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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1956

Page

3

Blueville Class Holds Graduation Ceremony

The Kinden Class of Blueville celebrated with a dessert reception and a talk by Rev. Charles C. Hultman, Blueville Methodist pastor. Diplomas were awarded by Rev. Huffman with teacher Miss Hat tie Heinlein, listing graduates and absent honorees and attendees.

Blueville Charles C. Hultman Methodist Church Huffman Hattie Heinlein Jo Dilon Foley Breda Fornash Robbie Cox Kyle Harman Marleen Riggle

Barbara Stilwell Graduates From Potomic State College

Barbara Ellen Stilwell daughter of Regina and the late Theodore Stiger graduates from Potomic State College on Friday June 1. She is a member of Sigma Tau Chi Sorority and held leadership roles as president of Pam Fett and vice president of the Newmsh Club. She was named Friendship Girl of 1956 and elected princess of the May 5 Day Courts by the student body.

Barbara Ellen Stilwell Regina Theodore Stiger Potomic State Sigma Tata, Chi Sorority Pam Fett Newmsh

Graf ton High School Club Holds Annual Park Outing

Graf ton High School Commercial Club held its annual spring outing at State Park with a weiner roast. Members and guests enjoyed softball and entertainment led by sponsor Sherman Hase. Attendees listed include Mary Jane Velta and Bobby Dean among others.

Commercial Club Grafton High School State Park Mary Jane Velta Bobby Dean Linda Summers Pat Snyder Patsy Isner Linda Moore Patty Collier Bill Murray Jack ‘McDougal Loretta “DéMoss Betty Frank Lila Jo Nester Sara Kite Mayde Cee Evelyn “Knotts Janice ‘Woodyard Tommy Stemple Helen Bolyard Paula June Kelpfel Jane Evans Randall Murphy Sherman Hase Waite

Calendar notices list June meetings and events across local churches and clubs

June calendar lists B O veterans cancelled for Centennial, Rainbow for Girls at First Presbyterian 2 p m, Esther Peters class at Fetter a Methodist 7 30 p m, Red Men Lodge at K of P Hall 7 30 p m, Womens Republic Club at Court House 8 p m, W S C S West Main Street Methodist 7 30 p m, Willing Workers St John’s Methodist 7 30 p m hostesses Mr and Mrs Wilbur Nicodemus, Dolores Logsdon Circle First Baptist 7 30 p m, Elizabeth Bruce Circle First Baptist at 109 West Washington, Margaret Alsen Circle cancell, Friendship class Fet terman Methodist 7 30 p m with cohostesses Dolores Poling and Vera Tucker, Rainbow for Girls Advisory Board Mas onic Temple 7 30 p m, Haymond Farm Women’s Club plate lunch Haymond School 5 30 p m, B P Girete First Baptist 7 30 p m, tone 19 W dt 6 First Baptist 7 30 p m musical program Naomi Lawson, donkey domestication note in Nile valley.

B&o Order of Rainbow First Presbyterian Church Esther Peters Fettera Methodist Church Red Men Lodge Im K P. Hall Womens Republic Club Court House W.s.cs West Main St. Methodist Church St. John’s Methodist Church Wilbur Nicodemus Dolores Logsdon First Baptist Church Elizabeth Bruce Estabox Menear Washington Street Margaret Alsen Fetterman Methodist Church Dolores Poling Vera Tucker Rainbow For Girls Masonic Temple Haymond Farm Women' S Club Haymond School B&p Girete Tone W.dt Naomi Lawson

Jordan River Tension Fuels Middle East Conflict Fears

A 20th century report warns the Jordan River waters could spark major war as Arabs debate diverting the river for irrigation and power. It notes Mount Hermon headwaters, downriver loss, and ancient settlements along the valley while highlighting regional control by Arab kingdoms and Dead Sea constraints.

