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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1944

Page

3

Church and club meetings set across town calendar

On June 20 21 and 22 various groups meet at churches homes and halls including W C S at Andrew's Methodist Linly club Emma Rogers Bible class St John's Methodist auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Tau Phi Lambda sorority P H C Degree of Honor Red Wing club Haymond Community club and Eastern Star Past Matrons and Patrons note changes in meeting dates with times mostly 7 to 8 p m at church social rooms V F W hall and private homes with hostesses and city venues listed for each gathering.

the Andrew's Methodist Church Dessie Woods Linly Club Lora Lyman High Street Emma Roger West Main Street St. John’s Methodist Church Veteran's of Foreign Wars V. F. W. Hall Tau Phi Lambda Sorority Supreme Forest Wooamen Circle P.H.C Red Wing Club Ruby Carroll Haymond Community Club John A. Luzadder Grafton-Morgantown Road The Eastern Star

Pittsburgh Woman Wed to Robert Grayson in Lutheran Parsonage

Elizabeth Flowers Shrom daughter of Mrs. J. F. Shrom of 44 Meade avenue Pittsburgh wed Robert B. Grayson son of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Grayson of 127 East Wilford street at 8 30 p m Monday June 12 in the Lutheran church parsonage. The Rev E F K Roof officiated. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Edward Grayson. The bride wore white with matching accessories. Mrs Grayson wore navy with matching accessories. The bride is a Allegheny high school Training College of Pittsburgh graduate and employed by Indemnity Insurance Company of North America. Sgt Grayson a secretary to the division engineer of Monongah division of the Baltimore and Ohio railway company is with No 1 Military Bee detachments at Aberdeen.

Lutheran Church Elizaveth Flowers Shrom Je F. Shrom Meade Avenue Pittsburgh Robert B. Grayson C. E. Grayson East Wilford Street E. F. K.roof Edward Grayson Ethel Street Gues Grayson Allegheny “High School Ness Training College Monongah Division Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company No. 1 Military Bee Aberdeen

Violet Knotts Weds Sergeant Knotts in St Pauls Church

Violet Marie Knotts daughter of Mr and Mrs Jett Knotts Newbury wed Sergeant William T Knotts US Army son of Mr and Mrs Homer Knotts also of Newbury. The ceremony was held Thursday June 15 at St Pauls Methodist Church with Rev Minor Sprague officiating. The bride attended Fellows School and worked in Wafton. the groom has served over nine years in the Army and returned from the European Theatre. They plan to reside in Columbia South Carolina near Fort Jackson after July 1.

Violet Marie Jobs Jett Knotts Newbury William T. Knotts U. S. Army Homer Knotts St. Paul's Wafton Set Knotts U. S

Youre Not Too Old To Feel Young Tromone Ad

An old style medical advertisement offers Tromone a new formula combining vitamins and hormones to restore vitality for middle aged men. It claims improved attitude energy and pleasures once felt in youth. Sold by Malone Drug Co and druggists everywhere with label directions.

Malone Drug Co

Barclay on Bridge Mind Reading at the Table

The column discusses inferring an opponent's next move in bridge and how misdirection and declarer play hinge on such reads. It includes a detailed hand where misreads lead East to misplay, illustrating how a seemingly logical lead can backfire and alter the contract's outcome.

Moats and Mitchell Wedding Announced in Oakland Md

Mr and Mrs James Moats of Wester announce the marriage of their daughter Verlin to James Mitchell son of Mr and Mrs Elihue Mitchell of Clemtown. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Minor Sprague in Oakland Maryland on June 14. The bride wore a gown described in the notice.

James Moats Wester Verlin Moats James Mitchell Elihue Mitchell Clemtown Minor Sprague Oakland

Dress and wedding details at Hazel Atlas Glass employee home

A poudre blue dress worn with white accessories and a corsage of red rosebuds described the wedding attire. Mrs. Mitchell was employed by Hazel Atlas Glass Company prior to marriage. Mr. Mitchell works for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. They plan to reside at 1005 West Main Street.

Mitchell Hazel Atlas Glass Company Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company West Main Street

Pattern 9286 Dress and Skirt Sizes and Ordering Details

Pattern 9286 offers cotton ready to wear playwear and skirt options in sizes listed. Instructions specify fabric yardage for size 16 playsuit and skirt, coin payment of sixteen cents, and mail to Grafton Sentinel Pattern Dept New York with size name and address. A separate Marian Martin Spring Pattern Book is available for ten more cents plus pattern.

