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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1957
Page
3
Fragmentary text mentions sheriff term, election, and possible protest or succession issues with local officials. Key names and places are unreadable, leaving unclear who is involved and the exact event or date.
Municipal meeting reviewed a tentative proposal to establish a small bar compact venue. Stakeholders noted zoning, licensing, and health compliance steps while residents raised questions about noise and hours. Further public feedback and committee review anticipated.
Calendar entries list June meetings for First Baptist, Fetterman Methodist, Andrews St Pauls, St Johns, and other groups. Events include W M S circles, auxiliary gatherings, official boards, golf luncheon, and a planned trip to Tygart Dam. Highlights mention meeting times 7:30 pm 8 pm and a planned weiner roast for young adults.
Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Frey and others from Cumberland Keyser Piedmont Belington Clarksburg New York City and Charlottesville visited Maple Ave households for commencement at Grafton High School and Memorial Day gatherings. Families hosted relatives including the Freys Sanders Taylors Coles Bennett Williams and others sharing holiday time across multiple towns.
Public hospital notice lists admissions and discharges for June 1 and June 2. Names include Ophia Ridenour James Gum Florence Reneau Iris Wolfe Helen Philipps Emma Stipe John Martin Charles Martin Clark Martin Clark Lyons Gerald Dunn Arlie Harris Roger Harris Charles E Gallagher George Martin Boyd McDaniel Eleanor Ross Simpson Charles Lawler Shirley Goff Frances Ridenour with Moatsville and Flemington locations in the routing details.
The Carson Class for Young Adults of Flemington Methodist Church elected Mrs. Johnson Fleming president Mrs. Lawson Burton vice president Miss Katherine Hawkins secretary and John Pindley treasurer at a May meeting held at Mr and Mrs Lewis Stout home Route 1 Flemington The group planned a church project and raised funds from a growing dollar.
The Sentinel outlines activities for patients sidelined from work or school for weeks. Recommendations tailor play to age and interests, using games and toys for growth, puppet shows for storytelling, and simple crafts like jointed marionettes. Adults can pursue art drama music or writing and join pen pal or hobby exchanges.
Brownie Troop No 2 had a breakfast Saturday morning at Tygart Dam. They played on the playground then cooked and ate breakfast served by Mrs Alma Trissler and Mrs Virginia Sherman with troop leader Mrs Frank Humphreys. Brownies included Yeyona Ware Sue Trisslier Patty Ware Mary Ann Wolfe Margaret Bennaman Susan Hoffman Linda Sherman Diane Poling. Guests included John Sherman Sandy Humphrey and Sherry Humphrey. Next meeting will be a Fly party with Sandra Robinson Sue Trissler Margaret Reneman Linda Sherman Patty Ware Mary Wolfe and Diane Poling entertaining intermediate Girl Scouts.
Rey and Mrs Oren Reneau of Rt. 4 Grafton announce the birth of a son at Grafton City Hospital at 9 07 am on June 1. The baby weighs eight pounds twelve ounces.
Brownie Troop No 7 met at Mrs Frank Humphrey’s home with assistant leader Mrs Virginia Sherman. They made corsages for Mothers Day. Present were Patty Ware Mary Ann Wolfe Jay Thorpe Linda Sherman Sue Trissler Margaret Renneman Diane Poling Dora Lynn Thorpe Yvonne Ware Sandra Robinson Peggy Parks and guests Jim Sherman Sherry and Frank Ham.
Donna Preston of Grafton, age 17, graduated Sunday June 2 from Mount Vernon Academy in Vernon, Ohio. The Seventh day Adventist co educational school held commencement for 78 students at 10:30 AM with Dr W H Shepard of Washington DC, president of Washington Mission.
A practical guide showing how canned soups assist quick meals. It outlines chicken loaf with grilled apricots and creamy mushroom sauce, a left over chicken dish with rice and vegetables, a beef stew using vegetable beef soup, and a cottage lamb pie. Includes tips like adding lemon rind or cheese to enhance sauces.
George C. Felton celebrated his 85th birthday at his Webster home with family and close friends. A retired farmer who has lived in Taylor County over 50 years, he remains active in community and national affairs despite illness. Felton, born in Tucker County to John C. and Susanna Martin Felton, is survived by five children 14 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. Mary College delivered remarks as main speaker. diplomas were presented by J. R. Shull and C. C. Gowler. music came from the academy’s music department.
Hollywood star Ann Blyth recounts a 1946 sledding accident that left her with a broken back and seven months in a plaster cast. She recovered, returned to film work, and now balances motherhood, two major roles, and a glamorously short haircut as she plans for future projects with husband Dr James McNulty.
A memorial Day gathering extended to Felton kin and friends unable to attend. Attendees included Elizabeth Colebank of Point Marion and numerous Colebank Bartlett Felton relatives from Detroit Newark Morgantown and Grafton along with youngsters Rickey Linda Kenny Luanna Kay Dee Dee and others keeping the community ties active.
A vintage recipe for strawberries with whipped cream served in meringue shells. Ingredients include four egg whites, tartar, salt, cup sugar, one quart strawberries, additional sugar, and whipped cream. Instructions describe beating whites to foam, forming six shells, baking slowly, cooling, filling with berries and whipped cream, and serving immediately.
The City of Portland sold by public auction seven nickel plated cuspiders five trucks including a 1924 Reo and twelve old tires to the highest bidders in a recent sale indicating a city clean up and disposal of surplus items.
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