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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1950
Page
2
The article outlines practical potato prep methods including boiling briefly, or blanching then cooling. It suggests corking or peeling steps, washing in hot or cold water, and scraping as preparatory actions before cooking.
The Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian church met at Mrs A A DeLancy in Thayer street on Wednesday evening. The president Mrs A A Miller led the meeting with devotions by hymn and prayers. Minutes and treasurer reports were given. members Mrs Handley Mrs Morgan Mrs Suddarth and Mrs Fisher spoke. The hostesses served dessert and the next meeting will be at Mrs Florence Wilkinson's home.
The Young Adult class of Fetterman Methodist Church met Thursday evening in the church basement to organize and elect officers. Betty Hendrickson was named president, Howard Carr vice president, Anna Weaver secretary-treasurer, and Betty Dawson pianist. Hostesses served refreshments to members and guests including Esther Peters, Howard Carr, Pauline Lawler, Peggy Carr, Betty Dawson, Betty Hendrickson, Treva Lawler, Lill Lawler, Bob Davis, Mary Duckworth, Sue Bon, John Davis, Martha Brown, and Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Larue and children, with Helen Larue, Anna Weaver, Kathryn House and Belly Carr assisting.
An advertisement claims a definitive remedy for neuritis sciatica and rheumatism with guaranteed relief or no charges. It directs disabled persons to send a letter from 188 B Fayette Street near Uniontown Senior High School and notes daily hours from 10 to 8 and Sundays 10 to 5.
The Sunday school class 16 of the Evangelical United Brethren church met at the home of Mrs John Sines on Beech street. Participants included Jean Sines Diane Sines Judith Isner Donna Lee Smith Kay Jaco Carol Romine Keith Sines Mrs Zickafoose Mrs John Sines and class teacher Mrs Hugh Hugill After a program of songs scripture and prayer refreshments were served by hosts Mrs Sines and Mrs Zickefoose.
Word arrives that Pfc. Charles A. Stewart has shipped to Korea from Camp Pendleton. Lions from West Virginia attended Chicago convention with 125 WV attendees and 28 foreign countries represented. Cadet Richard Carder heads to Calgary for 25 days with Royal Canadian Air Force. Flemington Lions sponsor Carder’s Civil Air Patrol uniform. Local youth fellowship and church camp news noted. Families visit Pittsburgh and Evansville relatives as spring travels continue.
July schedule lists a Ladies Auxiliary regular meeting of the Fraternal Order of Hagres at 8 p.m. July 24, followed by Faithful Followers Sunday school class at the Knottsville church meeting at 8 p.m. July 25. Philathea class of the First Baptist church meets at 7 30 p.m. at the church with hostesses Biste Hardie, Lillie Thomas, Mirna Keane and Betty Tinny.
The bulletin lists Sunday School at 9 45 a m with Murl Crouse Audrey Bode Paul Wolfe and Pearl Felton named as superintendents or counselors. Preaching on varying Sundays and Youth Fellowship meetings are scheduled with Betty Rifle Lois Springer and other leaders.
The Blueville Church of Christ and West Main Street Methodist Church publish their service times, classes, and contact details. Ministers Donald E. Jarrett and Paul E. Trimpey oversee Sunday school, sermons, communion, and midweek activities with youth choir and church choir rehearsals listed.
The Friendly Church on the Hill Top invites attendance at Bible school at 9 30 a m Morning worship at 10 30 a m Brethren Youth Fellowship led by Maxine McCartney at 7 p m Evening worship at 8 p m Web Midweek service at 7 30 p m Brethren Boys Club every Friday at 7 p m If you do not have a church home come and join us in worship
Morning program begins at 10 30 with worship and communion. The Christian Science and The Second Baptist Church at 637 West Main Street invite all. Church school at 9 30 with Howard idd as Superintendent and preaching at 11 30 on the second and fourth Sundays.
Christ Methodist Church on Country Club Road led by Minister J Richardson offers church school at 10:00 a.m. Morning worship and evangelistic services at 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Evening worship and evangelistic services held both morning and evening.