Leonard J. Snyder Genetral Press Association Corre Jordan Middle East Lragh Earoon Erin Jordan River Bos Mount Her Mon Isresl's Dead Sea Tiopéa

Hospital Admissions and Discharges Listed

Admissions on June 1 include Phillis Cochran at Thayer Street and Marthe Flanagan. Discharges on June 1 include Nina Sturn on Warder Avenue, Howard Robinson on Beech Street, Jay Harter on West Francis Street, Alice Peters on Route 4, Pearl Dusky on West Main Street, and Charles Wood on Route 3. Phillis Cochran remains listed at Thayer Street.

Phillis Cochran Thayer St Marthe Flanagan

Rosemont Bible Class Elects Carder Officers

The Bailey Memorial Methodist Church of Rosemont held a May 23 meeting led by Mrs. Mary Dean with prayer and hymn singing. Frank Christian presided as president electing officers, reporting on graveyard upkeep funded by contributions.

Carder Bailey Memorial Methodist Church Rosemont Mary Dean Frank Christian Pauline Haney Clara Mitchell Mitchell Brannon Biffle Paulie Haney Eva Tallman Minnie Fawley Gettle Christian Charley Sterling Clinton Mitchell Meg Minnie Goodwin Martha ‘Bailey Dora Harman Howard Caldwell Candy Marks Jana Rey J. H. Carson

Personal notes from Aliquippa visit

Lewis Reed and Mr and Mrs Gerald Gable have returned to Aliquippa Pennsylvania after visiting Mr and Mrs Dewey Shaffer of Parkview Mrs Seed the former Yvonne Shaffer remained with her parents for a weeks visit

Lewis Reed Gerald Gable Aliquippa Pennsylvania Dewey Shaffer Parkview Seed Yvonne Shaffer

Sentinel Home of the Week Service features modern design plans

The Sentinel Home of the Week promotes Homograf Study Plans offering large perspective drawings, interior views, elevations, detailed specifications, and 58 scaled furniture cut-outs. Plans cost 35 and include order blanks, helping buyers estimate construction costs, mortgage viability, and zoning compliance before purchasing full building plans.

Sikilled

One Story Starter Home Plan With Expansion Space

Compact design offering a spacious one story starter home with upper level expansion area. Front rooms envisioned as 3 or 4 bedrooms. living room features corner view windows and a TV room with folding doors for flexible use. Downstairs includes kitchen, breakfast nook, laundry, and ample storage. brick veneer exterior.

T. V Ikitch ‘En c/o Grafton W. Va Sentinel

Blueville PTA Dinner Draws Teachers Parents and Guests

The Blueville Parent-Teachers Association held a covered dish dinner in the Blueville School Dining hall for teachers parents and children. Special guests included Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Rohrbough and Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Knotts Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent of Taylor County Schools. The dinner was buffet style with Mrs. Virginia DeLaney president and Mrs. Mary Rogers secretary treasurer in charge.

Blueville Parent-Teachers Association Virgil Rohrbough Ronald Knotts Taylor County Virginia DeLaney Mary Rogers

LAFF A DAY PD Comment Sparks Hammer Talk

A lighthearted LAFF A DAY item jokes about someone telling another not to run a pneumatic hammer all day. The brief quips capture office banter and workplace humor with a playful exchange.

Legal Records McCauleys Transfer to Jemee McCauley

Orval W. McCauley and Veta EB McCauley transfer property or estate rights to Jemee O McCauley. The notice lists parties involved and references recorded instruments with guardianship details and date. All names present indicate a familial transfer and formal filing in the public records.

Orval W. McCauley Veta EB. McCauley Jemee O. McCau

Land Transfers in Taylor County West Virginia Notices

Fragmented OCR lists multiple land deeds in Taylor County West Virginia with transfers among individuals and couples. Names include McCauley Rauscher Travis Sayres Full Hull Curry Luzader Johnshby Smith Manne tw Facemire Breedlove and others. Properties mention 517 W Francis Street Grafton and areas like Knotteville and Booths Creek District with various grantor grantee pairs.

Booths Creek Wea County West

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