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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1947

Page

3

Jean Sandsbury Weds George Drainer in June Ceremony

The Fist Baptist church hosted the marriage of Jean Sandsbury and George Drainer Jr on June 12. Rev. Warner T. Gifford officiated the double ring ceremony with floral bankings of American Beauty roses. Bride wore white satin with lace and pearl headpiece, maid of honor Helen Snider, best man William Deamner, and attendants Lucille Henderson Barbara Dainer.

Fist Baptist Church Jean Sandsbury T. D. Sandsbury West Boyd Street George Drainer, Jr Geere Drainer Pruntytown Warner T. Gifford Ruth Henderson Frances Jaco F& Steand Helen Snider Ohio William Deamner Lucille Henderson Barbara Dainer Orchid Merquisatte Eetae Wathen Drainer

Charming crochet patterns boost home decor

Quick work with medallions turns into chair sets scarf ends and sofa ensembles. Pattern 7207 offers directions with improved visuals and photos for easy needlework. The Gratton Sentinel advertises household arts patterns from Gratton’s New York office and a 1947 booklet with 104 illustrations.

Gratton Sentinel Household Arts Dept W. 14Th St New York N. Y

Community club notices and church meetings calendar

A series of community events and church group meetings are listed for late June. Activities include Degree of Honor at VFW Hall, Christian Endeavor at First Brethren church, Adult Class at Mrs. Vandergrift home, Rebekah Lodge 22 at K of P Hall, Woman's Council at Mrs. Shomo home, Mountaineer Council 44 Jr O U A M at VFW Hall, Beta Sigma Phi picnic at Morris Park with post office pickup, Minnie Cole Sunday School class at 301 East Washington, and World War I Mother's Club meeting in the clubroom for important business.

W.8 V.F.W. Hall Christian Endeavor First Brethren Church A. R. Vandergrift Rebeckah Lodge No Evansorial United Brethren Church Wil H Huld Mary Alice Woodford East Washington Street Mother's Club

Wedding of Landsbury Daughter Unites Drainer in Grafton

Mrs Landsbury mother of the bride chose aqua with black accessories and pink rosebud corsage. Mrs Drainer mother of the groom wore navy with pink corsage. The ceremony was followed by a reception at the bride’s parents’ home. The couple left for a brief honeymoon after a pink suit with white accessories. The bride is a 1942 Grafton High and West Virginia Business College graduate employed at Hazel Glass. The groom is a 1941 Grafton High graduate in pre law at Fairmont State College and a four year Army Air Force veteran. They will reside on West Main Street.

Norma Sands Oury Helen Snider Lucille Henderson Drainer Grafton Senior High School West Virginia Business College Clarksburg Hazel Alas Glass Company Grafton Fairmont State College Army Air Force West Main Street

Two Local Girls Earn Nurse Diplomas at Davis Hospital

Eva Dale Jones and Ruby Belle Haddix of this city were among 13 nursing graduates at the Davis Memorial Hospital ceremony in Elkins on June 6. Jones received a $25 award for integrity and patient care from Mrs. C. L. Leonard of the Women’s Auxiliary. Jones trained at Johns Hopkins and Davis Memorial Hospital after Grafton High School. Haddix, daughter of James Haddix, also graduated from Grafton High School and completed nursing training prior to service.

Eva Dale Jones Ruby Belle Haddix Davis Memorial Hospital of Nursing Elkins L. Leonard Dauhter FP. S. Jones Grand Street C. L. Leonard Women's Auxiliary Simpson Grafton

Kings Daughters Meet Recently at Blueville Home

Mrs Myrtle Brown hosted the Kings Daughters Bible Class of Blueville Methodist Church for a recent meeting. Mrs Ethel Lucas led devotionals and social chat followed, with a light refreshment served to members including Mrs John Brown Mrs Walter Knotts Mr William Myers Mrs George Norris Mrs Herbert Carroll Mrs Ethel Lucas Mrs George Newcome Mrs Charles Rogers and Mrs Warren Turner.

