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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1955

Page

3

Human Consultants On Nursing Conference At WVU

Morgantown hosts a two week conference on human relations and supervision led by West Virginia University with sponsorship from the Dept. of Nursing Education. Notably absent are Grafton nurses.

Morgantown Dept. of Nursing Education West Virginia University Grafton Alpha Phi Sorority Alphonse €. Sootkoos Michigan State Dept. of Mental Health Elizbeth E. Fink West Virginia State Board of Examiners of Nurses C. Jeanette Oswald

Eight-legged calf born on Nebraska farm with three ears

A calf on a Gresham area farm in Nebraska was born with eight legs, three ears, two tails and a small broad head. It is reported as the offspring of a black Aberdeen Angus cow.

Gresham

Ore Relations Conference Opens At University

June 18 1988 Excelsior 4-H To Take Part In Camp Clean Up announced for June 18 at a Junior and Senior Excelsior 4 H Club meeting at Mrs Ruth Knotts home. The two clubs will run the council circle with theme Growth. Evelyn Knotts led the business session. Readings by Barbara Sampson Annette Kunst Butch Luzadder Lila Jo Dillon and Don Boyles followed scripture readings by Harold Summers and prayer by Linda Woodyard. Refreshments served to 22 members visitors and leaders.

Towles Excelsior 4 H Ruth Knotts Council Evelyn Knotts Groath Harold Summers Linda Woodyard Barbara Sampson Annette Kunst Butch Luzadder Lila Jo Dillon Don Boyles

Hemline guides chic spring outfits and leg length

New York fashion expert Herbert Sondheim urges women to choose hemlines by height dress type and leg shape. He notes knee length for many is unfashionable while mid calf remains versatile and suggests fuller skirts for plump legs and slightly shorter hems for shorter legs. He adds slim rounded calves remain the ideal shape.

New York i Herbert Sondheim Sondheim Dietrich Lucky

Knottsville Farm Women Hear Early Disease Lesson

The Knottsville Farm Women's Club held a meeting at Mrs. Charles Wilson's home to study Recognizing Early Symptoms of Disease led by Mrs. Hartford Haller, followed by a cancer film shown by Mrs. Helen Fleming. Jo Anna Moran led devotions with Mrs. Chester Sharp in charge of business.

Knottsville Haller Sharp Fleming Frank Kunst Harry Summers Everett Ludwick Ed Dillon Ruth Sturms Lloyd Sayres George McCartney Blanche Swisher Fred Forman Francis Drummond

Y M W Group Prepares Church Garden and Lawn

The Young Men and Women's Organization met at Knottsville church to plan and plant a garden plot and mow the lawn for a minister moving in soon. After work, a Wiener roast followed and Charles Gough led a business meeting with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Gough, Mr. and Mrs. Summers, Mr. and Mrs. Boyles, Mr. and Mrs. Forman, Mr. Ludwick, Leonard Williams and daughter, Evelyn Gough, Billie Nestor, Agnes Boyles, and Ruth Sturms.

Knottsville Church Charles Gough Gough Harry Summers Fred Boyles Fred Forman Everett Ludwick Leonard Williams Evelyn Gough Billie Nestor Agnes Boyles Ruth Sturms

Birth of Daughter to Mr and Mrs William D John

Mr and Mrs William D John of Tunnelton welcomed a daughter born at 6 24 p m yesterday weighing eight pounds one spine.

William D. Johnson Tunnelton

Howesville Ladies Aid elects new officers at church meeting

The Howesville Methodist Ladies Aid elected officers at Mrs Alma Chidester's home. Elected were Nellie Miller president Kathern Hill vice president Opal Dewitt secretary Flossie Myres assistant and Edna Sypolt treasurer A covered dish dinner followed with attendees and guests listed. Plans were made for the next meeting July 13 at Mrs Alice Loraw's home.

Howesville Edna Sypolt Isabelle Martin Flossie Myres Kathern Hill Eleanor Montgomery Elsie Chidester Hilda Rhodes Wilma Deahl Gertrude Weaver Vivian Weaver Etta Lines Clara Johnson Nellie Miller Alice Loraw Nacomi Weaver Ralph Martin Morgantown Minnie Bittinger Clinton Gordon Weaver Arnett Weaver Lyle Weaver Coro‘polis Joe Dewitt Glennfield Kore Chidester Warren Jimmy Chideste Kentucky Sylvester Rhodes Columbus, O Lester Rhodes Foster Wilhelm

West Main WSCS Entertained for June Meeting

The Woman's Society of West Main Street Methodist church was entertained for its June meeting in the fellowship hall. Members gathered for a planned program and fellowship activities.

