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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1949
Page
3
Club and society notes from the MRES publication section highlight routine meetings and social events. Reporter is Naome Lawson, listed under club and society activity with a contact telephone number 185 for further details.
In St Agnes church Brooklyn on May 22 Lena Speranza formerly of Grafton became Mrs Joseph Soria of Brooklyn. Rev Father Griffin officiated. Bridesmaids wore maize tulle and American Beauty roses, flower girl carried sweet peas, bride wore ivory Chantilly lace and orange blossoms with a bouquet of white orchids roses and lilies of the valley.
Miss Ruth Ann Densmore of Washington Pennsylvania married Elmer Brant Sturm in a 2 30 p m St Augustine church ceremony. The groom Eugene Flanagan was best man. The couple will reside at 829 West Main Street after a wedding trip.
Coming events note church and club activities across town. Pie social at 433 Maple Avenue hosted by Mrs Charles Isner on July 18. Other meetings include First Baptist class July 15, Mountaineer Council July 16, Quota Club July 18, Ladies Auxiliary July 16, Woman's Council July 19, Grafton Business Girls July 20, and sorority and fraternal meetings through July 28 with hostesses named and locations given.
A wedding ended with white satin streamers and a reception at Beethoven Hall in New York City. Supper and dancing followed, then the couple departed for a two week honeymoon to Niagara Falls and Canada. They plan to reside in New York City.
Reynolds said the Oliveria mine stayed open after its owner was assaulted and a caravan left before the sheriff and deputies arrived. He sent other deputies to intercept the group and stop violence at other coal operations in the county. About 40 non union deep mines employ no more than 20 men each and operate under a three day week. Strip mines in the area also observe the three day week. Baltimore and Ohio officials said they have received...
Knottsville Excelsior 4-H met at Mary Jo Sharp’s home to plan a summer camp at Camp Towie from July 11 to 22 and enjoy a weiner roast. Members present included Haymond Luzadder Donald Boyles Dorman Williams Sonny Wilsad Loney Sharp Alice Williams Jean Williams Mary Jo Sharp Lila Jo Dillon and Everett Ludwick leader with Fred Boyles assistant. Guests included Eddie Williams Howard Dillon Mrs Ross Luzadder Mrs Chester Sharp and several Sharp family members plus Ludwick Bradley and Bradley relatives from Fairmont.
The Thornton Methodist Women's Society of Christian Service met at Mrs. Harry Bloom's home. President Minnie Thomas led worship and the group planned a bake sale at Grass' Place on Saturday July 16. A monthly lesson, hymns, scripture and prayer followed. Lunch was served by Mrs. Bloom and her daughter Alice to seven members.
Brief hospital notes list patients entering on Wednesday including Mrs Bessie Pysell Ida Machomar Frank Reynolds Carl Breedlove Catherine Keener Maude Bartlett and others. It also records discharged patients and returns to Baltimore and visiting guests from Salem Ohio and Charleston West Virginia.
Reports say strip operations largely avoid union ties and kept running despite idle periods under Lewis directive. The largely nonunion work has previously faced tensions and occasional violence linked to mine shutdowns ordered by the UMW.
A continued report shows total funds of 2 836 200 dollars versus 2 860 400 last year, reflecting a 24 200 dollar decrease. Valuations for Monongahela Power and numerous providers list year over year figures in parentheses, including Cabot Carbon California Dispatch Line and Baltimore and Ohio rail lines among many.
Mrs J W Travis hosted the King's Daughters Bible Class at Blueville Methodist Church Wednesday. Vice president Mrs Raphael Turnley ran the business session and Mrs Travis led devotions. Social hour followed with refreshments for guests including Mrs J Guy Allender Mrs Walter Knotts Mrs Ethel Lucas Mrs Charles Rogers Alice Shroyer Mrs Raphael Tumley Rose Mary Lucas and the hostess.
Spencer gains a new principal who previously led Seth High School for four years before taking the Spencer post. The article notes the career progression from Seth High to Spencer High, highlighting leadership transition within the district.
Mr Mackey intends to relocate with his wife to establish a home in early August. The flock presence includes sheep and limbs sourced from Téwas California Wyoming Montana Colorado and Idaho.
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