Tau Phi Lambda Group Meets In Legion Home
Delta Nu chapter of Tau Phi Lambda met at the American Legion home on McGraw Avenue with hostesses Mrs. Barbara Wyckoff Mrs. Betty Sinsel Miss Mary Ellen Peters and Miss Viorence Johnson. Irma Jean Stutler named delegate to the national convention in December and Virginia Peters as alternate. A sorority dance at the Stonewall Jackson Hotel August 27 was announced and tickets sold by Edith Jo Foley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tau Phi Lambda
Jean Augeleman
Delta Nu
Tau Phi
Lambda
American Legion
McGraw Avenue
Barbara Wyckoff
Betty Sinsel
Mary Ellen Peters
Viorence Johnson
Irma Jean Stutler
Miami
Hoorida
Virginia Peters
Earth
Jo Foley
Edith Jo Foley
Clarksburg
Stonewall Jackson Hotel
Mary Ellen Lingler
Betty Herndon
Louise Arble
Gloria Poling
Betty Gene McWilliams
Charthel Upton
Miriam Nestor
Elizabeth Rendle
Leoma Zumbro
Pauline Keener
Grace Marie Bartlett
Clara Jean
Kenney Godwin Jr Feted on Sixth Birthday Party
Kenney Godwin Jr was honored on his sixth birthday with a party hosted by his mother at the Godwin home on St Charles street. Guests enjoyed games and photos as a birthday cake and refreshments were served to Pamela Brown Bruce Haislip Ellen Warder Carlotte Lou Loar Sandra White Jo Ellen Clelland Nancy Sergeant Patty Lunden Jane Ellen Folen Lee Houston the guest of honor and attending Mrs Bryan Shaffer, the grandmother Mrs Leonard Folen and Mrs John Brown assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenney
Dodgers Embrace Star Duo Robinson Hodges for Runs
The Brooklyn Dodgers rely on Jack Robinson and Gil Hodges as the top run producers in the league. Don FA Mangie, shot to fame with a .316 average for the 1946 Boston Red Sox, seeks to raise his numbers this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn Dodgers
Jack Robinson
Gil Hodges
Don FA Mangie
Boston Red Sox
Birthday Party Fetes John Ansil Love Joy On Ninth
A surprise party hosted by Mrs. Lenora Love Joy celebrated John Ansil Love Joy’s ninth birthday at the grandparents’ home on Valley Falls Road. Guests included Paul Glass, Brooksie, Carol Lou, Carolyngue, Patsy Bartlett, Ina Lenora Lambert, Tiny Poole, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Lambert, Mrs. Lenora Love Joy, Mrs. Hannah Compton, and the guest of honor. Games, gifts, and refreshments marked the evening. The Reverend E. F. K. Roof was called to Columbia, S C, due to his sister Miss Eppie Roof’s death. The Dodgers’ Don Newcombe and Roy Campanella, once with the Negro National League, noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ansil Love Joy
Lenora Love Joy
Joseph M. Compton
Valley Falls Road
Paul Glass
Brooksie
Carol Lou
Carolyngue
Patsy Bartlett
Ina Lenora Lambert
Tiny Poole
Lee Lambert
Hannah Compton
John’ Ansil
Love Joy
Harold Waller Elected President of EUB Class
Harold Waller was elected president of the Otterbein Sunday School class of the Evangelical United Brethren church at a meeting Tuesday evening at Mrs. Charles Keener home on Pruntytown pike. Officers include Rena Proudfoot secretary Avah Hines assistant secretary Ethel Bartlett treasurer Bernice Travis class fund treasurer Pauline Keener. Twenty seven members and guests enjoyed a chicken dinner with program by John Jenkins. Plans were made for a family picnic in August and a $25 contribution to the Conference Camp project near Buckhannon WV.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Waller
Otterbein
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Charles Keener
Pruntytown Pike
Rena Produfoot
Rena Proudfoot
Avah Hines
Ethel Bartlett
Bernice Travis
Pauline Keener
Dawson Mims
Mazon
Georgia
John Jenkins
Procjet
Buckhannon
West Virginia
Death Cause CHEMISTRY Probed in Baltimore Woman’s Death
Baltimore authorities investigate cause of death of 37 year old Misa Jean McLaurin Watts of Lynchburg Virginia found dead in a Baltimore hotel room shared with 50 year old Mecom Morris of New Orleans seaman. She was shown in costume detailing royal presentation before British Majesties at Buckingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Misa
Class No 5 Nazarene Supper Guests and Members
Parents were guests for a class supper at the Church of the Nazarene Parkview. The Reverend James T. Boshell and his son Donnie. Charles Isner. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Countryman. and Mrs. W. M. Moats attended. Members present included Catherine Moats Jacqueline Countryman Jeen Knotts Mary Moats Alice Kirby Sharon Kay Kirby Carl Isner Neal Freeze Milford Freeze Robert Duckworth Carl Williamson and Mrs Carrie Isner the teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarine
Parkview
James T. Boshell
Donnie
Charles Isner
Earl Countryman
W. M. Moats
Catherine Moats
Jacqueline Countryman
Jeen Knotts
Mary Moats
Alice Kirby
Sharon Kay Kirby
Carl Isner
Neal Freeze
Milford Freeze
Robert Duckworth
Carl Williamson
Carrie Isner
Bible Class Supper At Dam Held By EUB Group
