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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1948

Page

3

Miss Sylvia Favish Becomes Bride of Morris Wein

Miss Sylvia Louise Favish daughter of Mrs. George Favish Beckley and late Mr Favish wed Morris R Wein son of Mr and Mrs Max R Wein Newark N J The 3 pm Sunday ceremony at Beth El temple Beckley was led by Rabbi Joseph Wagner Wheeling A nuptial music program preceded the single ring ceremony The bride wore pale sea green satin with jeweled neckline and carried pale pink roses with a white orchid The groom hosted a reception at El Chico and the couple then left for a honeymoon through the northern and eastern states Mrs Wein a Graf ton alumna taught in Raleigh county schools Mr Wein a Newark native studied at Rutgers and the University of South Dakota The war veteran served three and a half years in the European and Pacific theatres with the Army Signal Corps

Beth el Beckley Joseph Wagner Wheeling Martha Ellen Snider Joseph Emery T. R. Wein Irene Albert Newark Allen Wein I. R. Wein Wein Ted Grafton Senior High School Girl Reserves Thespians Rifle Club West Virginia University Sigma Delta Tau Raleigh Weigauchie High School Rutgers University University of South Dakota i@tmy signal corps Euf Pacific

Birthday Party Honors Jimmy Mike Sturm Ohe

Jésamy Mike Sturm Ohe celebrated his first birthday at the home of his grandparents Mr and Mrs Ralph Gibson. Guests included Busia Bobby Coole Sandy Hartford Susan Trimble and many Sturm family members. An afternoon of games followed with a dessert course and gifts for the honoree.

Susan Trimble M. W. Sturm George Coole Sarah Woodyard Jane Lake Alice Jane Gibson James Sturm Ralph Gihenn Jimmy Mike

Weekly Sewing club meeting postponed two weeks

Coming events list many local clubs and meetings scheduled July 22 to July 24. The Weekly Sewing club is postponed for two weeks while other groups like Protected Home Circle Tau Phi Lambda sorority Ladies V.F.W. auxiliary and W.C.T.U. announce gatherings including a scavenger hunt picnic and a Junior Order meeting at local halls and homes.

Protected Home Circle V.F. W. Hall Delta Nu Tau Phi Lambda Sorority The Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle Dora Teets Grand Street Elizabeth Sinsel Virginia Lake Nancy Kemple V.F.W. Auxitary W.C.T.U Vandergrift Blueville Mountaineer Council No. 44 United American Mechanics V.F.W. Hall East Main Street

DeVault and Finch Wed in Quiet Mt Sharon Ceremony

Miss Gloria Jean DeVault daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glendon DeVault and John Charles Finch son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Finch were married July 3 in the parsonage of Mt. Sharon Church with Rev. Harry Cooley officiating. Attendant was William DeVault. The couple hosted a reception for over fifty guests at the DeVault home. Mrs. Finch is a Morgantown High, Fairmont State, and West Virginia Business College graduate. Mr. Finch is a Grafton High School graduate and World War II veteran.

Gloria Jean DeVault Glendon E. DeVault Grafton-Morgantown John Charles Finch Russell R. Finch Haymond Mt. Sharon Harry E. Cooley William DeVault Finch Morgantown High School Fairmont State College West Virginia Business College Fairmont Alpha ,‘ Delta Chi Sorority Grafton Sixth Infantry

Kings Daughters Class Meeting at E U B Church

The Kings Daughters Bible class of the Evangelical United Brethren church met Tuesday evening in the church classroom. Mrs. Myrtle Mathews led, with scripture by Mrs. Charles Warder, songs by the group, reading by Mrs. O W Hoffman, and a poem. Prayer by Mrs. Luther Hugill, then the Lord's Prayer. Refreshments served to members and guest Mrs J L Reese.

Kings Daughters Evangelical United Brethren Church Myrtle Mathews Charles Warder O. W. Hoffman Luther Hueill Luther Hugill Sherman Reed W. A. Francis J. L Reese

Rail traffic resumes after washout delays at Fairmont

Rail traffic on the Wellsville line was halted for forty minutes and Fairmont No. 69 connected with Tram 43 for Wheeling. Crews worked through the night to repair washouts, and traffic resumed this morning with trains now running smoothly.

Wellsville Fairmont No. 69 Wheeling

Missionary Group Dinners and Talks At First Presbyterian

The Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian church met for a covered dish dinner. Members reported on the Young People's conference in Elkins, with devotionals led by Mrs. Elizabeth Handley. Mrs. Florence Wilkinson reviewed On Our Own Doorstep Alaska and Ruth was discussed by Mrs. Rhea Fisher. A visitor, Mrs. Oda Strauss, attended. The August meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Florence Wilkinson.

Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church Mises Dorothy Blackthan Patty Sue Barker Rosemary Helen Cutright Elkins Elizabeth Handley Florence Wilkinson Alaska Ruth Rhea Fisher Oda Strauss

Visiting Notables and Local Health Updates

Fett visiting here as Mr and Mrs Marcus L Hughes of New York and city guests of Mrs Clyde Turner of Yates avenue. John Lindsay and Mrs John Franklin Stevens return to Wilmington after visiting Lincoln street family, joined by Mrs G W Swacker from Chicago. Hospital notes admit Dick Campbell and Joyce Daugherty. discharge Victoria Weekly Leslie Powell Harry Clark and others. Tonsillectomies performed on Eddie Barcus and James Reed. Visits here yesterday by Mrs William Reese and children Betty Jean and Billy Ray Norma Wheeler and local Reese relatives.

