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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1940

Page

3

Pauline Poling Weds Philip M. Gerkin in Quiet St Augustine Ceremony

Pauline F Poling became the bride of Philip M Gerkin at 1 30 pm yesterday in St Augustine rectory with Rev M J Hannon officiating The couple after brief reception honeymooning in the East and plan to reside on West Washington Street The bride wore powder blue crepe with orchids while the groom is a railway mail clerk The witnesses included Miss Annela Gerkin and Miss Evelyn Poling The event noted social ties to Fairmont and Grafton High School.

St. Augustine Pauline F. Poling Philip M. Gerkin M. J. Hannon Charles B. Warder Pairmont Helen ¢ Woodyard Heron Charles E. Warder Fairmont Pridgegroom Palm Beach Annela Gerkin Evelyn Poling Gerkin Harry F. Poling West Washington Street Grafton High School Fort Pitt Business Girls Club Young Set Mr. Gerkin Nellie M. Gerkin Frank J. Gerkin St. Augustine High School

Mission Group Stages Supper at First Brethren Church

The Women of the Missionary Society of the First Brethren Church hosted a covered dish supper for their husbands and friends at the home of Mr and Mrs Allen Poe. Rain moved the meal to the front porch and a social evening of conversation and music followed. Guests included Mr and Mrs Earl Williams and daughter Collett, Mr and Mrs Bruce Wees, and Mr and Mrs Keneath Godwin.

the Missionary Society of the First Brethren Church Allen Poe Earl Williams Collett Bruce Wees Keneath Godwin

Community reunions and gatherings calendar for August

A sequence of local events and reunions listed for August includes the B&O Veterans and Ladies Auxiliary picnic at Tenia Alta park with a 9 am bus from the B&O station, and reservations through A H Carroll. Also August 2 includes U B church Ladies Aid meeting, and Girl Reserves roasts at Bridgeport Airport. Various family reunions follow at Brown Church, Boyce’s Grove, Horseshoe Run Park, Shady Grove, and other venues with dates, hosts, and contact details.

B. & O. Veterans and Ladies’ Auxiliary Tenia Alta Park A. H. Carroll E. Wilford Street Ladies’ Aid Society The U. B. Church Bernard Hoffman Maple Avenue Weiner Bridgeport Betty Williams Margaret Jane Payne Nelle Tucker Ana St. Clair Business Girls Club Paradise Beach Grafton St. Paul's Methodist Church Lawler Chapel E. G. Bailes A. Coleman Brown Andrews Methodist Church Robison Brown Church Country Club Road F. F. Robison Marquess Boyce's Grove Haymond Church Cornwell-Sinclair Harvey-Rightmire Webster Baptist Church Quetta Club Virginia Jeffreys Philippi Elias Fink Horseshoe Run Park Parsons Brown Brown Church Grove Grafton-Fairmont Road Nicola-Gutherie Shady Grove Preston County Fred Nicola William Nicola

Local Social Figures Gather in Conemaugh Pa Event

Mr and Mrs James Isner and Mr and Mrs A R Vandergrift join Mr and Mrs Allen Poe and Miss Glenora Weese among a group from Conemaugh Pennsylvania including Miss Alberta Comp Miss Betty Poe Miss Helen Comp Miss Evelyn Dick Donald Shaffer Louise Dennis and Edgar Allen Poe in a community gathering highlighting local families and notable residents.

James Isner A. R. Vandergrift Allen Poe Glenora Weese Alberta Comp Betty Poe Helen Comp Evelyn Dick Conemaugh, Pa Donald Shaffer Louise Dennis Edgar Allen Poe

Embroidered Panel Pattern 6762 Offered by Grafton Sentinel

A decorative embroidery panel titled The Log Cabin and described as peculiar to America is marketed. Pattern 6762 includes a 12 by 6 inch illustration set with stitches materials needed and a color chart. Send ten cents to Grafton Sentinel Household Arts Dept. in New York for the pattern.

America Grafton Sentinel Household Arts Dept W. 14Th Street New York N. Y

Mary H Whelan to Wed Harold Brumage at St Augustine Church

Announcement of the forthcoming marriage of Mary Helen Whelan, daughter of Mr and Mrs James A Whelan of East Main Street, and Harold C Brumage, son of E C Brumage of Clarksburg. The wedding is set for Saturday August 17 at 8 am at St Augustine Catholic Church.

Mary Helen Whelan James A. Whelan East Main Street Harold C. Brumage E. C Brumage Clarksburg St. Augustine Catholic Church M. J. Hannon St. Augustine's Mount St. Joseph-on the-Ohio Cincinnati Ohio Good Samaritan Hospital Miss Whelan St. Joseph's Hospital Parkersburg St. Mary's Hospital National Carbon Company Brumage Roosevelt-Wilson High School The National Carbon Also

Louise Myers Is Honor Guest At Birthday Party

A group of Miss Louise Myers friends honored her 19th birthday with a surprise party at Miss Frances Proudfoot's home. The evening featured games singing and gifts, followed by buffet refreshments. A birthday cake with 19 candles was lit by Miss Myers.

