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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1941

Page

3

Ann V Densmore Weds N H Coulson in Hackensack

Ann V Virginia Densmore, daughter of Mr and Mrs T A Densmore of Dorsey Street, marries Nathan H Coulson, son of Mr and Mrs George H Coulson of West Main Street, in Hackensack New Jersey. Coulson, a Grafton High School 1938 graduate, attended Bowman Horology School Lancaster Pa and West Virginia University, formerly with Lear Jewelry and now with Bendix Aviation, residing at 89 Maple Avenue Hackensack NJ.

T. A. Densmore Dorsey Street Ann Virginia Nathan H. Coulson George H. Coulson West Main Street Coulson Grafton High School Bowman Horology School Lancaster West Virginia University Lear Jewelry Store Bendix Aviation Corporation Bendix N. J Maple Avenue Hackensack

Mrs. Clark Hosts Large Salad Luncheon at Summer Cottage

Mrs. E F Clark entertained a large party of friends at her Grafton Park summer cottage with a salad luncheon and bridge on Wednesday. Eight tables were set on the porch with bouquets and bud vases, luncheon served at 1 30, prizes awarded to Mrs. C M Wells and Mrs. G G Jolliffe, traveling trophy went to Mrs. James C Holt, and a long guest list included many local ladies and visitors from Clarksburg and Washington Pa.

E. F. Clark Grafton Park C. M. Wells G. G. Jolliffe James C. Holt Wells Jolliffe Holt W. G. Chrislip T. W. Heironimus, Jr W. J. Frey

August community reunions and meetings across Grafton area

August events include Ladies' Aid supper at United Brethren, Grand Army meeting in V F W hall with Mrs Lucy Price as state president, Grafton 4 H club at Eleanor Bailey's home, and post office employes' picnic at Dever's Grove. Numerous reunions at Arnett's Grove, Brown church grove, Lawler chapel, and Vandergrift. Other notes cover Jr O U A M and Woodmen Circle gatherings and religious society meetings.

Ladies’ Aid Socety United Brethren Church King’s Daughters Grand Army V. F. W. Hall E. Main Street Lucy Price Fairmont Grafton Eleanor Bailey Maples Avenue Grafton Post Office Dever's Grove Wickwire Road Towies Farm Grow Family Arnett's Grove Georgetown Morgantown Robinson Brown Church Grove Grafton- Fairmont Road P. F. Robinson Harvey- Rightmire Otterbein Chapel Dent West Virginia C. P. Harvey Pittsburgh Marquess Boyce's Grove Route 119 Basket Vandergrift Morris Park Pairmont Lawler Chapel E.G. Bailes J. E. McClung Methodist Church Fairview Wehn Hall White Rose Grove Woodmen Circle K. of P. Hall White Faun Council White Faun Council No Red Mens Hall Women’s Society of Christian Service St. Paul's Church Morgan Morgan Norwood Park Clarksburg Brown Church Grafton-Fairmont Road

Oak Grove Farm Club Social At Trickett Home

Oak Grove Farm Club hosted an ice cream social at the Trickett residence for club members led by Ada Sinsel and others with many guests listed. Plans were made for a Laurel Run schoolhouse festival on Saturday night August 2 open to the public.

Oak Grove Farm Club Trickett Henry Trickett Oak Grove Farm

Visitors and travels of local residents this week

Brief notes report local residents traveling by motor to visit relatives in Batavia New York and Minnesota. J M Palmer family hosts from Waukegan Illinois while Judge Dent and daughter Mary Virginia completed a two week Midwest trip. Other visitors include Mrs Dudderar and children from Rumson New Jersey and Woodrow Blevins from Akron Ohio visiting Hedrick family in Indianapolis area with related trips to Florence Alabama and local homecomings.

Trindis J. M. Palmer Mary Elene John Rasmussen Waukegan Ill Thayer Street Batavia N. Y Herbert W. Dent Mary Virginia Dent Middle West Minnesota M. G. Dudderar Mary Jane and Gilbert Rumson, N. J

Hospital Notes and Patient Updates From City Hospital

Mrs. William Rapp and family returned Tuesday evening to their home in Philadelphia. Tonsil operations were performed this morning at City Hospital on Donna Vivian Watkins of 1709 D Street N.E. Washington D C. Elaine Melmick of Newburg is listed as a patient at the hospital.

William Rapp Philadelphia City Hospital Donna Vivian Watkins D Street Washington, D. C Elaine Melmick Newburg

Stalin and Hopkins Meet Amid War Updates

Hopkins flown from London to Moscow reports to Stalin, via Roosevelt, as Russians claim heavy attrition on German lines. 485th regiment thrown in to fill gaps after losses, with large captures of German equipment. Stalin expresses appreciation for Allied help and confidence in defeating Hitler. Hopkins describes supply discussions and a message for the U.S. president.

485Th Greater Germany Stalin Roosevelt Hopkins Moscow Erskine Caldwell CBS Moscow Caldwell United States Laurence A. Steinhardt Stafford Cripps U. S Hitler

Doan's Pills Offered for Kidney Woes and Pain

A vintage ad highlights Doan's Pills as a remedy for kidney and bladder discomfort. It claims the product cleanses poison and waste from blood, easing nagging backache and energy loss, praising its ability to restore health and vitality.

Serle Dante Shemaio Paine Pep

Pattern 413 Matron's Dress Offers Soft Tailoring

The Grafton Sentinel advertises Pattern 413 by Claire Tilden for a youthfully styled dress sized for mature figures. Features include a softly cut bodice with gathers, a front button row to narrow width, wide front collar points, two front panels for a slimmer look, and optional long fitted sleeves. Fabric options include chambray and linen. sizes 34 to 48 require 4 yards of 35 inch fabric for side 36. send 15 cents with order to the Pattern Department.

Claire Tilden Grafton Sentinel Patern Department Fifth Avenue New York N. Y

Knit Your Own and Be in Style Pattern for Fall Wardrobe

A vintage notice promotes Jiffy-knit pattern 7063 for jerkin sizes 12-14 and 16-18 with illustrations and materials. Readers are urged to mail ten cents to the Grafton Sentinel Household Arts Dept in New York to receive the pattern and enter name and address. The surrounding text discusses wartime actions in Europe including German advances, Russian resistance, and British air operations near Kirkenes and Petsamo, noting casualties and captured equipment.

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

President Foresees Aid to Soviet Union in War Effort

Berlin dispatch notes President Hopkins emphasizing immediate supply shipments to the Soviet Union as part of a united anti Nazi effort. He argues pay for these supplies will be arranged later, and stresses long term support despite wartime strains. The report also references Stalin’s line toward Moscow and ongoing German advances.

Rumford Baking Powder Promises Perfect Results

A promotional note urges readers to use Rumford Baking Powder for any recipe, claiming exact amounts from directions ensure perfect results. It asks shoppers to request free samples and new ration boxes sent to Rumford, Rhode Island.

Ginnie Paul Rumford Baking Powder Box Rumford, Rhode Island

Bomb raids hit Moscow and Orel rail hub again

Soviet high command said Moscow faced another nightly Luftwaffe raid and confirmed an airstrike on the rail junction at Orel, about 200 miles south of Moscow and a similar distance to the front. The report underscores intensified aerial activity over strategic targets.

Moscow Orel High Command

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