WCTU Institute Reported Greatly Successful
The Women’s Christian Temperance Union held its June 27 session at Andrew’s Methodist church with Mrs. Lelia Peters presiding. Morning and afternoon programs featured devotional services, music by several soloists and duets, a “Let Youth Speak” segment, and addresses on topics from modern inventions to youth inspiration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womens’ Christian Temperance Union
Andrew's Methodist Church
Lelia Pet@s
Virginia Mason
Paul H. McKain
la Peters
Annette Kunst
Bob Brown
Howard Lawson
Blanthe Guard
Hoon
Howardson
Ann Robinson
Bettyline Craft
Sesson
Peters
Frances E. Willard
The
Beverly Sue Cutright
Eddie Fawcett
West Virginia
Rosemary Caught
G.wwit Reeder
Tunnelton
Florence Wilkinson
W. Eskew
Newburg
W. J. Richardson
Wiseman Home Hosts NALC Monthly Meeting
Mr and Mrs Ray Wiseman entertained the NALC for its regular monthly meeting Friday evening at their home in Prontown Mrs Sherman Reed president conducted the usual business session The business meeting was followed by a social period and refreshments in a small gathering reflecting a cordial community tone
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Wiseman
N.A.L.C
Pruntown
Sherman Reed
July Meeting Notices From Local Organizations
July 1 The W B A Revue meets at 7 30 p m at Mrs Ella Welch 22 West Washington. July 2 WSCS of West Main Street Methodist church meets at 8 p m. July B White Rose Grove No 2 Supreme Forest Woodmen circle meets at 8 p m in K of P hall. July 4 Shaffer reunion at Birds Creek. July 2 Veterans Auxiliary meets at 8 p m. July 10 Haymond Community club meets with Mrs Ralph Lemmon Grafton Morzontown road covered dish dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Welch
West Washington Street
WSCS
West Main Street
Birds Creek
Veterans Auxiliary
Haymond Community Club
Ralph Lemmon
Grafton - Morzontown
Wiseman and Cole To Host July Social Gathering
A social hour followed a plate lunch for many guests including Mr. and Mrs. Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. Hoffman, Mr. and Mrs. Cole, Mr. and Mrs. McDaniel, Mr. and Mrs. Moats, Mr. and Mrs. Kirkpatrick, Mr. and Mrs. Reed, Mr. and Mrs. McVicker, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Smith and Linda, Mr. and Mrs. Parkhill, Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter and daughter, Mr. Hibbs, Miss Wiseman, Charles Wiseman, and the host Ray Wiseman. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Cole will entertain in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Henderson
Loren Hoffman
Kenneth Cole
Ed McDaniel
C. C. Moats
Harold Kirkpatrick
Sherman Reed
T. V. McVicker
Ernest. Smith
Linda
James Parkhill
Aldean Carpenter
Hibbs
Ellen Jane Wiseman
Charles Ray Wiseman
Ray, Wiseman
Eleanor Dakon and Harland Bartlett Wed in Quiet Ceremony
Eleanor Dakon daughter of M. B Bond wed Harland M Bartlett son of Clay Bartlett in a Sunday afternoon ceremony at 2 at the bride’s home 521 West Main Rev Lois Luzader officiated in a single ring service Attendants included Charles E Dalton Russie Sinclair and others Bartlett a Simpson High School graduate works at Simpson C sek Collieries while Dakon operates a beauty shop on West Main Street
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Eleanor Dakon
Listing of names and couples in community notes
A long formatter list shows numerous individuals and couples including Mrs Albert Waters Mrs C Litz enger Mrs Cecil Mason H H Bartlett Mr and Mrs Paul Bartlett Mr and Mrs Richard Ford James Bartlett Earl Bartlett Raymond Bartlett Dr C S Campbell Mary Joyce Lloyd Saffle Robert Ford Marvin Mc Cartney H Bunner Mary Waters Mr and Mrs B Smith Mr and Mrs J Hawkins Mr and Mrs E Stevens Mr and Mrs C Gaines Miss Bessie Dean H Stout Miss Mary Shaw Mr and Mrs A Jones A J Arnold and Mr and Mrs E Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Waters
C. Litzenger
Cecil Mason
H. Bartlett
Paul Bartlett
Richard Ford
James Bartlett
Earl Bartlett
Raymond Bartlett
C.S. Campbell
Mary Joyce
Lloyd Saffle
Robert Ford
Marvin McCartney
H. Bunner
Mary Waters
B. Smith
J. Hawkins
E. Stevens
C. Gaines
Bessie Dean
H. Stout
Mary Shaw
A. Jones
A. J. Arnold
E. Brown
Luzadder Family Honored At Knottsville Birthday Event
Members of the Luzadder family gathered at the Knottsville home to celebrate June birthdays. Honorees included Claude Denzil and Ross Luzadder, Lorraine McCartney of Grafton, Lena Addison of Morgantown, and Gladys McDanielde of Clarksburg. A noon picnic luncheon followed with extended family attendees listed, including Denzil Luzadder's family and many relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Luzadder
Knottsville
Claude, Denzil
Ross Luzadder
Lorraine McCartney
Grafton
Lena Addison
Morgantown
Gladys McDanielde
Clarksburg
Denzil Luzadder
Edward and
Delores
Uffington
Ed McDaniel
L. Shackleford
John McCartney
Haymond
Peal MiCartney
Wilda McCartney
Walter Bradley
Gerald
Don
Baz0 Luzadder
Vera Luzadder
Gladys McDaniel
Vacation pay row and gun incident at mine site
Witnesses testified Halbert received vacation pay from EX-UNION owner while Powell cursed and drew a pistol firing three times, striking Halbert in the back as he pleaded for mercy. OPA notes buyers may delay purchases amid possible price ceilings restoration as experts expect cautious business conduct. AClarksburg air show drew an estimated 30,000 spectators with 250 pilots and 75 planes, including four army craft.
