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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1950

Page

3

Mrs Knight Hostess To Church Class

The Friendship class of the Southern Methodist church met at the home of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Knight. After the business hour refreshments were served by the hostess Pesdy Knight and co hosts Helen McDaniel and Irene Knight. Home made ice cream cake and iced tea were served to members and visitors including the Reverend and Mr Armold and many families and guests.

Southern Methodist Church Lawrence Knight Pesdy Knight Helen McDaniel Irene] Knight Armold Ralph McDaniel Joan Karen Lena McDaniel Eva Weaver Edna Trader Dessie Hall Doe and David

Class Meeting Notice At Church Basement

And the hostess Mrs Lawrence Knight said the class will meet in the basement of the church on Tuesday July 11.

Lawrence Knight

Nancy Grow Weds Roy Shingleton in Country Club Home

Miss Nancy Elaine Grow, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs George Grow of Grafton, wed Roy Thomas Shingleton, son of Mr and Mrs R H Shingleton, in a single ring ceremony conducted by Reverend Raymond Satterfield at the Fairmont Methodist church. The couple will reside in the Country Club section of Union.

Nancy Elaine Grow George Grow Grafton Roy Thomas Shingleton R. H. Shingleton Raymond Satterfield Fairmont Methodist Church Country Club Unis'¢i

Sewing Class To Continue Meets

A continuation of the Adult Sewing class will be held Monday night July 10 in the Senior High School from 7 to 9 30 p.m. The class will also meet on each of the five following Mondays. This Monday evening the class will construct simple garments. Those attending should bring material and pattern and be ready to start. There is no charge but membership is limited to 20. Women may contact Nellie Cook at 805 West Main Street or call 477 W for details.

Nellie Cook West Main Street

Blueville Methodist Church Class Meets Monthly

The B C B class of Blueville Methodist Church held its regular monthly meeting at the church with devotionals by Mrs Mary Carrothers and business session led by president Mrs Bruce Knotts. Attendees included Mrs Elizabeth Bowman Mrs Bruce Knotts Mrs Bessie Shafferman Mrs Ice Roy Mrs Mary Carrothers and Mrs Velma Linders. Afterward members adjourned to the Four Corners restaurant for refreshments.

Blueville

Two-Headed Man in TV Bid Sparks Shakespeare Trap

Fred Friendly recalls a day a two headed man walked into a TV agent's office seeking Shakespearean roles, rejecting a nationwide weekly comedy plan. The incident exposes how television executives chase novelty while stoking misfit creative desires. A Bostonian confronts a clerk over a national cookbook mismatch. The scene highlights friction between traditional regional loyalties and national media ambitions.

Fred Friendly

Burglary and oddities ring through a mixed scoop

A Central Press roundup notes a burglar stealing a refrigerator once valued at 50 and now worth about 4,000 in cold cash. Hollywood reports a cussing parrot delaying a movie scene. An industry study says the world uses more sugar than ever while daily life remains challenging. Bloomington Illinois reports eggs hidden seeking clever replacements, and a beaver is praised for rapid tree felling. The garden piece notes removing the entire root of a dandelion before replanting.

William Central Press

Community Lawn Picnic At Wilford Street And July Events

A community lawn picnic was held at the homes of the Isners Nelsons and McCaffertys with 31 attending. Also listed are upcoming meetings: White Rose Grove No 2 July 10 at 8 pm, Fidelis club July 10, Fisher Class July 11, WMC First Brethren July 11, Mountaineer Council No 44 July 13, detailing hosts and locations in Marion Ohio.

Circle meets at Leon Proudfoot home on July 7

Calendar notes Circle No 2 of St John s church will meet at the home of Mrs Leon Proudfoot on July 7. The announcement specifies the gathering time and location for parish ladies group activities.

St. John's Church Leon Proudfoot

Community Visitors Over Holiday In Grafton Area

Private Philip Martin Irwin Vaardahl and Phc William Terry of Fort Virginia visited with Mr and Mrs A B Martin on Boyd Street. Cincinnati visitors Mr and Mrs Carl E B Shaw stay with his and her parents on West Boyd and with Mr and Mrs Howard Peters on West Main. Frances Newton and Harry Beck recently visited Newtons on Maple Avenue. Keener family hosted by I M Stansbury and relatives from Zanesville. Goff guests included Mr and Mrs B B Blankenship of Akron. Tests from Washington DC visited Knights on West Main and Masontown kin. Maas and Derby family hosted Lake Jackson guests. Shingletons from Hagerstown visiting Maple Avenue. Lopez and children from Detroit visiting Luther Ford on Maple. Wedding guests Ann Evans to Robert DeNormandie in Washington PA. Hospital news notes admissions and discharges at Grafton City Hospital region and area.

Philip. R. Martin Irwin P. Vaardahl William Terry Virginia A. B. Martin Boyd Street Carl EB. Shaw Cincinnati A. G. Shaw West Boyd Street Howard E. Peters West Main Street Frances Newton Fairmont State College Harry Beck Liverpool Ohio Roy Newton Maple Avenue Tom Goff Steel Street B. B. Blankenship Akron James F. Tests Washington, D. C R. B. Knight Masontown Lindsey T. Ma ~Haffey R. L. Derby Stevie Allen Lake Jackson Texas Paul Malone Emily George Ussion Harry Friedman Bess Kennedy Ann Evans Robert DeNormandie Washington Pennsylvania DeNormandie Grafton

Minute Maids Meet At Parkhill Home

The Minute Maids of the Grafton 4 H club met at Jane Parkhill's Grand Street home last night. President Mary McKlahan conducted the business session and plans were made for a demonstration day at leader Mrs. Mary See’s home.

Jane Parkhill-of

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Mrs. Knight New York Delaney Chas. C. Campbell Mgr W. Main St. Telephone Nancy Grow Roy Shingleton Bennett Cerf Elks Masons Oddfellows Club David Dempsey America Boston Bennett Ce King Syndica Hollywood Globe Bloomington Til Biddy Isners Nelsons McCafferty Charles Isner Ted Nelson Daisy Frick Marion, Minois Luther Ford Charles Devers Robert Richman John Richman John McCafferty Lillie Thomas J. B. Staley Sarah Isner Margaret Isner John Hulley Calvin Morrison Wilford Street White Rose Grove Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle R. of P. Friendship Lodge Fidelis Club The Presbyterian Church Kitty Gill Barrett Street Fisher St. John's Methodist Church Gail Zinn Helen Sloan First Brethren Church A. D. Camp West Wilford Street Mountaineer Council No Order of the United American Mechanics Daughters of America East Main Street Hagan Earl Keener I. M. Stansbury Zanesville Mrs. J. Lopez Detroit, Michigan Robert Moran Ross-street Marjorie . Hall Tunnelton Fourland Kathryn—-Duncan East Grafton Washingtonhar Otto Rosier Myrtle-Kitterman Charles. Simpson, Jr Tt Street Rosetta Johnson Moatsville Sadie Ables Virginia—Larue Miss. Marie Reed Route 1 Graf Parkhill Minute Maid Wien Pontiac Hamric Motor Company Riverside Drive Admiral Geluxe Admiral Leo Russell's Radio Service & Sales Lincoln Street
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