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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1946

Page

3

Sally Turner and Francis Myers Wedding Told in Lavonia

Sally Turner and Francis R. Myers Jr wed in a quiet home ceremony on July 20. Rev Carl F. Davis officiated the double ring service. The bride wore white linen with lace, a orchid corsage, and was attended by maid of honor Miss Thomazelle Walters. Afterward a dinner and reception for family and friends followed at the Belvedere Club. The couple plans to reside in Graf ton temporarily.

Sally W. Turner M' Essie B. Walters Lavonia Francis R. Myers, Jr F. R. Myers, Sr Maple Avenue Carl F. Davis Thomazelle Walters Athens Georgia F. R. Myers Belvedere Club Decateur Groreta Myers Columbus Ohio Ohio University B& O Grafton

Ebens Furniture Ad at 107 West Main Street

A local notice lists Evans Furniture at 107 West Main Street with details about a showroom or service offering. The fragment notes a business location and informal description of commercial activity.

Gmbret Iy Menor Wecome Evans Furniture West Main Street

Church Ladies Set July Sewing at Red Cross Rooms

July 25 and July 26 ladies from United Brethren and Presbyterian churches will sew at the Red Cross rooms from 1 to 4 p.m. Each day features members of a different church arranging the session. Local volunteers meet to aid Red Cross efforts through sewing activities.

Miss Carrie Stout Becomes Bride Of Elbert B Wagner

Mr and Mrs Raymond Stout of Flemington announce the marriage of their daughter Carrie Louise to Elbert B Wagner of Simpson. The simple ceremony occurred June 30 at the bride’s home with Rev D L Whitner officiating. Miss Martha Swiger of Wilsonburg was maid of honor. Dan Stout, the bride’s brother, was best man. The couple will reside in Washington DC where Mr Wagner is employed.

Raymond Stout Flemington Carrie Louise Elbert B. Wagner Simpson D. L. Whitner Martha Swiger Wilsonburg Dan Stout Washington, D. C Wagner

Frances Newton Reports On Trip At Legion Meeting

Frances Newton reports on her trip to Girls State at Jackson’s Mill during the American Legion auxiliary meeting. Mrs. Richard L. Foley presided as president and refreshments were served to a large turnout.

Frances Newton Legion Meeting American Legion Auxiliary Richard L. Foley Jackson's Mill

Get Together Club Postpones Weiner Roast Plans

The Get Together club met at Mr and Mrs Curtis Boice home in Pruntytown for a regular evening gathering. They planned a July 26 weiner roast at the Boice summer home in Lost Run, but the event was postponed due to illness and final plans will be set at the next meeting.

Curtis Boice Pruntytown Mrs. Boice Lost Run

Jonny Lovejoy Honored On His Sixth Birthday Party

Miss Tiny Poole of Valley Falls hosted a birthday party for her nephew Jonny Lovejoy celebrating his sixth year. The evening featured games, singing, and social chatter as friends and relatives presented gifts and refreshments were served to guests including Mr. and Mrs. Leo Lambert and Ina Lenora, Brentiss Stephens, Hughie Lynch, Jimmie and Kitty Shriver, Lenora Lovejoy, Joseph Powell, Tommy Jeffries, and Hannah Compton.

Tiny Poole Valley Falls Road Jonny Lovejoy Leo R. Lambert Ina Lenora Brentiss Stephens Hughie Lynch Jimmie Kitty Shriver Lenora Lovejoy Joseph Powell Tommy Jeffries Hannah Compton

Brief Visit Returns From Pennsylvania Trip

Mr and Mrs Lee Smith and children Betty Lee Jack Paul Barbara Ann Wanda Lou Darrell Gay and Kar len Sue of Pittsburgh Pa have returned home after visiting Mrs Smiths parents Mr and Mrs Walter Cox of Bluemont Street Mr and Mrs Harry G Parker and Mr and Mrs Junior Pratt motored to Pittsburgh spent the day shopping and left for Indiana with Harold West and children Dell Marie Curtis Harold and John Earl of West Union and Mrs att

Lee Smith Betty Lee Jack Paul Barbara Ann Wanda Lou Darrell, Gay Karlen Sue Pittsburgh Mrs. Smith Walter Cox Bluemont Street Harry G. Parker Junior Pratt Indiana Haro’d West Dell Marie, Curtis Harold and John Earl West’ Union Att

Visiting Notables and Local Guests Dine in Maples Area

West family visitors travel to Richmond Indiana to see relatives Curtis Bolee and Mr and Mrs Clarence West host a visit. Bed ford Pa residents Mrs Sheldon Ickes and Gary Ray stay with Mr and Mrs Francis Meyers Sr on Maple Avenue. Virginia McCullough admitted to Grafton City Hospital for medical treatment. Sue Herndon Fred Henderson and Anna Heflin discharged. Mrs Jed W Robinson hosts dinner for guests including Mrs Shirley Donnelly wife of Ro tary International district governor, Rotary president Mrs Hugh McPhail, and Mrs C W T Lockard and Mrs C J Jarrett.

Sheldon Ickes Gary Ray Bedford, Pa Francis R. Meyers Sr Maple Avenue Grafton City Hospital Virginia McCullough Dewey Avenue Sue “Herndon Fred Henderson Anna Heflin Jed W. Robinson McGraw Shirley Donnelly Oak Hill Donnelly Rotary International Rotary Club Robinson Home Hugh McPhail Rotary C. W. T Lockard C. J. Jarrett

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