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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1949

Page

2

Flag Disposal Ceremony Planned by American Legion

A Flag disposal ceremony by George D Jackson Post No.56 of the American Legion will be held on the Preston County Court house lawn June 13 at 9 00 p.m. The event stresses proper disposal of old flags and invites citizens to submit flags to Willard White with Paul W Watson aiding in turning over old school flags for proper disposal.

Betty Carrola Kingwoqd George D Jackson American Legion Preston County Court House Legion United States Willard White Paul W. Watson

Grant district Sunday School convention in Bruceton Mills

The annual Grant district Sun day School convention will be held in Bruceton Mills at the Methodist Church on Saturday June 18 starting 10:00 a m. The program titled Gods Design for Justice and Order Among Men will be presented. The Loyal Workers class met Monday evening to plan a tea at the Parsonage for Wesleyan Guild conference members and guests as well as local Guild members. Reverend W E Keenan spoke on Advance Methodist Activities. Plan attendees included Mildred Jackson Marion Groves Rosa Baritell Leo Bolyard Besse Bolyard Mary Carroll Hazel Crogan Clara DeBerry Ruth De Haven Dora Dodge Grace Gibson Lula Gibson Martha Titchell Goldie Cramer Mayme Groves Pearl Jackson Roxa King Lesta King Opal Kiger Maina Laird Claudia Lay Tona Morris Ada Pritt Verna Schaeffer Mary Geese Mata Trembly Pearl Titchenell.

Grant District Bruceton Mills Methodist Church God Wesleyan Guild Conference W.E. Keenan Mildred Jackson Marion Groves Rosa Baritell Leo Bolyard Besse Bolyard Mary Carroll Hazel Crogan Clara DeBerry Ruth DeHaven Dora Dodge Grace Gibson Lula Gibson Martha Titehenell Goldie Cramer Mayme Groves Pearl Jackson Roxa King Lesta King Opal Kiger Maina Laird Claudia Lay Tona Morris Ada Pritt Verna Schaeffer Mary ‘Geese Mata Trembly Pearl ‘Titehenell

Plans for Flag Day service at the square

The service features Master of Ceremonies Mr Hoppman a respected speaker. Officers will conduct rituals including selecting the Flora Bell and a flag history by T J Klauenberg with Scout Master James C Parkhill guiding scouts. The Flag Day committee includes Judge W Merle Watkins and others.

Hoppman Flora Bell T. J. Klauenberg James C. Parkhill W. Merle Watkins Edgar T. McKee John H. Bradford Harry A. Murray George W. Cross Jack R. Nuzum Elks Lodge

Merchants to Display Flags on Flag Day Parade

Merchants were urged to display the national flags on Flag Day and keep them flying until after the parade passes, honoring the day with a strong public display.

Burial plans for Bernard J. Mason at U B cemetery Pennsboro

Funeral arrangements for Bernard J Mason are set with Brother Benjamin officiating. Burial will follow at the U B cemetery in Pennsboro. Friends may call at the late home after 2 p m Friday. Arrangements are in charge of Knotts Funeral Home.

Bernard J. Mason U.B Pennsboro Knotts ‘Funeral

Grafton Firemen to Parade in Rowlesburg Carnival

The Grafton Volunteer Firemen depart at 5 30 p m for Rowlesburg to take part in a 7 p m carnival parade. Accompanying them are high stepping sponsors leading the local delegation. The text also notes World Book Encyclopedia remarks on Indian heaven and a horticulture tip about breaking up beard clumps after bloom.

Grafton Rowlesburg World Book Encyclopedia

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