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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1957

Page

3

Calendar notices for June meetings and socials

Calendar June 21 events include the Grand International Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers meeting at 1 pm at the K of P Hall and a picnic at Tygart Lake State Park at 6 pm. Knottsville 4-H Club hosts an ice cream social to fund county camp, Hec Alums dine at 6:30, and June 23 marks the descendants of Nathan Plum and Cyrene Caruthers Musgrove reunion at Mt. Nebo Church of Christ with a noon basket dinner.

Grand International Auxiliary Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Aieet K. of P. Hall Tygart Lake State Park Knottsville 4-H Knottsville Hec Warren McVicker Nathan Plum Cyrene Carruthers Musgrove Mt. Nebo Church of Christ Green Valley Lodge No. 225 T. Hall Gay St Delta Nu- Chapter Tau Phi Lambda Sorouty Supreme Forest Woodman Circle Grafton Hotel Clara Jean Knotts Martha Cole Grace Marie Bartlett Peegy Curry Rhth Coberly Barbara Clarkson Thornton Methodist Church Pam

Business Girls Outing and Charity Drive at Tygart Lake Park

The Grafton Business Girls met at Tygart Lake State Park for an outdoor picnic with hostesses Helen Gerkin Helen Lucas and Maycell Dillon. Virginia Delaney presided over a business session and announced the next outdoor meeting on July 10 with Jean Gans Margaret Grinnan and Patty Gallagher as hostesses. A $50 donation to Camp Towles for repairs and $25 to Camp Gallahad were approved. A board meeting is set for June 24 at 8 PM at Virginia Delaney's home. Fifteen then sixteen members and several guests attended, with refreshments served by local hosts and a separate church group enjoying a gathering.arch

Grafton Camp Gallahad Virginia Delaney Caroline Grow Mildred Campbell Nellie Cook Violet LeMasters Mary Jean Grinnan Annabelle Pitzer Flossie Johnson Charlotte Williams Jean Gans Maxine Cockrell Patty Gallagher Virginia, Powell Margaret Grinnan Ellen Jane Wiseman Helen Gerkins Helen Lucas Nancy Bolyard Roger LeMasters Billy Delaney Mary Ellen Campbell

Suggestions For Baby Safety From The Sentinel Homemaker

The Sentinel Homemaker offers safety tips to protect infants from accidents. Store medicines and dangerous substances out of reach in high cabinets, return used pills promptly, and avoid storing anything in empty food containers. Use nonpoisonous paint on items a baby may chew and keep kerosene and other hazards secured away from curious hands.

Sentinel

Lutheran Class Holds Dinner at St Pauls Church

Members of the Loyal class of St Pauls Lutheran church and families enjoyed a barbecue dinner Monday evening in the church social rooms. Thirty two attended as Howard O Blue presided over the business session and announced an upcoming district rally and instruction session for Lutheran Evangelism.

St Paul's Lutheran Church Howard O. Blue Vincent Moats Fresno Cal St. Mark's Lutheran Church Rents William Moat Benjamin M. Gerkin Piedmont Avenue

Norris family visits spread through Baltimore trip

Mr and Mrs George Norris and Mr and Mrs Clyde Norris plus their son spent three days in Baltimore visiting Mr and Mrs Virgil Norris and Mr and Mrs John T Weaver. Fred Beverlin of Maple Ave has been ill and confined to Grafton City Hospital and was removed to St Mary's Hospital Clarksburg for treatment. Mr and Mrs Blaine Sinsel have returned home after visiting C W Daugherty and family in Cuyahoga Falls Ohio and Jack Augustine and family in Talmage Ohio.

George Norris Clyde Norris and Son Baltimore Virgil Norris John T. Weaver Fred Beverlin Maple Ave Grafton City Hospital St. Mary's Hospital Clarksburg Mrs Blaine Sinsel C. W. Daugherty Famly Cuyahoza Falls Jack Augustine Talmage

Hospital Admissions and Discharges List

Hospital admissions on June 20 include Lena Sullivan Rt 1, Gertrude Knotts Thornton, Mabel Plum Tunnel ton, Evelyn Ross Rt 2. Discharges on June 20 include Betty Mayle Rt 1, Edith Greenwald Lincoln St, Lena Sullivan Rt 1, Janet and Donna Newton Rt 2, Robert Flanagan Rt 2, Carolyn and Ernest McDaniel Rt 2.

Lena Sullivan Rt. 1 Gertrude Knotts Thornton Mabel Plum Tunnelton Evelyn Ross Rt. 2 Betty Mayle Edith Greenwald Lincoln St Janet and Donna Newton Robert Flanagan Carolyn and Ernest McDaniel

Millicent Seeks Help With Ring Payments

In a light LAFF A DAY strip Millicent pleads with Millicent to assist with payments on a ring. She laments inability to eat sleep or concentrate as she asks for help. The gag centers on domestic finance and romantic jewelry.

Millicent

King's Class Plans Picnic

The King's Daughter Class of the E. U. B. Church met Tuesday evening for a regular meeting chaired by Mrs. Mary Warder. Readings by several members and songs were on the program, with prayers, a vocal duet, and reports from officers. The annual picnic was discussed and food safety cautions noted about summer refrigeration and egg salads.

