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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1955

Page

3

Beowp Welcome Hosts and Guests at Club Event in Blueville

Mrs T W Heironimus Jr hosted the BEPW gathering at her Blueville Addition home on Wednesday June 8 with an indoor weiner roast and social hour. New member Mrs Rose Cole was welcomed. Refreshments were led by Glenice Cather with aid from Geneva Hilkey Jewel Crislip Pearl Gawthrop Blue Barry Wilma Evans and Nadia Weaver. Guests included Margaret Virginia Gawthrop Charlene Evans Carolyn Ash Hauk and Mrs Eleanor Kingsland. Marcia Malone and Isabelle Henderson will chair the next meeting at Tygart Lake State Park on Wednesday July 12.

T. W. Helromus Jr Business & Professional Women’s Club Blueville Addition Rose Cole Glenice Cather Geneva Hilkey Jewel Crislip Pearl Gawthrop Blue Barry Wilma Evans Nadia Weaver

Births in Chillicothe and nearby towns highlight expansions

Mrs Eugene T Ritter of Chillicothe announces the birth of Beverly Ann on June 9 weighing six pounds eight ounces. Ellen Hill is the mother prior married name Hill. Paternal grandparents include Fredrick Ritter of Marietta and Bernard Larew of Grafton. A second item notes a son born June 4 to Mr and Mrs Paul Larew, weight ten pounds eight ounces, mother Violet Funkhouser. Additional births include Mr and Mrs Ralph Chapdelaine of Badger Wisconsin announcing a daughter on May 31 Geen Rae and Anna Elizabeth Robinson of Grafton as the daughter of Mada Robinson, who met Chapdelaine at Wesleyan College Buckhannon.

Eugene T. Ritter Chillicothe Beverly Ann Ellen Hill Clarence Hill Grafton Fredrick Ritter Marietta,o Paul Larew Route 1 Thornton Violet Funkhouser Ralph Chapdelaine Badger Wis Geen Rae Ole Ann Elizabeth Robinson Mada Robinson Mr. Chapdelaine Wesleyan College Buckhannon Ang Hopert Marks Clarksburg Hospital Robert Lee, Jr Betty Christian Frank Christian John Marks Flemington John Leaveh Johnstown William Haney Cambridge Pauline Haney Dennis Payne Bridgeport Josie Layman John Limer Clarksburg Kenneth Moore Clarence Payne Harold Clarksburg Veterans Hospital J. H. Carson Nellie Whitehair Eugene Snyder Robert Marks Albert Bensky Cleveland, O Gabel Bensky Homer Brown Lindy Dewart Floyd Crouse Henry Crouse Washington Pa

Former Residents Bradfordesney Grafton visitors

John David Bradford son of Mr and Mrs John H Bradford of Buffalo and former Grafton residents earned the Doctor of Medicine degree from the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond on May 31 He will start an internship at Philadelphia General Hospital on July 1 Mr and Mrs Bradford and daughter Camilla returned home after graduation exercises and visits in Grafton

John David Bradford John H. Bradford Buffalo Grafton Medical College of Virginia Richmond Philadelphia General Hospital Philadelphia Bradford Camilla Dewey Drainer Gus Drainer Chicago Lawson Carder Lindy Devart Pearl Savage Robert Savage Hopemont Hospital Glen Crouse Carolyn Clara Mitche Arden Bridge Robert Brown Alice Bailey Henrietta Waller Dora Harman Martha Bailey Milliard Bailey John K. Harman Howard Caldwell Offie Goodwin Boyd Reed and John Webb Bridgeport Dewey Drainer Leah Daugherty Flemington Edward Drainer James Drainer Madison Mra Connie Poole Akron Guesis Lloyd Waller Joe Comisky George Gallo Gabel Bensky C. Caldwell Joseph Rus Rebah Mitch Clarksburg Robert Harman Rosco Wilson Salisbury N. C Violet Gibson Clarksburg Hospital

Four Couples Seek Marriage Licenses in Taylor County

Four couples applied for marriage licenses in Taylor County starting Saturday June 4. Trumper R. Canfield 26 of Independence and Betty Jo Paige 18 of Grafton filed an application. William L. Grow 25 of Grafton and Loretta Jean Peters 18 of Grafton received licenses. Clarence N. Neggett 20 of Clarksburg and Carolyn Gawthrop 20 of Grafton obtained licenses. Teddy Lee Haddix 26 of Grafton and Janice Irene Ellers 18 of Grafton also listed for licenses.

