25th Anniversary Celebrated By James Parkhill
Mr. and Mrs. James O. Parkhill observed their silver wedding anniversary on June 30 with a party at their home. Decorations featured pink and white in the dining room. A white cake decorated in pink and silver centered the table as guests arrived. Mrs. Parkhill, assisted by her daughter, served refreshments to A V Parkhill, Ray Parkhill, Calvin Parkhill, J C Pratt and daughter June Ann, Harry Parker and daughters Jean and Mary Alice, the Misses Peggy Haislip Norma Nantyli and Richardean Parkhill, Patty Squires of Washington, Ronald Haislip, James Parkhill, and other guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James O. Parkhill
Ray Parkhill
Calvin Parkhill
J. C. Pratt
June Ann
Harry Parker
Jean
Mary Alice
Peggy Haislip
Norma
Nantyli
Richardean Parkhill
Patty Squires
Washington, D.ang
Ronald Haislip
James
Parkhill
Fote Mrsand
Regular GAR Meet By Lincoln Circle 25 Ladies
Lincoln Circle No 25 of the Grand Army of the Republic held its regular meeting yesterday afternoon with cohostesses Mrs Josephine Stutler and Mrs Birdie Thompson. Mary Broom of Keyser, WV, departmental president, spoke on the recent West Virginia departmental convention at Clarksburg. Attendees discussed attending the national convention in Grand Rapids, Michigan this September. The next meeting is set for Friday August 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Circle
Grand Army of the Republic
Josephine Stutler
Birdie Thompson
Mary Broom
Keyser
West Virginia
Thompson
Clarksburg
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Grafton Bridge Jurisdiction Shift Confirmed
State Road Commission took responsibility for the bridge after formal acceptance of jurisdiction on June 11, with Charleston officials confirming an informal understanding two years prior. Since then efforts to revive the structure for light traffic have stalled while the state plans repairs and maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
State Road Commission
Kennedy
Charleston
Grafton
Local Fraternal and Civic Meetings July Schedule
July events list for Mountaineer Council 44 J O U A M in VFW Hall East Main July 3 8 p.m. Su preme Forest Woodmen Circle White Rose Grove 2 MGA gym 1 p.m. July 5 WCTU meeting postponed to July 23 with family picnic at A R Vandergrifts. July 6 Judson Missionary Society First Baptist Church 7 30 p.m. summer Christmas tree. July 6 Daughters of American Mountain City Council 49 VFW Hall 7 30 wear white uniforms. Visiting in Webster Springs Mr and Mrs Dorsey Groves and daughter Patty. Bird notes New Zealand cuckoo migration mosses Bear beds Giant Moa history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountaineer Council
Junior Order United ‘American Mechanics
V.F.W
East Main Street
Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle
White Rose Grove
MGA
W.C.T.U
A. R. Vandergrift
Protected Home Circle
V. P. W. Hall
Judson Missionary Society
First Baptist Church
Daughters of American Mountain City Council
V.F.W. Hall
Webster Springs
Dorsey Groves
Patty
New Zealand
Ope Oncean
Polynesia
Darling daughters pattern 9183 for pinafores bonnet
An advertisement offers Marian Martin Pattern 9183 for baby girls in sizes 2 through 10 with a sun-pinafore, ruffly wings and matching bonnet. Includes complete sew chart, yardage for size 6 outfit and a request to send twenty-five cents to The Grafton Sentinel Pattern Dept. at 232 West 18th Street New York. Also promotes the Marian Martin Pattern Book with a free beach-utility bag pattern and directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton ‘Sentinel
Pattern Dept
New York
N.Y
Marian Martin
Visitors From Norfolk and Parkhills Visit Local Homes
Norfolk Virginia couple Floyd Patton Sr and family spend weekend with Mrs Lillie Jaco while Miss Norma Parkhill and Miss Richardean Parkhill travel from Fairmont State to visit over the Fourth. Patty Squires of Washington DC vacationing with Ray Parkhill family. William Francis visits Washington Pa relatives. Misc notes mention meteors peat moss and swan feather counts as local curiosities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Washington, Pa
William “Bill” Francis
William H. Reese
Capitol Faith Ad Series Endorsed by Local Ministerial Group
A молит text extols the Capitol as the nation’s heart and ties faith to patriotism, followed by a weekly ad series endorsement from the Taylor County Ministerial Association. Sponsors include R. & R. Garage Texaco, Parsons manager, Keener Bros. Dodge Plymouth, Wiles Esso, Home Building and Loan, Lee Bennett son, Paint Wallpaper Plastering, Home Furnisher since 1898, Court Suneco Station, and Batteries Tites Accessorian.
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Janice Myers
James Parkhills
Cairo
Eakend
Lillie Jaco
Eet
Keith Rice
Keith
Judy
John“Wrace
Wheeling
Norma and
Richardean’ Parkhill
Fairmont State
Gay Street
Washington, D
Washington, D. C
Mrs
Capitol
Washington
America
Taylor County Ministerial Association
L. D. DeLaney
Lincoln
Cozy Rest
Costolo Electric Company
W. Main St
Keener Bros. Dodge
Plymouth West Main
Wiles
Esso
Junction
Main St
Grafton City Hospital
the Home Building and Loan Association
Lee Bennett & Son
Inwood
Rt 50
Thornton, W. Va
D. H. Brown Grocery
Lincoln St
J. Lee Evans Furniture
Court Suneco
Court House
Gralegn Yneeek
CMEC
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