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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1957

Page

3

Community calendar June events and meetings list

The calendar lists diverse June activities across local groups. Circle meetings at First Presbyterian and First Baptist churches, Knottsville Bible school evenings, O.E.S. and Woodmen Circle gatherings, Naomi Sunday School, Pocahontas council, sorority and DAR events, Golden Age Group dinner, VFW Auxiliary, Beta Sigma Phi Lake Riley outing, Oak Grove Woman's Club auction, Haymond Farm Club, and a Nathan Plum Cyrene Corrothers Musgrove descendants reunion with a noon basket dinner.

Naomi W. Main St Edith Jo Foley Elizabet Cummins VFW Alpha Mu Beta Sigma Phi Lake Riley Weston Oak Grove Woman’s Club Helen Wilson Haymond Farm Woman's Club Eva Boyles Nathan Plum Cyrene Corrothers Musgrove Mt. Nebo

Air Rearmament at Cavalry Southern Quarters

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a ceremony or event involving Air Rev onls af Fighter 7 at Cavalry southern quarters with references to Tank Morgan Knox Detach 1092nd and Field itington 4Tist Battal land of Ordn ant, suggesting an April ceremony or muster at a William ommand location.

Air Rev Onls Af Cavalry Tank Morgan

Personal notices of Poe Digman Carder families visit

Mr and Mrs C W Poe of St Charles St spent the weekend in Martinsburg visiting Poe's brother, a patient at Newton Baker Veteran Hospital. Mr and Mrs Paul Digman of Pruntytown weekend visit relatives Mr and Mrs Ray Digman and Mr and Mrs Buck McDaniel and daughter in Canton Ohio. Mrs Evelyn Carder and daughter Linda of Fairmont visit Roy Digman in Canton and attend McKinley High School commencement for son Francis. Linda plans to spend the summer in Canton with Connie.

C.W. Poe St Charles St Martinsburg Mr. Poe Newton Baker Veteran Hospital Paul Digman Pruntytown Ray Digman Buck McDaniel Canton, O Evelyn Carder Linda Fairmont Roy Digman Canton McKinley High School Carder Francis Mrs Connie

Hospital Admissions and Discharges Log June Nine

Hospital records show admissions on June 8 and June 9 for patients including Julian Rollins Laura Williams Richard Pike Judith Shahan Robert Kerns Cecelia Knotts Ave Patricia Wolfe Phyllis Wolfe Morgan Menesr Nancy Harvey Betty Louarvey Rosaleen DeBarf Andrew Spring Linda Moore MayNelle Thayer Sarah Thomas Morgantown Marjorie Moran Lincoln and others Discharges on June 8 and June 9 list Patricia Wolfe Phyllis Wolfe Julia Rollins Ida Wingrove James Minard Richard Pike Dela Bennett Norma Wolfe and more

Julian Rollins Brownlow Park Laura Williams Thornton Richard Pike Independence Judith Shahan Robert Kerns Simpson Cecelia. Smith E. Knotts Ave Patricia Phyllis Wolfe Tunnelton Morgan Menesr Lincoln Mattle Satterfield Nancy Harvey Betty Louarvey Rosaleen DeBarf Love Andrew Spring Linda Moore Steele Sr Reda Melten Newburg MayNelle Thayer Maps Ave Margaret Gawthrop Rt. 2 Sarah Thomas Morgantown Marjorie Moran Lincoln Bt Julia Rollins Brownlow Ida Wingrove James Minard Grafton Dela Bennett Montsville Norma Wolfe Lincoln St

Birth to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hamilton in Grafton

Mr and Mrs Paul Hamilton Rt 1 Grafton announce the birth of a daughter at 3 05 a m June 10 at Grafton City Hospital weight seven pounds le Maxine careu reported as the infant’s name with no further details provided by the notice.

Paul Hamilton Rt. 1 Grafton Grafton City Hospital

Knottsville News Reports Holiday Guests and Conference

Holiday guests at the Everett Ludwick home included Arnold Wilson Darrell Wilson Edward Beavers Lucille Henderson Ernest Luzadder and families from Ohio Washington Pa and Meadowlands Pa Also present were David Luzadder William Haller Rufus Rogers Peggy Bartlett and Patty Wilson Various Knottsville residents attended the annual Methodist Conference at Buckhannon and Bible school began at Knottsville School on June 10.

