Local Travel and Hospital Notes From City Report
Joe Moran and party visited William Carley at 115 East Knotts Avenue and William Bush of West Washington Street left yesterday for Baltimore. Mr. and Mrs. Linwood Young of Buckhannon stayed with Mrs. Young’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed McDaniel. Major operation on Miss Alberta Davis of 520 Gay Street at City Hospital Tuesday. Mrs. Marcellus Knotts of Route 1, Grafton, had minor surgery yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Carley
William Carley
East Knotts Avenue
Baltimore
William Bush
West Washington Street
Linwood Young
Buckhannon
Alberta Davis
Gay Street
City Hospital
Marcellus Knotts
Route 1
Grafton
Rose Breakfast marks start of Andrews event at church
On Tuesday noon to 2 pm the Andrews Methodist church lower rooms hosted over a hundred people for the Rose breakfast. Andrews Womans club sponsored the event with reserved seating and centerpieces of roses. Mrs P P Warden led planning and music with help from S T Seymour and several local volunteers. Local rose displays were judged with multiple winners named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews Methodist Church
Andrews Womans Club
Paul P. Warden
S. T. Seymour
Margaret Jane Payne
Anne Vance
Roberta Travis
J. Lee Evans
W. H. Longwell
E. J. Clapton
G. T. Vance
W. J. Frey
Lloyd Plum
John Newman
Woman's Club
Warden
Clyde Gilbert
Charles Carpenter
A. R. Carver
H. L. Noble
E. R. Bucklew
B. J. Clapton
Harry White
Dessert Bridge at Walnut Street Party Honors Kennedy and Frey
Mrs Vera Hamilton hosted a dessert bridge at her Walnut street home last night with six tables and pink rose bud centerpieces. The 7:30 course time preceded prize tallies with high scores going to Miss Bess Kennedy and Mrs W J Frey, while Mrs Charles Carpenter won the traveling prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Hamilton
Walnut Street
Bess Kennedy
W. J. Frey
Charles Carpenter
Community Meetings and Socials Planned Through June 17
A long list of local gatherings is announced including American Legion Auxiliary at the Moose at 8 p.m. on June 11, Lend-a-Hand Circle luncheon at Mrs. Elizabeth Handley’s home at 1 p.m., T. N. T. club hosted by Mrs. George Hamilton at 8:30 p.m., and King’s Daughters Bible class at Mrs. Blanche Newcome’s home at 8 p.m. DST. June 12 sees Naomi Chapter No. 12 at 8 p.m. in the Masonic Temple. D of A Council No. 49 at 7:30 p.m. EST. Protective Home Circle at Redmen’s hall. W CTU flower mission day at 2:30 p.m. at Mrs. O. M. Sinsel’s 338 Walnut St. Other events include sock social by Ladies Aid of United Brethren on June 13, joint women’s meeting of St Paul’s Lutheran on June 13, Hee Alums gathering June 13, Flag services June 14, DAR Flag Day observance June 14, Naomi Sunday school class postposed to June 17, and W S C S birthday garden party June 17. Also J.O.U.A.M. meeting and officer election June 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
the Moose
First Presbyterian Church
Elizabeth Handley
Beech Street
George Hamilton
Walnut Street
T. N. T. Club
King's Daughters Bible Class
Blueville Sunday School
Blanche Newcome
Naomi
Order of Western Star
Masonic Temple
Council No. 49
Protective Home Circle
Redmen's Hall
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
O. M. Sinsel
Ladies Aid of the United Brethren Church
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
C. E. Ware
Margaret Watkins
Blueville
Hee
Mary Parrish
Mary Louise Ridenour
Elizabeth Cummins Jackson
Daughters of the American Revolution
Kate Smith
West Main Street
C. W. Wells
St. Paul's
Virgil Rohrbough
Lune
Local Party Attendees Include Kennedy and Many Guests
The event honored Miss Kennedy with other attendees listed by name including Mrs. Frey, Mrs. Carpenter, and numerous ladies such as Mrs. C. M. Leith, Mrs. Robert Williamson, Mrs. Clyde N. Mays, Mrs. Charles M. Wells, Mrs. L. L. Painter, Mrs. Paul E. Malone, Mrs. G. T. Vance, Mrs. E. H. McDargh, Mrs. William J. Hussion, Mrs. G. H. A. Kunst, Mrs. G. H. Kirk, Mrs. Carl Lynch, Mrs. H. L. Potts, Mrs. W. C. Pem broke, Mrs. Dolores B. Curry, Mrs. Merle Watkins, Mrs. Harry White, Mrs. B. J. Clapton, Miss Ruth Love, Miss Florence Wittman and Miss Leota Griffith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Kennedy
Frey
Carpenter
C. M. Leith
