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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1947

Page

3

Simpson Couple Marry Recently In Bridgeport

A single ceremony united C Williams, son of Simpson, and his bride in Bridgeport. Rev. Charles R. Carroll officiated. The bride wore a blue gabardine suit with fish-tail jacket and white accessories, a corsage of white rosebuds. Sister Mrs. Mary Cassavia served as matron of honor in aqua gabardine with pink accessories and pink rosebud corsage. Best man was Tony Mustachio, brother of the bride. A dinner followed at Taquinta's Restaurant in Galloway. After a honeymoon to Washington DC, Atlantic City, and Baltimore, they will reside in Simpson. Numerous out of town guests attended from Lost Creek to Baltimore and Detroit.

C. Willams Simpson Charles R. Carroll Mary Cassavia Tony Mustachio Galloway Washington D. C Atlantic City Baltimore Maryland Frank Iaquinta Lost Creek Weddona Scalise Mary Scalise John Taquinta Fairmont Tony Mizzo Ralph Sellers Mary Mustachio Amedo Mustachio Vincent Pileger Belle Poling Grafton Delton Poling Ann Miller Helen Miller Delbert Williams Louie Angotti Morgantown Theodore Taquin Armando Folio Willis, Williams Parsons Frank Colfer Detroit Michigan Theodore Colfer Tony Muntachio Thomas Mustachio James Cassagia Jamaica New York Mary Margaret Waggoner F. C. Waggoner Beech Street Frederick Thorpe Agnes Thorpe South Seventh Street Clarksburg W. T. Gifford Howard Lawson Margaret Alice Waggoner Lowell Prater

Community club and church notices from West Main area

A compilation of July meetings across local churches and clubs. W 8th West Main Methodist social room 8 p.m. Adul Food's Class at Grafton Senior High kitchen 7 p.m. Nellie Cook hosts Home Economics at Senior High 11 a.m. Judson Missionary Society 7:30 p.m. at First Baptist with a special speaker. Mountain City Council No 49 Daughters of America 7:30 p.m. at V.F.W. Hall. officers installation. wear white. Blueville Methodist D.O.B. class not meeting this month. St Pauls Circle 5 home of Mrs Bott Sr. 701 on a street 2:30 p.m. Circle 3 WS C8 SS Pauls Methodist 7:30 p.m. July 2 Naom Chapter 12 dinner at Cafeteria Court 6:30 p.m. July 2 Business Girls meet Ronny’s 6:15 p.m. Quota Club dinner at Ronay’s Bar 8:15 p.m. Cancellations/reservations by Monday via Miss Betty Sorge 1183 or 468-R.

West Main Street Adul Food Grafton Nellie Cook Judson Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church U. F Circle No SS Paul's Methodist Church J . Dye Maple Avenue Naom Ronny's Dairy Betty Sorge R. Jay Quota Club Ronay’s

Local Pastor George E. Manson Honored on Birthday

At St. Matthias Parish a surprise birthday party was held for Rev. George E. Manson at the Rectory on Beech Street. The Woman's Auxiliary presented him a chair and ottoman, and guests conveyed many gifts. The event featured social conversation and lawn refreshments on a beautifully arranged lawn.

St. Matthias Parish George E. Manson Beech Street Manson

Surprise Birthday Party Honors Mary Jo Shriver

Miss Tiny Poole hosted a surprise birthday party at her Valley Far Road home on June 27 for her close friend Miss Mary Jo Shriver. Guests shared lively conversation and gifts, with a dessert course served late and many attendees listed.

Tiny Poole Valley Far Road Mary Jo Shriver Miss Shriver Guents Delores Losh Nea Hardman Janice Lambert Harold Griffith Kitty Shriver Walter Patton Pete Coshren Mona Duckworth Johnny Zorik June McIntosh Tommy Jefferies Helen Zorik James Jefferies Ina Lenore Lambert Jonney Love Joy Brennis Stevens Wayne Billy Eddie Abes Bud Losh Kenneth Rutherford Bernard Duckforth Hush Lynch Jim Leves Jimmy Shriver Lenor Love Joy Leo Lambert J. M. Compton Bua Stansberry Mary Jo Shrrver

Temperature Note for Fresh Meat Storage

A guideline states that fresh meat stored in a refrigerator for more than one day should be kept below 45 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure safety and quality.

Pretty Ceremony Solemnized Here

Miss Mary Margaret Waggoner and Frederick Thorpe wed at the bride's home in a double ring ceremony conducted by Rev. W T Gifford. The couple, with families and out of town guests from Philippi and Clarksburg, celebrated with a reception and future plans for a Washington travel honeymoon.

Robert David Jackson born to Mr and Mrs Jackson

Brief notice details the birth of Robert David Jackson on June 17 at City Hospital, second child and first son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Jackson. The mother is Miss Jean Deaney, father works in Washington DC. Grandparents named and local relatives listed.

Robert L. Jackson City Hospital Tais Robert David Jean Deaney Civil Service Washington , D. C Rebecca Delaney Woodford Addition Geotge S. Delaney Webster Road Earl Jackson East Knotts Avenue

Breton Maquis and Paris note surface in insurgent report

An informant claims an important Breton center linked to the Maquis and De Gaulle loyalists may still hold arms. The report cites tensions after interior ministry warnings of Black Maquis plots and notes a mysterious rendezvous near the Champs Elysees. Jaycees raise funds for oxygen tent as park project advances.

Normandy France Charles de Gaule Rally of the French People RPP Interrior Redentvous Associated Press Office Jean Triomphe Cafe Triomphe Champs Elysees Associated Press Athy Paris Charles de Gaulle RPF Interior Ministry

1944 Cooked Meat Mix for Cottage Cheese Bread

A 1944 household tip describes adding bits of ham or bacon to cottage cheese for a mixed spread. Combine the meat with the cheese and spread on bread for a savory snack or light meal.

Community events include choir contest and concerts

Contact nights outline suggested programs such as a church choir contest two Community Chorus concerts and a Grafton High School band performance. A 4-H dress and fashion show may also be featured with concession stands managed by Mrs F Smith, concessions chair.

Grafton High School F. 5. Smith

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