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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1955

Page

3

Grafton Grads Enlist in Air Force Training

Mr and Mrs Ben Blackman hosted guests including their daughter Mrs Frank Zuchel kowski of Morgantown and Mr A C Phillips of Martinsburg. James Gray Cecil Caine and Thomas McCoy, 1955 Grafton High graduates, departed last night for Sampson Air Base NY to begin basic U S Air Force training.

Ben Blackman Wilford Street Frank Zuchelkowski Morgantown Blackman A. C. Phillips Martinsburg James Gray Cecil Caine Thomas McCoy Grafton High School Sampson Air Base N U. S. Air Force

Careers Unlimited for Women aids over-40 workers in SF

A San Francisco nonprofit, Careers Unlimited for Women, aims to place more than 2,000 women over 40 in jobs by January 1956. Led by business figures such as Ben Swig, the group offers listings, employer outreach, and retraining to help mature women return to work after years out.

New Corporation San Francisco

Brooks Wrights Honored At 25th Anniversary Dinner

Mr and Mrs Brooks Wright were honored on their 25th wedding anniversary with a dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Burl McVicker in Tygart Dam. Guests included multiple families and individuals such as Wer and Mrs Glenn McDaniel, the McDaniels, the Kelleys, the Rid dles, and Wright family members.

Brooks Wright Burl McVicker Tygart Dam McVicker Carl Kelley Wer Glenn McDaniel Fred McDaniel Charles McDaniel Pearl Riddle Arthur Riddle Melvin McVicker Raymond, Wilfong Clifford Kelley Gay Kelley James Skaggs Jane Nestor Donna Jo June Wright Judy Sue Ellen McVicker

Hospital Admissions and Discharges List

June admissions include Harry L Goodwin Philippi Harvey Hall Independence Talitra Day Rt 3 City Aaron Daly Simpson Kathleen Stone Newbury Holy Anastoeneltont Virginia Phillips Rt 5 City Discharges feature Roy Miller Wilford Richard Tucker Independence Margaret Dembroski Hasilton Pa Melvin Croston Rt 2 City Ada Shingleton Yates Betty Weese Ross Emma Tucker Independence

Harry L. Goodwin Philippi Harvey Hall Independence Talitra Day Rt. 3 City Aaron Daly Simpson Kathleen Stone Newbury Holy Virginia Phillips Rt. 5 Roy Miller Wilford Richard Tucker Margaret Dembroski Hasilton Melvin Croston Rt. 2 Ada Shingleton Yates Betty Weese Ross Emma ‘Tucker

Community Club Calendar June 30 to July 5

Calendar items list gatherings for Rebekahs Odd Fellows Gold Star Mothers Friendship Class Fet terman Methodist church and Willing Workers Class. Meetings scheduled at JOOF VFW Fet terman St John’s Methodist and hosts Vera Tucker Marguerite McDaniel Norman Adlington Wilbert Nicodemus.

Rebekahs Odd Fellows Joof Hall VFW Fetterman Methodist Church Vera Tucker Marguerite McDaniel St John's Methodist Church Norman Adlington Wilbert Nicodemus

Rebekahs Hold Memorial Service at 100F Cemetery

A memorial service was held at the 100F cemetery by Unison No. 152 100F and Rebekah Lodge No. 79. Rev. Clyde Bush gave the guest address. Participants included Claud Newton Tom Gould and Kenneth Jackson. A hamburger fry followed at Bailey Memorial Church Young Adult Class.

Unison Rebekah Lodge Clyde Bush Claud Newton Tom Gould Kenneth Jackson Hamburger Fry Bailey Memorial Methodist Church Shirley Frum Sonia Urtso Jeanie Arston Washington, D.C Steven Simon Fairmont James Edith ‘Rogers Russell Gibson Clarksburg Charley Jones Richard Garrett John Lenock J. H.carson Robert Savage Mabel Spears Hopemont Clara Shipley Reedsville Ervin Devall Mack Devall Murl Crouse Rosa Johnson Ruby Sandy Harley Lefeevese Morgantown Robert Lee Bailey Alice Marie Bailey Ethel Wright Baltmore Md Glen Riffle Brannon Riffle T. B. Goodwin Ocie Stewart Grafton Brooks Biffle Akron Herbert Brown Warren, O Jimmy (Grey Sallie Dawson Ramona Neupert Paul Stewart Johnson Fleming Homer Brown Wiliam Bartlett Bridgeport Christine Carlson William Carlson Clinton Mitchell Carolyn Lantz Lewis Lantz Geneva Henry Watson John K. Harman Robert Harman

Hee Alums Plan Ice Cream Party At Flanagan Home

Hee Alums met at Nellie Cook s home to plan an ice cream party for July 26 at Eugene Flanagan s residence. A rummage sale was slated for June 30 July 1. Officers were retained: Mrs Flanagan president, Mrs Harold Marshall vice president, Miss Marion Hicks secretary, Mrs Raymond Wolfe treasurer. Attendees included Nellie Cook Jean Gans Joan Blackman Elizabeth Randall Mrs Marshall Mrs Frank Williams Mrs Betty Lough and Mrs Flanagan.

