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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1947
Page
3
Pattern 9190 offers a sleeveless dream dress for girls with new high cap sleeves that stay puffed. Includes complete illustrated Sew Chart and transfers for sizes 6 8 10 12 14. size 10 uses 2 38 yards of 35 inch fabric. Send 25 cents to Graf ton Sentinel Pattern Dept New York.
Naomi Chapter No. 12 of the Eastern Star elected officers at a meeting in the Masonic Temple. Mrs. Loar K. Loar was chosen worthy matron and Henry G. Harter re elected worthy patron. Other officers include Rose Murphy associate matron John Hoskinson associate worthy patron and Dessie Gough secretary. Installations set for June 26. Guests from Georgia Elkins Buckhannon and Williamson attended.
Yesterday evening eleven DAR members and three guests gathered at Mrs. Florence Wilkinson's Blue Mount Street home for a Flag Day program. The event featured poems, readings, and a Wilson 1917 address excerpt, plus a brief business session about attending the state DAR meeting at Jackson's Mill on July 12.
Readers are urged to earn money weaving rugs and carpets from rags or yarns with Union Looms. No experience needed. About 31,000 taking part with setups costing under $50. Free books offered by Union Loom Works at 20 Factory St. Boonville NY.
The Quota Club meets June 16 at Ronny's Dairy Bar at 6 15 p m with Miss Mary Lough as secretary for conversations. The Ladies Auxiliary of the B of RT holds a regular meeting June 16 at 7 30 p m. The Bussiness Girls meet June 17 at the Post Office at 6 to go to Clarksburg hosted by Helen Shomo and Helen Shaw. The Veterans Aux Wary holds a regular session June 17 at V FW Lodge Hall. The King’s Daughter Bible Class meets at Evangelical United Brethren church June 17 at 8 p m. The R T S Class of First Baptist meets June 17 at 7 30 p m with hostess Mrs Belle Shay and Mi Eva Miller.
Members and guests Alice, Jean, Mortimer and Charles Prunty appear at a private gathering along with Camilla Tucker, Jackie Bennett, Mary Lou Carder, Freddie and Betty Jean Carder, Donald Dent, Harold Wilson, and Robert Mollohan, reflecting a local social circle event.
A good attendance marked the regular meet ing of the White Rose Grove No Supreme Woodmen Circle in the Knights of Pythias hall. Mrs. Louis Arble led the session as president and conducted the entertaining program. The brief business session followed with several matters discussed and acted upon. The degree staff exemplified the ritualistic work, well done and enjoyed by all.
Actress identified as Miss Brown was arrested after a chaotic scene at the Charles Fusari versus Tony Pellone welterweight fight. A rival party led by Betty Bunetta taunted Pasari, triggering name calling and hair pulling in the ringside area. Garden Police separated multiple scuffles as lights were raised during the disruption. Patrolman Brian McDermott escorted Miss Brown to a police station. she was held in a cell awaiting arraignment. She sought charges against Bunetta’s party, but the desk lieutenant would not accept the counter-complaint.
The Belgium 4 H Club gathered at Mrs. Denzil Carder’s home on Grafton Clarksburg road for its regular meeting. Jackie Bennett led scripture, roll call and minutes, followed by business and a program on project books with talks on sheep raising and other topics.
Pattern 7052 offers a sport yarn knit suit with a jacket and fabric skirt, featuring stockinette and garter trim and pleated-look skirt. Directions in sizes 2 4 6, with improved visuals, charts, and photos. Mail name, address, and pattern number to The Grafton Sentinel for the latest issue and the 1947 Alice Brooks Needlework Book offer.
American officials say the Communist aim is to regain Berlin city control, spread influence in western zones through propaganda against British and American policies, and push for rapid adoption of their economic policies in the Russian zone possibly by a new election before 1947 ends. In Berlin's 1947 four party race the SED won 19 percent, while Social Democrats led with over 48 percent.
