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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1956

Page

3

Four Share Committee For Affair At Brownlow Park

The Gifton Quota Club held a picnic at Brownlow Park hosted by Mrs. Winnie Heronimus with Miss Grace Marie Bartlett away at an international convention. A white elephant sale benefited the International Project as members and guests gathered for the program and committee leadership listed.

Gifton Quota Club Winnie Heronimus Brownlow Park Rhea Fisher Grace Marie Bartlett Miami Plovdia Margaret Byers Mary Sheets Florence Wilkinson Heironimus Mildred Skaggs Grace Miller Josephine Orr Arvie ‘Lockard Myrtle Rendle Katherine Hawkins Florence Wittman Gertrude Shaw Mildred Debendarfer Fisher Geneva Hilkey Dorothy Hood Nina Zinn Lillie Marshall Ruth Bumgsicner Mary Ann Miller Florence Wilkingon Winnie Helionimus Hugh Church Mary McClintic

Webster Pioneer 4-H Names Nine To Attend Camp

Webster Pioneer 4-H club discussed judging contests with potatoes for boys and sewing projects for girls at the June meeting hosted by Mrs. Haselden. Members Richard Wolfe Albert Cooper Elwood Mitchell Billie Haller Bill Withers Delberta Godwin Nancy Getz Karen Stead Donna Newton were chosen to attend Taylor County 4-H Camp in July. A social period followed with Nancy Getz leading recreation. punch and cookies shared by members and sponsors.

Sherman Haselden Webster Pioneer 4-H Club Richard Wolfe Albert Cooper Elwood Mitchell Billie Haller Bile Withers Delberta Godwin Nancy Getz Karen Stead Donna Newton Taylor County Kay Davis Mary Wolfe Dianne Godwin Billy Haller Bill Withers Janet Tim Newton Haselden Elizabeth Newton Tracy Felton

Hospital Admissions and Discharges in June

June admissions include Grenna Bolyard Tunnelton Lena McCartney Hazel Black West Wilford Thomas Goff West Washington Leella Haskiell Rt 2 Tunnelton Robert Phillips Florence Watkins Re 3 Discharges on June 19 include Mary Stonebraker Tunnelton Charles White West Washington Florence Poling Lincoln Rose Smetley Sharon Arthur Latrobe Lea Murphy Independence Elmima Jenkins Ona St Robert Maloney Lillian Clovis Rt 1

Grenna Sue Bolyard Tunnelton Lena McCartney Rt. 1 Hazel Blackman West Wilford Thomas Goff West Washington Leella Haskiell Rt. 2 Robert Phillips Florence Watkins Mary Stonebraker Charles White West Washington St Florence Poling Lincoln St Rose Smetley Rt. 5 Sharon Arthur Latrobe St Lea Murphy Independence Elmima Jenkins Ona St Robert Maloney Fast Main St Lillian Clovis

Red Doors Mark Parochial School Mortgage Era

Out of Emmetsburg residents report painters changed the school doors from red while a mortgage was on the building. The note connects the red color to the loan period, while separately mentioning that rapid oceanic growth of a microscopic organism can create a red tide fatal to fish over wide areas.

Emmetsburg

Patricia Collier and John P. Lannan Tie Wedding

Patricia Collier daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert D Collier becomes bride of John Patrick Lannan son of Mr and Mrs Paul W Lannan Saturday June 16 at 2 pm at St Josephs Church Grafton officiated by Rev C V Tate. Brides gown pale blue Marian talIor with pearls. matron of honor Virginia Smith pink and white. best man Joe Lambert Canton Ohio. reception details and honeymoon to Pennsylvania and Ohio. The couple will reside in Canton after graduation and employment notes for both families.

