Mrs N Deakins Hosts Lois Luzadder Bible Class
Mrs Norman Deakins hosted Lois Luzadder Bible class of the EUB church at her Beech street home Tuesday evening. Co hostesses included Mrs Leroy Kinter and the program was led by Mrs Deakins with assists from Mrs Ellen Tingier and Miss Mary Jean Grinnan. A game winner was Miss Virginia Lake and the session was presided over by Mrs William Nestor. Refreshments were served to members and guest Miss Thelma DeMoss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Deakins
Lois Luzadder
EUB Church
Beech Street
Leroy Kinter
Deakins
Ellen Tingier
Mary Jean Grinnan
Virginia Lake
William Nestor
Kinter
Ellen Tingler
Ruth Price
Ploetta Sturm
Dorothy Burnside
E. S Duckworth
Thelma DeMoss
First Baptists Plan Mother's Day Program
First Baptist church invites all mothers to Sunday morning worship with potted flowers. Four mothers receive special recognition for youngest, oldest, mother of the youngest child, and mother with the most children present. Sermon titled God-Likeness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First “Baptist
Grafton high school chorus sings at county meeting
The Grafton High School chorus performed several numbers during the event. J. J. Straight, Marion County Schools superintendent, presided as guests were welcomed by R. V. Rohrbough, Taylor County Schools superintendent. The afternoon session was to be presided over by Floyd B. Cox, Mond ngalian County schools superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton ‘High School
J. J. Straight
Marion County
R. V. Rohrbough
Taylor County
Floyd B. Cox
Mond Ngalian County
Weather notes record warm humidity and storms forecast
Yesterday's temperature eased after a hot spell as 348 decree was logged and 87 degrees was noted on other days. The noon forecast called for showers or thunderstorms Saturday but expected continued warmth and humidity.
Family Health Plan Topic For Farm Women
The Coun try Club Farm Womens Club met at Mrs. Roscoe Murphy's home to discuss The Family Health Plan. President Latimer Bradley led business, planning a May 17 observance event at the Community Building for Home Demonstration Week with Mrs. Frank Gull attending Leaders Training at Jackson's Mill May 9 to 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club
Farm Womens Club
Roscoe Murphy
Latimer Bradley
Frank Gull
Jackson's Mill
Dan Matthews Heads Grafton FFA Chapter
Dan Matthews was elected president of the Grafton Future Farmers of America chapter meeting at the Vo-Ag building of the Senior high. Charles Gough became Vice-president Virgil Cochran and Glenn Turner were reporters Larry Brown was secretary Robert Knotts parliamentarian and Fred Gough sentinel. Officers to be installed May 18. Four members earned Chapter Farmer Degree Willis Nestor Fred Gough Andrew Losh and Robert Knotts. Willis Nestor won the 100 dash and Fred Gough won the pre eating contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Matthews
Grafton
Future Farmers of America
Vo-Ag
Charles Gough
Virgil Cochran
Glenn Turner
Larry Brown
Secreaary
Robert Knotts
Fred Gough
Sentinel
Willis | Nestor
Andrew Losh
Robnert Knotts
Willis Nestor
Puebla Cathedral Endures Four Centuries of Turmoil Gilded Luster
Sultan Selim I led Turkish campaigns against Persia in the 16th century. The Puebla Cathedral retains its original luster despite 400 years of exposure to the elements, preserving its historic gleam amid time and weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selim I
Turkey
Persia
Puebla
Install New Officers For Judson Society
Mrs Franklin Stilwell led Judson Missionary society installation with theme Builders with Christ at the church Tuesday. Officers installed were Mrs Charles Adlington president Mrs B F Holloway vice president Mrs Herbert Fornash secretary and Mrs A A Poe treasurer. Nancy Holloway guest pianist 19 members attended. In the Middle Ages kings alone owned swans as regalia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judson Missionary Society
Franklin Stilwell
Charles Adlington
B. F. Holloway
Herbert Fornash
A. A. Poe
Japan
Nancy Holloway
Lola Shroyer Honored On Ninth Birthday Party
Lola Shroyer was guest of honor on her ninth birthday at a party hosted by her parents Mr and Mrs Robert Shroyer at 104 West Washington Street. Children enjoyed games and gifts followed by a decorated cake and fruit jello. attendees included Jimmy Devers Nola Wilen Sandra McKeen Evelyn Shroyer Billie Ballard Richard Hathaway Joe Bradley Jerry Poling Jimmy Murray Bobby Shroyer and the birthday girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lola Shroyer
Robert Shroyer
West Washington Street
Miss Shroyer
Jimmy Devers
Nola Wilen
Sandra McKeen
Evelyn Shroyer
Billie Ballard
Richard Hathaway
Joe Bradley
Jerry Poling
Jimmy Murray
Bobby Shroyver
May events listed for churches and clubs in town
