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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1948

Page

3

Vera Kleptel and Ronald Haislip Wed in Grafton parish

Vera Alice Kleptel and Ronald Haislip wed Sunday in St Pauls Church at Parkers, with Vera a 1947 Grafton graduate and nurse at Union Protestant hospital in Charles, and Ronald employed by Jenkins Cleaners. The ceremony followed by a reception at the Denver Parkers.

Vera Alice Kleptel Ronald Haislip Msu Klee Grafton-Parmnent Vera Avery Parker Gay Street St. Paul Marykind Denver Parkens Grafton Te National Honorsseety Thespans Hed-Echo Union Protestant Hospital Charkshiire Hubbo Grafton High School The Jenkins Cleaners

Delta Nu Chapter Hosts Scavenger Hunt Social

The Delta Nu chapter of Tsit Phi Lambda Sorority held a scavenger hunt at Mrs Dora Teets home on Grand Street. Co hosts Elizabeth Sinsel Nancy Kemple helped with arrangements and Grace Bartlett chaired a brief business session planning a hayride for the next meeting.

Delta Nu Tsit Phi Lambda Sorority Supreme Priest Woodmen Curele Dora Teets Grand Street Elizabeth Sinsel Nancy Kemple Grace Maiie Bartlett Virginia Peters Betty Gene McWilliams Marion Gough Louise Ridenour Marjorie Ridenour Florence Johnson Florence Cunningham Margaret Batson Grace Marie Bartlett Kathleen Young Laura May Hoffman Elizabeth Rendiv Claribel Upton Edith Jo Fosley Irma Jean Stutler Jean Rigeleman Ellen Tin

Blueville W S C S Meets Wednesday

The Blueville Methodist Church Women’s Society met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs J W Travis and Mrs Sam Boyce as co hosts. Mrs Guy Allender led devotionals, scriptures and prayers, two hymns were sung. Two new members Mrs Arah Burner and Mrs Mary Gladys Boyce joined. fifteen members and guests attended. The group plans to meet in August for the annual pie social.

Women's Society of Christian Service Blueville Methodist Church J. W. Travis Sam Boyce Guy Allender Jesus Emma Brown Arah Burner Mary Gladys Boyce

Coming Events and Meetings Noted in July Schedule

July events include Mountaineer Council No. 44 Junior Order United American Mechanics meeting in V P W hall at 8 p m and Regal meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Gratton Volunteer Fire Department with all members present. August 8 marks the 5th anniversary reunion at the Elit Sunday at Webbry Baptist Church. relatives and friends invited. A ticket dinner will be served at 12 noon followed by a rally.

Mountaineer Council No United Aman Mechanics V.P.W. Hall East Main Strat P.m Gratton Volunteer Websry Baptist Church

Cream Party Held Wednesday By Grafton Business Girls

The Grafton Business Girls club met at Brownlow Park home of Mrs. Carolyn McCue for an ice cream social. Hostesses were Misses Thelma DeMoss and Gwendolyn Proudfoot with many members including Hazel Cole Netlie Cook Helen Gerkin Evelyn Greene Arlean Moore Nancy Kemple Frances Proudfoot Elizabeth Rendle Helen Shaw Rita Surse Percy McCue and Jo Haddix. The next meeting is set for August 4 at Hotel Grafton with Miss Nellie Cuak as hostess.

Grafton Business Girls Club Carolyn McCue Brownlow Park Thelma DeMoss Gwendolyn Proudfoot Hazel Cole Netlie Cook Helen Gerkin Evelyn Greene Arlean Moore Nancy Kemple Frances Proudfoot Elizabeth Rendle Helen Shaw Rita Surse Gwendolyn — Proudfoot Percy McCue Jo Haddix Betty Lou Shields Grafton Nellie Cuak

McDaniel Installed as Associate Patron of OES Naomi Chapter

M Hugh McDaniel was installed as associate patron of Naomi Chapter No. 12 Order of the Eastern Star at the Masonic Temple on Thursday evening. Acting grand tutor Mrs. Rose Murphy and installing marshal Mrs. Mary E. Hoffman assisted. Worthy matron Mrs. Murphy and Worthy Patron Robert E. Graham led the meeting with refreshments served by hostess Mrs. Emma Brown. One visitor attended, Mrs. Melba Moats of Buckhannon.

M. Hug McDaniel Naomi Chapter No. 12 Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Rose Murphy Mareshal Mary E. Hoffman Robert E. Graham Emma Brown Melba Moats Buckhannon

Rose Hill WSCS Meets Recently

The Women's Society of Christian Service of Rose Hill Methodist met at the home of Mrs. Euhel Rutherford on a recent evening for their July meeting. The group planned an ice cream social for August 14 at Mrs. Maxine Bartletts home to invite the public. One new member, Mrs. Martha Shriver, was welcomed. Guests included visitors Crooksit Bartlett and Bernard Duckworth. The next meeting is set for August 18 at Mrs. Eleanor Stevens home with several new members to be admitted.

