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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1957

Page

3

Calendar items note December 30 to January 4 meetings

The calendar lists events from December 30 to January 4 including Eagles Auxiliary birthday night at 8 pm, Epsilon-Epsilon Tau Phi Lambda Sorority Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle meeting at 7:30 pm at the Grafton Hotel, Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen at 7 pm at the Eagle's Home, January 1 Grafton Business Girls meeting rescheduled to January 15, January 2 Taylor County Boots and Saddle Club meeting at 1:30 pm, and January 4 Alpha Mu Chapter Beta Sigma Phi party at 8 pm with reservations by phone.

Eagles Epsilon-Epsilon Tau Phi Lambda Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle Grafton Hotel Rita Reed Dora Brotherhood of Railway Patty Gallagher Taylor County Boots and Saddle Club James Stevens Alpha Mu Beta Sigma Phi K. of C. Hall

Personal notes of greetings from a holiday visit spread

Mr and Mrs W G Gillespie returned from Marion Indiana where they visited Mrs Gillespies niece and sister. Guests over the weekend included Mr and Mrs Dick Bartlett Rev and Mrs C E Hawkins Mr and Mrs H K Debendarfer Mrs Levi Wilson and family and others. Also hosting were Mr and Mrs Albert Kelly with Mrs Lewis Hilman and children Nancy and Walter of Parkersburg. Other visits included Lieut and Mrs James Watkins from Cheyenne Wyoming and J A Milanese visiting Burgettstown Pa. Holiday greetings continued as Harry Shingelton returned from Dunbar West Virginia and Erma George from Washington DC visited Beech. R Knight and family hosted relatives from Maple Avenue with Jack Donachie of Hyattsville Maryland.

W. G. Gillespie Marion Ind Lewis Hilman Nancy Walter Parkersburg W. T Watkins James Watkins Cheyenne Wyo J. A. Milanese Maple Ave Burgettstown Harry Shingelton Dunbar W.va J. A. Newman Beech Erma George Washington, D.C R. Knight Jack Donachie Hyattsville Paul McCourt Windham Ohio Dewey Lake Robert Tennant Frankie Gull Country Club Road Francis Hess Painesville Donald Hess Bridgeport Ralph Hess Flemington Elsie Hess Jackie Jilia’Hoffman Delbert Hoffman Tor Hoffman Ray Reed Grafton Edward Hall Dayton Clara Kincaid Tracy Felt George C. Felton Pearl Floren Felton Morgantown Donald Felton Cleveland Hubert Felton Philipp Uriel C. Bartlett Uniontown Brooks Bartlett Pittsburgh Uriel M. Felton Luanna Felton Fairmont E. Lantz Tracy Felton J. B. Kincaid Kincaid Kara Mumpi

Hospital Admissions and Discharges List Dec 27

Hospital admissions on December 27 include Dianna Duzzie Wilmington Ohio Timothy Rogers Lincoln J Helen Palance Pearl Street Nellie Sterling Route 5 Virginia Knotts Route 3 Bogbie Stanbury West Main Street Rose Fitzwater Simpson Joseph Kelly Route 4 Maude Hoban Beech Street Erma Trissler East Main Street Charles Morgan Grafton Caroline Hirshman Route 1 Discharges on December 27 include Howard Hawkins Flemington Anna Lee Decker St Charles Street Margaret Richards Grafton Lucy Evans West Main Street Virgie Miller Route 1 Dellett Smallwood Route 2 Bobble Stansbury West Main Street

Dianna Duzzie Wilmington Timothy Rogers Lincoln &J Helen Palance Pearl St Nellie Sterling Virginia Knotts Bogbie Stanbury W. Main St Rose Fitzwater Simpson Joseph Kelly Maude Hoban Beech St Erma Trissler E. Main St Charles Morgan Grafton Caroline Hirshman Howard Hawkins Flemington Anna Lee Decker St. Charles St Margaret Richards Lucy Evans Virgie Miller Dellett Smallwood Bobble Stansbury

Birth announcements for Knotts Farrance McCartney Bolyard and more

Birth notices from Grafton City Hospital record several newborns. Mr and Mrs Knotts announce a son born December 27 at 8 53 PM weighing six pounds. Mr and Mrs Farrance announce a daughter born December 27 at 6 PM weighing eight pounds seven ounces. Mr and Mrs McCartney announce a son born December 29 at 10 18 AM. Pamela Diane, second daughter and third child for Floyd and Betty Bolyard, born December 19 weighing seven pounds ten ounces, with grandpar ents Dillinger Pa and Walter Bolyard listed. A separate line notes Wells reporting 5.4 billion gallons of water used daily in the U S out of 275 billion gallons.

Robert Knotts Rt. 3 Grafton City Hospital Oscar Farrance Pearl St Robert McCartney Lincoln St Pamela Diane Floyd Bolyard Rt. 1 Thornton Betty Bradley Flossie Bradley Dillinger, Pa Walter Bolyard

Webster Homemakers Club Sets First Meeting Of Year

Today in County Social Life notes the Webster Homemakers Club planning a January 3 meeting at Mrs. Truman McVicker's home with Helen Fleming discussing the lesson and devotions led by Mrs. Howard McWilliams. The piece also lists Christmas visits and holiday gatherings across local families and friends, highlighting community ties and shifting leadership.

