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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1944

Page

3

Rachael Virginia Clingan Weds Pvt Harold A Boss

Mr and Mrs W D Clingan of 118 Ringler avenue announce the marriage of their daughter Rachael Virginia to Pvt Harold A Boss of Rock Island Michigan stationed at Camp Meade Md The ceremony occurred May 8 at 3 20 p m at St Pauls Lutheran church parsonage with Rev B F K Roof officiating The bride wore a light blue street length frock and navy accessories Her mother attended in navy with white accessories Boss was employed as a driver for a transfer company and is in service since 1943

W. D. Clingan Ringler Avenue Rachael Virginia Harold A. Boss Rock Island Camp Meade St. Paul's Lutheran Church B F. K Ross Grafton Senior High Ill Husar Baltimore Pvt Boss

Miss Dorothea McVicker Weds Donald Haddix in Oakland Church

Miss Dorothea McVicker of Rowlesburg and Donald Haddix seaman first class US Navy wed in a single ring ceremony at St. Pauls Methodist Church Oakland Maryland. Rev Minor Sprague officiated. Bride wore poudre blue suit with pink rose buds. Groom recently returned to New York City after a ten day furlough from duty.

St. Paul's Methodist Church Oakland Dorothea McVicker Rowlesburg Donald Haddix U.S. Navy Melvin Haddix Gay Street Tis Minor Sprague

May Day and Club Meetings in Grafton Area

May 22 events include the Grafton Woman's Club May Day Dinner at Andrew's Methodist church at 6 30 PM with reservations via Miss Fanny Holden. The Red Wing club meets at 453 West Wilford Street at 8 PM and the Phelatha class gathers at 318 East Main Street at 7 30 PM May 23. The Lindy club convenes at 8 PM at 245 Grand Street. May 28 the World War Mother’s club attends 10 30 AM services at St Paul’s Methodist and May 30 the World War II Mother’s club meets on Washington Street before 9 AM to join Memorial Day parade preparations.

Grafton Woman's Club Andrew's Methodist Church Fanny Holden Red Wing Anna Hebb West Wilford Street Phelatha First Baptist Church Homer B Daugherty East Main Street Lindy Club Elizabeth McFarland Grand Street St. Paul's Methodist Church Washington Street

War Mothers Parade May 30 In West Grafton

Mrs. Clara Muter president of the World War II Mother's club says members must meet at the Moose home on Washington street before 9 a. m Tuesday May 30 to take part in the Memorial Day parade. Those unable to walk may join at Beech and Walnut streets corner. The group is invited by the Grand Army of the Republic to attend 10:30 a. m services at St. Paul's Methodist church on Sunday May 28. All mothers urged to attend.

Clara Muter Mother's Club Moose Home Washington Street Beech and Walnut Streets West Grafton Grand Army of the Republic St. Paul's Methodist Church Butte Mont Gabriel Daniel Fahrenheit

Barclay on Bridge: Endplay and squeeze risks in play

In this Bridge column a dealer scenario explores endplay tactics and squeezes. Advice cautions against delaying a lead and analyzes three declarers who seek a ninth trick via end plays, showing how misreads and wrong discards allow opponents to regain five cards in the majors and win.

West South

4-H Club Meets On Recent Date

The Victory Volunteer 4-H club met at the assistant leader Mrs. Betty Bolyard home. Wanda Exline presided as business session plans for a marshmallow roast this month and honored Junior Edwards a former member now in service. A public meeting at Glade Run school house was planned. A brief program followed with games and refreshments served.

Victory 4-H Betty Bolyard Wanda Exline Junior Edwards Glade Run

Entertain Farm Women Club Meeting Noted

Ella Wilson and Mrs Jarnity Ludwick co hosted the Farm Women's club last week. The lesson topic Hoping Well in War Times was led by Mrs Flossie Shroyer with Mrs Phoebe Sayres presiding. A social hour followed with refreshments for members including Mrs Prudence Ludwick Mrs Juanita Ludwick Flossie Shroyer Paul Mary Lundy Ruth Knotts Lucille Logan Phoebe Sayres Ella Wilson Narvy Williams and the home demonstration agent.