Community gatherings span May 3 through May 12 at multiple churches and halls. Activities include meetings of St Joan's Methodist, Mountaineer Council No 44, University of Life sessions, American Federation of Musicians, B and O veterans and Clara Pawver auxiliary, Fidelis club, White Rose Grove Woodmen Circle, Book Review department, and local WErU with schedules and host details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle
St Joan's Methodist Church
Fred Shew
Boyd Street
Mountaineer Council
United American Mechanics
VFW
East Main Street
University of Life
Andrews
St. Johns Methodist
American Federation of Musicians
K. of C. Hall
B&o Veterans
Clara Pawver
V.F.W
Fidelis Club
The
Presbyterian Church
O. B. Fortune
William Flanagan
White Rose Grove No
Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle
K. of P. Friendship Lodge
Woman's Club
St. Paul's
Earl Stimson
Weru
First Baptist Church
Steel production in 1948 reports ingot and finished outputs
American mills produced about 88.5 million tons of ingot steel in 1948 while finished steel output stood near 66 million tons. The figures reflect postwar steel industry performance with ingot and finished steel totals aligning to large industry totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Steel Mills
Returning to Chicago After Funeral for Harold Clovis
John ny Johanson of Chicago has returned home after attending the funeral service for Fireman Harold Paul Clovis, a shipmate on the LSST 873 at Truk when he lost his life in the December 28, 1945 accident. Former resident Miss Dottie Lou Sterling visits here. she teaches home economics in Irondale High School and is daughter of Ola and late resident family of Grafton. Hospital notices list Neva Mae Pitzer and others entering. several patients leave hospital next day. A note discusses dog behavior after abandonment, noting dogs seek higher ground or homes and may linger near abandoned spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Johnny Johanson
Illinois
Harold Paul Clovis
Johnny
Harold
Truk
Dottie Lou Sterling
Irondale
Ohio
Ola Sterling
Grafton
The devoted dog waits for missing master amid disease risk
The text suggests a dog may linger in a locality if a beloved owner is missing, possibly due to attachment or a same sex companion. It notes repeated movements and lying under a bush as signs, mentions nearby dogs and the contagious nature of dog diseases, and warns that humans can contract many canine diseases.
Coal officials named in Lewis continuation notice
L Ebersole Gaines of New River Collieries Mount Hope West Virginia Mart L Garvey Pocahontas Fuel Company Washington representative Frank M Medaris Harvey Coal Corporation Harveyton Kentucky and H A McAllister president Clean Eagle Coal Company Logan West Virginia are listed in the continuation section of Lewis page one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
L. Ebersole Gaines
Presdent
New River
Mount Hope
W. Va
Mart L. Garvey
Washington
Pocahontas Fuel Company
Frank M. Medaris
Harvey Coal Corporation
Harveyton
H. A. McAllister
Clean Eagle Coal Company
Logan
Marston Framed by World War I Service Record at Graf ton
A World War I era officer known as Marston served 26 years and used the name Thomas at Grafton. Authorities would not disclose how they learned that Toms was at Graf ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marston
Grafton
Thomas
Toms
All Day Guidance Meeting at Grafton High
Grafton Senior High hosts a Vocational Guidance Conference with four pilot schools from Blacksville East Fairmont Bridgeport and Taylor County in attendance. About 140 teachers principals and supervisors, led by Benjamin Kremens, gather for a program featuring Harry A. Jager R Floyd Cromwell and Richard L. Beard speaking on guidance services and training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Blacksville High
Monongalia
East Fairmont High
Marion
Bridgeport
Harrison
Grafton Senior High
Taylor County
Benjamin Kremens
Harry A. Jager
U.S
Grafton Endures Heat Wave With Near 90 Degree Hots
Grafton recorded a near 90 degree day as heat persisted across the state. At noon today the thermometer stood at 84 in Grafton after a 90 plus day, with Huntington reaching 94 yesterday, just shy of the 1934 state record of 95.
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N. Deakins
First Baptists
C. D. Dawson
George Kiger
Murphy
Ray Keener
FFA
Judson Society
Ees
Gene Nace
Wes
Kem
J. Lee Evans Furniture Store
West Main ST
Eye On Congress
City Hospital
Neva Mae Pitzer
Panny Street
Rosa Rogers
Dorothy Sigel
West Main Street
Fred Held
West Wilford Street
Lawrence DeMoss
Rosalie Ebert
Zoe Devers
Bertus C. Plum
Grafton High
Gotham
West Main
Hillbilly Records
Bing Crosby
Vaughn Monroe
Burl Ives
Tennessee
Red Foley
Betsy Gay
Arthur Godfrey
Dinah Shore
Doris Day
Buddy Clark
Perry Como
Jo Stafford
Gordon Macrea
Derry Falligant
Ink Spots
Mary
Johnny Desmond
Sammy Kaye
Guy Lombardo
Russ Morgan
Ethel Smith
Blue Moon
Mel Torme
Gordon Jenkins
Ernest Tubb
Jesse Crawford
Frankie Carle
Frankie Yankovich
Mel Blanc
Peggy Lee
Robert J. Coffey
Pennsylvania
Albuquerque
N. M
Silver Springs
Robert Lewin
Eileen Maria
Ana
Campbell
Mer
W. Main
Welfare Finance Corp
Woman’s Hospital Auxiliary
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