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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1948

Page

3

Klingan Yost Wed In May Ceremony At Presbyterian Church

Patrick Howard Klingan and Alberta Yost were married May 30 at the Presbyterian Church with Rev. F Carl Davis officiating. The bride wore a dove grey jacket suit with white accessories and red rosebud corsage. Attendant Mary Ratyr ol wore ink roses. The couple reside at 362 W Main and will live in Brown apartments. Alberta is a Mannington High School graduate now employed by Acme Heating and Improvement Co. Patrick is a Grafton High School graduate, Navy veteran, and employed by the Baltimore and Ohio railroad.

J. L. Yost Grover’s Gap Alberta Patrick Howard Klingan W. D. Klingan E. Main Street Presbyterian Church F. Carl D:vis Mary Ratyrol Fellowsville Frederick Saytus Klinga Mannington High School Tthe Acme Heating and Improve Iment Company Klingan Grafton Benior High School U. S. Navy Navy Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Brown Apartments Main Street

Kings Daughters Meet Last Night at Blueville Church

Mrs Raphael Turnley hosted the Kings Daughters Bible Class of Blueville Methodist, presiding in the president's absence. Ethel Lucas led devotionals as the group studied Hebrews, month’s book, then a quiz contest won by Lucas amid a social hour and refreshments for members and guests.

Raphael Turnley Kings’ Daughters Blueville Ethel Lucas Walter Knotts Lena Garlow James Weaver George Newcome George Norris Bert Garrell Luther Bolyard Stella Harmon John Brown William Myers Raph Turnley Charles Rogers

W C T U Group Meets At Regular Session

The local Women’s Christian Temperance Union met at Past Baptist Church for its regular gathering. Mrs Lalia Peters presided, Miss Iva Hugill led devotionals, and Mrs C F Shafer reviewed The Alcohol Problem by Deets Pricket. A business session planned a July family picnic at Mr and Mrs A R Van Emerist of Blueville.

Women’s Christian ‘Temperance Union Lalia ‘Peters Iva Hugill Deets Prickett C. F. Shafer Foster Jones Union Signal Digest Lillifan Gall A. R. van Blueville Lon

Monogamy Criticized by Tibetans and Orientals

A controversial view is raised that the practice of wife monogamy is considered immoral by many Tibetans and other orientals, reflecting cultural clash and moral judgments.

Community club schedules events for June

The notices list June 10 to June 17 activities across groups. Meetings include World War II Mothers Club at American Legion Home, Weekly Sewing Club on Walnut Street, Protected Home Circle at V F.W. Hall, Ladies V. F. W. Auxiliaries, Hecalums initiation at Louise Collins' West Main Street home, Lutheran Ladies Aid at Mrs. Logsden’s home, Mountaineer Council No. 44 at East Main Street, Memorial and Homecoming at Haller, White Rose Grove No. 2 at R. of P. Lodge Hall, D A R at 321 Walnut, W S C 8 at Andrews church, and a Beta Sigma Phi hay ride at Camp Towles with 6:30 PM meet at the post office.

Mothers’ Club American Legion Ralph Shahan Walnut St Protected Home Circle V F.W. Hall Sisters Jewell and Klepfel Ladies V. F. W. Aux- Miary V. F. W. Hall Hecalums Louise Collins West Main St Miss Gook Ladies Aid Society of the Lutheran Church H. J. Logsden Watkins Mountaineer Council No Border United American Mechanics V.F.W. Hall East Mainst Haller Bott Morgantown Keller White Rose Grove No. 2 Supreme Forest Woodmen’s Circle R. of P. Lodge O. J. Fleming Walnut Street W.S.C.8 Andrews Church Circle 1 Alpha Mu Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Camp Towles

Class Meet at Mrs Stilwell Evangelical Church

Mrs Stilwell's Sunday School class of the Evangelical United Brethren Church met at Miss Mary Alice Woodford's home on East Washington Street. Suz anne Lawson led the program with a piano prelude by Woodford. Readings and poems followed amid hymns and a prayer.

Merrill Stilwell Evangelical United Brethren Church Mary Alice Woodford East Washington Street Suzanne Lawson Janet Sue Boylen God Charlotte Ann Esswell

Party Given For Glen McCartney

A birthday party and weiner roast honored Glen E. McCartney at his home with string music and social time. Attendees included Lorraine and Randy McCartney, Albert McCarthney, Wilda and family, W. E. McCartney party, Carrie, Billy, George McCartney, Ruth Knotts and daughters Evelyn and Sue, Howard and Wayne Shaffer, Sally Bradley, and Glen E. McCartney Jr.

