Powell Reed Marriage at First Presbyterian Church
In a quiet ceremony at First Presbyterian Church on Saturday June 18 at 4 45 p m Mrs Ocie Powell became the bride of Ersel Reed son of Mrs A V Reed of Pruntytown The Rev Carl Davis officiated The bride wore a toast colored suit with beige accessories and a shoulder corsage of yellow rosebuds Attendants were Alma Sayre Reed is a truck operator and Mrs Reed is a dietician at Grafton City Hospital The couple toured the southern part of West Virginia and other states for their honeymoon and now reside in Blueville addition
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Ocie Powell
Ersel Reed
A. V Reed
Pruntytown
Carl Davis
Alma Sayre
Grafton Business Girls Travel To Clarksburg Dinner and Movie
The Grafton Business Girls club motored to The Spot for a chicken dinner then attended a movie in Clarksburg. There was no business session. Next meeting set for July 20 at Hotel Grafton. Members present included Maxine Cockrell Thelma DeMoss Laura Gennette Helen Gerkin Evelyn Greene Mary Jean Grinnan Clara Jean Kines Arlean Moore Norma Moore Marjorie Newcome Frances Proudfoot Elizabeth Rendle Helen Shomo Gloria Squires Virginia Stine Ellen Jane Wiseman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton Business Girls Club
Clarksburg
Hotel Grafton
Maxine Cockrell
Thelma DeMoss
Laura Gennette
Helen Gerkin
Evelyn Greene
Mary Jean Grinnan
Clara
Jean Kines
Arlean Moore
Norma Moore
Marjorie Newcome
Frances Proudfoot
Elizabeth Rendle
Helen Shomo
Gloria Squires
Virginia Stine
Ellen Jane Wiseman
Block Picnic Spirit and Neighborly Courtesy Highlighted
Along Our Street with Aunt Penny recalls a Saturday street picnic where families shared food and effort. It emphasizes neighborly cooperation and the value of consideration on a telephone party line, noting that courteous use ensures better service for all. The piece closes with a nod to The Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Company of West Virginia.
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Tim
The
Chesapeake & Potomac ‘Telephone Company of
West Virginia
Coming Events Planned by Local Groups in July
A busy schedule of July gatherings is listed with meetings for the White Rose Grove No. 2 SFWC at the K of C hall, Fidelis Club at Barrett Street, Fisher Class at Market Street, Blueville Methodist gatherings, the American Legion and Auxiliary, Green Valley Lodge, and other groups. Dates range July 11 through July 16 with varied times and venues noted, including changes in dates and times for several events.
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White Rose Grove No.2
SFWC
K. of C. Friendship Lodge
Fidelis Club
The
Presbyterian Church
Kitty Gill
Barrett Street
Emma Morgan
Fisher
St. John's Methodist Church
Scott Burge
Market Street
Blueville Methodist Church
Garrett. Hedrick
Brownlow Park
St. Jona’s Methodist Church
American Legion
McGraw Avenue
Beauty and Beast Beat the Heat
American Mechanics will meet in a W. F. W. hall on East Main street at 8 p.m. July 18 The Quota Club will meet at the Grafton Hotel at 6:30 p.m. July 13 Taylor County Post.
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Erican Mechanics
East Main Street
Quota Club
Grafton Hotel
Taylor County Post
Pre-Nuptial Linen Shower Honors Mrs James Barcus Jr
Mrs James Barcus Jr, former Miss Mary Louis Cart, was feted at a Blueville addition home in a pre nuptial linen shower hosted by Mrs Marjorie Eisner and Mrs Byte Bennett. Guests included Mrs A E Leonard and others. a dessert course and favors followed a chatty reception. the couple wed yesterday at First Baptist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Barcus, Jr
Mary Louis Cart
James Barey
Blueville Addition
Marjorie Eisner
Byte Bennett
Miss Cart
First Baptist Church
A. E Leonard
Russell Reese
CV. Phillips, Jr
Harold ‘Waller
John Gall
Olive Patton
Mable Lee Patton
O. Shay
C. L. Cart
Herman Cooper
Carl Goff
O. V. Ball
Harry White
O. E. Wyckott
Dan Cooie
Carl Manear
Ralph Woodyard
Wife Preservers Gro Green Clothesline Care Advice
A brief tips note urges keeping clotheslines rolled and untangled to save time and temper when hanging out laundry. The guidance emphasizes neat lines and orderly storage to streamline the washing routine.
