White Rose Grove Honors Mrs Snider at Special Meet
White Rose Grove No 2 hosted groves from Elkins Belington Philippi Fairmont and Clarksburg for a special meeting honoring Mrs Henrietta Snider Woodmen leader formerly of Fairmont with large membership in the lodge. Local officers and representatives from several groves attended as three junior graduates from Grafton were initiated with formal attire and corsages. Refreshments followed for about seventy five members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Rose Grove
Supreme Forest
Elkins
Belington
Philippi
Fairvont
Clarksburg
Henrietta Snid- Woodley
West Virginia
Aldis
Mae Swiger
Fairmont
and “Fe XK
Littman
Grafton
Nat
Ragaha
Kinkearns
Cream’, Wiseman
Cityee Harvey
4 Zumbro
Weasurer
the Stone
Marie Bartlett
Mildred’ Cole
Mem
Irma Jean Stutler
Edith Jo Foley
Betty Jean McWilliams
Jean
Wisdom
Mary
Ellen’ Tingler
Bel Upton
Virginia
de In. Moris
Lash
Shirley Pitzer
Betty Jean
Ise
Jn Riggleman
Mildred
A Tingler
Miriam Nest
Maxine Harvey
Wily Wiseman
Virginia Pe-ars
Claribel Upton
J. da Phillips
Faye K
Ritts Pure
Pauline Keener
Lions
C. W. Pitzer
C. C. Losh
Coming Events July 1 Circle One hosts at Mrs Alvey Jacobs home
July events list meetings and social gatherings for various church and fraternal groups in Mountaineer area. Circles of St John’s Methodist meet at different homes July 1 2. Lindy club hosted by Mrs H M Casteel. Ladies Aid at St Paul’s Lutheran. Grafton Woman’s club executive board. Grand Army of the Republic Ladies meet at V P W Hall. Daughters of American Mountain City Council 49 meet at V F W Hall in white uniforms. Mountaineer Council 44 Junior Order United American Mechanics. Supreme Forest Women Circle Whig Rose Grove No 2 meets at WMC A gym. W C T U postponement and picnic July 23. Protected Home Circle meets V P W Hall July 6 election of officers.
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St. John’s Methodist Church
Alvey Jacobs
Walnut Street
H. M. Casteel
West Wilford Street
Lindy Club
St. John's Methodist Church
Walter Beall
East Knotts Ave
Ladies Aid Society
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Janie Wright
W. Main Street
Grafton Woman's Club
Clyde G. Turner
Yates Avenue
Turner
T. W. Heironimus, Jr
The
Grand Army of the Republic
V.P.W. Hall
Josephine Stutler
Tain
Daughters of American Mountain City Council
V.F.W. Hall
Mountaineer Council No
United American Mechanics
East Main Street
Supreme Forest Weomen Circle
Whig Rose Grove
W.M.C. A
W.C.T.U
A. R. Vandergrift
V. P. W. Hall
D A R Installs New Officers At Last Night Meet
Mrs Florence Wilkinson was installed as regent of the Elizabeth Cummins Jackson chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution at its monthly meeting hosted by Mrs C V Miller. Others installed included vice regent C V Miller chaplain Allie Chamberlin recording secretary Elizabeth Cather, corresponding secretary Barbara Cather treasurer Groree F Todd registrar Rhea Fisher historian and librarian C V Fleming. The group planned the Jacksons Mill luncheon for July 10, hosting all state chapters. Mrs Wilkinson read excerpts from her West Virginia facts paper. Refreshments followed for members and guest Carrie Sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Wilkinson
Elizabeth Cummins Jackson
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
C. V. Miller
Walnut Street
Allie Chamberlin
Elizabeth Cather
Barbara Cather
Groree F. Todd
Carrie Sellers
UWin Intern in Huntington Hospital Dr Hoback Starts Internship
Dr Florence Ernst Hoback, new UWin intern in Huntington at St Marys hospital, will begin tomorrow. She earned an MD from University of Maryland on June 5 this year and is daughter of Judge and Mrs G H A Kunst. She graduated Grafton High in 1940 and West Virginia University in 1944. Visitors from Kansas and a Huntington return from Gallapolis, Ohio are noted.
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Uwin
Huntington
Florence Ernst Hoback
St. Mary's Hospital
Hoback
University of Maryland
G. H. A. Kunst
Grafton High School
West Virginia University
Balloon scare over Berlin backed by old debris?
Reported balloon blockage near Berlin prompted U S Air Force to warn pilots to fly above 5000 feet while officials questioned the obstacle claim. Soviet papers argued Western air freight was a plunder route rather than aid, as Berlin faced potential food shortages. Marshal Sokolovsky urged adherence to flight rules and hinted at reopening western Berlin train links. Col Frank L Howley noted Americans would judge Russian moves by actions, not words.
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U.S. Air Force
Berlin
Frankfurt
Britain
London
Germany
Taegliche Rundschau
Vassily D. Sokolovsky
Marshall Sokolovsky
Frank L. Howley
U.S
Western Germany to form new central government amid Berlin talks
In Frankfurt top occupation officials from the United States Britain and France began outlining a western German central government. They hinted Berlin blockade discussions may follow as airlift and barge movements shift supply routes. Templehof saw 157 flights in the prior 24 hours with Wiesbaden and Frankfurt routes aiding supplies.
