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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1957
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR notes describe West Virginia or Kentucky troops with armored units near a store, mentioning 92nd Engineer and Colonel George. Details are unclear, but the record notes a contact or communication event between Salem and military units.
June 19 features include the Grafton Business Girls Cub meeting at 6 15 p m to visit Tygart Dam picnic area and cancellations with Helen Gerkin 733 WSCS Blueville Methodist Church gathering at 7 30 p m Mrs Ethel Lucas hostess The Business and Professional Woman's Club picnic dinner at 6 p m Dues payable. Oak Grove Woman's Club auction sale. June 20 Bible school closing at Beulah Baptist Church 7 30 p m Picnic at church noon. WSCS St John’s Methodist Church 1 30 p m Silver Star No 19 Degree of Honor at 2 p m Haymond Farm Woman’s Club 1 30 p m. June 21 Knottsville 4-H ice cream social fundraiser at Knottsville school Hee Alums dinner at 6 30 p m at Mrs Warren McVicker’s home June 23 descendants of Nathan Plum Cyrene Caruthers Musgrove reunion Mt Nebo Church of Christ basket dinner June 24 Green Valley Lodge social at Mrs T Hall 514 Gay St All members invited June 27 Delta Nu Chapter Tau Phi Lambda Sorority Supreme Forest Woodman Circle meeting at Grafton Hotel 7 30 flower show Hostesses listed June 29 Ice cream social and plate lunch Thornton Methodist Church 6 to 9 p m.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wood and children visited Bernard Wood in Morgan town after his discharge from the Air Force. Bernard is now a student at West Virginia University. Carl Jennings hosted visitors from Blueville including Mr. and Mrs. Tom Fletcher, their son, and Sara Belle Henderson of Columbus. Geneva Hilkey vacationing in Miami. K M Orr and wife visiting Florida relatives. Ed Dougher and children Sallie and Johnnie visited Dick Bartlett. Dr. and Mrs. Paul Warden returned from New York for AMA meeting. Nellie Hays Taylor staying with Rev. and Mrs. Allen Sither in McGraw Ave. Earl Cooper and Ronnie returned from Salem where Kenneth Mount wed Maude Getz.
Hospital admissions on June 18 include Carol Roush Janet Ann and Donna Jane Newle Hazel Knight Carolyn McDaniel and Ernest McDaniel Robert Flanagan Pearl Robison and Perl ine Poling. discharges on June 16 list Perl ine Poling Robert Kerns Nora Hays Mary Rosier Myrtle Clelland Raymond Pier George McDaniel Samuel McDaniel.
About 300 parishioners and friends gathered Monday at the social center to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Reverend M J Hannon's ordination. The event highlighted his 40 years as pastor at St Augustine's Church in Grafton with cheers, cake, and a reception.
HURON S D UP Wood land conservationist A L Ford says more than 6000 acres of tree are planned for planting on the prairies and sands of South Dakota this year. He notes worse weather in 1956 limited nursery stock and could have boosted plantings by 20 to 25 percent in a better year. A new potato variety from North Dakota Agricultural College Experiment Station will debut in 1957.
Rainbow for Girls Assembly No. 29 held a regular meeting June 17 at 7 30 p m in the First Presbyterian Church The grand assembly in Charleston June 4 5 and 6 was the main topic Carol Keener grand confidential observer Karen Withers Sharon Jefferys Paul Klepful and Wanda Robinson attended Paula Klepful received her grand cross of colors Carol Keener appointed grand flag bearer Wanda Robinson reporter A bake sale was reported with proceeds to send girls to Rainbow Camp August 4 10 Net x meeting set for July 1 All members urged to attend
A vintage beauty piece emphasizes graceful neck lines from collarbone to ears, notes skin texture should be smooth and slightly darker than the face. Recommends nightly massage cream, protective hairline care, and simple neck exercises to stave off aging and birthday tolls.
