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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1944

Page

3

Reta Cora Robison and Sgt Boyce Wedding Noted

Announcement of the marriage of Miss Reta Cora Robinson of Buckhannon and Sgt King V Boyce, son of the late Mr and Mrs J W Boyce of Gladesville. ceremony conducted by Rev Dr Ross Singer at First Methodist Buckhannon on Thursday July 13. Boyce, in the army medical corps at Camp Bowie Texas with the 13th armored division, has three years service.

Reta Cora Robinson William Robinson Buckhannon Sgt. W. Boyce J. W. Boyce Gladesville Ross Singer First Methodist Church Sgt. Boyce Jennie Newcome Grafton Commodore Boyce Blueville

Birthday Observed On Recent Evening By Norma L. Shaw

Mrs. Stella Shaw hosted a birthday gathering for her daughter Norma Lee turning thirteen. Guests enjoyed games and gifts with a large thirteen candle cake, served by the hostess and helpers. Attendees included Barbara Grimm Pauline Keener Mary K. Patterson Barbara Valentine Glennis Ann Stevens Joan McKinney Nancy Rohrbaugh Ruth Grimm Mary Frances Denton Dolene Stevens Dick Williamson Ernest Leo Sayers Charles Collins Kenneth Stevens Jimmy Ed Hughes Jackie Bennett William Bowman Johnny Sergent Jackie Smith Albert Moran Rex Shaw Richard Moran Lena Collins and Leo Sayres.

Stella Shaw Norma Lee Nellie Stevens Gertrude Moran Barbara Grimm Pauline Keener Mary K. Patterson Barbara Valentine Glennis Ann Stevens Joan McKinney Nancy Rohrbaugh Ruth Grimm Mary Frances Denton Dolene Stevens Dick Williamson Ernest Leo Sayers Charles Collins Kenneth Stevens Jimmy Ed Hughes Jackie Bennett William Bowman Johny Sergent Jackie Smith Albert Moran Rex Shaw Richard Moran Lena Collins Leo Sayres

Blueville Group Meets Last Night

Mrs. S. Shroyer and Mrs. W. F. Bowman hosted the Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Blueville Methodist church at Mrs. Shroyer's Blueville home. Miss Hallie Shafferman served as society press secretary during the recent evening gathering.

S. Shroyer W. F. Bowman Woman's Society of Christian Service Blueville

Community notices from First Baptist and other groups

July 21 The R T S Class of the First Baptist church meets Friday evening at the church. Hostesses are Mrs Belle White and Mrs Mattie Shaw. July 21 The Ladies of the Grand Army meet in the V F W hall at 2 p.m. All members urged to attend. July 25 Auxiliary of the N A L C meets at 8 p.m. at Mrs James Parkhill's home. Aug 13 The Losh reunion at the Baptist church in Webster with relatives invited and basket dinner at noon.

First Baptist Church Belle White Mattie Shaw Ladies of the Grand Army V. F. W. Hall James Parkhill Baptist Church Webster

Church group meeting plans August covered dish dinner

The meeting was led by dent with devotionals by Miss Bessie Shafferman. Mrs. J. W. Travis and the president presented a Bible enigma and a vocal duet Does Plus Care by Mrs. Clara Mutter and Mrs. Mary Beck. Guests enjoyed geography and history questions. nineteen members were served refreshments. Rev. J B Staley to give principal address.

J.B. Staley

Pattern Sale Notice for Hats and Purses

Join the Dutch cap brigade. Pattern 7193 includes hat and purse directions and matching purse. Send eleven cents in coins to The Grafton Sentinel, 34 Household Arts Cops, 269 Wrath St, New Yoas 11 N. Write plainly NAME, ADDRESS and PATTERN NUMBER. New 32 page Needleworx Book offered for fifteen cents more. 130 illustrations of embroidery, home decoration, toys, knitting, crochet, quilt patterns.

Grafton Sentinel Household Arts Cops Wrath St New Yoas

Guam Campaign Recalls Saipan Fierce Combat Echoes

The report notes Guam’s 1944 landings followed 17 days of heavy bombardment after Saipan battles. It describes Guam’s defences, 8,000 Japanese troops, and a garrison larger than Saipan’s, with landings in multiple areas. Guam’s harbor Apra and population near 22,000 are highlighted alongside its strategic Pacific air-route role. Vassar College lineage also mentioned.

Tokyo Japan Philippines Ome Guam Saipan Nimitz Pacific Pearl Harbor Marianas Apra Tis

Pattern 9367 culotte dress style with diverse sizes

Advertisement notes Pattern 9367 yielding a culotte style dress with trouser freedom, Sunback high neck and sleeves for later, sizes 14 through 52. Includes a needlework pattern, priced twenty cents, plus an extra fifteen cents for Marian Martin Summer Pattern Book. Send requests to Grafton Sentinel Pattern Dept. New York.

Grafton Sentinel Pattern Dept West 18Th St New York N. Y Marian Martin

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Ldora M. Bolyard Reta Cora Robison Sgt. King V. Boyce Norma L. Shaw Alice Brooks Taylor, Marion, Harrison, Wetzel and Barbour Counties Sue Loans Central Mortgage Corporation Deveny Fairmont W. Va Saunders Francis L. Warder Court House Martha Lee Dunnington Ironton Ohio E. M. Cassell East Main Street Pfe Robert E. Cassell Indiana Harry Friedman Miriam Maple Avenue Logansport Ind Friedman E. Greensfelder Miss Friedman Miss Bar Roy Brown West Wilford Street City Hospital Merle Bailey Morgantown Betty Jean St. Mary's Hospital Clarksburg Tennessee Eleanor Bailey Mary Mae Weeks Mountain Lake Park Anna Lee Stevens Wanda Stevens Betty Nestor Akron Jeanniene Probst Pruntytown Howard Wolfe Blaine New Martinsville A. L. Wongcott Lloyd Sayres Knottsville South Carolina Donald White Judy Ann Marrietta (Petty) Rogers Spartenburs 8. C LF. Rogers East Bluemont Street Miss Rogers Spartenburg Hospital Helen Jean Kiger Westinghouse West Main Street Cleveland Roy Kiger West Mainstreet Betty Clovis East Liverpool Mrs. C. F. Clovis Parkview Dutch East Indies Uruguay Pte Vassar College Vassar Female College Pal Eyams Furniture du Bont Evans Hardware Company E. Main St Steve Judge Ty Conference Yersor Cote Mendes Marvel Bread White House Delicio Jersey Pillsbury Sultana Sunnyfield Baker Maid Saltines Basisco Armour's Boscal Coffee Sunbrite Ann Page Mayfair Iona A&p Sunnyfield Rice Stewie Ann" Page Jar Betasses
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