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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1942

Page

3

Presbyterian Brotherhood Holds Affair

The Brotherhood of the First Presbyterian church met at the church hall on the evening of June 14 with Russell Rienour presiding. A devotional followed by a business session planned the Father’s Day service on June 21. An annual installation was held with Rev Turvander and Robert Bovering as installing officers. Games of darts were played led by Leland Price and team victories went to his squad over H Young’s team. Dana Barker had the top score followed by T W Heirnes Sr. Ivy Hansen and W Gamble posted high scores. Dick Campbell led in total points for the dart game. Refreshments were served under D Charles Wells and Leland Price as committee chairs.

First Presbyterian Church Gghure Russell Rienour J. A. Cunningham Turvander Robert Bovering Leland Price Cam H. Young Olie Dana Barker T. W. Heirnes Sr Ivy Hansen W. Gamble Dick Campbell Fredhments D.charles Wells Leland Prige

U B Missionary Meeting Discusses Church Role

The U B Missionary Association held its June meeting in Te Woman's Missionary society session led by Mrs. Zwell. Topics covered the church's responsibility in national life, home life, and community life. Plans for mission boxes, convention reports, and a talents program were reviewed.

The United Brethren Zwell E. Sworth Marold Knight R.¢ Lulader D. W. Jaco Helen Virginia ‘Redinger Louis Cutright Ebriet Carlos Goff C. F. Dotson

June community meetings listed for several groups

A schedule of upcoming events includes American Legion auxiliary at Moose Home 8 p.m. June 10, Grafton Woman's Club music at Maple avenue 8 p.m. June 10, Kings Daughters Bible class at Blueville Methodist with Mrs Pearl Myers 8 p.m. June 10, P H C meeting at Redmen's hall 7:30 p.m. June 11, WCTU Institute at St John’s Methodist with lunch 12:30 and sessions 1:30 and 8 p.m. June 12, Woman's Missionary Society at St Paul’s Lutheran 7:30 p.m. June 12, Elizabeth Cummins chapter DAR at Miss Lila Love’s 1138 West Main 8 p.m. June 13, Quota club at Cozy Rest 6:15 p.m. June 15, Hee Alum weiner roast at Natural Dam postponed from June 11.

American Legion Auxiliary Elizabeth Cummins Daughters of the American Revolution Lila Love West Main Street Quota Club Cozy Rest Hee

Barlows Stage Birthday Fete for Joan Barlow

Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Barlow of 634 West Main hosted a birthday party for their daughter Joan to mark her first year. Ice cream and cake topped a pink and white cake with one candle as balloons and gifts delighted guests including Mrs. Joseph White Sandra Louise Beavers Mrs. G. E. Barlow and several others madres.

J. E. Barlow West Main Street Joan Joseph White Sandra Louise Beavers G. E. Barlow A. P. Rowe Rita Ann Barlow Leland Duckworth William Barlow Bobbie Ann Charles Litzinger Charlotte Carol Lee Sue Ann Dennie Mike Dottie Lou

Barclay on Bridge Authority and opening bids lesson

The column analyzes a bridge deal where North’s double jump to 3 Hearts misfired and discusses how different players should bid to reach a game or slam. It contrasts openers, redoubles, and the use of Blackwood, outlining optimal play and lead decisions for East to maximize the contract.

North West South King Paqbe AK East Ventures Syndicate, Inc

Piano Recital Planned Friday at Elks Club

Anne Tucker Mason will present her pupils of Philippi and Grafton in a piano recital at the Elks club Friday evening at 8 o'clock. The public is invited to attend. The program includes Anna Jeanne Boylen, Mary Kathryn Boylen, William Borneman, Nanley Chrislip, June Chrislip, Mary Jane Hancock, Adele Jolliffe, Rosalee Jones, Junior Kirk, Annette Kirk, Carolyn Lucas, Marcia Malone, Emily Malone, Mary Virginia Monroe, Don Phillips, Anna Belle Phillips, Virginia May Stine, Janjet Turvander, Mary Warden, James Wore, and Patricia Wolfe. Brazil is the only American country to have produced silk commercially for a relatively long period.

