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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1940

Page

3

Miss Batten Honored At St John’s Methodist Ice Cream Party

The Young People of St. John’s Methodist Church hosted an ice cream party at Mrs. Margaret Bayley Glenn’s home to honor Miss Ruth Batten for her sponsor work and untiring efforts. Leader Juanita DeMoss presented a gift to Miss Batten as attendees listed include Kathleen Lake Florence Johnson Thelma DeMoss Doris Waugh Rose Anna Kaiser Betty Mitchell Carolyn Ash Dolores Price Mary Belle Richman Marguerite McVicker and many others along with Rev H J Mitchell and Mrs. H J Mitchell.

St. John's Methodist Church Ruth Batten Margaret Bayley Glenn Miss Batten Juanita DeMoss Miss Jimmy Glenn Nicola Paul Graham Donald Boylen Matthew Bannerman Kenneth Furlow Mrs. Glenn

Mary L Robinson Wed Wednesday At Winchester

Mr and Mrs Ben Blackman announce the marriage of their daughter Mary Louise Robinson to James at Winchester. A family gathering followed with a meeting, songs, games, and light refreshments for a list of local attendees and guests.

Mary L. Robinson Winchester Ben Blackman West Wilford Street Mary Louise Robinson James

Charming Hostess Leads U S S Club Luncheon at Walnut Home

Mrs. O Jay Fleming presided over a one o clock luncheon for U S S club members at her Walnut Street home. Guests included Mrs Vaughn Kerr, Mrs Ella Barber, Mrs Cora Kimmel Mills, and club members like Mrs H H Holt and Mrs W C Hanway. Daughters Miss Carrie Kate Fleming and Mrs T W Heirgnimus Jr assisted. A floral decor, needlework, poems, and motion pictures from the World's Fair enriched the afternoon. The June 26 meeting will be hosted by Mrs Earl Jenkins on Washington Street.

O. Jay Fleming Walnut Street Carrie Kate Fleming Fleming Vaughn Kerr Clarksburg Ella Barber Cora Kimmel Mills Baltimore Tatter Grafton H. H. Holt W. C. Hanway W. H. Willhide Clyde G. Turner Earl Jenkins G. H

Farewell Party Held for Mrs. Nadia Weaver

A farewell party and handkerchief shower honored Mrs. Nadia Weaver at her parents home. She and her son Junior and sister Helen plan to move to Oteen North Carolina to be near her husband in a hospital there. Family and friends joined in games, conversation, and later refreshments.

Nadia Weaver P. E. Turner Weaver H. L. Linn Donald Carieo Russell Henderson C.N. Mays Lynn Faulkner Frank Ben Blackman E. Marshall Cora Hill C. E. Hardman Otto Waugh Doris Waugh Alice Hill Rosella Marshall Juanita Robinson Junior Wreaver Turner

June church and club events listed for June schedule

June 6 Friendship Bible class at First Christian church 8 p.m.. June 6 joint Ladies Aid and Missionary society meeting at St Pauls Lutheran 7 30 p.m. at Mrs George Casse home. Park View dinner for Business Girls 6 p.m. post office 6 30 p.m. June 7 Ladies Aid United Brethren church 7 30 p.m. Kings Daughters classroom. June 7 21st anniversary of Ladies of the G A R 2 p.m. VFW hall. June 13 third anniversary dinner Women’s Division B O Cooperative Traffic Program 6 30 p.m. Cozy Rest Inn. June 17 Quota club picnic 6 p.m. Bridgeport Airport. Full attendance urged.

Friendship First Christian Church Ladies' Aid The Missionary Society of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church George Casse Ladies’ Aid Society of the United Brethren Church Kings’ Daughters VFW Hall T the B. & O

Regular Meeting Of Baptist Guild Held At Church

The Mary Moffat chapter World Wide Guild of First Baptist church held its monthly meeting in the church. Devotions themed Be True to the Light were led by president Frances Proudfoot, who also oversaw a business session electing Frances Proudfoot as president Gwendolyn Proudfoot as vice president Louise Myers as secretary Marjorie Bennett as treasurer and Martha Harter as pianist. A weiner roast was planned for 8 p m June 13 at the Proudfoot home. The missionary story The Voice of Happiness was shared. Senior girls may join at the June 13 meeting.

Mary Moffat World Wide Guild of the First Baptist Church Frances Proudfoot Gwendolyn Proudfoot Louise Myers Marjorie Bennett Martha Harter Frances Voice of Giula Proudfoot

Mrs Burdett Hosts Bridge Club Night

Mrs John Burdett of Washington street hosted her bridge club and guest Mrs Arthur Welch Monday night. Prizes were awarded to Miss Ruth Welch and Mrs John Madden, with a gift to Mrs Welch. A salad course followed for a list of attendees including Mrs Ward Blaney and Mrs Hugh McPhail.

John Burdett Washington Street Bridge Club Arthur Welch Ward Blaney Hugh McPhail Mason Tucker Alfred Dehlinger Helen Constance Lowe

Ruth Reed Weds Paul Alexander Last September

Miss Ruth Reed daughter of Mr and Mrs B F Reed and Paul Alexander son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Alexander of Baltimore Md were married in a September 12 1939 ceremony at the Fairmont Methodist church performed by Rev Denver C Pickens in the couple attended by Mrs Pickens and Claude Alexander. Both graduates of the local high school they plan to make their home in Baltimore Route 50 is their current residence.

Ruth Reed B. F. Reed Paul Alexander Ralph Alexander Baltimore Park View Denver C. Pickens Fairmont Methodist Church Alexander

Special Deputy Of Albert Here For Lodge Meet

An enthusiastic White Rose Grove No 2 meeting was held last night in Redmen s hall with Mrs Faye Littman of Albert serving as special deputy and presiding. A postponed installation of new officers was moved to August while a July picnic plan was outlined. Mrs Ina Hogue joined the lodge and the session ended with ice cream cake and coffee. Acie I Bartley 25 died from injuries after being trapped beneath a burning mine moth June 6 in Charleston.

White Rose Grove No. 2 Redmen’s Hall Faye Littman Albert Ina Hogue Charleston Acie I. Bartley

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Young People of St. John’s Church Annabel P. Swisher Society Reporter Blacksville, W. Va Betty Jane Bartlett Jean Dean Martha Rector Jean, Rector Janice Tucker Georgia DeMoss Dorothy Alcorn Joe Boyd Lowell Mason de Cateelea Zada Ridenour Lora Lyman Mary Lawson Delaney Louiss Reed Loyal Temperance Legion Mrs Jay Fleming Baptist Guild World Wide Guild Mrs. Burdett Fannie F. Holden Bove,Shree Pat Gossard Fairmont Lodge White Rose Grove Penney Horaco Chenille Reg U. S U.S U. S. Pat Ih Ig Jacquard Designs RAYON Voile Fiat S. Arrid Ee Erie Bord
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