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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1949

Page

3

Irish Defeats St Augustine In Thrilling Mononga Game

The Fighting Irish earned their tenth win of the season with a 56 to 45 victory over St Augustine in Monongah. The lead exchanged eight times and seven ties occurred through three quarters before the Irish surged to a 38-33 edge entering the final period, then pulled away. St Augustine showed strong shooting but could not close the gap.

St. Augustine's Fighting Irish Monongah Lions St. Augustine Monongsh

Classified Rates and Ads From The Sentinel

Classifieds show rates per word and minimum charges. Entries include WANTED a man with car for a short evening route, LOST a fraternity pin with a $10 reward, and BABY CHICKS advertised with bloodtested Reds Rocks Wyandottes Minivoreas Leghorns at $4.95 per 100 with C O D delivery. Contact details reference 185 and Murphy at SENTINEL. London Poultry Box 1844 Trenton N J offers shipments C O D.

Murphy Sentinel London Poultry Trenton N. J. Co B. Rocks N. H R. I W. Rocks W. Wyandottes D. National Hatcheries St Phila

Monongah Falls to St Augustine in Close Battle

St Augustine defeated Monongah 56 to 45 after a tight first half and a decisive second half. Captain James Hyett led the Irish with 21 points while Glenn Hussion starred for St Augustine in the final period. The Irish pulled away after the third quarter, with Monongah fading as Hyett and Ott contributed key scores and free throws. The game drew strong attendances as the teams showcased strong offense and defense. The next match sees Monongah traveling to Flemington to face the Tigers followed by a home game against Kasson High on Wednesday.

Lions Amas Behan Iish Turner Tigher Monongah Hyett Watowsky Brazury St. Augussine Ott Orr Trish St. Augustine Hussian Gene Behan Irish Hussion Yayett Glenn Hussion Flemington Tigers Kasson

Miss Wiseman Presides At Meet

Ellen Jane Wiseman presided over the N A L C meeting held at the home of Mr and Mrs Ernest on Beech street. Newly elected officers installed for the coming year include Hazel Reed president Ellen Jane Wiseman vice president Lucille Hender secretary Lucy Hoffman assistant secretary Frances Cole financial secretary Pauline Parkhill chaplain Virginia Henderson color bearer and Laura Wiseman mistress at arms. A social hour followed with W A Henderson winning a prize and refreshments served to attendees. The next meeting is set for the home of Mr and Mrs C C Moats on Barrett street.

Ellen Jane Wiseman Ernest Beech Street Hazel Reed Lucille Hender Lucy Hoffman Frances Cole Pauline Parkhill Virginia Henderson Laura Wiseman W. A. Henderson James Parkhill James Parkhill, Jr Lucille Henderson Ray Wiseman Elen Jane Wiseman Kenneth Cole Sherman Reed Johnny Grayson Ernest Smith Linda C. C. Moats Barrett Street

Sons of Legion win doubleheader in Grafton Junior High

The Sons of the American Legion beat East End 28 24 and Frey’s Station 46 13 in a doubleheader at Grafton Junior High. Vogel led with 12 and 16 points respectively, while Knotts and Wolfe contributed for the Sons despite star Frank Knotts absent.

Sons of the American Legion East End Frey Station Grafton Sons Frank Knotts Vogel Wolfe S.A. L Zinn B. Knotts Hines Moore Hee Ee Urmee Jim McIntyre Ilinois Har Combes Glen Grimes Fred Green Hershman Green MclIntyre Meru ‘Easton Minnesota Moore Ag Osborne Crook Wee Weaver BO Soo Ag Augustin Sie Ee Dean Addlington Martin Watowsky Beverlin Tighe Bruzuzy Getz Behan Rogers Weaver Arog

Evansville couples visit Baltimore relatives

Mr. and Mrs. Herry Wagner departed Evansville last Sunday to visit Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Lull and Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Wagner of Baltimore Maryland. A separate note remarks that some scales balance so delicately they can weigh a human hair.

Herry Wagne A. C. Lull Leroy Wagner Baltimore, Maryland

Minnesota Illinois Clash May Decide Western Conference Champs

Champaign Illinois January 29 Minnesota and Illinois meet in a pivotal Western Conference showdown. Both teams are unbeaten in league play with Minnesota holding five wins and Illinois twelve wins overall. The game tests Illinois fast break versus Minnesota defense as the Gophers seek the upset and likely title clinch.

Champaign Minnesota Illinois de Paul Gophers

Friendship Class Elects Officers After Meeting

A Friendship Bible class re organization meeting at the First Church of Christ home of Reverend and Mrs O J Howearth resulted in officers elected including president Harter Bunner and vice president Pete Turner. Committees for Entertainment and Refreshments were named with dessert served after the social hour. Attendees listed include the Howearth family, the Hinkins family, the Harrison family, and Russell Knight plus Jeanie Mary and Susan Hinkins. The event occurred at 7:30 p.m. on February 24.

Friendship Bible First Church of Christ O. J. Howearth Maple Avenue Harter Bunner Pete Turner Russell Knight Frank Hinkins W. A. Harrison E. E. Smith EB. E. Smith Karl Hinkins Jeanie Mary Susan Hinkins

Judy Menear Is Honored Guest At Sixth Birthday Party

Judy Clyde Menear was celebrated as the honored guest at her sixth birthday party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Norman Menear. Guests enjoyed party games and gifts, followed by a dinner served to a large group including Jack Gall Judy Riffey Joyce Ann Stevens and many Menear relatives. After dinner guests gathered for photos.

Norman Menear Judy Clyde Menear Paul Duty W. G. Menear M. E. Newhouse Kenneth Menear Jack Gall Judy Riffey Joyce Ann Stevens Almeda Colebank Terry Moore Sandra McKeen Beverly McKeen Richard Wilson Carolyn Lee Edwards Bobby Jean Harter Freda Williams Loretta Menear Carolyn Menear Connie Menear Chuckie Duty Paula Duty Rose Ann Ford Mary McKeen Sharon McKeen Carol Kay McKeen Jimmy Bolliger Neal Wilson Sandra Kay Hufford Michael Newhouse Diane New=house Johnny Bill Murray Bobby Jean Tansill Miss Thayer Honey Jane Menear Judy Menear

Mountaineers Seek Revenge In Tonight's West Virginia Bearcats Clash

West Virginia University faces Cincinnati in Morgantown in a revenge bid after an earlier Bearcats win. A sellout crowd is expected amid fan controversy over rough play. Other state action includes Marshall versus Salem, West Liberty edging Morris Harvey, Glenville beating Davis and Elkins, and West Virginia Tech routing Alderson Broaddus.

Charleston Yan Theresa Morgantown West Virginia University Universty Cincinnati Mountaineers Bearcats West Virginians

Briefly Told In Grafton Thursday

William Shafer under contract with Patriawn Homes of Morgantown visited Grafton on business. He previously worked two years with Baker and Coombs and now serves as general superintendent of all home construction in Monongalia, Marion, and Preston counties. A new arrival, Melinda Ann Chiswell, was born January 19 in Washington, D. C. to E. F. and Helen Moran Chiswell. Hospital news lists admissions and dismissals at Grafton City Hospital and nearby areas.

Addie Grace McDonald Grafton West Virginia Richard B. Bord Taylor County William Shafer Patriawn Homes, Inc Morgantown Shafer Baker_and_ Coombs company Monongahalia Marion Preston E.F. Chiswell Washington, D. C Melinda Ann Columbia Hospital Washington Chiswell Helen Moran William M. Moran Washington Street Grafton City Hospital Ruby Shahan Salem Helen Cody East Washington Street

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