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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1956

Page

3

Grafton Woman Crowned Queen at C E S Meeting Hostess Flemington Chapter No 126

Flemington Chapter No 126 of the Eastern Star hosted a meeting with Mrs Mildred Frum as Matron and Mrs Patricia Conductress among officers. A Queen for a Night selection honored visiting matrons and patrons, followed by a dining room reception. Members and guests from Flemington and nearby chapters attended, with gifts and a shower for three Star Points.

Flemington Eastern Star Mildred Frum Wiliam Frum Heenas Gertrude € Jnsel Patricia Conductress Vietta Ting Betty Naom! - No Grafton Fireman High School Ttet Shirley Bhatter Erma Sandy Jeanie Riffle Betty Richardson Fecal-Chapter Brannon K. I Clarence E. Biffle Rob‘Waves Herrs Marguerite Williams Hawkins Elizabeth Phillis Garnet Stroud Lillian Barr Viry Carl Barr Amer Levy Parsons U Lucille Pace Pine Betty Riffé Brannon L.riffle Vietta Hawkins Susie Jane Hotsinpiller Mary Ellen Haney

Newburyport High Pupils Back Monthly Dress-Up Day

A poll of 200 Newburyport High School students shows more than one third favor a dress-up day once a month. The annual dress-up day features students swapping casual wear for sport coats, slacks, suits and dresses. Forty students reportedly favor dress-up day every day.

Newburyport Mass Newburyport High School

Calendar of Local Meetings and Club Events June 16 24

Calendar notes dozens of June events across Taylor County communities. Meetings span historical society Eagles auxiliaries W M S and church circles, with locations including City Building Pruntytown K P Hall and St Johns Methodist. Includes a bears honey trivia line at end.

Taylor County Historical Society Eagles Eaton Ladies Auxiliary B. of R. T K. of P. Hall Eagles Auxiary Hec Alum Arbean Graves Prumtytown Methodist Church Chester Sinsel Ira Culp Carolyn “Duckworth Grafton St. John's Methodist Church

Carol Hedrick to Marry Raymond Bolyard

Brownlow Park residents Mr and Mrs Garrett Hedrick announce the betrothal of their daughter Carol Ann Hedrick to Raymond Wayne Bolyard son of Mr and Mrs Britton Bolyard of Fellowsville The couple plan an open church wedding on Sunday July 1 at 2 p m at Blueville Methodist Church Carol is a 1955 graduate of Grafton High School and works at Jitney Jungle. Bolyard a 1954 Fellowsville High School graduate employed by a Morgantown construction company

Garrett Hedrick Brownlow Park Carol Ann Raymond Wayne Bolyard Britton Bolyard Fellowsville Grafton High School Bolyard Fellowsville High School Morgantown Blueville Methodist Church

Karen Clelland Appointed Grand Rainbow Officer

Karen Clelland former Worth Advisor of the Order of Rainbow for Girls in Grafton Assembly No 29 was named Grand Confidential Observer for the coming year after attending the Grand Assembly in the state. A 1950 Grafton High graduate she served on the school newsletter staff majored in bands and YMCA activities and will soon depart for California.

Karen Clelland Order of Rainbow Grafton Assembly Noel H. Clelland Walnut St Wheeliisg Grand Assembly Grand Confidential Miss Clelland Grafton High School Tri Hi-Y St. Paul's

Outing Of White Rose Grove Sets June Meeting

White Rose Grove No 3 supreme forest woodmen circle met in the K of P hall Monday evening for their June meeting. Edith Jo Poley presented the flag as Marion Nestor presided. Martha Shana barger reported, Edith Jo Foley spoke on the district convention. Epsilon Epsilon Chapter to meet June 21 in Pruntytown. July picnic planned at Tygart Lake State Park. Attending were Edith Jo Foley, Laura Gennette, Letitia Spadafore, Marion Nestor, Bessie Louzy, Paula Kleppfel, Virginia Peters, Martha Shanabarger, Norma Jaco, Leona Zumbro, and Georgia Bell.

White Rose Grove No Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle K. of P. Hai Edith Jo Poley Marion Nestor Martha Shanabarger Edith Jo Foley Epsilon Epsilon Betty Sinsel Pruntytown Grove Tygart Lake Laura Gennette Letitia Spadafore Bessie Louzy Paula Klepfel Virginia Peters Norma Jaco Leona Zumbro Georgia Bell

Flock Increases With Twins And Triplets Near Elizabethtown

A nearby flock owned by Mr and Mrs Vel Smith grew notably this spring, yielding 23 sets of twins and two sets of triplets. The increase highlights a productive season for the farm near Elizabethtown.