Myrtle Brown Kings Daughters Bible Blueville Herbert Carroll Ethel Lucas George Newcome Charles Rogers Warren Turner

Business Girls Hold Gala Theatre Party

Nineteen local Business Girls gathered in front of the rust Office for a dinner meeting at the Gore Hotel in Clarkshoro. After arrival the group admired spring floral decor and enjoyed creamed chicken at the hotel. They then attended a theatre party featuring Joel In Tie Sun and Cherry Minus. Attendees included Maxine Cockrell Thelma DeMoss Dorothy Douglas Helen Geraint Svelyn Greene Mars Joan Grinnan Josephine Haddix Jack Mary Lough Arlean Moore Norma Jean Moore Margaret Morar Helen Shaw Helen Louise Shomo Betty Sorge Rita ra Marjorie Newcome Jane hews and Mary K Walters.

Rust Gore Clarkshoro Joel Tie Sun Cherry Theatre Parti Maxine Cockrell Thelma DeMoss Dorothy Douglas Helen Geraint Svelyn Greene Mars Joan Grinnan Josephine Haddix Jack- Mary Lough Arlean Moore Norma Jean Moore Margaret Morar Helen Shaw Helen Louise Shomo Betty Sorge Ritara Marjorie Newcome Jane Hews Mary K Walters

Church ladies hold monthly meeting with music program

Members gathered in the cass room of the church for a regular monthly business and social gathering. Mrs. B C Fat presided, with scripture, prayer, group singing and solos by Mrs. Ward Miss Poling and others. Refreshments were served by named hostesses for the group of members and guests.

B.C Fat A Je Mary Margaret Ward Ann Poling B. H. Poo W, Hoffman Jenkins Troy Poling Water Smith B. Outright

Birth of Alvert a Lee to Proud Parca oat and Allen Newcome

Proud parents Proud Parca oat and Dr. Allen Newcome Morgantown welcome a daughter born June 15 at 9 15 a m in City hospital weighing six pounds named Alverta Lee The mother is former Miss Mary Henderson of this city The father is employed by the B and O Morgantown Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs T N Henderson of eta Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs John A Newcome of West Main Street Enroute To California Mr and Mrs James T Deel an formerly of Tacoma Park Md visiting local friends and planning permanent residence in Los Angeles California Guests Were Mr and Mrs John William Hurry of Clements Maryland visiting Mrs Hurry s parents Mr and Mrs Sayres of 114 West Main Street Vacation In Ohio Mr and Mrs Denver Thompson returned home after visiting Youngstown Salem and Pontiac Ohio Visitors From Oklahoma Mr and Mrs Denver Thompson s nephew and wife Mr and Mrs Walker Ozden of Nowata Oklahoma

Proud Parca Oat Allen Newcome Morgantown City Hospital Alverta Lee Mary Henderson B&o T. N. Henderson Eta John A. Newcome West Main Street California James T. Deelan Tacoma Park Los Angeles John William Hurry Clements, Maryland

Local W.S.C.8 Holds Meeting at Andrews Methodist

Mrs. Gertrude Shaw, child welfare supervisor, addressed the Andrews Methodist church group on neglected and delinquent children. She spoke at length on foster homes for needy children. Flora Ford led devotions and Mrs. C. Paugh supervised the program. a closing program followed.

Gertrude Shaw W.S.C. S Andrews —Methodist Church

Marian Martin Spring Pattern Book Ad and Club Note

An ad for pattern 9489 details jacket hat with brim and overalls in sizes 1 2 3 4 6 8 with complete Sew Chart and prices. Includes mail order and a Marian Martin pattern book note with infant lacque and bootees plus a club meeting recap and care tips for shells and fabrics.

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

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Etta L. Francis George Drainer First Baptist Church O. Pi Poe Es Ila Dougant Renee Lee Business Girls Denver Thompson Third Street Youngstown Salem Pontiac Oklahoma rAr. c Walker Ozden Nowata W.S.C Doan Dot Monongahela Power CO Ano Arthur Yates H. K. Debendarfer Newvacne Glounda Miami Fln Bergprize The America Society Photographic Illustrators International Ata Mira
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