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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1947

Page

3

Jeffries Sheets Wedding at St. Pauls Oakland Md

Miss Frances Jeffries married John E. Sheets at St. Pauls Methodist Church Oakland on June 14 in a double ring ceremony. Rev Den ver G Pickens performed the vows. The couple plans a honeymoon to Deep Creek Lake and later a longer trip. Frances is daughter of Mrs. Vada Utt Pruntytown and John is son of Roy Sheets Grafon Park.

St. Paul’s Methodist Church Oakland Maryland Frances Jeffries Denver G. Pickens John E. Sheets Vada Utt Pruntytown Roy Sheets Park Ela Tessories Lillian Isner Jonor Charles B. Shaw Sheets Deep Creek Lake Grafton Senior High Grafton City Hospital United States Navy Atlantic Pacific Carr China Company Parkview

Pilson-Duckworth Marriage Revealed in Red House

Announcement confirms the marriage of Miss Betty Duckworth of Clem town to Wilford H. Pilson Jr. of Grafton in a double ring ceremony read by Rev. Alvah Jones at Red House Maryland on Sunday June 15. The groom served four years in the U.S. Army with 39 months in the European Theater and the couple plan to reside at 135 East Knotts Avenue. The notice also lists several local club meetings and church events for June 18–21.

Betty Duckworth Sam’ Duckworth Clemtown Wilford H. “Buss” Pilson, Jr W. H. Pilson Grafton Red House Maryland Alvah Jones Filson United States Army Armel Grafton Taxi East Knotts Avenue W.S.C.S Blueville

Class Meets Last Eve

Yesterday evening fifteen men of the RTS of the First Church met for a regular monthly meeting. Alice Scott led the devotional period. Mrs. Pauline Williamson presided over a brief business session. Secretary and treasurer reports by Mrs. Frances Adlington were read and approved. Hosts Mrs. Belle Shay and Mrs. Eva Miller served refreshments to members present.

R.T.S Alice Scott Pauline Williamson Frances Adlington Belle Shay Eva Miller

Shirley Jenkins Hosts Class Meeting Evening

Shirley Jenkins entertained members of the High School Class and Senior Christian Endeavor of the Evangelical United Brethren church at her home for a regular monthly meeting. An interesting program directed by Miss Helen Louise Stillwell opened with hymns, readings, prayers, and talks on Christian love, followed by games and refreshments.

Shirley Jenkins Evangelical United Brethren Church Helen Louise Stillwell Robert Losh Harry Eckels Barbara Redinger Donna Powell Floren Warder Christian Endeavor Oslo Norway Connie McProuty Helen Louise Stillwel Bonnie Butcher Lillian Johnson Donna Lee Powell Betty Travis Helen Virginia Redinger la Donna Jenkins Jeanne Bott Jenkins

Local Ladies Named in Social Page List

Miss Ruth Weickhouser and Mrs Beulah Jones head a social notice including Mrs Mary Jo Martin Mrs Oma Fornash Mrs Mabel Bartlett Mrs Mamie Williamson Mrs Norma Wolfe Mrs Alice Scott Mrs Evelyn Pitzer Mrs Frances Adlington Mrs Pauline Williamson Miss Pearl Annon Miss Abra Lemnons and guest Miss Mabel Lee Patton appearing in the community notices with various social engagements and greetings.

Ruth Weickhouser Beulah Jones Mary Jo Martin Oma Fornash Mabel Bartlett Mamie Williamson Norma Wolfe Alice Scott Evelyn Pitzer Frances Adlington Pauline Williamson Pearl Annon Abra Lemnons Mabel Lee Patton

Construction Work At Plant Continues With Subcontractors

Continues to finish page one work and fit doors as crews complete roofing. Plumbing and electrical tasks sub contracted to Wiedebush Plumbing and Heating of Fairmont and Dingle and Clarke Company of Cleveland. Nichols Paint Company of Clarksburg paints interior roof and steel work. Globe Automatic Sprinkling Company of Pittsburgh to install sprinklers. Jack Patrick, who oversaw early construction for the Washington Engineering and Construction Company, is replaced by R. V. Stewart of Washington, Pa.

Flnt Wiedebush Plumbing Fairmont and Dingle and Clarke Company Cleveland Ohio Nichols Paint Company Clarksburg Globe Automatic Sprifffling Company Pittburgh Jack Patrick Washington, Pa

Virginia Keys And Business Locks Mentioned In Notes

A fragment notes that at the Thompson's business keys were fixed up and made before sales took place. The brief item references Virginia and the Thompson location in the context of keying and access prior to transactions.

