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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1956

Page

3

Manley and McDaniel Cope Top O E S Election

Naomi Unit Grafton Naomi No. 12 Order of Eastern Star elected Betty Manley to succeed Ruth Harman as worthy matron and Hugh McDaniel to succeed John Jenkins as worthy patron. Pauline Glover and others named as officers. appointive posts to be named for June 28 installation.

Grafton Naomi No Order of Eastern Star Masonic Hall Betty Manley Ruth Harman Hugh McDaniel John Jenkins Pauline Glover Jenkins Susan Monroe Mary Huffman Catherine Jaco Ona C. Jefferies

Miss Charleen Evans Weds William Dryfield in Grafton

Charleen Evans daughter of Mrs. Hazel M. Evans and John Hugh Evans of Grafton married William Lee Dryfield son of Rev. and Mrs. Jonah Bernard Dryfield of Philippi in a Sunday ceremony June 17 at Philippi Methodist Church. The double ring service featured organ music, a cascade bouquet, and a reception in the church hall. Charleen, a Grafton High School graduate, attended Fairmont State College and is involved in sorority and band. William is a WVU senior in music, former Moorefield High School student, and active in university ensembles. Out-of-town guests attended from several towns including Keyser, Cincinnati, Washington, and Clendenin.

Grafton Charleen Evans Hazel M. Evans Tve John Hugh Evans William Lee Dryfield Jonah Bernard Dryfield Bosworth Street Philippi Philippi Methodist Church Love Thee Grieg Liszt Cadman Salut d' Amon Elgar Charlotte Stilwell Delores Adele Miers Keyser W. Va Gurney Dunlap Lohengrin R. L. Sapp Buzanna Jane Lawson of Grafton Jong Barbara Lee Towles Mary Allen Carpenter Jane Lee Evans Sally Fee Porter Clendenin West Virginia Larry Reed Cameron Earl Smith David Dyer Charles Williams David Gerkin Linda Romaine Pamila Sue Glover Charles Glover Evans Virginia Stark Elizabeth Allen Murray Athena Andrews Judith Ringler Diane Lee Sweet Dryfield Grafton High School Fairmont State College Sigma Sigma Sigma Social Order of the Rainbow West Virginia University School of Music Moorefield High School University Phi Mu! Alpha Music Honorary Fraternity MENC Kappa Alpha Reginald Saville

Mind Of Own Shown By Girl

Meredith Tiger 20 graduates from the University of Detroit breaking family tradition as a student with a mind for business. DETROIT Thursday night, she earned her degree amid the tribe of teachers in her family, signaling a new path away from expected roles.

Afl Detroit Meredith ‘Tiger University of Detroit Wiliam P

Margie Austin Weds John Harmen in Maryland Ceremony

Mr and Mrs George Austin of Grafton announce the marriage of their youngest daughter Margie Austin formerly of Grafton to John Harmen of Findlay Ohio. The May 31 ceremony at 1 30 p m at Oakland Maryland featured Mrs Genevieve Warner as matron of honor and Donald Thomason as best man.

George Austin Grafton Margie Austin John Harmen Find- Yay Ohio Oakland Maryland Genevieve Warner Findley Donald Clyde Poling Wickwire Road Findlay Harmon Jrugsel and Company Ausband Windlay Warner

Circle 4 WSCS of St. Pauls Names Officers

Circle No 4 WSCS of St Pauls met at Mrs Ruth Bumgardners home on Yates Ave to organize for the coming year and elected officers including Chairman Mrs Eva Layman and vice chair Mrs Ruth Bumgardner. A business session was chaired by Mrs Elizabeth Leonard and monthly meetings set for the first Thursday. Refreshments were served to members including Mrs Virginia Warder and Mrs Roxie Fowler. The next meeting will be July 5 at Mrs Roxie Fowlers home.

St. Paul's Ruth Bumgardner Yates Ave Eva Layman Roxie Fowler Hazel Leonard Elizabeth Leonard Virginia Warder Isabell McWilliams Other Russell

Birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Frank Campbell

A boy weighing 7 pounds and 82 ounces was born at 8 03 am on June 17 to Mr and Mrs Frank Campbell of 115 East Wilford 8.

