Grafton FHA Reports Annual Parent Dinner Evening
The Grafton Chapter Future Homemakers of America held its annual parent dinner at Grafton High School dining room at 6 30 p m The program opened with a welcome by President Altha Lee Sloan then parents were introduced to club members A vocal solo by Ruth Matte Bumgardner a trio performance by Victoria Mano Alfredia Gull and Bud Losh and a club song followed by hymns In The Garden and Going Home A good grooming motion picture concluded the program Food was prepared and served by club members Guests listed include Mrs Frank Gull Mrs Mildred Cleven ger Mr and Mrs Harley McCartney and many others plus club sponsors Nellie Cook and Hazel Cole
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Future Homemakers of America
Grafton High School
Alice Jean Gawthrop
Altha Lee Sloan
Ruth Matte Bumgardner
Helen Louise Outright
Victoria Mano
Alfredia Gull
Bud Losh
Frank Gull
Mildred Clevenger
Harley McCartney
Robert W. Crayton
G. A. Shahan
Merrill Stilwell
Donley Bennett
Bruce Bumgardner
J. D. Goff
Mollie M. Cook
WSCS Meeting at Knottsville Hosts and Guests
The W S C S of Knottsville met at Mrs Chester Sharp s home with Mrs Ross Luzadder in charge. Devotions titled The Whole Creation Is The Lord s led by Mrs Charles Wilson and the earth Shall Yield Her Increase lesson by Mrs Everett Ludwick. A sunshine box was prepared for convalescent Mrs Jerome Boyles. Refreshments served to a list of members and guests. Meeting adjourned to May 26 at 8 pm with hosts Mrs Lewis Poe and Mrs Claude Cozad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knottsville
Chester Sharp
Ross Luzadder
Charles Wilson
Everett Ludwick
Jerome Boyles
Hugh McDaniel
Deltox
Ling
Edward Beavers
Jrs
Lloyd Sayres
Post
Mary Jane Knotts
Betty Jean Wilson
Lewis Poe
Claude Cozad
Mother's Day Tea Held At West Main Street Church
The Intermediate Sunday School class at West Main Street church hosted a candlelight Mothers Day Tea. Rita Lou Phillips gave the welcome, Violet Fast read scripture, Janice Haskins sang Mother McCree with Mrs. Harry Lund on piano, and Norma Lansbury performed Mother's Hands. Ben Haskins, T D Lansbury, Rosie Fast, Kines, C W Phillips, Violet Past, Hazel Kines, Rita Low Phillips, and Mrs. Lawrence Jackson attended.
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West Main Street Church
Rita Lou Phillips
Violet Fast
Mother Mc Cree
Janice Haskins
Harry Lund
Norma Lansbury
Foster Jones
Ben Haskins
T. D. Lansbury
Rosie Fast
Kines
C. W. Phillips
Violet Past
Hazel Kines
Rita Low Phillips
Lawrence Jackson
Circle and Club Meetings In St Johns Area May Events
May activities list church circles clubs and meetings across St Johns community. Highlights include WSCS Circle 1 meeting at Mrs Nessie Floyd and at Mrs Russell Demoss home with note of changed venue, Lindy club gathering with Mrs Edna Poling on Walter Street, and various church group assemblies through May 13 with times places and host names.
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WSCS
St. Johns Church
Nessie Floyd
Lindy Club
Edna Poling
Walter Street
St. John’s Church
Russell Demoss
George Washington Highway
WLCS
Andrews Methodist Church
Pauline Gerkin
Lincoln Street
Ladies Aid Society
St Pauls Lutheran Church
Frank Knust
Maple Avenue
Mothers and Daughters of the First Brethren Church
St. John's Methodist Church
Fred Shaw
West Boyd Street
Mountaineer Council
United American Mechanics
Veterans of Foreign Wars
East Main Street
O'Cltes
White Rose Grove
Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle
K. of C
Presbyterian Church
Agnes Sligh Turnbull
C. W. T. Lockard
Mothis Cab
Chub
Penny on Strikes Sparks Rail Labor Debate
A penny press note says firemen and hostlers should weigh their duties to country families and fellow workers amid rail service concerns. A spokesman added no action is planned to eliminate jobs of striking employees.
Equipment Man Dies at Church Meeting in Huntington
D. A. Marshall, 48, owner of Marshall Equipment Co., collapsed with a heart attack at a church meeting in Huntington. He had moved to the city in 1937 from Jenkins, Kentucky.
