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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1944
Page
3
Society notes from the society reporter page highlight Miss Eldora M Bolyard as a central figure with social engagements and club activity. The item references a telephone contact for society correspondence and outlines ongoing community events and gatherings.
The Grafton Venus 4 H Club met at Rich arc Parkhill's home on Gay Street with vice president Helen Louise Outright presiding. Members enjoyed singing West Virginia Boys and Girls, a baked custards demonstration by Ruth Marie Bumgardner and Miss Parkhill, a clothing washing talk by Helen Louise Cutright, and poems read by Eloise Gillispie and Connie Seymour. Refreshments were served by Miss Parkhill to listed members and leaders.
An informal farewell gathering was hosted by Mr and Mrs Everett Lowther in Luzadder street for Chauncy Miller departing for government work in New York City and for soldiers Sgt Glenville Land at Camp Polk Virginia and Pfc Robert Cassell at Camp Maxey Texas. Attending included Mrs Chauncy Miller and Mrs Glenville Land of Clarksburg.
A vintage style advertisement claims Tromone combines vitamins and hormones to restore zest and vitality for middle aged men. It promises renewed spirit and pleasures from youth, urging follow the label directions and noting Malone Drug Co as a seller.
July 25 events include a taffy party at Miss Monford Cross home for the Young People class and a NA L C auxiliary meeting at Mrs. James Parkhill. July 26 American Legion auxiliary meets at Legion home and White Fawn Council Bingo at 2 30 p m with Indian Sister Gift exchange. August 1 White Rose Grove No 1 meets at K of P hall. August 13 Losh reunion at Webster Baptist church with basket dinner at noon.
Senior 4-H club at West Main held its July meeting at Mrs Hensely home planning a dance at Elk's Home Wednesday 8 to 11 pm open to community youth chaperoned by parents. Dorothy Burnside and Emily Malone named arrangements chairs. meeting approved a breakfast later this month and boosting Camp Towles with car plates. Members present included Haskins Malone Robinson Waggoner Burnside Williams. guest Patty Bender attended.
A vivid note highlights Vera Deane wearing a white cotton batiste negligee and gown ensemble by Emma Maloof of New York. Trimmed with Valenciennes lace, the lingerie piece is praised as a pretty apple blossom style in summer fashion.
The Eastern and Western fronts could collapse if large scale pressure is applied, though Hitlerite resistance remains strong in Normandy. German forces retreat before the Red Army toward a possible defensive line along the Vistula, while overstretched Russian supply lines and use of cavalry shape the battlefield. a note adds Ontario history from 1791 to 1867.
In this vintage health alert the ad warns that pinworms can affect anyone rich or poor young or old. It cites symptoms such as rectal itch and uneasy stomach and urges treatment with P-W tablets containing gentian violet, promoted as a scientific breakthrough by Dr. D. Jayne & Son.
A travel themed piece notes that among diverse cultures there are nearly 3000 languages spoken worldwide. It highlights linguistic variety, travel joy, and cultural exchange as couples explore destinations and communicate across differences. The article emphasizes curiosity and shared discovery.
Your pattern and needlework offer includes crochet sets like envelope bag and pillbox, mainly double crochet, with a ten cent or fifteen cent price. Send fifteen cents to Grafton Sentinel Household Arts Dept for pattern 72 and a 32 page Needlework Book featuring embroidery designs with 130 illustrations.
Scottdale Pa resident Mrs Kenneth Kramer visits parents in Scottdale while Mrs W A Harrison undergoes major surgery at Myer's Clinic Philippi and is improving. Mrs Carl Scully of Norfolk Virginia returns home after a visit with cousin Mrs Wayne Gall. The Galls and Mrs Ada Gall and Mrs Mary Cosner are featured in the city. Frances Cole travels to join husband at San Francisco fleet post office. Jimmie Proudfoot visits his parents in Wilford street en route to California. Luther A Ramus and Robin Latta visit Grand street resident Mrs Fred McFarland. Ramus returns to Louisville. Mrs James Riley leaves for Camp Davis North Carolina to join Sgt James E Riley. Miss Ellen Lou Brown of Buckhannon visits Miss Maude Brown on Railroad street. W G Stronsander and three daughters visit Dayton relatives then return home. Christine O Dell of Parkersburg visits Mr and Mrs Carl L Boylen. Alberta Exline undergoes major surgery in City hospital. Barbara Lucy Hamilton and Doris Beryl Parsons admitted for tonsillectomies. Mary Louise Gawthrop undergoes surgery.
Report notes Mr and Mrs Frank Gawthrop of Clarksburg formerly Graf ton had a major operation at Union Protestant hospital in Clarksburg yesterday. Also mentions Nazi leadership changes and broadcasts from Berchtesgaden via NBC. Daily Mail cites replacements of Busch and Lindemann by SS officers amid German forces.
An army order yesterday replaced the regular salute with the Nazi Heil Hitler gesture signaling subordination to the party. German papers call it a symptom of close ties between army and regime. Observers await the impact as Hitler may install loyalty minded political generals over career officers.
A Grafton Sentinel notice offers a cross stitch transfer pattern titled South of the Border with seven motifs averaging 6 1 4 by 7 inches. Send eleven cents to a New York address for the pattern, with a Fifteen Cent book option and 130 illustrations of designs for home decor and crafts.
Advertisement for Pattern 9006 sewing pattern offering one yard fabric requirement and cheerful prints. Includes sizes small to large with measurements, price twenty cents, mail order to Pattern Dept. New York. Also notes Marian Martin Summer Pattern Book fourteen pages with new easy styles and free pattern.
An old advertisement claims Adlerika has been filled over 15 million times. It touts relief of constipation and gas and promises gentle, thorough bowel action for all ages. Sold by Urafton Drug & Chemical Co.
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