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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1957

Page

3

Calendar June 14 Activities Gather Local Clubs

Calendar items for June 14 list activities at Taylor County and nearby groups. Meetings cover Boots and Saddle Club, Little League benefit dance, St Pauls Lutheran, Garden Club garden tour and picnic, Golden Age Group, VFW Auxiliary, Alpha Mu Beta Sigma Phi outings and picnics, Quota Club guest day, Loyal Class barbecue, WSCS tea, Stick and Chatter Club, Business and Professional Women, Oak Grove Women, Haymond Farm Women, Naffian Plum Musgrove descendants reunion, Delta Nu Chapter Tau Phi Lambda Sorority, ice cream social at Thornton Methodist Church scheduled through June 29.

Taylor County Boots and Saddle Club Fair Barns St. Paul's Luthern Taylor County Garden Club Rufus Yost Rock Lake W. J. Bush Grafton Woman's Club O Laura Beall VFW Alpha Mu Beta Sigma Phi Lake Riley Weston Rebekah Lodge Camp Riley Quota Club Grafton Wynee Heironimus St. Paul's Lutheran Church B. of RT K. of P. Hal WSCS Business Wynce Hieronimus Oak Grove tEva Boyles Musgrove tMt Nebo Church of Christ Delta Nu- Chapter Tau Phi Lambda Sorouty Supreme Forest Woodman Circle

Personal notes from Balti more guests and travels

Mrs. R P Bartlett of Balti more Md is a guest at the home of Mr and Mrs W C Pembroke. Mrs Edward Marks has returned home after a two week hospital stay. Mr and Mrs John McFadden Jr of Brownlow Park have returned from Myrtle Beach South Carolina. Mr and Mrs W E Byers and family of Sharpels West Virginia will visit Mrs Byers parents Mr and Mrs C W JT Lockard McGraw Ave this weekend.

R. P. Bartlett Baltimore, Md W. C. Pembroke Edward Marks Union Memorial Hospital John McFadden, Jr Brownlow Park Myrtle Beach 8. C W. E. Byers Sharpels W. Va Charles Davis Shelby’Run Road Forrest-McDaniel Paul Eleanor ‘Ross Grafton City Hospital J." B. Barnes Detroit Mich W. O. Cooper Albert

Local Birth Announcements From Grafton Area

Birth notices from Grafton City Hospital include a son born June 13 to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Collins of Thornton Rt. 1, a daughter born June 13 at 3 13 p.m. to Mr. and Mrs. James Jardine of 112 Spruce Street, and a son born May 27 to Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Brake of Morgantown. Albert Charles, eight pounds eight ounces, is the second son. the Brake family details include grandparents W A Henderson and the Brake family.

Carl Collins Thornton, Rt. 1 Grafton City Hospital James Jardine Spruce Street Robert G. Brake Morgantown Albert Charles

Local Lodge Honors At West Virginia Council Meeting

The 86th and 58th sessions of the Improved Order of Red Men and Pocahontas Great Council of West Virginia met in Martinsburg on June 7 1958 Christine Russell was elected to the board of appeals White Fawn Council No 4 Grafton won best report cover with a written report by Christine Russell and presented by Edne Poling Attending officers included Christine Russell Effie Gough Edna Polins and Idella Carroll The next Great Council will be held in Bluefield in June 1958.

Great Council of West Virginia Martinsburg Christine Russell Board of Appeals Grafton Edne Poling Effie Gough Edna Polins Idella Carroll Bluefield

Baby talk and early words in a homemaker guide

A homemaker suggests how babies begin talking well before words appear. Babies imitate sounds with jabber and double syllables like ba ba as they grow. Parents' pleasure at those sounds encourages repetition, and by year one some babies use 1 2 recognizable words to convey ideas to others.

Church Circle I elects officers for second Tuesday meetings

Church Circle No. 1 at Andrews St Pauls Methodist met at Mrs Hester Hargetts home at 2 pm June 12. Mrs Catherine Cuppett was elected chairman and Mrs Catherine Shafferman vice chair. Avonell Painter secretary treasurer. next meeting at Mrs Eleanor Bailey home Beech St. refreshments served to attendees.

