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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1950
Page
3
Workers in Jerusalem's Arab-held Old City completed roof repairs on the Church of the Holy Sepulchre after last year's damaging fire. King Abdullah of Hashemite Jordan had pledged to oversee the restoration. An investigation found the blaze started accidentally.
Society and club activity notes from Mrs Naomi Lawson list upcoming meetings and social events. Features include contributions from club members, announcements of new members, and reminders for deadlines and telephone contact at 514.
Mrs John P Rohrbough of Clarksburg will review The Valiant by Holworthy and present humorous sketches at the May Day Dinner of the Grafton Womens Club on May 22 at 6 30 pm at St Pauls Methodist church. Officers for the coming year will be installed by past president Mrs C Burl Mason. Serving on the May Dinner committee are Grace Marie Bartlett Rose Grinnan C R Knight W C Jewson Calvin Morrison C W Phillips Edgar Poe J G Proudfoot A E Rhodes and Francis Wolfe.
Mrs. Florence Welshonce announces the approaching marriage of her daughter Lois Mari to Mr. Frank T. Gerkin son of Mrs. Nell C Gerkin and the late Dr. Frank T Gerkin of Grafton. The wedding is set for June 17 at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Clarksburg. Lois Mari Welshonce is a Buckhannon Upshur High School and West Virginia Business College graduate. Mr. Gerkin, a St Augustine's High School Grafton and WVU alumnus, works for General Motors Acceptance Corporation in Parkersburg.
The Willing Workers 4 H club met at Haymond School basement on Wednesday evening. Leo Stevens opened the session as members enjoyed baseball beforehand. The program featured two readings by Naomi Weaver and Dottie Weaver, a skit by Donna Watkins and Stevens, and a scripture reading by Francis Satterfield. County agent Ralph Fike spoke on club projects and a balloon contest winner was Johnny Weaver.
James R Bloom, studying in Maryland, spent the weekend with his wife Mary Jo Bloom and their daughter Cynthia of this city. Mrs Harley C Haller of High Street was admitted to Myer's Clinic in Philippi Thursday and underwent major surgery yesterday morning. family reports she is resting well and progressing.
M rs. Max Phillips Simpson May 13 A Mother's Day program will be presented at Union Baptist church Simpson May 14 at 730 pm Special recognition will be given to the eldest and youngest mother present Everyone invited The last quarterly conference of the Boothsville Flemington parish was held with Flemington Bailey Memorial Webster and Evans Chapel participating Dr W E Craig district superintendent of Fairmont presiding Reports showed increases in membership and Sunday School attendance Repairs to churches and parsonage planned Co hosts for the Women Missionary Society at Mrs Bartlett home May 11 Other social and club notices follow with May 15 17 18 19 and 23 events listed including meetings and entertainments
A compilation of crossword clue answers covering music, wealth, geography, and wordplay. Includes entries like former kingdom NE Spain, dried flower buds, tree terms, chemical hints, and cryptogram instructions with a daily code example.
Mrs Donley A Matthew sends a cheese cake recipe to the Woman's Corner in Grafton West Virginia with a three cent stamp for the scrap book. The note explains the recipe includes crust and filling details and suggests how to bake and serve. The exchange aims to help local cooks and invites more submissions.
The U S Bureau of Land Management administers 125000000 acres of forested public land in Alaska.
May 15 Work Together 4 H club meets at Ann and Nan Newcome home Morgantown road at 7 30 p m. May 15 Quota Club meets at Grafton Hotel at 6 30 p m for annual birthday party. May 13 Junior American Legion Auxiliary meets Legion home at 1 30 p m. May 14 American Federation of Musicians Local 684 meets K of C hall at 7 30 p m. All members urged to attend.
The Tau Phi Lambda sorority and Woodmen Circle plan a 7 30 p m meeting at the American Legion home on McGraw avenue with imitation ceremony. Hostesses include Thelma DeMoss Ellen Tilnger Gloria Poling Betty Linn Helen Cross Kathryn Hamilton. Also notes a care tip for stain removal and a May 16 meeting of the Andrews Methodist Church Womens Society of Christian Service at 8 p m with Mrs Clyde Ash in charge. Lettuce updates mention California Oregon and Washington supplying most hops to the U S.
Daily picking of sweet peas prevents seeding and keeps flowers productive. Mulch with peat moss or grass clippings to cool roots in warm weather. Watch for crabgrass and pull out as many plants as possible now to prevent flat clumps in fall that choke out other grass.
The article explains that tomatoes peppers eggplants beans and peas form seed pods or fruits and thus require substantial phosphorus in the soil. It also notes that potatoes beets carrots and other root crops need ample potash to support growth and yield.
Ryukyu University, the first university on the Ryukyu islands, begins operation with 500 students on the Shuri castle site leveled in the 1945 American assault. It features eight classrooms and an administration building, with adult extension courses planned across the islands, according to Arthur E. Mead of the Okinawa military government.
Do not let seed pods form on peonies and apply tere tilizer and water to promote next year blooms. Avoid overcrowding cabbage, tomatoes, and corn, and cultivate lightly after growth begins. Thin seedlings when moist to protect roots, and weed with a scuffie hoe to reduce disturbance.
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