Miss Betty Fisher Becomes Bride of Milford Bookholtz
Mrs. Gaurhea Fisher announces the marriage of Betty Plorence Fisher to Milford O Bookholtz on June 5 at the Fisher home. The candlelit ceremony at Dryden Methodist Church in Washington DC included Rev Frederick Brown Harris officiating, with attendance by Miss Alfreda Fisher and Floyd Bookholtz. A reception followed at the Sutters home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Fisher
Milford Bookholtz
Gaurhea Fisher
Maple Avenue
Betty Plorence
Milford
O. Bookholtz
John Bookholtz
Upper Marlboro, Maryand
Foundry Methodist Church
Washington, D. C
Frederick Brown Harris
J. Russell Verbrycki
Alfreda Fisher
Floyd Bookholtz
Randolph Harpr
Jefferson Chestnut
Fisher
Bookholtz
Paul Suttert
Mya Bookholtz
Grafton Senior High School
National Honor Society
Quill and Scroll and Girl
Pranklin Institute of Medical Technology
Philadelphia
Washington
Roosevelt High School
Milk Mixture for Stomach Ulcers Sold Locally
A questionable preparation advertised as a cure for stomach ulcers claims to relieve pain instantly by neutralizing excess acid. Marketed as a safe remedy by Malone's Drug Store and other outlets, it urges customers to mix a small dose with water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malone
Weekly Community Meetings and Reunions Listed
July events at multiple churches and clubs include W. B. A Revue at Mrs. Ella Welch’s home July 1, Do Our Best Class at Mrs. Knotts July 2, WSC8 at West Main July 2, St Augustine Ladies sewing July 3, Shaffer reunion July 4 at Birds Creek, Veterans Auxiliary July 2, Andrew’s Methodist sewing July 5, American Legion Auxiliary sewing July 5, White Rose Grove No 2 meeting July 8, West Main sewing July 10, Haymond Community Club July 10, First Brethren sewing July 11, Fetter man Methodist sewing July 12. All gatherings occur in the area around West Washington Street with hours ranging 1 to 4 p m or 8 p m and emphasize member presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Welch
West Washington St
Blueville
Red Cross
Shaffer
Birds Creek
Veterans Auxiliary
White Rose Grove
Supreme Forest Woodmen Cirycle
West Main Street
Haymond Community Club
Ralph Lemmon
Grafton - Morgantown Road
Newlywed Couple Plans Washington Home Visit New York Trip
Recently discharged husband and wife embarked on a week long honeymoon trip to New York City. The bride wore a black linen dress with a large picture hat and white accessories, complemented by a white gardenia corsage. They plan to reside in Washington after their travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Washington
Blanche Swisher Hosts Kanottsville Farm Women's Club
The Kanottsville Farm Women's Club met at Miss Blanche Swisher's home with co hosts Prudence Ludwick and Artie Ridenour. Members heard reports on Jackson's Mill meeting, learned kitchen improvements, and watched demonstrations by Lloyd Sayres and Miss Swisher. Gifts were given to Mrs Arthur Wilson and Mrs Claude Luzadder, then a dessert course was served to assembled members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanottsville
Arthur Wilson
Claude Luzadder
Pollyanna
Noel Goodwin
Jerome Boyles
Smith ‘Shroyer
Hugh McDaniel
Everett Ludwick
Rex Kincade
Charles Wilson
Lewis Poe
Clyde Wil
Local Social Notes Mention Jeannine Probst and Sonny Wiland
Fragmentary social list mentions Miss Jeannine Probst of Pruntytown and Sonny Wiland along with several women including Mrs Claude Cozad Mrs ve Se and Mrs Ross Luz from the Gap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude’ Cozad
Ve Se
Ross Luz
Te Gap
Jeannine Probst
Pruntytown
Sonny Wiland
Cooper Couple Honored With West Main Shower
Mr and Mrs Arthur McConkey hosted a shower at their West Main Street home for daughter in law Mrs Earl Cooper and son in law Mr Earl Cooper married June 20. Guests included Mrs Tracey Felton Mrs George Cooper Mrs Velma Skidmore and families. Refreshments were served with assistance from Mrs Roy Bolyard and Mrs Eldora Bolyard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur McConkey
West Main Street
Earl Cooper
McConkey
Roy Bolyard
Tracey Felton
George Cooper
Velma Skidmore
Teddy
Robert
Laura Devers
Clama Louise Felton
Vonda
Eldora Bolyard
Cooper
Knottsville WSCS Holds Meeting at Mrs Luzadder Home
Knottsville church society meeting at Mrs. Ross Luzadder’s home hosted by co hostess Mrs. Milton Bradley. Miss Blanche Swisher led devotionals and the lesson Evangelism A Strategy of Peace was led by Mrs. Ella Wilson. President Mrs. Jerome Boyles presided. cards were sent to ill members. refreshments served to listed members and guests. Next gathering set for July 31 at the church with Mrs. Walter Bradley and Mrs. Emma Boylen as hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Luzadder
WSCS
Knottsville
Milton Bradley
Blanche Swisher
Ellan Wilson
Jerome Boyles
Hugh McDaniel
Charles Wilson
Chester Sharpe
Walter Bradley
Claude Cozad
Lloyd Sayres
Ruth Skaggs
Everett Ludwick
Arthur Exline
Ruth Knotts
Smith Shroyer
Lewis Poe
Arthur Wilson
Birth announcement for Robert Raymond Cockrell
Mr and Mrs James R Cockrell announce the birth of a son Robert Raymond seven pounds nine ounces born June 30 at Grafton City hospital This is their first child The mother is former Sarah Louise Murray of Chester WV Grandparents are Mr and Mrs William Murray of Chester and Mr and Mrs Raymond C Cockrell of Grafton
