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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1957
Page
3
Fragmentary report references California and Penn State, players and walks with few clear facts. The text mentions a sophomore and a first loss, with scattered names and actions but no coherent event or outcome to summarize.
A dense calendar lists June 13 gatherings across Grafton and Blueville including Epsilon Epsilon Tau Phi Lambda at Mrs. Ellen Tingler home, DAR tea by Elizabeth Cummins Jackson Chapter, WCT A at St. John's, American Legion Auxiliary at Y M C A, and St Pauls Lutheran evangelism committee. Additional June 14 to 29 events cover garden tours, club dinners, picnics, dances, and reunions with multiple hostesses and venues such as Rock Lake, Camp Riley, Mt. Nebo Church of Christ, and the Grafton Hotel.
Mr and Mrs W H Chenoweth of Grand Street are spending a few days in Cincinnati visiting their son Dr Chenoweth and family. They will attend the high school graduation of their granddaughter Judy. Mr and Mrs John Burdette of Beech Street have returned from a business visit to Pittsburgh. Mrs Marge Penrod of Bethesda MA is visiting friends and relatives here.
The June 12 hospital report lists admissions including Linda Sherman and John Sherman on W Washington Street along with Doris DeBarr on Rt 2 and Clelland Sigley on Tun nelton. Discharges enumerate Gene Hamilton on Rt 1 and Dorthy Collins on Thornton. A note mentions staff at a snack bar and then references the fall of China’s Manchu dynasty in 1911 by revolutionary forces.
The Easter Peters Youth Adult class of the Fetterman Methodist Church recently traveled to Tygart Lake State Park for a regular meeting. A short business session was led by president Mrs Barbara Wyckoff and plans for a July covered dish dinner at Traders Cabin in Buckhannon were discussed. Attendees enjoyed roasting marshmallows, singing, and park activities.
Mr and Mrs Carl Boylen and daughter Jaent Sue return home on Mackin Street after attending Rev Dale Stalnaker s graduation from United Theological Seminary where he earned the bachelor of divinity degree He will serve in the Parkersburg Circuit West Virginia Conference beginning June 16 Also noted were Rev Julia Shrader of Fairmont and Rev William Hamilton who will take pastorates in Florida Others attending included Rev and Mrs John Springer Rev and Mrs C D Edman and children Buckhannon Rev and Mrs Robert Evans of Fairmont and Mrs Maude Boylen of Philippi Pyxngsmddh-
A large procession of mourners gathered for the funeral of Mrs. Ada P. Gall with many attendees from Morgantown Cumberland Belington Philippi Clarksburg Bridgeport Huntington Parkersburg and Fairmont. The list included Mr and Mrs McConnell and daughter Terra Alta and others from area towns and surrounding states.
District No. 3 of the F O E met at Kingwood on Sunday June 9 with plans announced for the grand aerie and auxiliary to meet in New York in July. The Kingwood auxiliary served refreshments after business. Grafton auxiliary schedules a June 17 meeting with a covered dish supper and a birthdays party for June. Members asked to bring a covered dish and birthday gift. next meeting place to be announced.
Church Circle No 7 WSCS at Andrews St Pauls Methodist met at Mrs W C Hanway home with Miss Virginia Hanway co host, election held electing Virginia Hanway as chairman.
Mr and Mrs John McCue of Rt 3 announce the birth of a daughter at Grafton City Hospital on June 12 at 8 30 pm. The baby weighs eight pounds four ounces.
The Daily Vacation Bible School of the Evangelical United Brethren will hold closing exercises at 7 30 PM Sunday June 16 after two weeks of sessions from June 3 Students taught in four departments include Intermediate 16 Primary 39 Beginners 19 and Junior 44 totaling 118 Enrollments. Plans for a July covered dish dinner honor Mrs George Shingleton were made and hostesses served refreshments at the close of the meeting.
The Pruntytown WSCS met at Mrs Paul Bartletts home in Blueville with Mrs Stella Maxwell as devotional chairman and Miss Ada Larew presenting the lesson A Light Unto Our Feet. Mrs C C Larew Jr, retiring president, opened the session and reports were heard. Rev C E Hawkins led an installation service for the new officers and Mrs Debendarfer announced the Conference Union Memorial Hospital in Clarksburg.
A revival gathering continues six miles west of New Byg on Route 92 at the Tri Union Schoolhouse with Rev. Carl Reid as speaker. Services begin at 8 p.m. daylight saving time.
The White Rose Grove No 2 met at the K of P Hall with Norma Jaco presiding. Marian Nestor was welcomed as West Virginia representative and received a special opening ceremony. Florence H. Jessen sent congratulations from the national president as the grove reported on activities and conventions.
Edith Jo Foley urged Epsilon Tau Phi Lambda members to attend a gathering at Mrs Ellen Tingler's home on June 13. A grove meeting will feature a covered dish dinner for members and families at the Tygart Dam area third picnic site with Path Jo Foley and Bessie Loury arranging. Attendees include Mrs Miranda Nestor and others listed.
The Blueville Church young adults class met in the social hall with Harman presiding. They planned an outing in July and arranged refreshments served by Mrs. Har rs, the Rogers family, and other listed members. The note mentions Fort Smith and Gas discovery context.
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