Taylor County Clerks Office Trumpr R. Canfield Independence Betty Jo Paige Grafton William L. Grow Loretta Jean Peters Clarence N. Neggett Clarksburg Carolyn Gawthrop Teddy Lee Haddix Janice Irene Ellers

Service Wedding At West Point Unites McCartney Curran

Mrs Clifford Curran and Cpl Maxine McCartney wed in a double ring ceremony at West Point Post Chapel. Bride in white dress uniform, maid of honor in taupe, best man Sgt Lloyd Hay. Reception at Acker quarters followed by a nine day honeymoon in New York state. Both plan to remain in the service.

Clifford Curran Maxine McCartney H. H. McCartney Grafton John Curran Philadelphia McCloud West Point Military Academy Post Chapel Teddy Boise Washington Taupe Stc Lloyd Hay Central Valley Acker West Point Pennsylvania Washington, D. C Massachusettes New Jersey North Carolina Ohio New York Grafton High School Bridgewater College Bridgewater N. J Woman's Army Corps Engineers Section GAC New York State Rivercrest Highland Falls N. Y

Quota Appeals For More Beds On Lending Project

At a Cozy Rest dinner meeting of the Grafton Quota Club a appeal urged more hospital beds for the lending equipment program. Mrs. Dorothy Hood led the business session noting seven new clubs formed in the United States and Australia. nominations for International Officers were read but postponed.

Grafton Grace Marie Bartlett Josephine Orr Geneva Hilkey Katherine Hawkins Grace Miller Mrs. Hood Rhea Fisher Mildred Debendarfer Lillian Marshall Bertha Woodyard Mildred Skaggs Winifred Heironimus Elsie Hardin Myrtle Rendle

Pleasant Creek Mra Notes Of Interest

Local items list visits among residents and families including Mitchells Kerns McWilliams and Perks. Names such as Belington Clarksburg Kennedy and Robinson appear with multiple households hosting and visiting gatherings. Curry powder described as a blend of 16 spices including turmeric ginger pepper cloves and cardamom seeds.

Herbert McWilliams Howard McWilliams J. B. Kerns James Kerns Ronald Bucknew James Kennedy Orval MrCauley Dorain Mitchell Luel Kittle Belington Wilbern Mitchell George Mitchell Delbert McCauley Ora Findley Clarksburg Samatha Robinson Vera McCauley Wood Mitchell Chenoworth Mitchell Roy Kerns E. McIntosh Richard Little Orval McCauley Earl Neal Clara Mitchell Wanetta Perks Norma Jean McCauley Louise Lucille Mitchell Helen Smith F. W Kennedy J.M. Kennedy Morgan and Carl, Keller Columbus Wongcott

Community Calendar June events in Taylor County

Local organizations list meetings and gatherings from June 11 to June 20. Highlights include Taylor County Historical Society 7 30 p m session at City Building and various church, lodge and club meetings at Tygart Park D A Hall or member homes with notes on picnics birthdays and officer or refreshments details.

Taylor County Historical Society B&o Veterans and Auxiliary D. of A. Hall Friendship Bible Crusaders First Church of Christ Tygart Park Circle 1 First Presbyterian Church Florence Wilkinson White Rose Grove Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle P. Hall Stitch and Chatter Club Maxine Cooper Naomi West Main Street Methodist Church Lindsey Mahaffey Fisher St. John's Methodist Church Ruth Proudfoot Helen Johnson Flossie Johnson Violet LeMasters

Hospital Admissions and Discharges Listed

June 10 hospital records show admissions for Paula J. Klepfel Rt. 4 City William and Madeline Ball Rt. 4 City Orpha Poe 345 W. Main Dellet Bartlett Webster Anna Lee Decker 231 Love. Discharges include Viola White 1109 W. Washington Minnie Murphy Rt. 2 Newburg Raymond Ball Jr Rt. 4 City Pearl Holtz 113 E. Long Richard Reed 505 Watkins Paul Isaac Rt. 1 Newburg Thomas Gall 470 Walnut William Moore 230 W. Washington.