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Cockrell
Robert Raymond
Grafton City Hospital
Sarah Louise Murray
Chester
W. Va
William Murray
Raymond C. Cockrell
Grafton
Prices surge as nation enters free economy and rents rise
The labor department reports a 7.7 point jump in the price index for basic commodities, led by farm products, amid a second day of free-market operation. OPA head Porter warns inflation bets loom, while retailers largely hold ceilings. Rents jump in many areas, with calls to freeze rentals. In Charleston, West Virginia, meat appears higher as wartime controls fade. landlords press tenants to pay more or face eviction as tenants protected by rent rules depart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wwu
Labor Department
OPA
Paul Porter
Chester Bowles
Spénce
D-Ny
Banking Committee
Charleston
West Virginia
Clarksburg
Washington
Mrs Shaw Griffeth and Bailey attend International Quota Convention
Mrs Gertrude Shaw of Thayer street Miss Leota Griffeth of Thayer street and Mrs Charles Bailey attend the International Quota Convention in St. Louis Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Shaw
Thayer Street
Leota Griffeth
Charles Bailey
St. Louis, Missouri
Wrap and tie frock pattern 9104 for women
Ad for Marian Martin pattern book and sewing pattern 9104 offering a wrap and tie blouse with no side seams and a separate skirt in sizes 12 to 20. Size 16 needs 2 3 4 yards of 39 inch material. Price details include twenty cents for the pattern and fifteen cents for the book. Includes directions for accessories such as hat and jacket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton Sentinel
Pattern Dept
P. O
Station O
New York
N.Y
Marian Martin
Picket tensions and wartime naval reports surface at studio gates
A brief clash at Universal studio gates accompanied by reports from naval observers as the Nevada and Mt McKinley task force discuss bomb yields. Coast guard and scientists compare effects to Nagasaki and Hiroshima while a census notes goats aboard. Fatalities reach 155 in West Virginia six months of 1946 with June totaling 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Mt. McKinley
Nagasaki
New Mexico
Hiroshima
Charleston
West Virginia
State Police Accident Prevention Bureau
CBU Proposes Resolution On Fines For Strikers
The Los Angeles central labor council voted last night to refer the question to the council's executive committee regarding fines for strikers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roth
A. Cbu
Los Angeles Central Labor Council
Join These Squares for a Surprise in Crochet Pattern 7014
An old needlework ad offers a 10 inch bed spread square pattern number 7014 for 15 cents, with instructions and stitches. It promotes a whirling Pinwheel crochet design to complete quickly, from The Grafton Household Arts Dept New York. Send 15 cents and address to receive the pattern and a 1945 Needlework Book illus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Household Arts Dept
P. O
New York
N. Y
Charter board election results announced today
Seven of the candidates listed will be elected to the charter board. Names mentioned include John K. Burdett, Robert F. Gerkin, Rosalyn Fleming Heironimus, Willie R. Jackson, Paul E. Malone, William Morgan, J. Paul Murphy, Franklin M. Randolph, John W. Robinson, and Florence H. The context suggests final selections and local civic process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eduryel Rma
Charter Board
John K. Burdett
Robert F. Gerkin
Rosalyn Fleming Heironimus
Willie R. Jackson
Paul E. Malone
William Morgan
J. Paul Murphy
Franklin M. Randolph
Joh W. Robinson
Florence H
Submerged Skate Suffered Closest Bomb Burst Proximity
The Skate received over 500 psi pressure amid atomic test blasts near the Nevada aiming point, trailing debris and hull damage. Tow and possible beaching were planned as inspections showed water intake, while the battered Independence endured successive explosions and interior fires amid the firefighting effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cefitivueu Vm
Blandy
W. 8. Parsons
Nevada
Aray
Public Service Commission Approves Water Takeover Step
Charleston July 2 The Public Service Commission authorized Holidays Cove to assume the water system from the jton Improvement Company serving Weirton and to file a new tariff for service in that city. Induction plans mentioned for about 1,000 men aged 19 to 29 proceed with examinations in September and October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ters
Carleron C. Pierce
Charleston
Public Service Commission
Holidays Cove
Jton’ Improvement Company
Weirton
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Rita Ann Hussion
St. Joseph Hospital
Parkersburg
J. F. Hussion
Yates Avenue
C. T. Bolyard
Ross Stree
Camden-Clark Hospital
Wctu Institute
Fred Rob
Roberta_Chenoweth
Leatham D. Smith
Mary Is
Marinette
Wis
Lake Ichigan
Smith
Patsy
Bay
International
Senate
Doan
U.S
Anieiaaas
Nowe Trael Trucatior Security
Royal Typewriters
Adams Office
Adams Street
Fairmont
Valley: Appliance Co
Tina
Kellogg
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