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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1945

Page

3

Kathryn Devlin Weds Myron Miller in Oceanside Church

Kathryn Devlin daughter of Mrs. Russell Woddard of New Haven Connecticut and Myron R Miller pharmacist mate third class USNR wed June 1 at 7 pm in Oceanside California Christian church. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Lester Fetty of Oceanside with 25 guests present for ceremony and reception. The bride attended Grafton High School and worked for Westinghouse in Fairmont. groom a Grafton High graduate stationed at Camp Pendleton with 18 months Africa Sicily England service. They reside at 418 South Ditman Oceanside California.

Grace Proudfoot West Prancis Street Kathryn P. Devlin Russell Woddard New Haven Lester Fetty Oceanside Mary Rn Anderson Lester Meyer J. H. Carin USN Fairmont Grafton High School Naval Amphibious Raining Camp Pendleton Calif Africa Sicily England South Ditman Street

Rosie Moats Hosts Friends in Honor of Visitor from New Castle

Miss Rosie Moats of 114 East Wilford street hosted a gathering for Jack Osborn of New Castle Pennsylvania visiting Grafton. Entertainment was provided by Dolores June Pat and Jack Osborne of Pruntytown. Late refreshments were served by Miss Moats to guests including Mr and Mrs James Moats and son Richard of Webster Mr and Mrs R J Osborne and son Dickie of Pruntytown Mr and Mrs Edward Parkee of Clarksburg H C Anser of Adrian Mrs James Mitchell of Steubenville Ohio and J C Shingleton John Cosman and Luther Wagner of Grafton.

Rosie Moats Wilford Street Jack Osborn New Castle Grafton Dolores June Pat Jack Osborne Pruntytown Miss Moats James Moats Richard Webster R. J. Osborne Dickie Edward Parkee Clarksburg H. C. Anser Adrian James Mitchell Steubenville Ohio J. C. Shingleton John Cosman Luther Wagner

Betas Will Meet At Baptist Church

Members of Alpha Mu chapter of Peta Sigma Phi sorority will meet at the First Baptist church tonight at 7:30 p.m. for their last lost cultural and business meeting until fall. Pledges have been requested to meet at 7 o'clock for their study preceding the regular meeting. Robert E. Lee probably was the first prominent advocate of schools of journalism and he put classes in journalism in the curriculum of Washington College during his presidency.

Alpha Mu Peta Sigma Phi Sorority First Baptist Church Robert E. Lee Washington College

Community club and society meetings listed for June 21 22

June 21 Alpha Mu chapter of Seta Sigma Phi meets at First Baptist at 730 pm pledges at 700 pm. Degree of Honor to meet VFW hall for birthday party 2 pm co hosts Mrs Minnie Thorn and Mrs Edna Poling. Taylor County Red Cross officials meet at Malone's Drug Store HQ 730 pm. Delta Nu Tau Phi Lambda at Miriam Nesto 519 Beech St 700 pm co host Mrs Louise Arble. Ladies First Church of Christ sew Red Cross rooms 1 4 pm. June 22 Ladies First Presbyterian sew Red Cross HQ 1 4 pm. VFW auxiliary meets at lodge hall 800 pm. Philathia Sunday School class First Baptist home of Mrs Lillie Thomas for covered dish dinner 630 pm.

Alpha Mu Seta Sigma Phi First, Baptist Church V.F.W. Hall Minnie Thorn Edna Poling Taylor County Red Cross Malone's Delta Nu Tau Phi Lambda Sorority Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle Miriam Nesto Beech Street Louise Arble Ladies of the First Church of Christ Ladies of the First! Presbyterian Church V.fiw Lodge Philathia First Baptist Church Lillie Thomas

Local Hospital Adds Technician From Columbus

Miss Betty Fisher of Columbus Ohio arrived in Grafton yesterday to accept the laboratory technician position at Graf ton City hospital. She replaces Mrs H A Rickert, formerly Mary Lou Lake, who left to join her husband in Ando Texas. Cuba's present constitution was adopted in 1940.

Betty Fisher Columbus Ohio Brown Grafton Grafton City Hospital Miss Fisher H. A. Rickert Mary Lou Lake Ando Texas

Crochet Square Crochet Pattern Sale in Grafton Sentinel

Vintage ad touts a 12 inch crochet square pattern 7048 with directions and stitches. Readers are invited to send fifteen cents to Grafton Sentinel Household Arts Dept in New York for pattern and a 32 page Needlework Book offering 130 illustrations of embroidery, home decor and more with Alice Brooks guidance.