Hee Flanagan Eugene Flanagan Nellie Cook Harold Marshall Marion Hicks Raymond Wolfe Jean Gans Joan Blackman Elizabeth Randall Marshall Frankkk Williams Betty Lough

Wendel Miss Rose Toth Shower Honors Mrs Dean Poe

A stork shower honored Dean Poe hosted by Mrs Hazel Workman and Lela McCauley at Mrs Ersel McCauley home. Refreshments served to numerous friends and relatives including Mrs J A Preston Mrs Gay Kern and others. Attendees noted social visits and gatherings at local homes and churches.

Wendel Miss Rose Toth Mrs. Dean Poe Dean Poe Hazel Workman Lela McCauley Ersel McCauley J. A. Preston Gay Kern Sarah Cleavenger Georgia Saucer Lila Nay Poe Madge Newton Nancy Poe Lola Lilliam P Green Myrtle Merrit W. Coffman McC Lottie Rein Clarksburg Suzan N. Casper Booth Virgil Marteny Dave Marteny Fairview Samuel Cross Mary Rein Eva Riggleman Koby Rein

Cool Beauty Tips For Hot Weather Storage

Beauty guidance from FOR COOL BEAUTY NEW YORK advises keeping cleansing cream skin freshnet and cologne in a corner of the refrigerator to stay cool during heat. The tip links refreshed skin to a cooler routine and suggests using time for cooling off.

New York

Joyce Ann Sinsel Becomes Bride of Airman John Wolfe

Miss Joyce Ann Sinsel eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Sinsel Evansville wed Airman Second Class John Emery Wolfe son of Mrs Jessie Wolfe and the late Cecil Wolfe at Evansville Methodist Church The ceremony followed with informal reception at the bride's home The couple planned a short honeymoon in Maryland after a 30 day leave and will report to Alaska thereafter.

Joyce Ann Sinsel Harold Sinsel Evansville John Emery Wolfe Jessie Wolfe Cecil Wolfe John H. Coleman Evansville Methodist Church Lottie Hebb Beverly Ann Sinsel Morgantown Business College West Virginia University Fellowsville High School Camp Kessler Air Force Base Miss Alaska Wolfe Maryland Max Sinsel Beverly Maxine Janet Sandra Carol A. E. Sinsel Foster Bolyard Jean Bolyard Donald Keener William Goodwin Linda Rae Lawrence Poulson Albert Sinsel Ira Yost Franklin Cain Bonnie Kidd J. H. Coleman Herbert Hovatter Janice Jennings Stanley Jenings Blake Bucklew Perry Bucklew Wallace Ridenour Mary Jo Walle

Change In Jelly And Hospital Drive In ORD Neb

The drive for funds for the local hospital was not to provide luxury. The Weekly Quiz notes the hospital got sheets patched rotten flooring removed walls painted towels diapers ready for premature babies. Patients have enjoyed a change of jelly.

Bartunek finishes 17th in primary and falls to 17th seat

Columbus reports state representative Leonard J. Bartunek Cleveland Republican placed 17th in the primary and 17th in the general election where 17 seats were filled. He drew desk 17 and box 17 at the statehouse. His wife gave birth to their second son on March 17.

Columbus 0. W Leonard J. Bartunek Cleveland

It’s Scarce: Cashmere Wool From Goat Fleece Low Yield

Scarce cashmere comes from the downy fleece beneath the goat’s long hair. An average-sized goat yields only about three ounces of this fleece, highlighting the rarity and limited supply of the luxury material.

Keeping School Duties Multiply in Modern WV Classrooms

West Virginia teacher Elizabeth Anne Meek, president of the West Virginian Classroom Teachers Association, told a meeting that modern educators must handle many roles from instructor to peacemaker. The article notes Americans have purchased over two electrical appliances per person in five years.

DE Kaib West Virginia Elizabeth Anne Meek West Virginian Classroom Teachers Association

Men Run Away Wives To Blame Says Briton Official

London report quotes Sir Geoffrey Hutchinson, chairman of Britain's National Assistance Board, saying many vagrants at reception centers are a younger type fleeing from homes, police, or military authorities, and a large portion are running away from their wives.

London Britain National Assistance Board Geoffrey Hutchinson

Births and a Wedding in Brief

Mr and Mrs Raymond Holy of Route 1 Tunnelton welcomed a six pound fourteen ounce son at 1 35 am today. Rose Kozlowski kept her name after marrying Edward Kozlowski on Tuesday. A gaudy dancer is defined here as a man who inspects railroad ties for loose rails and bolts.

Raymond Holyfield Tunnelton

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