Woman’s Society of West Main Street Methodist Church

Calendar entries note church and club events across June

Calendar June notices list multiple community gatherings including joint picnics, circle meetings, officer elections, anniversaries, and social clubs at churches and parks. Events cover First Church of Christ, First Presbyterian, Andrews Methodist, West Main Street Methodist, St. John's Methodist, District D of A halls, and local garden and family gatherings through June 24 in Marion County.

Friendship Bible Crusaders First Church of Christ Tygart Park First Presbyterian Church Florence Wilkinson White Rose Grove Supreme Forest K. of P. Hall Circle Andrews [Methodist Church Q.M. Sinsel Walnut Street Brotherhood of Firstsbyterian Church WMC First Brethren Church Stitch and Shatter Maxine Cooper Naomi West Main Street Methodist Church Lindsey Mahaffey Fisher St. John's Methodist Church Ruth Proudfoot Helen Johnson Flossie Johnson Violet LeMasters D. of A. Hall Jr. Quam Taylor County Garden Club Virginia Hanway Margaret Lambert Blueville Eagles Nathan Cyrene Musgrove Mt. Nebo Bunner's Ridge Marion County

Hospital admissions and discharges list with names

June 11 12 admissions include Lena Sturm James Grinnan Sylvania Walker Fleming ton Nahum Shoemaker Est her Devers Curtis Shaf fer Knotts and others. Discharges feature Paula Klepfel Sammy Poling Bowlesbore Hazel Sheets Ruby Mercure Richard Biasi Earl Thomas Anna Weese John Moran Orpha Poe Madeline Ball Joan Duncan Theresa McKeen Virginia Hanleker Bertha Tate. Also notes on African coast carp and church meeting with hostesses and a salad course served.

Lena Sturm High James Grinnan Francis Sylvania Walker Flemington Nahum Shoemaker Rt. 1 City Belle White W. Main Esther Devers Rt. 5 Johnson Tunnelton William Baugh Curtis Shaffer Knotts Paula Klepfel Rt. 4 Sammy Poling Bowlesbore Hazel Sheets Independence

Old Mexico Lives At El Rancho del Artista

A Central Press report describes Rancho del Artista near Coyoacán as a living Mexican hacienda retreat for artists. Pancho Cornejo guides the haven with open Sundays, religious celebrations, mariachi music, and a garden of Aztec gods, attracting US and Mexican creatives as well as foreign visitors.

el Rancho del Artista Emm. Zubryn Central Press Orfy Mexico Rancho Pancho United States San Francisco Cornejo Torres Bodet Unesco Republic Bor Juana Ines de la Crux Rancho del Artista

New Class Holds Meet At Haymond

The newly organized Young Adult class of Haymond Methodist church held its monthly meeting with devotions and a quiz led by president Joseph Fawcett. Refreshments followed for local residents including Mr. and Mrs. Mason Moats and others, with plans noted for the July meeting.

Haymond Haymond Methodist Church Joseph Fawcett Mason Moats Woodrow Watts Clyde Satterfield Lucille Henderson Dottie Lou Weaver Floyd Watkins

Visitors at the Boyles home host Kent and Charleston guests

Visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs Jerome Boyles included Mr and Mrs Ellwood Boyles and Dennis of Kent, and Mr and Mrs Kermit Boyles with son Jerry of Charleston, plus Mr and Mrs Leg Stemple of Philipp. Joan Duncan of 112 East Le llington streets is recovering after surgery at City hospital. Kathy Martin of Bridgeport Ontario is spending the summer with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Chester L Duncan.

Jerome Boyles Ellwood Boyles Dennis Kent Kermit Boyles Jerry Charleston Leg Stemple Philipp Joan Duncan East Lellington Streets City Hospital Kathy Martin Bridgeport Mrs Chester L. Duncan

Richard Greathouse Serves Aboard USS Hornet Far East Tour

Seaman Richard Greathouse USN serves aboard the attack aircraft carrier USS Hornet en route to the Far East on a Seventh Fleet tour. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Richard E Greathouse of Flemington.

Seaman Richard Greatholme USN Hornet Far East Seventh Fleet Richard E. Greathouse Flemington

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