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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1946

Page

3

Veterans Honored At St Pauls Lutheran Reception

About 75 people attended last evening’s 8 o'clock event at St Pauls Lutheran in honor of WWI veterans. Capt James F Holt spoke on his year and a half service with the Polynesians on Bora Bora, praising island beauty and native generosity.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church E. F. K. Roof James F. Holt Bora Bora Society Islands Australia Panama Canal Holt A. O. Aldrich

Miss Mary Brown Hosts Weiner Roast Evening

Miss Mary E Brown hosted a weiner roast at her home with outdoor games and music by Bill Thorn and his secordian. Attendees included Gertrude Knotts Rosemary Knotts Mary Sue Gable Billy Boyard Norman Watkins Joe Thorn Glen Satterfield Charles Summers Bud Wire Guy Weaver Leland Watkins and many family members and friends.

Mary E. Brown Bill, Thorn Secordian Gertrude Knotts Rosemary Knotts Mary Sue Gable Billy Boyard Norman Watkins Joe Thorn Glen Satterfield Charles Summers Bud Wire Guy Weaver Leland Watkins Bill Thorn Billy Davie Thorn Charles Shackelford Charles, Jr Clifford Shaffer C. C. Brown Elizabeth Stuck

Blueville WSCS Holds Meeting

The Blueville Methodist WSCS met at Mrs. William Knotts home on Washington street for its regular monthly gathering. Mrs. Walter Lucas led devotionals with Mrs. J W Travis assisting, presenting Fearfulness in Service and Traits for Courageous Christ. President Mrs. B G Brown opened with a letter from Van Landingham on LSC work, and money was raised by passing the apron. A patriotic program featured Flag by Mrs. Walter Knotts, an America duet by Mrs. R Brown and Mrs. Charles Henry Jr, and a reading The Flag of Our Country by Mrs. Travis. Rose Cole and a niece demonstrated household articles, then host William Knotts served.

WSCS Blueville B. G Brown van Landingham Lscs Walter Knotts America R. Brown Charles Henry, Jr Our Country Travis Rose Cole William and

Church Ladies Schedule Sewing and Meetings in June

June 25 to 28 items list church events with sewing at Red Cross rooms and meetings at First Baptist and St Johns Methodist. June 27 notes Grafton WCTU institute 10 to 3 30 public welcome. July 4 Shaffer reunion planned at Birds Creek.

Episcopalian Church Red Cross Philothea First Baptist Church George Kinsey Clair Menear WSCS St. John's Methodist Church

Social gathering notes list attendees and host at Bolyard home

Mrs Daisey Poe served refreshments to Mrs Luther Bolyard Miss Hallie Shafferman Mrs Walter Knotts Mrs Charles Henry Jr Mrs Walter Lucas Miss Bessie Shafferman Mrs B G Brown Mrs George Norris Mrs Charles Henry Sr Mrs Earl Carruthers Mrs Ford Zinn and Mrs Rose Cole and niece The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs Luther Bolyard.

Daisey Poe Luther Bolyard Hallie Shafferman Walter Knotts Charles Henry, Jr Walter Lucas Bessie Shafferman B. G. Brown George Norris Charles Henry Earl Carruthers Ford Zinn Rose Cole

Hee Alums Weiner Roast At Mrs Norris Home

Hee Alums held a weiner roast at Mrs. George Norris's Brownlow Park home. The event featured roasting weiners, group singing, and social conversation. Miss Arlean Moore led the business meeting planning a swimming party in Mannington on Sunday with attendance by members and guests.

Hee George Norris Brownlow Park Arlean Moore Mannington Nellie Cook Avanelle Denton Martha Hines Betty Williams Dorothy, Douglas Louise Collins Arthur Marshall Charles Henry, Jr Nancy Ann Staley Eugene Reed Kyle Young Delores Jean

Local Girl to Attend Alpha Phi Convention in Canada

Miss Catherine Hamric a West Virginia University junior will represent Beta Iota chapter Alpha Phi as a delegate to the General Convention in Quebec City June 24 29. The event marks Alpha Phi s 75th anniversary with Syracuse founded Alpha chapter in charge of the anniversary banquet at the Chateau Frontenac overlooking the St Lawrence River.