Grafton Sen Inel Pattern Dept West 18Th Ft New York N. Y Marian Martin Grafton Sentinel Pattern Department Alice Brooks

Soldiers and Families News in Brief

IN UNIFORM reports Pfc Carl H. Gawthrop returns to his anti aircraft unit in England after seven days with his father near Grafton. Mr and Mrs Claude E Griffith of Thayer avenue announce Staff Sgt Milford fifth arrival in England. Home From Trinidad Pt Clyde J Collier spends a 20 day furlough with West Main street parents after visiting Washington D C sisters. Pvt Paul Kirkpatrick transfers from Lowry Field to Ft Myers for advanced gunnery school. Albert Sansberry Jr returns to New York after a three day leave with Robley street parents.

Carl H. Gawthrop Cecil Gawthrop Grafton Gawthrop England Claude E. Griffith Thayer Avenue Milford Fith Trinidad Clyde J. Collier British West Indies A. O. Collier West Main Street Virgil Bolyard Earl Hughes Elizabeth Larrick Washington, D.C Pvt Paul Kirkpatrick 137 High Street Lowery Field Denver Colorado Ft. Myers, Fla U. S. Army Air Corp Base New York Albert Sansberry, Jr U. S. Navy Mrs. Sansberry Robley Street

Wartime Salads Boost Meals With Rationed Foods

Wartime nutrition expert Vianna Bramblett urges homemakers to use fresh market vegetables and victory gardens to craft nourishing salads. She offers ideas for tomato and cheese stuffed salads, fruit salads, and three daily menus aligned with government food groups to stretch rations and taste.

Vianna D. Bramblett WLW Victory Gardens Zasie Seyen

Weekend Visitors and Family News in Berkeley Springs

Akron visitors Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Rebrooks spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. William E. DeMoss in Berkeley Springs. Mrs. D. C. of West Main Street and Mrs. Glyde Turner of Yatesville are also visiting Berkeley, West Virginia. Seaman Floyd Scott Hamilton and wife welcomed a daughter Tamela Jean born at 11:35 p.m. Saturday June 15. Hamilton is stationed at Bainbridge Maryland and recently returned from a short leave. Paul Murphy and Janice Moore underwent tonsillectomies. Major surgery for John E. Frey at City Hospital. Mrs. George B. Dowden returned home after fifteen days with Pvt. George E. Dowden at Scott Field. James J. Nestor left for Washington to join the U S Army after visiting his parents.

Lloyd Rebrooks Akron Ohio William E. DeMoss Brownlow Park Berkeley Springs D. C West Main Street Seaman Floyd Scott Hamilton Tamela Jean Hamilton Barbara Gerkin USN Bainbridge George B. Dowden Pvt George E. Dowden Scottfield Army Air Corps Washington James J. Nestor Washington, D. C U. S. Army James Nestor City

West Virginia Readies Two-Week War Loan Cruise Plan

Charleston reports on state war bond efforts with a plan for a two week Fifth War Loan cruise in dual streams. A West Virginia Task Force amphibious craft will be named Above Sea Level Mission and make ports along the Ohio and Kanawha rivers from Chester to Montgom ery. State education board holds budget and personnel talks with Negro institutions West Virginia State College and Bluefield State College and prepares for vocational and rehabilitation program discussions.

West Virginia Ohio Chester Panhandle Srip Kenova Kana Wha Point Pleasant Montgomery Charleston State Board of Education Negro State Board West Virginia State College Institend Bluefield

The War Today Inferred Luftwaffe Odds In Battle

The column argues Germany once boasted vast air power with up to twenty thousand planes but current estimates doubt such numbers. It notes Luftwaffe strength may be similar to the RAF at a critical date and suggests Allied fliers will not quit despite German mounting resistance. Churchill is implied to know many reasons for defense.

Germany Luftwaffe RAF

Summer Months May Bring Full Succe ss to the Cause

A fragmented line states that the months of this summer may bring full success to the cause of freedom, a note attributed to today’s Neelwork. The readable text hints at optimism about political or social progress, though details are sparse.

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Elizabeth Shrom R.B. Grayson Arry Mrs Violet M. Knotts Sergeant Knotts Meuador Athens Europe Rome Barclay ON Bridge Byu Shepard Barclay Ar Authority West Avand Clarer South North Ecorrow Tom Dedler Arias Moats Rev. Minor Sprague Oakland, Md Deel Trrad Dr. D. Jayne & Son Hi Medical Au- Sesue le Importan Art New Lorie En Nolan En Siben United States Mra, Brarblett Joe Marsh Induriey i Wrest McKinley Valle Paul Murphy Bluemont Street Janice Moore Beech Max Sinsel Route 1 City Hospital John E. Frey Washington Street Grocers Grafton Baking Co Commie Cha Igor Vles der Fuehrer Mr. Churchill Premamn Beer Tomers National Brewing Co Baltimore Neelwork Ari Rayne Cme Studebaker Corporation
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