Quota Club Appoints Leaders At May Birthday Session
The Grafton Quota Club held a May birthday party at the Episcopal parish house at 6 30 honoring deceased member Miss Florence Wittman. Delegates named for district and international Quota events, with Virginia Hanway as delegate, Arvie Lockard and Geneva Hilkey as alternates, were announced. A cooking school was planned for October, and a long list of committee chairmen was named for the coming year. A birthday cake donated by Wynne Hieronimus topped the officers’ table. Members listed include Grace Marie Bartlett and Wanda Frey Joiner among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Parish
Grafton Quota Club
Virginia Hanway
Grace Marie Bartlett
Florence Wittman
Bluefield
Grafton Club
Geneva Hilkey
Arvie Lockard
Rhea Fisher
Lilly Marshall
Grace Miller
Nether Hilton Hotel
Cincinnati
Wanda Frey Joiner
Quota
Wynne Hieronimus
Katherine Hawkins
Genvea Hilky
Margaret Byers
Dorothy Hood
Hilda Barton
Florence Wilkinson
Josephine Orr
Mary Ann Miller
Nina Wilson
Dorthy Hood
Mildred Skaggs
Gertrude Shaw
Glenn Suddarth
Baltimore
Rainbow Girls Installation At First Presbyterian Church
Rainbow for Girls held an open meeting and installation at First Presbyterian Church Monday at 8 p m Installing officers were Naomi Chapter No 12 members Ruth Harman Betty Manley Catherine Jaco Maxine Stewart and others New officers included Worthy Advisor Carol Keener Worthy Associate Advisor Francis Fast and several board positions The group then traveled to Fairmont on Saturday to install a new assembly consisting of 106 girls Mrs Florence Wilkinson serves as mother advisor for the Grafton assembly.
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The
Rainbow For
First Presbyterian Church
Naomi
Order of the Eastern Star
Ruth Harman
Betty Manley
Marshall
Catherine Jaco
Maxine Stewart
Carol Keener
Francis Fast
Charity
Wanda Robinson
Dottie Murphy
Faith
Karen Withers
Nancy Fowler
Linda Hickman
Nancy Denton
Nancy Shahan
Loretta
Menear
Annalee Carder
Sharon Jefferys
Caroline Fowler
Marcia Vandererift
Confidential
Barbara Sinsel
Outer Observer
Ruth Cosgrove
Keren Weaver
Linda Brown
Rainbow
Fairmont
Assembly
Florence Wilkinson
Grafton Assembly
Mining tragedy claims seven miners in Arkansas region
Seven miners die in a coal mine disaster as rescue teams race to reach the underground site. Officials report multiple injuries and ongoing efforts to stabilize the mine structure near a rural Arkansas location.
Community club calendar outlines May meetings in Martinsburg area
Calendar entries list May 22 events across several groups including Oak Grove Women’s Club Moose Lodge Grafton Woman’s Club and Ladies auxiliaries with dinners dances and installations. Other notes cover Delta Nu Chapter Tau Phi Lambda initiation VFW memorial cottage fundraiser and DAR and Beta Sigma Phi chapter meetings through May 30 with reservations details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Grove
Paul Davis
Grafton Woman's Club
Moosehowe
White Fawn
Council No. 3
Legree
Poco-hontas
Martinsburg
Women of the Moose
Women’s Auxiliary
National Postal Transport Association
Stella Knotts
Amerian Legion Auxiliary
YMCA
Pruntytown Homemaker’s Club
Pruntytown Methodist Church
Eugene ‘Williams
Paul ©. Bartlett
William L. Beall
Delta Nu
Tau Phi Lambda Sorority
Supreme Forest Woodman Circle
Grafton
Doris Ann Ball
Lucille Sorbello
Alice Poling
Patty Alexand
Loretta Shackelford
VFW Post
VFW Memorial
FFA
Ripley
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
John Jones
John Abel
Jon L. Wittman
Alpha Mu
Beta Sigma Phi
Joan Hawkins
Brownlow Park
Helen Hussion
Elizabeth Cummins Jackson
Dar
Allie Chamberlain
St. Augustine
Local Social Notes Highlight West Virginia and Ohio Visits
Mr and Mrs Raymond Wolfe of Wes Main St and Mr and Mrs C R Wolfe of Kirby St return from a Florida vacation. James Williamson once of Grafton and now at West Virginia University visits and boats at Tygart Dam. Foster Schilt of Cumberland Md visits relatives here. L F Sawyer returns from Yellow Springs Ohio. Alma Newhouse visits father James Poe in Steubenville Ohio.