Weiner Glen E. McCartney Lorraine McCartney Randy Albert McCarthney Wilda McCartney W.E. McCartney Carrie Billy George McCartney Ruth Knotts Evelyn Sue Howard Shaffer Wayne Shaffer Sally Bradley Glen EB. McCartney Jun

Miss Mary Brown Is June Bride Of Thorn

Mr and Mrs C O Brown announce the marriage of their daughter Mary Elizabeth to Joseph B Thorn son of Mr and Mrs W D Thorn of Route 3 The Rev Denver C Pickens officiated at St Paul Methodist Church Oakland Maryland on Monday June 7 The bride in blue street length dress wore a white corsage of white rosebuds Witnesses were Mr and Mrs Hugh E Wagner Miss Marian Lee Morgan and George Wagner The bride is a Grafton High School graduate class of 1948 Thorn attended local high school and works for Paul Davis Lumber Co

C. O. Brown Grafton-Morgantown Road Mary Elizabeth Joseph B. Thorn W. D. Thorn Route 3 Denver C. Pickens St. Paul Methodist Church Oakland Maryland Hugh E. Wagner Marian Lee Morgan George Wagner Grafton Thorn Paul Davis Lumber Company

Visiting Here and Attending Various Local Events

Mrs Ethel Lucas of Charleston and former Graf ton resident visits Blueville. The Rev and Mrs Robert G McKinney return from Washington DC after attending the funeral of Mrs McKinney’s uncle D C Hall. James Tierney Warder graduates from Jesuit High Tampa and will enter University of Kentucky. Hugh DeMoss’s son visits Mt Joy PA. A gala farewell dinner marks the Monongah division change with Bryan Klauenberg welcomed as new superintendent. many officials attend and speakers praise leadership.

Ethel Lucas Charleston Grafton Blueville Robert G. McKinney Robley St Washington, D. C Pace Oney Morrison First Presbyterian Church Jed W. Robinson Hoskins F. A. Baldinger Motive Power Baltimore C.D. Howard Cowen Russell G. Dotson Curtis D. Decker Clarksburg Fairmont Parkersburg Wheeling Buckhannon Junior Clarke Clarke Coal Company William Christopher Christopher Coal Company Morgantown Showcakers Blaine Coal Company J. Bartlett Dawson Coal Company T. H. Hollen Ae B.& C G. E. Norris Bradford

Glen E. McCartney Honored as Special Guest

The event featured the honored guest Glen E. McCartney, with Lor and other attendees present to celebrate the occasion. McCartney received recognition for his contributions, while the gathering emphasized community ties and appreciation for local leaders.

New Potentate of Shriners Class Event at Grafton High

A school event at Grafton Senior High School featured a vnomics class serving a delightful meal with Principal Kenneth Haun permitting cafeteria use for the large affair.

Grafton Senior High School Kenneth Haun

Congress Criticized by Republicans Over Truman Blame

In heated remarks cited from page one, critics labeled the administration the worst in U S history while Republicans countered with sharp rebukes. House Republican leader Halleck of Indiana said many believe President Truman the poorest since George Washington.

United States Congress GOP House Halleck Indiana Truman George Washington

West coast reception cool to president amid remarks

Speaker Martin of Massachusetts noted that some people criticized the president. Representative Van Zandt of Pennsylvania retorted that such talk comes from a small boy. Representative Hope of Kansas, chair of the agriculture committee, commented on the frigid reception the president was receiving in the West.

Eaker Martin Mass Rep van Zandt R-Pa Hope

Pattern 9448 Toddlers Sunsuit and Bonnet Ad

Tiny pattern notice offers Pattern 9448 for toddlers in sizes 1 to 6 with a sunsuit and bonnet, complete with embroidered applique instructions and a Sew Chart. Includes 35 inch fabric and mailing details to Gnafter Sentinel, New York, plus add-ons in a Martin Pattern Book.

Martin

Senate Debates 18 Month Military Draft Expansion

Senators Morse Wherry Revercomb and others debated extending the draft for 18 months on a reduced scale. Morse sought a recorded vote while Wherry urged unity and fitness amid exhausted lawmakers. The final vote was expected after lengthy preambles and unanimous consent motions.

Diego Te Senator Wherry Nebraska Wherry Revercomb W.va

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