Return From Vacation And Funeral Notices In Local Columns
Mrs Abe Tackett and Mrs Merle Fauley of West Main street returned from a week in Washington DC visiting relatives. Out of town attendees listed for Minnie Virginia Harr’s funeral include residents of Washington DC Hanover Pittsburgh Baltimore Clarksburg Fairmont Rowlesburg and others. Hospital news notes several admissions and discharges at City Hospital with a concluding inspirational quote.
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Abe Tackett
Merle Fauley
West Main Street
Washington, D.C
Minnie Virginia Harr
Charles Mahaffey
Eddie
A. L. Gaskins
Leslie Joseph
Hanover
Pennsylvania
Glenn I. Harr
Pittsburgh
John Ellis Barrett
Baltimore
Maryland
E. R. Glenn
Robert Glenn
Ann
Arthur V. Upton
Inez Hickel
J. W. Ward
Hoyle
Ward
Ralph Parks
Clarksburg
Russell Evans
John Thomas Evans
Marjorie Snodgrass
Dudley Smith
Charles Kindle
Junior Riggs
Fairmont
Parker Ayersman
Rowlesburg
City Hospital
Janice Hamilton
Dorothy Ford
Bill Poling
Pearl Street
Jo Claire Collins
West Boyd Street
Louise Ridenour Hart
Monroe Street
Mark A. Kizis
Patuxant
Ona Bryan
Ruth Clingan
East Main Street
Loretta Jones
Grafton
Frances Kelley
James Montgomery
Parkview
Peter Kowalski
Avon
West Virginia
Mary Johns
Ross Street
Jo Clair Collins
Wilma Wolfe
Tunnelton
Elizabeth McKeen
Thayer Street
Velma Keefover
Lincoln ‘Street
Property Totals Revealed In Tax Roll Breakdown
Property values listed include real estate at 2,619,330 dollars and personal property at 2,231,480 dollars, with an additional 1,428,030 shown in the schedule. The figures appear in the Class IV section on the continuation of page one.
Real Estate and Personal Property Valuations Shift Totals
The report shows increases across all classes except Class II real estate where 311,670 in valuations were lost. Class I personal property rose 7,310 and Class I personal property jumped 214, reflecting broad changes in assessed values.
Property valuations rise in Glass IV and Flemington areas
A hike of 116,450 was realized in Glass IV. Last year public utility valuations in all property classes in the city totaled over 1,800,000. An increase in real estate and personal property was shown by the Town of Flemington.
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Flemington
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Mich
Ann Marie Maurer
Charles Figg
Michigan State Dept. of Agriculture
Michigan
International Soundphoto
Powell-Reed
Business Girls Motor
Aunt Penny
Alice Marble
New York
N.Y
Dress Institute
Williamson Triplife
Domestic Furnace Co
W. VA
Nancy Anheuser
Tot
Cudahy
Wisc
Chicago
International
Barcus, Jr
Clyde Hickman
W. A. Collins
Charles Bennett
Curley Eisner
James Barcus, Sr
Ernest Allen Reed
B. & . Telegrapher's School
Huntington
Bruyere
Welfare Finance Corp
W. Main “Happy” Campbell
Mgr
Phon
Carelans Ainsi
Ava
Washington
John S. Sparkman
D-Ala
Burnet Maybank
D-S. C
Ralph Flanders
R-Vt
Congress
White House
Truman
General Electric
Delaney’s Electrical Appliance & Furniture CO
Lincoln Street
Bath
West Wilford St
Wilford T
East Main St
Five N
Main St
C. C. Richman
Is All Electric
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