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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1947

Page

3

Hobo Party Enjoyed By Tau Phi Lambda Sorority

Tau Phi Lambda Sorority members gathered at Mrs. Miriam Nestor 519 Beech for a Hobo Party with a 10 course supper served by hosts. Grace Bartlett presided as president. prizes awarded to Mildred Newcome and Pauline Keener. Members listed along with guests. plan for next lawn party and scavenger hunt at 336 Dewey Avenue.

Miriam Nestor Beech Street Tau Phi Lambda Supreme Forest Woodmen Hestes Nester Louise Arble Clembel Upton Bor Goodwin Grace Mar Bartlett Reguar Fidal Morris Park Wanumon Fairmont Clarksburg Philippi Mildred Newcome Pauline Keener Axing Harvey Betty Rinker Rita Louie Reed Ribeth Sins Marjorie Kisher Dorothy Jean Knight Martha Joan Frum Leoma Zumbra Kathaleen Rogers Midred Newcoms Eliabeth Rendle Florence Johnson Virginia Lake Grace Marie Bartlett Manfora Cross Beulah Bailey Marixy Gough Edith Jo Robinson Nettie Isner Grace Ringler Ruth Crouser Eliabeth Sinsel Dewey Avenue

Mary A Woodford Hosts Sunday School Class Event

Mary A Woodford entertained members of the Mrs Sinne Cole's Sunday School Class of the Evangelical United Brethren church at her home on East Washington street. The program included devotional led by Evelyn Jo Ann Morris, a solo by Shirley Bartlett, a Bible story by Charline Evans, and music by Clara Getz. The meeting closed with remarks from Mrs. Harry Eckels and Mrs. Minnie Stilwell.

Mary Alice Woodford Clara Getz William Hoskins Minnie Cole Harry Eckels Minnie Stilwell Hugh Woodford Suzinnal Lawson Shirley Bartlett Billie Bott Evelyn Jo Ahn Morris Carol Ann Ewers Charlene Evans Janet Sue Boylen Charlotte Ann Stilwell Murrel Stilwell Lucinda Woodtrd David Woodford

Church and club gatherings listed for late June

A sequence of local club and church meeting notices during late June and early July. Items include WSCS at Blueville Methodist, Quota Club board meeting, World War II Mothers Club, Mountaineer Council Jr. O A M, Methodist Youth Fellowship picnic and officer elections, Circle No. 5 at St Pauls Methodist, Business Girls meeting at Ronny's Dairy Bar, and late social refreshments hosted by Mrs. Hugh Woodford with attendees named.

WSCS Blueville Methodist Church Quota Club C. W. T. Lockard McGraw Avenue Mother's Club Mountaineer Council V. FW Main Street Methodist Youth Fellowship West Main Steel Methodist Church Nancy Ann Joe Staley St. Paul's Methodist Church William Bott Sr Ronny's Dairy Bar Betty Sorge

Protest Continues As Williams River Cited In Demonstrations

Report notes continued protest actions with Williams River mentioned among cited sites. Data show 46 mines lacking hoppers on division. 1,927 of 3,225 hoppers available. Yesterday 36 mines without cars. total loadings 1,460. At midnight workers begin an honest-to-goodness vacation as the Gay holiday starts per government contract.

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Savannah urged to tidy city with bread and beer

Gen George E. Oglethorpe urged Savannah inhabitants to tidy the city in 1739 and supplied bread and beer as encouragement. The harbor of Sydney extends inland 13 miles, 1829.

George E. Oglethorpe Georgia Savannah Sydney Australia

Piezo Recital Sunday Afternoon At First Baptist Church

Mrs. Howard Lawson presents piano students in a Sunday recital at 2 30 p m June 29 at the First Baptist church. Selections include Old English Love Dreamland and Virtuoso pieces arranged by J Thompson Sylvia Waggoner and A Lora among others with Miss Ann Robinson and Mrs. Howard Lawson performing. The public is invited to attend what is hoped to be one of the year’s best recitals.

Howard Lawson First Baptist Church So Tawon K. Lively Jane T.aits Stass Linda Uhl Oy J. Thompson Sylvia Waggone Waggoner Seethoven Mary Warden Oy Liebestraum Mary Virginia Monroz Greg A. Lora Ann Robinson

Roberts chairs citizens emergency committee for universal military training

Roberts said he organized a citizens emergency committee for universal military training because congressional leaders may take no action this year. He stressed the need for strong defenses against an atomic attack and the capability to deliver an atomic counter attack.

One Services Committee Roberts

Subpoena dispute tied to Mississippi voting rights

The article notes Dennis refusing a subpoena from the House Committee as Rep. John Rankins questions his legality in Congress, citing that many Black Mississippians are denied voting rights, challenging committee authority and standing.

Dennis House Committee McCabe John Rankins D-Mirs House J. Parnell Thomas R-N. J Ilegally Congress Mississippi

Infiltration Tactics Deemed Obvious Under Pressure

The text argues that continued infiltration methods fail to mislead, as informed readers possessing the facts can clearly see the use of force behind subtle subterfuge. It stresses that coercive tactics betray themselves despite disguises.

Popular Young Couple Married In Cumberland Church

Miss Jeanniene Probst and Lester Paul Poling wed at Centenary Methodist in Cumberland Maryland on June 21. The ceremony was performed by Rev R H Bready with a large wedding party and reception at Mertens home. After a honeymoon trip they plan to reside in Grafton.

Centenary Methodist Church Cumberland Maryland Jeanniene Probst Lester Paul Poling Miss Probst George W. Shaffer Pruntytown Pike Lawrence D. Probst Poling Ira FP. Poing Lucretia R. H. Bready Evelyn Wilson Lovery

U S Communist States Accused Of Aiding Greek Guerrillas

Ambassador Austin cited three Soviet satellite states as aiding guerrillas in northern Greece and violating UN principles. He noted Bulgaria and Albania are not UN members but argued they used force against UN aims. He urged the council to act to stop further support so Greece can determine its destiny as a sovereign UN member.

Greece Austin United Nations Bulgaria Albania U. N Council

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Tau Phi Lambdas Mary A. Woodford U. S Gabardine Beverly Shop West Main Street Robert Poling Ze’da Poling Thornton Fred Shafferman D. G. Shahan Grafton P. L. Mertens Points West Mrs. Poing Paul Poling Thayer Thanae Auto Carrier Siehler Furniture Company Latrobe Street Grafton, W. Y Cuppetts Market Walnut Street Parkview Blueville Grocery Blueville Flesher Grocery Pruntytown C.W. Phillips A.&p. Teaco Kostelac Grocery W. Main Street Chrislip's Drug Store East Main Street Delaney's. Grocery Lincoln Street Empire Market W. Main Street Ronay's Dairy Bar D. Boutraide Bluebird Storrs
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