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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1956

Page

3

Epsilon Epsilon Sorority Discusses Fair Plans At Meeting

Epsilon Epsilon chapter of Tau Phi Lambda Sorority met at Mrs. Betty Sinsel home in Pruntytown for their monthly gathering. Miss Grace Maye Bartlett presided as the ceremonial focus included singing and a prayer. Members praised publicity efforts, planned a Taylor County Fair food stand, and noted help with floats and carpentry. The group announced a family picnic at Tygart Lake State Park on July 18 and honored several sisters with secret gifts.

Epsilon Epsilon Tau‘ Phi Lambda Sorority Supreme Forest Woodmen Betty Sinsel Pruntytown Virginia Peters Louise Arble Grace Maye Bartlett Betty Jo McDermott Georgia Bell Virginia DeLaney Edith Jo Foley Epsilon Epsilon Chapter Sentinel Taylor County Ralph Landers Edwin Powell Bernadine Duty Tygart Lake State Park Martha Shannabarger Pauline Keener Betty de McDermott Letitia’ Spadafore Ellen Tingler Martha Shenger Ellen Jane Wiseman Rand Canyon Disneyland Beasie Davis Mariam Nestor Letitia Spadafore Dora Teets Deloris Loury Vieva Taylor Helen White Martha Shanabarger Laura Gennette St Marie Bartlett Cise Jane Wiseman

Budget Set Up For Blueville Methodist WSCS

The Blueville Methodist Church WSCS planned a budget for the coming year during a Wednesday session. Elizabeth Bowman reported the treasurer’s figures as secretary Betty Walls read last meeting minutes. committees were named by president Mrs. Russell Demoss for forthcoming dinners and church tasks. A devotional preceded business, led by Emma Brown and Ruby Carroll, with songs, scripture, and prayers, followed by a social hour served by members including Bowman, Walls, Knotts, and Rogers.

W.S.C.S Blueville Pearl Myers Edna Rogers Elizabeth Bowman Betty Walls Ethel Lucas Lillie Davigherty Emma Brown Ruby Carroll Brown Carroll J. W.travis Alice Shroyer Bessie Shafferman Stella Knotts Lillie Daugherty Ira Cox Edna Rogerss Ruth Knotts Hayward Norris Grace Plum Russell Demoss Cordie Laulis Betty Walla

Personal News Briefs From Virginia Towns

Clifford Att returned home after a visit in Richmond and Petersburg Virginia. Mrs Georgia Smith of Belington, formerly from Pruntytown, spent a week with her aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Lawrence De Mos. Mrs Alice DeMoss of Belington, formerly from Pruntytown, is a patient in Broaddus Hospital with a broken leg. Mrs Madge DeMoss has returned from Broaddus Hospital where she was a patient.

Clifford Att Richmond Petersburg Virginia Georgia Smith Belington Pruntytown Lawrence DeMos Alice DeMoss Broaddus Hospital Madge DeMoss

Kansans Guests Of Gratton Folk

Mrs. W. E. Rightmire of Dewey Ave hosted her brother and wife Mr. and Mrs. William H. Holt Ellsworth Kansas with grandchildren Holt Margaret and Cathy children of Louis Cloud Birmingham Alabama. The group planned a Midwest vacation and left Friday by automobile visiting other Grafton relatives.

W. E. Rightmire Dewey Ave William H. Holt Ellsworth Kansas Holt Margaret Cathy Childdren Louis Cloud Birmingham Alabama Midwest

Nestor McDaniel Nuptials In Oakland Maryland

Miss Jane Nestor and Pvt Davis Glenn McDaniel united in marriage at St. Pauls Methodist Church Oakland Maryland on June 16. Rev Winfield Patterson officiated the double ring ceremony with matron of honor Mrs Ralph Wolfe and best man Francis Gough. The bride wore pale blue nylon with pearls and carried a Bible topped by an orchid. A reception followed at the bride’s sister’s home with family attending. The couple will honeymoon then join Fort Sill Oklahoma.

