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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1957

Page

3

Community Group Meetings and Socials Calendar

June 28 VF W Auxiliary meets in the post Nome at 7 30 p m Birthdays observed. June 28 Protective Home Circle No 655 meets at 7 15 in D of A Hall. June 29 Ice cream social and plate lunch Thornton Methodist church 6 to 9 p m. July 1 Pruntytown W S C meets in Mrs Chester Sinsel home 7 30 p m lesson leader Mrs Charles Shoemaker devotional leader Carolyn Duckworth note change of date. July 2 Andrews St Pauls Circle No 4 W S C S meets at Mrs Reta New mans 329 Beech St 1 30 p m. July 14 seventh annual Marrs Lough reunion Dayton Park Philippi basket dinner at noon with short business session. officers Hudkins vice president Nancy Lough Morris secretary Minnie Hudkins Smith treasurer Harry Batosa historian invited.

VF. W Protective Home Circle No. 655 D. of A. Hall Thornton Methodist Church Pruntytown W.S. C Chester Sinsel Charles Shoemaker Carolyn Duckworth Andrews St. Paul’s Circle No. 4 Will Mes Reta Newman Beech St Marrs-Lough Dayton Park Philippia Basket

Personal notices of local residents and visitors

Mr and Mrs James Waller and daughter Debora of St Petersburg Florida are vacationing at the home of Mr and Mrs Ray Parkhill. Mrs Waller formerly Norma Lee Parkhill. Asie Alice Sue Pitzer on furlough from Travis Air Force Base California visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Carl W Pitzer. Shirley Pitzer, a Western Union relief operator, visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Tarlock Rasmussen. Mrs Harry White with Mr and Mrs Russell White of Shepherdstown visited relatives in Decatur Illinois and attended a funeral in Last Creek for J W Woodford. Mrs Woodford is sister of Mrs W A Williams. Mrs Homer Gatrell returned from Baltimore and Frederick Maryland. H J Gatrell and son Francis Gatrell visited Morgantown, and Virgil Handley of Brownlow is visiting Dorsey Sapp.

James Waller Debora St. Petersburg Fla Ray Parkhill Waller Norma Lee Parkhill Asie Alice Sue Pitzer Travis Air Force Base Cal Carl W. Pitzer Shirley Pitzer Western Union Harry §. White Russel White Shepherdstown Decatur Staley White A. Williams, Sr Walter A. Williams, Jr Hattie Proufoot Harry S. White Warren Woodford J. W. Woodford Last Creek Woodford W. A. Williams Homer Gatrell Baltimore Frederick H. J. Gatrell Francis Gatrell Jack Iverson Virgil Handley Mrs Brownlow Dorsey Sapp Morgantown Marcia Malone Patty Gallagher Isher Grafton High School Malone's Air Force Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Co E. Main SL

Hospital Admissions And Discharges For June 27

Hospital admissions list Mab el Brown Icie Smallwood Montie Harvey on June 27. Discharges include Delores Rifle Zelda Henderson Sue Moran Helen Lifton Geraldine Johnson and Orval Isner on June 27.

Mabel Brown Brownlow Drive Icie Smallwood Rt. 4 Montie Harvey Rt 4 Delores Warder Ave Zelda Henderson Sue Moran Blueville Drive Helen Lifton Tunnelton Geraldine Johnson Newburg Orval Isner Rt. 1

Pythian Sisters Hold Meeting and Birthday Surprise

Pythian Sisters Friendship Temple No. 57 met at Roof Hall on Tuesday at 7 30 pm with Mrs Eva Whiteman presiding. The next temple meeting will be in September. Guests were invited to Mrs Ruby Carrolls home at 73 Addison Street for a surprise birthday party for Mrs Carroll and Miss Gladys Hickman with a handkerchief shower and gifts. Dessert was served in the dining room after arrival with a cut flower centerpiece. Attendees included Mrs Rena Goodwin Mrs Bessie Campbell Mrs Anna Nuzum Miss Viola Hickman Mrs Alverda Moris Sallie Fletcher Mrs Eva Whiteman Miss Eulah St Clair Mrs Alma McCoy Mrs Mary C Warder Mrs Christine Rilsell Bert Carroll Lloyd Nuz and the honored guests Mrs Poll and Miss Hickman.

