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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1950
Page
3
Mr and Mrs C T Allen of Arden West Virginia announce the marriage of their daughter Sarah Weaver to John Bevilock son of Mrs Retta Bevilock of Boyd street this city The wedding was May 6 at Philippi The bride is a graduate of Philippi High School Mr Bevilock is employed by Simpson Creek Colliery company of Galloway The couple will reside at Grafton for the present
Miss Esther Fisher of Elkins and formerly of Grafton becomes engaged to Robert W. Huyck of White Plains New York. The bride to be is a 1943 Elkins High School graduate employed by the C and P Telephone Co. Huyck is a student at Davis and Elkins College pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in June 1950.
Frances Nucci of Fairmont and Morgantown and Daniel C. Wimer of Franklin were announced engagement at a Morgantown gathering hosted by her sister Miss Ann Nucci. Guests included W. D. Sturm Philippi and several Morgantown residents. Frances Nucci teaches at Grafton High and studied at WVU. Daniel Wimer, son of Albert Wimer, is WVU senior in Oil and Gas Engineering. No wedding date set.
The Womens Society of Christian Service of the Knottsville Methodists presented a play Training Christian Youth led by Mrs Hugh McDaniel Evelyn Gough and Betty Wilson. The society gathered at Mrs Gay Boyles home with co hostess Mrs Betty Boyles. A devotional and talk by Mrs Bonner on Christianizing Our Homes followed. Helen McDaniel and Juanita Ludwick sang Fairest Lord Jesus. Hostesses served refreshments to many members and visitors including Ella Wilson Evelyn Sharps Helen McDaniel Gay Boyles Betty Boyles Bernice Luzadder Juanita Ludwick Dorothy Polins Belle Poling Phoebe Sayres Ruth Knotts Evelyn Sarah Cozad Ada McDaniel Flossie Shroyer Blanche Swisher Wanda Ruth Beavers Mrs Forman Kraft Mrs Bryan of Simpson Shirley Nestor S L Bonner Jerome Boyles Agnes and Don Boyles.
Mrs John Grimes of Lucretia has returned home after recovering from surgery at a local hospital.
One hundred fifty members and guests attended the Mother-Daughter Banquet at the Evangelical United Brethren church hosted by the W S W S and Missionary Guild. Mrs. A B Merryman spoke on The Christian Home. oldest and youngest mothers were recognized and given potted plants.
List of patients admitted Monday and Tuesday includes Carrie Frantz Barrett street Ruth Mollohan Beech street Nancy Jane Bolyard Tunnelton Ada Mae Withers West Main Pauline Soterson West Washington Jane Godwin West St Charles Donald Swisher Third street Those discharged include Anna Shrout Tunnelton Loretta Jones West Washington Walter Eugene Shaffer Route 5 Elizabeth Shingleton Route 1 Robert Nestor Jr East Washington Johnny Colebank Route 3 Dakota Howdy shell Route 2 Moatsville Ruth Brown West Main street
May 10 meetings include Kings Daughters Class at 7 30 p m with Mrs Luth er Bolyard Pocahontas Degree at 2 30 p m at D A Hall American Legion auxiliary at 8 p m at Legion home with refreshments and social time Grafton Womens club music department at 8 p m at 850 Maple av with Mrs Merritt Feather and co host Mrs V J McGonagle all members urged to attend.
A dense list of May gatherings across St Pauls church groups, youth clubs, and community organizations. Items include Circle No 3 at 116 Yates Avenue, World War II Mothers club at Legion Home, Mountaineer Council No 44 in D A hall, First Baptist class dinner and officer installation, and many more community meetings, dues, and social events through May 25.
May 10 report by Miss Pearl Felton notes the Webster PTA festival at the schoolhouse was successful. Mrs Cora Gull, president, says the group continues hot lunch program efforts and aims to raise funds to buy a refrigerator before the next school year.
The Woman's Corner shares a long time favorite cookie recipe by Mrs. Frank Tot of Bluevilie, detailing ingredients like shorting sugar cake flour and brown sugar, preparation steps, and baking guidance. Also notes Society Editor’s invitation for reader recipes and local notices about upcoming Mothers Day meeting and immunization drive.
Mrs. Tracy Felton returned from Columbus and Dayton Ohio where she visited her daughters. Guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Howard McWilliams on Sunday included Mrs Bailey Roach and Miss Pearl Roach of Philippi Mr and Mrs John Rine and son Billie of Belington.
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