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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1949

Page

2

Miss Anne Vance Weds Fred S. Eiland in Family Home Ceremony

Anne Vance, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Vance of 220 McGraw avenue, married Frederick S. Eiland, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Eiland of Logan, in a 11:30 a.m. December 29 double ring ceremony at the bride’s parents home. The bride wore a wine gabardine suit with grey accessories and a white orchid corsage. Anne, a Grafton High School graduate of 1946, was a senior in West Virginia University School of Journalism and member of Delta Gamma, Theta Sigma Phi, the Daily Athenaeum staff, and the Press Club. Fred, WVU 1948 graduate in journalism, earned an MA in political science, served as Daily Athenaeum editor, and is an instructor of journalism at the University of Alabama. Mrs. Eiland plans to resume studies at Alabama after the semester and work on writing this summer.

G. T. Vance McGraw Avenue Anne Frederick S. Eiland R. R. Eiland Logan Eiland Grafton High School Wet Virginia Univerity Delta Gamma Sorority Theta Sigma Phi National Noraay Renew Writers and Trnalists Te Press Club Daily Athenaeum Elland West Virginia University Kappa Tau Alpha Journaliers Press Club Sphinx Sigma Delta Chi University of Alabama Tuscaloosa

Woman's Club Tea At Lawson Home Delights Members

Seventy five members of Grafton’s general division attended a candlelight tea hosted by Mrs. W. C. Lawson on Beech Street. The program, directed by Mrs. J. E. Rupert with Mrs. Calvin Morrison assisting, featured vocal numbers by Mrs. Morrison and five piano duets by Mrs. Don Malone and Mrs. Rex Pyles. Guests then moved to the dining room for a reception hosted by Mrs. Waller Thayer and others.

Grafton W. C. Lawson Beech Street J. E. Rupert Calvin Morrison Phiippi Kreisler Gertrude Shaw

West Side LTL Holiday Meet Celebrated At Church

West Side LTL held a holiday party at St Pauls Methodist church with games and a gift exchange. The league received a state cash award and a certificate of honor for meeting league requirements. A plated luncheon followed for attendees including Shirley Bumgardner Bill Courtney Santira Courtney Ruth Crall Joyce Cuppett Tommy Cuppett Mary Lou Custer John Eckels Lowell Mason Nancy Parkhill Laura Powell Charlotte Stilwell sponsor Mrs C B Mason and guest Barbara Dunn of Bridgeport.

West Side L.1.l St. Paul's Methodist Church West Virginia League Shirley Bumgardner Bill Courtney Santira Courtney Ruth Crall Joyce Cuppett Tommy

Republican leaders delay as Senate convenes in new congress

The article notes leaders defer action in the new congress to allow the Senate to meet. The House opened with John Andrews as chief clerk presiding until a speaker was chosen. The Senate session began at twelve, with the gavels signaling the start.

Coming Events Calendar Jan 3 to Jan 18

Community notices list multiple January gatherings: Band Boosters meet at Seni High bandroom January 3 at 6 pm, Quota Club at Hotel Grafton January 3 at 6 30 pm, First Baptist church mission group meeting with several listed hosts, St Paul circles meet January 4 at homes on Pearl Street and Blueville Addition, M. C. Cobweir No 43 I A R meets January 4 7 30 pm with officers installation, Grafton Business Girls Club January 5 at Hotel Grafton at 6 15 pm, Blueville Methodist class January 5 at 7 30 pm, Hospital Woman's auxiliary January 5 at 2 pm with executive board 1 pm, Woman's Missionary Council January 6 at parsonage, Willing Workers 4 H January 10 at Haymond school, Alpha Mu Chapter Beta Sigma Phi January 10 at Carolyn McCue home Blueville, Woman's Come of the First Church of Christ January 18 at church for covered dish dinner.

Seni High School Grafton Damage First Baptist Church Chureh Oma Fornash Norma! Wolfe Clara Withers Betty Shaffer Minnie Kin Circle No St. Paul's W. S.C Mary Lawson Pearl Street Circle St. Paul's Methodist Church Carl Harman Blueville Addition Muntain City Cobweir No I-A R Grafton Business Girls Club Hotel Grafton Gloria Belle Squires D.C.B Blueville Methodist Chorch Nona Stutler Woman's Auxiliary Hospital Iivng Woman's Missionary Council of the

Power Co. returns cited losses and 1943-48 rate protests

The company reports losses for 1943 to 1948 with varying scales in areas it serves. Increases drew protests from the city of Morgan City and Suncrest, challenging the rates.

