Church Groups In Joint Meet Enjoy Program
A joint meeting of the Woman's Mission Circle and the Ladies' Aid society of the First Baptist church was held at the home of Mrs. Alice Chamberlin on East Washington street. Fifteen members attended as the Circle president Mrs. Eva Miller presided and Grace Whitescarver led devotion. The program centered on Christian Centers with talks by Rose Grinnan and W. W. Menear, sharing experiences from the Weirton Christian Center. The session closed with prayer and reports, followed by refreshments and social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Mission Circle
Ladies’ Aid Society
First Baptist Church
Alice Chamberlin
East Washington Street
Eva Miller
Grace Whitescarver
Grinnan
BYPU Meeting Moves to Church Intermediate Room
The BYPU Sunday evening meeting at the First Baptist Church is relocated to the Intermediate room due to the Vacation Bible School display. James Arthur Lockard will lead with The Right Attitude Toward Our Teachers. Archie Bartlett will discuss Understanding Our Teachers and Mary Gwendolyn Proudfoot will perform piano pieces. Leaders urge Baptist youths to attend and share in the uplifting spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BYPU
First Baptist Church
James Arthur Lockard
Archie Bartlett
Mary Gwendolyn Proudfoot
Baptist
Kum Bac class to picnic at Bridgeport airport
June 25 the Kum Bac class of the First Christian church will have a picnic at Harrison county Airport Bridgeport Miss Evelyn Bunner and Miss Edith Mae Wagner hostesses. July 1 quota picnic at Bridgeport Airport at 615 p m weather permitting otherwise dinner meeting at Cozy Rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Harrison County
Bridgeport
Evelyn Bunner
Edith Mae Wagner
Cozy Rest
Kings Daughters Enjoy Profitable Evening Meeting
The Kings Daughters Bible class of United Brthren Church held a regular monthly meeting in the class room Friday night. Mrs. A. Jenkins led devotionals and prayed, the group sang several hymns, and a Miriam life talk was given by Mrs. Loren Hoffman with vocal numbers by Helen Louise and Charlotte Ann Stillwell. Mrs. C. C. Moore read The Beautiful Thought, a poem by Mrs. O. A. Jenkins and an Everyday Living reading. After a brief business session, Lord's prayer, an entertaining quiz by Mrs. Ella Barber, and a social period followed. Refreshments were served by Mrs. W. A. Camden and assistants to 29 members and guests. The next meeting is July 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kings Daughters Bible Class
United Brthren Church
A. Jenkins
Miriam
Loren Hoffman
Helen Louise
Charlotte Ann Stillwell
C. C. Moore
Raymond Oliver
O. A. Jenkins
E. 8. Duckworth
Jenkins
Ella Barber
W. A. Camden
Victor Rockwell
C. C. Moran
Couple Weds In Virginia Church
Thelma Mae Shumaker of Grafton route 1 wed Murray Thomas of Thornton route 1 in Gore Virginia. Rev M L Rogland of the Gore Baptist church officiated on Wednesday June 19. Mr and Mrs Thomas will reside in Thornton route 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Shumaker
Grafton
Thelma Mae Shumaker
Murray Thomas
Thornton
Gore
M. L. Rogland
the Baptist Church
Thomas
Ross Thomas
Barclay on Bridge A Safe Lead and a Risky Double
A bridge column discusses a rubber game where a double on the first round seemed safe but enabled a later misplay. The author argues the danger of risky choices when a sure lead exists and poses questions on bidding decisions and defensive threats in example hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denier
West
South
East
Letter Carriers Are Entertained At M Daniel Home
Mr and Mrs Ed McDaniel hosted West Washington street the local chapter of the National Letters Association and the Ladies Auxiliary last evening A report from the state meeting at Parkersburg May 30 was given by Mrs Truman McVicker A flag committee was formed and refreshments were served Attending were many local families including the McVickers Reeds Parkhills Cole and others The next meeting will be at the home of Mr and Mrs Truman McVicker on the Philippi road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed McDaniel
West Washington Street
National Letters Association
Ladies Auxiliary
Sherman Reed
Parkersburg
Truman McVicker
William Henderson
Richardean
James Parkhill
Kenneth Cole
Joyce Ann
Lewis
Loren Hoffman
C. C. Moats
Harold Kirkpatrick
