Grafton Churches Attend District Woman's Society Meeting
District meeting of the Woman's Society of Christian Service convened at the Methodist Temple on Monroe street Fair Mont from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. St Paul's Andrew's West Main and Knottsville churches sent delegates, with Miss Margaret Thorn Hill presenting on safeguarding children. Representing St Pauls were Mrs. Paul Willis and others. Andrew's included Harry White and several members. West Main sent one delegate. Knottsville sent Ada Thomas and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Paul's
Andrew's
West Main
Knottsville
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Methodist Temple
Monroe Street
Fair Mont
Margaret Thorn Hill
Wheeln
Thorn Hill
St Paul's Church
Paul Willis
Earlsmith
William Bott
A. Ray Shaw
Fred Robinson
W. J. Frey
Earl Slayton
William Gerkin
J. W. McDowall
Virgil Allamong
Clyde Wiland
Lloyd Sayres
A. Lindy
Smith Shroyer
Willis Logan
Jerome Boyles
Knottsville Church
Cape‑themed child’s frock pattern from Marian Martin
Old pattern notice describes a cape front frock for girls aged about 10 with cap sleeves. Pattern 9107 offered in sizes 6 8 10 12 14, yardage 54 inch fabric and 134 pattern cost, with order details to Pattern Dept., 232 West 18th Street New York NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
West
New York
N. Y
Marian Martin Spring Patek
Community notices for late March meetings
On March 23 the P H C convenes at 7 30 p m in Red Men s hall. March 24 Mrs T C Gough hosts the Weekly sewing club at her West Washington street home. March 27 the Woman s club of Grafton gathers at the Elks club at 8 p m with the Literature and Art department leading. March 30 the Quota club board meets at Mrs Ida B Parsons home at 8 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Men's Hall
T. C. Gough
West Washington Street
Woman's Club
Grafton
Elks Club
Quota Club Board
Ida B. Parsons
Andrew's WSCS holds enthusiastic general meeting
The Woman's Society of Christian Service at Andrew's Methodist church met with forty members. Miss Virginia Manway led devotionals on The Lord's Song in a Strange Land. Mrs John Newman presided and announced WSCS plans including bake and rummage sales. A program featured Robert Leonard, Evelyn Welsh, and the Gallagher sisters. A social hour followed, with Circle No. 1 serving refreshments. An April 18 dinner will hear Julia Bonafield recount missionary experiences in China and her Gripsholm trip home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian Service
the Andrew's Methodist Church
Virginia Manway
John Newman
WSCS
Huntington
Robert Leonard
Evelyn Welsh
Georgia
Loretta Gallagher
Staley White
Circle No. 1
Robert Graham
Julia Bonafield
China
Gripsholm
Mrs Knight Honored At Poling Residence Shower
Miss Evelyn Poling hosted a miscellaneous shower at her parents home 170 Lincoln street for Mrs Robert Knight formerly Rhea Goff of Monroe street Friends presented many gifts and two banco prize tables were won by Marjorie Ridenour and Wilma Jean De Moss A salad course was served by Mrs Poling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Poling
Harry Poling
Lincoln Street
Robert Knight
Knight
Rhea Goff
Monroe Street
Banco Prr
Marjorie Ridenour
Wilma Jean de Moss
Pole
Majorie Ridenour
Louise Ridenour
Wilma DeMosselotte Fawrett
Vivian Goffers
Junior Richarson
Jesse Goff
Two Local Cadet Nurses Are Given Caps At Exercise
At St Marys hospital annual capping exercises thirty pre cadet nurses received their caps. Among them were Miss Betty Jean Bailey and Viola Gennette of Grafton. Sister Mary Ruth Wheeling hospital administrator spoke on duties and privileges of the Nurse Cadet Corps. The "big sisters" presented the caps and the Florence Nightingale pledge was recited. The ceremony concluded with a Benediction in the hospital chapel as Edith McCahan sang Ave Maria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Hospital
Betty Jean Bailey
Viola Gennette
Grafton
Mary Ruth
