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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1946

Page

3

Frances Slaton Weds Pfc Martin Robinson at Parris Island

Frances Slaton becomes bride of Pfc Martin F Robinson in a May 5 ceremony at the Marine Barracks Post Chapel Parris Island South Carolina Captain C M Mansfield officiated The bride wear a powder blue dress with white gardenia corsage Maid of honor Miss Jessie Hasty Best man Pfc William N Barnes Afterward the couple planned a wedding trip to Atlanta Georgia and to reside in Beaufort South Carolina until Pfc Robinsons discharge then return to Washington DC

Robert M. Slaton Frances Martin F. Robin George [M. Robinson Carbondale oSr Post Chapel Marine Barracks Parris Island South Carolina C. M. Mansfield Jessie Hasty Pfc William N. Barnes Robinson Grafton Senior High War Department Washington, D. C Carbondale High School

Kings Daughters Bible Class Meeting at Brownlow Park

The Kings Daughters Bible Class of Blueville Methodist Church met at Mrs. George Norris home in Brownlow Park for its regular monthly session at 7 30 PM. Mrs Chepra Turnley led devotionals with Mr Myrtle Brown presiding. A social hour followed with refreshments for members and guests including Mrs Myrtle Brown and the Norris family from Clarksburg.

Blueville Walter Knotts Walter Lucas Floyd Turnley Homer Hurphy Dovtha ‘Brown Douglas Norris Patty and David Clarksburg Delores

Church and club meetings listed for July dates

A local notice lists July 11 to 16 events across churches and clubs. Circle No 2 WSC meets at Mrs. Frank Graham’s on Wilkinson, PHC at VFW hall, Ladies of First Brethren sew at Red Cross, Naomi chapter at Belvedere Club, World War II Mothers’ Club, Lutheran joint session at Mrs. Kunst’s home, Fetterman Methodist sew at Red Cross, and Andrew’s Methodist WSCS meets at the church with hostesses H A Loudin and Harry White.

Circle WSC8 St. John’s Methodist Church Frank Graham Wilkinson Street Stanley Nicola, Jr PHC VFW Ladies of the First Brethren Church Red Cross Room Naomi Chapter CES Belvedere Mothers’ Club Womens’ Missionary Society Ladies Aid Society Fetter- Man Methodist Church Red Cross WSCS Andrew's Methodist Church H. A. Loudin Harry White

George Norris and Mrs Norris Host New Home Gathering

George Norris and his wife Mrs Norris hosted a small gathering at their home, inviting friends and neighbors to celebrate the recent residence change with tea and light refreshments.

Church Holds Watermelon Feast for Parishioners

On Tuesday evening July 9 the Presbyterian church Brotherhood served a watermelon feast for church members and friends at the Tygart Dam. Harold Kramer, president of the Restoration fund, presented the moving picture He Restoreth My Soul. The film will be shown Sunday at 7 30 pm in the church lecture room for members, friends, and the public as the start of a campaign to aid destroyed churches and hospitals in Europe and Asia, announced by Rev. F Carl Davis.

Brotherhood of the Presbyterian Church Tygart Dam Harold Kramer The Europe Asia F. Carl Davis

Denver Haynes Birthday Party Honors Sixth Year

Mr and Mrs Denver K Haynes hosted a Tuesday afternoon celebration for their son Denver Jr marking his sixth birthday at the home of his grandparents Mr and Mrs B F McCoy in Beaumont addition. Juvenile games and photos filled the day with gifts from numerous friends and relatives and a late afternoon reception for many guests.

