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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1950

Page

2

Mary Klauenberg Named On College Dean's List

Mary Klauenberg daughter of Mr and Mrs T J Klauenberg of 302 McGrawave Grafton was one of 101 Wittenberg College Springfield Ohio students named to the dean's list for the second semester of the 1949 59 school year Dr Wendell Nystrom dean announced Wittenbergs enrollment was 1206 for the term Mrs Klauenberg majored in Fine Arts She graduated from Triadelphia High School Wheel ing in 1946 and earned her bachelor in Wittenbergs 103th commencement June 4

Mary & H. Klauenberg T. J. Klauenberg McGrawave Due Grafton Wittenberg College Springfield Ohio Wendell . Nystrom Colle Wittenberg Klauenberg Triadelphia High School Wheeling

Tau Phi Lambda Initiates Two New Members

The Delta Nu chapter of Tau Phi Lambda, Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle, held a July 27 meeting at the American Legion home with co hosts Mrs Beulah Rogers Miss Nancy Kemp Ie Miss Julia Scarcelli Miss Elda Moyer and Miss Roselee Jones. President Irma Jean Stutler presided as Florence Johnson reported on the ways and means committee. A bake sale is planned for August 12 1950 and rushees or the semi annual rush must be submitted by September 14. A candle light initiation honored Miss Mary Louise Wright and Mr Lillian Wyckoff. A baby gift was given to Mrs Treva Lawler for her new daughter Connie Loucen and a gift to Mrs Beulah Rozers for her service to the sorority. The next meeting will be a hayride and wiener roast on August 24 with hostesses Miss Florence Johnson Miss Elizabeth Rendel Miss Norma Murphy Miss Frances Evin Miss Janice McDaniel and Mrs Maxine Harvey. Kahleen Young led a program on advertising slogans and a novelty game with prizes to Ruth Ann Posey Mrs Treva Lawler and Mrs Claribel Upton. Refreshments followed.

Delta Nu Tau Phi Lambda Sorority Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle American Legion Beulah Rogers Nancy Kemp Ie Julia Scarcelli Elda Moyer Roselee Jones Irma Jean Stutler Florence Johnson Ways and Means Committee Virginia Peters Mary Louise Wright Lillian Wyckoff Treva Lawler Connie Loucen Beulah Rozers Elizabeth Rendel Norma Murphy Frances Evin Janice Mc

Autumn Classic celt grows with many participants

A long list of entrants named for the Autumn Classic celt event includes Edith Jo Foley Treva Lawler Marie Mc Vicker Miriam Nester Virginia Peters Gloria Pol ing Beulah Rogers Irma Jean Stutler Ellen Tingler Claribel Upton Lillian Wyckoff Thelma DeMoss Lucille Senderson Florence Johnson Ros elee Jones Janice McDaniel Elda Moyer Norma Murphy Ruth Ann Posey Julia Scarcelli Kathleen Young and Mary Louise Wright.

Relief from rheumatism and arthritis remedy ad

An absolute proven remedy offers relief from rheumatism arthritis neuritis and sciatica. Claims a single trip is enough and invites disabled persons to send a friend to 188 E Fayette St near Senior High School Uniontown PA. Office hours listed daily and Sunday. Permanently located.

E. Fayette St Uniontown Sundy

Walker Seeks Congress Seat In Party Ad Notice

Republican candidate Joseph J. Walker runs a political advertisement stating he seeks Congress, with campaign copy appearing on Kech Place. The terse notice includes his name multiple times and describes the ad as a party promotional item.

Joseph J. Walker Congress

Grafton Senior 4-H Meets At Hargetts Home

The regular monthly meeting of the Grafton Senior 4-H club was held at Marjorie Hargett's home. Nancy Parkhill led scripture and Shirley Bumgardner gave opening thoughts. The business session was led by the vice-president. a Graf ton Dam swimming party was planned. Readings by Lowell Mason Jack Byers and Ruth Crall complemented the program. Attendees included Shirley Bumgardner Ruth Crall Jack Byers Nancy Parkhill Joyce K Cup pet Lowell Mason and leader Mrs Bruce Bumgardner.