Elizabethtown, Ix Vel Smith

Hospital Admissions and Discharges List

June 14 hospital entries show admissions for Ella Shoe maker Rt 1 Grafton Dennis Linda Lou Nancy Betty Ju Skiles Rt 2 Tunnelton and discharges for Barbara Williams Rt 6 Grafton James Hamilton Bluemont J Elmer Goff Newbury Nancy Lundy Rt 1 Grafton Edward Parker Boyd St Lizabeth Cozad Rt 2 Graf ton Laura Mayle Rt 1 Grafton Fredrick Rose West Washington St Shirley Armstrong Knotts Ave Cathy Loar Map le Ave Dean Simmons Rt 4 Ada Schooley Tunnelton Francis Hussion Luzadder St Goldie Hart man Tunnelton Charlotte Layton Tunnelton.

Ella Shoemaker Rt 1 Grafton Dennis Linda Lou Nancy Betty Ju Skiles Tunnelton Barbara Williams Rt. 6 James Hamilton Bluemont J Elmer Goff Newbury Nancy Lundy Rt. 1 Edward Parker Boyd St Lizabeth Cozad Rt. 2 Laura Mayle Fredrick Rose West Washington St Shirley Armstrong Knotts Ave Cathy Loar Maple Ave Dean Simmons Rt. 4 Alice Dodge Ada Schooley Francis Hussion Luzadder St Goldie Hartman Charlotte Layton

Shower Honors Charleen Evans Bride Elect

A pre-nuptial shower was hosted midweek in Maple Avenue home of Mrs Elisabeth Murray for Miss Charleen Evans bride-elect of William Divfield Philippi. Guests shared social conversation and refreshments centered with pin oven. Attendees included Mrs Anal Evans Mrs W A Murray Mr Ann Liawsbn Mrs Athena Andrews Miss Barbara Towies Miss Agabeth Murray Miss Mary Blen Carpenter and others. James F Carruthers completed nine weeks of service as 0.8 Navy fades at Raspheider Maryland after visiting friends, he returns to the naval base in Mayport Portia.

Cushing Charleen Evans William Divfield Philippi Elisabeth Murray Maple Avenue Anal Evans W. A. Murray Ann Liawsbn Athena Anedrews Barbare ‘Towies Agabeth Murray Mary Bien Carpenter Lip Queal Mie James F Carruthers Navy Raspheider Maryland Romits Ra J. Carrothers Sr Naval Oase Mayport Pordia

Party Marks Her Fifth Birthday

Miss Candas Sue Marks was feted on her fifth birthday by her Rosemont parents Mr and Mrs Robert Marks at home. Family and friends including David Burton Susan Christian and many others joined in the celebration with gifts and refreshments served by the hostess and guests.

Candas Sue Marks Robert ‘Marks Rosemont Misa Marks David Burton Susan Christian Toy David and Allen Burton Stephen Bond Gwendolyn Rus Busan Ricky Christian Larry ‘Goodwin Katherine Jane Carder Jimmy Borne Carolyn Crouse Mary | Goodwin Elzebeth May Carder Bobby Marks Mary Marks Prank Christian And Charles Chamber Joseph “Rug Lawson Burton Mike Chiristian Minrle Goowin Ronald Jean Goodwin Robert Marka

Mt Pleasant Maple Run DVBS Staff Appointed

The Vacation Bible School staff for Mt Pleasant and Maple Run includes Betty Moore Olive Cornwell Hazel Goodwin Betty Bolyard Lillian Clarkson Helen Thomas and Mrs Herbert Durham. The program will be presented at the church on Sunday June 24.

Vacation Bible School Mt. Pleasant Maple Run Betty Moore Olive Cornwell Hazel Goodwin Betty Bolyard Lillian Clarkson Helen Thomas Herbert Durham

Also Mentioned on This Page

Carol Ann Hedrick Ellen Jane Wiseman W.S.C.S Stitch and Chatter ‘Club Clara Bell Bryan Paul's Methodist W Kings Daughters Eu.b W.M First Baptist Church Naom Lawson Epsilon Tau Phi Lambda Sorority F.W.C Betty Stnsel Louise Arble Mfe Carol Hedrick Raymond Bolyard Tappan Koz Malone Charleen — Evans Washington St H. V. Flanagan McGraw Avenue Eleanor Daron W. Main Lenis John E. Kirkpatrieh Blueville Tina Sara Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Tires JOE Darrett Tire Sales West Main Street Joe Durrett Tire Sales Main ST DVBS Cash Cary Doan Geer Siehler Furniture CO FHONE Latrobe
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