Wheeling Hospital
Soovs
Florence Nightingale
Edith McCahan
Jean Marie Faircloth MacArthur at center of public attention
Tennessee born wife of General Douglas MacArthur known for supporting his career and public image. She stood by him through wartime hardship, comforted him on Corregidor, and shared dangers during his escape to Australia. Locals in Murfreesboro recall her as a familiar hometown figure amid the wartime spotlight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Press
Jean Marie Faircloth MacArthur
Douglas MacArthur
Jeona
Jean Ms fArthur
Corregidor
Arthur
Australia
MacArthur
Washington
Down Under
Jean Marie Faircloth
Murfreesboro
Tenn
Jean MacArthur’s Southern Heiress Marriage Tale
Jean Marie Faircloth, a wealthy Murfreesboro native, travels widely and later marries General Douglas MacArthur in a surprise ceremony in New York after meeting him in 1935 aboard ship. The couple, with their six year old son Arthur, focus on family amid a life of duty and public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Marie
Murfreesboro
Ward Belmont
Nashville
Far East
Shanghai
Arthur MacArthur
MacArthur
Manuel Quezon
Manila
Jean Marie Faircloth
New York City
Jean MacArthur
Arthur
Athletes Foot Germ Not Hard To Kill
Teol is the first thing in six years to give relief says one customer to Stout and Co Parkersburg West Virginia Teol solution made with 90 percent alcohol penetrates reaches more germs faster apply full strength for itchy sweaty or smelly feet Your 35c back next morning from any druggist if not pleased Locally at Malones
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stout & Co
Parkersburg
W. Va
Malone's
Transfer and promotions noted in wartime notices
Transferred Corporal John D Vogel from Camp White Oregon to Camp Howze Texas. Private Charles E Henry Sr on furlough from Lincoln Nebraska. Lewis Burgoyne promoted to sergeant in the motor pool at a South Pacific station hospital. Alma Turner enlists at Camp Lejeune for Marine boot training. Roy E Rosier completes LST training and joins amphibious forces awaiting EST assignment. Thomas Sapp and others forward from Fort Thomas to camps in Kentucky Indiana Texas Florida and Maryland. Bronco Billys horse and western films referenced amid theatre reminiscences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde R. Burgoyne
East Main Street
Lewis Burgoyne
South Pacific
Roy E. Rosier
Grafton
Route 1
United States Navy
Camp Bradford
Norfolk
Rosier
Also Mentioned on This Page
Margaret Thornhill
Wheeling
R. Knight
Poling
White House
W. Merle Baily
Eleanor
Maple Avenue
Antonio Gennette
Stuart Street
Frances Witz Hall
Jean Marie MacArthur
Harper
Fairmont
Arthur Wilson
Allen Rogers
Christiana Street
City Hospital
Washington, D. C
Helen Thomas
Mary Boyles
Adam Thomas
Baltimore
Annabel Boylen
Rita Peck Riffee
West Main Street
Louisville
Frances Moose
Helen Henderson
P. E. Turner
Knotts Avenue
Westinghouse
Earl T. Henderson
AMM 2-c
Camp Allen
Lena Gerkin
Alice McGovern
Lawton
W. E. Freeman
John,Gerkin
Canton
Ohio
Miss Joyce Wilson
Miss Mary Wilson
9. F
Joel Scott
Thornton
Elizabeth Florence
Madeline Knotts
Scott
Henry D, Cornwell
Pearl Gawthrop
Pruntytown
Grocers
Grafton Baking Co
Cpl
John D. Vogel
George Ogel
Addison Street
Camp White
Oregon
Camp Howze
Texas
Charles E. Henry, Sr
U. Military Railroad Service
Lincoln
Neb
Eleanor Borneman
Yates Avenue
Henry
Brownlow Park
Nebraska
Fort San Houston
of Thornton
Camp Fire Girls Organization
Berlin
Camp Lejeune
Alma L Turner
West Knotts Avenue
U. S. Marine Corps
North Carolina
Fort Thomas
Thomas P. Sapp
Tion Center
Sheppardfield
Thomas F. Bailey
Rosemont
Camp Atterbury
Ind
James L. Gray
Camp Blanding
Fla
Howard R. Smith
Kentucky
Camp Plauche
Charles W. Barker
Aberdeen Proving Grounds
Hollywood
Bronco Billy
Tom Mix
Hart
Dixie Theatre
Radio
Jacques
Jacques Gain
Stradivari
WLW
PTCWT
Gasselin
Conservatoire de Paris
Dixie
Danly i
Thouasgda
Uvey Sava
Gentil Malone
Drug & Chemical
Emely
Panne
Uessee
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