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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1945

Page

3

Woodmen Sorority Entertained Here at Beech Street home

Delta Nu Chapter of Tau Phi Lambda sorority of Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle hosted a gathering at Mrs. Nestor and Mrs. Arble's Beech street home. A two purse luncheon was served on attractively decorated tables on the lawn. After dinner the president Miss Saransayres presided over the business session and pledge ceremony for Marguerite Duckworth Bertha Goodwin Virginia Lake and Helen Louise Shomo. Plans were made for Sorority Day in Clarksburg on June 28 at the Waldo Hotel and a dinner for 25 year Woodmen Circle members. The group will meet next month at Rest Haven hosted by Mrs. Littman with co-hostesses Mrs. Gazelle Bissett and Mrs. Cecilia Bambridge. Members and guests included Sarah Sayers L D DeLaney Marjorie Eisner Beulah Bailey Elizabeth Sinsel Leoma Zumbro Sylvia Mason Kathleen Watkins Marguerite Duckworth Bertha Goodwin Virginia Lake Helen Louise Shomo Marion Gough and others.

William Nestor Kert Arble Delta Nu Tau Phi ‘Lambda Supreme Foret Woodmen Circle Beech Street Miss Saransayres Marguerite, Duthworth Bertha Goodwin Virginia Lake Helen Louise Shome Clarksburg Waldo Hotel Faye K, Littman Rest Haven Gazelle Bissett Cecilia _Bambridge Sarah Sayers Grace Ringller Ruth Crouser Ella Barber Harry Franklin Arble Gene Ringler

Sgt Lovejoy Honored During 20 Day Furlough Dinner

Mr and Mrs Joseph M Compton of Valley Falls road hosted a dinner in honor of Sgt John B Lovejoy on a 20 day furlough. Attendees included Naomi Currey and her children Helen Maxine Vonda Belle Melvin Lee Nancy Carol Melba Jean of McGee Gladys Lambert Ina Lenore Lucille Grannamn Johnny Lovejoy Tiny Poole and the guest of honor. Sgt Lovejoy will return to Butler Pa after the furlough where he is stationed at the hospital.

Joseph M. Compton Valley Falls Road

Mrs Ludwick Hosts Birthday Dinner for Ludwick Family

Mrs Prada Ludwick of Route 1 entertained with a dinner party honoring the birthdays of her daughter in law Mrs Everett Ludwick and granddaughter Miss Hellen Hailer. Social conversation provided principal entertainment. Covers included Mr and Mrs Okey Ludwick Mrs Mae Rogers Mr and Mrs William Haller and children Helen and Bill Mr and Mrs Everett Ludwick and children Ronald Lee and Carolyn Miss Pattie Dwyre and Mrs Mary Blaney.

Prada Ludwick Route 1 Everett Ludwick Hellen Hailer Okey Ludwick Mae Rogers William Haller Helen Bill Ronald Lee Carolyn Pattie Dwyre Mary Blaney

Church and club notices for late June events

The Philathia Sunday School class meets at Mrs. Lillie Thomas home for a 6 30 p m covered dish dinner. An drew's Methodist church hosts a dish dinner the following morning. June 27 the First Baptist Ladies sew at Red Cross rooms 1 to 4 pm. June 28 the P H C meets at 2 pm at the V P W hall. United Brethren Ladies sew again 1 to 4 pm at Red Cross rooms.

Philathia First Baptist Church Lillie Thomas Andrew’s Methodist Chrch Ladies of the First Baptist Church Red Cross V.P.W. Hall Ladies of the United,’ Brethren Church

Aluminum wraps promise six month freshness for produce

Wrappings of aluminum have been developed to keep parsnips avocados plums and oranges fresh for as long as six months. Cordell Hull was practicing law in Tennessee before he could vote. Bing Crosby once worked summers in a Spokane pickle factory.

Cordell Hull Tennessee Bing Crosby Spokane Wash

Prescription Adverts Endorse Adlerika For Relief

An advertisement touts Adlerika as a laxative option claiming over 15 million prescriptions filled. It promotes two simple Roth methods for constipation and stomach relief, urging readers to buy Adlerika at Malone's Drug and Chemical Co. and to use as directed.

Okl Young Couto Malone's Drug and Chemical Co

Visiting Here Captain Robinson and family visitors

Here visiting his parents in McGraw avenue is Visiting Here Captain James P Robinson on leave after 32 months in combat infantry in New Guinea Munda Guadalcanal and the Philippine area Mrs Robinson formerly instructor at Edgewood Park School for girls Briarcliff Manor New York Also reports of Mrs F Clay Robinson returning to Beaver Pa from Beaver Pa to visit relatives in McGraw avenue and other society notes including Robert Drummond former Sentinel sports editor now with Fairmont Times and local hospital admissions and other brief items about residents and a note on early Wright brothers flight history

James P.robinson Jed W. Robinson McGraw Avenue Captain Robinson New Guinea Munda Guadaicanal Philippine Robinson Edgewood Park School Briarcliff Man_ ‘or New York Grafton Robert Drummond Fairmont Sentinel Drummond Fairmont Times

Washington Seeks Quick Senate Action On Key Postwar Pacts

The White House presses Congress to ratify the San Francisco pact by July 15 and push bills on Bretton Woods and reciprocal trade. senators doubt timely ratification before the Big Three meet while WW II counts down. Newsrooms report censorship debates as Doolittle visits Pentagon. production rules predicted to ease by V J Day.

Central Press Washington White House Congress United States Truman Senate San Francisco

FADS AND FANCIES By Cynthia Wright History Tidbits

The fragment notes the Wright brothers first glider with no engine body or tail costing 15 dollars. It then mentions Chester W Nimitz at age 27 commanding submarine forces in the Atlantic. The last line oddly suggests self-care with alcohol rub-downs after exercise.

Wilbur Orville Wright Chester W.nimitz

Beginners Crochet Doily Pattern Offer in Grafton Sentinel

An advertisement invites readers to send fifteen cents to Grafton Sentinel Household Arts Dept for pattern 7055 to crochet two doilies 18 and 12 inches. It promises directions and stitches and suggests making luncheon sets. Include name pattern number address and zone in mail. Also promotes a 1945 Needle Work Book with free handbag patterns and toy designs.

Grafton Sentinel Household Arts Dept P. O New York N. Y Marian Mastin Pattern Dept N.Y Marian Martin

Erb-Help testimonial from Grafton touts gas relief

A local man claims Erb-Help rapidly eased his upset stomach and gas after meals. He reports weight loss and meals returning to pleasure, praising the formula said to use 112 herbs to cleanse mowers kidneys and reduce bloating. Sold at Graf ton drug stores.

Grafton

Rustler Opportunity at Rich Farm District Store

Present owner forced to retire due to age and inability to manage. Corner lot on a well traveled highway offers a store with two gas pumps, one and a half acres, tea room, and warm air heat. Potential for expansion with diversified merchandise. Quick action desired.

Pittsburg

Fashion show at Atlantic City honors wounded veterans

New York Dress Institute staged a four thousand veteran benefit fashion show at Thomas England General Hospital in Atlantic City. Models displayed over a hundred designs by top designers including Nettie Roggenstein and Maurice Rentner from beach wear to bridal gowns and evening ensembles.

New York Dress Tnstitie New York Dress Institute New York York Nettie Rogjenstein Joe Copeland Maurice Rentner Anthony. . Blotta Joseph ‘Halpert Anna Miller Capri Rivijette Clare’ Pe ‘Ren-Hta Ben

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