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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1944

Page

3

Hec Alums Plan Events At Cook Residence In Grafton

The Hec Alums met at Nellie Cook’s West Main street home to outline Graf ton high school graduation plans for the Hec Teks on June 4 at Miss Jean Batson’s Pruntytown pike home. They also arranged to attend the play Magnificent Obsession at Grafton senior high school May 12, and sewed Red Cross quilts. Mildred Gall and Mary Lough led the business session as refreshments were served to Betty Williams Arlean Moore Mary Lough Mildred Gall Mrs. Robert Denton Nellie Cook Mrs Charles Henry and Mrs Mollie Cook.

Hec Nellie Cook West Main Street Grafton High School Jean Batson Pruntytown Pike Grafton Senior High School Nellie Lough Mildred Gall Mary Lough Betty Williams Arlean Moore Mary Lough Robert | Denton Charles Henry Mollie Cook

Nutrition Group Meets In Session Here Last Night

Miss Mabel Best of Morgantown spoke to Taylor County nutrition group in the County Agent's office about health and nutrition. She noted thirty-eight statewide committees study food preservation and education, and that food rationing and waste avoidance were discussed. Suggestions included school lunches, grocer recipes, local store exhibits, poster contests, slogans, menus, and victory garden contests. Miss Sarah Sayres, president, formed a civic group committee to inform clubs about victory gardens.

Mabel Best Morgantown Miss Best Taylor County Sarah Sayres

May church groups schedule meetings and reviews

May events include the Naomi Sunday school class at Mrs Coulson’s home for a 6 30 p m dinner and meeting, Fisher class at St John’s Methodist at 8 p m, Book Review of God Is My Co Pilot at Cafeteria Court with Mary Alice Waggoner, Lindy club postponed to May 23, and several governance and club meetings with dates, venues, and officers elected or appointed. Additional notes mention date changes for Fidelis and W S C S meetings and a joint Book Review and Literature and Art departments gathering with appointed committee members.

Naomi West Main Street Methodist Church George Coulson Fisher St.John's Methodist Church The Grafton Woman's Club Mary Alice Waggoner Robert Scott Arch McCoy Fidelis Club Ruth Mollahan Beech Street Fetterman Methodist Church Cour Margaret Alice Waggoner God Is Col Randolph Scott

Junior Woodmen Meet Plans June Hike

Members of the Junior Supreme Forest Woodmen circle met Saturday in the Knights of Pythias hall with Miss Alice Trimble presiding. They scheduled a hike for June 3 and announced a 1 p.m. meeting at the gas office for all members. Alice Trimble, Janice Siegel, Jean Knotts, Betty Travis, and others attended.

Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle Knights of Pythias Hall Alice Trimble Janice Siegel Jean Knotts Betty Travis

Barclay on Bridge Discard the blocker and the art of discards

In this bridge analysis, Barclay discusses discarding from the hand to avoid giving the opponent a trick. The narrative contrasts two tables where declarers handle a diamond Q and various suits differently, highlighting how choosing the discard can affect the contract. The article notes that at one table advancing spades or hearts and timing discards kept or doomed the contract, with a focus on the decision to preserve or sacrifice high cards.

Peart South West East

Pittsburgh Visitors and Clarksburg Day Trip Notes

Mr. and Mrs. Karl J. Wagoner of Mt. Lebanon Pa. visited Mrs. Wagoner’s relatives Mr. and Mrs. Howard Wagoner of Knottsville over the weekend. In Clarksburg Mr. Burt Mason and children from Mv Graw Avenue spent the day. Luther Wolfe of Newburg was admitted to City Hospital for observation. Mrs. R. L. Sapp and daughter Lois of High Street were spending the day in Clarksburg.

Pittsburgh Karl J. Wagoner Mt. Lebanon Clarksburg Burt Mason MvGraw Avenue City Hospital Luther Wolfe Newburg R. L. Sapp Lois High Street

Overruling Jury Comment On Overloaded Dockets

Justice Jackson warned against rushed rulings in a mass of opinions from different times and places. He noted printed words may support many views as opinions collide, likening it to currency inflation that diminishes each unit’s value. He said remembrances are hard to devise under haste and pressure.