Marjorie Hargett Nancy Parkhill Shirley Bumgardner Lowell Mason Jack Byers Ruth Crall Joyce Cuppett Bruce ‘Bumgardner

Dior's Fall Fashion Emphasizes Hourglass Silhouette and Elephant Ear Sleeves

Paris couture presents a dramatic shift with big hips and ample busts highlighted by drapery and padding. Dior abandons 1920s style, edges hems longer, features massive elephant ear sleeves, and coats with buckram frames and full fur lining, belted to the waist.

Paris Christian Dior Dior

Fashion Notes From The Era On Womens Wear

The column outlines Dior style trends with long jackets and tight belts, capes in velvet, gold lame coats, and brocade evening wear. It notes color themes dark greys, blacks, and vivid scarlets and royal blues, plus embroidery and rhinestones. A beauty tip suggests brushing eyebrows with a moistened soap to keep them neat.

Dior

Webster W S C S Makes Tenth Birthday Link

Members of the Webster Methodist W S C S hosted Knottsville W S C S at the Sayre home in Knottsville on Wednesday to form a friendship chain uniting district groups for the tenth anniversary. A four tiered birthday cake with ten candles marked the milestone, corsages were given to presidents Pearl Felton and Jerome Boyles, and bouquets were shared with all attendees. The Knottsville group led devotions, and after the service guests enjoyed a weiner roast on the lawn along with singing and prayers.

Webster Methodist Church Knottsville Lloyd Sayre Fairmont Webster Hostess Grafton

No appreciable change in Yongdong sector reported

A continued release states there has been no noticeable change in the Yongdong sector since earlier updates. The report emphasizes stability and references ongoing monitoring without identifying new incidents or shifts in control.

Yongdong

Religious Groups Schedule July to August Events

Calendar lists July 30 dedication for Pruntytown Baptist Church chimes and homecoming with basket dinner, July 31 W C S hostesses at West Main Street Methodist church, August 1 several W S C and circle meetings at homes on Beech, McGraw, Walnut streets, August 2 Circle 3 meeting, August 8 O E S past Matrons and Patrons dinner at Cozy Rest with reservations, August 6 Henderson family reunion at Glayde Creek church.

Pruntytown Baptist Church West Main Street Lindsey Mahaffey Bes Haskins St. Paul's ‘Methodist Church C. Reefer Beech Street Andrews Methodist Church Clyde Ash McGraw Avenue W. S.C Howard Courtney Walnut Street Ndomi O. E TL. Nuzum J. P. Stafford Henderson Glayde Creek Marion County Rock Lake East Grafton Road

Youth Fellowship Schedules at Local Church

Pastor R. F. Robey announces church activities at Thayer Street CSTs DDN R7. Nursery care for children under six during worship. Church School 9:30 a.m. Divine worship 10:30 a.m. Youth Fellowship Service 4:45 p.m. No evening services in July or August. Prayer meeting 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. Boy Scout Troop 6 meets 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday.

Enkia Secs

Assembly of God Tabernacle Sunday Services

Assembly of God Tabernacle at 109 Beech Street lists services led by Pastor Rev David Ingram and Minister Donald E Jarrett. Sunday school at 9:45, morning worship at 10:45, evangelistic service at 2:30, evening service at 6:00, prayer meetings on Tuesdays, Bible classes at 9:48, communion at 10:30, Young People's meeting at 6:30. Come Let Us Reason Together.

A.w

Pruntytown Methodist Church Service Times

The Pruntytown Methodist Church lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m and worship at 10 00 a m on the main Sunday with sermon on the third Sunday. Additional preaching on the second and fourth Sundays at 2 00 p m and 4 00 p m respectively. Mrs Mattie Bryan serves as superintendent and Chol Evans Chapel Simpson notes appear for the church activities.