The Grafton Quota Club met in June at Mrs. Waynne Heironimus's home. Dinner was picnic style on the lawn. Officers and committees led a brief business session and canceled the July 1 meeting. The next gathering will be at Mrs. Rhea Fisher’s on July 15 with several members and guests in attendance.
Circle No 5 WSCS met at Andrews Church for its regular meeting with acting chairman Mrs. Leta Bartlett presiding. Officers elected for the year include Mrs. Merle Orr as chairman, Mrs. Walter Patton as co chairman, Mrs. Rex Jackson as secretary, and Mrs. Evelyn Dowell as treasurer. Sick calls were reported and the next meeting will be at Mrs Patton's home 311 West Washington Street. Members present included Mrs Pauline Getkins, Alice Poling, Mrs Zeppa Ash, Mrs Emory Ellers, Mrs Jackson, Mrs Bartlett, Mrs Patton, Mrs Dowell, Mrs Hattle Proudfoot, Mrs E C Pitzer and Mrs Merle Orr.
Harold Ritter remains a patient in a Washington hospital after a 27 foot fall. Rev F L Ritter and family returned from Washington after visiting Harold. G A Compton visited Philipp briefly Sunday morning. Karen Reed has returned home from Elkins hospital improved. Brooks Ritter of Washington DC visited relatives. Delbertaines resumed work as postmaker at Moatsville after a two week vacation with Tina Kines substituting as postmaster.
Beulah Baptist church activities include the Amona Class June meeting hosted by Beulah Whitescarver and daughters Lovella Elaine and Frankie with devotionals on Harmonious Living led by Mrs. Ann Scarver. Business session planned July Camp Towles event and social activities featured Mrs. Jo Ann Stewart and several Whitescarver family members.
Master Gail, Mr and Mrs D C Gail and Phil Philippi visited relatives Friday afternoon. Donnie Ritter left Sunday morning to visit his parents in Washington D C. Mr and Mrs Robert Coffman of Fairmont were guests of his parents. Mr and Mrs L D Semmelman and daughter Freda were shopping Saturday morning.
Martin Beulah Frances Hardin home hosted the W I S of Martin Beulah for a June meeting focusing on church cleaning and lawn reconditioning with plans for a covered dish dinner. Refreshments were served to a list of named attendees and visitors. next meeting set with Mrs Mary Hardin on July 2. plus local visits and shopping notes and two historical facts: Dartmouth College’s first varsity football game in 1881 and over 20 million acres in South Dakota under soil conservation.
Members of the First Evangelical United Brethren Church Grafton traveled Friday evening June 14 to the home of Mr and Mrs Clyde Withers on Webster Road for recreation and a social hour. Karen Withers president led the group which enjoyed games ice cream radio piano music and songs. Attendees included the Miller family Bennett Zum bro Shannberger Ware Withers and many others.
Blueville Methodist church youth group met in the fellowship hall for a bi monthly meeting. With no officers present Karen Weaver led, prayers were offered by Carolyn Bartlett, a Bible reading by Betty Walls, and camp plans announced. Guests included Rev and Mrs Shearer and James Riggleman.
The Hee Alums will meet at Mrs. Warren McVicker's Philippi Road home on Friday June 21 at 6 30 p m for a covered dish dinner. Each member should attend and bring a covered dish. Family members are invited. The gathering will be outdoors on the lawn.
The article suggests simple breakfast picnic ideas with nearby spots from beach to woods. It lists easy menus like fruit, scrambled eggs, bacon, rolls, whipped butter, jam, milk, coffee, and frozen juice concentrates kept cold. It stresses ample food for groups and practical packing tips.
The annual Women s Baptist Mission of West Virginia house party was held at Alderson Broaddus College in Philippi on June 12. Attendees from local churches included Beulah Baptist Church Naomi Lawson and others, First Baptist Graf ton delegates, Oak Grove Baptist Ralph Lemmon and more.
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