Andrews-St. Paul's Hester Hargett Lula Perine Catherine Cuppett Catherine Shafferman Avonell Painter

Hospital Admissions and Discharges Report June 13

Hospital admissions on June 13 include Doro thy Collins Thornton Elizabeth Kuhn Warder Ave Mrs Cora Schmuck Kingmont Richard Ed dy W Francis St John Ross Kjolseth Boulder Colo Discharges on June 13 include Geor gie Hinkston Newburg Dorothy Crim Christiana Bt Linda and Sohn Sherman W Washington St Elizabeth Dooley Simpson Francis Braddock Independence Mary Snider Front St Sharon Findley Simpson

Dorothy Collins Thornton Elizabeth Kuhn Warder Ave Cora Schmuck Kingmont Richard Eddy Francis St John Ross Kjolseth Boulder Colo Georgie Hinkston Newburg Dorothy Crim Christiana Bt Linda Sohn’ Sherman W. Washington Elizabeth Dooley Simpson Francis Braddock Independence Mary Snider Front St. Sharon Findley

Big Dance Set By Elks Tonight in Grafton

A large spring social in Grafton is a free benefit dance sponsored by the Grafton Elks to aid youth baseball in Taylor County. The event, directed by Ralph Shahan with members of the American Federation of Musicians, runs 8:30 to 11:30 featuring a top orchestra. Public urged to attend in informal dress.

Grafton Grafton Elks Taylor County American Federation of Musicians Ralph Shahan

Beer and Eggs Collide in Holland Michigan Crash

A truck carrying 6,500 bottles of beer collided with another truck carrying 11,500 eggs near Holland Michigan. No injuries were reported and authorities investigated the mishap.

Holland, Mich

Tips For The Thin Miss Health and beauty guidance from HELEN FOLLETT

Practical advice for thin young women on styling and makeup to create a fuller look. Recommends soft full hair, poodle cut with care, round collars, restrained eyebrow work, slightly darker powder, careful rouge placement, facial massage, heavy night cream and gentle facial exercises. Suggests balanced diet and milk intake, plus moderate outdoor exercise to improve health and appearance.

Helen Follett Skinny

Memorial service for Rebekahs and IOOF held in Flemington

The I O O F and the Rebekahs held a joint Memorial service Sunday afternoon. The meeting opened with America, Chase Micheal gave the welcome, a musical reading by Mrs. Ethel Nicola, and readings of deceased members followed by a memorial address by Rev. Harry T. Rowe of First Baptist Church. Benediction by Rev. Rowe. Visiting lodges included Rebekah E lodge of Flemington and IOOF Lodge No. 152, Flemington.

Rebekahs America Flemington

Simpson Social Notes Reveal Local Visits and News

Simpson residents and relatives gather for visiting events across Philippi and surrounding areas. Families including the McDaniels, Bartletts, Wisemans, and Davises share time with kin from Philippi to Akron and Detroit, with hospital stays and travel noted among the gatherings.

Two Classes Hold Outing at Tygart Dam Weiner Roast

The Friendship Bible Class of First Church of Christ hosted a weiner roast for 54 members at Tygart Dam. A contest between the Crusaders Class and Friendship Class ran for three months, with Friendship Class finishing as the loser.

Friendship Bible First Church of Christ Crusaders Tygart Dam

Evansville Church Members Attend Reno District Sunday School

Evansville community notes detail church activities and visits from June including Rev. Garl Reid leading revival services near Newburg. Memorial notices report Rozella Watkins of Tunnelton funeral with extensive family survivors. Betty Mae Wagser wed Albert Wee Lot in Lakeland Maryland.

Evansville Williams Wade Wolfe Junior Harvey Marquess Darrell Funk Barbara Claudis Bolyard Fellowsville Ronald Jones Carol Sue Laren Gay Williams Gay Lawrence Newbure Ohio Tunnelton Benjamin Williams Rozella Watkins William Pyles Mount Israel Watkins Christopher Mettie Cox Bolyard Lewie Ernest P Bayard Clerch Foster Man Alof ‘Tunnelton Carl Awidebure Learlean Knotts Marie Miller Rowlesburg Evelyn ‘Watkins Germania Edith Sypolt Rowlesburs George Bolyard The Valley Methodist Church Rowlesbury Bet Y Mae Wagser Evelyn Gillispie Lakeland Albert Wee Lot Newburg

Three Good Chi by Alice Denhoff

Our own poultry show today presents fine recipes such as Chicken Fricassee from a California reader. Cut chicken in pieces and simmer until tender, then prepare a rich sauce with butter stock cream lemon juice and egg yolk. Garnish with lemon and parsley and serve with biscuits or rice. Also Texas Chicken Marengo offers serving pieces with olive oil and gentle cooking for flavor.