Marcus L. Hughes New Clyde Turner Yates ‘Avenue Mr. Hughes Clara Turner Bokches Turner John Franklin Stevens John Lindsay Wilmington Delaware Stevens John H. Lindsay Lincoln Street G. W. Swacker Chicago Grafton City Hospital Dick Campbell Pew Joyce Daugherty New Bethlehem Victoria Weekly Main Street Leslie Powell Maple Avenue Harry Clark Elk’s Club C. D. Henry St. Brownlow Park Opal Knotts West Washington Street Andy Ulm Flemington William Reese Bet Ty Jean Billy Ray Norma Wheeler Washington, Pa

Andrews W S C S Meets Tuesday

The Women's Society of Christian Service at Andrews Methodist church met Tuesday evening in the Sunday School room. The group opened with a hymn, devotionals led by Mrs John Newman, and a program led by the absent chair in charge. The topic focused on Poland with an article by Bishop Paul N Garber. Newman urged expanding churches in Poland as Poles under Russian rule seek Methodist religion. President Mrs C E Paugh conducted the business meeting before closing with the Lord's prayer.

Women's Society of Christan Service Andrews Methodist Church John Newman Methodist Church Newman Poland C. E. Paugh

Bridge Club Picnic At Mrs Holt Home

The Wednesday Afternoon Bridge Club held its annual picnic yesterday at Mrs. Howard Holt's Lost Run home. Inclement weather kept lunch buffet style on small tables in the living room while gladioli and sweet peas decorated the tables. Three bridge tables were active with members including Kunst, Clark, McGonagle, Jolliffe, Carpenter, Lindsey, Hanway, Turner, Kerr, Painter, Turnley, Robinson, and the hostess Mrs. Howard Holt.

Howard Holt G. H. A. Kunst E. F. Clark W. J. McGonagle George G. Jolliffe Charles Carpenter J. H. Lindsey W. C Hanway Clyde Turner W. M. Kerr Lorraine Painter Frank C. Turnley J. H. Robinson Howard H. Holt

Brides Take Notice Pattern 7179 for Wardrobe Makeover

An advertisement offers pattern 7179 for a date dress and jacket in sizes up to 42, with complete Sew Chart and easy fitting. Readers are asked to send twenty cents to a Brooklyn address for the pattern and twenty more for an Alice Brooks Needlework Book with crochet embroidery knitting and home decor designs plus a free kitchen accessory pattern.

the Sentinel Household Arts Dept Station F Brooklyn Alice Brooks

Teener Pattern 9420 Seeks Mail Order girls fashions

An old advertisement notes pattern 9420 for teenage sizes 10 to 16 with a boat neckline and bustle bow. It asks 25 cents plus address details to The Grafton Sentinel for complete pattern instructions and sew chart, plus reference to Marian Martin Summer patterns and a 15 cent catalog book offer. The blurb also mentions potash deposits as adequate for generations and the Statue of Liberty weighing 225 tons.

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

Tired Kidneys Prompt Sleepless Nights Ad

Doan's Pills advertised as a stimulant diuretic claim relief from backache rheumatic pains fatigue and swollen eyes. The copy urges readers to ask a druggist for Doan's Pills and notes decades of use to flush waste from kidney tubes.

Doan Doun

Revercomb Key Claims Lovett Limited Entry of Undesirable Aliens

The scene features Sen Revercomb accusing Secretary Lovett of overruling visa officials to deny entry to certain individuals. Lovett declined comment as subcommittee staff director Richard Arens pursues a formal inquiry. Testimonies from UN visa section chief Alexander and William Harlow add to the immigration law hearing context.

Revercoms Terview Charleston Robert A. Lovett Lovett Revercomb Richard Arens Subcommittee Arens Congress U.N Alexander William Harlow State Department

Tito purge claim narrows to two anti party leaders

Tito said yesterday that two of seven removed leaders spearheaded an anti party move. He named Sraten Zujovic former finance minister and Andrija Hebrang former minister of light industry and ex president of the planning commission as the purged figures. He implied he now has full control of the situation.

Tito Kardelj Rankovic Djilis Franz Leshkovic Slovenia Sraten Zujovic Andrija’ Hebrang

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Sylvia Favish Morris Wein Sylvia Louise Favish George Favish Mr. Favish Morri R. Wein Max R. Wein Newark, NJ Jésamy Mike Sturm Baltimore Malone's Drug & Chemical Co Gloria J. DeVault John C. Finch E.U.B. Church Missionary Group Eddie Barcus Route 1 James R. Reed Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham Vans Furniture Co Simmons Beautyrest Dream Bridge Club Alice Briiks Gulf Spray Lew's Lew Bartlett Gulf Station Beech Treet Biases Pierce Dade Yd Mtnidy’ Pty wWear Ti Sofia Penney's PLAID Aize
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