washington, D.C
Nellie Williams
Arlington, Va
Evelyn Saffle
Ave
James A. Moore
New Castle
Yule Light
Kenneth Orr
James Poling
Kenneth Latta
Richard Campbell
Glenn Sapp
Andy Fletcher
Georer W. Simpson
C. D. Henry
Imogene Dever
Charles Cather
Mrs. Carrico
Miss Hamilton
Blueville Pta Planning Sale
MYF States Meeting
Elizabeth Taylor
Cedars of Lebanon Hospital
Hollywood
Palm Springs
International Soundphoto
Grimes
Yale
Ceil Chapman
Miss Chapman
England
First Presbyterian
Helen Follett
Lucy “Rightmire
Masons
City View
Page
Long Lee
Queen
Winne Ma
Mary Severan
Central Drug
Sun
Jerry Lewis
Darren Megavin
Martha Hyer
Nuone
Robert Wers
Frank Sinatra
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