Grafton Sentinel Household Arts Dept P. O New York N. Y Grafter Sentinel New York 11 Gratton Sentinel Pattern Dept Station O N.Y Marian’ Martin

Fairmont Notes on Local Visits and Hospital News

Local briefs report Ellen Burns visiting Maple avenue with the Lambert family, C D Losh returning from Jacksonville with his wife to Knotts Avenue, and related personal notices. Mrs Ruth Ann Wolfe recovers from major surgery, Rose Miller Price and Walter Cross are hospital patients, and William H. Ridenour underwent major surgery in Fairmont. The wartime section recalls Buckner’s death and Okinawa operations, noting Japanese losses and Allied casualties through May, with aims of blockade and bomber bases shaping the campaign.

Ruth ‘Ann Wolfe Lindsey Wolfe Moatsville Route 2 Rose Miller Price West Wilford Street Walter Cross Warder Avenue City Hospital

Battle reports show Okinawa pressure continues

Reports note American forces sink 24 and damage 54 light vessels as enemy losses rise. Tokyo radio acknowledges dwindling defense while Okinawa falls. Japanese speculation centers on any future strike point toward homeland or China, with U S task forces moving west of Okinawa amid supply ships and assault boats offshore.

Okinawa Tokyo Radio U. S Bosse

New World Assembly Powers Face Global Debate

A proposed general assembly of nations would discuss questions within the charter and advise the Security Council, ending a long global struggle for a world forum. Victor Andrade of Bolivia led the committee on assembly powers with Herbert V. Byatt of Australia cited as a key leader.

General Assembly of Nations Assembly Security Council Council Victor Andrade Bulivia Committee On Assembly Herbert V. Byatt AUS

Fat Salvage Slogan Prompts War Fat Drive

P. D. Eckler of New York, a stock broker, launched a fat salvage campaign slogan urging Americans to render and turn in used fat. He notes housewives in 1945 should scrape skip and scoop every dish to aid meat dealers until fat producers in the South Pacific Islands resume supply.

P. D. Eckler New York Caesar Mr. Eckler South Pacific’ Islands

Charter draft moves to plenary as signings loom

The last commission session reviewed a charter chapter on trusteeships and colonial governance while Secretary of State Stettinius announced a signing on Monday. The event will include a United Nations room setting and a four way committee to report to plenary, with the president arriving to witness the signing before returning to Washington. Brig. Gen. Romulo lauded the charter as a charter of human liberty and freedom, while Commander Stassen urged nations to live by its principles. Lord Cranborne noted independence remains possible through natural evolution.

Tralia le Andrade Stettinius United Nations Washington Independence Senate Carlos P. Romulo Philippines Commission Harold E. Stassen United States Lord Cranborne

Penetrating 90 Percent Alcohol Test for Athletes Foot

A 10 minute test uses a mobile liquid with full strength alcohol to penetrate infection. Powders ointments and mild solutions fail to penetrate effectively. The tool described is the only solution with 90 percent alcohol claimed to reach more germs. Available in test sizes at Malone's and many drug stores.

Malone's

Debate on Egypt Faction Over Security Council Big Five

Egypt objects to listing France as a permanent Five member amid talks on a new 11 nation security council. Abdel Hamid Pasha Redawi of the Egyptian delegation urged balance, citing regional concerns as French troops remain in Syria.

UN Security Council Faces Syria Peace Path

Ansin Syria said the council would press for peace with France among the Big Five and OPEC weighing in. The membership provision, including France, was approved but Saudi Arabia and Syria remained opposed to certain terms.

Ans Syria France Saudi Arabia

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Eldora M. Bolyard Kathryn Devlin Myron R. Miller Tiel Doan Betas Baptist Church Te Malone Cuba Ted Fendasben Aeanty Lout Poina Alice Brooks Con Ellen Burnside Maple Avenue Paul Lambert Florida C. D. Losh Knotts Avenue Jacksonville Fla Petty Wesley D. Gallemore Gallemore Freda Mae Losh Fffry William H. Ridenour Tunnelton Seal Phen Ohey Stilwell Simon Boliver Buckner Jr Buckner U. S. Army Navy Japan Nimitz New World Ound Bans Ani Baby Dept Faille
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