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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1936

Page

3

Naomi Chapter installs officers and honors members

Miss Jerry Morgan Society Reporter notes Mrs Florence H Wilkinson becomes Worthy Matron of Naomi Chapter No 12 OES at a recent installation in the Masonic Temple. The ceremony included an memorial service, solo by Mrs Wilkinson, and presentations to Mrs Barnes who led the year’s work. New officers listed with Worthy Matron Mrs Wilkinson and Worthy Patron Mr Frank Wolfe. Visitors from several towns attended. Later Frances Lawson wed Donald Boyd at First Church, Morgantown.

Florence H. Wilkinson Barnes Mary Robinson Arthur G. ‘Yates Ella L. Barber Mary E. Hoffman Margaret Cather Mary L. Jefferys Grace M. Donnachie W. C. Barnes Sentinel Frank Wolfe Pearl Stover Arthur G. Yates Dessie Gough Margaret Weaver Appalona Reger Grace Yates Lila K. Deane Vivian Bunner Mildred V. Debendarfer Leota Hartsook Adah Martha I. Clark Ruth Klaude Spaur Esther Lena Walter Martha Susan Monroe Electa Anna Nuzum Ona C. Jefferys Wilkinson Mabel Grimes Morgantown Ona B Waters Elkins Grace Plub Weston Lila | Mills Billingsly Ala Edna Conaway

Social Calendar Notes From Morgantown Community

June 26 events include Sunshine Band meeting at 7:30 p m at United Brethren church with Group A hosting. Also June 26 the Star Sewing club will meet with Mrs Della Wittman on Grand Street replacing the earlier plan. June 28 a Grafton Park band concert at 2 30 p m directed by John T Evans. The Morgantown Methodist Episcopal church announces a marriage read by Rev Joseph C Hoff man in presence of two attendants Mrs Evalyn Hamstead and Joseph Henry. Mrs Boyd a Graf ton High School graduate later attended West Virginia University Morgantown and Fairmont State Teachers College finishing at Fairmont. Mr Boyd a Morgantown High School graduate attended WVU, works for Treiner and Core in Morgantown. The couple reside at 341 Demain ay ven ue Morgantown. Engagement announced for Miss Dorothy Hendrickson of Country Club Road to John Fidelman of Washington Pa announced by Mr and Mrs John Hendrickson, planned for September. Miss Hendrickson a Graf ton High School graduate has worked in Washington since graduation. Mr Fidelman son of R K Fidelman of Washington Pa and a Washington High School graduate works at Hazel Atlas Glass in Washington Pa. Surprise party for Miss Clare Luzadder on June 20 at her parents home in Glade Run with many gifts, games, music and refreshments. Attendees listed include numerous local youths and friends from Morgantown and Glade Run.

Sunshine Band The United Brethren Church Star Sewing Club Della Wittman Grand Street James Hussion Grafton Park John T. Evans Methodist Episcopal Church of Morgantown Joseph C. Hoffman Evalyn Hamstead Joseph Henry Boyd Grafton High School West Virginia University Fairmont State Teachers College Fairmont Mrs. Boyd Demain Ayvenue Dorothy Hendrickson Country Club John Fidelman Washington, Pa John Hendrickson Miss Hendrickson Fidelman R. K. Fidelman Washington High School Hazel Atlas Glass Company Clare Luzadder Claude Luzadder Glade Run Dorothy Bradley Mary Boytes Betty Bradley Mabel Cozad Mildred Kerns Kermit Boyles Robert Goodwin Sherwood Gainer William Goodwin Victor Hebb Russell Knotts Sylvester Lundy Ross Luzadder Howard Dillon Glen McCartney Robert McWilliams

Notable Attendees At Society Gathering In Town

Chairman Poses and O trat Pres Hersel McCartney joined Russell Shay Charles Sampson William Shuma ker Vernon Sturm Dale Thomas Dorsey Watts Darrell Wilson Leon Weaver Harold Weaver and guests Mr and Mrs Samuel Lundy Mr and Mrs Claude Luzadder plus the guest of honor Miss Clara Luzadder at a local social event featuring prominent community figures and families.

Hersel McCartney Russell Shay Charles Sampson William Shumaker Vernon Sturm Dale Thomas Dorsey Watts Darrell Wilson Leon Weaver Harold Weaver Samuel Lundy Claude Luzadder Clara Luzadder

Youngest U Boat Commander Warder Promoted

Lieutenant Frederick B. Warder, a Grafton High School and United States Naval Academy graduate, has been named a submarine commander. He is among the youngest officers to hold a submarine command and is the son of the late Attorney Hugh Warder and Mrs Anna Warder of Maple Avenue.

Frederick B. Warder Grafton High School United States Naval Academy Annapolis Warder Hugh Warder Annia Warder Maple Avenue

Local Notes on Injuries and Visits in Clarksburg and Fairmont

Mrs Lloyd Shackelford remains confined at home on Maple Avenue after a fall on Wednesday. Beulah Tucker visited in Clarksburg yesterday. Jessie Lambert of Fimple Company on the Berkeley Run railroad project was treated for a minor foot injury at City Hospital after stepping on a nail. Mrs Elias Smith of Route 1 was discharged after a tonsil operation yesterday. Mrs Lee Bennett and daughter Georgia Bennett of West Main Street attended a tea in Fairmont for the state police and sheriff's convention, staying for the banquet at the Fairmont Hotel. Mrs Koelz, Kate Koelz’s mother of Washington Street, is seriously ill at home.

Lloyd Shackelford Maple Avenue Clarksburg Jessie Lambert Fimple Company Elias Smith Lee Bennett Mass Georgia Bennett West Main Street Fairmont Homer C. Toothman State Convention of Police and Sheriff's Association Mr. Bennett Koelz Kate Koelz Washington Street

Cincinnati Officer Killed in Holdup Ambush

Cincinnati patrolman Lawrence Robbins, 31, died after resisting holdup men who tried to steal his car. He pushed his fiance Beatrice G. Brown from the vehicle before the struggle. Authorities issued appeals for the getaway car across Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky. A separate notice reports the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Robert McDonough at Grafton City Hospital.

Cincinnati Lawrence Robbins Beatrice G. Brown Robbins Ohio Indiana Kentucky Robert McDonough Beech Street Grafton City Hospital

Dated Drugs Protect Your Health Message

The notice explains that perishable drugs have arrival dates to ensure fresh medicine. When the date shows a drug may be losing strength it is discarded. The policy promises potency and health benefits, encouraging customers to bring in prescriptions for peace of mind.

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