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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1940

Page

3

Tea To Feature Elks Birthday Tomorrow P. M.

Elks Lodge No. 308 marks its forty fifth anniversary with a Saturday tea from 3 30 to 5 30 at the Elks home. Mrs G V Wolfe chairs the event assisted by a list of local ladies. A program will be held as visiting Elks and their wives join local members for a commemorative afternoon including a tea table and punch service. The gathering follows a sight seeing trip to the Tygart dam with guest register duties assigned to several volunteers.

Grafton Lodge No Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Elks Home Elks G. V. Wolfe Rhea Fisher John Bradford J. J Kaufman R. Thomas Commodore Henderson Clyde , Mays E. J. Sway Donald Poe CC. Batson Herman Potts

College Union Entertained At Walnut Street Home

The Alderson-Broaddus BYPU of Philippi hosted a gathering at H. E. Proutfoot's home in Grafton with Dr. James A. Wooster and several local BYPU members. Miss Dorothy Proudfoot coordinated an outdoor party with unique lighting, group singing, and roasted Weiners plus refreshments. Attendees included Eleanor Hume, Louise Dadisman, Lucille Dadisman, Eloise Courtney, Theresa Courtney, Thelma Bolyard, Martha Elliott, Virginia Moore, Vivian Zinn, Victoria Wilson, and Marjorie.

Alderson-Broaddus Baptist Young Peoples Union of Philippi James Andrew Wooster BYPU H. E. Proutfoot Grafton Union Dorothy Deane Proudfoot Weiners Dean Wooster Eleanor Hume Louise Dadisman Lucille Dadisman Eloise Courtney Theresa Courtney Thelma Bolyard Martha Elliott Virginia Moore Vivian Zinn Victoria Wilson Marjorie

P. H. C. lodge scheduling meetings and picnics

The P H C lodge holds a business session and chan ce at 8 p m on June 27. A quota picnic is set for July 1 at Bridgeport Airport 6 15 p m weather permitting, otherwise a dinner at Cozy Rest. The Shaffer reunion moves to July 4 at Birrsesnoe Church Preston County replacing the August 4 date at Allender's grave. J Clyde McGee is president, Gayle Inn secretary.

P. H. C. Lodge Chanco Bridgeport Cozy Rest Shaffer Birrsesnoe Church Preston County Allender J. Clyde McGee Gayle Inn

Notable Names in a Historic Society Meeting Minutes

Irene Bennett, Courtney Irene and Eddie Poe join Martha Harter Kenneth Simmons Ross Morrison Kenneth Rhodes Jack Elliott Warren Zinn Elmer Zinn John Bartlett Bob Bolliger James Lockard Dorsey Bolyard Richard Bolyard H E Proudfoot Frances Proudfoot and Gwendolyn Proudfoot listed among attendees in a historic society record reflecting community leadership and engagement.

Mrs Hartsook Inducted Worthy Matron in Eastern Star

Mrs Leota Hartsook was installed as worthy matron of Naomi chapter No 12 Order of Eastern Star at a Masonic Temple meeting last night. Officers installed included Zenas L Dean as worthy patron and Miss Margaret I Clark as associate patron. The retiring matron Mrs Grace Yates reported the year’s work and received gifts from officers for her service.

Naomi Order of Eastern Star Leota Hartsook Naomi Chapter No. 12 Masonic Temple Zenas L. Dean Margaret I. Clark Thomas J. Spencer Dessie Gough Margaret Weaver Klaude Spaur Wolfé Susan Monroe Nina Zinn Irene Wolfe Marshall Mildred Debendarfer Lila Dean Adah Anna Nuzum Ruth Mildred Rohrbaugh Ester Lear K. Loar Martha Rose Murphy Electa Iva Goff Grace Yates Margaret Clark Yates Pearl Stover

Barclay on Bridge Clarifies a South response misread

In a complex bridge deal, South misreads West’s heart shortage and East’s double, failing to infer West holds the main strength in hearts. Proper reasoning would limit the contract to at most one trick, illustrating why a 3 Hearts or 4 Hearts bid over 1 Club is unsafe. Tomorrow’s Problem previews West’s distribution.

South West North East King Features Syndicate, Inc

Meeting Attendees Include Out-of-Town Members

Out-of-town participants at last night's meeting included Mrs Grace Rohrbaugh of Grand Martha Belington Mrs Mary Yates McVicker of Pairmont Mrs Ora Koch of New Martinsville and Mrs Sadie Lockwood of Clarksburg Also present were ladies given clever powder jars and tie clasps for the men.

