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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1942

Page

3

Clarksburg Gil Becomes Bride Of R S Whitescarver

Miss Wilda Nutter daughter of Mr and Mrs James Nutter of 238 Jackson St Clarksburg wed Robert S Whitescarver son of Mrs E M Whitescarver of Pruntytown and the late Mr Whitescarver at Beulah Baptist Church Fruntytown Rev Henry Loving officiated The bride wore a long white satin gown with veil and carried white roses Maid of honor Miss Elsie Nutter flower girl Lovelia Whitescarver Best man Edward Whitescarver Ushers Claiae Dunham Robert Tucker A reception followed at the bride’s home Mr and Mrs Whitescarver left for a wedding trip She is a graduate of Clarksburg Business College and with the War Department in Washington DC He is a graduate of the University of Virginia school and with Westinghouse in Johnstown Pa

Wilda Nutter James Albert Nutter Jackson Street Clarksburg Robert S. Whitescarver E. M. Whitescarver Pruntytown Mr. Whitescarver Beulah Baptist Church Fruntytown Henry Loving Elsie Nutter Washington, D. C Lovelia Whitescarver William F. Whitescarver Edward Whitescarver Robert B. Romine Robert Boggess Lumberport Claiae Dunham Robert Tuccker Whitescarver Clarksburg Business College War Department Elec Dunham Robert Tuckerginia University Westinghouse Company Johnstown

Business Girls Enjoy Theatre Party at Dixie and Crystal

Members of the Business Girl's club were entertained last evening at a theatre party at the Dixie theatre. Later in the evening the entire party were served refreshments at the Crystal restaurant, Imogene Devers and Nellie Cook were hostesses at last evening's party. The earliest sea war tactic was to ram the enemy's ship.

Business Girl's Club Dixie Theatre Crystal Restaurant Imogene Devers Nellie Cook

Community church meetings and club events listed

June dates outline gatherings at St John’s Methodist Webster church and United Brethren Kings Daughters class. Circles, WSCS, Ladies Aid, Hee Alum, Missionary Council, decoration at Oak Grove Cemetery, Fisher class, Quota Club meet at Cozy Rest with times from 7 30 to 8 15 p m and 2 p m.

Circle No W. S.C. S. St. John’s Methodist Church Fred Floyd Tygart Dam Helen Sloan Ws.cs Webster Church Howard Wolfe Brownlow Park Ladies Aid of The United Brethren Church Kings Daughters Hee Jean Batson Woman's Missionary Council of the First Brethren Church Ida Miller Oak Grove Fisher St. John's Methodist Church Russell DeMoss East Long Street Quota Club Cozy Rest

Miss Haslup Hosts Mission Society at East Main Home

Miss Nell Haslup entertained the Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church at her East Main street home last evening. President Mrs. A A Miller chaired the meeting. Miss Helen Thayer led devotionals with singing, scripture, a poem by Mrs. Emma Morgan, and a prayer. Business was brief with minutes and treasurer’s report approved. topics on Cuba presented by Miss Kathryn Shepler under Ms F Suddock’s guidance.

Haslip Nell Haslup Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church East Main Street A. A. Miller Helen Thayer Miss Thayer Land of Content Emma Morgan Suddacn Kathryn Shepler Cuba

Barclay on Bridge The Two Diamonds Holdup Problem

Bridge problem analysis by Shepard Barclay discusses how weaponizing bids helps convey hand facts to partner amid enemy tactics. It covers sequence with 2 Clubs opening, double responses, and implications for reaching or defeating contracts in a South dealer, vulnerable North-South context.

South West North Fenagle North Peter Leventritt Elgiss

Meeting closes with Mizpah benediction and dessert

P Suddarth cites His Truth Goes Marching On as the program closes the meeting. The group repeats the Mizpah benediction. A dessert served by the hostess with Miss Emma Haslup and Betty Miller assisting. Two guests, Mrs L D Weedy of Brunswick MD and Mrs Guy Allender, attend. Next gathering at Miss Helen Thayer's home on June 17 at eight oclock.

P. S. Suddarth Emma Haslup Betty Miller L. D. Weedy Brunswick Guy Allender Helen Thayer

Mrs J K Jolly Elected Grand President Of B and O Unit

Mrs J K Jolly of Youngstown was elected grand president today of the Women s Auxiliary of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Veteran Employees association at Wheeling. Other new officers include Mrs B M Little of Newark vice president Mrs J A Jackson Wheeling grand secretary Mrs D L Booth Willard Ohio grand treasurer Mrs Robert Wittman Grafton grand marshal Mrs Ellen Reid Bridgeport Ohio grand outer guard and Mrs S Zellers Youngstown grand chaplain.

Wheeling J. K. Jolly Youngstown Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Veteran Employes Association Oglebay Park Wheeling Downs Willard Robert Wittman Grafton Ellen Reid Bridgeport Grand S. Zellers

Woodmen Circle Holds Regular Monthly Parley

White Rose Grove No 2 Supreme Forest Woodman Circle held its regular monthly meeting at 7 30 p m in the Knights of Phythias hall with a representative number present. Miss Mary Goley was conductor guardian. Two membership applications were voted on. A portion of the program covered the annual Home program honoring the home for the aged and orphans and a tribute to boys from the Sherman home serving in the armed forces.

