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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1946

Page

3

Fordyce Zepernick wedding set for May fifth in Peoria

Clara Fordyce daughter of J F Fordyce Webster wed Wer ner Zepernick in First Methodist Peoria with Rev Odiorne and Rev Young officiating. Guests heard Clare de Lune and Etude in E Minor as Grif Lathrope served as best man and ushers attended. The couple, both active in Peoria religious and musical life, plan to reside there.

First Methodist Church Peoria Illinois Clara Fordyce J. F. Fordyce Webster Werner Zepernick Leonard Odiorne William A. Young Orvice Zepernick Clare de Lune Lieberstraum Chopin Betty Prince Violet Esther Call Oma Clark Asher Miss Fordyce Grif Lathrope Fred Barrick John Hart Dan Kramer Lowell Tillotson Miss Fairmont State College Baptist Missionary Training School Chicago First Federated Church Bremen Conservatory Germany Chicago College of Music Bradley Polytechic Institute Eureka College First Presbyterian Church

Senaca 4-H Mother Daughter Tea Honors Leader

Senaca Senior 4-H held a Mother Daughter tea at the club advisor Mrs F Smith home on Maple Avenue Saturday at 3 pm. Miss Richardene Parkhill led a program including piano solos readings and a duet with Nancy Smith. Mothers received corsages and girls presented Mrs Smith with an orchid corsage before a tea social hour.

Tre Senaca F. §. Smith Maple Avenue Richardene Parkhill Patty Sue Barker Joyce Cuppett Land of the Sky Blue Water Nancy Smith Earl Carrothers Barbara Randall McKinney Joan Victor Cuppett Joyce James Parkhill

Community notices outline May church and club events

May notices list activities across multiple groups including American Legion Auxiliary, WSCS circles, Naomi Sunday class, Book Review luncheon at St Pauls, St Johns Methodist sewing Red Cross rooms, Fellowship Dinner, Belvedere club, Degree of Honor, Missionary Society, WCTU, Church of Christ sewing sessions, Eastern Star elections, Circle 3 of Andrews Church, Quota Club Guest Day. Names, addresses, times, and hosts noted for May 14 through May 20.

American Legion Auxiliary Red Cross WSCS Andrews Walter Patton West Washington Street L. J. Lear Naomi West Main Street Methodist John R. Davis Gauntelet St. John's Methodist Church W. 8 Blueville Methodist Church John Brown Addison Street Belvedere Club Maxine Cockrell Nellie Cook VFW First Presbyterian Church Bessie Powell Wilford Street WCTU the Andrew's Church Church of Christ Becch Street Eastern Star Masonic Temple Wses Andrews Church Hoye White East Washington Street J. R. Riggs Blueville Church of Christ Quota Club Rhea Fisher

Seniors of GHS To Present Sunup This Friday

Seniors of Graf ton High School stage Sun-Up this Friday night May 17 at 8 oclock in the school auditorium under direction of Miss Ruth Batten. Cast includes Aldene Beagle as Widow Cagle and Frank Todd among others. Business staff and stage crew assist with posters decorations and management.

Grafton Senior High School Ruth Batten Aldene Beagle Widow Cagle Frank Todd Pap Todd Betty Craft Emmy Leonard Collins Charles Corbin Wayne Knotts Rafe Cagle Herbert Grow, Jr Preacher Charles Denton the Stranger Raymond Matthews Bob Mary Louise Haskins Gladys Hickman Hugh Fordyce Alice Thayer Etta Francis Vonda Bolyard Geraldine Dowell Virginia Yost Rose Lee Jones Jean Eisner Ralph Scarcelli Ruth Bumgardner Alta Sloan Bertha Bradley Eula Williams Dorothy Burnside Arthur Riddle Mary Louise Haskin Laura May Hoffman R. C. Sloan John Pitzer James Shafferman John Courtney Billy Sinsel Vance McDaniel Mildred Cleavenger Barbara Cather

Girls Group Holds Mother Daughter Banquet Last Eve

The Girl Reserves of Grafton Senior High held a Mother Daughter banquet to honor mothers and install new officers for the coming year. Miss Gladys Hickman spoke, retiring officers were Etta Francis and others, and Chrystal Woodell became president with Betty Kennedy as vice president.

