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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1941

Page

3

Mrs Stutler Named Junior Vice President in GAR Ladies

Mrs Josephine Stutler of this city was elected junior vice president of the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic at the 60th West Virginia encampment in Clarksburg. Other officers include Mrs Lucy Price of Fairmont as president and Miss Anna Virginia Rector of Clarksburg as treasurer. The Woman's Relief Corps elected Mrs Kathryn Phares as president. Civil War veteran A T McMurray and William Satow planned the next encampment site. Wynne Williamson presided as toastmaster at a banquet closing the three day meeting.

Josephine Stutler Grand Army of the Republic West Virginia Clarksburg Lucy Price Fairmont Ethel Rose McMechen Marjorie Ochsenbein Martin Ferry Ohio Anna Virginia Rector Clara Smallwood Martinsburg Winona Kahl Tridelphia Mollie R. Broome Keyser Verna Sears Moundsville Blanche Koontz New Martinsville Ida Koontz Morgantown Margaret Prettyman Woman's Relief Corps Waldo Hotel

Mrs. Hamilton Hosts T. N. T. Club Night

Mrs. George Hamilton of Walnut Street entertained the T. N. T. club on Wednesday evening with eight party and banco. Three tables were in play with prizes awarded to Mrs. Earl Ridenour, Mrs. Hamilton, Miss Marion Gough, and guest Mrs. Fonda Larue. Mrs. Harl Bennett of Grand Street will host the next meeting.

T. N. T. Club George Hamilton Walnut Street Banco Earl Ridenour Hamilton Marion Gough Fonda Larue Harl Bennett Grand Street

Pretty Party Hosted by Mrs J F Holt Reveals Bridge Night

Mrs James F Holt of Maple Avenue entertained a group of friends for bridge last evening. Sixteen guests attended a finely detailed event with spring themed accessories at four tables and garden flowers throughout the rooms.

J. F. Holt James F. Holt Maple Avenue

Community organizational events for June schedule

A series of June meetings and social gatherings are listed for Naomi chapter Eastern Star D A Corneil Daughters of American Revolution and others. Activities include sock socials flag services flower mission programs birthday garden party and a district council meeting with locations in Blueville Lincoln West Main St Wehn hall and Cozy Rest Inn.

Naomi Chapter Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple D. of A. Corneil No Protective Home Circle Redmen's Hall Woman's Christian Temperance Union O. M. Sinsel Walnut Street Ladies Aid of the United Brethren Church St. Paul's Lutheran Church C E. Ware Margaret Watkins Blueville Addition Hee Mary Parrish Blueville Mary Louise Ridenour Elizabeth Cummins Jackson Daughters of the American Revolution C. W. Wells St. Paul's Virgil Rohrbough West Main Street Wehn Hall Philathea First Baptist Church L. L. Bradley

Salad Ceremony Brings Prizes to Noble and Lynch

After the games a salad course was served and prizes awarded to Mrs. H. L. Noble and Mrs. Carl Lynch. The guest list includes Mrs. Noble, Mrs. Lynch, Miss Evelyn Welch, Miss Ruth Welch, Mrs. William D. Fisher, Mrs. J. S. Palmer, Mrs. Chester Huff, Mrs. H. L. Potts, Mrs. W. Merle Watkins, Mrs. C. M. Leith, Mrs. B. R. Bucklew, Miss Charlotte Rendle, Mrs. H. H. Holt and Mrs. Cc. M. Wells.

H. L. Noble Carl Lynch Noble Lynch Evelyn Welch Ruth Welch William D. Fisher J. S. Palmer Chester Huff H. L. Potts W. Merle Watkins C. M. Leith B. R. Bucklew Charlotte Rendle H. H. Holt Cc. M. Wells

Flower Quilt Beautifies Bedroom with Rose-in-Bloom design

A vintage Quilt pattern promotes Rose-in-Bloom titled piece for bedroom decor. It promises prize potential and includes a Block Chart, cut pieces, yardage details, color schemes, and care instructions. Purchase requires ten cents mailed to Grafton Sentinel Household Arts Dept New York NY.

Grafton Sentinel Household Arts Dept Width Street New York N.Y

Trail Blazers To Play For Nursery School Benefit

Jack Dunigan and the Trail Blazers from station WMMN Fairmont will headline a Monday June 26 old time square and round dance for the Day Nursery Mothers Club. Featured accordion Sammie Earl fiddle guitar and Gertrude Miller as soloist promise a full evening of lively dance music. The group, known for radio broadcasts twice daily, aims to attract a capacity crowd for the fundraiser.

Jack. Dunigan Trail Blazers WMMN Fairmont Moose Home Jack Sammie United States Earl Gertrude Miller Jimmie Mother's Club

Mrs Longwell Named State Fine Arts Club Leader

Parkersburg president of the West Virginia Federation of Women's clubs announced the appointment of Mrs. W. H. Longwell of this city as chairman of the Federation's Fine Arts department. A recent arrival from Wheeling she has led local women’s clubs and gained statewide recognition as a gifted dramatic reader.

J. Maurice Bodkin Parkersburg West Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs W. H. Longwell Federation Longwell Grafton Wheeling Woman's Club Maryland Pennsylvania

Second Conscientious Objector Goes To Camp

Charleston June 12 The state selective service headquarters announced a second conscientious objector assignment to a labor camp at Grottoes Virginia for work of national importance. Arlie Calvin McGee of Burlington County is directed to report June 30. The first case is William Arthur Hamlin of Huntington who registered with Cabell County draft board No. 2 and was assigned to the same Virginia camp.