Fairmont and Grafton BYPU Picnic At Harmony Grove
Senior BYPU of First Baptist Fairmont joined Grafton group for an outdoor meeting and picnic at Harmony Grove. Bob Riggs and Dorothy Proudfoot spoke. twenty five Fairmont attendees listed with a long roster of Grafton participants enjoying games and a bountiful supper under the trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont
Grafton
BYPU
Harmony Grove
First Baptist Church
Fairmont Union
Bob Riggs
Fairmont Group
Dorothy Deane Proudfoot
Miss Proudfoot
Louise Myers
Betty Lou Curry
Martha Harter
Betty Lee Poe
Irene Courtney
Marjorie Bennett
Naomi Robinson
Clara Fordyce
Mrs. Everett Robinson
Frances Proudfoot
Gwendolyn Proudfoot
James Lockard
Dorothy Bolyard
Robert Boligar
John Bartlett
Edgar Allen Poe
Archie Bartlett
Charles Bartlett
Mission Society Meets Thursday at Mrs Thayer Home
Mrs. F. Suddarth presided over a Thursday afternoon Missionary society meeting of the First Presbyterian church held at Miss Helen Thayer’s home. Mrs. Emma Morgan led devotions before the program with topics prepared by Mrs. A A Miller and Mrs Sud-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suddarth
Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church
Helen Thayer
Emma Morgan
A. A. Miller
Sud
Community group notes dessert service after session
The report records a business session with standard procedures and notes Miss Marguerite assisting her sister in serving a light dessert to members after the meeting. The snippet references Porto Rico Cuba and San Domingo in the discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darth
Porto Rico
Cuba
San Domingo
Marguerite
Brief Items From Bluefield And Philadelphia Visit
Mrs. Margaret Watkins of Blueville visits her sister in Bluefield. Mrs. Richard C. McDade of Mapleave will depart for Philadelphia to attend the National Republican convention. Mrs. McDade will stay with Mrs. Bertha McCloud. Harold Knight Jr. returns home to Raleigh after visiting her parents on Christiana Street and Maple Avenue. Mrs. George Gerkin underwent major surgery at City Hospital this morning. Mrs. Penelope Phillips was admitted for observation at City Hospital. Mrs. William Courtney, West Main Street, is a medical patient at City Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Margaret Watkins
Blueville
Mrs. Herndon
Richard C. McDade
Mapleave' Snue
Phildelphia
Philadelphia
Harold Knight, Jr
Hame
Raleigh
N. C
Jesse Beall
Christiana Street
Mrs
Harold Knight Sr
Maple Avenue
George Gerkin
West Main Street
City Hospital
Penelope Phillips
Fanny Street
Willian
Courtney
GOP Hopeful WorneZ May Accept VP Nomination
The GOP convention remains wide open with uninstructed delegates able to shape the nomination as Taft Dewey and Willkie loom large. Discussion centers on foreign policy, German peace terms, and whether to seat Tolbert while Alaska’s contest is dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wornez
Taft
Dewey
Vandenberg
Willkie
Crocheted Novelties Quick July Bazaar Accessories
Informal summer crafting note promoting crochet accessories Pattern 6880 details stitches, demonstrations, and materials. Readers are invited to send ten cents to Grafton Sentinel Household Arts Dept for the pattern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton Sentinel
Household Arts Dept
Werath Street
New York
Gore
Afternoon Dress Pattern 169 From Claire Tilden Design
Calling all fashion minded women to a versatile frock for mature figures suited for day or evening wear. Pattern 169 offers soft bodice fullness held by tucks and shirring with back shoulder yokes and front skirt panels for gentle flare. Three sleeve styles, optional bow or lace, sizes 34 through 46, fabric and edging requirements listed, send 15 cents and order to Grafton Sentinel Pattern Dept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claire Tilden
Grafton Sentinel
Pattern Department
Fifth Avenue
New York
Nye Demands Roosevelt Resignation Over War Policy
Newspaper summary reports Senator Nye charging President Roosevelt with promising military aid to France and seeking his resignation. Debate covers Woodring ouster, bomb sight secrecy, and calls to turn US fleet over to Britain. Navy Academy cuts course to speed officer intake. Senate acts on mineral loans and material transfer restrictions. draft pre registration sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
