Calendar of events June 26 29 in Grafton area
Local calendar lists June 26 free dance at fair barns and a Pocahontas covered dish dinner at 2 p.m. at K of P Hall. June 27 features Wickwire Farm Woman's Club gathering, Lucretia PTA winner roast, Teen-age dance at Moose Ballroom, Pruntytown Homemakers at Mrs White s carver home, Delta Nu Chapter Tau Phi Lambda meeting with flower show, and W F W Auxiliary and Protective Home Circle activities. June 28 list post home meeting and ice cream social at Thornton Methodist church, June 29 church plate lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County Boots and Saddle Club
Fair Barns
Degree of Pocahontas
Wickwire Farm Woman's Club
Luther Reese
Lucretia Pta
Grafton Peorean's
Moose Home
Grafton Woman's Club
Pruntytown Homemakers Club
William Whites Carver
William Beall
H. K. Debendarfer
Delta Nu- Chapter
Tau Phi Lambda Sorouty
Supreme Forest Woodman Circle
Grafton Hotel
Will Bel
Clara Jean Knotts
Martha Cole
Grace Marie Bartlett
Pegey Curry
Pehth Coberly
Barbara
Personal notices from Blueville to Huntington and Parkersburg
Mr and Mrs Joseph Mehlin of Blueville vacationing in Tiffin Ohio. Debbie Terry age seven returns home after visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs Loren Hoffman in West Washington Street and at Front Royal Virginia with Uncle and Aunt Mr and Mrs James Williams. She travels home with parents Mr and Mrs Albert Terry of Huntington. Mrs C P Shafer guests of Mrs Blanche Pickering West Virginia Masonic Home Parkersburg Saturday. Albert R Emmererth designated June 22 as West Virginia State Masonic Day drawing visitors to the home. Ray Monroe of Miami Florida visiting family on Maple Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Debbie Terry
Loren A. Hoffman
West Washington St
Debbie
Front Royal
James Williams
Albert Terry
Huntington
C. P. Shafer
Blanche Pickering
West Virginia
Parkersburg
Albert R. Emmererth
Hospital Admissions and Discharges on June 25
Admissions list includes Car olyn Poe from Rt 3 Stephen Hoffman of Newburg Davey Bailey of Leavenworth Kansas Albert Whetse Thayer Ave Harry Wolfe Monroe St Harry Osborn E Washington St Helen Layton Tunnelton Evelyn Baker Rt 3 Discharges list names Roger and Rodney Shannon of Tunnelton and Sallie McGue of Grand St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Poe
Stephen Hoffman
Newburg
Davey Bailey
Leavenworth
Kan
Albert Whetse
Thayer Ave
Harry Wolfe
Monroe St
Harry Osborn
E. Washington St
Helen Layton
Tunnelton
Evelyn Baker
Rt. 3
Roger and
Rodney Shannon
Sallie McGue
Grand St
Birth Announcement for Baker Son in Grafton
Mr and Mrs Frank Baker of Rt 3 Grafton announce the birth of a son at Grafton City Hospital at 12 15 am on June 25 weighing seven pounds 12 ounces The new arrival adds joy to the family with the baby the couple named in their notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Baker
Rt 3
Grafton
Grafton City Hospital
Soup Shakes and Cleaning Tips From The Sentinel Homemaker
The Sentinel Homemaker offers summer picnic and porch snack ideas with a simple soup shake recipe using tomato or cream soups, milk, and optional flavorings like cinnamon or citrus zest. It also notes brush cleaning steps for paint and varnish, advising scraping, wiping, washing, and drying.
