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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1943

Page

3

Miss Rita Riffee Receives B S Degree At W V U

Rita Riffee daughter of Mr and Mrs J M Riffee of Main street received her Bachelor of Science in Education degree from West Virginia University during yesterday morning’s commencement exercises attended by 560 graduates. Brigadier General Bevans of the Army Air Corps addressed the class. Riffee belonged to Delta Gamma Newman club Dolphin club House Presidents Board Monticola staff Women’s Recreation association Mixed chorus and was all marshal.

Rita Riffee J. M. Riffee Mainstreet West Virginia University University Bevans Army Air Corps Riffee Delta Gamma Newman Club Dolphin Club Hoard

Reveal Marriage Of Beula Matlick To A D Ridenour

Mr and Mrs Kentreth Matlick of Fellowsville announce the marriage of their daughter Beulah Ann to Sgt. Author Dale Ridenour, son of Mr and Mrs Willis Ridenour of Fellowsville. The wedding occurred at Red House Maryland on Friday May 28, with attendants Helen Jen Ridenour and Evelyn Peters. Both may be Fellowsville High School graduates. Ridenour has served in the armed forces since 1939 and is stationed at Bryan Field Texas where they will reside.

Kéntreth’ Matlick Fellowsville Beulah Ann Dale Ridenour Willis Ridenour Redhouse Helen’ Jen Ridenour Evelyn Peters Baden Fellowsville High School Ridenour Bryan Field Texas

Miss McFarland Marriage to C W Ridenour

Mr Paul E McFarland announces the marriage of his daughter Leandra Celine McFarland to Glyde W Ridenour son of Mr and Mrs Willis Ridenour of Fellowsville. The wedding occurred Friday May 28 at Redhorse Maryland with Attendants Helen Jean Ridenour and Mrs Mrvarid. The Ridenours are skiing at Tunnelton.

Paul E. McFarland Leandra’ Celine Glyde W. ‘Ridenour Willis Ridenour Fellowsville Redhorse Helen Jean. Ridenour Evelyn Peters Baden Ridenour Tunnelton

Baltimore Visit Marks Family House Guests

Miss Jean Kiger, daughter of Mr and Mrs R J Kiger of West Main Street, has returned from Baltimore where she visited her grandmother for several weeks. House guests over the weekend included Mrs M Leonard of Walnut Street and her grandchildren.

Baltimore Helen Jean ‘Kiger R. J. Kiger West Main Street oHouse 5. M. Leonard Walnut Street Jean SS

Community club and church meetings listed for June

June activities include West Main Street Methodist church gathering at 8 p.m. circle meetings at homes on Lincoln Street Morgantown Road and 1 Morgantown road Blueville D O B class at 7 30 p.m. White Rose Grove Supreme Forest Woodmen circle at Knights of Pythias hall 8 p.m. Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary initiation June 2 Grafton Business Girls meet 6 15 p.m. at Cafeteria Court Hee Alum Picnic roast June 1 6 30 post office attendance Arieen Moore and Mary Lough listed Quota Club regular meeting June 7 6 15 p.m. at Cafeteria Court vocational talk by local Quotarian von My Job.

Ws.c.s West Main Street Church Hall Lindy Club Pearl Hussion Lincoln Street D.O.B Blueville Methodist Church Hallie l Bessie Shafferman Circle St. Paul's Methodist Church A. E. Leonard Morgantown Road White Rose Grove Supreme Forest-Woodmen Circle Knights Pythias -Hall Pauline Keener Dora Cole Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars Grafton Creole Moran Lucille Payne Arieen Moore Mary Lough Quota Club

Grafton Visit After Fifty-Two Years Highlight Memorial Day

George Arthur Herbert of Valero California, a former Grafton resident, visited over Memorial Day, his first return in 52 years. He was joined by his wife a relative of Mag One C Jefferys, marking a notable reunion and city remembrance.

Grafton George Arthur Herbert Valero Calif C. Jefferys Herbert

Daugherty At Wake Forest Returns Home For Summer

Wake Forest University student Wayne Daugherty son of Mr and Mrs Homer B Daugherty of East Main Street is home for the summer from North Carolina Wake Forest University. Hospital notes list Bruce Gurd of Washington Street and Willard Donley of McGraw Avenue admitted for emergency first aid Sunday evening with Donley discharged Monday morning. Mrs D Grant Smith of West Main Street admitted May 31 for observation and Mrs Guy McCartney of Simpson underwent a major operation this morning. Walter Ball of Newburg is mentioned in the record.