Robert Williamson
Clyde N. Mays
Charles M. Wells
L. L. Painter
Paul E. Malone
G. T. Vance
E. H. McDargh
William J. Hussion
G. H. A. Kunst
G. H. Kirk
Carl Lynch
Crochet Heirlooms Prize Pattern Push
Beem tastes vary as readers are invited to crochet a square from the pattern issued by Grafton Sentinel Household Arts Dept New York. The notice asks for a coin to obtain instructions and includes space for name address and pattern number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton Sentinel
Household Arts Dept
W. 14Th Street
New York
N. Y
Claire Tilden
Sohid
GI Sentinel
Fifth Avenue
Ex-Barbour Man's Coming Wedding Planned in Philadelphia
Announcements describe the approaching wedding of Miss Kathryn Anna Adams to William Carmichael Trent. The ceremony is set for Friday June 27 at Bethany Temple Presbyterian in Philadelphia. Trent, son of W W Trent, is state superintendent of schools in Charleston and a George Washington University BA graduate. Adams is daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Ross Adams of Philadelphia. Best man will be Obed Poling of Philippi, with Mrs Poling, Poling’s sister, attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Anna Adams
William Carmichael Trent
Bethany ‘Temple — Presbyterian Church
Philadelphia
Mr. Trent
W. W. Trent
Philippi
Charleston
Trent
Charleston High School
Broaddus College
George Washington University
Washington, D. C
Naval Aircraft Factory
Navy Yard
Miss Adams
Robert Ross Adams
Obed Poling
Poling
Mission Society Program Fosters Cooperation and Unity
The First Christian church missionary society held a Maple Avenue meeting themed Building For the Future. Mrs J N Wagner opened devotions, Mrs R H Bunner reviewed Edgar Snow Rec Star Over China, Miss Evelyn Bunner read a West China college boy letter, and Miss Mabel White gave a talents talk. Led by Mrs Francis Wolfe, an upcoming picnic was planned as a key event. Mrs Jenkins hosted and refreshments for fourteen members and guests were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
China
W. A. Harrison
Edgar Snow
Evelyn Bunner
Mabel White
Missionary Society of the First Christian Church
Charles Jenkins
Maple Avenue
J. N. Wagner
R. H. Bunner
Francis Wolfe
Jenkins
Monthly Fisher Class Meeting At St John’s Methodist Church
In the absence of the president, Mrs Dale Zinn and Mrs Cody Grow presided at the Fisher class monthly gathering at St John’s Methodist Church. Devotions centered on Kindness with hymns scripture and prayers. Mrs Walter Beall led the devotion. After the business session a social hour was enjoyed with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Zinn
Cody Grow
Fisher
St. John's Methodist Church
Walter Beall
Piano selections by Reverend Lagenby at St Johns
A group performance by Rev Arthur Lagenby pastor of St John s featured a refreshment committee with Mrs Lena Powell Mrs Leon Proudfoot and Mrs Florence Lake hosting thirteen members and three visitors The July meeting will be at the home of Mrs C C Richman
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Lagenby
St. John's
Lena Powell
Leon Proudfoot
Florence Lake
C. C. Richman
Playground Party Planned Thursday
The Maple avenue playground administration led by J B Dry field will host a weiner and marshmallow roast Thursday evening June 12. All participants and friends are invited as get acquainted week for the Community Service recreation unit, with Elizabeth Gill and Paul Jewell urging neighborhood inclusion and a good time anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Avenue Playground
J. B. Dryfield
Community Service
Elizabeth Gill
Paul Jewell
Elderly Lady Is Feted On Birthday
A surprise birthday gathering was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Newman on Beech Street for Mrs. Annie E. Newman who turned seventy six. Attending were daughters Mrs. Tom Wright of Ravenna Ohio and Mrs. George T. Harper of Jacksonville Florida and grandsons Robert Shepherd Elm Grove West Virginia James N Zeh and Mrs Zeh of Cleveland plus Bill Newman. The visitors stayed until Tuesday before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Newman
Beech Street
Annie E. Newman
China Discussed At Session By Church Group
