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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1944

Page

3

Mason and Newcome Wedding Revealed in Richmond

Mildred R Mason of Morgantown and Edgar L Newcome son of Mrs Newcome of St John Street were married March 17 in Richmond Virginia by Rev Dr Frederick N Burham of Seventh Street Christian Church. The bride a West Virginia University graduate taught in Monongahela county schools before marriage. The groom educated locally and at McSweeney Mechanical School Cincinnati now works for the government in Portsmouth Virginia where they will reside.

Mildreddred Rutth Mason Morgantown Edgar L. Newcome Newcome St. John Street Richmond Frederick N. Burham Seventh Street Christian Church West Virginia University Monongahela County McSweeney Mechanical School Cincinnati Ohio Portsmouth

Scavenger Hunt Enjoyed At West Main Home

Miss Helen Harper hosted a scavenger hunt on West Main Street with several young friends last evening. The winning team included Billy Ridenour Betty Lou Phillips Betty Long Dick Harper Elmer Todd Paul Hill George Ashby and Charles Evans. Afterward the group danced and socialized, with light refreshments served to the winners.

Helen Harper West Main Street Billy Ridenour Betty Lou Phillips Betty Long Dick Harper Elmer Todd Paul Hill George Ashby Charles Evans

Kiwanis Club Ladies Night and Club Meetings Schedule

A series of March and April events are listed for local clubs. Kiwanis Ladies Night at St Pauls Methodist Thayer Street with dinner at 6 15 p m. Juniors of Supreme Forest Woodmen circle meet April 1 at 2 p m in the K of P hall with officer elections. International Relations Dept Grafton Woman's club April 3 at Mrs Newman 329 Beech Street 8 p m. Quota club meets after dinner April 3 Cafeteria Court. White Rose Grove circle meets April 4 at 8 p m in the K of P hall. Public Welfare dept Grafton Woman's club April 4 at 2 p m Elk's home for officer elections. Past worthy matrons and patrons Eastern Star meet April 4 at 8 p m Masonic Temple.

Kiwanis Club St Paul's Methodist Church Thayer Street Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle K. of P. Hall Grafton Woman's Club John Newman Beech Street Quota Club White Rose Grove Elk’s The Eastern Star Masonic Temple

Local Names List Includes Betty Hoffman And Others

A readable roster-style line lists numerous individuals including Betty Hoffman Betty Rose Miller Virginia Mae Debendar Aldene Beagle Laura Mae Hoffman Jackie Kemple Irma Jean Tingley Dottie Lou Sterling Dottie Lou Miller Janie Chrisp Annis Lee Davis Jean Welsh Rosalee Jones Arla Jacobs Emily Malone Betty McVicker Florence Seymour Barbara Kemple Phyllis Long Jean Kiger Bob Clem Calvin Morrison Don Poling Bill Beavers Ronnie Bartlett Dale McDaniel Paul Defenbaugh Bob Moran Donald Solomon Dick Watkins Jack McDargh Dick Hoban Turkey Tighe Jimmy Weekly Clifford Boylen Herby Ball Johnny Miller Warner Phillips Glenn Barrette David Lucas and Bob Beavers.

Betty Hoffman Betty Rose Miller Virginia Mae Debendar Aldene Beagle Laura Mae Hoffman Jackie Kemple Irma Jean Tingley Dottie Lou Sterling Dottie Lou Miller Janie Chrisp Annis Lee Davis Jean Welsh Rosalee Jones Arla Jacobs Emily Malone Betty McVicker Florence Seymour Barbara Kemple Phyllis Long Jean Kiger Bob Clem Calvin Morrison Don Poling Bill Beavers Ronnie Bartlett Dale McDaniel Paul Defenbaugh Bob Moran Donald Solomon Dick Watkins Jack McDargh Dick Hoban Turkey Tighe Jimmy Weekly Clifford Boylen Herby Ball Johnny Miller Warner Phillips Glenn Barrett David Lucas Bob Beavers

Glade Run Farm Women Hold Meeting At Exline Home

The Glade Run Farm Women's club gathered at the home of Mrs Vauga Exline with Mrs John McCartney presiding. Mrs M O Bradley led the lessons discussion and a brief program of songs and readings followed. Red Cross donations were approved during the business session. Social hour featured games with prizes won by Miss Nancy Williams and Mrs H R McCartney.

Glade Run Farm Women's Club Vauga Exline John McCartney M. O. Bradley Red Cross Nancy Williams H. R. McCartnn

Hostess Prepares Refreshments for Attendees

Refreshments were served by the hostess to those in attendance, providing a light offset to the event. The scene focused on hospitality as participants enjoyed refreshments after the gathering.

Knottsville Ladies Entertain Society Meets at Wilson Home

Knottsville Metho dist church Woman's Society of Christian Service met at Mrs Arthur Wilson's home with Mrs Ada Thomas co hosting. Quilts completed by the club will be donated to the Red Cross. A food sale is planned for Saturday April 8 at the Main street Farmer's Market.

Arthur Wilson Ada Thomas Woman's Society of Christian Service Knottsville Red Cross Farmer's Market Main Street

Briefly Told Returns From Chicago

Mrs John Shields Jr. returns to her home from Chicago where she visited her husband stationed at the U S Naval hospital Great Lakes. Mrs Roy Walter of Newburg is convalescing at her parents home after a major operation at City hospital. Elmer Todd from Marshall College visits Huntington for the weekend at his West Main street home.

Chicago John Shields, Jr U. S. Naval Roy Walter Newburg John Shields West Main Street City Hospital Huntington Elmer Todd Marshall College

Navy ace Kepford downed 16 laps in a single action

Navy LT IRA C Kepford 24 Muskegon Michigan former Northwestern football star credited with downing 16 lap planes and twice scoring four kills in one action. He serves in the Stadl and Crossbones squadron as pictured by the U S Navy photo International.

Ira C. Kepford Muskegon Mich Northwestern University

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Mildred R. Mason MLTA Groclrs Grafton Baking Co Glade Run Club Knottsville Ladies Entertain Society Wilson Mary Lundy Virginia Lee Thomas S. A. Lundy Ruth Knotts Lloyd Sayre Willis Logan S._L Bonner Artie Ridenour Jerome Boyles Clyde Wiland Milton Bradley Ruth Skaggs Smith Shroyer Ross Luzader Navy WwWhite Corn A&p Shop A&p Beeen Ed Pte Gibbs Grocer Boy Peas St. Croix Campbells Webster Comstock Fancy A&p P. Brand Lord Mott Sultana Brand Lona Sweet Wu Zoe Inges Paas Grahame Te.c Pillsbury’s Pillsbury's Smithfield Sunnyfield Rige Gems Armour’street Cudahy’s Tang Pekoe & Ora Sunnyfield Lake Shore AHN ANN White House Crsco P&g Soap Joie Parker Bor Girl Fred Herb
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