Friendship Temple Pythian Sisters Roof Hall Eva Whiteman Ruby Carroll Addison Street Caroll Gladys Hickman Carrol Alverda Moran Eulah Sinclair Rena Goodwin Bessie Campbell Anna Nuzum Viola Hickman Alverda Moris Sallie Fletcher Eulah St Clair Alma McCoy Mary C. Warder Christine ‘Rilsell Bert Carroll Lloyd Nuz Mrs Poll Miss Hickman

Memphis school faces bake sale funding dispute

A fragmented report notes Memphis school officials wrestled with funds from BIS, Tenn, and Washington, with 306 tines uncovered and 16k overrun. Debates conclude with plans to use the surplus for next year’s cake and cornyread, reflecting uncertain support and unfamiliar terms.

Ken Gy Memphis

Marriage of Mary Charlene Simmons to Anton James Isner

Mrs. William R. Simmons announces the June 16 wedding of daughter Mary Charlene Simmons to Anton James Isner at First Baptist Church, with detailed attire, attendants, reception, and later residence at 337 E Main St. Also notes old fashioned picnic relics and a grandma urged summer plan for families with menu ideas and supplies.

William R. Simmons E. Knotts Ave Mary Charlene Simmons Anton James Isher Charles R. Isner Beech St Harry T. Rowe First Baptist Church Frances Jaco Mrs. Cotle Shoe Mr. Isner Wilfred

Weekly Shampoo Session for Oily Hair Tips

A healthful guide by Helen Follett on managing excessively oily hair common among young women. It covers原因s of limp rings and poor waves, suggests varied shampoos with cream formulas, multiple suds and rinses, proper brushing before washing, and avoiding brushing while wet. It recommends weekly shampooing and careful combing for fluffer, oilier strands.

Helen Follett

Ohio State University Dentist Earns Cum Laude Honors

John Homer Holt recently graduated from Ohio State University with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree cum laude. He was elected to Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honorary Fraternity. He is the son of Neil Holt and the late Mrs. Holt and resided here with his parents until age sixteen, visiting with his uncle Rex Nuzum and aunt. Dewey Ave.

John Homer Holt Neil Holt Rex Nuzum Dewey Ave John Homer Ohio State University Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental

Wendel Bible School Closes After Vacation Program

The Wendel vacation Bible school closed Friday June 21 with a program and handicraft display. Scriptures were read by Sandra Wengan Tommy Rein Delores George Barbara McCauley. Abraham story read by Gary May. Perfect attendance certificates awarded to many children. 28 attended. Teacher was Miss Patterson. A picnic followed at Airport Park Bridgeport on June 22. Several families and relatives attended the event and local residents were mentioned.

Wendel Vacation Bible School Sandra Wengan Tommy Rein Delores George Barbara McCauley Story of Abraham Gary May Imogene Knotts Sandra Collins Micheal Collins Jerry Collins Sharon George John Russel Frances George Bradley May Sandra Vengun Pauletta Vengun Helen Polling Kathleen Poling John Poling Lefa Poling Steven Poling Georgia Poling Sharon Poling Francis George John Russell Clifford Mullens Mania Mullens Donna Mullens Miss Patterson Barbara Jean Poling Grafton Virgil Marteney Clifford Eisner Grafton City Hospital Ruby Dorothy Marteney Chile Rose -Toth Roit 'Tothm Twila Russell Rita George Rivesville Rita Caroline, Chocy Bobby Everette DeBarr Billy Chockey Nick George Flemington Thomas Saucer Ellen George Tommy Russell Sharon Delores Tommy Orey George W. H.coffman California

Chicago Teacher Sets Reading Speed Record

Mrs Sylvia Rusao a Chicago schoolteacher enrolled in a read for speed course at the University of Chicago and established a new reading comprehension mark by reading 1,776 words in one minute.

Chicago Sylvia Rusao University of Chicago

Simpson Reports Much Activity In Simpson area

Roy Davis returned home from Broaddus Hospital after several days as a patient. Families and neighbors travel and visit, with Ray Erwin and Mollie Erwin set to celebrate their 26th wedding anniversary on June 30. Vacation Bible School ended with 75 enrollees and a display of class projects. The final planning conference for Union Baptist Church is scheduled for June 29 and Geraldine Barrett will visit July 11 to present church materials.