Rose Hill Methodist Church Services and Schedule

Rose Hill Methodist Church on Valley Falls Road in Elmer E. Suite hosts church school at 10:00 p.m. and public worship on the second and fourth Sundays. The Woman's Society of Christian Service meets in the same venue and time slots.

Valley Falls Road Elmer E. Suite Woman’s ‘Society of Christian Service

Salvation Army Schedule at 127 E Main Street

The Salvation Army church at 127 E Main Street lists daily services and meetings with Captain Lynn Wiseman in charge. Sunday includes 9:45 boot, 11:00 morning worship, 1:00 open air, 7:00 prayer meeting, and 9:00 salvation meeting. Weekday events feature Sunbeams, Boys Club, Sunday School teachers’ prep, Corps Cadet Class, Women’s Home League, and Men’s Club led by officers and volunteers.

Myrtle Warner Mia Harry Shaw Hare Ae. Wailiam Salvation Lymn ‘Wiseman Ounteday Corpa Chester Miller Harry Hovatter Mildred Hidenour Lynn Wiseman Holiness

Morning worship and youth meeting schedule

A church bulletin lists services at 10:00 and 11:00 AM with a morning worship and an 11:00 AM event for E Marquess Bupt. The text mentions a 8:00 PM youth meeting and a Seaman reference alongside BG Arnold and a Morgantown Road Methodist context.

Magetfauren E Marquess Seaman

Blueville Methodist Church Service Schedule

Blueville Methodist Bluevilla Addition BE Minister L Arnold announces service times including 9:30 am Sunday school 10:30 am morning worship 7:00 pm youth meeting 8:00 pm evening worship and Thursday choir rehearsal 8:00 pm and prayer meeting 7:00 pm note unclear hours in text

Bluevillé Bluevilla L. Arnold Nearsal

West Main Street Church Service Schedule Update

Readable text outlines West Main Street Methodist Church times for Sunday morning 9:30 service 10:30 morning worship 1:20 Sunday afternoon service midweek prayer 6:30 Friday youth choir rehearsal notes indicate 2010 era church activities and times amid garbled OCR.

Banday Coulsion

Andrews Methodist Church services and details

A fragmented church directory lists Andrews Methodist Church with Reverend Clyde W. Ash and contact info at 211 McGraw Ave. It notes Sunday School at 9:30 a.m., Public Worship at 10:35 a.m., infant nursery, Junior Children's Fellowship at 6:00 p.m., Prayer and Bible study on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., and Tuesday Bethy events. St Pauls Lutheran and other local congregations are listed with partial schedules and pastors.

Bethy

Firat Presbyterian Church Scene Unclear In OCR Snippet

Fragmentary OCR text mentions a Presbyterian church and a place name with unclear wording. No clear event date or person identified.

Warren Methodist Church Morning Services and Activities

Warren church schedule lists 9:00 am church school led by L. J. Twitty, 11:00 am morning worship, a church-school picnic at 3:00 pm, Circle No. 2 on Monday, Circle No. 1 on Tuesday at 8:00 pm, W. C. 8 agehurch service, 1:30 pm prayer, senior group and choir rehearsals throughout the week.

L. J Twitty Supe Agehurch Huayer

Methodist Church Schedule Details Elmer F Suite Minister

The note lists Methodist church activities with Elmer F Suite as minister. Services begin at 9 30 a m with Sunday school and public worship. Regular meetings include Official Board at 7 30 p m on the first Wednesday and various circles and classes on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Evangelical United Brethren Church Services and Programs

The Evangelical United Brethren Church led by Rev C V Tate at Dewey Avenue lists Sunday church school and marching worship at 1 00 pm with adult and youth fellowship. Evening worship at 8 00 pm features Moh High School choir and a Wednesday prayer and Bible study at 4 00 pm.

Aim John B._Jenkiiu Bupt Moh

Fetterman Methodist Main Brierg Hurdle Theotyat

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Fetterman Methodist and hurdles or theories though readability is limited. No clear events dates or outcomes emerge from the snippet.

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