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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1945
Page
3
Miss Eldora M. Bolyard, society reporter, notes ongoing club events and social gatherings. Telephone contact listed as 185 for readers to share notices or submit upcoming society news and announcements.
Paul W. Shahan of Grafton and Ann Blair Satterfield of Clarksburg were named outstanding seniors for the 1945 Fairmont State College graduating class after a review of records in academics activities personality and character. Shahan, a 1941 Grafton High School graduate, served as drum major, college student body president, Tau Beta Pi president, Who’s Who honoree, tennis club member, basketball player and cheerleader.
Mrs Charles Rogers of Blueville entertained the King’s Daughters Bible class of the Blueville Methodist church at her home on Wednesday with eight members and three guests. Mrs Myrtle Brown led the business, Mrs Rogers gave devotionals, and a social hour with refreshments followed. Mrs F A Shroyer will entertain the class in July.
Miss Janice Haskins hosted the Juniorette class of West Main Street Methodist church at her home on West Main. Miss Mary Frances Denton, president, led the business meeting followed by a picnic lunch for Louise Beavers Norma Shaw Harv Denton Barbara Valentine Dorothy Jackson and teachers Mary Louise Haskins and Mrs Robert Arble. Tucson is the oldest city in Arizona.
The notices list multiple June 19 meetings across churches and groups. WSS of St John’s Methodist meets basement at 8 pm. King's Daughters Bible class at United Brethren in class room at 8 pm. St Paul's Methodist sew at Red Cross rooms 1 to 4 pm. Lindy club at Mrs Earl Ridenour’s home 8 pm. R T S Sunday School at First Baptist at 7 30 pm hosted by Mrs Williamson and Mrs Williamson. W S C S of Andrews Methodist at church 8 pm. Grace Louden’s group hostless. June 20 Ladies of St John’s Methodist sew at the
A 4-H club gathering at Barbara Carruthers home Blueville planned a Paradise Beach swimming party for Monday June 18. The Blueville meeting featured group singing devotionals business session and a farewell shower for Jean Dean. Readings were given by Judy Miller Patty Sue Barker Barbara Carruthers Jean Dean Nancy Smith and Helen Virginia Redinger. Eloise Gillispie recited a poem Today refreshments were served by the hostess and Norma Lee Parkhill and other members and Mrs F S Smith led. Louisiana parish system noted at article end.
Marton Metin describes Pattern 9345 with cap sleeves a scooped neckline and a large bow. Sizes 14 through 42 offered with yardage for a 30 inch fabric. Send twenty cents to The Grafton Sentinel Pattern Dept for details and include size style number name and address. Also free nightgown pattern by ordering the book for fifteen cents.
Mrs. Fred Avery and daughter Anne from Chicago visit Mrs. Avery's mother Mrs. John Evans of Route a. Also leaving for Pittsburgh to visit sisters Helen and George Sinsel employed at Curtis-Wright Beaver plant to attend the Louis-Pittsburgh baseball game.
A. J. Morrison of 302 McGraw avenue will leave tomorrow for Cincinnati to attend summer school. Miss Marjorie Cole of Clarksburg is vacationing here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Cole, Sr. of 825 Maple avenue.
A fragment from a postwar era columns section mentions a clock that might misbehave with winding, joking about radio programs and a British peerage for a former bricklayer. It also notes Pacific jeep replacements, a jailed French collaborator jotting memos, and a light summer fiction heading with neighbors’ weed guidance.
Promotes dainty crocheted mats and scarfs in easy shell stitch that save laundering effort. Pattern 7113 costs fifteen cents from Grafton Sentinel Household Arts Dept. Include name address and zone. Also advertises 1945 Needlework Book with 94 illustrations and free handbag pattern in the book.
The fifth century Venetian Republic rose as a world glass leader. Alexander Graham Bell wooed Mark Twain for 500 dollars to fund his telephone idea, but Twain lent the money to a friend who went bankrupt three days later.
Cleaning guidance notes remind users to thoroughly clean the washing machine after each use to prevent buildup and odors. Maintain cleanliness by wiping drum, door seal, and detergent dispenser, then leave door ajar to air dry. Regular maintenance helps extend appliance life.
Paul Keller fell into a tank of brine during Philadelphia's hot spell and had to be thawed out at a hospital. The report notes the danger of exposure in industrial settings and the quick medical response to the incident.
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