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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1949

Page

3

Shirley Jean Devers Birthday Party Guests Listed

Mrs William Devers of West Francis street hosted Shirley Jean Devers ninth birthday at her home on Saturday afternoon. Guests included Jerry Pullny Noel Wilson Delores Stockett Delores Kirk David Wilson Sandra McKeen Carl Ann Johnson Lola Shroyer Buddy and Charlotte Ann Kelly Mary and Carol McKeen Mary Ruth and Junior Armstrong Sherry Charlene and Al Petrovich Connie and Carolyn Meneds Kenny Royce Jr Jackie Roomsburgh Nancy and Barbara Devers Mrs Hubert Armstrong Mr and Mrs Kenneth Royce and the guest of honor.

William Devers West Francis Street Shirley Jean Jery Pullny Noel Wilson Delores Stockett Delores Kirk David Wilson Sandra McKeen Carl Ann Johnson Lo A Shroyer Buddy Charlotte Ann Kelly Mary Carol McKeen Mary Ruth Junior Armstrong Sherry Charlene al Petrovich Connie Carolyn Me Neds Kenny Royce Jackie Nancy Barbara Devers Hubert Armstrong Alex Petrovich Kenneth Royce

Military Wedding Set For April 2

Local notice announces the wedding of Barbara Jean Hill of Santa Monica California to Lieutenant Jack N Casseday son of Arthur Claud Casseday York Pennsylvania and the late Mrs Casseday. Casseday, native of Rowlesburg, attended Rowlesburg schools and now studies electronic engineering at Treasure Island San Francisco. He served on the destroyers Kendrick and Flusser and took part in the first atomic bomb test.

Barbara Jean Hill Santa Monica California Jack N. Casseday Arthur Claud Casseday York Pennsylvania Casseday Rowlesburg Treasure Island San Francisco Kendrick Flusser

Prime 11 room city home with rental attic unit

Parrrish Agency offers an 11 room 3 story home at 346 Walnut Street with 2 baths gas floor furnace attic apartment excellent finish plaster and cellar. Priced near FHA appraisal and well below GI appraisal aimed at a GI couple to yield instant payoff. Includes a cozy 5 room bungalow at 519 W Francis Street with possession and a good lot. Also listings for a long term leased business property on E Washington near Moose Home and an 8 room home at 138 W Main Street plus 3 level lots suitable for double occupancy all in a strong market with easy terms and quick sale potential.

Walnut St Grafton Fetterman Main St

Coming Events Listing for Grafton Area

March 29 Ladies Auxiliary of the Grafton Volunteer Fire Department meets at the fire hall at 7 30 p.m. April 1 Ladies Aid Society of St Pauls Lutheran church meets at Mrs Charles Isnier Maple avenue at 7 30 p.m. Miss Pranence Wittman co host. April 1 The W C T U meets at West Main Street Methodist Church at 7 30 p.m. LT L in charge program subject Craining Future Leaders. All members urged to attend. April 1 Circle No 2 St Johns Methodist church meets at Mrs Al Petrovich me E Bluemont street 7 30 p.m. Mrs Kenneth Royce co April 7 A Silver tea Naomi chapter No 12 OWS Public Library 1 30 4 30 p.m. Public invited benefit Cancer Control Fund. April T public meeting for men and women concerning Cancer Control Fund 7 30 9 p.m. Public Library. April 2 Mountaineer Cons No 44 Junior Order of United American Mechanics meets V F W hall East Main Street 8 p.m.

Grafton Pire Hall Ladies Aid Society St. Paul's Lutheran Church Charles Isnier Maple Avenue Lt.l Circle No. 2 St. John's Methodist Church al Petrovich Bluemont Street Kenneth Royce Naomi Chapter OWS Caner Control Fund Cancer Control Fund Mountaineer Junior Order of United American Mechanics Wil V.F.W. Hall East Main Street

Knottsville Farm Women Entertained

The Knottsville Farm Women's Club met at Mrs. Smith Shroyer's home with co hosts Mrs. Arthur Wilson and Mrs. S. C. Lundy. Devotions were led by Mrs. Wilson and a lesson on Vitamin C in Family Meals was given by Mrs. Ludwick and Mrs. Polini. Guests included several named members and friends. The next meeting is set for April 13 at another member's home.

