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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1949

Page

3

Gold Star Picnic At Graf ton Dam By Nazarene Class

The Gold Star Workers Sunday school class of the Nazarene church held a picnic at Graf ton Dam on Wednesday evening at six o'clock. Guests and members included Reverend and Mrs. Boshell and numerous couples, with a long list of attendees such as Mr. and Mrs. Earl Countryman, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Isner, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Kilpatrick, and others.

Gold Star Workers the Nazarene Church Grafton Dam Boshell Earl Countryman Charles Isner Carl Kilpatrick William Knotts Albert Woodyard John Grimes Jacquelyn Country

Classified Advertising Rates and Notices

Classifieds describe rates and rules for insertions and lists several sample ads. entries include coal stove for sale, kitchen stove and doors, multiple rental listings, a farm rental, furnished apartment, rooms for rent, and a lost Brownie camera with a contact number.

Wanted to Rent Near Grafton Jetty Area

Classified notices show multiple short ads including a man seeking a modern four room or larger home near downtown Grafton with yard or acreage, a married man 25 to 40 with permanent local job applying in Vandergrift, and various service ads. Also an obituary-like thanks note for Rosa Rogers and references to local assistance.

Grafton John Matthews Vandergrift

Visitors and departures noted in local social items

Mrs Edwin Crabtree and Mrs Everett Barnes hosted guests with Miss Virginia Fleming of Wellsburg. Arthur L Howearth of Wellsburg visited. Carolyn Howearth returned home with her parents. Tom Hopkins from Morgantown visited former Grafton resident Mrs Bill Henderson. Effie Edgell from Smithfield visited relatives. Miss Mary Ellen Roof sails to Ohio University summer program in Athens. Judy Miller travels to LeGrand Oregon with Mrs H A Miller and Mrs Cecil Sapp as far as Chicago. Mrs Fred V Kunst at St Marys hospital after cataract surgery.

R. M. Parrish Brownlow Park Women's Missionary Society of the Lutheran Church Dorothy Wittman Fairman West Virginia H. E. Brestel J. E. Rhodes HE. Brestel, Jr C. E. Ware Margaret Watkins Nettie Watkins Mabel Watkins Myrtle Bebout WH. Wittman Florence Wittman Edwin Crabtree Everett Barnes Arthur L. Howearth Wellsburg O. J. Howearth Carolyn Tom Hopkins Morgantown Bill Henderson Grafton Effie Edgell Effie Henderson Smithfield Mary Ellen Roof E.F.K. Roof Athens Ohio Ohio University Oregon Judy Miller West Boyd Street LeGrand Herman Young H. A. Miller Cecil Sapp Fairmont Chicago Fred V. Kunst West Washington Street St. Marys Hospital Clarkshoro

City official warns against overrun on housing program

The speaker argues that to keep finances in shape the community must curb spending and notes no houses would be built in 18 months under the program, calling it one large money bill that should be set aside.

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Community Clubs Schedule June Events in VFW Hall

Local groups publish a series of June meetings. Mountaineer Council No. 44 meets June 18 at 8 p.m. at East Main VFW hall. Royal Neighbors of America meet June 20 at 8 p.m. Also June 20 Red Wing Club hosts Mrs. Mary Parkhill at 1 One St. at 8 p.m. Ladies Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Railroad Telegraphists meets June 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the R of P Hall. June 21 Andrews Methodist WSCS offers a musical program at 2 p.m. at Andrews Church with All-State Chorus. Women’s Council of the Church of Christ meets June 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. C. J. Howearth’s home. June 21 First Baptist RTS Class holds a half-pound party at church at 7:30 p.m. with apron exchange. June 21 Kings Daughters Bible Class meets 8 p.m. at Evangelical United Brethren class room. June 22 White Fawn Courier No. 3 hosts 2:30 p.m. covered dish dinner and gift exchange at VFW hall.

Mountaineer Council No. 44 Junior Order United American Mechanics VFW East Main Street Royal Neighbors of America Red Wing Club Mary Parkhill B. of R. T R. of P. Hail R.T.S First Baptist Church Kings Daughters Evangelical United’ Brethren Church V.F.W. Hall

Underground cable links connect major Indian cities

Underground cable links are being established between Calcutta, Madras, Bombay and Delhi to improve communication networks and regional connectivity across India. The project aims to integrate key urban centers and enhance data transmission capabilities nationwide.

Calcutta Madras Bombay Delhi

Serenade for Newlyweds at Woodford Home

A large group of neighbors and friends gathered at 307 East Washington Street last evening to serenade newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Duane Royce, formerly Miss Mary Gale Woodford. The event included a wheelbarrow ride for the couple and a linen shower with many gifts. Ice cream and cake were served by the bride’s mother and sister, with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Leon Shroyer, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Pifer, Mr. and Mrs. James Isner, and others from the Woodford neighborhood.

Duane Royce Warren Woodford Washington Street Bes Woodford Abigail Woodford Fellowsville Leon Shroyer Russell Pifer James Isner John Trisler Joe Friend L. H. Shaffer Lola Evelyn Robert Shroyer, Jr Jerry Zinn Cara Sue Larry Woodward Wesley Donald Russell Patricia Isner

Britain and Argentina trade pact faces pressure limits

Hoffman told senators that the ECA will use every pressure available against a Britain Argentina type trade pact. He warned that two days earlier such trade barriers must be removed if European recovery is to be considered a pond risk in the fiscal year starting July 1, 1951.

Britain Hoffman ECA Argentina

Wite Preservers 5 Geo. ceten and clean clothesline care

Keep your clothesline rolled neatly and unknotted to save time and temper when you hang out your wash. This advice notes caution and efficiency in laundry routines for neat clothes handling.

State contends three feet of water flood business district

The towin section reports three feet of water covering the business district amid disaster. Distress calls for 300 families were sent to American Red Cross in Washington. disaster units could be expected today. India plans to build a million homes for workers in ten years.

Towin American Red Cross Washington India

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