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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1940

Page

3

Club President Hosts Haymond Home Gathering

Mrs. J. F. Carruthers, president of the Haymond Community club, entertained members and friends at her Route 50 home. Flowers and pine decorated the spaces for needlework and social talk. A noon luncheon followed a program and business session led by the hostess assisted by Mrs. Sela L. McCoy. Guests included Miss Veda Miller and others, with several club members in attendance.

J. F. Carruthers Haymond Ming Evelyn Watkins McCoy James Carruthers, Jr Flora Riggleman Lula Brown Emily Poe Ursula Poe Elizabeth Watkins Martha Montgomery Carrie Fast

Local Social Notes from Blueville and Clarksburg

Henry Jennings reports visitors in Clarksburg as Mrs. Edna Poling and Mrs. Idella Carroll visiting Mrs. Mary Nicewarner who has been ill. Mrs. Nicewarner is well known locally. Mrs. D G Kunst, visiting daughter Mrs. Paul Williamson in Harrisburg, returns home with two children Barbara and Paul Jr. Williamson plans to join them later. Mrs Arnold Hefner and daughter Shirley Jean depart for Washington to join Mr Hefner in the Navy yard where they will live.

Clarksburg Edna Poling Idella Carroll Mary Nicewarner D. G. Kunst Paul Williamson Harrisburg West Wilcld Street Williamson Barbara Paul, Jr iMfoye Washington Arnold Hefner Shirley Jean Washington, D. C Mr. Hefner Navy Yard

Armistice memories loom in German press on war end terms

German outlets debate the fate of France’s fleet and the likely continuation of blitzkrieg until peace terms are settled with Berlin awaiting a decision from axis partners on Petain’s proposal. The 1918 armistice recall underscores German attitudes toward French capitulation and postwar grievance.

Eyes OF World France Berlin Petain Paris Reich Hitler Volkischer Beobachter Weygand Carthage Foch

Pattern 908 two piece style from fashion feature

A fashion writeup describes Pattern 968 and Pattern 908 by Claire Tilden. It promotes a two piece outfit with versatile wear, describes design details such as a sweetheart neckline, peplum back, and configurable collars, and notes sizes and pattern ordering. The piece also veers into a contemporaneous historical World War II scene with Hitler, Mussolini, and Ribbentrop amid crowd scenes.

Claire Tilden Sentinel Pattern Department Fifth Avenue New York N.Y

Lois Lee Ford and Joseph J Lopez Bride in Oakland Md

Announcement of Lois Lee Ford and Joseph James Lopez wed on June 13 in Oakland Maryland. Rev Minor Sprague officiated. The couple plans to reside in Detroit Michigan after August 1 as Lopez works for General Motors. Ruby Lopez attended with Joseph Toni present. The bride wore a white dress with red and white rosebud corsage. The groom wore a dark green suit. The bride is daughter of Lois and Charles Ford, chief clerk to the Monongahela division of the B and O Railroad.

Lois Lee Ford Charles Luther Ford Maple Avenue Joseph James Bam Lopez Garrest Street Pet Minor Sprague Ace Oakland Ruby Lopez Joseph ‘Toni Lopez Detroit Mich General Motors Corporation

Surprise Shower At Jenkins Home Honors Mrs Aberlin Robinson

Mrs Mildred Jenkins and Miss Della Breedlove hosted a surprise shower and farewell party at 409 Dewey avenue Saturday night for Mrs Aberlin Robinson who will leave for naval yard duties. Roses and peonies adorned the home as guests enjoyed games and refreshments. Attendees included Dorman Moats Connie Moats A B Moats Arthur Jenkins Leslie Kirby Anna Clyde Fawcett J W Dayton Arliss Jones Virginia Tansell Cleta Hover Alice Jenkins Mrs A M Moats Frank Elliott Thelma Moats Roxie Moats Dolores Jenkins La Jenna Jenkins Betty Lee Jones Jeraldine Jones Fred Breedlove Shirley Ann Jenkins Ja Jenkins and the honoree. Mrs Mildred Jenkins and Miss Della Breedlove were hostesses.