Everett Ludwick Dorothy Polini Ter Sharps Son Timmie Pearl Williams Eddie Nancy Alfred Lundy Edward Beavers Dorothy Poling Lloyd Sayres Claire Lundy Carolyn Claude Luzad Farm Women's Club of Glade Run Lorraine McCartney Laila Lingamfelter Pearl Wilda McCartney Flossie Bradley Floyd Bolyard Beverly Forrest Edwards Wanda McCartney Billie Lingamfelter Claude Luzadder McCartney Randy

Color Combine Fireman's Jacket with Navy Gabardine Skirt

A 1949 spring summer ensemble features a red double-breasted gabardine jacket for firemen, slim lines with four semi-detached pockets and toned edges. Paired with a navy knife-pleated gabardine skirt from the Dress Institute Photo, the outfit showcases tailored contrast and period styling.

Oes Dress Institute

Marriage of Captain Michael Benda in California

Press release reports the marriage of Captain Michael Daniel Benda U.S. Marine Corps to Mary Frances Hamilton in Concord California. The ceremony was at Queen of All Saints Catholic Church with Major John P Corbett officiating. The couple will reside at Port Chicago California after a California honeymoon.

Michael Daniel Benda U.S. Marine Corps Mary Frances Hamilton Queen of All Saints, Catholic Church Concord California Benda Elizabeth Benda Job Benda Flemington Flemington High School Marshall College Huntington Marine Corps Okinawa John N. MacLaughlin Coronado Major MacLaughlin U.S.M.C John P. Corbett U.S.M Naval Officer's Club U. S. Naval Magazine Port Chicago Quantico Virginia U.S. Naval Magazine

Powell Family Visit From Flint Michigan

Mr and Mrs Edwin Powell and daughter Susan of Flint Michigan spent Saturday and Sunday visiting Mr and Mrs Powell.

Edwin Powell Susan Flint Michigan

One Danger to Avoid in No Trump Bridge Contract

A bridge lesson analyzes how declarers beat or lose contracts when East holds a dangerous heart suit stopper. By steering defense and exploiting suit continuations, declarers aim to deny East access and secure five diamonds plus two aces for game, while countering the threat from the heart suit.

Hearts West Heart King Fi East

Powell family listed among hospital admissions and staff

Powell and relatives appear in a hospital admissions list from Hospital News Persons admitted include Morella Gerkins Mary Murray Kas son Walter Ball Sarah Campbell Douglas Powell and Iva Kelley. Bloominton returns note mentions Laurence E Turker attending his father C J Tucker's funeral and a large Easter Passion Play with over two hundred cast members and a thousand costumes.

Hospital Morella Gerkins Piedmont Street Mary Murray Kasson West Virginia Walter Ball Grafton Sarah Campbell St. John’s Street Douglas Powell Bluemont Street Iva Kelley West Washington Street Bumeis Laurence E. Turker Bloomington Illinois C. J.tucker Pruntytown Mr. Tucker Westlyn University of Ilinois

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Naomi Lawson Shirley J. Devers Parrish Agency, Inc W. Francis St Bath E. Washington St Moose Home W. Main Knottsville Michael “Benda Miss Hamilton Thur Wilson Ralph McCartney Skipper Max Boyles Ocean Austin Lorrane McCartney Clyde—Luzadder Knottsville W. 5 C. S Mrs Sarah Cozad Junior Luzadder Ernest Luzadder Genevieve Luzadder Eddie and Dolores Grafton-Megantown Road Claude Luzarder Smith Shroyer Junior Lundy and Son Carmichael Auditorium Clarksburg Keener Cue Club Billiards Sergent Barclay Quhepard Barclay Iee Agaist South Ratures Syndicate. Inc Powell Nina McDade Powell Emma McDade Beech Street Caplan W. Main ST Ferrompr Serview Sues Farm Bureau Pearle Gawthrop Grafton W. Va Farm Bureau Mutual Automobile Insurance CO Farm Bureau Mutual Fire Insurance Army Bureau Life Insurance Home Office Columbus, Ohi Lane Fear and Sons Fairmont Pat tShrinkage Penney S
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