Grace Rohrbaugh Grand Martha Belington Mary Yates McVicker Pairmont Ora Koch New Martinsville Sadie Lockwood Clarksburg

Mrs Bailey Heads Flemington Lodge

Mrs Evelyn Bailey was installed as worthy matron at Flemington chapter, Order of Eastern Star, succeeding Mrs Mildred Frum. Hobart Frum as worthy patron, Virginia Wolfe as associate matron, Merle Newton as associate patron, plus a slate of officers including Olive Talbott, Wilhelmina Newton, Helen Ross, Gertrude Sinsel, Bessie Knight, Ethid McGrumphy, Bertha Martin, Mildred Newton, Wanda Nerle Newton, Mabel Currey, and I D Martin.

Flemington Order of Eastern Star Evelyn Bailey Mildred Frum Hobart Frum Virginia Wolfe Merle Newton Olive Talbott Wilhelmina Newton Helen Ross Gertrude Sinsel Bessie Knight Ethid McGrumphy Bertha Martin Adai Mildred Newton Ruth Maud Setler Esther Virginia

T.N.T. Club Delights Guests at Washington Street Party

Members of the T N T club gathered Wednesday at Mrs. T C Goughs home on West Washington street. Bunco was played at three tables with Mrs Earl Ridenour high, Mrs A R Williams second, and Mrs Gough low. Prizes were awarded and meetings suspended until September details.

T. N. T. Club T. C. Gough West Washington Street Bunce Earl Ridenour A. R. Williams Gough

Lucas Family Ends Weeklong Motor Tour

Mr and Mrs George Lucas, their daughter Carolyn, and grandson John Lucas have returned from a weeklong motor trip to Washington D C Philadelphia and New Jersey. While in Philadelphia they visited various sites and events during the journey.

George Lucas Carolyn John Lucas Washington, D. C Philadelphia New Jersey

Admiral Robinson Leads New Navy Ship Bureau Merger

Admiral Samuel M. Robinson, chief of the Navy’s new Bureau of Ships, oversees the unit formed from the merging of the Bureau of Construction and Repair and the Bureau of Engineering as America accelerates fleet construction.

Samuel M. Robinson U. S. Navy New Firea of Buresa Bureau of Engineering America

Local Family News And Visit Highlights

Visited their son in law Mr and Mrs Hanson Brown and family. House Guests Mrs William son of Harrisburg Pa visiting her mother Mrs D G Kunst West Wilford street had as her guests this week Mrs Cecil Feeney Mrs Earl Cain and Mrs Paul Harrison all of Weston. Visiting Here Mr and Mrs Fred Parkins and son Frederick of Wilkes Barre Pa are spending a week at the home of Mr and Mrs V J Lucas route 4. Tonsillectomy Diana Lev Sweet 237 Love avenue underwent a tonsillectomy at City hospital this morning. Surgical Patient Mrs Sarah Cartright 219 Love avenue is a surgical patient in City hospital after a major operation this morning.

Mrs. Hanson Brown Paul Williamson Harrisburg D. G. Kunst West Wilford Street Cecil Feeney Earl Cain Paul Harrison Weston Fred Parkins Frederick Wilkesbarre V. J. Lucas Diana Lev Sweet Love Avenue City Hospital Sarah Cartright

Cool, Panelled Summer Dress Pattern 172

Misses and women’s dress pattern 172 features extended shoulderettes, two necklines, and a flattering front yoke with button trim. Fabric ideas include sharkskin, pique, or checked cotton with bias front panels and optional edging. Size 16 requires 4 yards of 35 inch fabric plus 1 1/2 yards ric rac. order by sending 15 cents to Grafton Sentinel Pattern Department, New York.

Claire Tilden Grafton Sentinel Pattern Department Fifth Avenue New York

Open Girls Camp at Jacksons Mill Draws 250 Delegates

Nearly 250 delegates opened a 10 state older girls 4-H camp at Jacksons Mill. The event followed a similar program for younger members of the organization.

Jackson's Mill

Garden pest and disease prevention tips

The article advises recognizing early plant troubles and applying prompt treatment. It explains chewing and sucking insects cause leaf damage, recommends dusting for chewing pests and spraying for sucking pests, and outlines four main disease groups Fungus and Bacteria Chewing Insects Sucking Insects and Subterranean Insects. It covers Bordeaux Mixture for prevention, cutting and burning infected plants, and spore spread as a major challenge.

Futhor Sister Mary's James Isner

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