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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1950

Page

3

Grafton Quota Club Helps Red River Flood Victims in Winnipeg

The Grafton Quota Club raised funds for Winnipeg Quota Club aiding flood victims. President Miss Margaret Byers led a meeting at Hotel Grafton, with reports from Mrs. Rhea Fisher and Elsie Hardy. Committees appointed include bond selling, budgeting, and Ways and Means ahead of the June convention.

Red River Valley Winnipeg Canada Grafton Quota Club Winnipeg Quota Club Margaret Byers Hotel Grafton Rhea Fisher Frank Randolpn Elsie Hardy Genevieve Murphy Dorothy Hoon Ways and Elsie Hardie Bertha Woodyard Frank Randolph Mackinac Island Michigan Byers H. K. Debendarfer Roberta Chenoweth

St Matthias Guild Holds Regular Meet

Mrs James Rinker presided the St Matthias Episcopal Auxiliary meeting held Tuesday evening at the church. Rector Mr Manson opened with prayer as reports from secretary and treasurer were read. The group planned a bake sale as their next monthly project with four members and the rector present.

James Rinker St. Matthias Episcopal Church Manson

Shaffers Attend WVU 83rd Commencement in 1920s

Dr and Mrs C F Shaffer of Walnut Street and their two daughters Mrs C H Aylestock of McLain Virginia and Miss Mary Elizabeth Shaffer of Washington DC attended the 83rd annual commencement exercises at West Virginia University yesterday June 6 Manford W Shaffer was presented with his Bachelor of Science degree in pharmacy during the ceremony Mrs Manford Shaffer also attended Young Shaffer a Grafton high school graduate will return home today with Mrs Shaffer The Shaffers are confined to hospital

C. F. Shaffer Walnut Street C. H. Aylestock McLain Virginia Mary Elizabeth Shaffer Washington, D.C West Virginia University Grafton High School

Dinner Party Honors J. H. Morrow

A surprise birthday dinner for James Morrow was held at the Morrow home with elaborate dining for guests from Morgantown Fairmont Grafton Uffing ton and Washington. Mrs Fornash and Mrs Arble are in hospital in Washington from injuries and surgery is reported for Ray Osborne.

Mary Jane Woodyard Shower Honoring Soon-to-Be Bride

A pre nuptial shower for Miss Mary Jane Woodyard was hosted at Mrs Kenneth Orr Jr home with co hostesses Mrs Orr and Mrs R A Stevenson. Miss Woodyard, set to marry Eugene Stephenson on June 18, received many gifts in pink and white, with sprinklers as favors and cupcakes engraved June 18. Guests included Mrs Chick O Conner, Mrs James Woodyard, Mrs Teddy Nestor, Mrs James Barcus Jr, Mrs C W Phillips Jr, Mrs Charles Jaco, Mrs Clair Woodyard, Mrs Kenneth Orr Sr, Miss Gladys Murphy, Miss Evelyn Golden and the guest of honor.

Mary Jane Woodyard Kenneth Orr, Jr Orr R.A. Stevenson Miss. Woodyard Eugene Stephenson Charles Jaco Clair Woodyard Kenneth Orr, Sr Gladys Murphy Evelyn Golden Janie Woodyard

Family notes recovery after surgery at City hospital

The report states Mrs. Charles H. Danigan formerly Miss Maudie Lucas is recovering well after major surgery in March at City hospital. Her parents Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Lucas of West Main street and sister Mrs. George Nich accompany her from Jefferson hospital in Philadelphia where she works as an Oxygen Therapist.

8. F. Arble Washington, D.C Herbert Fornash West Main Street Providence Hospital Washington Fornash Arble Charles H. Danigan Maudie E. Lucas Philadelphia C. P. Lucas Danigan Jefferson Hospital George Nich

Notable Feats Mark George Horn’s Transportation Milestones

The piece reviews George Horn’s string of firsts from driving through new tunnels to opening the Lincoln tunnel and the Sixth Avenue subway. It notes his habit of being “the last to do” in several cases and includes anecdotes about steak-eating contest chatter and a showgirl named Lynne Carroll.

George Horn the Battery Brooklyn George Lincoln Tunnel Sixth Avenue Brooklyn Bridge Ronnie Lynne Carroll Diane Herbert Miss Herbert June Lockhart Hollywood F. Hugh Herbert F. Hugh Herbert (Not the ‘Woo-Woo Man) Wrote the Play. ‘A Pretty Blonde, Miss H

Hospital News Admits and Discharges in Trenton NJ

Hospital news lists June 6 admissions including Josce Boston Mrs Mertie Bucklew Clayburn Smith Jane Ann Swisher William Stevens and Clara D Dardin. Discharges on June 6 include Joyce Boston Shirley Trisler Wanda Kas son Mary Jean Marsh Diana Lines Jean Lines and Ola Helm.

Hospital Josce Boston Bruce Street Mertie Bucklew Route 3 Clayburn Smith West Washington Street Janice Ann Swisher Flemington William Stevens Clara D. Dardin

Community events calendar June 7 to 8

June 7 Naomi Chapter 12 hosts Worthy Grand Matron Portia Hamrick of Huntington at St Pauls church dinner 545 pm Reservations by June 1 Call 1551-1. June 7 Business Girls meet 615 pm at post office then to Tygart Dam Park for picnic Reservations call 267-R or 1379-J by Tuesday noon. June 8 Mountaineers Council 44 meets 8 pm D of A hall East Main St. June 8 Protected Home Circle meets 2 pm D of A hall Nominations officers Refreshments. June 8 Young Adult class First Baptist class and weiner roast at Tygart Dam platform Meet 7 pm at church. June 8 General meeting Student League of Association Arts Presbyterian Sunday school room.

Naomi E. S Philipp Portia Hamrick Huntington St. Paul's Methodist Church Donald Wagner Tygart Dam Park Mountaineers Council No Junior Order United American Mechanics T D A. Hall East Main Street Protected Home Circle D. of A. Hall First Baptist Church Tygart Dam Student League of Association Arts Presbyterian

Mothers Club Meeting and Sewing Circle Announced

The Mothers Club of World War II will meet at 7 30 p m on June 8 at the American Legion Home. Also on June 8 Miss Marion Gough will entertain the weekly Sewing Club at her home on West Washington Street at 8 p m. Circle No

Mothers Club American Legion Marion Gough West Washington Street Circle No

Church and club notices for June meetings

W S C S of St John s Methodist to meet at Mrs Graham s home on June 9 Circle No 2 of W S C S to meet June 8 V F W Auxiliary to meet at V F W Hall June 10 at 8 pm AA meetings at Presbyterian church June 10 at 8 pm Musicians Local 684 meeting June 11 at K of C Hall 7 30 pm White Rose Grove No 2 Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle to meet June 12 at location to be announced

St. John’s Methodist Church Frank Graham Circle No.2 W.S.C.S St. Johny Methodist Church V. F. W. Womans Auxiliary V. F. W. Hall Alcoholics Anonymous The Presbyterian Church American Federation of Musicians K. of C. Hall White Rose Grove No. 2 Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle

E of P Friendship Lodge Monthly Meeting Remains Planned

The E of P Friendship Lodge holds its regular monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the lodge hall. Members are urged to attend as the agenda covers upcoming lodge activities and community events.

E. of P. Friendship Lodge

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