Mildred Jenkins Della Breedlove John Jenkins Dewey Avenue Aberlin Robinson Navy Yard Robinson Edna Mae Miats Dorman Moats Connie Moats i. Fairmont A. B. Moats Arthur Jenkins Leslie Kirby Fiss Anna Clyde Fawcett Mildred Jenins

June church group meetings and VFW Auxiliary encampment plans

A series of community gatherings are noted for June including Emma Rogers Bible class at Mrs. R. L. Brand’s home, a VFW Auxiliary business meeting at 8 p.m. to finalize department encampment plans in Huntington, Youth Temperance Council at Miss Mary Parrish’s home, General Aid Society at Andrews Methodist Church, Woman’s Mission Circle at 13 East Washington Street, Ladies Auxiliary luncheon at St. John’s Methodist Church, and a July 1 quota picnic at Bridge Port Airport with a dinner option at Cozy Rest if weather forces.

Emma Rogers West Main Street Church R. L. Brand VFW Huntington Youth Temperance Council Mary Parrish Route 119 Brownlow Park General Aid Society of Andrews Methodist Church Woman's Mission ‘Circle Ladies’ Aid First Baptist Church East Washington Street Aliie Chamberlin Ladies’ Auxiliary St. John’s Methodist Church Bridge Port Cozy Rest

Quotas Outdoor Picnic Is Canceled By Weather

The Quota club meeting at Bridgeport Airport was canceled due to weather and dinner was moved to Cozy Rest. President Mildred Debendorfer led a brief business session planning future service work. Marguerite Thayer and Grace Miller announced a year book sent to Quota International for a publicity contest. Mrs. Rhea Fisher received a handkerchief shower for her active leadership. Weather permitting, the July 1 gathering will be a picnic at the Bridgeport Airport. otherwise the Cozy Rest dinner resumes.

Quota Club Bridgeport Cozy Rest Mildred ‘Debendorfer Marguerite Thayer Grace Miller Quota International Rhea Fisher Fisher Sarah Sayres Bridgeport Airport

Exclusive Alice Brooks medallion pinwheel pattern

Alice Brooks design medallion pattern 6732 includes instructions, illustrations, stitches, and photos. To obtain send ten cents to Grafton Sentinel Household Arts Dept 259 W 14th St New York NY with NAME ADDRESS and PATTERN NUMBER clearly written.

Grafton Sentinel Household Arts’ Dept W. 14Th Street New York N. Y

Dance Recital Planned At Elks Club

The Stone School of Dancing presents a recital at the Elks club on Wednesday night featuring Ninalou and Jack Stone pupils plus a Fairmont group. The program starts at 8 o clock with solo and group numbers including tap acrobatic and ballet.

Ninalou Jack Stone Stone School of Dancing Elks Club Fairmont

Returns Home From Visits Across Towns

Brief item notes Miss Elsie Silcott returning to her Parkview home after a week visiting relatives and friends in Gibbstown Westville and Atlantic City River View Beatty at Fort Mercer. She was accompanied home by Mrs. J B Underwood of Westville. Also, Abert Riley of Washington DC was admitted to City Hospital for medical treatment.

Elsie Silcott Parkview Gibbstown Westville NW. J Atlantic City Riverview Beatty Fort Mercer J. 3B. Underwood Abert Riley Washington, D.C City Hospital

Local notices and family news from Clarksburg area

Recovering Mrs Mary Nice Warner of 15 Hailey Street Clarksburg is convalescing at home after a heart attack last week Mrs Warner mother of Mrs J W Russell Route 50 returned from Clarksburg after staying at her mother's bedside since the illness Leave For Vacation Mr and Mrs Grant Jennings visiting Prestburg Md plan several days there before camping trip to Washington DC Enters Aviation Corps Charles William Barkins son of Mrs Zella Barkins will join Army Aviation Corps at Langley Field Va Grandfather W H Wittman accompanied him to Washington DC then Philadelphia to visit sister Mrs John Peters weekend guests Mr and Mrs Junior Jenkings and son Robert Lee stayed with his parents Mr and Mrs Sees

Mary Nicewarner Hailey Street Clarksburg J. W. Russell Route 50 Russell Grant Jennings Prestburg, Md John Stevens Washington, D. C Aviation Corps Charles William Barkins Zella Barkins Langley Field Army Aviation Corps W .H. Wittman Philadelphia John Peters Junior Jenkings Robert Lee Sees

U S Moves to Guard Western Hemisphere Interests

The article reports on U S warnings against transferring western hemisphere colonies between nations, plans for Pan American trade cooperation to curb Nazi barter, a large new building program to expand the fleet by 1944, and a French credit freeze. It notes anticipated troop deployment timing, the British buying mission’s plans to seize French orders, and a newborn birth and a hospital discharge.