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Raymond Wolfe
Wes Main St
C. R. Wolfe
Kirby Street
Florida
James Williamson
Circleville, C
Grafton
West Virginia University
Tygart Dam
Mrs. Foster Schilt
Cumberland, Md
Alma Newhouse
James Poe
Steubenville, O
Hospital Admissions and Discharges May 21 List
Admissions on May 21 include Eugene Mitter Newburg Norma Jean Mayle Simpson William T Mur phy Moatsville Nancy Devers W Francis St Emma Stipe Flemington Delma Bennett Mosts ville Jaanita Waream Rt 4 Mabel Brown Blueville Drive Shirley Coffman Philippi. Discharges on May 21 include Virgie Hall Tunnelton Martha Hovat ter Thornton Mariabelle Snider Rt 2 Mary Moats Rt 4 Dr Harry Flanazan McGraw Ave Pauline McWilliams Rt 2 Etha Strader W Boyd Bt Eugene Mitter Newburg Charles Bumgardner Huntington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Mitter
Newburg
Norma Jean Mayle
Simpson
William T. Murphy
Moatsville
Nancy Devers
W. Francis
Emma Stipe
Flemington
Delma Bennett
Mostsville
Jaanita Waream
Rt. 4
Mabel Brown
Blueville Drive
Shirley Coffman
Philippi
Virgie Hall
Tunnelton
Martha Hovatter
Thornton
Mariabelle Snider
Mary Moats
Birth announcement for Luther Waream's son in Grafton
Mr and Mrs Luther Waream of Rt 4 Grafton announce the birth of a son at Grafton City Hospital at 4 45 pm on May 21 weighing eight pounds six ounces This is a plain birth notice with key names places time and date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Waream
Rt. 4
Grafton
Grafton City Hospital
Mom Meant To Cut Up Ends In Razor Discovery
Mrs Carrie Long, 38, visiting her son Willis 18 in the county jail, was found with a five inch straight razor in her purse when an electric eye door light activated. The incident adds to an auto theft case pending against Willis Long.
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Cleveland
Carrie Long
Willis
Miss McCauley Becomes Bride of Mr. McVicker
Norma Jean McCauley and James McVicker wed in a May 3 parsonage ceremony in Grafton. Rev. Ralph B. Burnette officiated as the couple, both from West Virginia families, began residence at the bride’s Philippi Rt. 3 home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss McCauley
Mr. McVicker
Orval McCauley
Philippi
Rt. 3
Norma Jean
James McVicker
Don McVicker
Moatsville
First Christian Church
Grafton
Ralph B. Burnette
Adding Glamour to Your Eyes
A vintage beauty note explains eye shadow and liner use to enhance eyes subtly. It advises pale center lids, blue lash-base accents, and feathered brows with brown crayons or mascara for a natural finish. Dress colors call for soft makeup, rose lipstick with navy or black, and tawny neutrals.
