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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1947

Page

3

Mrs Clyde Turner Hosts Wedneday Afternoon Club

Mrs Clyde G Turner entertained the Wednesday Afternoon Club at her Yates avenue home yesterday afternoon from 1 15 to 5 o clock A luncheon on small tables centered with spring bouquets was served The attendees included Mrs George Joliffe Mrs V M Kerr Mrs Paul Malone Mrs V J McGonagle Mrs B F Clark Mrs Frank C Turnley Mrs L L Painter Mrs G H A Kunst Mrs Ed Steele Mrs W C Hanway Mrs J H Robinson and guest Mrs Howard H Holt

Clyde G. Turner Yates Avenue Turner George G. Jolliffe V. M. Kerr Paul Malone V. J. McGonagle

Mrs. O M Sinsel Hosts WSCS Group Meeting

Mrs. O M Sinsel entertained the Group 2 WSCS of Andrews Methodist Church at her Walnut street home. The event featured spring floral decor, a devotional led by Mrs. J D Goff, and a business session after the scripture read by Mrs. Arta Shomo. Attendees included Mrs. Hoye White, Mrs. Mary Wiseman, Mrs. O D Fawley, Mrs. Walter Williams Sr, Mrs. Harry White, Mrs. Walter Woolyard, Mrs. Arthur Yates, Mrs. J D Goff, and Mrs. R C McDade with guests Mrs. M D Reaser, Mrs. L E Mutilles, Mrs. Carmen Shahan, and Mrs. Arta Shomo.

O. M. Sinsel WSCS Andrews Methodist Church Walnut Street Sinsel J. D. Goff Artashomo Hoye White Mary Wiseman 0. D. Fawley Walter Williams Harry White Walter Woolyard Arthur Yates R. C. Mc Dade M. D. Reaser L. E. Mutilles Carmen Shahan Arta Shomo

Belgium 4 H Club Meets Recently

Mrs. Denzil Carder hosted the Belgium 4 H Club at her Pruntytown home for a monthly meeting led by president Alice Jean Grawthron. The program featured a devotional, roll call, a flat felt seam demonstration, member talks on Handi crafts Sewing Chickens Potatoes Pigs Backing Market Lamb and a closing America song with plans for the next meeting July 3 and reminders to bring Project Books.

Denzil Carder Belgium Pruntytown Alice Jean Grawthron George Prunty Jean Gawthrop Jackie Bennett Camilla Tucker Charles Prunty Mortimer Prunty Mary Lou Carder Robert Gawthrop America

Wallace linkage denied by conference and Wallace

SAY WALLACE and Wallace are denounced as a Communist front in a 1944 report. Thomas counters that the forthcoming document lists Wallace as an advisory associate of the conference. Both deny ties, with Dr. Clark Foreman urging the report not to smear by innuendo.

Thomas Wallace Clark Foreman Atlanta Henry Wallace

Community notices share June meetings and events

June 12 49 Daughters of America regular meeting 730 pm at Moats home Barret street. June 12 Mrs L H Greenwald hosts swing club at East Lincoln street 8 pm. June 12 Protected Home Circle meets V F W Hall 2 pm with officer nominations and birthday exchange. June 13 DAR meets 730 pm at Florence Wilkinson home Bluebird? Mont street. June 13 World War II Mothers Club 7 pm American Legion Home dinner. June 16 Quota Club 615 pm Ronny's Dairy Bar program. June 17 RTS Class First Baptist 730 pm church hosted by Belle Shay Eva Miller.

Mountain City Council Daughters of America C. C. Moats Barret Street L. H. Greenwald East Lincoln Street D.A.R Florence Wilkinson Bluemont Street Rhea Fisher World War Uy Mothers’ Club American Legion Quota Club Ronny's Mary Lough R.T.S First Baptist Church Belle Shay Eva Miller

Girl Scouts Hold Gala Weiner Roast

Yesterday evening Girl Scout Troupe No 1 gathered at Grafton City Park for an old fashioned weiner roast with Miss Jane Kirkpatrick and Miss Betty Williams as sponsors. Scouts present included Barbara Towles, Eileen Hawkins, Carolyn Costolo, Shirley Costolo, Coral Ann Booth, Shirley Bartlett, Joan Goff, Charlene Evans, Virginia Paugh, Janice Ellers and Marlene Proudfoot.