Senate United States Guadeloupe Martinique Caribbean French Guiana South America St. Pierre and Miquelon Islands Newfoundland Congress Central Canada Europe Robert G. Poling Newburg thesCity Hospital Roosevelt Morgenthau Dorothy Lambert

Resolutions committee chosen for party convention

The resolutions committee was organized with Herbert K. Hyde named temporary chair man. Hyde, a Oklahoma City lawyer and Dewey backer, will lead until the convention meets next Monday. Dr Frank delays decision awaiting appearance before the committee and weighing against Alf M Landon and Walter Edge on aid to the United States.

Dewey Herbert K. Hyde Oklahoma City Okla Thomas E. Dewey Frank Resolutions Alf M. Landon Kansas Walter Edge New Jersey United_ States

Quincy Makes Friendly Visit in Uruguay Waters

The Navy announced the cruiser Quincy was making a friendly visit at Montevideo Uruguay amid ongoing Uruguayan congress investigations into Navy activities. The Quincy had previously visited Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, while another US cruiser, the Wichita, was in South African waters.

Washington Navy Quincy Montevideo Uruguay Rio da, Janeiro Brazil United States

RAF Bombs Nazi Targets Across Rhine Ruhr and North Germany

The Air ministry reported heavy RAF bombing of military objectives across the Rhine land Ruhr and northwestern Germany last night. An enemy destroyer near the Frisian islands was bombed and hit amidships by a Lockheed Hudson during a North Sea reconnaissance patrol. The destroyer was part of a group encountered by the aircraft, which the pilot attacked by diving in.

London Air Ministry RAF Rhineland Ruhr Germany Frisian North Sea

Churchill praises gallant French as nation faces crisis

The British rally behind France amid war, with Churchill expressing sympathy for the French people and faith that France will rise again. He stated that events in France do not alter Britain’s resolve or purpose, and that Britain will defend its island. An advertisement touts Skaggs and Company as exclusive jewelers, noting diamonds are rare.

Churchill France Britain Skaggs and Company

Churchill vows to fight on as Britain braces for fate

The article recounts Churchill declaring resolve to continue the struggle against Hitler with Britain united against the axis. It notes Britain’s push for French unity in opposition to Germany, the French cabinet’s reaction, and the resignation of premier Reynaud with Petain chosen as his successor.

Hitler France Germany Britain Phil Reynaud Marshal Henri Philippe Petain

Conquerors Hitler and Mussolini Meet in Hitler’s Study

Hitler and Mussolini began their late day talks in Hitler's study after Mussolini arrived from Princ Karl palace with Von Ribbentrop. The two leaders planned discussions likely to shape allied strategy and regional influence.

Hitler Mussolini Princ Karl-palace von Ribbentrop

Mussolini and Hitler Parade Through City Streets

Italian leader Mussolini and Hitler reviewed an honor company at the main railroad station before a triumphant parade to Hitler's palace. All schools and businesses were closed, and youth and adult party organizations filled the streets as ministers and military men marched with belligerent determination.

Fuehrerhaun Mussolini Hitler

Also Mentioned on This Page

Haymond Home Carrothers Henry Jennings Blueville Solini Bitte Ribbentrop Mussolichi Heil Moy Joseph J. Lopez Oakland, Md Jenkins Oberlin Robinson Lexington Maude Nigh Morgantown W. Va the Daughters of America Quota Cozy Rest Tnn Alice Brooks Sears Elks U.S Eleanor Dalton Beaut Main Street Royal Air Force ADV J_LEE EVAN Dolly Harbert Margaret Foley Mother Monon Gahela System
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