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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1949

Page

3

Mrs Earl Criss Is Guest Of Honor At Birthday Event

Mrs Mason L Harris hosted a birthday celebration for her mother Mrs Earl Criss at the Denver home marking her fifty eighth anniversary. Guests included Mrs Criss and Mrs Harris, with a cake and refreshments. other attendees were Ruby Murphy Benny Criss David Lymn Harris Helen Murphy Charles Criss Sammy Harris Earl R Criss Doris Murphy Florence Taylor.

Tunnelton Mason L. Harris Earl Criss Denver Ruby Murphy Benny Criss David Lymn Harris Helen Murphy Charles Criss Sammy Harris Earl R. Criss Doris Murphy Criss Harris

R T S Class Session At First Baptist Church

Mrs Mayme Williamson led devotionals for the R T S class gathering at First Baptist Church. Donna Jo Wolfe sang The Lord's Prayer with Barbara Redinger accompanying, as Fanny Adington presided over routine business and refreshments were served by co hosts Opal Bryan Eva Poling Belle White and Mary de Nutter to members Pearl Ammott Norma Wolfe Verna Pilson Wthel Keane Lillie Adington Fanny Adlington Mayme Williamson Mada Robinson Beulah Jones Oma Fornash Pauline Williamson Vena Murray and guests Wolfe and Redinger.

Mayme Williamson R. T. So First Baptist Church Donna Jo Wolfe Malotte Barbara Redinger Fanny Adington Opal Bryan Eva Poling Belle White Mary de Nutter Pearl Ammott Norma Wolfe Verna Pilson Wthel Keane Lillie Adington Fanny Adlington Mayme Williamson Mada Robinson Beulah Jones Oma. Fornash Pauline ‘Williamson Vena Murray Miss Wolfe Miss Redinger

Assigned to Parrs Island Marine Private Hardway

Marine Private Robert G Hardway son of Mr and Mrs Rosery Hardway 108 West Washington street has been assigned to the 23rd Platoon 1st Battalion at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island South Carolina for a ten weeks training course He is a former student of Grafton High school and was employed by Beech Street Service Station prior to his entry into the Marine Corps Hospital News admissions Saturday include Max Tedell 830 Orchard Maude Bartlett McGrawie Roberta Thomas Babyett McGinnis Bangwood Dale Lee Thornton and EBruce MacIntosh Simpson Leaving hospital Saturday Edna Sisley Kasson West Virginia Delrais Ridenour Tunnelton Entering hospital Sunday March 20 Mrs Frances White 109 Beech A Moscar 532 Walnut Geneva Dalton 252 Barrett Waters West Main Pearl Holt 121 East Long

Parr's Island Robert G. Hardway Rosery Hardway West Washington Street Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island South Carolina Grafton’ High School Beech Street Marine Corps Hospital Max Tedell Orchard Street Maude Bartlett McGrawrie Roberta Thomas West In Street Babyett McGinnis Bangwood Dale Lee Thornton Ebruce MacIntosh Simpson Edna Sisley Kasson West Virginia Delrais Riden Our Tunnelton Mrs. Erances White A. J

Coming Events March schedule for local clubs and churches

March 21 Ladies Auxiliary to the B of R will meet at the R of P hall at 7 30 p.m. March 22 Grafton Community Chorus meets at First Baptist auditorium at 7 45 p.m. March 22 D A R meets at Mrs J B Rupert 225 Beech Street at 1 30 p.m. March 22 Naomi class West Main Street Methodist meets at Mrs J Ray Keener Country Club road 7 30 p.m. Bring a Sunshine package. March 23 Music Department Women's Club at Mrs Paul Malone 751 Maple Avenue 8 00 p.m. March 26 Mountaineer Council No 44 Junior Order United American Mechanics meets W F W Hall 7 30 p.m. March 22 Philathea class First Baptist church regular monthly meeting Half pound party. March 24 Delta Nu Chapter Tau Phi Lambda Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle meets Miss Thelma De Moss Blueville 8 00 p.m. Co hosts listed. Bring year book photo. March 24 Friendship Bible Class First Church of Christ lowers room 7 30 p.m. March 24 Protected Home Circle meets VFW hall East Main Street 2 00 p.m. Installation of officers. Members invited to Covered Dish dinner after business.