Women's Society of Christian Service Rose Hill Methodist Church Euhel Rutherford Valley Falls Road Edna Fast Maxine Bartlett Eleanor Stevens Martha Shriver Kingy Rutherford Carol Lou Bartlett Betty Rutherford Mona Duckworth Eleanor Stews Duckworth Nina Martin Ethel Rutherford Hannah Compston Tiny Poole Karen Sue Bartlett Carol Jean Stevens Katherine Stevens Crooksit—Bartlett Bernard Duckworth Eleanor Stevens

Miss Nelrose Reese Weds John V Crowell Jr

Miss Nelrose Reese daughter of Mr and Mrs A S Ott Reese of Washington Pennsylvania and former city residents became the bride of John Van derbeek Crowell Jr son of Judee and Mrs John V Crowell of Borden Pri ce New Jersey on Tuesday June 22 at One Secon dly church in Washington The Rev Huth J Sinckar officiated The bride wore ice blue satin with a sweetheart neckline basque bodice sleeves over the wrist and a bouffant skirt with court train Guests included attendees from Grafton Buffalo New York Washington D C Canonsburg and Kansas City Missouri

Mary Nelrose Reese A. S. “Ott” Reese Washington John Vanderbeek Crowell, Jr Judee John V. Crowell Borden Priice Litle Silver N. J Washington, Pa Huth J. Sinckar Pase Tor

Hospital and local notices from Grafton City area

Recuppering Mrs. Bop Holloway dies after recent appendectomy and is home on Pearl Street. Hospital admits Mrs. Emini Brown of 442 West Main for observation. Mr. Tay DeMos returns to Cincinnati after visiting family. Mrs. Ida Williams hosts guests including Clyde Bean and Ray Thorn family from St Louis. Thelma Tacy admitted to hospital. Alee Wilhelm and Erma Phillips discharged.

Bop. Holloway Grafton Cit Hosstal Pearl Street Emini Brown West Main Street Grafton City Hospital Tay DeMos Cincinnati Orio William E. DeMoss Blueville Perry Hill Grifton-Morgantown Road Stmse Ida Williams East Main Street Clyde Bean Ray W. Thorn Norma Je .T St. Louis Missouri Thelma Tacy Warder Avenue Alee G. Wilhelm Erma Phillps West Washinston Street

Weather outlook shows mixed regional changes nationwide

Chicago dispatch notes clear skies and moderate temperatures for most of the country with rain in New England and scattered thunderstorms in the southeast and Rockies. Boston logged nearly an inch of rain in 12 hours as cool air spreads from the plains to the Appalachians while the South Atlantic and Gulf states stay warm and humid.

Chicago New England Rocky Mountain Boston Plains States Appalachians South Atlantic Gulf Coast Rocky Mountain Area Pacific Coast

Physician Morford Dies in Grantsville at 67

Grantsville July 24 Dr James Amynt Morford 67 prominent Calhoun physician died yesterday. Former county health officer served terms on the county court and represented the county in the state House of Delegates in 1935. Also notes Pikes Peak Colorado height 14 110 feet.

Grantsville James Amynt Morford Calhoun County Morford House of Delegates Ae Pikes Peak Colorado

Johnston's Motor Repair Service and Blueville Esso Service Ad

Classified ad snippets list Johnston's Motor Repair Service at 800 W Main and Esso Service on Route 50 in Blueville West Virginia with phone numbers 1225 3 5 and 1448 1, plus Parkhill's Paint Store at 242 W Main with phone 1061 1 and wallpaper and paint offerings.

Johnston's Blueville W. Va Parkhill’s

Also Mentioned on This Page

Janice Myers Delta Nu Chapter W.S.C.S Rexall M. Hugh McDaniel O.E.S Rose Hill WSCS Miss Nelrose Reese Wees Monam Te Bible Society Park Ave N.Y Ws, HB Ke Taylor County Ministerial Association Pettrey Bros. Shoe Stores Clarksburg Fairmont Morgantown Grafton Young & Stout W.va Tinney Drilling Company Diamond Core Drilling Hamric Motor Company Buick-Pontiac Riverside Drive Clarksburg Ice & Beverage Co A.G. Sinclair Funeral Home Newburg Shingleton’ Bros. Wholesale Produce West Main Garage W. Main St General Repairs—Body Works Dairy Land Shell Gas and Oil Vandergrift Motor Sales Hudson Sales & Service Grafton Cleaners Hammond Brick Co Thornton, W. Va
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