White Rose Grove No Supreme Forest Woodman Circle Knights of Phythias Hall Mary Goley Grove Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle Home For the Sherman Texas United States

Briefly Told ome teoemoenomnone Visiting Barkins Family

Visiting Parents Mr and Mrs Charles Barkins of Langley Field Va with Mrs Barking parents Mr and Mrs H N Phillips of West Wilford Street. James Sterling accompanied home to visit Frank Sterling family Pruntytown Pike.

Charles Barkins Langley Field Va Barking H. N Phillips West Wilford Street James Sterling Frank Stering Pruntytown Pike

Variety in Motifs For Varied Linens Pattern 7238

Announcement for a transfer embroidery pattern number 7238 offering twenty motifs sized 7 by 12 inches with materials list. Send ten cents and your name, address, and pattern number to The Grafton Sentinel Household Arts Dept. at 250 W 14th Street New York for mailing.

Grafton Sen—tinel Household Arts Dept 14Th Street New York Re Y

Family Names Attend Clarksburg Social Gathering

Douglas Norris and Mrs. DeMoss of Clarksburg, Mr. and Mrs. Luke Norris, Mr. and Mrs. Junior Norris of Washington Pennsylvania, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Riley and children Paul Peggy and Donnie, and Mrs. Allie Priend of Oakland, Virgil Norris of Baltimore, Robert Custer of Fairmont, G W Custer and H A Custer. In Clarksburg Mrs George Gerkins and Mrs Charles E Marshall Jr are visitors in Clarksburg this afternoon and evening.

Douglas Norris DeMoss Clarksburg Luke Norris Junior Norris Washington, Pa Milton Riley Paul Peggy Donnie Allie Priend Oakland Virgil Norris Baltimore Robert Custer Fairmont G. W. Custer H. A. Custer George Gerkins Charles E. Marshall, Jr

Club Breakfast Pleases at Andrews Methodist Church

The annual June breakfast of the Woman's club of Andrews' Methodist church was held yesterday in the Sunday school room from eleven to one. The room was decorated with red rose garlands around white pillars and centerpieces of roses graced each table. Dr Gordon Van Fleet presented rosebuds to each guest. Mrs John Newman oversaw the overall arrangements.

Woman's Club Andrews’ Methodist Church Gordon van Fleet John Newman

Admiral cites Midway raid shows broad Pacific war scope

The admiral described a 6:35 am Midway raid by Japanese carrier based planes repelled by local defenders from all armed services. He noted heavy attacker losses, minor material damage, and no reported personnel casualties. Japanese carriers and ships reportedly struck. further US counterattacks continued as Pacific operations expand beyond Midway toward Dutch Harbor and earlier Pearl Harbor events.

Ique United States Midway Dutch Harbor Alaska Nimitz Cyril T. Simard Japan Pearl Harbor United ‘States Pacific Hawaii Wake Guam

Marian Martin Pattern 9995 for Women’s Shirtwaister

Marian Martin pattern 9995 offers a slim feminine shirtwaister with a single button front and soft collar. Available in women's sizes 34 through 46. size 36 requires 3 3/4 yards of 39 inch fabric. Include size, name, address, and pattern number with payment. mail to Graf ton Sentinel Pattern Department. A new Summer 1942 Pattern Book costs ten cents.

Marian Mastin Marian Martin Grafton Sentinel Pattern Department 18Th St New York N. Y

War era controls on food under Wickard chairmanship

The passage notes a policy framework under Secretary of Agriculture Wickard to control the production and allocation of all civilian and military food supplies. It emphasizes centralized oversight during the wartime period and the government’s role in rationing and distribution.

Secretary of Agriculture Wickard

Costly conversion of Kentucky distilleries to war production

Louisville June 5 Kentuckys distilleries switching to war production of commercial alcohol will cost the state over 3,000,000 dollars annually in taxes, according to Seldon R Glenn collector of internal revenue. Buy defense stamps.

Louisville Kentucky Seldon R. Glenn Internal Revenue

Food Requirements Committee Created By Nelson

War Production Board Chairman Donald M. Nelson announced the creation of a food requirements committee in Washington. The panel will study daily needs, prioritize supplies, and coordinate distribution amid wartime shortages and rationing pressures.

Washington War Production Board Donald M. Nelson Food Requirements

Parrot, sugar ration book fantasy noted in era tale

A fragmented reminiscence recalls a Michigan parrot granted a sugar ration book, a far cry from past crackers and simple days. It hints at contrasts with blackouts, new dark-glow book covers, and uncertain passages, suggesting a blend of whimsy and wartime mood.

Michigan Polly Iit

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dorothy R. Beavers Society Sporter Gil Beulah Church Miss Haslup Presbyterian Barclay Shepard Barclay Navy Spain Sue Dauser United States Navy Carol Martin Scaine Etna Uaes Convention of Veterans Association Woodmen Circle White Rose Grove No. 2 Lydia Pinkham Ome Teoemoenomnone C. H. Aylestock Loretta Thompson King County Hospital Mrs Hartford M. Haller Knottsville Pike George Norris William Norris Kenneth Alice Brooks Neus Eleanae Evans Furniture Dupont Dupont Research C. P Dr. T. V. Soong China U. S Cordellital Great Britain Mussolini Sunday Magazine Romeo Zadok Dumbkopf California Jersey Chuck
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