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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1946

Page

3

Frances Foster Weds Robert F Gainer in Washington Home

Frances Foster daughter of Mr and Mrs Mark A Foster of Washington Pennsylvania and formerly of Grafton married Robert Fletcher Gainer at a May 18 ceremony held at the bride’s parents home. Rev Leonard Hoover officiated. The bride wore a light blue suit with gardenias and carried a white Bible. Best man was John Gainer. A reception followed with family aides assisting. Frances worked for Bell Telephone. Robert a Trinity High School graduate employed at Hazel Atlas Glass. Robert recently discharged from the U S Army, Staff Sergeant, overseas service.

Frances Foster Mark A. Foster Washington, Pa Grafton Robert Fletcher Gainer L. E. Ganter Washington Leonard H. Hoover Jefferson Avenue Australia Annabelle Cokeley Bardenias John Gainer L.E. Gainer Ralph Dixon Carl Foster Washington High School Bell Telephone Company Trinity High School Hazel Atlas Glass Company U.S Moats Sona Miss Cac Cs Mildred Jenkins Evelyn Jones Apperson Graf ‘Ton The Carr China Company Flemington E. J. Johnson Masontown O. M. Robinson Portsmouth Paul K. Moats Cumberland, Md A. W. Hovatter Mildred Cornwell Fairmont W. Va F. B. Moats

Community Group Meetings July 8 to 12 Urged Attendance

Local clubs churches and auxiliaries schedule meetings from July 8 through July 12 at various venues including VFW hall First Presbyterian church West Main Street Methodist church and Red Cross rooms. Notable events include sewing circles bible class gatherings and a covered dish dinner with reminders to attend and participate.

B & O Veterans Clara’ Pawver VFW Fidelis Club First Presbyterian Church White Rose Grove Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle Naomi Suday West Main Street Methodist Church John Warne Quota Club Rhea Fisher East Washington Street Ladies of the American Legion Auxiliary Red Cross Fisher St. John's Methodist Church WSCS The Andrews Methodist Church Hoye White J. R. Riggs Andrew's Methodist Church G. D. Vogel West Washington Street Haymond Community Club Ralph Lemmon Grafton - Morgantown PHC Ladies of the First Brethren Church Wil Sen Fetterman Methodist Church

Thelma Moats and Howard Apperson Wed on July Fourth

Thelma Violet Moats daughter of Mr and Mrs A M Moats wed Howard Apperson in Parkview church at 2 pm on July 4 with Rev O O Mills officiating. The ceremony featured a music program, Lohenstein march, white satin gown, colonial bouquet, and a reception at the bride’s home. The couple plans a brief honeymoon before returning to their postwar lives.

Alter Beautifuly Degladiolus Laurel Thelma Violet Moats A M. Church Parkview O. O. Mills Davis Rhodes Jean Carthwright Asa M. Moats Birglen Donna Jo Jones Betty Lee Baugh Edward Marks John B. Jenkins Paul Boyles

Country Club Farm Women’s Club Meeting Recalls Picnic Plans

The Country Club Farm Women’s Club gathered at Mrs. J. Ray Keener’s home for an all day outing with a noon picnic. In the afternoon the group discussed and planned the Farm Bureau picnic set for Camp Towles on August 11. Attendees included Delphia Kiger, Robinson, Mrs. Waitman Lough, Ruth Hunt, Laila Lingamfelter, Ercell Knotts, with guests Mrs. Elizabeth Lingamfelter, Mrs. Mollie Menear, Mary Margaret Keener and Wisad Joey Moore.

