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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1944

Page

3

Commercial Club of Grafton Elects Officers for Term

Bertha Saffel is elected president of the Commercial Club of Grafton senior high school for the next term. Eva Brown becomes vice president with Irma Tingler as secretary and June Lear as treasurer. Harriet Dempsey is reporter and Norma Moyer sergeant at arms. retiring officers are Mildred Newcome, Harriet Saffel, Nancy Curry, Helen Knight, Dorothy Frey, and Bessie Jones. The club attended the movie Thousands Cheer at Strand Theatre and planned activities include Booster Badges sales, programs, banquet, assembly, field trip, and a late May weiner roast.

Bertha Saffel Commercial Club of Grafton Eva Brown Irma Tingler June Lear Harriet Dempsey Norma Moyer Mildred Newcome Harriet Saffel Nancy Curry Helen Knight Dorothy Frey Bessie Jones Strand Theatre Weiner

St Johns Society Observes Birthday Dinner Party

Mrs Stella Phillips hosted Field No 1 of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at her Walnut Street home for the group's first birthday. A social hour preceded devotionals by Mrs E J Johnson from Upper Room with Mrs Harry Shingleton presiding. Covers were set for a list of members and guests.

Mrs Stella Phillips Walnut Street Field No Woman's Society of Christian Service The John’s Methodist Church E. J . Johnson Harry Shingleton Harry Singleton Juanita DeMoss Anna Shaw E. J. Johnson Russell DeMoss Frank Graham Ary Nicola W. K. Shaffer Lillie Marshall Ruth Pronator Clyde Richman Vey Hamilton

Whisky manufacture debate cited in public health query

Moon noted that poofie questions the public health impact of gin rum and whisky imports. Nelson said to return for further questioning today and that current production outlooks could change, warning it would be gambling with war production to permit whisky now.

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May meetings and social events listed for Grafton area

May items include Mrs Pearl Hus sion hosting Weekly Bowing class at 8 p m on East Lincoln Street May 5. The Woman's Aid Society of United Brethren meets in King's Daughters room at 7 30 p m May 5. Ladies of the Grand Army gather at 2 p m in the V F W hall May 5. B V and Clara Fawyer Iuvallary meet at V P W hall 8 p m May 8. Quota club holds Quest May Dinner at Cafeteria Court 6 15 p m May 8 reservations with Rhea Fisher by May 5. Book Review department of Grafton Woman's club meets Cafeteria Court 1 30 p m May 9. Mary Alice Waggoner reviews God Is My Co Pilot. Reservations call Mrs Arch McCoy 351 J. Fidelis club meets Beech street 8 p m May 15. note date change. W S C 8 of Fetterman Methodist church meets 8 p m May 16 at the church. date change noted.

Pearl Hussion East Lincoln Street Woman's Aid Society of the United Brethren Church King's Daughters Ladies of the Grand Army Veterans Clara Fawyer V. PW Quota Club Rhea Fisher Grafton Woman's Club Mary Alice Waggoner Robert Scott Arch’ McCoy Fidelis Club Ruth Mollahan Beech Street Fetterman Methodist Church

Knottsville Group Plans Food Sale

Miss Mabel Lee Patton was chosen to replace Miss Betty Hoff man as president of the Girl Reserves of Grafton senior high school at a meeting of the organization this week. Replacing Mildred Newcome as vice president will be Irma Tingler. June Loar, Eva Brown, Josephine McCoy and Helen Hollis were elected to offices of secretary, treasurer, and reporters.

Mabel Lee Patton Betty Hoffman Grafton Mildred Newcome Irma Tingler June Loar Eva Brown Josephine McCoy Helen Hollis June Jeffries Lois Sapp Dottie Lou Stering Betty Long

Mabel Lee Patton Chosen President of Girl Reserves

Mabel Lee Patton elected president of the Girl Reserves at Enottsville Metho dist church meeting. A May 27 food sale at the Farmer's Market was planned by the Woman's Society of Christian Service with Mrs. Sam Lundy and Mrs. Smith Ehroyer as hosts. Members modeled hats from an auction, and a devert course was served to listed members with 8. Everett Gull and Miss Corine Gull as guests.

Woman's Society of Christian Service Enottsville Sam Lundy Smith Ehroyer China Bath Knotus Clyde Wiland Devert Jerome Fowles L. Bonner Flossie Bradley Walter Bradley Claude Gourd Gerald Gull Laura Hoffman Ruth Knotts Everett Ludw Ross Luzadder Adam Thomas Charles Wilson Lloyd Sayres Willis Logan Rutin Everett Gull Corine Gull

Return Home for Cox Family After Visit

Mr and Mrs Clifford Cox and son Jimmy have returned to Pittsburgh after visiting Mr and Mrs Walter Cox of 400 Bluemen street and Cox grandfather Leonard Cox who is seriously ill at his Route 4 home In Clarksburg Today Mrs O F Sterling of West Main street and Mrs Howard Lawson of Pearl street are spending the day in Clarksburg

Clifford Cox Jimmy Pittsburgh Mr. Cox Walter Cox Bluemen Street Leonard Cox Route 4 Clarksburg O. F. Sterling West Main Street Howard Lawson Pearl Street

Washington pa visitors as Phillips family departs for Army

Mr and Mrs Marshall Phillips and daughter Patty Ann of Washington Pa spent three days in Grafton visiting friends and relatives before Mr Phillips leaves for the Army on Monday The Phillips family are formerly from Grafton Proud Parents Petty Officer First Class and Mrs Minks Date Leckard welcomed a six pound four ounce son named Michael Pale at Clarksboro yesterday morning The mother formerly Miss Ivens DeBock is from Clarksburg Petty Officer Lackard formerly of this city is stationed at the Huntington Naval wing station

Washington Marshall Phillips Patty Ann Washingtor Grafton Phillips Philip's Tvon Petty Office Minks Leckard Clarksoure Michael Pale Ivens DeBock Clarksburg Petty Offiver Lackard Hunting On Naval Wing Station

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