Proud parents Mr and Mrs Junior Compton announce a daughter Judith Ann born June 10 at St Mary hospital Clarksburg weighing seven pounds four ounces mother Elva Watson father employed at Grafton Coal Co maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Charles M Watson of Blueville paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs C C Compton of Clarksburg Return to Grafton Mr and Mrs Robert C Richman of Charleston move to Grafton to establish residence in Grafton Bank and Trust Building Richman to assist in family real estate business wife Martha Powell to resume telephone operator job Recuperating at home Mrs Margaret Weaver of 242 Maple Avenue returns home to recuperate after hospital stay Will Leave Sunday Franklin Randolph Fort Pitt Shoe Store manager and daughter Betty Jo depart for Canton Ohio store to be run by E J Wyser former Fairmont Store manager Home for the Summer Miss Emily Malone Va University student spends summer with parents Paul E Malone Maple Avenue Birth Announcement Mr and Mrs Carl Devers Thornton announce birth of son born June 12 at Grafton City hospital first child weight seven pounds four ounces named Robert Lee mother Arlene Runner daughter of Mr and Mrs Runner Fellowsville Arrive Home Today Mrs C F Shafer Walnut Street returns from Asbury Park New Jersey World Woman's Christian Temperance Meeting June 5–10 and National Convention June 11–12
A brave girl ignored her fears to grab a rabid dog fleeing a building and trap it in an empty classroom before police arrived to test the animal. Later that evening Suzanne played her violin in a school orchestra concert.
An observer in Burlington Iowa predicted that by week’s end a 100 mile Mississippi stretch from Keokuk to Louisiana Missouri would flood to record levels. He cited torrential rains in Iowa Thursday night and noted the Nishnabotna River caused Hamburg to face its worst flood. Rail service halted and most highways except 275 submerged after a dike breach. The trumpet’s invention is dated around 1500.
A Capital Airways airliner en route from Chicago to Washington disappeared over Blush Ridge in Virginia. Crew included co pilot Robert N Creekmore and stewardess Margaret Wall. wreckage found after nightlong ground and air searches. Flight 410 had departed Chicago at 1 45 p m EST and was due in Washington at 6 35 p m with stops in Cleveland and Pittsburgh.
In 1946 after reconversion military duty, President Truman arrived by special train from Ottawa and refused to divulge tax bill details. He told reporters that his answer would come sometime between now and Monday as both chambers were in weekend recess.
Police say the May 14 strangling at the Refoule home near Peachtree Creek has no clear motive after a month of investigation. Jewelry worn by Mrs Refoule is missing and police are examining the possibility of rape.
Five members of the Boys State Supreme Court and seven Board of Public Works officials received fountain pens from State Police Capt. J. H. Fillinger at a Friday night event. The article notes that stock on good soil pastures healthier than those on poor soil.
Relief from those torturing pains or no charges. An absolute proven remedy. Only one trip required. Disabled persons may send a friend. 188 E. Fayette St. New York. Office hours Daily 10-8 Sunday 10-5. Permanently located with overnight accommodations.
Terrell continues noting no new construction is planned at Huntington. The board aims to improve facilities for children through alterations to existing quarters rather than building anew.
Weston and St Marys institutions housed mentally ill youths in cramped quarters. About a year ago they moved to Huntington. The board and hospital officials have pressed to improve housing and care since then. At St Marys plans call for $27000 in the new budget starting July 1 to build a dormitory and vocational facilities. Two buildings currently serve separate housing for mentally ill boys and girls.
Church notices and community reminders appear in this brief segment. Readers are invited to note service schedules, event dates, and church group activities listed for the coming week.
McConkey Free Methodist Cherry Run announces Sabbath School at 10 a.m. led by Morris, Church Class Meeting at 11 a.m. led by C Summers, Young People’s meeting at 7 p.m. led by Cela McCoy, preaching at 7:30 p.m. Prayer service Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
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