Members of the Kings Daughters and E B Reese Bible classes of the Evangelical United Brethren church gathered at Tygart Dam for a hamburger fry and covered dish supper. A brief devotional was led by Mrs. John Gank with help from Mrs. Lloyd Bragg. A short business meeting followed. Twenty four members and thirteen guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King's Daughters
E. B. Reese
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Tygart Dam
John Gank
Lloyd Bragg
Visitors and guests noted in local notices
Brief items list Mr and Mrs Edward Schleicher from Pittsburgh as guests of A H Sichelstiel at The Inwood West Virginia. Cleveland visitors include Mr and Mrs C H White Jr and sons with family in Cleveland. Mr White returns home today while Mrs White and children stay for extended visit. Hambletonian trot at Goshen New York starts August 10, richest since 1926 at 73451 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Schleicher
Pittsburgh
A. H. Sichelstiel
The
Inwood
Thornton
West Virginia
Cleveland
C. H. White
Charles III
David
Arthur
Mr. White
John Grimm
West Main Street
Mrs.White
Goshen
N. Y
Distress Flag Spotted as Tax Debate Stirs Georgia Capitol
An upside down flag signaled distress as Georgia lawmakers at the State House in Atlanta debated Governor Herman Talmadge’s request for 21.5 million in emergency revenue. Senate leaders were divided on approving the funds amid the tax increase dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia State House
Atlanta
State Senate
Herman Talmadge
Community Club and Society Meetings Planned in Late July
Local notices list events for July including a church picnic at 5 30 p m for Phil athea RTS and Baraca groups with transport to Tygart Dam observations. Also Delta Nu Tau Phi sorority meeting at Legion home with hostesses and other July 28 gatherings at VFL W hall and Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. August events include Knottsville School Quota Club and Grafton Business Girls at Graf ton Hotel with hostess, and St John s Methodist Circle 1 dinner at Rock Lake home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quota Club
Knottsville School
Grafton Business Girls
Grafton Hotel
Clara Jean Kines
Circle No. 1
St. John’s Methodist Church
Catherine Knotts
Rock Lake
Grafton Reservoir Lures with 18.3 Million Play Spot
The Grafton project holds 106 878 990 240 gallon capacity and a green brown lake used for boating, bathing, and fishing. It sits among timbered mountains with abundant wildlife while services offer docking for motors and cabin cruisers. Nearly 2 000 acres adjacent to the project have been purchased by the state.
West Virginia Park Progress and Dam Rivalry Highlight State News
Plans for Tygart Lake State Park advance with future roads and recreational facilities under the West Virginia Conservation Commission while the reservoir is managed by the Corps of Engineers. The piece touts Tygart Dam as a major recreation asset alongside Bluestone Dam near Hinton, foreseeing a statewide “recreational giant” for West Virginia.
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Tyrart Lake State Park
West Virginia Conservation Commission
Corps of Engineers
West Virginia
Tygart Dam
Bluestone
Hinton
Grafton Dog Group Elects Officers and Rules Kennel Policy
The Grafton dog group elected Jer of 18 East Washington street as co chair, Mrs Lela V Skidmore secretary and B Lewis Poe treasurer. Dogs picked up by police go to kennels and may be sold for a voluntary sum if unclaimed in 72 hours, else euthanized. Charter members include Joseph V Shelley Lela Skidmore Dorsey Bolyard Ruth Wittenberg and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wequemucu
H. P. Murphy
Taylor County Coon Hunters Association
Harry Murray
Billy Stevens
M. B. MacLeod
Governor Review Of West Virginia Troops
Governor Pat and armored divisions will form an honor guard as a review of West Virginia troops begins. The event is scheduled for 2 a.m. on the page one continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Pat- A
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MRS
Naomi Lawson
Club and Society
Legion
Kenney Godwin, Jr
John Ansil Love
South Carolina
E. F. K. Roof
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Columbia, South Carolina
Miss Eppie Roof
Dodgers
Don Newcombe
Roy Campanella
Spain
Welfare Finance Corp
W. Main
Happy” Campbell
Mgr
Round
Ralph Shahan
Parkway Tavern
Taylor County
Joan Weiss
Minneapolis
Caplais Grafton
Jewelers
Main St
Vas
EUB Bible
Dam
Philathea
RTS
Baraca
First Baptist Church
Tau Phi Iba Sorority
SFWC
White Grove No. 2
Legion Home
Sostesses
Grafton
Emmett A. Hutcheson, Jr
Princeton
Tith Infantry Division
Okinawa
Claire L. Chennault
U.S
China
Kenneth FP
Sugar Campbell
Cr Rae Dy
NOLA
Camp Horseshoe
Assembly OF God
Beech Street
Ethel Huber
Caplan
Tae
Ees
Evans
Bes
Settee
Coleman
Ges
Fiboe
Sgtt
Hood Pote
Rcon
J. Lee Evans Furniture CO
West Main ST
Graftor
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