Independence Class Conducts Regular Meeting
The Woman's Class of St. John's Methodist Church met at Mrs. Emma Squires home. Birthday honorees received handkerchiefs. dessert was served to listed guests. News covers visits, travels, school picnic, church society gatherings, and local bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Methodist Church
Emma Squires
James Edgle
Bessie Laren
John Chambers
Nettle Engle
Helen Hardin
Freda Chambers
Ruby Canfield
Iva Shrader
Wane Engle
Nellie Squire
L. D. Engle
Johnny Engle
John Sargent
Philadelphia
Sargent
Morgentown
Cumberland
Morgantown
Donald Sheets
New Brighton
Sheets
Hazel Sheets
Harry Zinn
Fairmont
Herbert Cline
Veteran's Hospital
Clarksburg
Independence School
Blackwater Falls
Jestus Deahl
Hershial Hovatter
Genevie West
Victor Cline
Raymond Leggett
Samuel Ward
Woody Robinson
Paul Tucker
Constance Tucker
Falls
Lodge
Woman's Missionary Society of the Baptist Church
Florence
Mildred Bailey
Jessie Lamley
Dierks
Morzontown
Theo Turnley
Grafton
Georgia Rogers
Newhute
Ethel Trowbridge
Sne Ucker
Myra Cline
Lena Shrader
Gladys Adams
Mabel Leggett
Genevieve Mouser
Richard Funk
Fellowsville
Jack Born
Gladesville
Frank Triplett
Carl ‘Tucker
Hinkle
Terra Alta
James Davison
Cleveland, O
Nellie Squires
Florence Bailey
Henry Squires
Sanford McBee
Ridgedale
James Sharp
Elmer Valinach
Uniontown
US Hits Over Sixty Million Licensed Auto Drivers
A historic milestone shows the United States now has more than 60 million licensed drivers in active road use. Authorities note continued growth driven by population, mobility needs, and expanding licensing access across states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Memorial Service Planned by Naomi Chapter No 12
A memorial service will be held Thursday night May 25 during Naomi Chapter No 12 Order of the Eastern Star regular meeting. It honors chapter members Mary Elizabeth McFarland Edith White Benjamin Sayre Lena Collins George Drainer William Hart Em tie Leamon B F Dotson Ference Wittman and Pas Grand patrons J A Alfred Taylor C R Martin Fred Schmeichel who died this year. Afterward initiation and refreshments will be provided by Ada Mae Withers chairing team including Elsie Watkins Minette Watkins Pearl Waugh Bertha Wells Audra White Winefred Westfall Mabel White Grace White Florence Wilkinson Emily Williams Ruth Wright Maxine Stewart Ruth Nose.
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Naomi Chapter No
Order of the Eastern Star
Mary Elizabeth McFarland
Edith White
Benjamin Sayre
Lena Collins
George Drainer
William Hart
Emtie Leamon
B. F. Dotson
Ference Wittman
Naomi Chapter 12
J. A. Alfred Taylor
C.R. Martin
Fred Schmeichel
Pas
Ada Mae Withers
Elsie Watkins
Minette Watkins
Pearl Waugh
Bertha Wells
Audra White
Winefred Westfall
Mabel White
Grace White
Florence Wilkinson
Emily Williams
Ruth Wright
Maxine Stewart
Ruth Nose
Space Saving Hints For Hollywood Beds In The Home
The Sentinel Homemaker offers bedroom space saving ideas notably the Hollywood bed. By removing both foot and head boards several inches are gained and walls can carry a full length headboard. A paded slipcovered plywood headboard can be mounted behind mattresses to keep a warm coordinated bedspread look.
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Sentinel
Hollywood
Obese Mice Use More Energy Than Thinner Peers Says Study
Dr Ruth Mc Clintock reported to the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology that hereditarily obese mice burned more energy than thinner, more active counterparts. Energy use measured with water containing heavy hydrogen and heavy oxygen. Queen Victoria reigned 63 years, longer than any prior British monarch.