Grafton Senior High School Ada Reese Etta Francis Retiing G. T. Vance Hec Teks Gladys Hickman Laura May Hoffman Evelyn McProuty Geraldine Dowell Chrystal Woodell Betty Kennedy Ada Jacobs Katherine Gainer Norma Walls Betty Craft Lois Luzader Louise Cutright Helen Virginia Redinger

Knottsville Farm Women's Club Meets Way Forward

The Knottsville Farm Women's Club held its regular meeting at the home of Mrs. Howard Williams with co-hostesses Mrs. Charles Wilson and Mrs. Everett Ludwick. Mrs. Loyd Sayers led the lesson Improvements For Your Kitchen and Mrs. Arthur Wilson oversaw business sessions stressing garden throwing. Hostesses served a salad course to listed members, with the next meeting set for June 20 at Miss Blanche Swisher's home.

Knottsville Farm Arthur Wilson Smith Shroyer Noel Goodwin Ruti Knotts Lloyd Sayres Fred Wonycott Ross Luzadder Lewis Poe Jerome Boyles Blanch Swisher Cora Wonycott Claude Cozad Blanche Swisher Prudence Ludwick Artie Ridenour

First Reunion In 23 Years For Austin Family

A Mother's Day celebration in San Marino brought together Mrs. Lee Hiddman and her children Raymond Vaughn Richard and Pauline Austin for their first reunion in 23 years. Twenty eight relatives gathered, with out of town guests including Mr. Lee Hiddman of Kentucky and Mr. and Mrs. George Austin Jr. and Thelma of Fairmont. San Marino a 38 square mile republic bounded by Italy traces its history to the Fourth Century.

Austin Lee Hiddman Raymond Vaughn Richard Pauline Austin Kentucky Eorge Austin, Jr Thelma of Fairmont San Marino Italy

Betas Honor Mothers With Buffet Supper

Mothers of Beta Sigma Phi attended a seven pm buffet supper at Mrs. Leo Brown's West Main street home. The event featured pastel table decor, lighted tapers, and an program directed by Mrs. Chas Carpenter with talks on art and music by Mrs. Bob Brown and Miss Laila Lingamfelter, plus poems read by Miss Charlotte Fawcett. A social hour followed with committee members and many guests among the group.

Beta Sigma Phis Leo Brown West Main Street Chas Carpenter Bob Brown Laila Lingamfelter Charlotte Fawcett Mary Alice Burn W. F. Shaw Phillip Gerkin Lalla Ligamfelter Harry Poling Guy Cole W. E. Robinson H. K. Debendarfer Dulcie Rogers O. Douglas J. A Kenneth Daugherty Keneth Boylan Mary Alice Burnside John Paul Floyd Eleanor Rogers James Gowans Phillip Gerkins Paul Dowell Russell Mathews Marjorie Cole Howard Lawson Dorothy Douglas Eldora M. Bolyard Charles Carpenter

Mothers' Club Holds Meeting During World War I Era

The Mothers' Club met Friday at 7 30 p m with Mrs Charles Warder presiding The financial report showed about 75 dollars raised from a recent tag sale A portion will be donated to the USO for ongoing support A party for participating children is planned for the next meeting The note adds a historical aside about Berthold Schwartz inventing the cannon and early projectiles Stones and darts.

Mothers’ Club Charles Warder Financial Reporter Berthold Schwartz

Brief Notices of Local Goodbyes and Travel

Mrs Edna A Wharton returned home to Oakland Maryland with her daughter Mrs Lloyd Loraw who will stay a few days there. F M Randolph a local barber left by Greyhound Saturday night for South Bend Indiana and will return next week.

Edna A. Wharton Lloyd Loraw Oakland Loraw Indiana F. M. Randolph Greyhound South Bend

Why Do Newborns Cry Study Hints At Care Links

A group of physicians studied 50 newborns 24 hours a day for eight days. Total crying varied from 50 minutes to four hours daily, averaging about two hours. Hunger caused about a third, wet diapers a fifth, but over a third remained unknown. More nursing care correlated with less crying, though not eliminating it.