Louise Myers Frances Proudfoot

Social gathering attendees listed at event

Those present included Miss Myers, Mrs Mason Tucker, Miss Marjorie Bennett, Miss Virginia Hardman, Miss Jean Shingleton, Miss Wills Copenhaver, Miss Helen Shingleton, Miss Dorothy Deane Proudfoot, James Arthur Lockard, John Bartlett, Miss Gwendolyn Proudfoot, Robert Bolliger and Miss Frances Proudfoot.

Miss Myers Mason Tucker Marjorie Bennett Virginia Hardman Jean Shingleton Wills Copenhaver Helen Shingleton Dorothy Deane Proudfoot James Arthur Lockard John Bartlett Gwendolyn Proudfoot Robert Bolliger Frances Proudfoot

Visiting Here Ma lon ey Family in Graf ton

Mrs T C Maloney and family from Mingo Junction visit relatives in Graf ton. Ill Ray Robison remains home on Lincoln street due to illness. Master Bobby and Jimmy Eunst return to Washington after three weeks with relatives. Stanley White tonils removed at City hospital this morning.

T. C. Maloney Mingo Junction Grafton Ray Robison Lincoln Street Master Bobby Jimmy Eunst Washington, DG Stanley White Harry S. White Toveland Addition City Hospital

Naval Ordnance Plant Expansion Advised

Washington July 31 Rear Admiral W R Furlong chief of the bureau of ordnance told House committee hearings on the second national defense bill that the Charleston West Virginia naval ordnance plant must be extended by enlarging operation there. He said expansion is needed to meet heavy forgings demands for armor guns and shafting and should occur in both private and government plants.

Washington South Charleston W. Va Naval Ordnance Plant Navy St of National Defense Projects W. R. Furlong Bureau of Ordnance House Charleston Johnson D.-W. Va

Children raise cash to aid war refugees in benefit

A group of children ages 5 to 12 held a benefit at Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Phillips home in Fetterman drawing 20 to 30 neighbors. They performed a play sang and read jokes then served lemonade and turned a 2.50 admission into the Red Cross refugee children fund. Participants included Alice Trader Catherine Trader Mary Catherine Boice Shirley Lee Boice Dorothy McDaniel Rita Lou Phillips Lulu Wilhelm and Ruth Peters.

C. W. Phillips Fetterman Red Cross Red Cross Fund

Warren Named Comptroller General Nomination Set for Senate

Representative Lindsay Warren of North Carolina is nominated to be comptroller general of the United States. The nomination will be submitted to the Senate tomorrow. Warren, a veteran House member and accounts committee chair, would succeed Fred Brown of New Hampshire who resigned recently for health reasons and joined the tariff commission.

Washington Lindsay Warren D.-N.c United States Senate Stephen Early Warren House Fred Brown New Hampshire Tariff Commission

Pattern 190 A Bolero Frock In Two Versions

Two versions of a children s frock pattern 190 include a casual collarless version with a standup ruff and a party style with bows. sizes 2 4 6 8 10. yardage listed for 45 inch fabric. Send 15 cents and address details to Grafton Sentinel Pattern Dept New York.

Claire Tilden Grafton Sentinel Pattern Department Fifth Avenue New York

Pan American Conference Urges Inter American Cooperation

The article outlines a Pan American program emphasizing inter American cooperation to resist European encroachment and fifth column activity. It calls for mutual information exchange and joint action on economic problems while preserving each republic’s right to act alone in emergencies. Hull led the signatories and praised the conference as the delegation departed for Miami.

Pan America Havana Hull United States Miami

Italy Moves To Join Axis Offensive Amid Gibraltar Talk

Reports from Europe say Italy may join the coming axis drive against Britain as Spain possibly contemplates Gibraltar action. Mussolini is said to back air power coalescence with Germany, while Franco’s government appears to prepare for a port move. attacks on Gibraltar persist with casualties.

Italy Europe Mussolini Britain Spain Francisco Franco Gibraltar Rock Mediterranean la Linea France England Brenner Germany Alt ‘Ral

Startling Ward War Prep Delays Prompt Urgent Action

Disjointed testimony cites withheld data and urgent calls for rapid mobilization. Secretary Stimson warns continued delays risk backsliding on planning, with Army equipment only two thirds funded for a 2,000,000 man force and Navy plans stretching seven years.

Marshall National Guard Asia Tado Iiniy Jy Stimson Bette Watyom Woul

Also Mentioned on This Page

Annabel P. Swisher Society Reporter Pauline Poling Mission Group Alice Brooks Mary H. Whelan St. Augustine Church Phillips Chesterfield Tobaccoland U.S. A Turkey Greece Poley McClintock Donna Dae Fred Waring Sherrs Sterling Silvar
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