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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1950

Page

3

Mrs Allie Chamberlain Hosts DAR Flag Day Event

Elizabeth Cummins Jackson chapter of the Daughters of American Revolution held a patriotic program honoring Flag Day and Independence Day at 13 East Washington Street hosted by Mrs. Allie Chamberlain with co host Mrs Carrie Sellers and program chair Mrs Elisabeth Handley. The President General's message was read by Mrs Chamberlain and a history talk followed. A poetess reading by Mrs O was also noted.

Elizabeth Cummins Jackson Daughters of American Revolution Alice Chamberlain East Washington Street Carrie Sellers Abeth Handley Chamberlain Mater

Club Notes Highlight Fourth of July History

The piece cites poems and historic events on the Fourth of July since 1776. It notes a new member welcomed to the club, Mrs. Reba McDermott, and mentions a refreshment court was served.

Reba McDermott

Social hour hosts name a list of attendees at event

The group was hosted by Mrs. Chamberlain and Mrs. Sellers at a social hour. Those present included Mrs. Rhea Fisher, Mrs. C. V. Miller, Mrs. C. F. Shafer, Mrs. Reba McDermott, Mrs. O. J. Fleming, Mrs. Elizabeth Handley, Miss Elizabeth Cather, Miss Mary Sinsel, Mrs. Florence Wilkinson, Mrs. Carrie Sellers, Mrs. Rosalyn Flemins Heironimus, a guest, and Mrs. Chamberlain.

Mrs. Chamberlain Mrs. Sellers Rhea Fisher C. V. Miller C. F. Shafer Reba McDermott O. J. Fleming Elizabeth Handley Elizabeth Cather Mary Sinsel Florence Wilkinson Carrie Sellers Rosalyn Flemins Heironimus Chamberlain

Hospital News Admits and Discharges Across Multiple Towns

From Saturday June 24 to Monday June 26 several patients were admitted to City hospital including Betty Cross and George Thorn with others listed by address in Thornton and Treva Lawler. Those leaving the hospital include Frank Haskell Cynthia Shaw Anna Rosier and others after treatment or recovery. Entering Cleveland Clinic today is Mrs W M Brown of Wickwire road for observation and treatment. Mrs John R Bunner and children have returned home to Fairmont after visiting Mr and Mrs C H Arnold Route 1. In Clarksburg Joseph Gerkins 1003 West Main street has become a surgical patient at St Marys hospital as his condition improves. Salem Massachusetts was once called pepper port due to high pepper exports.

Hospital News City Hospital Betty Cross Warder Avenue George Thorn Thornton Lillian Thomas Brooks Reed Bessie Ma’ Intosh Kirby Street Icie Thorn Treva Lawler West Main Street Roy Slaton Wilford Street Phyllis Phelps Leonard Phelps Drusilla Phelps Flemington Susie Boggess Anna L. Rosier Tunnelton Howard Blue Lincoln Street Doris Jacobs Thayer Avenue Linda Hovatter Grafton Myrtle Belt Thayer Street Laverna Martin East St. Charles Street Edna Huffman Mary Custer Maple Avenue Hermine Hussion Luzadder Street Dora Linn Hammond Langdon F. Sawyer Betty Hensel East Main Street Nellie Rosser Mary Reese Independence W. M., Brown Wickwire Road Cleveland Clinic Cleveland Ohio John R. Bunner John Sally Lou Ann Fairmont Bunner C. H. Arnold Route 1 Clarksburg Joseph Gerkins St Mary's Hospital

Mexican Potato Balls Recipe Circulated By Mrs Reed

Mrs Ocle Reed of 307 Lafayette Street shares a Mexican Potato Balls recipe rated appetizing after testing. The twelve serving method lists mashed potatoes eggs salt chile powder dry mustard grated onion milk American cheese and fine dry bread crumbs as ingredients.

Ocle Reed Lafayette Street

Woman's crumbs recipe and casualty tally note

A recipe combines potatoes and eggs with cheese and bread crumbs to form balls fried until golden. The article also reports casualty figures from the food State Police raid, listing 33 dead per Captain E. E. and 30 per the Red Cross, and mentions the recovery of 12 year old Rodger Cooper from Middle Island creek mud.

Nuier Food State E. E Red Cross Rodger Cooper Middle Island Creek

Israel and Law of Return Highlight Jewish Migration

The text notes that Israeli law grants immigration rights to any Jew upon arrival in the country. It mentions a Bristol Bristolian baseball player John Mesa hitting .357 in his first pro season in 1943. It also cites a U S Geological Survey estimate that mapping a station will take about 50 years at the current rate.

Cincinnati John Pramesa Bristol Virginia Israel U.S. Geological Survey

June 29 Mountaineer Council meeting at East Main Street

Calendar item notes Mountaineer Council No. 44 of the Junior Order United American Mechanics will meet at 6 p.m. in Daughter's of America Hall on East Main Street. Also on June 29 a reception for Reverend and Mrs. E. E. Suite, new pastor at St. John's Methodist Church, will be held there at 8 p.m. Members and friends invited.

Mountaineer Council No. 44 United American Mechanics Daughter's of America Hall East Main Street E. E. Suite St. John's Methodist Church

Boys win hopscotch title and invade girls show in Easton

In Easton Maryland boys claimed the hopscotch championship and entered many exhibits at a doll show at Easton Elementary School, challenging the female dominated events. School officials note boys are increasingly participating in activities once seen as girls domains.

Easton

Wait seven years for a telephone in Israel scene

A Jerusalem Post reader claims a seven year wait for telephone service marks a record in Israel. He notes the high installation and first year fee of 134.40 dollars and laments the long wait on the waiting list.

Jerusalem Israel Jerusalem Post

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