Gore Rascal

Order on literature to purge Nazi propaganda published May 20

An official announced an upcoming May 20 publication of a purge order to eradicate fascist and militarist ideas in Germany through confiscation and destruction of Nazi literature and propaganda. It directs owners of libraries bookshops and publishers to surrender all Nazi material to military commandants. private libraries are excluded, per Miss Cox.

Germany Iibaries

Coal mines in Rosemont resume full operation after furloughs

All sectors of Reppert coal company and three strip mines resumed full operation yesterday at Rose Valley, Rosemont, Gypsy, Clarksburg, Hepzibah and Shinnston. Clean-up crews were only at Wendel. by today all miners were back. Monongah division chief Morrison said a 425 man force reduction slated for yesterday was cancelled and most district crew back, with about 400 train and engine staff recalled. About 20 clerks and 30 to 40 other workers remain furloughed.

Wenumea Rose Valley Rosemont Clare Alstead Gypsy Columbia Clarksburg Regal Hepzibah Bethlehem Shinnston Reppert Coal Company Wendel Coal Company G. S. Hamilton R. A. J. Morrison Monongah

Clear Up Unsightly Pimples With Sancura Ointment

An old ad touts SAN-CURA Ointment for external pimples and skin irritations. It urges a small jar from Malone's Drug & Chemical Co with satisfaction guaranteed or money back.

Malone's Drug & Chemical Co

Mines poised to resume as furloughed B&O workers return

Coal loading on the division reached 1,688 cars yesterday, near the usual Monday range and well below full operation. Mor rison forecasts unprecedented daily loadings once all mines serve the division resume. Express trains 29 and 80 between Philadelphia and St. Louis have restarted after an earlier May 10 shutdown. Eastbound freight arrives Grafton 8:45 a.m., westbound at 11:30 a.m. The Grafton Cumberland trains 57 and 58 remain discontinued for now. National Limited sections 121 and 122 will continue, as scheduled to end May 15. Trains 35 and 36 Charleston to Grafton will also continue to operate despite prior discontinuance plans.

Inparison Morrison Philadelphia St. Louis Grafton Grafton-Cumberland National Limited Charleston

Style tips for height aware fashion

Guidance on choosing clothing to appear balanced for tall individuals. Emphasizes avoiding vertical lines and opting for bold dramatic outfits to maximize presence without increasing perceived height. Encourages considering silhouette, color, and fit to create visual impact.

ERB-HELP Digestant Claims Dramatic Health Boost

A sensational ad reports a woman formerly suffering gas bloating and constipation who improved after taking ERB-HELP a compound said to cleanse bowels aid digestion and restore vitality. The copy promises relief for miserable people and urges purchases at local drug stores in Grafton.

Grafton

Easy Teen Pattern No Seams Wrapover Dress 9099

A Marion Martin pattern 9099 for a no seam wrapover dress that teens can sew themselves. It sizes 10 12 14 16 with 278 yards of 35 inch fabric for size 12. Send 20 cents to Grafton Sentinel Pattern Dept New York 11 NY.

Grafton Sentinel Pattern Dept P. O Station O New York N.Y Marian Martin

Smart Comfort van fashion pattern offer

Spring is here and summer is coming with a cable-stitch jerkin pattern 7219 for sizes 10-12 14-16. Send fifteen cents to Sentinel Household Arts Dept. P.Q. Box 117 New York 11 NY and include name address. Add fifteen cents for Needlework Book 4 illustrated designs and a free handbag pattern printed in the book.

Van Grafton Sentinel Household Arts Dept P.Q New York N. Y

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Fordyces of Senaca Charis Estella Phillips Walnut Street Charis Corsetiere Richardene Elsie Parkhill Norma Lee Lalla Gillespie Eloise Daisy Grow Lola Mae Mamie Hebb Marjorie F. S. Smith Nancy Lalia Lingamfelter GHS U.S Lydia B. Pinkhal Betas Edna Mae McIntosh Taylor Queen of Models Rsd Benelee McCool Doat United Nations Station Washington Sie Jayne Dr. D. Jayne & Son Nelson Eddy Robert Armbruster CBS Monongahela Power CO
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