St. Paul's Methodist Church Oakland Maryland Jane Nestor Lorn, Nestor Grafton Davis Glenn McDaniel U.S. Army Winfield Patterson Ralph Wolfe Francis Gough Ellis Wolfe Lloyd Nestor Mraz McDaniel Grafton ‘High School Grafton Manufacturing Company Pvt

A B Instructor To Preach Here At First Baptist

Rev. Harry T Rowe of the First Baptist Church will be away Sunday July 1. Dr. LeRoy J Day of Alderson Broaddus College will preach at both services. Morning sermon titled Where Do You Live. Evening subject The Cool Of The Day.

Harry T Rowe First Baptist Church LeRoy J. Day Alderson- Broaddus College

Harmony Grove Sewing Circle Entertained

The Harmony Grove Sewing Circle met at Mrs. K. W. Scrannage's home with B. O. Tucker presiding after a short business session. Refreshments served to a list of members including Mrs. Guthrie Scrannage Boyles McCue Tucker and others. also noted Fremont Michigan feature on Mrs. Herb Morton who collects toothpick holders estimating 320 holders could hold about 240000 toothpicks.

Harmony Grove K. W. Scrannage B.O. Tucker William Guthrie O. W. Scrannage Porter Boyles G. E. McCue Maynards Tucker Wallace. Smouse T. J. Laing Carl Gooper Boyd Currey B. O. Tucker Fremont Mich Herb Morton

Fireballs 4-H Plan June Exhibits in Fetterman

The Fetterman Fireballs 4-H Club led by Mrs Gladys Lambert met at the Community Building in Fetterman for a June session titled Either Or. Loretta Menear called the meeting to order as Shirley DeMoss read last meeting minutes followed by songs led by Barbara De Moss. Members heard talks by Carolyn Menear Barbara DeMoss and Helen Fleming on how to fill project books. The next meeting is set for July 14 at the Community Building with plans for exhibits and reports on camp.

Fetterman - Fireballs 4-H Club Gladys Lambert Fetterman Loretta Menear Shirley DeMoss Barbara DeMoss Carolyn Menear Helen Fleming Charles Lee Kuhnes Jon Lovejoy Inalenoa Lambert Barbara Shirley Demos

Hospital Admissions and Discharges Log

Hospital records list admissions on June 3 for Hubert Reed James Godwin Donald Junior Workman Fanny Sor ge Mary, William Bolyard and addresses across West Francis Street Fennel and Newburg. Discharges on June 23 include Virginie King Jack Curent Ole Hunt and Wendel.

Hubert Reed West Francis St. James Virginie King West Wilford St Jack Curent Blueville Drive Ole Hunt Wendel Rosa Belle Parson Parkview Lela Mae Sloan Main St James Godwin Rt. 2 Wesley Frazier North William Bolyard Newburg Roberta McBee Philippi Hattie Lanter Richmond Virginia

Unclear health ad fragment mentions medicines and asthma claims

An unclear OCR fragment describes a pharmaceutical product claim for asthma relief and sleepy effects. It references primatena medicines, centration for distress, and a money back offer. Names and places are garbled, but the piece markets a drugstore purchase with a sleep aid claim.

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June Church Clubs and Societies Calendar Update

A June community calendar lists Loyal Class of St. Pauls Lutheran Church at 7 30 pm, Republican Women at the Courthouse 8 pm, ForgetMeNot Daily Club at Margarite Isner home, DAR at 8 pm, Philathea Class dinner for birthdays, reception for Rev and Mrs Tulloh, Pruntytown Homemakers at 730 pm, Delta Nu Chester Tau Phi Lambda Sorority meets at Grafton Hotel, Naomi Chapter Order of Eastern Star at Masonie Hall, and a Thornton WSCS fashion event.