Webster Homemakers Club Truman McVicker Helen Fleming Howard McWilliams

Wendel 4 H Members Mark Yuletide

Wendel 4 H members held one Christmas party at the Union Hall. Kathleen Poling read scripture and led a Christmas play Away In a Manger. Songs included Little Town of Bethlehem Jingle Bells and more. Demonstrations featured pin cushion and Silent Night. Several local families visited relatives and attended services over Christmas.

Wendel 4-H Union Flall Kathleen Poling Q Manger Bethlehem Sharon George Georgie Poling Delores George Carl Boylan Baltimore Grey George Rose Toth Morgantown Shirley Nick George J. A. Preston Wendel Road James Robinette Idamay Virgil Marteney Leroy Clevenger Perry O. Louise Rein Canton Koby Rein Prank Toth

Grafton FHA Holds Party

The Grafton Chapter of FHA hosted a Christmas party at advisor Miss Nellie Cook’s home. Members and advisors played games sang carols and exchanged gifts late in the evening. Refreshments were served to Betty Lucas and others including Barbara Weaver Peggy McCue Ruth Cozad Delores McDonald Jo Anne De vaulet Shirley Sapp Judy Parkhill Barbara Poling Martha Sharp Norma Vandercrift Barbara Yeap

Grafton FHA Nellie Cook Betty Lucas Barbara Weaver Peggy McCue Ruth Cozad Delores McDonald Jo Anne Devaulet Shirley Sapp Judy Parkhill Barbara Poling Marth Sharp Norma Vandercrift Barbara Yea

Wilm’s tumor in children and diagnosis steps

An article by Herman N. Bundesen discusses Wilm’s tumor, its prevalence in younger children, typically presenting as a large abdominal mass with few symptoms. Diagnosis relies on abdominal X-rays after venous dye, with staging after tumor removal and post operative deep X-rays. Survival has risen since 1914 due to newer treatments, and early surgical removal plus radiation is emphasized.

Wilm J.K

Alexandra Turns 21 In Royal Celebration Preview

London awaits 1958 royal party as Princess Alexandra marks 21 on Christmas Day. The royal court gathers at Kensington Palace for a grand dinner and dance with about 200 London society guests invited. Speculation swirls over a possible engagement to Grenadier Guards officer Matess Hamilton, a frequent companion at private parties and charity balls.

London Princess Margaret Britain Princess Alexandra Queen Elizabeth Duchess of Kent Alexandra Royal Court Kensington Palace Margaret Prince Philip Crest of London Society Metall Grenadier Guards

Culps Made Visit In City

Mr. and Mrs Earl J Culp former high school principal here are visiting their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Don Harman of 629 Beech Street Mrs Harman is the former Phyllis Culp The Culps reside in Winter Haven Florida where they both teach They left Sunday for their Florida home Culp came here in 1950 and was principal until 1954 Some 2000 species of wood rotting organisms are known.

Earl J. Culp Don Harman Beech St Harman Phyllis Culp Culps Winter Haven Pia Florida Culp Judy Gary Simpson Ray White Dry Fork W. Va Anna Harper Loren Vincent Fred Haller Clifford Vincent James Vincent Harry Davis Bob ‘Thorpe McKeesport T. Moore Junior Shaffer Detroit Mich Rennie Vincent Clarksburg Robert Gregory Brownlow Park Johnua Moore Calla Gregory Wendel Road Early Wagner Harrison Coffman Richard McClung Kingston R. I Sammy Olivio Painesville Mary Olivio Dale McCauley Sardie McCauley Ft. Leonard Wood Okty Lough Philia Bedford, O John Lough Morgantown Lew Haymond Ootksburg Burl Shaffer Fairmont

Gentle Eye Care Tips From Helen Follett

A light touch is needed around the eyes to keep them expressive and youthful. Gentle creams, light tapping with a creamed finger, and ice compresses help prevent fine lines. Use subtle blue shadow along lash line for a soft, luminous look with restrained application.

Helen Follett

Simpson Group Goes Out Caroling for Christmas Cheer

Christmas carolers sponsored by Rev Clyde Bush and Mrs Loren Vincent sang at Union Baptist Church then visited homes. Refreshments were served by Mrs Early Wagner and M Adolphus Leach. Attendees and guests included Judy Adams Karen Gregory Phyllis Virginia Lois Felton and many others. Several relatives and friends from nearby towns visited or hosted holiday gatherings.

Clyde Bush Loren Vincent Union Baptist Church Early Wagner M. Adolphus Leach Judy Adams Karen Gregory Phyllis Virginia Lois Felton Dorothy Betty Jamita Wiseman Elda Leach Sandra Knotts Bucky Mayle Willis Charles Green

Relief for Rheumatism and Nerve Pain Offered Free Visit

A Uniontown ad sells an herb remedy for rheumatism arthritis neuritis and sciatica. One free trip is offered for disabled persons who may bring a friend to 45 South Mt. Vernon Ave 500 ft off RL 40 daily hours 10 to 6 Sundays 10 to 4. Permanently located with a long proven record.

Mt. Vernon Ave RL 40 Uniontown

Play Space Is Real Need The Sentinel Homemaker

The Sentinel Homemaker argues for true play space with ample room for running games like tag and hide and seek. It highlights that children need safe, communal playgrounds within walking distance and notes the dangers of streets as the sole play area while praising group play and leadership through larger peer groups. It also briefly mentions cooking advice for moistening and storing fruit cake with hot water and liquor.

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