Virginia Thompson

Progress noted as talks recessed for further discussion

A brief report notes progress on the page one item with officials saying they will recess until later today to allow more discussion. The statement emphasizes additional time for deliberation and potential future updates.

France Britain for Europe in new body status

France sought Russia's views last week on Marshall plans for Europe reconstruction but Moscow gave no reply. Bidault plans to travel to London to discuss ratification accounts on the French British alliance the cabinet denied.

Europe France Russia Marshall Moscow Bidault London

Kidds Announce Betrothal of Daughter Anna Kidd

Mr and Mrs Henry Kidd announce the betrothal of daughter Anna Kidd to Louis Arnold son of Mrs Pearl Arnold of Clarkspurg. The wedding is set for June 29 at the bride’s parents home with Rev R L Davis officiating. Miss Rhodia Kidd will be maid of honor and Miss Betty Hall bridesmaid. Frank Wise to serve Louis Arnold as best man.

Henry Kidd Front Street Miss Anna Kidd Louis Arnold Pearl Arnold Clarkspurg

Briefly Told Beer Visited Parents in Derry Dye Navy North Virginia

Visitation notes show ETM 2nd class Jerry Pepper on a 30 day leave with parents A. B. Pepper and 318 Walnut street. Joe Ledey from Clarnsourg spent a few days here with friends. Dr. Paul Warden and wife from Maple Avenue visited I. R. Jones and Grafton friends in Cincinnati Ohio.

Derry Dye Navy Little Creek Virginia James G. Dye Maple Avenue Joe Ledey Clarnsourg Jerry Pepper Walnut Street Jerry Norfolk Cieinnati Paul Warden I. R. Jones Grafton Cincinnati Ohio

Gun in Truck Sparks 17th Century English Ban Mention

Fragmentary passage notes a gun found in a driver's seat with no knowledge of its presence. The witness Linkous states he bought the weapon about ten days earlier and carried it in the truck. A brief reference to Bear and bull-baiting being banned under England's King James I and his 1617 Book of Sports is included.

Sunda England James I

Pattern 9149 Two-Piecer For a Perfect Fit

Pattern 9149 offers a smartly simple two piece design with slimming lines and easy sew chart. Sizes range 34 to 48 with a size 36 fabric yardage of 35 inches. Send twenty five cents to Graf ton Sentinel Pattern Dept for the pattern and pattern book details.

Grafton Sentinel Pattern Dept West 18Th St New York N. Y Marian Martin

Defense witnesses in Curry murder trial challenge mine strike claims

In MARLINTON on June 18 defense witnesses testified Sam Curry shot two union miners in self defense amid a national mine shutdown. They said threats by Hunt and Thomas were made to halt coal mining and that Curry alone knew of a gun in the truck as tensions rose during the Eureka Hollow incident.

Linkous Hunt Thomas F. W. Hardy Keystone Curry Marlinton Sam Curry McDowell County Will Hunt Eckman James Roosevelt Thomas AFL United Mine Workers Bowers Lloyd Thomas Roosevelt

Witnesses Describe Shooting Near Community Hall

Roosevelt Thomas and Hunt fell after shots were fired 200 feet from the community hall. State witnesses testified they heard two or three shots but did not see any confrontation or attack on the mine foreman. Witnesses confirmed they observed the shooting from adjacent buildings or homes.

Hunt Roosevelt Thomas Curry Thomas

White House overwhelmed by mail on labor bill confrontation

President Truman faces a major political clash as lawmakers move toward a likely veto on labor legislation. Ayers reported millions of messages from the public, including 157,000 to 158,000 letters and over 500,000 cards, with a mail pile described as larger than a cord of wood. House leaders expect passage over a veto, while the Senate's fate remains uncertain. The uproar tests White House and Congress cooperation.

Truman Ayers White House

Truman Veto Looms on Tax Cut Bill Says Halleck

Yesterday President Truman vetoed the tax cut bill and Halleck said the veto was the exact opposite of cooperation. If the chief executive pursues labor legislation, he will need Senate backing, while Senator Hatch expressed personal belief that a veto is likely and would be overridden.

Truman Halleck Senate Hatch D-N.m White House

Baby Boy Inquest Planned After Fire Injuries

An inquest will be held later into a baby boy's death or injuries after a fire incident. Lieut Edward Valiquet, who led the fire inhalator squad, reports a bruise on the baby's forehead and marks on the neck.

Edward Valiquet

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