Everett Ludwick Arnold Wilson Darrell Wilson Ohio Edward Beavers Lucille Henderson Ernest Luzadder Washington, Pa David Luzadder Meadowlands Ross Lureadder William Haller Rufus Rogers Peggy Bartlett Fox Charles Gough Patty Wilson Howard Richardson Tygarts “Lake State Park Charles Wilson Gay Boyles Blanch Swisher Ruth Knott Everett Lu

Miss Ruth Hines Weds Robert Wolfe in Oakland Maryland

Ruth Hines and Robert Wolfe wed in a double ring ceremony on Saturday morning June 1 in Oakland Maryland. Rev. William A. Penn presided at 10 am. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Dave Hall. Ruth wore a white sheath dress with red rose buds and white accessories. They honeymooned briefly in Pennsylvania and will reside in Fairmont. Ruth is Grafton High School class of 1957 and Wolfe is a U S Air Force veteran now employed by Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.

Oakland Ruth Hines Robert Wolfe William A. Penn Red House Dave Hall D. F. Hines Wolfe Harry Wolfe Grafton Pennsylvania Fairmont Grafton High School U. S. Air Force Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Co

Nestorville Community Sees Wide Range of Visits

Carl Gainer visiting from Florida joins locals at Willard Shaffer shower hosted by Howard Shaffer family. Various relatives and friends including Girod, Summerfield, Righman, Nestor, Moore, and Shaw groups travel and call on neighbors across Nestorville and nearby towns. Baby David Allen welcomed home from hospital with family events.

Carl Gainer Florida Eva Shaw Neva Nestor Willard Shaffer Howard Shaffer Laco Shaw Jack Girod Owings Carrie Girod Washington, D. C Don Philips, Jr Fairmont Lindsey Wolfe Delbert Wilson Pleasant Valley Charles Foster Wheeling Bob Campbell Meadowville Anna Marsh Marsh Pennsylvania Virginia Summerfield New Jersey Ira Bolyard Lace Shaw Ida George Effie George Volga Arlie Freeman Philipp Burlin Isner Bessie Righman Philippi A. J. Righman Bob Price Grafton Britton Nestor, Jr Frostburn Louise Righman Rosa Righman Belington Kenneth Poling Moorefield Carl F. Nestor Homer Stewart Clifford Righman Jeannie Nestor Buckhannon Rosa Clayton Broaddus Hospital David Allen

Newburg Lodge to Hold All Day Convention June 13

The Rebecca Lodge District No. 6 of Newburg will hold an all day convention at the Methodist Church on Thursday June 13 from 9 30 a m to 4 p m Dinner will be served at 12 o'clock noon at the Methodist Church Oversight omitted names of Mr and Mrs John Silcott attendees at the banquet and families update readers on local moves Carl Silcott and son returned from Florida Carl Sharps and Raymond Sharps travel to Warren Ohio for work Carl Sheets travels to Las Cascas Tennessee to bring home Mrs Sheets Charley Barker accompanies Sheets on trip.

John Silcott Newburg Darrel DeWitt Grafton Hospital Rebecca Lodge Carl Silcott and Son Florida Carl Sharps Raymond Sharps Warren Ohio Carl Sheets Lascassa Tenn Sheets Charley Barker Mr. Sheets

DAR Planning Flag Day Tea Offers Public Invitation

Elaborate plans are under way for a Flag Day Silver Tea sponsored by the Elizabeth Cummins Jackson Chapter DAR. The event will be held Thursday June 13 in the Episcopal Parish House on McGraw Avenue with the public invited to attend.

DAR Elizabeth Cummins Jackson Daughters of the American Revolution Episopal McGraw Ave

Simpson News Events and Local Hospital Updates

Mrs Emma Stype returned home Saturday from Grafton City Hospital where she has been a patient. Miss Eleanor Ross entered Grafton City Hospital for treatment. James Warren McDaniel, three, son of Merle and Mrs McDaniel, underwent a tonsil and adenoid operation at Grafton City Hospital. Vacation Bible school begins June 10 at Union Baptist Church Simpson. The school runs 9 to 12 noon for two weeks with five age groups. Superintendent is Mrs Adolphus Beach.

Emma Stype Grafton City Hospital Eleanor Ross James Warren McDaniel Merle McDaniel Vacation Bible School Union Baptist Church Simpson Adolpus-beach

Hepzibah Club Conducts Music Meeting

The Home Improvement Club of Hepzibah in Taylor County met at Kathleen Cropp's home on June 6. Mrs. Leo Withers, the president, called the meeting to order and Kathleen Cropp led devotions. Louise Coplin discussed the month's lesson titled Today's Music and You, with music demonstrations through records.

Hepzibah Taylor County Kathleen Cropp J Leo Withers Kathleen Cropp Louise Coplin

Hair Care For Oily Hair And Shine Control Tips

Practical guidance for oily hair from shampoo choice to washing technique. Emphasizes selecting labeled shampoos for oil balance, thorough rinsing, vinegar rinse, combing wet hair from ends, and using clamps for curls to minimize breakage. Includes steps to remove surface dust, distribute product, and achieve better wave formation.