California Down Texas Way Texas Chicken Marengo

Paprika Chicken and Braised Chicken From Continental Menu

Instructions describe browning chicken with garlic onion and herbs then simmering with mushrooms tomato paste and green pepper until tender. Next a continental Paprika Chicken variant uses a jointed 3 to 4 lb chicken browned in fat, seasoned with salt pepper thyme onion salt paprika then simmered in stock and finished with a flour paste gravy and sour cream.

Europe

Republican Women Host Tea in Fairmont Saturday

Members of the Marion County Republican Women's Club invite area women to a membership tea at the Fairmont Hotel on Saturday June 15 from 2 to 4 p m. State president Mrs Fred P Becker of Fairmont will attend as an honored guest, with Mrs James D Mor of Fairmont serving as Marion County president.

Republican Women's Clubs Fairmont Marion County Republican Women's Club Fred P. Becker James D. Mor Marion County Group

Presbyterian School Ends With Sharing Ceremony

The vacation Bible school at the First Presbyterian church will conclude today at 7 30 pm with a sharing time for parents and friends. Certificates will be given to the children at the ceremony.

Bine First Presbyterian Church

Women Take Over Va Town in Eastville Mayor Case

In Eastville Virginia a town election produced seven unopposed council candidates and a mayoral vote won by Mary Shannonhouse over her husband William R. Shannonhouse by one vote. The new women-led slate defeated all male opponents, sparking rumors of a joke revolt. About 24 of 110 eligible voters participated as many were away at the Chesapeake Bay naval review. Five council seats went to wives by two votes, and one to a son by two. The mayor urged investigation and resignation, while the women offered no immediate comment. The women named include Florence Wilkinson Rhea Fisher Paul Moats Max Boyles William Whetsell and EB Robertson. Public attendance was low and the outcome unsettled local politics.

Eastville Virginia International Naval Review Chesapeake Bay William R. Shannonhouse Mary Shannonhouse

Pruntytown Area Social Guests List Many Attendees

A scrambled and fragment filled social note lists numerous residents and guests from Pruntytown and nearby areas attending gatherings and events at various homes including the Alferson Broadus area. Names like Mr. and Mrs. Delmar, Mrs. Dick Bartlett, Mrs. Hazel Bartlett, and others appear with locations such as Bridgeport Morgantown and Be r.

Alderson Broadus Jeese E. Riley Ge Ingr Christine Hinkel Giles Hawi Mra Gh Point Ni C Delmar Dick Bartlett Albert, Sayres Violet Ewers McGee Elsie Swiger Jones Iren Don Hazel Bartlett Giles Glark Neptune Bridgeport Henry ‘Richardson Gwe Shaffer Homer Shaffer Parker Leslie Hedrick Ipi Gordon Hovatter Pho Arizona Ray Hovatter Ballmore Virginia Ber Hugh, Woods Kenny Chuck Draingr Fton George Jey Lorian May Jham

Vermonith Beekeeping Yields Record Honey Output

Vermont census shows about 10 000 colonies. Beekeepers produced 400 000 pounds of honey valued at 122 000 dollars during the past year.

Burlington, Vt

Also Mentioned on This Page

Social Life Church Circle Elks Tonight Apna Cove Rebekahs, Ioof Coy McDaniel Loren McDaniel Rt. 3 Philipps Wave Bartlett Joel Wiseman Merle McDaniel Homer McDaniel Philippi E.D. McDaniel Webster Lura ‘McDan Creation MacShore Classic Dolly Anne Wood Evansville News Alice Denhoff Presbyterian Florence Wilkinson Rhea Fisher Paul Moats Max Boyles William Whetsell EB. L. Robertson Pruntytown Area American News Union Drug CO W. Main BT Desoto Pillar Morgan Motor Blueville
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