Girl Scout No. 1 Grafton Jane Kirkpatrick Betty Williams Weiners Barbara Towles Eileen Hawkins Carolyn Costolo Shirley Costolo Coral Ann Booth Shirley Bartlett Joan Goff Charlene Evans Virginia Paugh Janice Ellers Marlene Proudfoot

Congress weigh rent controls amid housing shake up

A national debate centers on extending modified rent controls for six months while plans loom to lift restrictions on construction and building materials. Sugar rationing has ended, shifting focus to consumer costs and regulatory changes anticipated this week.

Congress

Weather update projects heat with scattered showers

Humidity rose through the day with noon readings at 83 and forecasts showing temperatures climbing into the 90s before nightfall. Last night’s low was 63. At 7 a.m. the dam thermometer read 68 as scattered thundershowers are expected tomorrow.

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Energising 888 Tonic Promises Health and Strength

Overworked and tired readers are urged to boost red blood cell strength with 888 Tonic. Claims include improved appetite, energy, sleep, and immunity, with the tonic said to support digestion and overall vigor. Millions of bottles sold and available at drug stores.

Birth announcement for Cassandra Carroll Knotts

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Donald Knotts of 450 West Main street announce the birth of a daughter at a Clarksburg hospital. Cassandra Carroll weighs seven pounds one half ounce. Mother is Colleen Parsons, formerly of this city, who has been hospitalized five months after an automobile accident that broke both legs. Grandparents are Homer Knotts of Parsons and Mary E. Knotts of this city.

Samuel Donald Knotts West Main Street Clarksburg Cassandra Carroll Colleen Parsons Homer Knotts Parsons Mary E. Knotts

Correction notice on minister quotes in W C T U report

The proprietors acknowledge an error in yesterday’s report listing Rev Harry Eq as speaker at a WCTU meeting. The Bible thoughts were misprinted. the correct phrases are Keep Thy Heart With All Diligence and Total Abstinence. The paper regrets the mistake.

Harry W.C.T.U

Bloodhounds Probe Slaying After Bank Store Firing

Investigators sought motive after a gunman opened fire at a store killing two youths, then fled. Authorities noted rifts between local families tied to Rowan County Grand Jury indictments on moonshine and gun cases, complicating the case.

Johnson Rowan County Grand Jury

Wildcats Cont Lifts Output Amid Regional Coal Surge

Contd from page one the Wildcats describe a production target of 10,000 tons while the Big Steel mines in Western Pennsylvania’s bituminous field produce about 28,000 tons daily. This output nearly covers the region’s coal demand, highlighting a robust supply in the area.

Wildcat Pennsylvania

Teol Fungicide Promises Quick Relief at Malone Drug Store

An old advertisement markets Teol as a strong fungicide made with 90 percent alcohol. It claims to penetrate yes reach and kill more germs faster. The offer promises 35 cents back if not completely pleased within one hour at Malone Drug Store.

Malone Drug Store

The Blob Disease Types and Oxygen Therapy

The article outlines five blob related illness types affecting breathing and circulation. Type one blocks wind pipe causing breathing impairment. Type two damages breathing nerves leading to asphyxia. Type three disrupts blood flow with erratic pressure and shock risk. Type four deprives brain of oxygen causing mental confusion. Type five mixes several effects with chest muscle paralysis. iron lungs and oxygen therapy improve outcomes. The discoveries were made by scientists.

Geen

J Team of Minnesota Doctors Report

A group of physicians from the University of Minnesota led by Maurice B. Visscher and A B Baker includes R Brown John Adams Alan Hemingway R Anthony and J Elam in a notable medical collaboration at the university.

University of Minnesota Maurice B. Visscher A. B. Baker R Brown John Adams Alan Hemingway R., Anthony and J. Elam

Charges Continue on Beef Demand in Domestic Market

A report notes heavy foreign demand and robust domestic consumption for beef, calling the situation amazing. Officials discuss price trends and market factors influencing the surge, with emphasis on consumer spending and export potential.

Beef cattle prices surge at livestock markets

Agriculture department reports meat production last week reached 317 million pounds, up 46 percent from a year earlier, reflecting high cattle prices at livestock markets. The surge underscores strong demand and market strength across the sector.

Agriculture Department

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