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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1940

Page

3

Virginia Ma h a f f e y Becomes Brinee Albert L Gaskin

Mr and Mrs Joseph B Mahaffey of West Wilford street announce the marriage of their daughter Minnie Virginia to Alley Leslie Bud Gaskin of this city and Charles Town West Virginia. The ceremony was at 10 am Wednesday June 5 at Charles Town Baptist Church. Bride Mrs Carlos Estep attended. The couple plan a wedding dinner at the Hann home and will reside in Charles Town after a honeymoon visiting east coast sites. Virginia is an honors graduate of Grafton High School and has worked for the Carr China company. Gaskin is a Charles Town High School graduate employed in Shari Town. The couple will reside in Charles Town.

Joseph B. Mahaffey West Wilford Rae Minnie Virginia Aley Leslie Bud” Gaskin Charles Town W. Va Charles, Town Baptist Church Goodwin Frazer Carlos Estep W Estep Mr. Gaskin Clyde Ak ‘Ena Harrington Gaskin Gharles

Noble Bridge Party Feeds Local Card Club

Dr. and Mrs. Harold L. Noble hosted a Beech Street bridge gathering with three tables of contract play. James C Holt won the high score prize while the guest award went to Mrs. Victor Willhide. Attending were Mrs. James C Holt, Mr. and Mrs. W C Lawson, Mr. and Mrs. D Paul Murphy, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Robey, and Mr. and Mrs. James F Holt.

Harold L. Noble Beech Street James C.holt Victor Willhide James C. Holt W. C. Lawson D. Paul Murphy Richard Robey James F. Holt

Community club notices for June schedule items

June 7 meetings of the Foreign Missionary Society at 8 p.m. and Ladies Aid Society at 7:30 p.m. at Kings' Daughters classroom. Also June 7 21st anniversary of Ladies of the G. A. R. at 2 p.m. in the VFW hall with refreshments. June 9 grave decoration at Haymond church cemetery at 11 a.m. June 12 junior band practice at 6 p.m. for flag day. June 13 third anniversary dinner of the Women's Division at Cozy Rest Inn 6:30 p.m. June 17 Quota club picnic at Bridgeport Airport 6 p.m. Full attendance urged.

Foreign Missionary Society Nagarene Ladies’ Aid Society of the United Brethren Church Kings’ Daughters VFW Haymond Church Route 119 Cozy Rest Inn Bridgeport

Miss Mattie Jaco Hosts Mission Group Meeting

Miss Mattie Jaco hosted yesterday afternoon for Andrews church Women’s Foreign Missionary Society at her East Knotts avenue home. Rev A Coleman Brown led devotionals and prayer. Miss Jaco reviewed the book Chinese Women and Their Customs. Mrs W A Beavers and Mrs W C Barnes read mission articles. final pledge amount announced as realized.

Mattie Jaco Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society of Andrews Church East Knotts Avenue A. Coleman Brown Souaust Miss Jaco A. B. Stuck W. R. Loar Blanche Guard Grace Wolfe W. A. Beavers H. C. Compton John Sayre Edna Polling W. ET

Local Society Notes Highlight Summer Break For Meetings

The socially invited list includes Mrs. C. Barnes of St. Charles Town Mrs. W. C. Hanway Mrs. J. A. Sinclair members and Mrs. J. N. Yates Mrs. Mary Mc Vicker and Rev. Brown as guests. Meetings will be discontinued through the summer months with fall plans to be announced later.

Simpson Alumni Honor Grads At Annual Banquet

Simpson High School hosts seven Class of 1940 graduates at the seventh annual Alumni banquet in the school auditorium. Adele La Alle’s society of Simpson Methodist church arranged tables with garden flowers. Rev M B Stump gave invocation before songs and dinner. Adolphus Leach presented Merle Newton as toastmaster. James C Holt spoke, praised by guests. Musical segment featured Arnold Moore, Stump, Harold Felton, Gus Campbell with trumpet and vocal selections. Kenneth Haun introduced graduates. other program elements noted.

Simp|igh School Simpson High School Simpson Methodist Church M. B. Stump Adolphus Leach Merle Newton James C. Holt Arnold Moore Singing Hills Agnes Lowe Alta Fleming Kenneth Haun

Simpson High Class Officers Elected for Coming Year

At Simpson High, the toastmaster Merl Newton led the assembly of all prior classes in order. The Class of 1015 was the oldest represented. In a brief business session officers were elected with Arthur Wolfe named president and Mrs Ella Campbell secretary.

