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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1949

Page

3

Bridal Shower Honors Mr and Mrs Warder Warder

A bridal shower at the Warder home honored Mr and Mrs William Thomas Warder who recently announced their December 31 1948 Oakland Maryland marriage. Naomi Regina Kenney of Morgansville West Virginia the bride studied three years at Davis and Elkins College in Elkins WV majoring in music and was named a festival princess. The couple will reside in Norfolk Virginia at 736 Michigan Avenue.

Charles B. Warder Roshell Road William Thomas Warder Oakland Maryland Naomi Regina Kenney Morgansville West Virginia Davis and Elkins College Elkins Phi Mu Beta Rho Sorority Warder Graftor Navy O. J. Losh Andrew Ros Lee Robert Losh William Travis Bud Elaw Lois Frank Bartlett Hugh Woodford Mary Alice David Lee Dorothy Lobis Pauline Stevens Sare Jane Ruth Connie McCoy Connie McProuty Willis Bradley George Lockwood Raymond Lee Smith Charles Hugh Warder Norma Jo Joe Warder Charles E. Warder Loren Thomas Warder Farrell Losh Amy Rauscher William Rauscher Sue Ellen Norfolk Virginia Michigan Avenue

Levy funds would upgrade city streets and equipment

The speaker notes that last year a road maintenance levy would have freed funds to buy a street maintainer, enabling broader coverage and more frequent street work, improving surfaces across more areas.

Coming Events June 6 17 Vacation Bible School Andrews St Johns

Calendar of church and community group gatherings from June 6 to June 17. Includes Vacation Bible School at Andrews and St John’s Methodist churches 9 30 to 11 30 a m weekdays. Legion Auxiliary meeting at new McGraw avenue home. Kings Daughters Bible class at Mrs George Newcome’s. World War Mothers club at Latrobe Street old Legion home. P H C meeting with two handkerchief showers. Circle No 1 St John’s Methodist at 14 Addison. Weekly Sewing Club at Addison. Veterans Auxiliary 8 p m. Mountaineer Council 44 J U A M meeting at V F W Hall East Main. White Rose Grove 2 S F W C at K of P lodge hall.

Andrews St. John's Methodist Church American Legion Auxiliary McGraw Avenue Kings Daughters Bible Class Blueville Methodist Church George Newcome World War Mothers Club Old Legion Latrobe Stret V. F. W. Hall Circle No Atwell Summers Addison Street Bert Carroll Veteran's Auxiliary Reguar Mountaineer Council No. 44 United American Mechanics V.fw East Main Street White Rose Grove No. 2 SFWC K. of P. Friendship

City Levee Projects Target Drainage and Road Safety

Discussion focuses on improving drainage and street conditions through levy funds to halt erosion and protect travelers. Officials note funds are needed for city operations and safety measures amid ongoing work and budgeting constraints.

City Oper

Back on His Feet Dickie Riedel Takes First Steps

In Hot Springs Arkansas ten year old Dickie Riedel, son of endurance flying record holder Richard Riedel, takes his first steps in two years with his mother helping as he recovers from arthritis in an international feature.

Dickie Riedel Richard Riedel Hot Springs Ark Dickie Lila Leeds Beverly Hills Cal Jean Ford Beverly Benjamin Lila International Soundphoto

Return to Norfolk as Warder finishes leave

William T. Warder, 20, arrives in Norfolk with his wife after a ten day leave with his parents and sister in Roshell Road, joining relatives including Mr and Mrs Hugh Woodford. Polly Davis earns nurse's cap at Monongalia General Hospital School of Nursing in a Sunday ceremony with a tea at the Nurse's Home, with Grafton attendees. Janet Lynn Jaco born eight pounds and a quarter to Mr and Mrs John W. Jaco of Wheeling. paternal grandmother Mrs Lillie Jace visits Wheeling with family.

Norfolk William T. Warder Charles E. Warder Roshell Road Hugh Woodford Polly Davis T. J. Spencer High Street Monongalia General Hospital School of Nursing Grafton Ronald Knotts Evelyn Jones Winnie Moats Edgar Moats Harrisville John W. Jaco Wheeling Janet Lynn Lillie Jace Thayer Street Keith Rice

Mrs Mary Carrothers Hosts DOB Class

Mrs Mary Carrothers of Brownlow Park hosted the D O B church gathering. Devotions were led by Mrs Ella Hearick, with business chaired by Mrs Elizabeth Bowman as plans for a fundraising drive were discussed and a nominating committee appointed. Miss Bessie Shafferman presented a quiz. The next meeting will be at Mrs Ella Hedrick's home under council jurisdiction. Citizens note property tax pressures remain steady with higher general costs.

