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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1949

Page

3

Engagement announced for Patty Osborne and James Luzadder

Mr and Mrs Ray Osborne of 124 East Wilford announce the engagement of their daughter Patty to James A Luzadder of Pairmont The groom to be is employed by Freedom Oil and is son of Mr and Mrs John A Luzadder of Morgantown Road Patty attended local schools and worked at Dons lunch and now works for Hazel Atlas Glass No definite wedding date set.

Ray Osborne East Wilford Street Patty James A. Luzadder Pairmont Luzadder Freedom Oil Company John A. Luzadder Morgantown Road Miss Osborne Don's Lunch Hazel ‘Atlas Glass Company

Last Days Of Pompeii Movie At First Baptist Church

The Last Days of Pompeii a dramatic and sound film will be shown at First Baptist Church this evening at 7 30 per Reverend W T Gifford. Features Preston Foster Alan Hale Bazil Rathbone and a notable cast. A key scene shows Jesus carrying his cross followed by faithful in Pompeii as Vesuvius erupts in a rain of fire.

Pompeii First Baptist Church W. T. Gifford Preston Foster Alan Hale Bazil Rathbone Calvary Jesus Jerusalem Christ Vesuvius

Parrish Agency Realty Listings in Blue Ville and Nearby

Real estate ads describe a new five room bungalow on Rt. 50 with full basement attic expansion, gas furnace and hardwood trim on a 60 by 750 lot near hospital. Also listing a 13 room home with three baths on Rt. 50 near hospital and apartments with $1800 income. Prices range from 5 500 to 10 500 with terms and contracts offering down payments and rental balances.

Blueville Rt. 50 Hospital

Attending Ball Game and Local Event Notices

Residents report attending a Pirates game in Pittsburgh while local groups list meetings and events from May 18 to May 23. Highlights include church and club meetings, hospital board sessions, a Moose dance, Lindy club, Eastern Star, and officers installation with reservations required. Local guests and family travel are noted.

Pic shows at Grafton arena amid deadly stampede scene

Description of a dramatic film shown in Grafton depicting molten death and a panic in an arena. Spectators flee toward boats and the open sea seeking refuge. The piece touts the movie as one of the finest pictures and invites the general public to attend the service.

Grafton

Hospital Admissions and Discharges Listed for City Hospital

The city hospital admitted Patty Layton Phoebe Jane Miller Arthur Thompson Bernice Luzadder Doris Delancey Stella Bolyard John Lee Poling Lucille Gillespie Willard Bolyard and others yesterday. Discharges included Howard Woodyard Martha Wilson Iva Bolyard Florence Murphy Laura Williams Mrs Pearl Huffman and Arthur Thompson.

Hospital News City Hospital Patty Layton Tunnelton Phoebe Jane Miller Pearl Street Arthur Thompson Bernice Luzadder Doris Delancey Wilford Street Stella Bolyard John Lee Poling Lucille Gillespie West Main Street Willard Bolyard Howard Woodyard Martha Wilson East Long Street Iva Bolyard Florence Murphy Laura Williams Thornton Pearl Huffman

Miss Linda Hovatter Feted On 3rd Birthday

A Blueville party honored Miss Linda Lou Hovatter on her third birthday with group photos and games. She received many gifts as Mrs. Hovatter and helpers served refreshments to guests including Celesta June Miller Harold Miller Sandra Sinsel Karol Sinsel Allen Shahan Buddie Jennings Randy Jennings Barbary Menear Edward Menear Karen Johnson Patricia Murray Glor ia Murray Bobby Jennings Paul Hovatter and others.

Linda Lou Hovatter Alfred Hovitter Blueville Hovatter Carl Jennings John Murray Celesta June Harold Junior Miller Sandra Karol Sinsel Allen Ray Shahan Buddie Randy Jennings Edward Lee Menear Karen Johnson Patricia Gloria Murray Bobby Jennings Paul Douglas Hovatter Carl Menear Kenneth Johnson Ray Shahan Linda Lou

Grand Officer Instructs Green Valley Lodge Meeting

Grand Officer Neva Brewer of the Washington D C board instructed and inspected the Green Valley Lodge of the B of LF and E. The meeting in the VFW hall was led by President Catherine Jaco who received a 97 percent lodge grade. Refreshments followed for members Carolyn Hall Naomi McClure Pearl Fox Snow Hardman Fannie Turner Floyda Holloway Helen Kelley Florence Wilkinson Catherine Jaco Nadia Weaver and guest Neva Brewer. Neva Brewer received two plates from Carr China company and Florence Wilkinson a pitcher.

Grand Lodge Neva Brewer Board of Grand Trustees Washington, D. C Green Valley Lodge Catherine Jaco VFW Brewer Carolyn Hall Naomi McClure Pearl Fox Snow Hardman Fannie Turner

Mrs W Myers to Review Running of the Tide

Mrs William Myers of Clarksburg will review Running of the Tide a tale of Salem and its sailing ships at the Grafton Woman's Club dinner Monday evening. The event is part of the club's May dinner program and will be hosted by the club.

Salem William Myers Clarksburg Eloise Kerr Grafton Grafton Woman's Club

St Pauls Methodists WSCS Dinner and Music Night

The St Pauls Methodists church hosts a 6 36 p m WSCS event with Mrs A E Leonard chairing the dinner. Music by Miss Marcia Malone on accordion and Mrs Calvin Morrison on piano accompanies a fried chicken meal before the main course. The Music department of the Woman s club performs three numbers Invitation for a Holiday Little Red Shoes and Big Brown Bear. New officers will be installed by Mrs Frank Blake district president Lost Creek. Mrs G H A Kunst chairs the May Day dinner with helpers and reservations led by Mrs Clyde Turner. Call 591 W if not contacted by Friday.

WSCS Rose Hill Methodist Church Ethel Rutherford Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church Frank Sellers Haiship Street Grafton Hotel Gore Mary Jean Grinotl Grafton City Hospital Board Moose Fisher St. [John’s Methodist Church Mildred Combs Tygart Dam Nessie Floyd Laura Beall Lindy Club Anna Hebb West Wilford Street Girl’s Missionary Guild EUB Grafton Woman's Club C. B. Mason Eastern Star Woman’s Club Masonic Temple Reba McDermott Mildred Carpenter N.A.L.C American Federation of Musicians K. of C. Hall Grafton Women's Club St. Paul's Methodist Church Frank Blake Lost Creek William Myers Clarksburg St. Paul's Methodists Church A. E. Leonard Marcia Malone Calvin Morrison Woman's Club G. H. A. Kunst Richard Dean C. W. Phillips D. E. Fawcett O. J. Fleming A. A. Holt J. E. Rhodes Guy Ringler J. H. Robinson Clyde Turner

Ore belt eyed along Labrador wilderness stretch

A potential iron ore trough spans about 350 miles of Labrador wilderness, with width estimates from 10 to 60 miles. The pocket is described as solid and detectable across a broad swath, suggesting substantial mineral potential for exploration and future development.

Labrador

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