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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1946

Page

3

Abby Hufford and Carl Ambro Wed in Fairmont Parsonage

Abby Hufford daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Hufford of this city formerly of Pairmont wed Carl Ambro son of Mrs. Mary Ambro of Barrackville. The ceremony at 2 30 p m in the First Methodist church parsonage with Dr. Charles G. Stater officiating. Attendants included sister of the bride Mrs. Robert Thompson and best man Robert Thompson. After a wedding dinner at Pinecrest the couple left for an eastern states honeymoon and will reside in Barrackville.

Abby Hufford H. G. Hufford Pair'mont Carl Ambro Mary Ambro Barrackville John Ambro First Methodist Church Charles G. Stater Robert Thompson Hufford Ambro West Fairmont High School Myobi Club Hartley Department Store U. S. Navy

Betas Hold Banco Party at Elks Club

A Beta Sigma Phi benefit banco party was held at the Elks Club from 8:30 to 10:30 p m with punch and cookies served by members. Chairwoman Miss Betty Williams assisted by Mrs Kenneth Daugherty Mrs John Paul Floyd Mrs Paul Dowell Miss Charlotta Fawcett Miss Mary Alice Burnside Mrs Kenneth Boyles and director Mrs Charles Carpenter. Hazel Morgan was high woman for the banco game A R William high man and Miss Marporie Ridenour low. The door prize was won by Mrs J F Stafford.

Banco Elks Club Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Betty Williams Kenneth Daugherty John Paul Floyd Paul Dowell Charlotta Fawcett Mary Alice Burnside Kenneth Boyles Charles Carpenter Hazel Morgan A. R. William Marporie Ridenour J. F. Stafford

July church groups schedule summer activities

On July 22 the First Baptist T B class will meet at Mrs. George White's home in Parkview at 6 p.m. Mrs. Pascal Stevens co hosts. July 23 Emma Rogers Bible class meets at 8 p.m. West Main Street Methodist. July 23 Episcopal ladies sew 1 to 4 p.m. Red Cross rooms. July 24 White Fawn council meets 2:30 p.m. VFW hall for bingo Indian sister exchange and covered dish. July 24 Baptist ladies sew at Red Cross rooms 1 to 4 p.m. July 25 United Brethren ladies sew at Red Cross rooms 1 to 4 p.m. July 22 R T U class meets in VFW hall at 2 p.m.

The First Baptist Church George White Parkview Pascal Stevens Emma Rogers West Main Street Methodist Church Ladies of the Episcopalian Church Red Cross White Fawn Council VFW Ladies of the First Baptist Church Ladies of the United Brethren Church R. T V.F. W

R T S Class Holds Picnic at Grafton Park

The annual R T S class picnic of First Baptist was hosted at Mrs. George White’s cottage in Grafton Park with co hostess Mrs. Pascal Stevens. Devotional leader Mrs. Archie Bartlett spoke on God in Nature from Psalms 95 and 96 while Mrs. George White led the business session and birthday gifts were given to three women.

R T.S First Baptist Church George White Grafton Park Pascal Stevens Archie Bartlett God Walter Wolfe Alvie Shaw Russell Reese Herbert Fornash Charles Adlington Charles Shay Clayton Bryan Clyde Scott Wayne Williamson Frank Stillwell Oral Jones James Williamson Hubert Reed Charles Adlington, Jr H. A. Walls Arba Lemmon Ruth Wierkhouser Ida Walls Ethel Kane Jinnie Southworth Hazel Jean Stillwell Dolene Glenis Kenneth Stevens Artchie Bartlett

Minnie Evans Weds Daniel J Colebank in Quiet Ceremony

Minnie Evans became the bride of Daniel J Colebank on July 7 in a single ring ceremony at the Evansville church parsonage officiated by Rev Guthrie. Mrs Colebank has worked at Crystal Restaurant. he recently returned from over three years in the armed forces as a Coast Guard artillery corporal. They will live on Boyd Street.

Minnie Evans Daniel J. Colebank Daniel Colebank Fellowstille Evansville Guthrie Colebank Crystal Restaurant Armed Forces Coast Guard Arillery Hamilton Field California Boyd Street

West Virginia arson case and political notes filed

A man charged with arson in a Wheeler family dwelling case appeared before Magistrate Chase P. Loury and was released on $1,000 bond. Kanawha Valley Central Labor Union reported 400 calls supporting a buyers strike against gougers. Senator Revercomb voted against an amendment to strip offshore title provisions. Senate rejected the change. State Board of Education will meet in Charleston August 8-9 to address overflow college registrations and the Marshall College vacancy.

Magstrate Chase P. Loury Wheeler Charleston Kanawha Washington Revercomb R.-W.va Barkley Bilt Senate Huntington State Board of Education Marshall College Raymond Brewster

Reenlists in ANC Lt Marianna Starford Veteran Nurse

Lt. Marianna Starford of the Army Nurse Corps reenlists for another year and returns to Fort Dix New Jersey after a furlough. Starford, daughter of Mr and Mrs W E Starford of West St Charles, is a five year ANC veteran.

ANC Marianna Starford W. E. Starford West St. Charles Street Army Nurse Corps Fort Dix N. J Starford

William P Sample Campaign Notice for Prosecuting Attorney

Republican candidate William P Samples seeks party support in the primary election on July 6, 1946. Paid political ad urges voters to back his bid for prosecuting attorney and shows appreciation for support.

Office of Prosecuting Attorney

Palestine blast scars Jerusalem and wounds 50 officials

A deadly explosion tore through the British headquarters in a Jerusalem hotel, injuring dozens and killing several, with 12 senior officers reported missing. Curfew and armed patrols followed as Jewish groups blamed the Irgun or Stern gang, while diplomatic talks continued and US consulate offered aid.

Palestine Government Secretariat Sir Alan Cunningham London Secretariat YMCA Jerusalem Germany Irgun Zvai Stern Gang United States Mal

Milk Mixture Promises Ulcer Relief at Low Cost

A fragment describes a new milk based remedy for stomach ulcers and indigestion claimed to be widely used and highly effective. It touts ease of use, two teaspoons in a glass, and a money back guarantee. Malone's Drug Store advertises the product along with other drugstores.

Arogenita Malone's Drug & Chemical Co Malone

Preliminary probe into 2500 check tied to Tacoma contract

Mead says a preliminary investigation will review a $2,500 check from Bivind Anderson of Tacoma to Paul Olson, former senator, alleged as a campaign contribution linked to a government contract worth about one million dollars. Coffee supports inquiry. DOJ has already investigated the matter.

Bivind Anderson Tacoma Wash Paul A. Olson R-Me Tacoma News Tribune Mead Anderson Coffee Justice Department Department

Labor rights and PAC oppose in paid political ad

A paid political advertisement denounces a political action committee as unalterably opposed and without legitimate labor ties while advocating liquidation. It supports protecting labor's right to organize and bargain but insists parties honor contracts. It calls for equal rights under the law for labor and management, with public welfare limits.

Political Action Committee Organized Labor

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