Morgan City Suncrest

Holiday Visitors and Returns Across Grafton Area

A compilation of holiday guests and travelers visiting Grafton area families. Among those listed are Mrs. Ruth Ann inson from White Plains New York visiting Mr and Mrs HG Harter. Mrs Deior Knight Bush of Baltimore spending holidays with parents Mr and Mrs Tressey Fort Meade Maryland. Pvt Edgar Carver on holiday furlough with Mrs B H Myers in West Wilford Street. Mrs Elsie Salvus from Washington DC visiting her mother Mrs Fanny Long. Norman R Getz returns from holiday leave to Great Lakes Navy Base. CPL Robert L Getz on a 15 day furlough with wife and son at 25 Walter Street. Brenice Carver leaves for San Antonio Texas to enter USAF schooling. James J Nestor returns to work in Baltimore after holidays with East Long Street family. multiple families host holiday guests from Baltimore Youngstown Knottsville Lucretia Pruntytown and Keyser. hospital notes list admissions and discharges at Grafton City Hospital. J A Groves and family wintering in San Diego. Annabelle Boylen from Baltimore visiting West Washington. E Allen Reed and son Gregory Allen return to Baltimore after weekend visit.

Norman R. Getz United States Navy Great Lakes Naval Training Station Earl Getz Walter Street Fort Meade Cpl Robert L. Getz Robert L. Geta Richard Baltimore James J Nestor Westinghouse James Nestor East Long Street

Flemington Man Virginia Girl Betrothal Told

Mr and Mrs Griffin H Hamilton of Clearwater Florida and Quantico Virginia announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Frances to Captain Michael D Benda United States Marine Corps son of Mrs Elizabeth Benda of Flemington Cap Benda was born in Flemington High School and has a BS from a Huntington college He was commissioned in 1942 and served overseas with the First Division He is stationed at Port Chicago California The wedding will be in early spring Allen has been visiting with his Here From Washington Charles Bud Travis of Wington spent the weekend here with his parents and other relatives Home From Baltimore Mat Francis of Baltimore spent the weekend with his mother Mrs Ernest feed of West Main

Griffin H. Hamilton Clearwater Florida Quantico Virginia Mary Frances Michael D. Benda United States Marine Corp Elizabeth Benda Flemington Huntington Marine Corps Port Chicago Calif Allen

Feering s Continued From Page One Election Upset

Harry Batson H Lee Carter, Republican member of the County Court, was sworn into office last week after a recount showed him the victor by two votes. Carter defeated Democrat J Gus Lambert, who led by 12 votes after initial tabulations and the official canvass.

Harry Batson H. Lee Carter J. Gus Lambert

Taylor Reenters Office as Recountered Term Begins

Taylor resumed duties for another term after a recount and oath of office. Lambert's counsel travels to Charleston to seek a writ of mandamus from the State Supreme Court. The piece notes the new day jailed and the night jailer, Robert T. White and Charles Larew Jr.

Lambert Charleston State Supreme Court Robert T Hite Charles Junior

Bowman Advocate Urges Universal Training Amid War Debate

Dr. Bowman, advocate for universal military training and Ames candidate, stated that the nation is already at war and emphasized the need for a strong defense policy as the campaign moves forward. He reiterated the urgency of preparedness and national resolve during the current conflict context.

Wseevomanye Page Out Bowman

Charming Triplets Crochet Pattern Offer Featured

Charming triplets three title charmers to grace your home with crochet patterns. Pattern 7383 includes directions, improved visual charts, and photos for easy needlework. Fifty cents to one dollar coin pricing and subscription details for Grafton's Sentinel Household Arts Dept. Brooklyn address and order form.

Io Grafton Sentinel Household Arts Dept P. O Flatbush Station Brooklyn Alice Brooks

Yale crash survivor walked from scene in Seattle flight disaster

The report notes that survivor John Roderick of Seattle, a 1947 Yale football star end, walked away from the wreckage. The plane carried owner William F. Leland of Seattle and pilot William Chargers, with second officer Keniny Love, also of Seattle, among those unaccounted earlier today.

William F. Leland Seattle Seattle Air Charter William Chargers Keniny Love John Roderick Yale

Miss Tanner Named Editor of BBC Magazine

Miss Virginia Tanner named editor of BBC Magazine effective January 1, with Mrs Inez DeVille as associate editor on the same date per R Van Sant, director of public relations. The magazine serves B&O employees with plans for spring fashion pattern promotions and Marian Martin book offerings.