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Huntington
D. A. Marshall
Marshall
Marshall Equipment Company
Jenkins
Red Blood Cells Must Be Kept Up For Energy And Health
A vintage style health claim promotes 888 Tonic as a cure for low blood count and fatigue. It asserts daily use strengthens red blood cells, boosts appetite and energy, and supports immunity by replenishing worn-out blood with potent activating ingredients.
Birth of Daughter Vicki Lee to Clem Family
Mr and Mrs Robert Clem of 103 East Knotts Avenue announce the birth of their first child, a daughter named Vicki Lee, born May 5 at City Hospital weighing eight pounds. The mother is former Barbara Kemple, daughter of Mr and Mrs H K Kemple of 218 Grand Street. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs H G Clem of Lincoln Street. Mr Clem works in the accounting office at B and Railroad.
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Robert Clem
East Knotts Avenue
City Hospital
Vicki Lee
Clem
Barbara Kemple
H. K. Kemple
Grand Street
H. G. Clem
Lincoln Street
B & © Railroad
Mother's Day Activities Highlight Grafton Church
A West Virginia mother of the year, Mrs. J W Myers of Philippi, will join Mother's Day events at Andrews church in Grafton with an address by W J Scarborough of West Virginia Wesleyan college. The service features corsages for the youngest and oldest mothers and the mother with most children, plus flowers sent to Miss Jarvis. The nationwide Mutual broadcast originates from Andrews church with a 1 pm performance, 8 45 am transcript broadcast. A flower committee and decorations are organized by church groups. Nearly 40 percent of Canadians depend on export trade for their livelihood.
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Grafton
Andrews Church
W. J. Scarborough
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Mutual Network
Railroads warn layoffs and halted shipments amid strike threat
White House aides weigh a strike option while railroads warn thousands of workers could be laid off if engineers and firemen walk out. Dozens of lines stop accepting perishable freight this weekend to avoid stranded livestock and poultry. Baltimore and Ohio furloughs all employees if a strike occurs. Pennsylvania railroad warns of idleness for 140,000. Atlantic Coast Line to close down. Presidential secretary denies seizure orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Association of American Railroads
Boston
Maine
Johnston
Cleveland
M. W. Clement
Pennsylvania
Brotherhoods
C. McDavis
Atlantic Coast Line
Virginia
Florida
Baltimore and Ohio
Ross
Office of Defense Transportation
Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for women’s nerves
An early 20th century ad promotes Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a tonic for women aged 38 to 52. It claims to ease fatigue moodiness blues and nervous upset by supporting nature’s balance. Sold by druggists and See page for ordering details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Toni
Salone’s
Drug & Chemical
Comedy Skit Presented At Forty and Eight Ladies Night
A dinner meeting at the Legion home featured a radio style comedy skit of an old time medicine show. Arnold W. Knotts and Scott Kenney entertained about 35 ladies, who received ball pens as favors. Chef De Gare Edgar T. Mc Kee presided over the ceremonies.
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Legion Home
Arnold W. Knotts
Scott Kenney
Edgar T. McKee
Korbelik Case High School Girl Held in Jail
BOREMAN reports a Tri State area girl, 16 or 17, held after authorities say she shot and killed her father, William Korbelik, 42, in Hinsdale area home on January 10 following alleged rape the previous night. The body was found by his wife Frances, 40, and daughter Dorothy, 15, under basement lumber.
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Boreman
Tri State
Hinsdale
Chicago
William Korbelik
Hoffman
Allen Myers
Korbelik
Frances
Dorthy
Ross denies seizure orders in DDT briefing
Ross states no orders have been given to DDT or others to prepare seizure orders. He emphasizes that no mandate exists for seizures at this time.
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Ross
Hospital Day Observance Becomes City Drive
Grafton City proclaims next Wednesday National Hospital Day with windows at Marinello Beauty Shop and Evans Furniture displaying hospital themes. Kenneth Haun and Rufus Yost pledge school art support. Winnie Mumaw and C Byas Blaney help arrange windows as part of mayor Dotson’s health promotion proclamation for a healthier community.
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Marinello Beauty Shop
Evans Furniture Store
Kenneth C. ‘Haun
Rufus ‘Yost
Winnie -Mumaw
C. Byas Blaney
Grafton Urges National Hospital Day Support
Citizens of Grafton urged to join in National Hospital Day observance on May 12. The appeal stresses constant preparedness to provide care to the sick and injured and to extend public knowledge about hospital services and aid available in the community.
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Grafton
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