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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1947

Page

3

Viola Gennette Honored At Recent Shower

Miss Viola Gennette was honored at a pre nuptial shower hosted by Miss Mary Pappalardo at her Robley Street home on Wednesday evening. The event featured pink and white decor, a spring flower centered cake, and buffet service. Guests included Mrs Mary Flaw and others as well as the bride to be Dominick Derosa of Clarksburg.

Mary Pappalard Robley Street Viola Gennette Dominick Derosa Clarksburg Miss Pappalardo Lui Pappalardo James Mary Flaw Mona DeLaney Anthony Genetti Norma Moore Laura Genette Judy Miller Dottie Lou Simmons Jo Ann Simmons Latriva Freeze Flora Spino

Miss Helen Thayer Hosts Missionary Society Meeting

Miss Helen Thayer entertained the Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church at her Washington street home. Mrs. A. A. Miller presided, with a devotional led by Mrs. Rhea Fisher and Mrs. Carrie Sellers. The group discussed minutes and a treasurer's report, planned a future weiner roast, and studied the topic Race in contemporary society.

Helen Thayer Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church Washington Street A. A. Miller Rhea Fisher Carrie Sellers Preent Straus Kappa Alpha Theta

Community group meetings and parade of events list

On June 20 the Adult Class of First Brethren will meet at Mrs A R Vandergrift home. Also June 20 Rebeckah Lodge No 22 meets 7:30 pm K of P Hall top floor M & M Bank building Ruth Newton will be the Noble Grand. June 20 Woman's Council of First Church of Christ will meet at Mrs J W Shotno home 8:00 pm regular monthly meeting all members urged to attend. June 21 Mountaineer Council 44 Jr O U A M meets 8:00 pm V F W hall East Main. June 23 Beta Sigma Phi picnic at Morris Park Fairmont transportation meet at Post Office 6:30 pm. June 23 Miss Minnie Cole Sunday School class Evangelical United Brethren church meets Miss Mary Alice Woodford 301 East Washington 6 8 pm members urged to attend. June 27 World War II Mother's Club meets 8:00 pm clubroom important business meeting all members please be present.

First Brethren Church A. R. Vandergrift Rebeckah Lodge No. 22 K. of P. Hall M. & M. Bank Ruth Newton Woman's Council The First Church of Christ J. W Minnie Cole Evangelial United Brethren Church Mary Alice Woodford East Washington Street Mother's Club

Freddie Fryer Honored On Eighth Birthday

Mrs. C. A. Fr. D. S. Hathaway hosted a birthday party for Freddie Fryer at 15 East Wilford Street on June 18. Guests enjoyed a weiner roast and games while receiving many small gifts. a long guest list included Reba Sue Roach, Bobby Tom O’Conner, Dick Hathaway, and Barbara Ann Duffy among others.

Connie Murray Jimmy Murray Paul Junior McVicker Charles Bishop Barbara Ann Duffy Ohio Lee Ellen Bolliger Shiney Ann Bolliger Donna Lee Fryer Barbara Duffy Johnny Murray

Bridal Shower Honors Mrs Norman Deakins at Burnside Home

Mrs Carroll Tingler and Miss Dorothy Burnside hosted a bridal shower for sister Mrs Norman Deakins yesterday at the Burnside residence on Maple Avenue. Red and white roses bedecked rooms as guests mingled, played games, and shared refreshments. Attendees included Edith Jo Robinson Irma Stutler L R Tingler Charles Berkins Ada Jacobs Alice Bolyard Mary Lou Bolyard John Paul Floyd Roy Burnside Homer C Bell Jr The beloved honoree was Mrs Norman Deakins.

Carroll Tingler Dorothy Burnside Norman Deakins Burnside Maple Avenue Deakins Edith Jo Robinson Irma Stutler L. R.tingler Charles Berkins Ada Jacobs Alice Bolyard Mary Lou Bolyard John Paul Floyd Roy Burnside Homer C. Bell, Jr Thela DeMoss

Meats Home Hosts Mountain City Daughters Meeting

The Mountain City Council No 49 Daughters of America held a regular meeting at C. C. Meats home on Barrett street with Mrs. Birdie Thompson presiding. Officers for the upcoming year were elected though a full list was not published. next meeting is June 26 at C. C. Moats residence.

Mountain City Council Daughters of America C. C. Meats Barrett Street Birdie Thompson Laliah Gillispie Rachael Biffie Emmie Krepps Annie Hebb Mary Nickademus Mae Haddix Irene Frey C. C. Moats Dobie Moats Margot Losh Herbert Thompson Emily Worley Betty Worley

Vetoes and Labor Talks Stall Over Coal Crisis

The passage notes President using emergency powers in a coal labor fallout as Lewis and United Mine Workers face pressure ahead of a July 1 contract deadline. Lawmakers fear bitter resentment, while government plans to restore Federally-sized soft coal mines to operators in 11 days suspend negotiations amid Taft-Hartley emergency provisions. Freddie Fryer attends as guest of honor.

Femiuie Seve Lewis United Mine Workers

Resumes Career Nigeria highlights vast transport network

Resume Career Nigeria notes the country operates 30 airports and over 3000 miles of motor roads, underscoring its expanding transport infrastructure and connectivity.

Nigeria

Brief items from local society news recap

Mrs W C Pembroke returns home on Mackin street after a few days in Cumberland Maryland visiting. Miss Mary Mae Weeks of Mountain Lake Park Maryland was a guest in the city. Miss Linda Jane Woodyard of Love Plaza returns from a ten day Washington DC visit with relatives. Mr and Mrs Carl Peters to reside in their newly built Wickwire Road home after living with Mr Peters' parents. During the war orange juice was canned in concentrate for armed services and lend lease bases.

Mary Mae Weeks Mountain Lake Park Maryland Washington, D. C Linda Jane Woodyard Love Plaza James T. Deegan Carl Peters Wickwire Road Peter

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