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OPA
Paul Porter
Washington
Porter
Congress
Clarksburg
Benedum
Harry Mills
Mills
Visiting here Miss Betty Jean Reese from Washington
Visiting here Betty Jean Reese from Washington Pennsylvania visits at the home of her aunt and uncle W A Francis in Pearl street. She is the daughter of William Reese former resident of Grafton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Jean Reese
Washington, Pa
W. A. Francis
Pearl Street
Miss. Reese
William Reese
Grafton
Albert Kunst
Washington, D. C
Brmers
Lena Kunst
Haslup Street
Kidnapping Attempt Ends With Fist Fight In Manhattan
A carjacking attempt near 36th and Madison escalated as a thug fired a revolver that jammed while Reiter, a hotel owner, fought back. The assailants fled with the weapon after forcing him into the car. Reiter, wounded in leg and face, had been returning from Mahopac to Long Island with his wife and child.
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Reiter
William Bailey
Relter
Mahopac
N. Y
New York City
Long Island
36Th
Madison
Manhattan
Atomic circus in the sky described after blast Cloud forms traced
The report likens the atomic blast to a three ring circus from a flying box seat as the bomb burst created shifting cloud formations. The vivid description emphasizes the spectacle and aftermath witnessed during the event.
Vision and color shift of a distant fireball over the ship
The crew describes a second fireball appearing as a vision yet real, with no heat felt aboard 20 miles away as the cloud transformed from pheasant brown to white, pink, and salmon. The ship remained steady, goggles removed, as the dramatic display rose higher than the vessel.
Rent Control Movements Rise Across States
Massachusetts Governor Tobin freezes rents as national action looms. National Apartment Owners Association urges 50,000 properties to cap increases at 15 percent. New Orleans real estate leaders predict rents will rise 15 to 20 percent. Des Moines property group plans 30 day tenant notices to limit increases to 15 percent. Senator Byrd calls for swift, separate rent control legislation. Pennsylvania may invoke war powers for state rent control. National Home and Property Owners Foundation reports in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Maurice J. Tobin
National Apartment Owners Association
New Orleans
F. Poche ‘Waguespack
National Institute of Real Estate Brokers
Des Moines
Dalton Fox
Byrd
D-Va
Pennsylvania
Edward Martin
National Home and Property Owners Foundation
Washington, D. C
Fashions Highlight Glittering Black Dress and Price Control Debate
A raven crepe dress with diagonal sequin bands is praised as top summer wear in Good Housekeeping. The report notes nationwide price control concerns as meat prices rise to five dollars a base level and Congress may restore controls, with states like New York, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Newark, and Boston showing firm resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Housekeeping
New Orleans
New York City
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Newark
Boston
Congress
Food industry holds prices steady amid policy uncertainty
Industry leaders say prices will not rise immediately as the line policy remains in flux. The A&P chain with 6,000 stores across 37 states will not raise prices today and vows not to exploit price controls removal. The Agriculture Department will not pay more than yesterday's ceiling for wheat and meat for famine relief, while the meat packing sector calls the market confused and uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agriculture Department
Congress
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Harland Bartlett
Bartlett
Simpson High School
Simpson C Sek Collieries Com
Ral Homes
Bridgeport
Tom Bortter
Luzadder
Queen Carol
Carol June Krodel
B. W. Krodel
Point Pleasant
Associated Press
Charles G. Mahaffey
Grafton City Hospital
Charles Edward
Siddartha Sue Staley
J.B. Staley
J. B. Mahaffey
West
Wilford Street
Veterans Administration
Cleveland
Senate
House
McCormack
Mass
Truman
White House
Barkley
Rayburn
O'Daniel
D.-Tex
Wagner
D-N.y
PRCA
Annie
Phone
U. S
Delvery
UTS
Fairmont Printing Co
James E. Allan
Newspapers Guilding
Fairmont
Ibelps
Xk Fashions
H. L. Little
E. Main Street
Roach Doom
Rosch Doe
Edgar A. Murray
Murray
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Standard Oil Company OF
New Jersey
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