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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1954

Page

3

Women in a Tobacco Firm Rise to Secretary Role

Anna Florence Woessner, 31, secretary at Lorillard Tobacco Co. the first woman officer in the 194 year old firm, balances a top level job with law studies at Seton Hall University. A Jersey City native and WAVES veteran, she emphasizes attention to detail and patience as keys to success in a male dominated industry.

New York Anna Florence Woessner P. “Lorillard Co Seton Hall University Woessher Jersey City N. J Naval Opera 5 Washington the Tobacco Company

Wanesla Fisher Becomes Bride In Tunnelton Ceremony

Miss Wanesla Fisher daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Fisher of Tunnelton wed Robert C Halbritter son of Mr and Mrs Arden Halbritter in a May 30 Tunnelton Methodist church ceremony. Rev Frank Marvin Jr presided with orange blossoms rhododendron and white tapers. About 300 guests attended. The couple plan Virginia Beach honeymoon and reside in McIntire apartments.

Wanesla Fisher Joseph Fisher Tunnelton Robert C. Halbritter Arden O. Halbritter Tunnelton Methodist Church Frank C. Marvin, Jr Fairmont Presbyterian Church Paul Denham Fairmont John Thomas Evans Lee Hefner Clarksburg Phoebe Shroder Joyce Ann Flint Fred Shroeders Shirley Zinn James Gainer Howard Wiles Clinton Sh William Hall Ralph Wiles Harold Wiles Tunnelton High School Fairmont State College Fairview High School Potomac State College West Virginia University Preston County R. Doyne Halbritter Virginia Beach McIntire

Calendar notices and club meetings for June and July

June entries list Green Valley Lodge Grafton Quota Club Hec Alums Taylor County Republican Woman's Club Mary Martha Circle Ladies Aid Society Friendship Class Circle No 4 Fisher Class and parcel post sale. July items include circle meetings at St. Pauls St Johns First Presbyterian and Tygart Park picnic with white elephant sale. Brick cheese origin note concludes.

Green Valley Lodge Helen Kelly West St. Charles Grafton Quota Club Cozy Rest Hec Betty Gall Country Club Road Nellie Cook Taylor County Republican Woman's Club Court House Mary Martha St. John’s Methodist Church Tygart Park Ladies Aid Society St. Paul's Lutheran Church T. J. Klauenberg McGraw Avenue Carl Pitzer

Hospital Admissions and Discharges List June 26 27

Hospital admissions for June 26 and 27 include Emma Reynolds Main Kathryn Shaffer Christiana Blake Bowmar Clarabelle Pifer Ulfington Carl Larue Newburg Blue Berry W Main Glenna O Lear Prma O Mary Stutier Fairmont Constance Ely Wilford Frank Cather Pearl Betty Forney Morgantown Mildred Turnbull Simpson Jessie Riley Tunnelton Donna Strawser Tunnelton Discharges on June 26 27 include James Godwin Rt 2 City William Richardson Rt 2 City James Proudfoot Georgetown Del Nola Chenoweth Philippi Florence Poling Lincoln Blue Barry W Main Rosalee Davis Francis Eleanor Boyles Newburg William Wildeson Germania Alma Dean Knotts Donald Hamilton Rt 2 City Carl Larue Newburg Floyd DeMoss Thornton Rosemary Panetta Ws Main Clara belle Pifery Uttington Peters Ellers Rt 2 City Blak Bowmar Tunnelton Goal Wolfe Reedsville Corinne Haskel Tunnelton Homer Beall W Boyd.

Emma Reynolds Main Kathryn Shaffer Christiana Blake Bowmar Tunnelton Clarabelle Pifer Ulfington Carl Larue Newburg Blue Berry Glenna O'Lear Prma Mary Stutier Fairmont Constance Ely Wilford Frank Cather Pearl Betty Forney Morgantown Mildred Turnbull Simpson Jessie Riley Donna Strawser James Godwin City William Richardson James Proudfoot Georgetown Del Nola Chenoweth Philippi Florence Poling Lincoln Blue Barry Thornton Rosemary Panetta Ws Main Clarabelle Pifery Uttington Peters Ellers Rt. 2 Blake’ Bowmar Goal Wolfe Reedsville Corinne Haskel Homer Beall W. Boyd

Births of a son to Mr and Mrs James O Lear

Mr and Mrs James O Lear of 15300 Knolda Road Pima Ohio welcomed a seven pound four ounce son born at 12 25 a m yesterday.

James O'Lear Knolda Road Pima, O

Injury prompts caution lesson for PatricIa Shubert

Patricia Shubert aged 13 of Cit's Neb fell while changing her blouse fracturing her right arm. The incident underscores the need for careful dressing practices and safety awareness for young students.

Neb Patricia Shubert Dres

Gratton Women Attend Royal Neighbor Meet

Mrs. Nelia E. Selvey of 112 West Washington street and Miss Lillie Marshall attended the Royal Neighbors of America national convention in Buffalo New York from June 21 to 25. Selvey is a state supervisor and served as a delegate. Constructive measures for advancement of the society were adopted. Events included a delegate reception, a bandler, ritualistic work demonstration, and a Niagara Falls tour. Speakers were Frances L. Torkelson national president, Margaret Walker national secretary, and Jane W. McMullen national medical director.

Nelia E. Selvey West Washington Street Lillie Marshall Royal Neighbors of America Buffalo N.Y Niagara Falls Frances L. Torkelson Margaret Walker Jane W. McMullen

Meeting to be Held July 22 With Hayride Hosts

Helen Lucas and Laura Gennette listed for a social meeting to be held July 22 in hayride format. Hosts include Georgia Bell Mary Malone Alice Poling Bille Sius ser Helen White Peggy Kunst and Jonetta Sergent.

Delta Nu Chaptr Supreme Forest American Legion Norma Jaco Clarksburg Bessie Loury Betty Jo McPermott Clara Jan Knotts Lucille Henderson Helen’ Luci Laura Gennette Ann Summers Kathleen Bolyard Jo: Foley Rosilee Bartlett Barbara Stevens Helen White Doris Ball Delores Louzy Betty Jo McDer~ Mott Pat Ribey Bessie Louzy Nancy Tingler Mary Jaco Mary Malone Darlene Skaggs Lett Spadafore Doris Corio Ruby Rutherford Katie Gerard Vern Alice Haislip Martha Kemple Eloise Dempsey Norma Kraft Freda Gillispie Betty Gerkin Thelma DeMoss Carolyn Maneur Shirley Summers Edith Keyser Donna J. Woodyard Virginia Peters Marinin Nestor Jonetta Sergent Martha Shannberger Clara J. Knotes Helen Lucas Esses Georgia Bell Alice Poling Bille Siusser Peggy Kunst

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