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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1946

Page

3

Easter Wedding of Helen Bayley and Harry McMullen in Wheeling

The double ring ceremony occurred Easter Sunday at 3:30 p.m. at First Christian Church Wheeling with Helen Louis Bayley of Wheeling becoming Mrs Harry F McMullen of Grafton The Rev Hubert Barnett officiated in a setting with palms Easter lilies and snapdragons The bride wore ivory faille with lace flounces and a fingertip veil The bridal party included maid of honor Lura Jane Bayley and bridesmaids in aqua and yellow nylon taffeta The best man was John McMullen with ushers Noel Dayton Louis Witthuhn Lee Bremer and Bruce Lamb The bride’s mother Mrs Stone wore a dawn blue dress and corsage.

Wheeling Helen Louise Bayley Becae Harry F. McMullen Grafton Hubert Barnett Virginia Fales Chap Pearl At- Kins Washington, D. C Miss At- Kins Cadman D’ Hardejot Mallotte William J. Stone Leo Molly Charles Lura Jane Bayley Noel Dayton Louis Witthuhn Little Mary Columbus Ohio John McMullen Lee Bremer Bruce Lamb Cumberland

Community notices and a wedding report

May events list church group meetings and sewing sessions across Blueville and neighboring areas with dates, times, and venues. A local wedding announces the bride and groom, their families, attire, and reception details, plus attendees from Grafton.

Winifred Brestel and William Starford Wed in Lutheran Rite

Winifred Brestel daughter of Mr and Mrs H E Brestel of Grand street and William E Starford Jr son of Mr and Mrs William Stafford Sr of St Charles street united in marriage yesterday at 6 pm in the Lutheran church. Rev E F K Roof officiated. The bride wore a slate blue suit with pink rosebud corsage. Maid of honor Wilma Jean Demoss wore a gold suit with gardenias. Best man William C Drainer of Pruntytown. The Stafford family members and couple’s relatives attended. A wedding dinner followed at the bride’s parents home and the couple left for a trip to Hotel Summit in Uniontown.

Gardenias Eto Pacific Wheeling Steel Corporation Grafton William R. Gerkin Marilla Ann Arlean Moore Nellie Cook Charles Sandsbury Winifred Brestel H. E. Brestel Grand Street William E. Starford, Jr William Stafford St. Charles Street E. F. K. Roof Wilma Jean Demoss William C. Drainer Pruntytown Stafford Grafton Senior High Washington, D. C Baltimore Maryland Grafton Senior Potomac State Wake Forest U. S. Army Air Forces Hotel Summit Uniontown

Family washing tip on scarf to avoid wringer hazard

A practical tip advises tying a scarf around the hair during family wash to prevent loose strands from tangling in the wringer. The guidance emphasizes safety and careful handling of clothes washing equipment.

Mrs Davis To Review The Gauntlet At Grafton Club

Mrs John Davis of Wi will review The Gauntlet by James Street at a May 14 luncheon of the Book Review and Literature and Art departments of the Grafton Women's club at St Pauls Lutheran church. Street is a longtime writer and The Gauntlet centers on minister London Wingo and his wife Kathie amid town gossip and moral conflict.

Kings Daughters Blueville Methodist Church Walter Lucas White Fawn Council No. 3 VFW West Main Street Methodist Church Red Cross Women’s Club WSCS Andrew’s Methodist Church Nellie McDade Maples Avenue Ladies of the First Brethren Church Circle 2 St. John’s Methodist Church Russell DeMoss East Long Street Stanley Nicola, Jr Mountain City Council Wehn Hall American Legion Aux‘Mary Legion Home Fetterman Methodist Church John R. Davis Guantle James Street Grafton Women's Club St. Paul's Lutheran Church Kigsley James Street Literary Guild Mr. Street United States Hauptmann London Wingo Kathie Wingo London

Political Primary Roundup Signals Big November Battles

Former Governor John W. Bricker and Spessard L. Holland swept their party nominations in tight senatorial contests while Jim Folsom and Frank Lausche won GOP and Democratic nominations respectively. Alabama governors, incumbents, and CIO PAC endorsements shaped a crowded slate with runoffs set for June 4 in Alabama and ongoing races across Florida and Ohio.

James E Big Jim) Folsom Cio-Pac Alabama Handy Ellis Ohio Frank J. Lausche Joseph Torok Youngtown Thomas J. Herbert Albert E. Payne Springfield Luther Patrick Birmingham Ala Laurie Battle Albert

Ohio precincts count shapes race with CIO backed surge

Huffman led with about 90 percent of Ohio precincts reporting as M Young hovered near top. An additional 16 000 votes flowed to Marvin C Harrison backed by the CIO PAC while Edward A Huth trailed in distant fourth.

Erb-Help advertised as remedy for upset stomachs

Testimonial from a Grafton resident touts Erb-Help as a cure for gas and bloating. The ad claims the herbal formula cleanses bowels, purifies the liver and kidneys, lowers a waistline, and makes meals enjoyable again. Sold at local drug stores in Grafton.

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