King's Daughter E. U. B. Church Mary Warder Belle Hefner Pearl Riddle Th2 Woodford Rufus Rogers Carrie Packman Neile Simpson Anita Bragg Nelle Knight Leling Boylan Opal Arthur

Court Decision Is In Poetry In Brooklyn Case

A Brooklyn natural gas leak led to the death of eight Norway maple trees and a $755 claim. Municipal Court Justice Guy Gilbert Ribaudo rendered the ruling in verse suggesting poetic justice while addressing where the trial should occur, Brooklyn or Manhattan, and siding with the city against Brooklyn Union Gas Co.

New York Brooklyn

Perfume as the essential accessory for women’s fashion

The article extolls perfume and scent as a key feminine accessory to enhance charm and personal style. It contrasts fragrances for different outfits and occasions, advises on budget options, and suggests use of atomizers and sachets to perfume wardrobes from neck to lingerie, emphasizing memory and taste.

Yardley Ture

Independence School Closes After Vacation Bible School

The Independence Vacation Bible School closed with a noon picnic and an evening program including devotions a work review a puppet show and student displays. Enrollment totaled 47 across Kindergarten Primary Junior and Junior High with named students listed. families and visitors were noted in local postings including visits by Allen and Edward McCann Shaffer Lanham and others. The St Johns Methodist church announced Rev Dayton Smith’s return as pastor and local residents were seen visiting relatives and grandparents in the area. Ruth Rowland was reported as a patient at Grafton City Hospital.

Brenda Castell Linda Castell Billy Chambers Stephanie Engle James Engle Wendy Harding Margaret Hovatter Donna Lyons Patty Lyons Joey Morris Doris Sapp David Davidson Laura Sheets Nancy Sapp James Chambers Judy Hovatter Helen Herding Linda Leggett Norma Austin Martha Hovatter Barbara Caldwell Bully Laren Heen Sepps Jerry Leggett Paul Cornwell Barbara Wilt Colleen Wilt Charlene Austin Deny Austin Judy Castle Norra Leggett Linda Kline Harry Harding Allen McCann Everett Wash Dewey Shaffer Morgantown Iva Shafer St. Johns Harry Zinn Brooks McGrey Fairmont L. D. Eagle Ruth Rowland Grafton City Hospital

Pain relief by cordotomy and brain surgery

Dr Herman N Bundesen explains options for incurable pain including brain nerve cutting and the newer cordotomy procedure. The description notes risks of brain surgery, potential mental changes, epilepsy, and the high precision required to sever pain pathways in the spinal cord for morphine addicts or inoperable cancer cases.

Herman N. Bundesen M.D

Pain relief methods and rheumatic fever notes

An article discusses high chest operations for pain relief where suitable, warns against use in narcotic addicts, and notes possible return to work after surgery. It also covers rheumatic fever causes, bed rest, potential tonsil removal, and treatments like salicylates and steroids. guidance stresses physician supervision.

Bradiente, Inc

Haymond 4-H Holds Session and Camp Plans

The Willing' Worker 4-H Club met at the leader Mrs. JT. Av Craft home for a wiener roast co hosted by Ann and Tommy Craft. Members discussed 4-H camp at Carrio Towles July 7 to 12 with health checks and a revised July meeting date.

JT. Av Craft Ann Tommy Craft West Virgina Larry Davis Ann Craft Carrio Towles Haymond Farm Helen Fleming Nancy Sharon Jane Weaver Leo Craft Nancy Craft David Thorn Bille Thorn Sanda Lemmon Donnie Dottie Watts Paul’ Davis Helen Watts Ruth ‘Thorn Marylin Karen Watkins Frances Colebank Carol Linn David Riggleman Billy ‘Trickett

Blueville WSCS Meets at Blueville Methodist Church

Blueville WSCS met in the fellowship hall for a June program titled LIC scary His Glory led by Mrs. Cox and other members. They voted to donate aid for Youth Fellowship two members to attend youth camp and discussed buying extra chairs for the Sunday school room. Attendees included Mrs. Demoss and numerous members. guests were Mrs. Bartlett Shearer Meneeal and Shelly. The Lyon District Sunday reenact Convention occurred at Independence Baptist Church. the church is 101 years old. Business visitors in Grafton included Mabel Leggett Hazel Sheets and Allie Sheets.

Blueville W. Travis Russel Demoss Youth Fellowship William Myers Travis Lula Newcome Demoss Elizabeth Bowman Knotts John Lyon District Independence Baptist Church Mabel Leggett Hazel Sheets J Allie Sheets Grafton Wednesda

Baptist WS Hears Reports in Gathering

The W M S of the First Baptist Church met for the June gathering Tuesday evening. The president Mrs Walls read scripture and led prayer. The business circle secretary announced July August break. The group supported camping for youngsters at Cowen and reported a state house party in June attended by six members. Members of the Union Associate led a supper and program with Mary Beth Fulton Vernelda Dega and Miss Pilton speaking on work in Assam. Bruce Circle hosted 31 members with two guitars after the meeting.

W.M.S First Baptist Church Mral. Walls Anna Wolfe Nadm| Lawson Cowen Lawson P. State House Job Broddas Union Associate Carl Shawnsehair Frank Fast Harry T. Rowe Bertha Goodwin John MsCafferty Clarksburg Bruce Chivcle

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