Charleston Grottoes State Selective Service Arlie Calvin McGee Burlington County William Arthur Hamlin Huntington Cabell County Virginia

Briefly Told Briefly Told Goes To Wedding

Mrs Margaret Adlington travels to Philadelphia to attend her granddaughter’s wedding.

Margaret Adlington Philadelphia

Sewing Club Picnic At Airport Park

Members of the S and C sewing club enjoyed a Tuesday evening picnic hosted by Miss Beulah Bailey at Harrison County Airport Park. Gifts were exchanged, outdoor games and social conversation followed a bountiful lunch, with guests from Clarksburg and local members attending. The June 24 meeting is set for Mrs. John H. Evans on West Main Street.

S. and C. Sewing Club Beulah Bailey Harrison County Airport Rauline Sapp Sarah Sayres Ivy Toulse Bayres Bond, Reade Ais Marry Greenwald Albert Willis John R.evans Alfred Newton Arble Gladys McDaniel Clarksburg Josephine Kiger Charlene Evans Jimmy Harry Lewis Greenwald John H. Evans Ton West Main Street

Charles Town Plans 29th Annual Horse Show

Charles Town announces the 29th annual Charles Town Horse Show on June 18 and 19 at the Jockey Club grounds. Secretary C M B Brown said entries are among the largest in years with eight heavy draft classes opening day and seven thoroughbred classes the next day.

Charles Town Charles Town Horse Show Association C. M. B. Brown Charles Towns Jockey Club

Huntington Widow Dies, Widow of Deceased Priest

Mrs. Sallie Griffin McCarthy 82 widow of the Rev. John McCarthy died today in Huntington. She is survived by a daughter Mrs H Clay Worth wife of the Huntington common pleas judge and a son Griffin McCarthy of St Louis.

Weather Bureau Project Funds Hit Wood County

The State Weather Bureau in Wood County, Huntington, announces a WPA allotment of 3428 dollars to compile West Virginia weather data. The U S Weather Bureau will provide 775 dollars to prepare station histories and compare, correct, extend, and duplicate old meteorological records from cooperative observers. Additional WPA funds cover street and sewer improvements in Mullens, Wyoming County.

Huntington West Virginia Wood County WPA Weather Bureau U.S. Department of Commerce Mullens Wyoming County

Music Camp at YMCA State Camp Charleston West Virginia

A YMCA operated music camp with band and charts training plus swimming recreation and worship programs. July 6 to July 20, 1941 rates reasonable. Camp open to groups. Located eleven miles northeast of Parsons. Box 507 Charleston West Virginia.

State Ymca Charleston W. Va Parsons

Woman’s Vitality Tonic Prompts Energy and Wellness

Uncertain OCR text praising a tonic claimed to rebuild red blood cells and aid digestion. It suggests relief for tired, overworked individuals with stomach and digestion issues. The fragment mentions improved looks, energy, and revived tissue, urging readers to try the product for better health.

Titoce

Pattern 381 offers sun-frock or sport frock options

Wardrobe on a budget with pattern 381 by Claire Tilden gives two versions: a sun-frock with wide neck in front and low back, and a sport frock with side yokes. Both feature bloused bodice lines, a back sash, and two pocket sizes. Misses and women sizes 12 through 40. fabric needs listed. order form and postage details provided.

Claire Tilden Grafton Sentinel Pattern Department Fifth Avenue New York

Lewisburg and Mullens Share Project Funds

Fragmentary text shows Mullens plans to send 33,929 dollars and Lewisburg 11,880 dollars for a local project at Lewisburg. The note mentions a joint effort and funding figures pending confirmation.

Lewisburg Mullens

Virginia Head Appointed WPA Training Consultant

Dr. Tyler F. Haygood, head of the Virginia university department, has been named training consultant for the Recreation Service of the WPA in Washington. His appointment was announced in Huntington on June 12.

Huntington Tyler F. Haygood Sonosant Virginia ‘University Wea Ace WPA So Hick Washington

Former U S Marshal Harry H Humphries Dies in Delaware

Charleston June 12 Harry H Humphries 43 a former chief deputy U S Marshal for southern West Virginia and once owner of the Humphries Motor Sales company at South Charleston died yesterday of a heart attack at his home in Delaware Ohio He had operated an automobile sales business at Delaware for the last seven years He served decades ago in law enforcement and held various public posts

Charleston Harry H. Humphries U. S West Virginia Humphries Motor Sales Company South Charleston Delaware

German naval commandments on Robin Moor sinking questioned

Berlin officials said they still lack authenticated details about the Robin Moor sinking. An authorized spokesman noted that German naval commanders and submarines are bound by international law guidelines and instructed to act in strict accordance with them.

Berlin Robin Moor

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Annabel P. Swisher Society Reporter Mrs. Hamilton Diamonds Skaggs & Company Alice Brooks Copa Gas House State Woman’'s Club Grafton Lady Charles William Barkins Langley Field Zella Barkins R. L. Minter High Street Mary Maxwell West Union James Foy Washington, D. C James Columbia University School of Law Robert Heck City Hospital Naomi Lee Murphy E. Main Street W. W. Smith Ross Street William McDaniel Route 4 Sewing Club Airport Park A. & C. Club Charles Town Planning State Weather Bureau Heinz Baty Foods Junior Foods Heinz Ketchup S.S.S Stan Cynthea Sunny Tucker Ues Errol Hite Orieea Chat Gaee Rumford Genang Tack Dees Hess Landen
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