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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1950

Page

3

Miss Jo Anna Acton to Wed Harold Isner

Announcement of the engagement and forthcoming marriage between Miss Jo Anna Acton of Dayton Ohio and Harold Isner son of Mr and Mrs James Isner of 206 Christiana Street Dayton Ohio The couple plan a June 10 wedding at United Brethren Church Dayton Ohio Acton a Dayton High School graduate and Isner a Grafton High School graduate currently residing in Dayton Ohio

Jo Ann Ac ‘Ton Dayton Ohio Harold Isner James Isner Christiana Street United Brethren Church Acton Mr. Isner Grafton High School

Mrs Suddarth Leads Devotional Program at First Presbyterian

Mrs Suddarth conducted the Womens Missionary Society devotional at the First Presbyterian church on Wednesday evening. Mrs Carrie Bellers hosted at her home. Five new members joined: Mrs Kitty Gill, Mrs Eaton, Mrs A A Clancy, Mrs Chester Delaney, Mrs Fred Floyd. Two visitors attended: Miss Marguerite Thayer and Miss Mary Sinsel. The June meeting will be at Mrs Helen Thayer s home. The National Geographic Society notes Russian sealers occupied the Farallon Islands, 1812 to 1833.

Suddarth Womens Missionary Society First Presbyterian Church Carrie Bellers McKaye J. Robinson Rhea Fisher Florence Wilkinson Sellers Marguerite Thayer Kitty Gill Eaton A. A. Clancy Chester Delaney Fred Floyd

Virginia Rosier Hosts Business Girls Club Meeting

The Business Girls club met at the Grafton Hotel on Wednesday evening with Virginia Rosier as hostess. President Helen Gerkin led the session which planned a picnic supper at the Grafton Dam hosted by Gloria Squires and Helen Shomo. Attendees included Mildred Campbell, Maxine Cockrell, Hazel Cole, Thelma DeMoss, Evelyn Golden, Evelyn Green, Gwendolyn Proudfoot, Frances Proudfoot, Virginia Stine, Helen ShoMo, and Ellen Jane Wiseman.

Business Girls Club Grafton Hotel Virginia Rosier Helen Gerkin Grafton Dam Gloria Squires Helen Shomo Mildred Campbell Maxine Cockrell Hazel Cole Thelma DeMoss Evelyn Golden Evelyn Green Gwendolyn Proudfoot Frances Proudfoot Virginia Stine Ellen Jane Wiseman

Miss Crouser Leads Farm Women Health Lesson

Glade Run Farm Women's Club met at Mrs. Forest Edwards Sr home to hear Miss Lenore Crouser discuss How The Health Department Serves You. Plans were set for a two day county fair food stand and a May 24 deadline for Jackson's Mill trip assessments.

Miss Crouser Lenore Crouser Glade Run Farm Women’s Club Forest Edwards Leonard Williams Jackson's Mill

Helpful Demonstrations For 4-H Members

Senior 4-H club met at Bill Courtney s home to feature two demonstrations on Courtesy led by Peggy Haislip and Lowell Mason. Virginia Paugh showed How To Set A Table and Mason demonstrated How To Repair A Lamp.

Bill Courtney Peggy Haislip Joyce Cuppett Margie Hargett Virginia Paugh Lowell Mason Shirley Bum- Gardner Miss Bum- Gardner Nancy Parkhill Ruth Cr

Mrs Turner Hosts Womans Council at West Knotts Ave

Mrs P E Turner hosted the Womans Council of the First Church of Christ at her West Knotts avenue home on Tuesday. Program leader Mrs F A Hinkins spoke on a Study of Japan with Mrs Aretta Jones and others assisting. Officers elected for the coming year were Nadia Weaver president Aretta Jones co president Zella Shomo treasurer and Norma Hinkins secretary. Refreshments were served by Mrs Turner and her daughter Alma Deany. The next meeting is set for June 20 at the church.

P. E. Turner Womans Council First Church of Christ West Knotts Avenue F. A. Hinkins Japan Aretta Jones Minnie Harrison Beth Howearth Nadia Weaver Mary Lewis Helen Kelley Norma Hinkins Roxanna Smith Margaret Stout Ethel Sisler Aretta Trimpie

Reverend Barnhouse Convalesces at Home After Illness

The Reverend Barnhouse has been ill for several months and confined to the hospital but is now convalescing at his home. In hospital Bill Bennett of 1330 West Mainstreet is a surgical patient in Columbia Hospital Wilkinsburg PA with three fingers amputated from the right hand. Mr. Bennett works for Tinney Drilling Company. Return home Mr and Mrs L Mooney and children.

Barnhouse Bill Bennett West Mainstreet Columbia Hospital Wilkinsburg Pennsylvania Bennett The Tinney Drilling Company Tommy Newton Martin Newton

Losh Visit Gladdens Mothers Day at Barnhouse Home

Mr and Mrs C D Losh of Knotts avenue visited the home of the Losh’s relatives Reverend and Mrs Barnhouse of Junior West Virginia on Mothers Day.

C. D. Losh Knotts Avenue Mr. Losh Barnhouse Junior West , Virginia

Rev Brandon Recalled To Webster Church

Webster The Reverend Frank V Brandon of Belington has been recalled as pastor of the Webster Baptist church. On May 28 at 11 a.m. he will begin his thirteenth year as pastor. Despite advancing age he is described as progressive and has served the church well during the past 12 years.

Webster Frank V. Brandon Belington Webster Baptist Church Brandon

Bill Boylen Honored On Nineteenth Birthday

Bill Boylen was honored on his nineteenth birthday with a party hosted by Miss Helen Watkins at the home of Mr and Mrs Leo Watkins in Blueville last evening. Guests enjoyed group singing and recreation, followed by a dessert course. Attendees included Willadene Sapp Marilyn Carothers Phyllis Rogers Buddy Myers Howard Hunt Junior Hamilton Barbara Hughes Robert Rogers Sara Canfield Robert Watkins Dallas Beck James Watkins Patty Watkins Mr and Mrs Homer Beck Edith Watkins Charles Watkins Roy Dale Watkins Ruby Jean Watkins Helen Watkins and the guest of honor Bill Boylen.

Bill Boylen Helen Watkins Leo Watkins Blueville Willadene Sapp Marilyn Carothers Phyllis Rogers Buddy Myers Howard Hunt Junior Hamilton Barbara Hughes Robert Rogers Sara Canfield Robert Watkins Dallas Beck James Watkins Patty Watkins Homer Beck Edith Watkins Charles Watkins Roy Dale Watkins Ruby Jean Watkins Richard Watkins

May 19 Shamo Class meets at Andrews Methodist church

The Shamo Class of Andrews Methodist church will gather in the Sunday School room at 7 30 p m with Mrs Nancy Wagner as hostess on May 19. The W C T U will next hold its meeting in the same period and place with details to follow.

Andrews Methodist Church Nancy Wagner Andrews Church Oddfellows and Rebekahs West Main Street I.O.C. F. Hall Latrobe Street Beta Sigma Phil Sorority American Legion First Baptist Church Melba Stilwell Mildred Courtney

Angel Pie Recipe Featured in Woman's Corner

Mrs. M. F. Abel of Country Club road shared her Angel Pie recipe with the Woman's Corner readers. Beat stiff four egg whites with cream of tartar and sugar, bake at 250 for an hour, then prepare a lemon yolk filling and top with whipped cream.

M. F. Abel Country Club Road Mrs. Abel

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