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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1954
Page
3
Brady headlines a contended AEE case with Dorali involved as proceedings unfold in court. Details remain fragmented but indicate ongoing legal action and key parties. The report highlights Brady’s role and the court’s handling of the matter.
In New York a food display company run by Miss Inman shows edible many wax creations including five foot tall ice cream cones and life size watermelons priced from five dollars. The display serves advertising and photo work, with a sculptor and mold maker among staff. A twist reveals dessert eclairs were once used as a joke on a dinner guest. Submarine bearings, and a 4 H Club meeting in Taylor County wrap the piece with local community updates.
June admissions list includes May Goff W Main Roger and Gwendolyn Kirk Hammond Lee Greess Simpson Betty Day Rt u Virginia Newton Rt its Discharges June Mildred Nestor Rt City Justite Johnson Washington Nellie Mat lick Tunnelton Jessie Bradford City Grace Hoyatter Kt 1 City Daisy Young Philipp HS My and Airs Quy Haskell Route 2 Wannessah as parents of a four pound four and one half ounce daughter born morning to Mr and Mrs Robert A Day Route 6 Grafton parents of a daughter born at 125 p m yesterday weighing 5 pounds 164 ounces
A fragmented item list references paper cups and plates, plastic forks and spoons, beans, olives and jamb, baked beans, and assorted foods. It mentions a family bilge and fresh bakery treats with fruits and cold cuts but the reader cannot confirm quantities, dates, or organizers.
Mr and Mrs Clarence McIntosh of Route 4 Grafton announce the marriage of their daughter June to Air Force sergeant Ben Treece son of Mr and Mrs James Treece of Concord North Carolina. The double ring ceremony was May 19 at York North Carolina. Mrs Treece is a Grafton High School 1949 graduate. The couple will reside in Texas where he is stationed.
Calendar lists June gatherings across groups including WCTU at First Baptist Grafton nurses aides, PHC with State Deputy, K of P lodge nominations, Taylor County Garden Club Blueville program, VFW Auxiliary birthdays observed, Golden Age Group at Mary Smith home, White Fawn Council Pocahontas convention planning, Pruntytown Homemakers at Adrian Tucker home, Haymond Youth Fellowship ice cream social at church.
Haymond Community Club members were hosted at Mrs Late Brown's home for a regular meeting. A covered dish dinner preceded a brief business session led by President Argyle Lucas. The program featured songs and readings.
The Beauty Shop Quartet of Betsy Linn Beverly Sin fel Janet Sue Boysen and Polly Orr sang for the Clarksburg SPEBQSA chapter. They performed tunes including Flustin Gown 1 Cor ton Town Sentimental Journey Basin Street Blue When You Were a Tulip and Carolina Moon. The group is directed by Mrs Noam Law and has appeared before fraternal groups and on local venues. Attendees included Mrs Marcella Riggleman Eva Boyles Ruth Owens Nora Turad ter Lula Cerrother Bertha Montgomery and others.
Mrs Roy M Newton has returned to her Maple A venue home from Monongalia General Hospital Morgantown after treatment for fractures from a swing bridge fall near Parsons. Mr and Mrs Roy Walter and cons Bob and Bill have returned after a two week visit with her mother in Grafton and Willie Walter of Thornton. Mes Anna Shield is in Philadelphia attending the funeral. Powekeees takakts near Suey who died suddenly in Miami Florida.
Betty Jane Rosier of Orat wed J L Heineman at 9 15 p m June 5 in Red House Maryland. The bride wore a powder blue dress with red rosebud corsage. The couple reside at 118 West Main Street. Heineman works for Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone, Bartlett attends Grafton Manufacturing.
A notice proclaims a college level program brought to Grafton for adults to improve earnings. It offers training in typewriting bookkeeping and business English with free placement service. Enrollment is limited and all applicants start together. Provide name and address for more information without obligation.
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