Frank Campbell East Wilford

Kinsey in step with music feature in High Fidelity

Dr Alfred Kinsey author of a Living With Music article in the July High Fidelity issue. The Indiana University sex author writes on love and exposure to music, detailing his research approach and its relation to human behavior.

Hair cutting Clippers Originated in England and France

Clippers used for hair cutting were originally imported from England and France, reflecting early trade in grooming tools.

England France

Calendar of June Socials and Club Meetings

June social events list multiple groups attending various venues. Alpha Mu Beta Sigma Phi theater party. Quote Club dish dinner and white elephant sale at Winnie Heironi mus home at 6. Rebekah Lodge charter for William Graham. Ladies Auxiliary B of R T. Eagles Auxiliary. Hee Alum. WSCG Pruntytown Methodist Church. Grafton Sub-district young Adult Council at St Johns Methodist. Women's Missionary Society First Baptist Church. W.S.C. of St Johns Methodist Church. Stitch and Chatter Club at Clara Bell Bryan home. St Pauls Methodist W.S.C.S.. Kings Daughters EV.B Church. W.M.S. First Baptist Church. B and P W at Winnie Heironimus lawn on 6:30. Haymond Farm Women's Club with Mrs Percy Lucas. Lawn social at Haymond Methodist Church 6:30. Silver Star No 19 D of Honor at D of Hall. Tau Phi Lambda Sorority Epsilon Epsilon Chapter. F.W.C. at Betty Sinsel Prunytown 7:30 with co-hosts Virginia Peters and Louise Arble.

Alpha Mu Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Quote Club Winnie Heironimus Rebekah Lodge No. 92 1.C.C. F. Hall William Graham Rebekahs Ladies Auxiliary B. of R. T P. Hall Eagles Auxiliary Pam Hee Nome Arlean Graves Grand St W.S.C.G Pruntytown Methodist Church Chester Sinsel Ire Culp Carolyn Duckworth Grafton St. John's Methodist Church Women's Missionary Society of First Baptist Church Naomi Lawson W.S.C Stitch and Chatter Club Clara Bell Bryan St. Paul's Methodist W.S.C.S Kings Daughters Ev.b W.M.S First Baptist Church Blueville Add Heironimus Ria Nye Margaret McElray Haymond Farm Hall School of Instructions Fairmont Epsilon Tau Phi Lambda Sorority F.W.C Betty Sinsel Prunleytown Virginia Peters Louise Arble

Hospital Admissions And Discharges Roll In June

A hospital list records admissions on June 17 and 18 and discharges on June 16 to 18. Names include Artie Myer Jerald Caster Mildred Gerkin Dennis Iles Sr and others from Tunnelton Newburg and Grafton local streets.

Aumissano Artie Myer High St Jerald Caster Newburg Mildred Gerkin Walnut St Dennis Iles Tunnelton Dennis Jr Nancy Linda Billy Jo Skies Beverly Watkins Pearl St Hattie Watkins Pearl St. Thomas Bays Wendel John Goff Barrett St Julu Shay Edgar A. Poe Bluemont St Leona Boston Spruce St. Admissions Wilma Campbell East Wilford Mildred Combs Tyears Dam Adalie Decker St. Charles St Roberta Glover Rt. 1 Ruth Ann Skiles Blanch Hathaway Warder Ave Robert Litainger West Main St Melvin Robinson Straudia Dillon Grafton Alma Moats Linda Yeager

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Hugh ‘McDaniel Naomi Philippi Nuptivils Carlton Saville Arno Fiddle J. M. Harman T. J. Bergdoll Ella Bergdoll Moorefield Richard Henderson Cincinnati Olan W. Sapp Washington, D.C Carrie Cahill Washington, Pa Howard Sapp Baltimore Erwin Barry Delores Miers Violet. Porter Sally Fae Clendenin Harold Apple Sonny and Gibson Apple Ray Johnston Clarksburg Huntington Charles Skaggs Kingwood Mary B. Price Catherine Pearson Carl Evans David Gather Ella Robinson Belington Circle WSCS St. Pauls Malone's Drug Gbarron Grafton Baking CO the Baking CO. OF Yeng Eubatanes Monongahela Power Company Magnavox the Magnificent Gnavox Television Home Entertainment Broadway 21 High Fidelity Instruments Trom John E Kirkpatrick Bineville Knotts Funeral Home Anc Te Cordovera Sita
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