Anne Tucker Mason Philippi Grafton Elks Club Anna Jeanne Boylen Mary Kathryn Boylen William Borneman Nanley Chrislip June Chrislip Mary Jane Hancock Adele Jolliffe Rosalee Jones Junior Kirk Annetta Kirk Carolyn Lucas Marcia Malone Emily Malone Mary Virginia Monroe Don Phillips Anna Belle Phillips Virginia May Stine Janjet Turvander Mary Warden James Wore Patricia Wolfe

Briefly Told Guests Sister in Grafton and Pittsburgh

George M Fries former Grafton resident has been visiting his sister Mrs L J Stover 525 West Main Street for several days. He works for the war department and traveled from Rock Island arsenal Illinois after special training. He will visit Pittsburgh before returning to Los Angeles. Hospital notes list several patients at Grafton City hospital including Virginia Newcome Patricia Jean Holt and Mrs Leonard Knotts. Mrs Bucklew returned from a ten day motor trip to Ames Iowa for Iowa State commencement where her niece Mary Minor Macklin earned a degree. George A Cassell of A and P supermarket is improving after major surgery. Birth announced for a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Robert Nestor Cresaptown Md at the home of Mrs Nestor's parents Lucretia mother Rosalee Keyser. Nestor employed at Celanese Corp Cumberland. Kathryn Robison and children Cecil Jimmie and Hazel have returned home.

George M. Fries Grafton L. J. Stover West Main Street Fries War Department Rock Island Arsenal Rock Island Pittsburgh Los Angeles Virginia Newcome Joseph E. Newcome Patricia Jean Holt Maple Avenue Grafton City Hospital Leonard Knotts E. R. Bucklew Pruntytown Pike Ames Iowa Iowa State College Mary Minor Macklin Robert Nestor Cresaptown Nestor Lucretia Rosalee Keyser Celanese Corporation of Cumberland

Crochet blouse Pattern 7333 for sizes 12 14 and 16 18

Crochet fashion feature promotes pattern 7333 for a lacy blouse in string. Includes stitch illustrations and materials. Instructions encourage sending ten cents plus one cent mailing to Grafton Sentinel Household Arts Dept. 259 W. 14th Street New York NY. Submit name address and pattern number.

Grafton Sentinel Household Arts Dept W. 14Th Street New York N. Y Marian Martin Pattern Department 18Th St

Doctors View from Wilkinsburg Woman Improves After Crash

Mrs Robison, who spent 10 days with her parents Mr and Mrs E M Moore of Wilford Street, Wilkinsburg, Pa, is slowly improving after an automobile accident in February. Continued from page om notes doctors weighing plate choices for the deaf and references Clingmans Dome as Tennessee’s highest peak at 6 642 feet.

Wilkinsburg E. M. Moore Wilford Street Tennessee Clingman's Dome

Macon club seeks grandstand removal or crowd control

The Macon baseball club urges the city to either tear down the grandstand on the Central City park race track or limit attendance during games. Club President Roy Williams reported about 350 comfortable non paying spectators occupied the stand at a recent game.

Macon Macon Baseball Club Central City Park Roy Williams

Cleaning and replating worn nickel bathroom fixtures

The green tint on bathroom fixtures shows nickel has worn off. Clean with a mild abrasive cleaner periodically or restore by re-nickling the Paris to regain shine and corrosion resistance.

Paris

Stage coach Express brings Western action to Opera House

Don Red Barry stars in Stage coach Express set in the Texas Panhandle era of lawlessness as a dauntless cowboy aids Ellen Bristol against the Haney gang. Dave and Dusty Jenkins expose Haney’s plot to ruin Ellen, halt raids, and bring the gang to justice in a suspenseful climax.

Texas Panhandle No-Man’s Land Stagecoach Express Republic Don “Red” Barry Opera House Texas Panhandle Dorado Ellen Bristol Charles Haney Ellen Haney Dave Dusty Jenkins

Japs Claiming Allied Attacks in Aleutians and Midway

The report notes naval forces engaging enemy positions in Alaska’s Aleutians and at Midway Island on June 4th and 5th with heavy damage to naval units and establishments. On June 7th naval units and army troops continued striking enemy positions on the Aleutians as operations persist.

Alaska Aleutian Islands Midway Island

Unholy Partners opens at Strand with Edward G

The Strand Theatre premieres the MGM picture Unholy Partners today, featuring Edward G. Robinson in a tale set during the turbulent twenties. The review notes the film’s portrayal of newspaper life and its workers as part of the American scene.

Edward G

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