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Sentinel
Loretta Lou Lawler to Wed Bernard Martin in June
Mr and Mrs Leland Lawler announce the marriage plans of their daughter Loretta Lou to Bernard Martin son of Mr and Mrs Paul Martin of Grafton with a double ring ceremony set for June 20 at Plemington Methodist Church. The Rev Albert Tinney will officiate. Loretta wore navy and white with a red rosebud corsage. She is a Grafton High School graduate class of 1956 active in Future Nurses of America Jugs A Cappella Choir and Mixed Chorus. Bernard is a 1952 graduate. The Martins are not employed by Hazel Atlas Glass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leland Lawler
Statton
Loretta Lou
Bernard Martin
Paul Martin
Grafton
Plemington Methodist Church
Albert Tinney
Martin
Grafton High School
Future Nurses of America
Jugs
Hazel-Atlas Glass Company
Lutherans Plan September Evangelism Mission
Twenty one members from St Pauls Lutheran Church Graf ton joined a briefing at St Mark's Clarksburg to prepare for an evangelism mission in September. Six area Lutheran churches will take part led by Rev Raymond C Gross and accompanying families and parishioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Grafton
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
Clarksburg
Auxiliary Has Meeting At Lake State Park Picnic
The Nations Ladies Auxiliary of Letter Carriers held a regular meeting Thursday June 20 at Tygart Lake State Park with the president presiding. Guests included state president Mrs James W Froth Jr of Huntington and past state president Mrs Herschel T Sturm. A July meeting will be another picnic at the same park. Attendees listed include Mr and Mrs James Parkhill Mr and Mrs Ray Wiseman Mr and Mrs James Fletcher Mr and Mrs William Henderson and family plus Ellen Jane Wiseman and Patty Shriver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Nations Ladies Auxiliary of
Tykart Lake State Park
James W. Froth, Jr
Huntington
Herschel T. Sturm
Tygart Lake State Park
James O. Parkhill
Ray Wiseman
James Fletcher
William Henderson
Joseph Onde
James Parkhill
W. A. Henderson
Ellen Jane Wiseman
Patty Shriver
Community club hosts June meeting at Ferguson home
Ane Umiun Qisisuian Comme of the Country Club community held its June meeting at Mrs. Bertha Ferguson's residence. Devotions led by Miss Louise McDaniel featured songs and readings, a prayer, and scripture from Psalm 33. The president Mrs. Ferguson led the business session while Mrs. Abel led the study on Luke 18. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Ferguson, with several members and a guest present, and recreation organized by Mrs. Peters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club
Bertha Ferguson
Louise McDaniel
America
West Virginia
M. P. Shawkey
Fanny Abel
Abel
Lelia Peters
McDaniel
May Keener
Ferguson
Madeline Hamilton
Peters
Stafford Weekend Guests Include State Supt. of Schools
Ms and Mrs J F Stafford hosted a weekend gathering with guests that included Virgil Rohrbaugh State Superintendent of Schools and his wife from Charleston. Also present were Mr and Mrs William Gibson from Staunton Virginia and their guest James F Stafford and daughter Joan from Cumberland Maryland. The Thompsons Keith and Mrs Thompson with their son David from Trenton New Jersey now reside in Salem New Jersey where Mr Thompson is named assistant administrator of the Salem County Memorial Hospital starting July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Stafford
Virgil Rohrbaugh
Charleston
William Gibson
Staunton
James
F. Stafford
Joan
Cumberland
Keith Thompson
Athens
William D. Thompson
David
Trenton
N. J
Thompsons
Salem
Thompson
Salem County
Lucretia 4-H Holds Outing and Club Elections
The Lucretia X-L-A 11 4-H Club met at leader Evelyn McDaniel’s home on June 17. Joy Mason presided, Susie Rauscher led devotions, and Mayzell Dillon was elected vice president. A swimming party at Flat Rock was planned for June 29, and Connie Sue Stemple was endorsed as Calico Queen candidate for the Taylor County Fair. Helen Fleming showed two movies, and members enjoyed games and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucretia
Taylor County Fair
Hel
Picnic Held At Mrs Montgomerys Home On Sunday
Wickwire hosted a lawn dinner with Mrs Bertha Montgomery presiding. Attending were Mrs Lelia Sypolt and her son Franklin of Morgantown, Mr and Mrs Joseph Montgomery, Mrs Walter C D Jacobs of Grafton, and Mr and Mrs Lem Bunner of Fairmont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Montgomery
Wickwire
Lelia Sypolt Ana Son
Franklin
Morgantown
Joseph Montgomery
Walter C. D. Jacobs
Grafton
Lem Bunner
Fairmont
Care tips for ill infants to comfort and rest the baby
Guidance for caring for a sick baby emphasizes staying calm, following the doctor’s instructions, and keeping the sick room quiet. Rest is crucial, with soothing comfort from holding, rocking, and soft toys. Keeping a simple illness diary helps the doctor track progress and tailor care.
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Sentinel
General Electric
Woodyards Celebrate 58th Wedding Anniversary at Home
Guests at the Walter A. Woodyard residence marked a 58th wedding anniversary Tuesday June 25. The attendees included 12 children: Mabel McCormick of California, Helen Warder of Maryland, Peggy Summers of College Park Maryland, Walter Woodyard Jr of Portsmouth Virginia, Thomas Edwin Woodyard of Savannah Georgia, Charles D Woodyard of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Clair Woodyard, Ralph Woodyard, and Bertha and Dorothy Woodyard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter A. Woodyard
Thomas F
Mabel) McCormick
Fintana
Calif
Charles E
Helen) Warder
Baltmore
Peggy Summers
College Park
Walter Junior Woodyard
Portsmouth
Thomas Edwin Woodyard
Savannah
Charles D. Woodyard
Pittsburgh
Clair T. Woodyard
Knottsville Social Notes Span Busy Weekend
Knottsville residents and relatives fill a weekend with visits across Ohio and Indiana. Ann Summers and son visited Iris Wolfe. Dillon family members traveled to see kin. Keyser relatives report illness and surgery in Clarksburg. Numerous trips to Morgantown, Winchester, and Belpre accompany weddings and family gatherings.
