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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1957
Page
3
Officials discuss funding for public health and mental health services amid rising costs and staff shortages. Governor hints at shifts in state programs, with tentative plans for new departments and expanded training as hospital and welfare needs grow.
A calendar of June meetings and activities from area churches and organizations. Dates include June 6 homecoming services at Halleck Church with speakers from Morgantown, June 7 and June 10 circle meetings, June 12 Pocahontas council, June 19 Oak Grove Woman's Club auction, June 23 Nathan Plum descendants reunion at Nebo Church of Christ, plus numerous circle and auxiliary gatherings with hosts and locations.
Mr and Mrs James Walters Morgantown visit Mrs Mary Smith Maple Ave. Mr and Mrs Alpert Terry and children Huntington visit Postmaster and Mrs Siren A Hoffman. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Nelson and son return to Austin Minn after visits with D R Litton and Dorsey Isner. Richard Nestor and children depart for vacation to Washington Baltimore Westminster Md and New York City. Charles H Hyson and son Dickie insuring in Tulsa Okla. Mrs Edmond M Jacobs and family leave Walnut St by air for Douglas Ga to be at bedside of father J R McCloud who is seriously ill. Major Jacobs and children stay with grandparents.
Hospital admissions on June 6 include Elizabeth Daley Simpson Velma Myers Rowlesburg Patricia Wolfe Tunnelton and Delma Bennett Moatsville. Discharges on June 6 include Donald Stockett Youngstown Patty Pyles Newburg.
Mr and Mrs Holly Bennett of Rt 2 Moatsville announce the birth of a daughter at Graf ton City Hospital at 6 56 p m in June weighing five pounds six and one half ounces.
Miss Florence Ellen Kirby daughter of Mr and Mrs Ledford Kirby became the bride of Gerald Jean Boyles son of Mrs Anna Boyles of Grafton in a June 1 double ring ceremony at the Nazarene Church Parkview Rev Noah Sullivan officiated The bride wore a white lace dress over taffeta and carried a Bible topped with an orchid Her sister Mrs Kathleen Zinn attended The groom’s brother Ray Boyles was best man The bride’s mother wore powder blue The reception followed at the groom’s mother’s home They will live in Akron Ohio where Mr Boyles is employed She is a Grafton High School graduate and formerly with Hazel Istias Glass Co He served two years in the armed forces and attended Grafton schools
Dr. and Mrs. Frank White will host an open house June 9 from 2 30 to 5 30 p m at 1268 Fennimore Street Fairmont to celebrate fifty years since their June 11 1907 wedding at the Kemper home on Freeman's Creek Lewis County Rev J C Cox officiated They lived in Fairmont since 1911 and raised two children Ryl and Mary Rebecca Singer with four granddaughters Jane Carol Margaret and Ann Singer Both have long records in education and civic work including leadership in the National Education Association West Virginia Academy of Science and Highland Avenue Methodist Church WCTU and other groups
Graf ton Lodge No. 31 and Grafton Rebekah Lodge No. 22 IOOF plan a joint annual memorial service at the IOOF Hall Latrobe Street Sunday at 2 PM. A program is arranged with Rev Harry T Rowe of First Baptist Church as memorial speaker Guests from Webster Lodge No. 50 Flemington Lodge No. 152 and other Rebekah lodges will attend All Oddfellows Rebekahs and families invited to attend.
The Grafton Business Girls met at Cozy Rust with hostess Virginia DeLaney presiding. They voted for a weekend camping trip and planned a picnic at Tygart Dam for their next gathering. Present: Patty Gallagher, Marion Gougn, Violet Le Masters, Carolyn Urow, Maxine Cockrell, Jean Gans, Charlotte Williams, Helen Gerkin, Mary Jean Grinnan, Margaret Grinnan, Ellen Jane Wisean, Kessie Johnson, Virginia DeLaney, Virginia Powell, Macel Dillon, Nancy Bolyard.
London princess Margaret arrived at the Westminster Theater Thursday night with a mysterious man described as a six-foot, dark-haired bachelor. He escorted her from the car and into the theatre amid rumors he is her latest boyfriend. The unidentified partner prompted a flurry of speculation as police vehicles gathered near Burritt Mutual Savings Bank after a lunchtime alarm incident. the pair laughed during intermission and later left together.
The article advises creams to soften dry skin and create a smooth base for makeup. It recommends creamy cosmetics, oil-containing powders for very dry skin, and rouge applied with tiny dots blended softly on the cheeks. It warns against rubbing powder or rouge vigorously and stresses reading directions for best results.
A tempting butter scotch bread pairs with fruit vegetable or chicken salads and is best cooled on a rack before slicing. Mix two cups flour one teaspoon baking powder one half teaspoon salt one half teaspoon soda one cup brown sugar one half cup chopped nuts two eggs buttermilk two tablespoons melted butter. Combine dry ingredients lift four ingredients add sugar and nuts then liquid ingredients to moisten and bake in a greased leaf pan at 350 for about an hour.
In Muskegon Michigan ard Veenenman delivered a farewell night by bowling his 827 series. As his ball sped toward the alley door it rolled out into the street where a passerby seized it. Police investigate missing bowling ball incident.
Walford Clarence, former Flemington liquor store manager, elected mayor in Tuesday vote. Stanley Fleming re-elected recorder. First Ward councilmen Howard Hawkins and Willis Riley. Second Ward councilmen Sam Isabella Sr. and A. A. Blake. Third Ward councilmen Vincent McCauley and Dorsey Davis. Candy and Bobby Marks celebrated sixth and second birthdays with a family lawn party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Marks.
Mrs Naomi Johnson and Miss Ann Johnson of Baptist Hill hosted visiting relatives from Wednesday to Friday including Mr and Mrs Paul Johnson from Sween ey Texas and Theodora Johnson of Swartz La. Also arriving were Mr and Mrs 0 R Johnson of Wilsonburg and their daughter Kathryn Lynn with her husband Russell Biffle of Clarksburg. AXIC George Carder on 30 day leave from Tyndale Air Force Base Florida will transfer to California for overseas duty in Japan. Hal Findley and wife return to Route 1 after teaching in Puerto Rico for three years with their two sons attending the base school. Visiting paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Ira MarksV of Flemington is Vichle.
Step by step home method for lamb ribs with garlic rosemary lemon rub, rotisserie option, and charcoal roasting. Includes foil wrapped potato sticks with butter cheese parsley evaporated milk, baked over coals until tender for four hearty servings.
Family visits and living arrangements appear as a regular update. Marks family in Grafton with relatives staying after hospital stay. Mrs Naomi Johnson and Ana of Baptist Hill dine with Clarksburg families. Local teachers Lucas, Cardot and Johnson begin summer courses at Fairmont State. Jacqueline Stewart joins Empire Bank staff. Bernard Blake relocates to Cather Street. Tait family visits Morgan town. Mary Lou Snider and Arnold Simon spend week with Lawson family.
The two day old grandson of former President Truman is named Clifton Truman Daniel to honor his two grandfathers Clifton Daniel and the former president. Clifton Daniel and his wife Margaret Truman announced the name after Truman and his wife visited the infant through a nursery window at Doctors Hospital. Truman remarked the baby looks like both his son and daughter.
In San Jose California a bus transporting 91 students was disrupted when a 13 year old accidentally discharged a tear gas pencil aboard. The sheriff's office says the cause and motive were not explained.
A reader notes involvement with the Methodist Vacation Bible School program. The fragment mentions adults aiding children in activities and religious instruction during the event period at the church program.
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