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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1947

Page

3

Betty Marteny and Jerry Breedlove Wed in Oakland Maryland

Betty Marteny daughter of Mrs. Cora Boyce of High Street wed Jerry Breedlove son of Mr. and Mrs. Breedlove in St Pauls Methodist church Oakland Maryland. The Rev Denver C Pickens officiated the single ring ceremony. The bride wore a white dress with blue accessories and red rose corsage. Matron of honor Mrs James Sapp wore brown with yellow rose buds. Best man was James Sapp. Attendants included Mr and Mrs Karl Hebb. The groom served four years in the Navy, now works for Ellers Taxi. They plan a summer honeymoon and will reside in Parkview.

Betty Marteny Cora Boyce High Street Jerry Breedlove James Sapp Karl Hebb Breedlove Fairvidew Fairmont Grafton Senior United States Navy Pacific Theatre Ellers Taxi Service Parkview

Ladies Aid Society Meets at Evangelical United Brethren Church

The Ladies Aid Society of the Evangelical United Brethren church held a regular monthly meeting at the church with hostesses Mrs. O Hoffman Mrs. Bernard Hoffman Mrs. Loren Hoffman and Mrs. Sherman Reel assisting. Vice president Flora Stillwell presided with an program on Our Neighbors featuring topics on Mountains French Acadian American Indian Oriental neighbors presented by Mrs Troy Polin Mrs O W Hoffman Mrs Loren Hoffman Merrill Stillwell and C V Crall, ending with a closing prayer by Rev Harry Eckels and Mrs C V Crall.

Ladies Aid Society The Evangelical United Brethren Church O. Hoffman Bernard Hoffman Loren Hoffman Sherman Reel Flora Stillwell C. V. Crall Harry Eckels Virginia Lake

June community meetings and events calendar

A series of local group gatherings outlined: Fisher Class of St James at 8 pm June 10, Girl Scout Troupe No 1 at City Park 5 pm June 11, King's Daughters Bible Class at Mrs Myrtly Browns 7 30 pm June 11, American Legion Auxiliary at Legion Home 8 pm June 11, Hammond Community Ladies at Mrs Will Browns 4 pm June 12, Protected Home Circle at VFW Hall 2 pm June 12 with officer nominations and birthday exchange, World War II Mothers Club at American Legion Home 7 pm June 13, Quota Club at Ronny's Dairy Bar 8 15 pm June 16. cancellations via Miss Mary Lough, secretary.

Fisher St. John’s Methodist Church Girl Scout Troupe No. 1 King's Daughters Bible Blueville Methodist Church Myrtly Brown American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home Te Hammond Community Cn Will Brown L. H. Greenwald East Lincoln Street Protected Home Circle V. F. W Hall American Legion Quota Club Ronny’s Mary Lough

Negro Neighbors Discuss Meeting Program and Recitals

Discussion covered topics listed as Negro Neighbors. The program ended with a piano duet by Charlotte Ann and Helen Louise Stillwell. Refreshments were served to members and guests including Mrs. Guy Bennett, Mrs. Lena Crall, Mrs. A. B. Cutright, Mrs. Harry Eckels, and others.

Charlotte’ Ann Helen Louise Stillwell Guy Bennett Lena Crall A. B. Cutright Harry Eckels O. A. Jenkins John Packman Troy Poling M. Squires Menill Stillwell

Jolly Juniors Enjoy Evening At Walters Home

Seventeen members and guests of the Jolly Juniors club of Maple Run were hosted by Nile and Marlene Walters for an evening of bingo with prizes. Refreshments were served later by the hosts.

Jolly Juniors Club Maple Run Nile Marlene Walters

Bolyard Family Meeting Plans Next Gathering at Jennings Home

The notice lists members and guests at a Bolyard gathering including Billie Bolyard Betty Casto Linda Menear Bud Casto Willard Jennings Bobby Gable Mrs Casto Mr and Mrs Roy Walters Bobby and Billy Walters Mr and Mrs Ray Walters Arthur Walters Junior R Bolyard Sharon Bolyard and leader Mrs Ruth Bolyard Plans were made to hold the next meeting at the home of Willard Jennings.

Esses Billie Bolyard Betty Casto Linda Menear Bud Casto Willard Jennings Bobby Gable Casto Roy Walters Bobby Billy Walters Ray Walters Arthur Walters Junior R. Bolyard Sharon Bolyard Ruth Bolyard

Fidelis Club Plans June Public Luncheon At Local Church

Mrs. F Wilkinson hosts Fidelis Club of First Presbyterian for a regular monthly meeting at her East Bluemont home. They plan a June 24 luncheon in the church dining room with co host Emma Morgan and a light dessert served to members and two guests. Next meeting slated for July 14 at Mrs. Virginia Morgar’s Thayer street home.