House
Harry Woodring
Nye
Hyde Park
N. Y
Senate
France
Minton
D.-Ind
United States
England
Woodring
Stefusal
National Defense
Army
Schwellenbach
D.wash
Barkley
Pepper
D.-Fla
U.U. S
Britain
Hitler
Walsh
D.mass
Navy Academy
Navy Department
Naval Academy At
Annapolis
Sensi Burke
D.-Neb
St Augustine churches invite worship near Curve Bridge
St Augustine's Catholic Church and Shaw Chapel Methodist Mission share Sunday schedules with Masses at 7 and 10 a.m. and evening service at 7:30 p.m. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Young people's service at 6:30 p.m. and preaching at 7:30 p.m. Thursday midweek prayer at 7:30 p.m. All invite to worship in the little church near Curve Bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. ML. Shaw
A. M
Curve Bridge
Beulah Baptist Church Easter Sunrise Services At Beulah
Beulah Baptist Church Pruntytown West Virginia announces Easter Sunrise services at the Beulah church with a new program. 9:45 Sunday school Omar Lambert superintendent 6:00 Morning worship 6:30 B Y P U Edward Whitescarver president William Drainer vice president 1:30 Evening worship every 2nd and 4th Sundays prayers and Bible study Wednesday 1:30 p m. You are invited to worship with us.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah Baptist Church
Omar] Lambert
Herbert Tucker
Edward Whitescarver
William Drainer
Beaumont Rescue Mission Sunday Services Schedule
Beaumont Rescue Mission lists a Sunday 2:30 Sunday school session and an evening program with old fashioned songs and speakers. Tuesday 7:30 pm Bible study and prayer, Friday 7:30 pm song and praise meeting with speakers. The notice invites the public to join and meet God in a toned way.
Butler earns distinguished service medal for Brest debarkation
GEN Butler received the Distinguished Service Medal for the debarkation of American troops at Brest. After returning home he became commander of the Marine base at Quantico, Va, then left in 1924 to lead Philadelphia's public safety department and later served again with the corps in San Diego, China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Brest
Quantico
Marine
Philadelphia
Corps
San Diego
Calif
China
Opera House features Sandy as star in Sandy Is Lady
Baby Sandy rises from supporting to featured player in the film Sandy Is Lady at the Opera House starting tomorrow. Sandy previously appeared with Bing Crosby in East Side of Heaven and later in Little Accident and Unexpected Father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy
Baby
Opera House
Bing Crosby
Heaven
Crosby
Mischa Auer
Joan Blondell
Universal Studios
David Butler
Roy Henville
Los Angeles
Charles Previn
Note
Dixie Theatre to Stage Too Many Husbands Sunday
Col umbia's Too Many Husbands opens at the Dixie Theatre Sunday featuring Jean Arthur Fred MacMurray and Melvyn Douglas in a comedy about a woman with two husbands. Arthur loves both men while the law forbids such a ménage a trois leading to comic marital mix ups and a dramatic reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixie
Jean Arthur
Miss Arthur
Columbia
Dixie Theatre
Fred MacMurray
Melvyn Douglas
Wesley Ruggles
W. Somerset Maugham
Pred MacMurray
Douglas
Fred
Allied Fleet Strikes Raise Tension Along Egyptian Front
Allied planes pushed toward the Libyan coast and Tobruk while British forces bombarded Caio Port. Egyptian devastation and outrage grew as Premier pledge violations sparked fears of a broader conflict. Civilian flights and mass migrations followed the raids, with heavy reinforcements moving eastward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria'y
Clytian
Africa
Royal ‘Air Force
Caio
Tobruk
Egypt
Healy
Aieaien
Dria
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Annabel P. Swisher
Society Reporter
Mission Circle
Ladies Aid of Baptist Church
Kings Daughters
Virginia Church
Barclay
A Shapard Barclay Athority
M’daniel
Grove
Mission Society
Gop
Glenn Frank
Joseph H. Tolbert
Joe
South Carolina
Alaska
Alice Brooks
St. Augustine’s Catholic Church
M. J. Hannon
Shaw
Curre Bridge
Pruntytown, W. Va
Henry Loving
Beaumont
The
Dodge City
Virginia City
Mark Twain
America
Colenstock
Lode Ft
North
Hans
Atle
Confederscy
Rich
Jmond
Virginia
Kerry Bradforth
Northern
Libby
Flynn
Robin Hood
Allied Fleet
Charleston
Ime
Strand Theatre
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