War Mothers To Sell Bonds Here During Big Drive
Mrs William Colebank and Mrs Eddie Suddarth were named chairmen of the World War I Mother's club bond selling committee at a meeting held in the Court House. World War Mothers begin the bond drive next Wednesday with booths at McCrorys store and the court house bond booth. The club was invited to attend the dedication services of the First Baptist church service flag on July 2 with Clara Muter presiding for the session and Mrs Inson offering prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Colebank
Eddie Suddarth
Court House
McCrory's
First Baptist Church
Clara Muter
Inson
Siddartha Staley Graduates With Honors From Concord College
Siddartha Staley daughter of the Rev and Mrs J B Staley of 4 Church Street graduates with honors from Concord College Athens West Virginia on June 2. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Education at nineteen with a major in music and minor in English. She participated in Alpha Sigma Tau Kappa Delta Pi and Future Teachers of America and held leadership and service roles. She also belonged to the Christian Federation and sang in the college choir and String Ensemble, serving as pianist and performing with the Bluefield Civic Orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siddartha Sue ‘Staley
J. B. Staley
Church Street
Concord College
Athens
W. Va
Migs Staley
Alpha Sigma Tau
National Sorority Magazine
Sie
Kappa Delta’ Pi
National Honor Education’ Fraternity
Gama
Phi: Omicrom
Future Teachers of America
America
The
Christian Federation
Community Calendar Of Meetings And Socials Update
June events list church circles missionary societies civil clubs and veterans groups with meeting times at home churches VFW halls and streets across West Main Maple Walnut Walnut Street West Street and Charles Street venues include Andrew's Methodist United Brethren and Fetterman Methodist churches plus the Daughters of the American Revolution and Grafton Quota club dates range June 12 to June 16 with 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. start times and notes on location changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Lazenby
Comrad
Andrew's Methodist
McGraw Avenue
Heg
Red Cross
Nelle Cook
West Main Street
B & O Veterans
Clara Fawyer
V. F. W. Hall
Circle No. 4
W.s.cs
Andrew's Methodist Church
Woman's Missionary Society of the United Brethren Church
James Welsh
Maple Avenue
Naomi Sunday Schools
John Evans
WSCS
Fetterman Methodist Church
Daughters of the American Revolution
C. V. Miller
Walnut Street
Grafton Quota Club
Betty Miller
West St
Charles Street
May Court Senior Chosen for College May Day Festival
Miss Staley, selected by faculty and students as a May court senior, gave a graduating piano recital on May 9. She completed practice teaching in high school and contributed to the Boys quartet and Girls glee club at Athens waiting school. Her family accompanied her to graduation in Athens and will host her until she accepts a teaching position this fall.
Mrs Delpha Kiger Hosts Country Club Farm Woman's Club
Mrs Delpha Kiger entertained the Country Club Farm Woman's Club at a gathering to discuss the club mobile purchase and ongoing charitable projects. The organization donated money to aid in procuring the club vehicle and support local farming initiatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Club Mobile
Delpha Kiger
Country Club Farm Woman
Barclay on Bridge No Trump opening guide and counts
The article explains No Trump opening requirements and counting methods for bridge. It details point counts, hand stoppage in suits, and how to judge whether to bid 2NT or 3NT based on partnership strength and distribution.
