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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1946
Page
3
Mother Daughter Banquet Held by Local Church Ladies
The Women's Missionary council and Sisterhood of Mary and Martha hosted a Mother and Daughter Banquet at the First Brethren church parsonage. Iris bouquets lit the room and corsages were given. oldest mother Mrs. Nettie Satterfield and youngest daughter Beverly Dennis were noted, along with Mrs. William Poling as mother of the most daughters. A program featured choruses, prayers, readings, duets, and poems, with many attendees listed by name and relation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Missionary Council
Sisterhood of
Mary
Martha
First Brethren Church
Nettie Satterfield
Beverly Dennis
William Poling
Helen Dennis
Dessie Rogers
Fred Nicola
Dorothy Hovatter
Alberta Camp
Geraldine Loar
Charlotte Smith
James Isner
Roy Stemple
Nettle Satterfield
A. D. Camp
Allen Poe
Bill Poling
A. D. Hovatter
Louie Dennis
Harry Tighe
June
Delnis Stemple
Otis Smith
Gladys Marsh
Marjorie Shahan
Glenora Wisse
G. E. Hovatter
Fred Baiocchi
Roy Vandergrift
Norma
Byron Shaffer
Kenneth Godwin
Nada Hovatter
Elaine Mauser
Hobart McCartney
Shirley Ann Stettler
Maxine McCartney
Betty Brown
Stanley F. Hauser
Wileen Brown
John Stemple
Robert Williams Feted With Party
Mrs. Robert Williams of Rosemont entertained at her home for her son Robert Lee's eighth birthday. Children played games and enjoyed refreshments during social hour. Gifts were given by many friends. Attendees included Patty, Peggy and Connie Stonko, Stanley Scott, Charless Ann Carter, Bobby Bolton, Patty, Jackie and Emma Lee Sandy, Aline and Bobby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Williams
Rosemont
Robert Lee
Williams
C. E. Jones
Betty Jones
Louise Mick
Patty
Peggy
Connie Stonko
Stanley Scott
Bobby Bolton
Jackie
Emma Lee Sandy
Aline
Bobby
Church and club meetings listed for May across local groups
The May schedule lists Fidelis Club at Presbyterian church, B O Veterans Auxiliary at VFW hall, Circle No 2 at St Pauls home on McGraw, White Rose Grove at K of P hall, American Lesson Auxiliary sewing Red Cross rooms, Circle 3 WSCS at Mrs Patton's home, Naomi Sunday class at West Main Methodist community home, Book Review at St Pauls Lutheran luncheon, May 15 WSCS sew at Red Cross rooms, Fellowship Dinner at St Johns Methodist church, May 16 WCTU at Andrews church, May 16 Church of Christ Beech street sewing, Eastern Star at Masonic temple elections, May 17 Blueville Church of Christ sewing, May 22 WMC First Brethren at Mrs Rogers Bluemont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fidelis Club
The
Presbyterian Church
Gertrude Shaw
Jack Newton
B& O Veterans Association
Clara Fawyer
VFW Hall
Circle
St. Paul's Methodist Church
C. B. Mason
McGraw Avenue
White Rose Grove
White Rose Grove No
Supreme Forest
Woodmen Circle
Red Cross
Circle 3
WSCS
Andrews Church
Walter Patton
West Washington Street
L. J. Lear
Naomi
West Main Street Methodist Church
John R. Davis
Book Review
St. Paul's Luthern Church
Ed C. McDaniel
St. John
Church of Christ
Beech Street
Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Blueville
Localobscure Names Listed in Community Notice
A fragment lists numerous residents from Rosemont Bridgeport and Grafton including Lois Miller Shirley Nutter Kermit Shreve Ida Moore Sylvia McCauley Josephine Zebor ic Mary Guzzi Billy Russell Shirley Riffle Betty Smith Jerry Stackpoole Ethel Vall Erin Denvall George Carter Eloise Mitchell Billy Savage Billy Jones Audry Leese Johnny Garrett Stonko Mary Jo Trimbl Charlene Rush Charles Williams Gene Jones and Nancy Fowler along with others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfong
Lois Miller
Shirley
Margie Nutter
Kermit
Richard
Shirline Shreve
Ida Moore
Sylvia McCauley
Josephine Zeboric
Mary
Gene
Joe Guzzi
Billy Russel
Jean
Bobby Riffle
Betty Smith
Jerry Stackpoole
Ethel
Erin Denvall
George
Charles
Mary Carter
Eloise Mitchell
Billy Savage
Billy Jones
Audry Leese
Johnny Garrett
Billy Stonko
Mary Jo Trimbl
Charlene Rush
Charles Williams
Gene Jones
Rosemont
Louise
Billy Mick
Bridgeport
Nancy
Carolyn Fowler
Grafton
Knottsville WSCS Holds Monthly Meeting With Guests
The Knottsville church WSCS met at Mrs. Arthur Wilson’s home with cohostess Mrs. Smith Shroyer. Devotionals on The Fruit of the Spirit were led by Mrs. Everett Ludwick. Miss Blanche Swisher led Peace Foundations in Latin America. President Mrs. Jerome Boyles led the business session, approving funds for oxen sent to India. New member Mrs. Clarae Cozad joined. Refreshments were served to members and guests Richard Wilson Lonnie Lee Sharpe Margaret Logan Evelyn Gough. Next meeting set for June 5 at Mrs. Claude Gough’s home with Mrs. Jerome Boyles as co-hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
Knottsville Church
Arthur Wilson
Smith Shroyer
Everett Ludwick
Blanche Swisher
Latin America
Jerome Boyles
India
Clarae “Cozad
Chester Sharpe
Hugh McDaniel
Clyde ' Miland
Artie Ridenour
Lloyd Sayres
Charles Wilson
Ross Luzadder
Walter Bradley
Ruth Knotts
Claude Gough
Lewis Poe
Milton Bradley
Willis Logan
Society For Thevening
Richard Wilson
Lonnie
Lee Sharpe
Margaret Logan
Evelyn Gough
West Virginia miners begin return after 12 day strike