Country Club Farm Women's Club J. Ray Keener Farm Bureau Camp Towles Delphia Kiger Robinson Waitman Lough Ruth Hunt Laila Lingamfelter Ercell Knotts Elizabeth M. Lingamfelter Mollie Menear Mary Margaret Keener Wisad Joey Moore

Visiting Here and Here For Weekend Notices

Briefly Told Visiting here Mr and Mrs Judson L Reese of Portsmouth Virginia visit with friends former Grafton residents. Recent Visitors Akron Ohio couple C B Price with her sister Mrs Ruben Davis at 1112 West Main St. Here For Weekend Families Warder clan from New London Conn Charleston Ma Middle town Ohio spend weekend with their mother Mrs Hugh Warder 706 Maple Ave. Here On Leave Richard Warne 8 1 c returns to New York after weekend with John Warne West Main St. Here Over Fourth Edmund M Jacobs returns to Andrews Field after July 4 weekend with Alvey Jacobs Walnut St. To Join Husband Mrs Charles E Griffin Walnut St leaves to join husband in Alexandria VA where they will live. Mr Griffin works for Pennsylvania Central Airlines at National Airport Washington DC. Robert Pickett Mrs Ednar Rhodes Miss Jean Carthwright all of East McKeesport Pa and Mr and Mrs Dorman Moats and Mrs Icea Lawrence of Newburg.

C. B. Price Akron Ohio Ruben Davis West Main Street Frederick Warder Frederick, Jr Mary Grace Ann Susan Enoute San Diego California New London Edmund M. Jacobs Andrews Field Washington, D Alvey Jacobs Walnut Street Charles E. Griffin Alexandria Virginia Griffin Pennsylvania Central Air Lines National Airport Washingto, D.C Robert Pickett Ednar Rhodes Jean Carthwright East McKeesport Dorman Moats Icea Lawrence Newburg

Ct vs Zeal of the os Se ha Take a Modern Gay Fashion Frock

A vivid description promotes a summer dress with blocks of black and geometric print. The front features a slightly slashed round neckline and deep armhole cap sleeves forming a winged look. The back mirrors the printed pattern, yielding a simple, unfussy, versatile frock for stylish, carefree wear.

Peace conference deadlock over two thirds majority rule

Reported private talks involve Molotov and Soviet concerns as Russia pushes a two thirds majority rule for changes to draft treaties. British and American delegates oppose the plan alleging it would empower Slavic bloc votes including Czechoslovakia Poland Ukraine and the USSR to veto adjustments.

Byrnes Oslovakia Germany Molotov Rusia Big Four Russia Czechoslovakia Poland Ukraine

Possible peace conference changes draft treaties without approvals

The remark suggests that a peace conference could not alter the draft treaties without the consent of the involved nations. It highlights the need for mutual agreement among primary parties before any revisions are valid.

Church union pact outlines authority and worship rules

The document states that clergy ordained before the union retain authority from their respective traditions. It covers doctrine government worship and property terms for joint ministry across dioceses and presbyteries. Mutual recognition services will be held when union is achieved and diversity of worship will be preserved within approved forms.

United Church Pugh Zabriskie Uniting Churches

Church Decision Delayed as General Convention Near

The document notes a discretionary continuation at a church and mentions Dr Canisena being submitted for approval to the Episcopal millennium general convention in Philadelphia this September. The Presbyterians are noted with a population figure of 2,175,000.

Canisena Ke Aio Philadelphia

XF-11 crashes after Hughes reports engine trouble

FAMODS pursued an A-29 to search for Hughes who radioed engine trouble twenty five minutes before the crash. He aimed to land on a Los Angeles country club course. The XF-11 plunged into a vacant lot with a loud swoosh, its fuel tanks exploded, and flames engulfed the aircraft in a costly disaster.

Hughes Los Angeles

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Acub Robert F. Gainer Womens’ Missionary Society Ladies Aid Society of the Lutheran Church Frank Kunst Maple Avenue Ralph Kunst Robert Heflin Thelma Moats Howard Apperson Aspiri Farm Womens Judson L. Reese Mr. Reese Richard Warne New York Roach Murray U. S Tyalor County Malone’s Drug & Chemical Co Ork American’ Gas Association J. J. Gross & CO Woolf’s Coats and Timprfil
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