Brief Notices From Grafton Area
Betty Jane Bartlett sails to Phusbareh Pennsylvania to visit her uncle and aunt Roy and, Mrs. Mason for two weeks. Mrs. Harry Fauley and daughter Marilyn return to Chicago after a visit with Merle Fauley. Clarence L Lake and wife welcome a son born June 9 at City hospital weighing 6 lbs 4 1/2 oz. Mr. and Mrs. W T Nose announce a daughter at City Hospital. Mrs. Vonda Exline and Miss Irene Bolyard discharged from City hospital today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Jane Bartlett
Ralph Bartlett
Grafton-Clarksburg Road
Chicago
Harry Fauley
Marilyn
Ill
Merle Fauley
West Main Street
Clarence L. Lake
City Hospital
Vonda Exline
Route 1
Irene Bolyard
West Boyd Street
Local club meeting plans aid for overseas soldiers
At a Country club road home, a club session presided by Mrs. M. F. Abel discussed donating funds to purchase a cud mobile for soldiers overseas and control of garden pests. Attendees included Mrs. E. K. Hunt Mrs. Waitman Lough Mrs. Ray Keener Mrs. J. B. Robinson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club Road
M. F. Abel
M. F. Able
E. K. Hunt
Waitman Lough
J. Ray Keener
J. B. Robinson
Clarence McDaniel
Paul Kiger
Margaret Brown
W. G. Hayhurst
Cleo Hoskinson
Ercell Knotts
War tone echoes in fragmented Berchtesgaden column
A clipped newspaper snippet from page 1 hints at wartime sentiment. The brief remark aligns with a vandalized reference to Berchtesgaden, suggesting a shared stance on a vital issue. The fragment ends abruptly, leaving context and individuals unclear.
Needlework Patterns 9198 and 9196 Offer Dual Costumes
The Grafton Sentinel advertises sewing patterns 9198 and 9196 with two costumes: a simple sundress and a jacket. Sizes include 12 through 44, with yardage listed for size 16 and jacket. Send eleven cents in coins to The Grafton Sentinel Household Arts Dept. for pattern numbers and include name, address, and pattern number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton Sentinel
Household Arts Dept
W. 14Th Street
New York
Hero Returns to Alma Mater Never Ending Debate on Invasion
The article discusses Allied plans for a major invasion, noting the need to consolidate beachheads and paratroop positions, reinforce with air support, and defeat a possible German counterattack. It highlights Cherbourg as a crucial port for establishing the second front and suggests decisions may come in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rer
Devel
Ivasion
Hiter
Allied High Command
Rommel
Cherbourg
Europe
Cherbourg Battles Deepen as Allied Attacks Hit Caen
Reports from Berlin say Allied forces massed in the Caen Bayeux area swung toward Cherbourg. American troops struck Carentan with four divisions and a tank unit. paratroopers reportedly landed behind German lines, forcing withdrawals. Front dispatches note German resistance weakening and reinforcements being thrown in as U S forces advance with mild resistance, capturing a town and several villages. Allied air power, including 600 heavy bombers, pounded railways, roads, tanks, and fortifications in Normandy while Marauder crews reported shell bursts on Caen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caen
Berlin
Caen- Bayeux
Cherbourg
Amerijee
Carentan
U. S
Bradley
Warters Gx
Spraad
St. Mere
Russia
Bloody Cassino
Italy
Normandy
France
Legal Notice on Debts Responsibility
A legal notice states that the author will not be responsible for any debts contracted by anyone other than themselves. The notice asserts personal liability and disclaims obligations arising from others actions or agreements.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eldoera M. Bolyaed
Siddartha Staley
Mrs. Delpha Kiger
Barclay
Shepard
Hiwe
W. T. Nose
Newburg
City Hopital
Berchtesgarden
Alma Mater
Maurice L. Britt
Atlanta
Tory
University of Arkansas
Britt
International Soundphoto
Céver Gini
Strand Theatre
Rita Hayworth
Lee Bowman
Gene Kelly
Rita
RCY Rogers ‘Cowboys of
Dale “Evans
Grant
Bob
Nolan
Republic Picture
Opera House
Cole
Robert Taylor
Susan Peters
MGM
Dixie Theatre
Taylor
Moscow
Miss Peters
Inselbric
Revere
Flint Rhem
Hotel Grafton
St. Louis Cardinals
Monongahela System
James R., Hose
Sentinel
Fairmont
Deveny Fairmont
Candler Bldg
Monsaer
Cleveland
Ohio
Bes
Malone
Crystal Restaurant
Studebaker
McGraw Ave
Seale
Charles M. Wilson
Box
Grafton
B. W. Wince
Webster
Berkshire
Industrial School
Billtola
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