Patricia Collier Robert D. Collier Nuth St John Patrick Lannan Paul W. Lannan Hillcrest Drive Canton Ohio U-B. Churchip Grafton C. V. Tate Betsy Linn Charlotte gUilwell Marian Taille Find Virginia Smith Joe Lambert Canon Pennsylvania St. Canton Grafton High Grafton High School C. D Hoake Construction Company

Dinner Climax at Thornton Church Vacation School

The second week of Thornton Methodist Church Vacation School ended Friday June 15. The Educational Building showcased department work and a dinner in the recreation room. Director Mrs Ruby Thomas and secretary Harriet Bloom led the program with a Father’s Day dedication.

Thornton Methodist Church Ruby ‘Thomas Harriet Bloom Barbara Carter Linda Carter Regina Martin Wiliam Marquess Dawn Jenkins Melanie Kite Donald Bennett Patty Bennett Shirley Carter Alice Teen Mortis Ann Marquess Bobby Marquess Jackie Travis James Earl Gragg Ann Austin Nancy Bennett Mary Travis Richard Marquess Richard Kite Terry Kite James Simons Ralph Thomas God Bless Qur Sunday Tepartment Alice Jean Morris Kingergarten Jesus

Vacation Bible School Ends At Blueville Methodist

The Blueville Methodist Church closed a week of Daily Vacation Bible School with a Sunday display period. Superintendent Mrs. Warren Turner led, with teachers Betty Walls Vonda Norris Marge Weaver Carolyn Manear Ruby Weaver Adrian Frat Alta Moore Audry White Jeán Rigleman Mary Rogers Pauline Adlington. Pupils attended across Nursery Kindergarten Primary Juniors Intermediates, including Rodney Fast Martha Reynolds Linda Weaver Linda Rogers George Watkins Ricki Norris Dougie Current Debbie Pepper Judy Shackles ford Tommy Walls etc.

Blueville Methodist Church Warren Turner Betty Walls Vonda Norris Marge Weaver Carolyn Manear Ruby Weaver Adrian Frat Alta Moore Audry White Jéan Rigeleman Mary Rogers Pauline Adlington Rodney Fast Martha Reynolds Linda Weaver Linda Rogers George Watkins Ricki L. Norris Dougie Current Debbie Pepper Judy Shacklesford Tommy Walls Janice Weaver Marlene Riggleman Patricia Haddix Bobby Cox Charles Walls Kyle Harman Joyce Moore Diane Slusser Jeffery Rollins Jimmy Cox Billy Butler Clyde Shuttesworth Russell Weaver Robert Rogers David White Barbara Manear Susan Shahan Sherry Rollins Martha Cox Brenda Fast Barbara Denton Sandra Moore Howard Lord Robert Posten Larry Adlington David Heddix Linda Boyce Sison White Billy Shaffer George Nose Dougie Hoffman Barbara Facemire Harriet Reynolds Janet Knight Patty Watkins Sandra Riggleman Mary Cox Donna Shuttlegworth James Weaver Billy Current Gene, Burner Larry Nose Donna Current Edith Watkins Dottie Robinson Rita Blue Karen Weaver Nancy Denton Linda Brown Edward Manea Walter Shaffer David Hedrick

Street name history linked to Des Moines finds

Arlene Galloway, cleaning an old property abstract in Des Moines, notes the street now called Harding Rod once bore Warren Street and later G Street. She says there is no connection to Warren G. Harding. The bronze statue of Freedom atop the Capitol in Washington was erected in 1363.

Des Moines Arlene Galloway Harding Rod Warren Street G Street Warren G. Herding Capitol Washington

Memorial Rites Open Busy Week For Eagles Aux

Eagles Auxiliary held their annual Memorial service and Past Madam President Day at the Aerie home with many members present. Refreshments followed and social conversation dominated the evening. New officers were installed at the Monday meeting led by Madam President Alta Grow with Ceciley Losh as Past Madam President. A picnic for Eagles members and families was announced for August 12 at Elkto s with bring your own dinner. The Grand Aerie Convention is set for July 26 to 29 in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. A district meeting will take place in Morgantown on July. A covered dish dinner and canasta party is planned for June 23 at 7 30 p m. Birthdays for Emma Furlow and Ceciley Lash were celebrated with gifts. Committees include Auditor Pearl Carney and Publicity Esther Nestor. Next meeting planned for July