Wake Forest Wayne Daugherty M Homer B. Daugherty East Main Street Wake Forest University North Carolina Washington Street Willard Donley McGraw Avenue D. Grant Smith West Main Street Guy McCartney Simpson Walter Ball Newburg

Seven Trumps Win Big In National Bridge Championship

The article describes a masterful bridge deal where Lee Hazen used seven trumps across seven tricks to gain control. West opened clubs, Hazen employed careful ruffing, and despite overruffing, secured five tricks with trumps plus three side aces and a king for a nine-trick score.

Lee Hazen New York West Mr. Hazen East South Hazen Shim

Birth Announcements and Hospital Notes

Roy Slayton Jr born May 20 weighing nine pounds thirteen and a half ounces at 9 West Wilford Street. Mother Mary Jo Patterson of Grafton. Roy Isthmeal Slayton Jr employed by Hazel Atlas Glass. Clarence Summers and Armina Rhodeaver announce a six pound fifteen ounce girl born this morning at City Hospital in Independence. Twins born May 29 at City Hospital Ladonna Emily and Don Emory to Wilda McCoy and William Bott Jr of Grafton. Don weighs four pounds eleven and a half ounces. Ladonna four pounds fourteen ounces. Bott employed by B&O Railroad. Discharges from City Hospital May 28-30 list Ethel Runner Newburg, Thomas Bays Flemington, Mr. and Mrs. John Hendrickson and infant son of Washington Street, Lula Rinker West Boyd Street, Margaret Moran Thayer Avenue, Orval McFarland, and Mrs. Howard Matlick and infant son of Jusson, W. Va. J. M. Riftee, Mrs. Clyde Turner, and Miss Eva Love attended commencement at West Virginia University yesterday morning.

Roy Slayton West Wilford Street Roy Isthmeal Slayton, Jr Mary Jo Patterson Grafton Slaytor Hazel Atlas Glass Company Clarence Summers Independence City Hospital Armina Rhodeaver Summers The Dupont Morgantown William Bott, Jr Spital Ladonna Emily Don Emory Wilda McCoy Bott B. & O. Railroad Company Ethel Runner Newburg Thomas Bays Flemington John H. Hendrickson Washington Street Lula Rinker West Boyd Street Margaret Moran Thayer Avenue Orval McFarland Howard Matlick Jusson W. Va J. M. Riftee Clyde Turner Eva Love West Virginia University

Pledge to coordinate agency efforts by governor

The governor pledges that all power will be used to foster the same coordination of efforts across agencies, aiming to unify actions and improve public service outcomes. The statement signals continued commitment and executive resolve to align state agencies for effective governance.

Don t Be Timid Upholstering Is Easy Pattern Request

Reader notice offers detailed upholstery instructions for restoring chairs. Instructions 7460 guide repairs and upholstering with step by step directions. Send eleven cents to The Grafton Sentinel Household Arts Dept. in New York for the pattern number and your name and address.

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

Byrnes cites US war production milestones and fronts plan

Byrnes press remarks emphasize rapid war production with figures: 100000th aircraft completed, ships built four times faster than sunk, 100 fighting ships finished in five months of 1943. He says the US is accelerating against the Axis on multiple fronts and will pursue teamwork across agencies, but offers no further details before the committee meeting.

Byres United States Byrnes Washington

Resignation sparks speculation over war mobilization link

The sudden resignation of Galbraith aroused speculation that James F. Byrnes, new director of war mobilization, pressured action to resolve the Galbraith Maxon dispute. The row began over compulsory grade labeling of canned goods with Brown shifting from endorsing labeling to a compromise.

Rne Galbraith James F. Byrnes War Mobilization Brown Maxon

Breath Easier Claim Promises Money Back

An advertisement touts a science based asthma or hay fever remedy with a money back guarantee. It directs readers to Cecil Cottrill on Fowler Ave Station O Clarksbare for purchase.

Cecil Cottrill Fowler

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