Brief Chronology Of Local Notices From Grafton Area
A collage of short notices lists home leave for Richard Ward a Navy radio operator trainee in Norfolk, Rita Ann Hussion returning to Lakewood Ohio after holidays, and a West Union Christmas visit by the Warder family including Navy man Thomas Warder. Birth announced for Charles Kent Jaco born December 23 at Myers Hospital Philippi weighing 4 1/2 pounds. Pauline Stout hosted by Dr. and Mrs. J W Travis. Jean Travis Shaffer visiting Grafton. Harry Greenwald family visiting Lincoln street and Sturms relatives. Hospital updates name several admissions and dismissals at Grafton City Hospital. Mrs Dennis Bassett confined to home with pneumonia. Bud Murray of Chicago and family in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Ward
Norfolk
Virginia
Wilbur Ward
Dewey Avenue
Seaman Ward
United States Navy
Grafton High School
Lakewood
Rita Ann Hussion
Ohio
Lakewood Hosital
J. F. Hussion
West Union
Charles ©. Warder
Hugh Woolfor
Thomas Warder
Paul S. Warder
Charles N. Juco
Beech Street
Sch
Myers Hospital
Philippi
Charles Kent
Jaco
Mary Pappalardo
Cid Pappalardo
Robley Street
D. W. Jaco
Maple Avenue
4-H Members Enjoy Christmas Party in Haymond
The Willing Workers 4-H Club of Haymond held a Christmas party in the Haymond school basement. A gift exchange followed by social conversation featured refreshments served to members Donna Watkins Leo Stevens James Weaver Dorsey Weaver Nancy Craft Francis Satterfield Blaike Bogers Nedmi Weaver Leo Craft Eddie Craft and guests Edward Saterfield John Weaver Charles Lee Shackleford leader Lucille Hennergon assistant secretary Arlene Shackleford. The next meeting is planned for January 10 at the Thoahod.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haymond
Haymond School
Donna ‘Watkins
Leo Stevens
James Weaver
Dorsey Weaver
Nancy Craft
Francis ‘Satterfield
Blaike Bogers
Nedmi' Weaver
Leo Craft
Eddie Craft
Edward Saterfield
John Weaver
Charles Lee
Shackleford
Lucille
Hennérgon
Assisant
Arlene Shackleford
The
Tho Aahod
Candlelight Tea by Music Department at 207 Beech Street
The Music Department of the Woman's club plans a Candlelight Tea for General Woman's club members at 207 Beech Street, Wednesday 8 to 10 p m. Mrs W J McGehagle leads as general chairperson with aides in dining room refreshments and program. The department will perform songs and instrumentals with Mrs Ret Pyle of Philippi at the piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
General Woman's Club
W.C. Lawson
Beech Street
W. J. McGehagle
Paul E. Malone
W. R. Thayer
Calvin Morrison
Ret Pyle
Philippi
Coming Events and Society Notices List
A time worn society page lists upcoming meetings and events from December 29 to January 18 across local clubs church groups and councils. Highlights include a Candlelight Tea at 207 Beech Street hosted by the Music Department of the Woman's Club, Lindy Club at 176 Lincoln Street, Mountaineer Council No. 44 at the VFW on East Main, Judson Missionary Society at Judson Church, City Council No. 48 at the VFW Hall with installation, Haymond 4-H Club at Haymond School, Alpha Mu Chapter Beta Sigma Phi at Carolyn McCue Home in Blueville, and a Women’s Council dinner at the First Church of Christ on Beech Street. Page 5 advertises oversized rhododendron plants and more society items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Woman’s Club
J. E. Rupert
General Woman's Club
W. C. Lawson
Beech Street
Lindy Club
Mary Paugh
Lincoln Street
Mountaineer Council
Juni
Order
United American Mechanics
V.F.W
East Main Street
Judson Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church
Oma Fornash
Norma Wolfe
Clara Withers
Betty Shaffer
Minnie Kin- Jan
Woman's Council of the First Church of Christ On
Love at First Sight and a New Public Life
Central Press analysis notes that romantic ideals clash with civic duties as couples seek marriage licenses amid public spectacle. Voters monitor shifts in politics and coinage while spies and staffers navigate a changing White House. Inaugural ball plans spark dance expectations as penny and nickel changes loom.
Silk Shantung Cocktail Dress Amid Social Visit
A pale silk shantung cocktail dress with a sheath bodice and deep U neckline is shown, sleeves integrated with the bodice and a tucked skirt. Visitors Mr. and Mrs. Murray and Mr. and Mrs. Burge are in town with their parents. The note adds that rhododendrons and azaleas are not native south of the United States, and Americans held about $171 billion in life insurance at the end of 1946.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.Y. Dress Institute
Harry Murray
Walnut Street
Scott Burge
Murray
Janice Burge
New World
United States
Public Health Act and General Board of Health origin
The text notes that modern public health began in England in 1848 with the Public Health Act and the creation of London's General Board of Health. It also mentions historical facts about plant difficulty, Nanking as China's seat of government eight times, automatic license forfeiture for speeding in North Carolina, and the origin of the word restaurant in Paris in 1765.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
General Board of Health
London
Nanking
China
North Carolina
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pauline Stout
Washington, D. C
J. W. Travis
Loveland Addition
Jean Travis Shaffer
Aurora
Grafton
Harry Greenwald
Jimmy
Harry
Annitta
Belle, W. Va
Mr. Greenwald
L. H. Greenwald
Mrs. Greenwald
J. C. Sturms
High Street
Grafton City Hospital
Thomas Thomas Withers
E. W. Crouston
Galloway
Wilda Jacobs
Donald Waggoner
Russell Boyce
Junior Armstrong
Charles Corbin
West Main Street
Michael Cod, Jr
Katherine Veters
Edwin Lee McCartney, Jr
Walter Street
Maude Bartlett
Dennis Bassett
Monroe Street
Chicago
Mrs
Bud Murray
Chicago, Ill
Bey L. Brown
4-H
Music Department
Phoenix
Ariz
Central Press
Love
White House
Heflin
Itn
Paris
Myers
Yadio
W. Main ST
Williamson Triplife
Goole
Laa Ro
Ann Page
del Monte
A&p
Texas Marsh
N. B.C
Brazil
Hellman's
Kraft
Veristhin
Pitt
Pascal Celery
California
New York
U. S
Beste Dobe
Armour’s Treet
Vienna
Armour
Om Ag
Bich
Jane Park
Marvel
Canada
Yukon
Exon BO
Se Tae
Heenz
Junior Foods
Baby Cereal
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