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Frankfurt
Germany
Berlin
U.S
Templehof
Wiesbaden
British
Royal Airforce
Hamburg
Elbe
Wittenberg
Nazi Broadcaster Sentenced To Life In Treason Case
Boston June 30 Robert H Best the American newspaper man and radio propagandist for the German Nazi was sentenced to life imprisonment for treason by Federal Judge Francis J W Ford who also ordered a $10000 fine after Assistant Attorney General T Vincent Quinn urged death penalty Best counsel Charles W Bartlett urged leniency stating he was a fanatic doing what he thought best for his country
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Robert H. Best
Francis J. W. Ford
Best
Ford
T. Vincent Quinn
United States
Charles W. Bartlett
Carloadings On Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Week Ended June 26 1948
Balti more and Ohio Railroad tonnage for the week ended June 26 1948 reached 67 282 cars with 42 270 loaded on line and 25 012 received from connections. The prior year's week totals were 67 245 with 43 140 on line and 24 105 from connections. Earlier the week ended June 19 showed 67 492 loads comprising 42 847 loaded on line and 24 645 from connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Power and Linda Power toward Rome for marriage plan
Tyrone Power and Linda Christian travel by plane from Los Angeles to Italy. Hollywood reports they will marry in Rome, after meeting there last summer. Power to visit Lisbon and Spain before filming in Italy in August. Christian flies to Rome for her sister's wedding on July 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Tyrone Power
Linda Christian
Italy
Hollywood
Rome
Power
Lisbon
Portugal
Spain
France
Miss Christian
Lions to Towles and others on meat supply outlook
Page one note from 1949 reports cattle numbers shrinking with little prospect for hog shipments before late 1949. Department warns trend can reverse only if stockmen gain confidence to breed more and market fewer animals than calves raised. Hog production remains far below wartime highs due to corn shortage. last year nearly failed. A good corn yield this year could enable hog expansion next year.
Lutheran Camp Opens Near Cowan Sunday
Charleston June 30 Camp Luther the Lutheran Youth Camp in its third year opened Sunday near Cowen in Webster County with about 140 campers. Dr Schillinger of Charleston camp director presided with Rev Harold L Hann of Fairmont as dean and Rev Lawrence M Reese of Philadelphia representing the United Lutheran Church. Staff includes Rev E E Roof Gratton Sophie Moeller Beryl B Hauer Edith Hinterer Donald Anderson Coliene Shaffer Mildred Schrock Norma Gantz Margaret Cook and June Lindow. An internal air conditioning system keeps birds cool during activity.
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Charleston
Luther
Cowen
Webster County
Schillinger
Harold L. Hann
Fairmont
Christian Education
West Virginia Synod of the United Lutheran Church
Lawrence M. Reese
Philadelphia
United Lutheran Church
E. E.E. Roof
Gratton
Desconess
Sophie Moeller
Konnahock Mountain School
Virginia
Beryl B. Hauer
Edith Hinterer
St. Clara
Donald Anderson
Morgantown
Coliene Shaffer
Mildred Schrock
Aurora
Norma Gantz
Fairman
Margaret Cook
Gettysburg
June Lindow
West Virginia Events and Outdoor Seasons This Summer
The state flower rhododendron maxima will bloom across West Virginia into July. Fishing seasons run through late July and fall rivers include brook brown and rainbow trout. July calendars feature golf, horse shows, fireworks, air shows, regattas, and fairs in Charleston Grafton Weirton Wheeling Logan and more. The August and September listings include fairs horse exhibitions state dairy events and the Labor Day weekend programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Viginia
Charles Town
Sulphur Springs
West Virginia
Weston
Greater Weirton
Wheeling
Wheeling Country Club
Charleston
Logan
Cross Lanes
Arthurdale
Orlebay Park
Wheeling Downs
Jackson’s Mill
Jackson's Mill
Future Farmers of America
Moundsville
West Virginia Horsemen plan six shows this season
The newly organized West Virginia Horseman's Association announces six horse shows with Weston July 3 to 5, Logan July 24, Huntington August 13 and 14, Lewisburg August 17 to 20, Wheeling at Oglebay Park September 10 to 12, and Petersburg September 17.
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Lewisburg - Ronceverte
Bluefield
Charleston
Daybrook
Wheeling
Jackson’s Mill
New Martinsville
Magnolia Yacht Club
American Power Boat Association
King Wood
Preston County
West Virginia
Esso Standard Oil
West Virginia Horseman's Association
Weston
Logan
Huntington
Lewisburg
Oglebay Park
Petersburg
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Janice Myers
D.A.R
York Apartners
Ofte
A Knott Hotel
Pittsburgher
Pittsburgh
Golden Triangle
Joseph F. Duddy
Kansas
Kenneth Getz
Earl Getz
Walter , Street
Ohio
H. A. Summers
Addison Street
Gallapolis
Summers
Power & Linda
Ars
Fur
Corr
Harry Saville
Walnut St
Towles
J. R. Barton
Tall Twister
Harold Neal
Lontamer
J. Mehlinger
Jack Nuzum
Lester Lambert
Cowan
Myers Jeweler
West Main St
B. H. Meyers
West Main Street
Oldsmobile
Tygarts Valley Chevrolet Company
Beech Street
Aieurron
Pany
Charleston Gazette
West Virginia State Fox Hunters’ Association, Inc
Evans Furniture Co
Sumac
New
W. Main ST
FHA
National Adequate Wiring Bureau
Bed
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