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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1954

Page

3

Nun Orchestra Delights Milwaukee with All Sisters Ensemble

In Milwaukee the Alverno All-Sister String Orchestra led by Sister Mareina captivates audiences. The 43 Catholic sisters, many teachers at Alverno College, perform with all-string and wind substitutions aided by an organ. Conductor Sister Mareina, a long-standing leader, explains wind limits and the need for the organ to stand in for brass and woodwinds. The article also notes a Society wedding in Oakland and a hospital calendar amid community notices and local events.

Milwaukee Phil Spilliny Mareina Alverno Forsters Marina Sister of St. Francis Franciscan Order Alverno College Sisterhood Cherubim Sister Xavieria Wisconsin Donatery of Music Presentia Mardina Marcina Fstion

Rosemont Social Gathering Hosted by Mr and Mrs Payne

Rosemont notes a social gathering hosted at the Payne home with many guests from Clarksburg Bridgeport Dayton and nearby areas. Several visits and dinners are listed, along with society notices and a Wiener roast planned by BK Way. Family updates include illness and relocations and attendance at church and conferences.

C R. Payne Francis Harbert Emma Jean Janus Clarksburg Charles Hawkins Bridgeport Josie Layman Wallie Hawkins Cornelia Campbell Gay Caldwell Dora Harman Minnie Goodwin Minnie Fawley Anna Artso Iona Gertie Christian Donald Gene Goodwin Larry Curtis Katherine Jane Carder James Boring Dayton Eddie Kerby Dayton, O Lawson Carder Jessie Pitts Wolf Summit Clarence Jones Woman's Society of Chrisian Service Robert Brown Boyd Reed Tensie Webb Alice Baile Henrietta Waller Ora Harman Millard Bailey Charles Reed Robert Lee Bailey Harry Bailey Frank E. Savage Parkersburg Robert Savage Frank Rus Gene Jones Grafton Hospital Paul Stewart Richard Stewart Flemington Gene Clevenger T. B. Goodwin Flava Waller Bessie West Robert Ruth Kittle Charleston Cincinnati Robert Stewart Mark Washington, D. C Paines

New Officers Elected in St Johns WSCS Circles

Mary and Martha Circles of St Johns Metheast church elected new officers at Ruth Shaw home. Velma Adlington chairs, Violet Burge vice chair, Laura Bepll secretary, Robison treasurer, Shaw sunshine fund. Martha Circle met for devotionals led by Ruth Shaw. Next meeting features a white elephant sale at Violet Burge home.

St. John’s Metheast Ruth Shaw Velma Adlington Violet Burge Laura Bepll Robison Shaw Sunshine Fund Helen Snyder Adam Snyder Freda Post Ruth Proudfoot Mia Esther Nestor Adlington Brenton Shaw Violet Bure

Grafton Pharmacy Grad Preparing for License Tests

Margarete Marci Malone, daughter of Mrs. Paul Malone of Maple Avenue, Grafton, is among 15 West Virginia University graduates in pharmacy scheduled to take examinations today and tomorrow. The tests are administered by the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy at the College of Pharmacy.

Margarete Marci Malone Paul Malone Maple Avenue Grafton West Virginia University West Virginia Board of Pharmacy College of Phar

West Main WSCS Plans July Bake Sale

West Main Wo mans Society of Christian Service members met to set a July 2 bake sale date at the West Main Street Methodist church. Devotionals were led by Grace Wells with Maxine Harvey presiding as president. one new member, Thelma Keins, was welcomed. Hostesses included Havel Hachin, Margaret McFarling and others.

Woman's Society of Chrstian Service West Main Street Methodist Church Grace Wells Maxine Harvey Thelma Keins Havel Hachin Margaret McFarling Woo Mot Kenuce Culu Mahaffey Lilly Maxin Harvey Henderson Selah Peters Fix

Grafton Women Named To State LG Office

Grafton women hold several state level posts as the LG A Office lists members. Mrs Ilie Thompson heads convention duties with other officers including Gre vty Mayan Slirkabre president and Doe TLa Techarts as senior vice president.

Grafton LG. A Ilie Thompson Gund Army Whiels Gre Vty Mayan Slirkabre Doe Tla Techarts Wheeling V9 Chambers Park- Pesbine HuiAr Dov Arbuckle Viginia Parser Spurs Minne Barns Clarisbury Winer Kah Prada Margaret Cramer Parkersburg Nina Henderson Fairmont Council of Administration Mary McCormick Mary Stephens Parkershore Nina Frederick Wheeling Retlong Margaret

Kings Daughters Hostess in Blueville Methodist Wa y

Mrs. W A Myers hosted Kings Daughters class of Blueville Methodist Church at her Av orenion Park home. The group reviewed John and held brief business with president Mrs Raphael Turnley guiding. Members listed include Mrs I Giry Allendae Mrs Potyard Mrs gonn Brown Mrs Merile Brown and others. Fortine choos for July noted.

Wiliam A. Myers Kings Daughters Blueville

Paftballs Mentioned as Edible Mushroom Family Item

A fragment notes Paftballs as an edible member of the mushroom family. It mentions a size reference and a person named Sonny Cramer who conducted the services, then hints at a Wheeling convention to be held next.

Cramer Wheeling

Birth in Grafton: son born to Mr and Mrs Kenneth Howat ter

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Howat ter of Route 1 Grafton are the parents of a son born at 639 P.M. yesterday weighing seven pounds seven ounces

Kenneth Howatter Route 1 Grafton

Wanna Bet Revival Restores Silent Silent Man In Iron Mask

WNNA BET shows a revival of the 25 year old silent film The Man In The Iron Mask featuring notes on Douglas Farr and the screening details. The program highlights classic cinema and Farr as a presenter or contributor to the event.

Man Douglas Farr

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