Playground Near Hospital In Operation
The Youth Planning Council of Taylor County announces the hospital playground will be supervised from 2 PM to 8 PM. It serves neighborhood children and visitors' kids, adding to seven other county playgrounds. Friday activities feature special events and prize announcements. Attendance grows daily and residents are invited to attend.
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Youth Planning Council of
Taylor County
City Hospital
Ail
Lannon Family Welcomes New Son Timothy Joe
Mr and Mrs John P Lannon of Canton Ohio announce the birth of their first child a son Timothy Joe weighing six pounds eight ounces born in a Canton hospital on June 17 The mother Nis Patty Collier is a 1956 graduate of Grafton High School The maternal grandparents are Robert D Collier of Grafton and the late wife The paternal grandparents are Paul Lannon and his wife of Canton formerly of Grafton
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Lannon
Canton
Ohio
Grafton
Timothy Joe
Lannon
Nis
Patty Collier
Grafton High Schoo
Robert D. Collier
North Street
Paul Lannon
Moatsville News Tidbits From Local Visits and Guests
Moatsville residents and guests are featured in a string of weekend visits and shopping trips. Mr and Mrs Frey and Mr and Mrs Righman of Nestorville visited, Miss Karen Reed attended Sunday school, Duane Ritter and family shopped in Philippi, Rev F K Ritter handled business there, Mr and Mrs Byiton Isney visited G A Frey, Mr and Mrs William Price dropped by Philippi, Willard Clevanger and Mrs Coffman hosted, Charles Hoffman and Karl Freeman welcomed guests near Clemtoyn, Ray Duckworth of College Hill called on relatives, Mrs Hugh Miller and her children visited Carnegie Miller, L D Semmelman and Freda shopped in Philippi, Jimmie Miller hosted at Route 2 Philippi, and Robert Coffman of Fairmont spent the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Sapp
Charles Hessi
Lorn Keyser
Roscoe Keyser
Gary Nestor
Buckhannon
Joyce
Roberta
Tommy
Robert Nestor
Kenneth Ashby
Dora Ashby
St George
Harley Haller
Herbert
Knottsville Jehurch
George Miller
Henry Shafter
Claude Cozad
Dale Knotts
Mary Hession
Morgantown
Pénzel Allen Summers
Howard Poling
Connie Stemple
Winchester
Ind
Ronald Foling
Odina Edwards
Saratoga
Sharon Poling
Belpre
Ohio
Ira Poling
Clifton Pilson
Hayward Dillon
Mayce
Glenda
Ann
Mig. F
Frey
A. J. Righman
Nestorville
Karen Reed
Duane Ritter
Philippi
F. K. Ritter
Byitton Isney
G. A
Karl Freeman
Robert Coffman
Fairmont
Local families attend church and visit over weekend
The text notes several families visiting Terra Alta and Laurel Mountain areas. J.H. Semmelman and Pred Mrs. Audra Miller with Mrs. Miller and daughter attended church. The Fremans and Ritter families spent time at local homes. Reid of Simp son visited Freeman and Miller households. Willard Clevan jeer and Dennis Shaw hosted guests at Belington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackie
le ‘Semmelman
Audra Miller
Miller
J.H. Semmelman
Terra Alta
Karl Fremanson
Laurel Mountain
Paul Ritter
Hlamity
Washington, D
Carl.Reid
Simp
Karl Freeman
Carenegie Miller
Willard Clevan
Dennis Shaw
Belington
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Loretta Lawler
Raymond C. Gross
Frank C. Turnley
B. M. Gerkin
John Watkins
Carrie Fawcett
D. Losh
Richard Mahaffey
William H. Shafferman
Richard Shafferman
D. Ray Withers
Howard O. Blue
Paul W. Fawcett
He E. Brestle
Jessie Corbin
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Lake
Staffords
En Fleming
Donald Ashby
Dorsey Rosier
Gary Ashby
Dale Nestor
Ann Nestor
Joy Mason
Mayzell Dillon
Dottie Curry
Glenda Dillon
Carol Woodyard
Beverly Haller
Annabelle Cline
Patty Austin
Linda Austin
Susie Rauscher
Evelyn McDaniel
Mrs. Fleming
Mrs. Montgomery
Knottsville
Ann Summers
Iris Wolfe
Stanley Stafford
Flint
Michigan
Kermit Dillon
Bennett Kahn
Keyser
Harold Haller, Jr
Carolyn Haller
Elva Wolfe
Loren Nestor
Pearl Cover
Rody Hovatter
Sidney
Cecil Wolffe
Howard Bolyard
Kasson
Kenneth
Ira
the Coves
Denzil Summers
Gerald Stemple
Connie
Ellis Wolfe
Lloyd Nestor
Hong
Delaney
William
Bill) Delaney
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