Fidelis Club First Presbyterian Church Florince Wilkinson East Bluemont Street Emma Morgan Virginia Morgan Nell Haislop Jacque Newton Rena Goodwin Mary Hines Rhea Fisher Nonnie Sergent Kitty Gill Mary Smith Gertrude Shaw Bertha Hodges Martinsburg Everett McDaniel F.F. Suddarth Virginia Morgar Thayer Street

Arden family reunion hosted by Mr and Mrs E B Weaver

The all day Arden gathering ended with a lawn dinner and supper. Attending were E L Mitchell and family Robert Mitchell Nerma Jean Eddie Pat Paul Mitchell and twins Sharer and Karen from Arden. Merle Hershman family Waneta W T Murphy Clemtown Adrian Mitchell H P Murphy Clarence Reed Shirley Ann L J Murphy Tra Poe Jeanie Johnnie Hattie Murphy from Grafton. Clara Goff Philippi Denzil McLean Philippi and Wilma Jean Weaver. Geologic timetables usually are based on millions of years.

Weaver Arden W. Va E. L. Mitchell Robert Mitchell Nerma Jean Eddie Pat Paul Mitchell Sharer Karen Merle Hershman Bobby Gary Waneta W. T. Murphy Patty Jerry Sheryl Clemtown Adrian Mitchell Michael H. P. Murphy Clarence Reed Shirley Ann L. J. Murphy Tra Poe Jeanie Johnnie Hattie Murphy Grafton Clara Goff Clarksburg Denzil McLean Philippi F. 8. Weaver Wilma Jean

Pre-nuptial Shower Held for Betty Miller Bride-to-be

Miss Betty Elizabeth Miller of Blueville, soon to wed William Clark Scranage of Pruntytown on June 21, was feted at a Bridgeport home by Mrs. Frank Randall. Guests enjoyed games and social time, with prizes to Mrs. Uriel Bartlett and Mrs. Robert Richman, as Betty received many gifts from friends.

Margaret Elizabeth Betty) Miller Blueville Wiliam Clark Scranage Pruntytown Frank Randall Bridgeport Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company Uriel Bartlett Robert Richman Randall Mary Parrish R. M. Parrish Mel Bartlett

Weiner Roast Hosted by Miss Mary McCoy

Miss Mary McCoy hosted a gala weiner roast at her Beaumont Addition home last night. Guests included Naomi McWilliams Connie Tom Larry Ruth McCoy Jerry Kirby Wilbert Kirby Glen Sturms W W Davis James McCoy Joseph Warder Mary Alice Hawkins and sponsor Miss Nellie Cook with host Mary Kate McCoy guiding games and roasting.

Mary Kate McCoy Hee-Teks Weiner Beaumont Weiners Betty Costolo Patty Desar Vivian Goff Mary Spiker Fredie Efaw Lillian Johnson Carolyn Hildreith Mary Margaret Keener Betty Travis Dorothy Hovatter Alta Lee Sloan Virginia Vegon Esther McWilliams Gusts Naomi McWilliams Connie Tom Larry Ruth McCoy Jerry Wilbert Kirby Glen Sturms W. W. Davis James McCoy Joseph Warder Mary Alice Hawkins Nellie Cook

Birth Announcements From Philippi Clinic Settle Joys

Multiple family notices recount births and arrivals at Myers Clinic in Philippi. Elizabeth Mary Wamsuckle born June 7 weighing nine pounds. Sara Jane McCoy born April 18 weighing seven pounds one half ounce. Thomas Gregg Steyer born June 8 weighing seven pounds two ounces. Philip Edward Norris born to George Norris and family. Delores Jean Norris Brown and other relatives noted with parental and grandparent details.

V. J. Wamsuckle Myers Clinic Philippi Elizabeth Mary Irene Fontes V M. Vansyckle Dallas Texas Benjamin McCoy Sara Jane Mary Elmer Hickman C. F. Hickman This City Emory McCoy Grafton The B&o Tne Chester G. Steyer Elkins Thomas Gregg Avis White Hoye G. White City Virgil T. Steyer Steyt Maryland Edward L. Mooney Detroit Michigan St. Mary's Hospital Pennsylvania George Norris Delores Jean Brown Philip Edward Washington, Pa

Weekend visits and family notices in Philippi and Philadelphia

The column records weekend visits by Mr. and Mrs. Norris and Mr. and Mrs. Philips with Leonard Collins in Norfolk Virginia. Miss Boice of Dallas Texas visiting Alderson-Broaddus College with her parents Mrs. and Mrs. Curtis Boice Pruntytown. Mrs A Palmer and Mrs Pitzer visiting Philadelphia relatives Mr and Mrs Rupp and Wagner. Dorothy Collins left Route 1 to join her husband. Suggestions on walnuts in salads and notes on egg milk mixtures.

Elizabeth Dorotha Doretta Boice Vansyckle Dallas Texas Alderson-Broaddus College Philippi V. J. van Syckle Curtis Boice Pruntytown Philadelphia A. Palmer Fred Pitzer Philadadelphia Charles Rupp Donald Wagner Dorothy Collins Route 1

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