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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1948

Page

3

Wedding of Mildred Jones and David G Karraker in Berkeley

Miss Mildred Jones and David George Karraker were wed in a Saturday ceremony at the First Baptist Church in Berkeley California. The couple celebrated with luncheon at the Hotel Shattuck Arbor Room and honeymooned in Carmel California. Mrs Karraker is a nutrition PhD candidate and Mr Karraker pursues nuclear chemistry at UC both linked to the AEC.

Mildred’ Jean Jones David George Karraker Ray Wallace “Karraker Jonesboro Wiindls Oral J. Jones Thaysr Street First Baptist Church Berkeley California Robert A Ca Norma Sue Bo Barbara Pairmont Harold Bowen Arbor Shattuck Carmel

Oak Grove Class Holds Recent Meet

Miss Mary Morris hosted Oak Grove church Sunday school class at her parents home Ira and Catherine Lemmon Morris. Members played games and shared refreshments with Ruth Williams Ray Williams Betty Shumaker Howard Lemmon Charles Ray Morgan Jackie Lucas Sara Jane Lucas Lee Ford Irene Hayes Evelyn Jean Walter Trickett Joe Knotts Gary Knotts Robert Davis Adelaide Davis and Mary Morris. Guests included James Compton Joyce Compton Ralph Lemmon Joe Helfer Larry Lemmon Sandra Lemmon Ira Morris Earl Morris and Mary Morris.

Mary Morris Oak Grove Ira L. Morris Ruth Ray Williams Betty Shumaker Howard Lemmon Betty Charles Ray Morgan Jackie Sara Jane Lucas Lee Ford Irene Hayes Evelyn Jean Walter Trickett Joe Gary Knotts Robert Adelaide Davis Catherine Lemmon James R. Compton Joyce Ralph Lemmon Joe Helfer Larry Sandra Lemmon Earl Morris Mary Morris

Coming Events July 8 Protected Home Circle Meeting

July 8 Protected Home Circle will meet at the V F W Hall at 2 pm Election of officers All members urged to attend July 6 The Judson nacoonly Society of the First Baptist Church Will meet at the church at 7 30 pm There will be a summer Christmas tree July 6 Daughters of American Mountain City Council 49 will meet in the V P W Hall at 7 30 All members urged to be present and wear your white uniforms

V. F. W. Hall Judson Nacoonly Society First Baptist’ Church Daughters of

St Johns Circle 2 Meets at Mrs Beall Home

St Johns Circle 2 of St Johns Methodist church met at the home of Mrs Walter Beall on Knotts avenue. Mrs Ralph Newcome led devotionals and presented a Gospel reading from Matthew. The group planned a bake sale and sewing for the Red Cross. Refreshments followed with several members hosting.

St. John's Methodist Church Walter Beall Knotts Avenue Ralph Newcome Rosemary Petrovich Beall Myrtle Knotts Frank Lal Ralph Bunner Ray Osborne Kenneth Royce Scott Burge W. R. Williams Dewey Sloan Walter Stevens Dale Zinn Lillian Marshall al Petrovich Leon Proud‘foot

Soviet envoy details secrecy on Berlin talks

Panyushkin said Marshall gave no direct views on Berlin during a 14 minute office visit. Notes akin to U S remarks were handed to Soviet ambassadors in London and Paris, though specifics were not disclosed for several days.

Cuuummacu U.S London Paris Panyushkin Marshall Berlin

Visiting From California and Grafton Notes

A compilation of short notes from Blueville and Grafton area residents recounts visitors from Elsinore California and Washington D C plus weekend guests from Maine Iowa Indiana and Ohio. Local hospital admissions and a birth are noted along with a major surgery and various visits to relatives. The column ends with a trivia line about ancient salt in an Egyptian tomb.

What Should the Lady Do Boyle Ass

New York columnist Hal Boyle recalls a nurse in a city hospital sheltering many in crisis. He details a haunting case where a nursing aide sought a hopeful outcome for a dying alcoholic man who later appears as a younger son, sharing a family tragedy.

Boyle Hal Boyle New York Jay Charles Dickens Leo Tolstoy Ase

Teol for Athlete's Foot Secause- Penetrating Formula

An ad notes Teol treats athlete's foot with a 90 percent alcohol base to deliver active medication deeply and kill germs on contact. It promises relief within one hour or a 35 cent refund at Malone's Drug Store.

Malone's

Daughter Reunites with Estranged Father After Orphans Home Tale

A woman learns her long-lost sister may be the father’s daughter. A friend traces a man’s record and contacts the sister, hinting at a meeting with the old man. The man, now old and weary, once deserted the family, a memory that still weighs on him.

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Daughter declines contact after family loss in vague confession

The daughter weighs whether to reconnect with her father after revealing two siblings are gone. She laments enduring orphanhood, insisting she must protect her remaining brother. The inquiry about contacting the old man is met with deflection and an uncertain moral stance.

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Sherrard Girl Wins Moundsville Title

A 17 year old blonde Miss Barbara wins the contest at Moundsville on July 6. Her victory marks a notable achievement in the local pageant scene, reflecting youthful talent and community pride.

Moundsville Barbara Er

Shockey Crowned Miss Moundsville in City Contest

Shockey of Sherrard Marshall County who just finished high school won the Miss Moundsville title last night against seven rivals. She will represent Moundsville in the state beauty pageant set for August 4. A stray wartime note mentions the Leaning Tower of Pisa and its reduced use due to vibrations.

Shockey Sherrard Marshall County Moundsville

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