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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1947

Page

3

Mary Moore Weds Delbert Carroll In Quiet 1948 Ceremony

Mary Elizabeth Moore daughter of Delbert Moore announces her marriage to Delbert Carroll son of Mr and Mrs H L Carroll. The ceremony occurred December 30 at Paul’s Methodist parsonage in Maryland with Rev Pickens officiating. The bride wore white wool with rosebud corsage. Jack Pitman served as best man. matrons of honor wore aqua blue. A wedding supper followed at Chimney’s. Carroll is a Grafton High School alum and served in the military, now working at Phillips Gallery. The couple will reside at 73 Addison St. Heston noted in local items.

Fs. Delbert Moore Barrett H Mary Elizapeth W. Carroll Rs. H. L. Carroll the Paul's Methodist Church of and, Md den ©. Pickens Ffs Jack Pitman Jack Ian Delbert Moore Fil. Carroll Pple Chimpey Carroll Grafton Hec Teks and Gils’ Athletic Associatia Grafton Senior High c. W/ Phillips Gallery Fetterman Addison St

Miss Ynez Smith and Ola A. DeMoss Wedding Told

Announcement of the December 14 wedding at St. Pauls Methodist Church Oakland Maryland of Miss Inez Smith daughter of Mrs V J Smith Woodford addition to Ola A DeMoss of the city The ceremony was a single ring wedding performed by Rev Denver C Picans matron of honor Mrs Mrytle Bell and best man Russell De Moss Attendants were the couple only The bride is employed by Carr China Co and the groom works for Prudential Insurance Co The newlyweds reside on Ona Street.

Inez Smith V. J. Smith Woodford Addition Ola A. DeMoss St. Paul's Methodist Church Oakland Denver C. Picens Mrytle Bell Russell DeMoss DeMoss Carr China Company Mr. DeMoss Prudential ‘Insurance Company Ona Street

Fragmented Observations Mix Odd Facts and Quips

A jumble of breezy, miscellaneous notes covers topics from the lure of cigars to astronomy and animals. It mentions a Canadian girl quitting cigarettes by smoking cigars, a giant Australian toad that eats bees, a tiny radio set the size of a pin, and a claim that the United States Kennel Club lists over two million pedigreed dogs.

Eye Strain Causes Frequent Headaches Warns Doctor

Dr. W Evatt of Charleston notes eye strain is a common cause of headaches. Irritation from sun glare, close work, or overuse can trigger pain and blur vision. Proper glasses and eye treatment by a specialist are advised to prevent recurring headaches.

Herman N. Bundesen W. Evatt Charleston Evatt Chilafeh Nestey

Miss Dougherty Hosts Christmas Party at West Washington Home

Miss Helena Mae Dougherty entertained friends with a Christmas party at her West Washington street home. Games and dancing fostered sociability as guests enjoyed refreshments later in the evening. Attendees included Misses Mary Jo Francis Mary Ann Behan Patty O Connor Mary Kate Coole Camilla Bradford Jane Bradford Nancy Holloway Pat Dougherty and Bill Cockrell Bud Mason Avan Reed Richard Densmore Carl Poling Bob Tucker Don Litzinger Frank Campbell Bob Burton Jim Wolfe Jim Ott Louie Spine and Paul Sapp.

Helena Mae Daugherty West Washington Mary Jo Francis Mary Ann Behan Patty O'Connor Mary Kate Coole Camilla Bradford Jane Bradford Nancy Holloway Pat Dougherty Bill Cockrell Bud Mason Avan Reed Richard Densmore Carl Poling Bob Tucker Don Litzinger Frank Campbell Bob Burton Jim Wolfe Jim Ott Louie Spine Paul Sapp Miss Daugherry

Milady Milena First sugar plantation in Hawaii 1835

Milady Milena notes the establishment of the first important sugar plantation in the Hawaiian Islands in 1835, marking a landmark in colonial agricultural development.

Hawaiian Islands

Local Notices From Waineton-Wa Area Update

Brief items recall John Wayne Efaw's 2008 Marine service entry at Indian Island Washington and his prior B&O Railroad work. Homecomings include Mrs James F Murphy visiting from New Rochelle after Christmas and Mr Mrs Donald Wagner and daughter Donna Kay returning to Philadelphia after holidays. Visitors Mr and Mrs Robert L Cleer stay in Harrisonburg with family. social notes cite Catherine Harter Maron Zinn and Nellie Pifex at Morgantown New Year's party. Hospital discharge reports Paul Shahan and recovery updates on Lois Hixenbough after a fall. Celery origin noted from selinon Greek term for parsley.

Waineton John Wayne Efaw Barry A. Efaw Paris Island South Carolina Marine Base Indian Island Hattock Washington B. & O. Railroad Company Donald L. Wagner Donna Kay Philadelphia Catherine Harter Maron Zinn Nellie Pifex Morgantown Robert Hill

The Best Doily Pattern For Beginners In Crochet

Beginner friendly doily pattern offers large 18 inch work using No 30 cotton. Pattern 7007 includes two doilies with easy charts and photos. Send twenty cents for pattern to The Grafton Sentinel and add name address and pattern number. A Needlework Book issue available for fifteen more cents with 104 illustrations and a free potholder pattern.

Grafton Sentinel Household Arts Depts W. 14Th St New York N. Y

Pattern 9132 Jr. Miss Dress Seeks Readers

A vintage advertisement offers Pattern 9132 a two piece Jr. Miss dress with a new neckline and peplum. Instructions claim easy use full illustrated sew chart and sizes 11 13 15 17 with yardage details for size 13. Readers are urged to send 25 cents to Graf ton Sentinel Pattern Dept New York for the pattern and book.

Grafton Sentinel Pattern Dept West 18Th St New York N. Y Marian Martin

Horoscope Snapshot for the Day in Personal Tone

A reflective horoscope notes focus on home affairs and family matters. It urges planning ahead for studying next year and suggests thoughts on loved ones and welfare. The piece hints at etiquette in entertaining and warns against spreading rumors. It closes with a moral couplet about slander.

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Mary Moore Mes Bride Old Carroll Heston Aplerica Great Miss Play Storms Hgjp Street WMC The Brethren Church Roy Vandergrift East Man Street the Baptist St. Paul's Lutheran Church H. J. Lyston Beech Street Ladies Aid Society of the United Brethren Church Etta L. Francis Ynez Smith Oak William RT Central Press Teas Ker Charles Henn, Jr Baltimore C. W. Matthew Santa Newark Matthew Henn International Soundphoto Miss Dougherty Milady Milena Milena Miller Wlw-Nbc Wilw-Nbc England Eric Fannin Cpl Lowell Fannin Fanning Columbus International Ar, Finance CO Nationwide Partonot Pothona Solves & Money Pi Peraonal Ukes Resonal Rmadierony Fairmont Beveny Bldg James F. Murphy New Rochelle Earl Bennett Grand Street Harrisonburg Robert L. Cleer Bob Ie Cleer H. J. Stover Virginia Dischosen Paul Shahan Carmen Shehan East Main Street Carl McGee Lois Hixenbough Hospital Selinon Lies Baoeks Peecher Thomas Jefferson James Madison Benjamin America Fie Fiz Rudy Kovarik Kovarik Dearborn Mich Ps S.regular Army Royal Typewriters Avaisla Adams Office Supplies Shever Union Drug Co G. I. Joes G. I. Nes West Virginia Business Clarksburg G. I Veterans Administration Atudénte College B. Cain Burg Virid
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