W V A industrial school warder chapel service notes morning worship and Saturday evening film entertainment plan details indicate visitors were welcomed at the facility with a chapel event and planned cinema showing
Word clues span Yugoslavian leader to archaic plant names with many compact entries. The grid includes abbreviations, heraldry terms, and cryptogram hints, plus a long quotation puzzle. A mix of obscure and common terms appears across across and down directions.
Evans Chapel Simpson posts preaching times for the second Sunday morning and fourth Sunday afternoon. Sunday school led by Mrs. Mattie Bryan at 9 45 a m with Sunday school sessions through the day. Morning worship at 10 45 a m evangelistic service at 7 30 p m prayer meeting at 1 30 p m led by Tyes.
Warren Methodist Church Warren lists 9:30 a.m. Sunday school with J Tuitty as General Superintendent and 11:00 a.m. Morning worship and sermon. Monday Circle No 2 of WSC at 8:00 a.m. followed by midweek prayer. The Mother Church of Mother's Day located on Main Street near Depot. Clyde W Ash is pastor with parsonage at 911 McGraw Ave. Church phone 689. 9:30 a.m. Sunday school 10:35 a.m. Public worship. Nursery for infants and small children. 6:00 p.m. Junior Children’s Fellowship. Web 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting and Bible study. Official Board meets first Tuesday at 8 p.m. Women’s Society of Christian Service meets third Tuesday at 8 p.m.
The First Baptist Church on West Main Street notes Reverend John A. Holt as pastor. Morning worship at 10 30 a m. Baptist Youth Fellowship at 6 30 p m. Evening worship at 1 30 p m. Midweek services Wednesday at 1 30 p m. Choir rehearsal scheduled for Thursday at 7 30 p m.
Oak Grove Baptist Church lists M. M. Malcolm as minister with 10:00 a m Sunday school and 11:00 a m worship on the fourth Sundays each month and 7:30 p m worship on the second Sundays monthly Pastor E F K Roof offers 9:30 a m Sunday school with Charles Corbin Jr as superintendent Cordially invites all to attend all church services Also St Matthias Episcopal Church at West Main and St Marys with Rev George B Manson Rector offers 9:30 Church School and 11:00 Morning Prayer with services at the indicated times.
Parkview Church of the Nazarene lists multiple pastors and weekly services including Sunday Bible school at 10:00 a.m. and morning worship at 11:00 a.m. with sermons by the pastor. Evening evangelistic, young people's service, and midweek rehearsals are noted at various times and locations.
Fragmented notices list multiple churches Knottsville Knottaville Wesley Chapel Mt Pleasant Thornton with various service times on different Sundays and prayer meetings weekly. Times include 11:00 a.m. 1:30 p.m. and evening slots along with midweek prayer meetings.
The Evangelical United Brethren Church announces a weekly program with worship at 8:30 and 8:00 p.m. Evening worship at 8:00 p.m. A congregational meeting is planned plus Adult and Youth Fellowship at 7:00 p.m. Various societies serve all ages, with choir rehearsals and studies scheduled through the week.
Blueville Methodist Church offers 9 30 a m school session, 10 30 a m Morning Worship, 7 p m Youth Meeting, 7 15 p m Thursday choir rehearsal, and 8 p m Thursday prayer meeting.
Arnold, Ministee presides over morning worship at 10 15 a m with church school at 0 p m and youth meeting. Evening programs include prayer meeting Wednesdays at 8 00 p m and choir rehearsal on Thursdays. Location listed as Main Street Fetterman Methodist Church.
Pruntytown church director Elmer B Suite lists service times at 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m with worship and practice sessions on the fist and third Sundays, detailing minister and church events.
Rose Hill Methodist Church in Rose Hill Valley Falls lists services and events led by Captain Lynn Wiseman and Myrtle Wagner including church school at 10:00 p.m., worship on the second and fourth Sundays, prayer meetings, open-air services, Sunbeams, Boys’ Brigade, Soldiers meetings, and Women’s Home League sessions. The Salvation Army calendar shows lessons and meetings throughout the week with multiple leaders and locations.
Fragmentary OCR item mentions Morgantown road, Arnold and Minster with a 10:00 time. Details are unclear but suggest a schedule or notice involving locations and names.
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