A session in the King’s Daughters room of the United Brethren church featured a Woman’s Missionary association program on China. Mrs Charles Keener led, with readings by Mrs Carlos Goff, Mrs Harold Waller, and Rev Mrs Lois Luzader. Articles titled Widening Horizons in China and Western China and Missions were read, followed by prayers, a hymn, and refreshments for twenty members and a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Daughters
United Brethren Church
Woman's Missionary Association
Charles Keener
China
Carlos Goff
Harold Waller
Lois Luzader
Robert Sloan
D. W. Jaco
Missions
Harold Knight
John Waller
B. F. Poe
Lloyd Bragg
First arrival the birth of Jo Ann Barlow
Mr and Mrs Joseph E Barlow announce the birth of an eight pound baby daughter Jo Ann born Monday at their West Main Street home This is the couple’s first child Mrs Barlow is the former Pauline Rowe Father works at Westinghouse in Fairmont Virginia guests Sergeant John Crane Mrs Crane and daughter Jo Ann Pvt First Class Robert Crane Pvt First Class William Crane returned to Langley Field Va after visiting their father Leo Crane Also present were Pvt First Class Guy Clarey and Staff Sergeant Eugene Casterline Entered Aspinwall Hospital J T McCollough 19 West Boyd Street Attend funeral Mr and Mrs D Grant Smith attend the funeral of Miss Lil Man Smith in Morgantown Return to Keyser Mrs Theodore Stillwell and children Timmy Ted Barbara Ellen return to their Keyser home after week at the Keyser residence
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph E. Barlow
Jo Ann
West Main Street
Virginia
John Crane
D. Grant Smith
Morgan Town
Lil- Man Smith
Keyser
Theodore Stillwell
Timmy Ted
Barbara Ellen
Music Camp Offers Band Chorus Swimming and Worship
State YMCA operates a summer music camp July 6 to 20 1941 in Charleston West Virginia with band and chorus training swimming and varied recreation. Open to groups and individuals located eleven miles northeast of Parsons box 507 listed for contact with reasonable rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Ymca
Charleston
W. Va
Parsons
Japanese envoy Yoshizawa may be recalled from Batavia
Comel reports Tokyo expected to withdraw Kenicchi Yoshizawa as Batavia talks yield unsatisfactory Dutch East Indies reply. Domei says final orders decided in Tokyo high command conference. Asahi notes Yoshizawa ready to depart, believes mission failed but not ruling out resuming talks. He has booked a return steamer and awaits Tokyo’s orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Comel
Kenicchi Yoshizawa
Batavia
Netherland East Indies
O Domei
New York
Japan
Yoshizawa
Netherlands East Indies
Tokyo Asahi
Neely Names Commission to Oversee WV Voter Registration
Governor Neely announced a five member state election commission to set up and administer West Virginia’s permanent voter registration system. Julius Cohen and Dave Gideon were named for six year terms, with C. Premont Davis Jean Stultz and Brooks Cottle for four two year terms. Cohen will be acting chairman. The panel will study practices, investigate the secretary of state, and advise the governor on election policy to curb fraudulent voting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Neely
West Virginia
Julius Cohen
Westward
Gihta University
Dave Gideon
Huntington
C. Pre
Mont Davis
Fairmont
United Mine Workers
Jean Stultz
van A. Bittner
UMWA
Brooks Cottle
Morgantown Post
Cohen
Commission
Secretary of State
Othe
College Orator Shines At Grafton Kiwanis Club Meet
Walter Wolfe Jr recently won the $50 Governor Neely award for best oration at Patterson State Teachers College this spring. He delivered the prize speech on Democracy during a Grafton Kiwanis short program after dinner at Cozy Rest Inn, drawing applause for delivery and subject. A brief board meeting followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Wolfe, Jr
Governor Neely
Patrmont State ‘Teachers College
Innight
Grafton Kiwanis Club
Cozy Rest Inn
Wolfe
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Moss Hart
Richard Aldrich
Cape Playhouse
Dennis
Mass
Moss
Gertrude Lawrence
Joe Moran
Andrews
Mrs. Hamilton
Alice Brooks
Ousehold
Eter
Maidenhair
Mission Society
J. T. McCollough
West Boyd Street
Aspinwall Hospital
Aspinwall, Pa
Neely Names Commission
State Election Commission
College
WISS
Wiss & Remington
Favish, Rowe TY End
Eathel
Turkey
Greece
Xoce
Betty Grable
20Th Caniary
Fox
Miami
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