Mary Carrothers Brownlow Park Blueville Aten

UMW Negotiators Eye Future Proposals Without Leader

Union negotiators led by Secretary Treasurer John Owens in the absence of Lewis have not set a date for submitting their own proposals. They are expected to include demands for a bigger wage increase and improved benefits as part of the bargaining talks with management.

John Owens Lewis

St Joan’s WSCS Elect Officers Last Night

Beulah Newcome was elected chairman of Circle II of St Joan’s WSCS at a meeting held at Mrs. Dale Zinn’s West Washington home. Rose Mary Petrovich became vice chairman, Gertrude Kincaid secretary, and Lillian Marshall treasurer. Officers to be installed June 12. A biannual covered dish birthday dinner followed business, with a film shown by Bill Zinn. Attendees included Beulah Newcome Pauline Stevens Walter Beall Lillian Marshall Gertrude Kincaid Rev L G Robinson Scott Burge Mrs Annalee Conley of Athens Ohio and others.

Beulah Newcome Circle II WSCS S. Joan’s Methodist Church Dale Zinn West Washington Street M&s Rose Mary Petrovich Gertrude Kincaid Lillian Marhall Bill Zinn Pauline Stevens Walter Beall Lillian Marshall L. G. Robinson Scott Burge Bill and Jerry Scott Burge, Jr Annalee Conley Athens Ohio

Mrs Opal Bryan Leads Judson Society Program

Mrs Opal Bryan presided over the Judson Missionary Society meeting at First Baptist Church with devotions from Romans 12. The session included reports, a letter from Alderson Broaddus College, a pledge for two girls to Baptist camp, and refreshments.

Opal Bryan Judson Missionary Society First Baptist Church Bryan Eva Poling Lily Adlington Oma Forrash Shady Poe John Elliott Alderson- Broaddus College Society Cowen Norma Wolfe Anna Wolfe Atts Bihel Nicola Lena Harter Minnie Keener Mesdemes Frances Adlington Mabel Bartlett Oma Fornash Virginia Knight Reba McDermott Shady Poe Belle Shay Mayme Williamson Pauline Williamson

West Virginia lawmakers weigh next steps on municipal finances

The West Virginia League of Municipalities plans to request a budget session as the Senate President warns lawmakers may have exhausted options. Governor Johnston and House Speaker Flannery attended a Bluefield conference with Sen. Taylor and Del. Holt, along with WVU officials Colson Frashure and Gibson, to discuss intergovernmental finance.

West Virginia League of Municipalities Senate W. Broughton Johnston League Bluefield Patteson Johnston House William E. Flannery Joint Legislative Committee On Government and Finance Glen Taylor D-Mingo Senate Committee On Interstate Cooperation Del.d. Holt D-Lewis West Virginia University Clyde Colson Joint Committee On Government and Finance Carl Frashure Political Science Frank Gibson

Bank and trust officials appear in five continued session

Five continued from page one in session with bank officials including Hobart D. Posey assistant cashier Fulton Bank and Trust Wheeling Louis J Yeager Jr formerly of Center Wheeling Savings Bank and Harley Baker Wheeling Dollar Savings and Trust Company. Raymond E Wetherell assistant Secretary Colonial Trust Pittsburgh testified shortly before noon.

Hobart D. Posey Fulton Bank and Trust Company of Wheeling Louis J. Yeager, Jr Center Wheeling Savings Bank Harley Baker Wheeling Dollar Savings and Trust Company Raymond E. Wetherell Colonial Trust Company of Pittsburgh

Plane tragedy survivors recount chaotic sea escape

Reporters describe panic as a plane gained altitude then plunged into the sea. Mothers cried and shouted while children crawled from laps and rushed toward the water. Capt. Al Cockrell of Pittsfield Mass. is missing. Stewardess Judith Hale said Cockrell gave her his life jacket. One of the first bodies recovered was a young girl with a doll.

Page One al Cockrell Pittsfield Mass Dean Judith Hale Binghamton, N Cockrell

Physician stance on compulsory health insurance remains firm

The board asserts its action does not shift the medical profession's opposition to compulsory health insurance. The speaker notes Fishbein has never voiced stronger opposition to compulsory health insurance than he does now.

Dr Ernest Irons Addresses 98th MA Convention

Dr Ernest Irons of Chicago, newly inducted president of the MA, addressed the 98th annual convention last night.

Ernest Irons Chicago Thema

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