B. of R R. of P Grafton Community Chorus First Baptist J. B. Rupert Beech Street Naomi West Main Street Methodist Church J. Ray Keener Country Club Women's Club Paul Malone Maple Avenue V. J. McGonagle Mountaineer Council United American Mechanics W.F. W. Hall Philathea Lrst Baptist Church Delta Nu Tau Phi Lambda Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle Thelma de Moss Blueville Eller Tingler Beulah Jones Martha Soles Margaret Sinsel Friendship Bible First Church of Christ V.F.W. Hall East Main Street

Prison labor move sparks county stone quarry fear

A West Virginia tale reports residents near Fetterman awake to blasts from a plaster project. Complaints to Governor led to prison labor reassignment, threatening the county stone quarry and raising transport costs. Local board guidance urged direct talks with officials, while nearby notes mention Florida visit and Dorothy Isner returning to West Virginia Business College. The trout is described as a prized freshwater relative of salmon.

Fetterman West Virginia Department of Prison Labor Board of Trade Miss Mary Judge Sunset Dri Fairmont Florida Orval Isner Dorothy Miami Mr. Isner Mae Carrol Pearl Tubois West Virginia Business College Clarksburg

Local Hospital Visitors And Departures From Tunnelton Area

Douglas Grimm of Tunnelton and Margaret Waters of West Main Street were among those leaving the hospital Sunday. Others listed as visiting or visiting in Baltimore include Miss Betty Stutler and Miss Marjorie Moran with relatives in Brownlow Park and Fairmont, along with Mr and Mrs Rex Lewis and Mr and Mrs Virgil Norris.

Baltimore Dolores Jean Norris Brownlow Park Betty Stutler Maryland Rex Lewis Virgil Norris Fairmont Marjorie Moran

Local Board of Trade urged on complaints and suggestions

The note says the matter is being straightened out locally and urges readers to see their Board of Trade for complaints and suggestions. It mentions a basement location and a fire causing $25 damage with two cars' windows broken and rear paint scorched.

Bem Board of Trade Nat Howse

Rescue Efforts Continue After Plane Wreck

Survivors report they had food blankets splints and toffee as rescue teams work from the west and east. A signal fire at the wreckage was spotted by radio and crews expect to reach it soon amid long hours of waiting.

Forest Service

Western currency clash over Germany marks Berlin tensions

Western powers moved to issue a new West Mark for Berlin's sectors on June 18, 1948, while the Soviet zone barred the East Mark. The United States Britain and France sought a new currency in Germany but failed to reach a solution amid ongoing UN discussions.

United Nations U. ‘Committee United” States Britain France Germany Berlin

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Club and Society Reporter Florence Taylor Ben Grafton City Hospital Charles E. Spring Charles J.shahan Orval Rosier Mrs. Vinson Wolfe Barton Wiles Roy Wolfe Grafton R.T.S Aften N.Y Marian Martin Pero Douglas Grimm Margaret Waters West Mainstreet Carl Shahan Newburg Thelma Losh Bruce MacIntosh Kirk Waters VM Lehets America’s Finest U.S. Army U. S America Bielias Paayy POST Grafton, W. Virginia Farm Bureau Pearle Gawthrrop Telephone Grafton Weve Farm Bureau ‘Mutual’ Automobile ‘Ihsurance CO Farm Bureau Mutual Fire Insurance Co, Farm Bureau Life Insurance CO. Home Office Colymbur, Ohio Christer Chrysler PROM Chrysler-Plymouth Lambert Motor Company Grafton, West Virginia
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