W S C S to Meet at Bailey Memorial Church on Wednesday

The W S C S of Bailey Memorial Methodist Church will hold its monthly meeting on June 12 at 7 30 p m Worship and program leaders include Mrs Richard Haney Mrs Dewey Drainer Miss Tessics Helen Harman Rebekah Mitch Mabel Reed and Mrs Joseph Rus Visiting relatives Mrs Thelma Bailey and family. A double lawn birthday party was hosted Saturday by Mr and Mrs Robert Marks for Candy and Bobby Marks with games prizes and gifts. A picnic table project for the school grounds was approved and Craft Day is set for June 18 at Camp Towles Next meeting announced at Edith Cochran residence.

Bailey ‘Memorial Methodist Church Richard Haney Dewey Drainer Helen Harman Rebekah Mitch Mabel Reed Joseph Rus William’ Bennett l Newark Del Thelma Bailey Sandy Jones Mary Goodwin Burl Jones Joan Smith Linda Jones Kenney Snider Gary Jones Vickie Marks Marlyn Jones Marlon Bensky Mike Jones Paula Snider Mary Biffle Janie Sipes Rusty Jones Betty Carder Kathryn Carder Gwendolyn Rus Stephen Rus Eugene Snider Donald Goodwin Gene Jones Charles Stipe Howard Hichardson Birdell Jones Frank Christian Edward Marks John Marks

Rosemont School Winners and Local Graduation News

Rosemont Principal Kenneth Little announces perfect attendance for the 1956 57 year listing Elizabeth Carder Pauline Serfiss Daniel Seeset Shirley Urtso Franceen Lemon Gloria Preston Rosella Bailey Analine Morris Edward Surelass Roger Morgan Kathryn Carder and Roger Bartlett. Wallace Sterling graduates from Davis Elkins College with bachelor of science, highest grades, plans to teach at Dailey Junior High. Birthday picnic honors Lawson Carder at Bailey­town Grove with attendees from multiple towns.

Kenneth Little Rosemont Seo Ond Grat Elizabeth Carder Pauline Serfiss Daniel Seeset Shirley Urtso Franceen Lemon Gloria Preston Rosella Bailey Analine Morris Edward Surelass Roger Morgan Kathryn Carder Roger Bartlett Jean Urtso Washington, D. C Anna Urtso Charles Sterling Herbert Brown James Grey Lawson Carder Baileytown Grove Lawrence Pratt Dale Davis Donald Gray Morganville Connie Shaffer Smithsburg Paul Sullivan Salem Ruth Kirby Grafton Line ‘Dy ‘Devart Bridgeport Cecil Springer Flemington Clinton Mitchell Robert Savage Dewey Drainer Birdell Jones Clarence Jones Pauline Haney Richard Harvey Kathyrn Carder Marvin Jones James Jones James Simon Charles Reed Linda Joines Gary Jones Charles Kelly Iveta Kelly Ann Kelley Michael Jones Virginia Jones Mary Lou Snider Arnold Simmons Linda Jones Patty Devart Billy Jones

Webster WSCS Meets for Flag Day Program

Webster WSCS meets at the home of Mrs George Gower Sr on June 18 at 1 30 pm with Miss Mary Elizabeth Wolfe Miss Karen Stead and Miss Nancy Getz presenting a Flag Day program Other items note visits by local residents to Buckhannon Clarksburg and Washington DC plus Mountaineer Boys State rep James Simons and Edith Purkey’s travel plans

Buckhannon Grafton Mary Fordyce Ina Warder Hugh Fordyce Washington, D.C Ray Bailey Clarksburg Arthur G. Bailey Herman Gots Mt. Clare Della Cottrill JSON Jack Sutherland Jeanette McCauley Robert Shingleton New Waterford Ohio Howard McWilliama J Painesville Aving Vincent 8. C. Bartlett I Brooks Elizabeth McNemar George C. Felton Pearl James Simons Stephen Simons Jacksons Mill Edith Rogers Fairmont Steephen Simon Edith Purkey Ronald “*Purkey Detratt Mich

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Circle No. 1 First Presbyterian Church Ruth Mollahan Mcthan Ave First Baptist Church Knottsville Bible School F O.E White Rose Grove No Supreme Forest Woodman Circle K. of P. Hall Leant Mursl Nderway Knottsville Nestorville Girard Kagohara Japan Haru Candy” Sueyama William S. Girard Ottawa Ill Camp Whittington Sarah Pat Tullo Copeland Hepzibah Club Helen Follett Union Drug CO Asement Wscs Robert Marks Candy and Bobig Webster Wscs Penney’s Penney
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