Flossie Shroyer Phoebe Sayres Millie Logan Prudence Ludwick Juanita Ludwick Paul Mary Lundy Ruth Knotts Evelyn and Eloise Lucille Logan Ella Wilson Narvy Williams

Equipment once used to cure spaghetti now dries Fifth army laundry

The War department reports equipment once employed to cure spaghetti is repurposed to dry laundry for the Fifth Army in Italy. This reflects wartime logistical shifts as military needs evolve amid ongoing operations.

Fifth Army Italy War Department

Former screen star aids war effort in NYC hospital

Constance Tallmadge, once a silent film idol and wife of Col. Walter Giblin, serves as a Red Cross dietician’s aide in New York City, salvaging used fat for the war effort while emboldening morale with her public service. Pattern promotions follow within the article, detailing crochet chair sets and embroidered aprons for home craft enthusiasts.

Constance Tallmadge The Red Cross New York City Col Walter Giblin International Grafton Sentinel Household Arts Dept W. 14Th Street New York N. Y

Weekend Guests Arrive From Several States

A list of visitors gathered in the city over the weekend from Maryland New Jersey and Pennsylvania plus arrivals from Washington and Georgia. Names include L G Shackelford G M Dudderar Ed Miller Lois Heflin Bobby Winters Ward Blaney and others. Mrs J W Vinson comes from Washington to stay two weeks. Mr and Mrs Waitman Robinson left for Warner Robins Georgia. Mrs Lillie Davis and Ada Sheets traveled to Detroit Michigan to visit a son/brother burned in a defense plant. A note explains corundum becomes ruby with chromium oxide.

L. R. Shackelford Maple Avenue L. G. Shackelford Baltmore G. M. Dudderar Rumson N. J Ed Miller Pe’, Miller Clarksburg Neil Heflin Lois Fairmont Robert Winte Ang Bobby Salem Ward Blaney This City J. W. Vinson Washington, D. C Bill Brown West Main Street Detroit Michigan Lillie Davis Ashter Ada Sheets

All in Great Radio Show features NBC all-star salute

A full hour of music and entertainment airs Sunday June 4 from 8 to 9 PM EWT on NBC coast to coast. Edgar Bergen Charlie McCarthy Fred Allen Rep Hope Bing Crosby Judy Garland Gracie Fields Ray Noble and others perform direct from Hollywood. Fleischmann Division sponsors the program for the baking industry and the show will be shortwave to armed forces worldwide.

Wil EWT NBC the Bakers of America Edgar Bergen Charlie McCarthy Fred Allen Rep Hope Bing Crosby Judy Garland Gracie Fields Ray Noble Hollywood Fleischmann Division Standard Brands Baking Industry of America

Senators Debate Newsprint Allocation Reforms

Senate leaders pressed for faster fixes to paper shortages affecting newspapers and other users. In a statement, Truman cited WPB officials admitting a lack of standards for distributing newsprint and criticized delayed publication of decision rationales. He noted Nelson prepared revisions and amendments for committee review.

Truman WPB Nelson

U S plans to unmask band as first step in sedition trial

Laughlin based his petition on Washington newspaper stories last week alleging U S plans to unmask a band as the first step in a sedition trial. He argues Rogge and Burns made statements to gain publicity and influence jurors, obstructing justice. Rogge and Burns offered no immediate comment.

Laughlin Washington U. S Rogge Burns

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Eldora M. Bolyaed Virginia Clingan Harold Boss St! Paul's Lutheran Parsonage Miss D. McVicker Argentina Malone's and Drug Stores Barclay ON Bridge Eee Authority On al Eo Asi Weat Aa Poe North Clubs Features Syndicate, Inc Jarnity Ludwick Farm Women's Club Alice Brooks Georgia Waitman T. Robinson Graham Street Warner Robins, Ga Paul Marple Jens Seattle Photographic Society Los Angeles Dr. J. M. Andrews Harry J. Hardwig William Sharp JJ Kennard Rick Hallon Becan Yale Rick Carhy Algiers Hallow Rommel Hallon Kennard Edwin V. Westrate Eloise English Sumner Navy Naval Cutie Leslie Woods Stella Dallas Man Woods WLW Mondsyx Household Arts Ls N.Y Skaggs & Ob Grocers Grafton Baking Co McGraw Ave West Washin Street Lucretia Main St CC. Richman
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