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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1950
Page
3
Society and Club activity notes credited to Mrs Naomi Lawson with listing as Club and Society Editor and a telephone contact 514. Contains brief recognition of editorial role and contact detail for society items.
Delta Nu chapter of Tau Phi Lambda held a scavenger hunt at the American Legion home on Thursday evening. Hostesses included Kathleen Bolyard Mildred Cole Irma Jean Stutler Jean Rigglemary Avanelle Durrett Edith Jo Foley. Teams led by Mary Jaco Helen Cross Gloria Poling Barbara Wycoff. Poling group won and earned candy bars for each member. Refreshments followed as the business meeting, led by Irma Jean Stutler, discussed a recent benefit bridge party.
Appreciation went to local stores for gifts to the party funds. Funds raised were allocated to the Taylor County playground fund. Mrs. Boling resigned as chair of the Ways and Means committee, with Miss Florence Johnson named as successor. The next meeting will be an initiation ceremony at the American Legion home hosted by Mrs. Beulah Rogers and others. Thursday evening attendance included numerous named neighbors and friends such as Miss Grace Bartlett and Mrs. Kathaeen Bolyard.
The Womans Society of Christian Service at Andrews Methodist church held its first meeting of the year with executive board hostesses. Mrs. 3. T. Vance presided at the punch bowl, and plans were made for the July general club meeting a picnic at the Tygart Dam observation platform.
Mrs Edmund Hardin of Newark and Miss Grace White along with Miss Florence White departed for Los Angeles to visit Dr Eprtah Hagaio, the Hardin family connection. The group heads south by train or plane for a family visit announced in local social notes.
A local group held a Paris style event under a new decree with staff captain ed by Mrs. Lena Moyer. Cora McDonald led the business session deciding to deliver Sunshine Baskets to sick and shut‑in members every Friday night. Sixteen members attended a covered dish dinner. The column also notes various community updates including visits, births, and letters from readers.
The Union Hall hosted a Theta Rho Girls club dance with both round and square dancing to raise funds for sending members to Camp Caesar in August. A subsequent public event is planned for August 27 with more entertainment. Star of America Lodge No. 79 recently held initiation, with Mrs. George Shaffer as candidate.
Mr Boso a Alfred University student to receive Education Masters this term. Mrs Helen Leon and daughters Karen and Barbara and son Sonny of Anmore were guests of Mr and Mrs Bernard Blake. Miss Kathryn Hawkins flew to Baltimore for weekend with Mr and Mrs Arthur G Yates. Mr Homer Waller one of Flemingtons oldest citizens is confined to his home due to illness. Mrs Robert J Johnson a medical patient at Clarlapore hospital is improving and hopes to be home soon. Subscribe to the Grafton Sentinel to receive Flemington news as written.
June 25 memorial service of Bromermodel of Railroad Trainmen at First Presbyterian Church at 11 a.m. Reverend F Carl Davis pastor. June 29 Mountaineer Goungil No 44 Junior Order United American Mechanics meets at Daughter's of America Hall East Main St at 8 p.m. June 27 D AR meets at Mrs Allie Chamberlin 13 East Washington St at 7 30 p m. June 29 reception for Reverend and Mrs E B Suite new pastor of St John’s Methodist Church at 8 p.m. Members and friends invited.
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