Catherine Hamric West Virginia University Beta Iota Chapter Alpha, Phi Quebec City Quebec Canada Alpha Phi Syracuse University Syracuse New York Alpha Chapter Chateau Frontenac St. Lawrence River

Marines enlist Raymond Sandsbury from Robley street

Raymond Sandsbury the son of Mr and Mrs Albert Sandsbury left Robley street Tuesday to enlist in the Marines He is assigned to the Marine Corps unit at Parris Island California and recently visited his parents before shipping out Miss Loratie Lost daughter of Mr and Mrs C D Lost Knotts avenue who had been visiting returned yesterday to Los Angeles to resume work with Brunswig Drug Company A correction notes Miss Mary Jo Patton was omitted from the shower attendees for Miss June Loar in last evening's Sentinel

Raymond Sandsbury Albert Sandsbury Robley Street Raymond Parris Loratie "Lost C. D. Losi Knotts Avenue Los Angeles Brunswig Drug Company Sentinel Mary Jo Patton June Loar

Clark Seeks Extended Support for Combative Juvenile Plan

Clark indicated continued action through page 1 next September and noted President Truman has extended his support to the program aimed at combing juvenile offenses. The remarks suggest intensified federal backing for the juvenile initiative amid ongoing policy discussions.

Clark Truman Combi Juvenile

Glamour girl pattern 9172 for Jr Miss sewing

Pattern 9172 keys for Jr Miss with no-shoulder seams and a swirling drindle skirt. Size range 11 18 15 17 with fabric estimate. price five patterns including Marian Martin Fall and Winter book available for fifteen cents more.

Grafton| Sentinel Pattern Dept P. O Station O New York Marian Martin

Star Gazing on Delinquency and Cross Sector Cooperation

The article notes growing delinquency concerns and highlights broad cooperation offered by educational and religious groups, members of the bench and bar, social workers in child welfare, and leaders in related fields to address the issue.

Food outlook and production figures from Bowles report

The report discusses measures to amend the Public Service Commission title, a merger discussion, and predicts meat demand versus supply. It notes a bread shortage easing in 30 days, a strong winter wheat harvest, and favorable poultry and egg supplies through midsummer. Butter output remains around 60 percent of prewar levels.

Bowles

RFC officials push for clean bill of health inquiry

Alabama congressman argues RFC deserves an inquiry to clear health. RFC chairman Henderson defends agency to Senator Wagner, saying GAO letter finds no failures or government losses, and cites no irregularities in RFC operations.

Uenumard Trom RFC Banking Committee Charles B. Henderson Wagner D-N Senate Banking Committee GAO

Disputed port fate blurs as Yugoslavia Italy clash

Fragmentary report outlines talks on a port city amid pressure from Russia and Western powers. American sources say the subject passed freely in recess, while new proposals were offered but rejected, with a push for compromise.

Russia Yugoslavia Italy

Rainy Graduation at NYU Commencement Unfurls

Rain dampens New York University 114th commencement in New York City. Charlotte Wolff, a School of Commerce graduate, struggles across muddy turf in her cap and gown. She hails from Long Beach, New York.

Charlotte Wolff School of Commerce New York University New York City Miss Wolff Long Beach N. Y

British Troop Movements near Trieste Denied by Foreign Office

A British foreign office spokesman acknowledged precautionary troop movements near Venezia Giulia, denying Yugoslav claims that the demarcation line would shift five miles east. Yugoslav reports of counts near the line prompted speculation of two British armored divisions on the move and broad military preparations.

London Foreign Office Trieste Venezia Giulia

KIDDY'S SHOP UNUSUAL SET UP FOR QUICK SALE

An ad offers a modern ready-to-wear children’s store priced to sell fast with a low overhead lease and strong demand. The seller highlights a 175000 asking price, urging serious buyers to contact Atlas Realty at 336 Fourth Ave Pittsburgh Pa for details.

Atlas Realty Fourth Ave Pittsburgh, Pa

Informal Sessions Shape Byrnes War Cabinet Debates

British sources say Byrnes was compelled to yield to fellow ministers as informal sessions of the cabinet drove key discussions. The reporting highlights pressure within the group and ambiguous meeting formats influencing policy direction.

Byrnes

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