Roy Davis Broaddus Hospital Joel Wiseman Ald Donald Eddie Wiseman Selem Ohio Ray Erwin Simpson Roy Mollie Erwins Russell Anna Mae) Shaffer Baltimore Gail Mary Alice) Bartlett Clarksburg Charlotte Rae Shaffer Leslie Bartlett Keith Bartlett Ralph Bunner Fairport, C Charles Bunner Selvey Bartlett Orel Lake New Jersey Bartletts Kentucky Indiana Lea Lanham Merle McDaniel Roger Jimmy W. O. Cooper Grafton Okey Gibson, Jr Mary Gibson Flemington Plemington Eleanor Ross Grafton City Hospital Union Baptist Church Church School Clarinda Leach Charles Rodaboush Camden Newton Shirley Wiseman Mark Vincent Harlin Felton Jimmy McDaniel Louella Leavi Criss‘Ballard Margaret Hardman Roger McDaniel Rita Wisemen Donald Findley Thelma McDonald Bemmie Davis Beey Lanham Charlene Whitehair Steven Moore David Hardman Jerry Turnbull Charles Bartlett Rachel Peters Henry Peters David Bunner Mike Bunner Virginia Felton Bruce Green Flora Kern Judy White Adranna Ware Kay Modessili Betty Wiseman Juanita Wiseman Brenda Neal Kennie Helmick Leonard Lanham Gary Lanham Reatha Carr Tommy Radabaugh Gene Bunner Clyde Bush Geraldine Barrett

Yasmin Euvroping En Route Through Chicago at Seven

Yasmin, daughter of an unnamed parent and Rita Hayworth, travels through Chicago on the way from Los Angeles to visit her father. The text notes she is seven percent years old, indicating an OCR error or misstatement.

Ics Yasmin Rita Hayworth Chicago Los Angeles Yasmin International

Wrap It Up Chicken Barbecue Recipe Card

Practical outdoor cooking guide for foil packet chicken with a simple tomato sauce. Includes sauce ingredients, cooling and prep steps, how to assemble packets, and grill timing for thighs breasts drumsticks or wings. Mentions spiced crab apples as a topping idea for chicken pies.

Pruntytown News Highlights Local Visits and Activities

Pruntytown residents hosted guests from Grafton Bridgeport Morgantown and Elkins for weekend visits. State college students attended Fairmont State. Beulah Baptist Church completed a two week vacation Bible school directed by Clara Belle Neptune with staff including Anna McKinney.

Harry Weekly Grafton Chester Gauselangimap Effie Curry Orn Curry Bridgeport Jesse Riley Luther Hartsook Cara Knotts Dorotha Boice Fairmont State Collcgn Persis Boice Ruth Harrisouena Arthur Knous Ifamily Butch West Morgantown George Miley Clara Belle Neptune Anna McKinney

School Commencement Ends With Strong Attendance Record

Whitescarver and Yates lead staff as junior high teachers while Whitescarver, Utt, and Mrs. Newt Door guide primary and kindergarten classes. Reed leaders Judy DeBarr and Janie Tucker head recreation across the group. The school enjoyed high attendance and a record for perfect attendance.

Pa Whitescarver Ae Riley Tregestelay Yates Lemaceny Vada Utt Elaine Whitescarv Ars Newt Door Gladys Thompson Albertine Withers Maybelle Shaffer Fin Neps Tune Aine Heine Judy DeBarr Janie Tucker Strvad Langest

Rosehill WSCS Meeting Plans Ice Cream Social

The Rosehill United Methodist WSCS chaired by Mrs Gay Duckworth with vice president Mrs Betty Retherford held the June gathering at Valley Road home. Officers retained. re roofing and adding a Sunday school room were discussed. July 19 at Mrs Duckworth home slated to finalize ice cream social plans.

WSCS Methodist Church Betty Retherford Valley Road Gay Duckworth Mig Ethel Polael C. EB Hawkins Cindy Lynch Maxine — Bartlett Mary Kuchns Helen Laren Gladys Lambert Ethel Sandsburg Ethel Rettherford Mary Duckworth Hannah Compton Hawkins Virginia McDanic

Evening Craft Program Showcases Student Talent

On Thursday evening June 20 a crafts program featured all groups and teachers displaying works made in class. The event was outstanding and well presented with a final showcase of talent at the close.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ford Whi Swarta Othe Tarlock Rasmussen Florida WY Reports Mary C. Simmons Anton J. Isner Sentinel John Holt Wendel Bible School Yasmin Euvroping Pruntytown News Town & CouNtRy U.S. 50 Ransom Glenn Ford Donna Reed Deponnn Kerr Johnson BT Ar Cas BUICK Pontiac GMO Hamric Motor CO. of Rosehill Thorniny Methodist Church Dane Edward Andrewn Universal International Union Drug CO W. Main BT J. Paul Murphy’s W.va
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