Eagles Auxiliary Aerie Alta Grow Ceciley Losh Helen Bassett Eagles Elktos Pittsburgh Morgantown Emma Furlow Ceciley Lash J Pearl Carney Esther Nestor Jalta Grow Agnes Grow Dora Whetsell Zelda Poling Kathryn Robinson Pearl Smith Pearl Saffel Pearl Carney Bessie Butcher Irene Frey Iva Roby Frances Robinson Zella Poling

Fireball 4-H Boy Attends Camp Caesar Conservation Camp

Jon A. Lovejoy of the Fetterman Fireball 4-H Club led by Mrs. Gladys Lambert attended the Conservation Camp at Camp Caesar from June 4 to June 9. He earned a Taylor County 4-H scholarship and found soil and water conservation, fishing, and wildlife classes most engaging.

Jon A. Lovejoy Fetterman Fireball Gladys Lambert Camp Caesar Jon Taylor County

Airman McCue Returns After 30 Day Leave At Brownlow Park

Airman Robert W. McCue has returned to Tyndall Air Force Base after a 30 day leave with his parents Mr and Mrs Richard DeMoss of Brownlow Park. This marks the first leave Airman McCue has spent with them in two years. Mr and Mrs Hugh Moore of Nashville Tennessee announce the birth on Sunday June 17 of their third son. The baby has a sister, Mrs Moore is the former Eugenia Stevens of Grafton, daughter of Mrs Mildred Stevens owner of the Plaza. The Moores plan to visit Grafton this summer. Mr and Mrs O N McCoy of Wheeling visited with Mrs H W Dent Holt apartments this weekend.

Robert W. Mccue Tyndall Air Force Base Richard DeMoss Brownlow Park McCue Hugh Moore Nashville Tennessee

Webster Methodists discuss God’s World WSCS meeting

WSCS of Webster Methodists met at Mee Garnet Gower’s home to discuss the topic “God’s World” for worship led by Mrs. Gower. Mrs. Mildred McWilliams offered prayer. readings were by Norma Godwin, Nancy Getz, Viola Pittwater and Pearl Felton. The group sang and held a World themed dialogue and shared birthday greetings, with a social featuring ice cream cake and coffee. A mission pledge was made for Korea and plans set for a reception for the new minister.

Webster Methodist Churcy W.5.c Mee Garnet Gower God's World Pearl Felton Norma Godwin Nancy Getz Viola Pitgwater Nancy Gets Williams Korea

Rosehill WSCS Sets June Ice Cream Social Plan

Rosehill Methodist WSCS met at Wthel Rutherford home on Falls Road to discuss projects and set a June ice cream social date. Mary Kubnes led devotionals. one new member Mrs. Laren joined. Refreshments were served. next meeting July 20 at Maxine Bartlett home with Mrs. Lynch hostess.

Rosehill Methodist WSCS Betty Rutherford Carrie Ann Rutherford Eleanor Stevens Lynch Gay Duckworth Hannah Compton I Kuhnes Maxine Bartlett Ethel Rutherford Mire

Lynn woman and brother reunite after 73 years apart

Lynn Massachusetts a peng and sister reunite after 73 year separation. Mrs St Belle Fontana now 81 was two when her brother Jim Knox now 96 left New Hampshire home. She believed he was dead until seeing his picture in a newspaper and later learned of his marriage and title in England.

Ulla Lindstroem Elizabeth England Stockholm London International Lynn Mass Peng St Belle Fontana Jimer Knox New Hampshire

Local Names in Mixed List Prompting Curio

A fragment lists multiple individuals including Mrs McWilliams MF8 Getz Mrs Felton Mrs Pitawates Mrs Julia Gower Pearl Peltat Nancy Getz and Norms Godwin. The context and relation of these names remain unclear from the readable text.

McWilliams Getz Felton Pitawates Julia Gower Pearl ‘Peltat Nancy Getz Norms Godwin

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