Virginia Tanner Ohis

EXPECT TRUMAN Aton? estimating Soviet moves afterWest strength

Speculation arises that the Soviet Union may launch a new peace offensive in the new year to disrupt Western unity and ease Western European leaders' war fears. Some advisers reportedly see Kremlin leaders willing to be more friendly in the West, echoing Truman's last week remarks.

West Truman Kremlin

Army Imm…ing Feet Above Fairmont on Tygart River

A fragment notes Army activity upriver near Fairmont with apparent placement or movement of personnel or equipment on the Tygart River above the city two miles or more. The readable portion suggests operations in the lower stretch of the river.

Fairmont

Try and Stop Me Dusty Bookshop Plea for Extra Discount

SE proprietor of a dusty and dilapidated bookshop pleads at Horace Liveright’s old publishing office for a 3 percent discount. Liveright’s sales man questions the request, noting the likelihood the debtor will never pay. Richard Tregaskis and Ward Greene are quoted in a side note about appetite and hope.

City Hall Horace Liveright Jack Clapp Liveright Richard Tregaskis Ward “Greene Greene

Governor Seeks Bigger State Finances for Education and Health

The governor notes a sizable surplus from the current budget and reports that schools, colleges, medical institutions, relief funds, road construction, and public health departments have requested larger appropriations for the next two years.

Monongahela power dispatcher retires after long service

MONONGAH continues with a profile of Mr. Robey a longtime rail dispatcher who managed passenger schedules for presidents and coal traffic during World War II He supervised 192 telegraph operators and led 11 track dispatchers plus two assistants He served as past president of the Taylor County Board of Trade and plans a Florida vacation then visits with his son in law Major and Mrs Paul Ward at Pinehurst N C and another son Richard Ward works as sales manager for Monongahela Power in Morgantown

Robey Woodrow Wilson Warren G. Harding Herbert Hoover Calvin Coolidge Franklin D. Roosevelt Harry S. Truman Taylor County Board of Trade Florida Major Paul 8 Ward Pinehurst N.C Richard Ward Monongahela Power Comepany Morgantown

Also Mentioned on This Page

Monroe Glancy Lizzie Smith W. Va Glancy Lizzie Betty L. Brown Society Anne Vance Fred S. Eiland Bride Woman's Club Lawson West Side L.T.L Dress Institute Inson and Gaugh Ruth “Ann White’ Plains, NY Mrs. HG. Harter Si. Francis Street Deior Knight Bush Baltimore, Md Mrs. Tressey Turtough Joe Newcomer Brownlow Park Pvt Edgar Carver B. H. Myers West Wilford Street Carver John Greene Cincinnati, Ohio Ada Bolyard Trap Springs Road Washington Elsie Salvus Washington, D.c Fanny Long Barrett Street Texas Brenice Carver San Antonio Tex United States Air Force Kenneth Teets Robert D. Nestor Point Pleasant Fred Pelley Connie Josephine Louise Keener Alfred Zumbro Pelley Mary Grace Keener Ray Wonycott S Bertha Youngstown Ohi Jeannine Poling Lirv Lucretia A.L. Wonycott Knottsville Howard Wolfe Dauhter Blaine F. P. Sterling Pruntytown Pike Allen Reed L. B. Shaffer Webster Paul Rector Pruntytown George Shaffer S. Harley Whisner West Main Street Robert Whisnett Keyser Eugene Whisher Bobby Mae Shackleford Dick Carey Washington, D. C John Whisner Tailmansville Grafton City Hospital Helen Bradbury Main Street Agnes Louk Thornton James F. Edwards George Preston Lincoln Street Vada Utt Hoga Bolyard Mars Faret Wiles Tunnelton Lulu Blue Catherine Keener Buddy Day Maple Avenue Nathan D. Wyle Joy “Beall Newbure Wilda Jacobs Karen Sus White Francis Street Joe Newman Adison Street Rebekah Keener Guy D. Curry Katherine Peters Louise Tansill Addison Street John Wildson Gordmania San Diego J. A. Groves Annabelle Boylen Arthur J. Boylen West Washington E. Allen Reed Gregory Allen Disndta Water Bud) Travis Wington D. C Mrs Sherman I. Travis Mat Francis Ced Baltimore, Ma Ernest Taylor Charming Triplets Miss Tanner BBC Magazine Dragon Sentinel Pattern Dept West 18Th St New York N. Y Marian Martin Aton Myers Bennett Cerf Supreme Furter Ryone Evans Furniture Co Walter Thompson East Main ELKAY Malone's Drugs& Ain Co Caplan Jewelers W. Main St Pinkhem Plakham Lydia E. Pincham
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