Paula J. Klepfel Rt. 4 City William and Madeline Ball Orpha Poe W. Main Dellet Bartlett Webster Anna Lee Decker Love Viola White W. Washington Minnie Murphy Newburg Raymond Ball, Jr Pearl Holtz E. Long Richard Reed Watkins Paul Isaac Thomas Gall Walnut William Moore

Personal Visit Notes In Altoona And El Paso Families

Mrs Grover Stewart of Altoona Pennsylvania visits at Mrs W B Stewart home on Maple avenue. Lt Col and Mrs George F Peer and daughter Ruth Ann of El Paso Texas stop briefly with Col Peer's mother Mrs Lottie Peer at 1305 West Main street. The group was en route to Col Peer's Army station in Texas after traveling from Atlantic City New Jersey for a military meeting.

Grover Stewart Altoona W. B. Stewart Maple Avenue George F Peer Ruth Ann el Paso Texas Col. Peer Lottie Peer West Main Street U. S. Army Atlantic City New Jersey

Birthday Party Fetes Mrs Cox at Home Dinner

Mrs Arthur Cox was honored at a birthday dinner with guests from Niles Detroit Clemtown St Clair Gypsy Grafton and nearby places. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Ed Poling William Rucker Ray Poe Harold Poe Carl Devroy Archie Duckworth and many relatives visiting in celebration.

Arthur Cox Ed Poling Niles Ouiliam Rucker Grafton William Rehm Gypsy Lee Duckworth Earl Pitzer Robert Pitzer Ruby Duckworth Clyde Wilson Goldie Squires Creed Rachel Debra Kay Wilson Edward Beavers Roy Beavers Glen Nestor P. H. Johnson Della England N. J. Nestor

The Admiral home plan offers seven rooms and cedar closet

The Admiral, Home of the Week design, presents a modified ranch with seven well planned rooms and ample storage. It features a distinctive exterior with roof breaks and a centered projection, a projecting garage, large linen and cedar closets, and flexible dining options. Kitchen laundry is basement placed, with plans available through Grafton Sentinel Planning Service.

Admiral Grafton Sentinel Dept Elmgrove Ave Providence Rhode Island

Community Briefs from Thornton and Nearby

Mrs Bessie Steve and others visit in Lancaster and Clemtown. Elizabeth Pratt ill in Washington and parent at Prince George hospital. Virginia Travis undergoes surgery at Grafton City Hospital. Visitors include Hazel Odwin Mona Loughridge Esther Loughridge and Perry Hill. Dudley Miller returns from Chicago after two weeks. The Bloom family hosts visitors from Belington Marietta and Blueville.

Elizabeth Pratt Washington,d. C Prince George Hospital Virginia Travis Grafton City Hospital Dudley Miller Chicago

Arcade Building Room 24 Dial 24411 Clarksburg West Virginia

A compact archival entry notes the Room 24 Arcade Building in Clarksburg West Virginia with the telephone number 24411. The readable fragment indicates a location reference rather than a full event or notice.

Dial Clarksburg W. Va

Deeds filed in Taylor County Clerk's office since Saturday

Records show Beatrice Woodford and others transferring property to Mary Abigail Woodford and spouse in Thornton Fettermann district. Theodore A Price and Margaret M Price convey to Mike Miller land on Plum Run Fetterman district. Arthur A Boyce and Hattie S Boyce own real estate in Fetterman district. Davis W Evans dba Del-Marga Coal to Bernard S Wolfe coal lease in Flemington district. Delinquent Tax Deed transfers Roxie St Clair Fowler to Herman Friedman tract in Court House district. Kenny M Rosier as executor to Henry Criss and Lillian M Criss parcel of South Grafton land. Roxie St Clair Fowler to Harriett Dadisman parcel of land Three Fork Creek.

Taylor County Beatrice Woodford Mary Abigail Woodford Thornton Fetterman Theodore A. Price Margaret M Price Mike Miller Plum Run Arthur A. Boyce Hattie S. Boyce Davis W. Evans Dba Del-Marga Coal Company Bernard S. Wolfe Flemington Roxie St. Clair Fowler Herman Friedman Court House Kenny M. Rosier Henry Criss Lillian M Criss South Grafton Harriett Dadisman Three Fork Creek

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