St. Paul's Lutheran Church Republican Women's Club Courthouse Louie Byers Margarite Isner Christina St Naomi Weese DAR Cky Bolyard Bt. John’s St Methodist Church Annex William Whitescarver Chester Binsél Whitescarver Paul Klepfel Delta Nu Chester Tau Phi Lambda Sorority Supreme Forest Woodman Circle Grafton Hotel Doris Corio Mary Malone Janice Hamilton Janice Haddix Betty Dadisman Naomi Order of Eastern Star Masonie Hall Ola Fashion Ws.c.8 Thornton Methodist Church

Using Our Talents Theme At Baptist Class Meeting

The First Baptist Church class met for devotionals on Using Our Talents led by Mrs Mayne Williamson. The session included scripture reading, hymn Bright In The Corner You Are, a poem, and prayer. secretary and treasurer reports were given by Mrs Grace Reed. Plans were made for a July 1 fellowship at Mrs Marela Williams home. hostesses were Wilma Reed, Lot tie Shumaker, and others listed.

R.T First Baptist ‘Church Mayne Williamson Asi Streets Grace Reed Marela Williams Wilma Reed Lottie Shumaker Mayme Williamson Francis Adlington Mada Robinson Grac Reed Oma Fornash Asia Streets Mabel Bartlett Virgie Haller Ruth Wierkhouser Calle Johnson

Cat restriction after attack in Wilmington case

Police asked Swiss UN employee Rema to confine her cat for two weeks after the jungle cat, described as unusually gentle, bit a hotel housekeeper who approached the bed. The incident occurred in Wilmington, North Carolina, and prompted wildlife caution.

Wilmington N. C Reta Rema The United Nations

Harold Gordon Harold at Lindsay Memorial Church

In Memphis Tennessee the pastor of Lindsay Memorial Presbyterian Church states that Harold Gordon Harold will have the same path ahead as behind. The note reflects a philosophical stance from the church leader about the individual.

Memphis, Tenn Lindsay Memorial Presbyterian Church Harold Gordon Harold

Flemington Baptist Mission Society Gathers

The Women’s Mission Society of Simpson Baptist Church met at Simpson Grade School. Mrs. Margaret Ervin and Mrs. Cora Hustead led the program on Missions of Bermuda with songs and prayers. President Mrs. June Kinsey presided. reports were given by Mrs. Mildred Davis and Mrs. Ruth Waggoner. A new member, Mrs. Lois Jean Findley, was welcomed. July hostesses named. refreshments served to members and guests.

Women's Mission Society Simpson Baptist Churrch Simpson Grade School Margaret Ervin Cora Hustead Bermuda June Kinsey Mildred Davis Ruth Waggoner Edith Findley Lois Jean Findley Janie Lake Ruth Wagoner Lord Cleaenger Ora Green Doris Morn Lol Jean Findley Emma Stipe Lillian Newton Nelda Yardman Nore Stipe Margaret Irvin Cora’ Husead Roberta Bush Catherine Leachant Meaula Chenoweth Mary Cain

Seeing Double at Michigan Twins Convention in Bay City

Bay City hosts the 10th annual Michigan State Twins Association gathering with over 16 sets of twins attending. The piece notes a trivia claim that more than 100,000 different sea shell species are known and named.

Elks Jeanne Laduke Mount Vernon Ind Joe B. Pendergraft Joplin Bernard M. Shanley Eisenhower White House International Soundphotos Bay City Mich Michigan State Twins Assn

St Pauls WSCS Plans Weekly Specials At Church

St Pauls Methodist Church WSCS outlined events for the week including a minister and wife race on 27 at 8 pm and a rummage sale June 25 30 in the former Central Headquarters room West Mal Street Presiding was Mrs Carl Harman Worship service led by Mrs E B Smith with hymn Thee meditation The World Beginning On Community and other program items featured by Mrs C Burl Magon Mrs Hartman read a poem The social period offered salad coffee and cake

St. Paul's Methodist Church A. Tulloh West Mal St Carl Harman E. B. Smith

Marks-Nuptials in Barricksville for Wilbur Utt bride

Wilbur Utt of Pruntytown announced Saturday his marriage to former Miss Virginia Marks Sanford of Barricksville West Virginia on the 29th in Barricksville West Virginia.

Wilbur Utt Pruntytown Marks

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