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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1941
Page
3
Mildred Henry, Mrs. Mae Weaver, Mrs. Nona Stutler, Mrs. Jessie Robinson, Miss Nellie Cook, Mrs. Roberta Jewell and Mrs. Mary Corrothers appear in the city social roster, reflecting community involvement and cordial society circles.
Mentions Mae Reed and Martha Puling councilors Christine Russell reporter Marjorie DeLaney special auditor and various party guests including Rosemary Newcome Kenneth Boylen Rhea Goff Bil Skinner Frieda Lucas Paul Shingleton Mary Mae Newcome Junior Ball Sam Newsome. Notes steps toward Montfort abrogating the 1886 law banning him from France and Hitler’s possible Napoleonic restoration preface. Montfort’s backers claim he served as Louis Blanchard in Tunisia with the foreign legion and armored car unit. Return to Virginia reports Sergeant John Crane Mrs and Private Robert Crane after holidays at Langley Field VA with Leo Crane family. Mrs Crane improving.
Miss Evelyn Isner hosted the Gay Forties club for a gala holiday party on a Wednesday evening. Seasonal colors decorated the home and a large Christmas tree served as a special attraction. The evening featured cards and dancing as the main diversions before the event ended.
The Past Matrons and Past Patrons association of Naomi chapter No. 12, Order of Eastern Star, elected officers for the coming year at the January meeting in the Masonic Temple. Grace Rohrbaugh named president succeeding Carrie O. Cole with Margaret Cather as vice president and Mary Hoffman as secretary-treasurer. The event included treasure hunts, new member introductions, group singing, and a holiday-themed meal.
A watch party and covered dish dinner at Mr and Mrs A W Wagner’s East Main Street home delighted many friends Tuesday. Yuletide decor, a train display and games entertained guests. Refreshments were served to Helen Barkins Dorothy Held Eloise Lockard Martha Debendarfer Maxine Corbin Lena Poling Nancy Williams Grace Evelyn Nuvvun Blue Carl Fawcett Robert Cassell Richard Shafferman Joan Grub Alfred Wagner Donald Wagner John Wagner Hugh Wagner George Wagner and the hosts.
January notice board lists Jan. 3 sewing club at Mrs. Gough’s West Washington, now moved from Jan. 10. Jan. 4 Junior 4-H at Miriam Friedman’s 506 Maple Ave. Jan. 6 Quota club at Cozy Rest Inn 7 15 p m. Jan. 1 White Rose Grove No 2 Woodman Circle meets 7 30 p m K P hall with officer installation and dues. Jan. 1 Public Welfare department of Woman’s club meets 2 30 p m Elks home with Eva Love on West Virginia. Jan. 7 Jr O U A M at Webn hall for officer installation.
On December 31 Lindy club members gathered at Mrs Myrtle Frazier's North street home for a holiday decorated party with four table accessories. Awards were presented to Mrs Edna Poling Mrs Elizabeth McFarland and Mrs Della Wittman for banco games. The next meeting is January 14 at Mrs Effie Gough's 595 West Washington street with several listed members attending.
The January meeting of the D. O. B. class of Blueville Methodist Sunday school was held at the home of Mrs. Zora Anvil. Nine members and four guests attended. Mrs. Georgia Hunt conducted devotions. a Bible quiz and a pleasing program followed. refreshments were served by Mrs. Auvil, Mrs. De Moss, and Mrs. Allender.
Advertisement for a Jiffy Knit exclusive baby robe and matching bonnet pattern from Brooks Household Arts Dept New York. Includes materials list, pattern stitch, variants with short or long sleeves, and pattern number 6752. Instructions urge sending name address illustration and stitches to The Grafton Sen garn.
The Christian Endeavor society of the First Brethren church held a regular meeting at Mr and Mrs Allen Poes home on Tuesday evening followed by a watch party. Highlight was a serenade for Pastor Rev Paul Dick who wed Esther Hosteller in Johnstown Pa on December 21. Attendees included Rev and Mrs Dick, many local families, and Joy Shaffer from Clarksburg.
Mrs. Kenneth Cole and guests from the Ladies Auxiliary of the National Letter Carriers Association attended a postponed Thursday meeting at Grand Street. Mrs. Sherman Reed presided as officers were elected to retain most posts, with Bertha Moats named assistant secretary and invitations extended for Clarkburg installation on January 10.
McDaniel, chaplain, and Mrs. William Henderson officiated as marshal. The season’s social hours ended with entertainment and Christmas gift exchanges. Miss Freda Moats gave a reading titled Winter, appreciated by all. Mrs. Cole provided lunch. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Moats, Mr. and Mrs. William Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. Loren Hoffman, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Kirkpatrick, Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Reed, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Parkhill, Mr. and Mrs. Ed McDaniel, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Mentor, Mrs. Truman McVicker, Miss Freda Moats, Miss Bertha Moats, Hayward Sapp, Edgan Newcome, Ernest Smith, and Miss Shackelford.
Recently elected chiefs of White Faun Council No 3 Degree of Pocahontas were installed at a January 1 meeting in the Redmen hall. Installing officer Idella Carroll was assisted by Helen McDaniel and Edna Poling. Officers include Emma Rockwell prophetess and Elizabeth McFarland first scout, with a roster of named deputies, keepers, scouts, and warriors.
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