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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1949

Page

2

Mrs F Wilkinson Chosen Regent To Washington Meet

Florence Wilkinson was named regent for the Elizabeth Cummins Jackson chapter of the D A R to attend the Continental Congress in Washington D C on April 8 23 A chapter meeting at Mrs C F Shafer home on Welnut street discussed attendance plans Mrs Cedric Reynolds of Washington D C was named alternate with Allie Chamberlain and J E Rupert as second and third alternates respectively The meeting followed the President's monthly message delivered by Miss Barbara Cather and a dessert course.

Florence Wilkinson Elizabeth Cummins -Jackson D.A.R Washington, D. C C. F. Shafer Welnut Street Cedric Reynolds Allie Chamberlain J.E. Rupert Barbara Cather

Dr. Weed Delivers Noted Talk at First Baptist Class

Dr. Charles Weed of Alderson Broaddus College Philippi spoke to the Young Adult class of First Baptist Church on famous religious paintings using slides. Class president Mrs. T. L. Swiger led the meeting with Mrs. Howry Lawson directing devotionals. a social close followed. Attendees included Dr. Weed and Mrs. Charles Weed among others.

Charles Weed Alderson- Brocaddus College Philippi First Baptist Church Weed T. L. Swiger Howry Lawson Warner T. Gifford Mary Robinson Evelyn Golden Betty Bolyard Melba Stilwell Murray Howard Lawson Madam Robinson John Murray George Shaw Eva Evans Latimer Bradley

Doan's Pills Offer Kidney Support Ad

An old style consumer ad urges readers to use Doan's Pills for kidney and bladder issues. It notes symptoms like backache, swelling, headaches, and frequent urine and promotes Doan's as trusted for over six decades, claiming the pills flush poisons from the blood.

Doan Doar Epa

Coming Events and Club Meetings Schedule

A long list of local club and church group gatherings from January 26 to February 28. Meetings include Sun day School workers, Hecalums, Lindy Club, Beta Sigma Phi, Tau Phi Lambda, Blueville Methodist, American Legion Auxiliary, Judson Missionary Society, Grafton Business Girls, W S C S, Crusader's Class, Ladies Veterans Auxiliary, and Ladies Aid Society with hosts and times at various addresses and venues.

First Presbyterian Council of Religious Education Hecalums Dorothy Douglas Highstreet Lindy Club Jwil J. C. Sturm Alpha Mu Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Union Drug Store Delta Nu Tau Phi Lambda Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle West Main Mariam Nestor Leoma Zumbro Louise Arble Helen Legion Home Judson Missionary Society First Baptist Church Grafton Business Girls Club Grafton Elner Weekley Circle No. 1 St. John First Church of Christ Ladies Veteran’s Auxiliary Lodge Hall Ladies’ Aid Society St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Emma Lewis Empire Market Building Lucille Grinnenign W. H. Shafferman

Bridal Shower Honored Guest Mrs J Wayne Efaw

Mrs Wayne Efaw was guest of honor at a bridal shower hosted by Mrs Stephen Waters and Mrs Zoe Goudy on Thursday evening at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr and Mrs H A Miller on West Boyd Street. The party included socializing and a dessert course served by co-hostesses to a large group of attendees.

J. Wayne Efaw Stephen Waters Zoe Goudy H. A. Miller West Boyd ‘Street Efaw Gladys Lee Miller Emma Sapp LeRoy Hawkins Fairmont Laura Mae Hoffman Betty Kennedy Helenamae Dougherty Mildred Jones Elizabeth Trum Omar Thompson Wagner Mary Jane Wagner William Foote Lorraine Efaw Zelda Poling Charles Swisher Guy Cole Victor Halbritter Betty Graft Tony Wolfe Prank Louzy Myrtle Doerr Hubert A. Miller Bibiana Waters Paul Joseph Louzy Chu Swisher Harvey

Patricia Dougherty Weds Oscar Hyett On November 4

Mr and Mrs J M Dougherty of 220 West Washington announce the marriage of their daughter Patricia Rose to Set Oscar E Hyett Jr son of Mr and Mrs Oscar F Hyett Sr of East Longstreet The ceremony occurred in Aurora Colorado on November 4 The only attendant was Pvt R C Garlington as best man The bride wore a blue ensemble with matching accessories Miss Dorothy Stampfel of Denver served as brides maid The couple reside at 1479 Fillmore Street Denver

Dorothy Stampfel Denver Colorado Fillmore Street

RCA Employee Displays Metal Coned TV Tube

Diana Myers of RCA presents a metal coned field tube developed for home television receivers offering a 16 inch picture in a lower priced alternative to glass tubes. International report highlights the innovation and potential impact on the market.

Diana Myers RCA

Flood outlook grows but river crest remains uncertain

Reports from Wheeling Morgantown and Point Pleasant show rainfall around half an inch with Point Pleasant at 35 feet and five more to flood crest. Huntington Dam 28 at about 40 feet with 44 feet forecast tomorrow. Ohio Route seven may flood before reaching flood stage of 50 feet. deer behavior note follows.

Wheeling Morgantown Elkins Huntington Parkersburg Charleston Point Pleasant Ohio Kanawha Huniington Ohio River

Briefer Report on Local Visits and Hospital News

Mrs J M Dougherty of West Washington Street returns home after visiting her daughters Mrs Burnell Fletcher and Mrs Norman Mahaffey and G M Dougherty of Chillicothe Ohio. Hospital news lists patients admitted and discharged, with several names and routes. The note adds a historical remark that mariners compass was first widely used by Europeans in the 14th century.

J. M. Dougherty West Washington Strtet Burnell Fletcher Norman Mahaffey G. M. Dougherty Chillicothe Ohio Kenneth Shingleton Truman Paul Phillips Newburg Danny Annon Carl Hovatter Martha L. Wiles Tunnelton James Gibson Rosemont Noel Goodwin Thornton Hora Boyard Delores Lander Lincoln Street Patricia Lou Lake East Main Street Irene Frey Addison Street George C Newcome Mariner

Truman outlines plans for social security and health reform

President Truman says he will address full diplomatic recognition of Israel when ready and mentions plans to develop bills to raise living standards. He denies selling 100 B 29 bombers to Britain, welcomes a St Laurent visit, and plans two special messages to Congress on social security expansion and a national health program. Poll results show 69 percent approval.

Israel Acheson Truman London Louis St. Laurent Washington Congress

Truman Reaffirms Views Over Polls

President Truman dismissed recent polls as not affecting his decisions. He said he relies on what he considers right or wrong, and that the polls do not influence him.

Truman

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Betty L. Brown Society F. Wilkinson Dr. Weed Wayne Efaw Patricia Dougherty Oscar Hyett Aurora Colo Bra Heflin Grafton, W. VA Tyrone Power Linda Christian Santa Francesca Romana Rome Annabella Fole Penney’s U.S Rexall Dmg & Chemical Co Zinn Yates Avenue Coats Buit Penne
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