About 104,000 bituminous miners in West Virginia resumed digging with few incidents as Union Local crews and the Kanawha operators association indicated wide adherence to John L. Lewis's orders. District leaders reported most locals approved the halt and expected production to restart, with pockets still negotiating welfare fund terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
West Virginia
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Kanawha Coal Operators Association
West
Kanawha-Logan
C. Fremont Davis
Fairmont
Monongalia County
Lewis
Man Claims Brick in Stomach Vanished After ERB HELP
A man reports ten years of a constant bricklike sensation in his stomach with weakness headaches and gas. After taking ERB HELP for two days his bowels are regular gas relief and headaches vanish. The ad claims12 herbs cleanse bowels and improve liver and kidney function and promotes local drugstore sales in Grafton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Briefly Told In Richmond Va Vacations and Travels
Richmond notes list Miss Clara Korte of Maple Avenue vacationing with sister Mrs. M L Kelley. Mrs J M Rogers of Leonard Street leaves for Seattle to visit son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs W J Stevens. Mrs Coy Wayne Powell of Watkins Street returns from New York City where she attended a Waldorf Astoria UN conference reception. UNO employee Mr Powell accompanied her. Jack Riffee son of Mr and Mrs J M Riffee Sr West Main Street discharged from City Hospital. Mrs John Shields returns from Cumberland Md hospital after major surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Clara Korte
Maple Avenue
M. L. Kelley
Washington
J. M. Rogers
Leonard Street
Seattle
Wash
W. J. Stevens
New York
Coy Wayne Powell
Watkins Street
New York City
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel
Powell
UNO
Jack Riffee
J. M. Riffee
West Main Street
City Hospital
John Shields
Cumberland, Md
Miners Return as Morgantown Strike Call Weakens
Monongalia county union foremen ordered to return to work as 4500 miners resume duties after district officers’ orders. Non-union Preston mines restart, several strip mines reopen, and fuel output resumes. Bus drivers may strike to oppose miners, while railcar bottlenecks keep coal from being shipped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monongalia County
UMW
Titler
Preston County
Harrison County
Morgantown
Scott's Run
Return of Wheat Shortage Forces Mill Closures Nationwide
The article notes mills lacking grain in their 66 year history and a shutdown after May 1 when flour mills faced a 21 day wheat limit. Government 30 cent bonus on sales to the government cut any chance to bolster dwindling stocks, signaling more closures like Pillsbury.
Mystery deepens as Atoka searches for killer clues
Police request continued clues while an arrested man in Paris, Texas, is held for questioning in the Francher's wife attack in Atoka. The report notes no new leads in the case. In other notes, George Bizet, the French composer, died believing Carmen would fail like his prior works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zere Coe
Atoka
Okla
Paris
Tex
Francher
George Bizet
Carmen
Being a 3 don t need a gun
The narrator recalls an occupation scene where Americans take over a German home during wartime. The family is evicted and housed in cramped spaces while the Americans treat them kindly at first. The German man, once a factory owner, now works the garden amid growing tension and social distance.
The Hausfrau and a Burned Cigar Memory
A weary Hausfrau endures cramped living as strangers pass through her home. The husband and wife drift toward ghostly quiet while her sadness grows. A silent burn mark, weary laundry, and a bribe of chocolate bars reveal a sense of martyrdom and unease. Friends urge action, but the couple cannot confront the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exra
Miners face wage loss if truce ends and back-to-work delays
West Virginia miners risk forfeiting $20 weekly unemployment when the truce ends and some choose to stay out. In Pennsylvania secretary Chesnut says those who strike remain eligible for unemployment. First checks due this week. Picketing minimal in PA. Back-to-work slow in several states due to local votes. 5,000 of Alabama's 23,000 miners are back. About half of Indiana's 8,000 miners worked. Some Kentucky mines closed. UMW district 14 reports all 1,500 Missouri-Kansas area minds working.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
William H. Chesnut
Pennsylvania
Labor and Industry
Alabama
William Mitch
UMW
Indiana
Kentucky
Missouri and
Kansas
Mothers honored across churches with sermon and music
Mothers were honored yesterday in churches across the city and nation. Miss Anna Jarvis pins were presented by Mr. Miller. Rev. Paul H. McKain preached Uncrowned Queens. The choir performed To Mother and Songs My Mother Taught Me by Dvorak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Jarvis
Miller
Paul H. McKain
Queens
Dvorak
Giant Circus City Moves Across the Nation
The King Bros Circus covers 12 acres with 600 people, 250 animals, and 18 languages. It travels in convoys, funds a $500000 investment, and runs a 20‑chef kitchen serving 1800 meals daily. It performs in Grafton tomorrow at the old Fairgrounds with shows at 1 and 7 PM, main acts at 2 and 8 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Bros. T
King Bros. Circus
King Brothers
Hun
Kingsville
King Bros
Grafton
Old Fairgrounds
King Bros. Cire
America
South America
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