Jackson Remeries

Peacock motif luncheon set pattern 7059

Needlework item from The Grafton Sentinel promotes a peacock themed luncheon set with embroidery and pineapple crochet. Pattern 7059 includes two transfer patterns of peacock bodies crochet directions and stitches. Send eleven cents plus name and address to The Grafton Sentinel Household Arts Dept. 259 W 14th St New York NY.

Grafton Sentinel Household Arts Dept W. 14Th Street New York N. Y

Summer pattern 9208 halter with bolero cover up option

Pattern 9208 creates a halter that lies flat and stays comfy with a bolero for cover up, while 9205 offers misses sizes 12 through 20. Each pattern requires fabric yardage, with optional packet details. Send sixteen cents to Grafton Sentinel Pattern Dept for Marion Martin 1944 Spring Pattern Book, include size name and address.

Grafton Sentinel Pattern Dept West 18Th St New York N. Y Marion Martin

Annual Guest Day Dinner Of Grafton Quota Club

The Grafton Quota Club held its annual Guest Day Dinner in Cafeteria Court at 6 15 PM with dogwood and spring flowers on the tables. The program featured group singing led by Roberta Chenoweth with Betty Rose Miller at the piano, readings by Mrs O J Fleming, and a birthday cake for Virginia Debendarfer. Virginia Hanway was installed as a member and a decor committee oversaw the new place cards and programs.

Grafton Quota Club Roberta Chenoweth Betty Rose Miller Rhea Fisher Blanche Guard H. K. Debendarfer O. J. Fleming Debendarfer Virginia Grafton High School Maxine Snider Blanche Elliott Kipling Metcalf Gertrude Suddarth Shaw Virginia Hanway Bertha Goodwin Bess Kirk Donna Ryan C. W. T. Lockard Ryan Mattie Jace Virginia Debendarfer Helen Chenoweth Charleston W. C. Hanway Lila Miller Rose Murphy Lyle Chenoweth A. A. Miter F. S. Suddarth W. W Menear Eldora Bolyard

Allied bombers raid northern France Belgium rail yards

American air crews joined A 29 light bombers in a forenoon assault on rail targets in northern France and Belgium. Bombing hit Liege Thiomville near Metz and in Luxembourg with airfields at Thiomville St Dizier Laon Couvron Laon Ath and St Trond Florennes near Liege. RAF night raids dumped thousands of tons on France Belgium Germany heightening Allied aerial activity over the channel.

France Belgium Liege Thiomville Metz Luxembourg St. Dizier Nancy Laon-Couvron Laon-Ath Reims Laon St. Trond Florennes Germany Channel Folkestone Haine St. Pierre

Court ethics and technology shape modern thought

A fragment from a dialogue reflects on how courts are embedded in daily life and how Macintosh production is tied to American thinking. The speaker suggests referencing tech-related benefits across fields is a reactionary stance.

Tromone promises renewed vitality for middle aged men

A vintage advertisement touts Tromone as a medical blend of vitamins and hormones to restore zest and youthfulness. It claims improved attitude and vitality for middle aged men, with directions and purchase through Malone Drug Co and other druggists.

Inbel Malone Drug Co

Bombers Hit Brest Seaplane Base in Clear Visibility

Pilots who bombed Brest reported perfect visibility and could clearly see hangars at the seaplane base. Bombs struck hangars and other buildings, setting multiple structures ablaze as they were dropped without flare assistance.

Brest

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Cook Hec Teks Morton & Minor Chuie Mberaiion &Minor Grafton Malone Drur Lindy Club Red Men's Hall Mother's Club Court House Torlock Rasmussen Charles Carpenter Ida Parsons L. L. Painter B. A. Hensley Nancy Williams Helen Thayer Ruth Harris Nellis Cook Ruth Withers Barclay Shepard Barclay Authority Wasa Ratics Tures Syndicate Ing Donnie Eugene Hurter Winnie Hurter Chicago Hurters Amarillo Texas International Mlen Bradley Atendance Alice Brooks Marion Mat American Air RAF Hitler Atlantic Wall Berlin Cleopatra Egypt Mark Antony Ray Spraes As Senay Grocers Grafton Baking Co Irene Manning Dennis Morgan Warner Bros West Virginia National Brewing CO Baltimore WAR Industries Ilinois Iowa Indiana Ford Thrife House Rouge Evans Furniture Store
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