Denver K Haynes Denver, Jr B. F. McCoy Beaumont Addition Dottie Lou Tommy Murphy Mary Tony Gennette Betty Mona Hawkins Frieda McWilliams Doris Heldmith Patricia Philomena Sarah Rose Pappalardo Harold Georgia Butch Gel Rausen David Fleming Rosalie Losh Jean Billy la Donna Don Bett Linda Hickman Johnny Moore Jeanne Poe Lois Louise Efaw Karen Johnson Eddie Sturm Los Angeles

Mrs G Vogel Hosts Group 2 Meeting at West Main

Mrs G D Vogel entertained the ladies of Group 2 at Andrew's Methodist church yesterday afternoon at 1 30 for a regular monthly meeting. A regular business session was held with routine work. Early in the afternoon a dessert course was served to Mrs R C McDade Mrs D M Fawley Mrs H A Loudin Mrs Walter Williams Sr Mrs John Newman Miss Elizabeth Stuck Mrs J D Goff and the hostess.

G. D. Vogel Andrew's Methodist Church West Main Street R. C. McDade D. M. Fawley H. A. Loudin Walter Wilams, Sr John Newman Elizabeth Stuck Harry White J. D. Goff Vogel

Council debate hints at charter revision and veto limits

A fragment from page one notes growing public sentiment, echoed in the world press, toward revising the charter to curb vetoes in cases not warranting such measures. Grafton brooms are praised as good brooms use no other.

Grafton

Mrs Hoye White Hosts Circle Meeting Notes

Mrs Hoye White entertains circle with a brief business session followed by a social hour. Refreshments served by Mrs White and Mrs J R Riggs to a group including Mrs Mary Compton Mrs Dessie Wood Mrs Grace Hanaway Mrs Flora Sinset Mrs Margaret Lambert Mrs Ocie Edwards Miss Virginia Hanaway Mrs Edna Poling Mrs Carmen Shahan and guest Miss Bobby Mae Faulkner.

Edna Poling White J. R. Riggs Mary Compton Dessie Wood Grace Hanaway Flora Sinset Margaret Lambert Ocie Edwards Virginia Hanaway Carmen Shahan Bobby Mae Faulkner

Army plans for brides overseas and returning service men

The Army lists brides and dependents to join soldiers in Europe with July to December figures and notes that after December occasional bride ships will meet demand. Officials say no delay in the program though housing abroad slows requests. many wives and children are still leaving America as foreign brides arrive here.

ARMY ETO War Department America Europe New York N. Y

Barkley Eyes Swing of Amendments in FEPC Debate

Barkley said he hopes to pass the FEPC rider amid anticipated amendments and trading of support. He dismissed threats from Senator O'Daniel to derail the bill by filibuster or by proposing a separate permanent employment practice commission. Most Senators expect Barkley to bypass the rider with a parliamentary maneuver, avoiding a southern filibuster.

Barkley Senate J O'Daniel D.tex FEPC

Vacation Plans Mentioned By Student Technician

A student laboratory technician named Josephine discusses taking a week's vacation with friends and relatives. The text implies a personal planning note without detailing dates or destinations. The brief reflects everyday social planning likely from a campus or local society page.

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Charleston General School of Technicians report date set

Visiting here Mr and Mrs from Charleston W Va are visiting Mrs Haynes parents and relatives of this city Mrs Haynes is the former Henrietta McCoy first child born to Ellen The mother is Virginia Lambert Birth Announcement Mr and Mrs Adolphus Bragg of 707 The mother is the former Stevens Parents are Mr and Mrs J D from Fairmont Grafian mide Bross are not brooms-tse no other Mrs Housewife Promote ton Industry Accept and use our Jarooms made in Grafton

Respecturconeme da Anerri Charleston W. Va Ing Haynes Haynes J Henrietta McCoy Ellen Virginia Lambert Mrs Adolphus Bragg Stevens Fairmont Grafton

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G Society Frances Slaton Martin Robinson Kings Daughters Norris, George Norris Mrs. Norris Carpenters Beverly Shop W. Main Street Denver Haynes Mrs. G. Vogel Mrs. Hoye White Frank R. Morgan Plumbing and Heating Company Frank R. Mor Gan Grafton and Vicinity Lillian C, Morgan Tellings Bell Hernon Co Vicinity Singer Sewing Machine CO Pairmont W, Va Addreng Charleston General School of Technicians At Charleston, W. Wa Tson Catzawawi
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