Thelma Phillips Weds Harold Adlington in Fellowsville

Thelma Phillips daughter of Mr and Mrs Delbert Phillips of Fellowsville married Harold Adlington son of Mr and Mrs F J Adlington Wednesday at Mt Israel Methodist Church. Rev J L Marquess officiated with Willis Warner as best man and matron of honor. The bride wore a white satin gown and bouquet of roses and sweet peas. Mrs Adlington is a Fellowsville High School graduate of 1938. The couple will reside in Grafton route 3.

Thelma Phillips Delbert Phillips Fellowsville Harold Adlington F.J. Adlington Mt. Israel Methodist Church J. L. Marquess Willis Warner Adlington Fellowsville High School Grafton Route 3

Return Home of Mr and Mrs Odious Barkins in Cumberland Md

Mr and Mrs Odious Barkins have returned to their Cumberland home after visiting the farmer's mother Mrs Ella Barkins on Lincoln Street. Relatives: Mrs G N Walters of Parkview visited.

Odious Barkins Cumberland Ella Barkins Lincoln Street G. N. Walters Parkview

Local Visitors And Home News From Fairmont

Mrs J H Wilmoth and daughter Phyllis Ann of Parkersburg visit Mrs Wilmoth's parents Mr and Mrs J A Groves at 548 West Main Street in Fairmont. Mrs James Dellosa has returned home after hospital confinement. Skaggs and Company promotes confident jewelry buying with a fine diamond message.

J. H. Wilmoth Phyllis Ann Parkersburg James Dellosa Skaggs and Company

Quality stroller with enamel finish and rubber bumpers

A high enamel green and ivory or brown and ivory stroller features rubber bumpers and a convertible walker or stroller design with a colored bead rack. Advertised as a very special quality built item priced at 3.85 dollars.

Sun-Dress Or Jumper Pattern For Tot’s Wardrobe

Grafton Sentinel Pattern 160 offers a Claire Tilden style sun-dress that can be made as a jumper. It features a scalloped front bodice edge, optional flower embroidery, contrasting straps with bows, a single-piece circular skirt, and back button closure. Sizes 2 to 10 with fabric and lace yardage given. price is fifteen gents in coins.

Claire Tilden Grafton Sentinel Pattern Department Fifth Avenue New York N. Y

Family Picnic At Haymond Settlement Hosts Many Attendees

Mr and Mrs Opha Boyce and children Donald Eileen Paul Jo Ann of Kingmont joined Mr and Mrs Arthur Boyce and children Charles Cecil Morgantown road Mrs Ella Barkins of Grafton Mr and Mrs Odious Barkins Cumberland Md Mr and Mrs James Hussion and son Grafton and Earl Boyce for a family picnic dinner at J T Boyce Haymond Settlement on Sunday June 2 An enjoyable afternoon of chatting followed.

Opha Boyce Donald Eileen Paul Jo Ann Kingmont Arthur Boyce Charles and Cecil Morgantown Road Ella Barkins Grafton Odious Barkins Cumberland James Hussion Earl Boyce J. T. Boyce Haymond Settlement

RUX Compound Delivers Noted Relief to Williamsport Man

Widespread praise for RUX Compound claims to ease Rheumatic Neuritic and Neuralgic pain. Customer testimonials describe quicker relief, better sleep and calmer nerves after use. Distributed by Grafton Drug and Chemical Company with multiple size options and low daily cost.

Rux Williamsport M. Beckett Milwaukee Wis

Crochet Prized Heirloom Pattern For Easy Squares

Crochet guidance describes a Southern Beauty square easy to crochet and join for a bed spread. Includes materials, a photograph, and instructions. Send ten cents to Grafton Sentinel Household Arts Dept. 259 W. 14th St New York NY for pattern 6114.

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

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Virginia Mahaffey Albert L. Gaskin Charis Charis Foundation J. E. Welch St. Charles Town Albert Leslie Gaskins Minnie Virginia Mahaffey Simpson Gration Fairmont Favish Paul Newton Gibius Tata Zpper Scotton John H. Spicer Owen Sound Canada Rodliver Gu Jax RUX Compound Geafton Drug and Chemical Company Hi. Beckett Park Avenue
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