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Chicago
Ruth McClintock
Federation of American Societies For Experimental Biology
Victoria
Home Ec Tea at Grafton High May 15
The second period home economics class at Grafton High held a tea on May 15 from 4 15 to 5 p m. Judy Ringler presided at the tea table with hostesses Carrie McCartney Jo Ann Boyce Norma Vandercrift Sue Gabbert Marion Pratt and aides including Sandra Bolyard Almedia Colebank Dorothy Knotts Esther Kirby Elizabeth Kisamore Alice Bowman Jane Weaver Patty Outright Nancy Denton. Guests listed include Mrs Hersel McCartney Mrs Frank Poling Miss Marjorie Terry Mrs Charles Bowman Mrs Juanita Ridenour Mrs Pearl Pratte Mrs Gladys McVicker Nancy Weaver Sandra Weaver Mrs J L Evans Jr Maurice Beck and many others.
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Grafton High School
Judy Ringler
Carrie McCartney
Jo Ann Boyce
Norma Vandercrift
Sue Gabbert
Marion Pratt
Sandra Bolyard
Almedia Colebank
Dorothy Knotts
Esther Kirby
Elizabeth Kisamore
Alice Bowman
Jane Weaver
Patty Outright
Nancy Denton
Hersel McCartney
Frank Poling
Marjorie Terry
Charles Bowman
Juanita Ridenour
Pearl Pratte
Gladys McVicker
Nancy ,Weaver
Sandra Weaver
J. L. Evans, Jr
Maurice Beck
P. V- Ringler
Hazel Evans
Sherman Haselden
Ron W. Walter
Barbara Cather
Hortense Mumford
Ruth Batten
Patty Gawthrop
Patty Wagner
F. C. Waggoner
Robert Begley
Clyde Wiland
Eugene Cutright
Leonard Knotts
C.R. Cather
Rosemary Denton
Burdette
Mildred Sinsel
John Robinson
Roy Vandergrift
UACE Meeting Scheduled at Bethany Baptist Church
The Union Association of Christian Education plans a May 23 convention at Bethany Baptist Church in Hall West Virginia with Rev Clyde Bush presiding. The theme is Study to Show Thyself Approved and speakers include Rev Herbert Alltop Roscoe Jackson James Weaver Dr Ward Hibbs Rev Fell Kennedy and Dr Asa Harris Jr. A benediction luncheon and afternoon program are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Association of Christian Education
Bethany Baptist Church
Hall
W. Va
Clyde Bush
Herbert Alltop
Roscoe Jackson
James Weaver
Ward W. Hibbs
Fell Kennedy
Asa B. Harris, Jr
Wesley Chapel Shower Recalls Surprise Baby Shower
A surprise baby shower was held for Mrs. Shirley Goff at the Charles Bartlett home on Wednesday night. Guests included Mrs. Noel Goodwin and many others, with gifts and refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Goff
Charles Bartlett
Goff
Noel Goodwin
Charlotte Goodwin
Bessie Wolfe
Flossie Hovatter
Dana Powell
Mary Haller
Stranda Dillon
Sarah Dillon
Kate Mantz
Mary Hovatter
James McCauley
Lucille Bartlett
Dortha Knotts
Dot Guthrie
Jean Larue
Hayward Dillon
Mrs
Herbert Dillon
Postal Auxiliary Plans To Picnic
The National Postal Auxiliary held its May meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs Shoemaker on Emory Street. The president led the session, and a hostess package was presented to Mrs Pauline Parkhill. A June picnic is planned at the Tygarts. Refreshments followed, with many local members in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoemaker
Emory St
Pauline Parkhill
William Henderson
Tygarts
Joseph Ondo
WA Henderson
Truman McVicker
Wilbur Fauley
James Fletcher
James’ O. Parkhill
Bud. Shoemaker
B and O Veterans Elect Delegate for Wheeling Convention
The Baltimors and Ohio Veterans of Grafton announce Bernard Hoffman as delegate for the 27th annual B and O Veterans convention to be held at the McClure Hotel Wheeling May 23 34. Members require at least 20 years service. The ladies auxiliary plans a concurrent meeting with special trains expected from Pittsburgh and Parkersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimors
Ohio Veterans of Grafton
Bernard Hoffman
Grafton
McClure Hotel
Wheeling
Pittsburgh
Parkersburg
Two Night Service at Laurel Mountain Church May 25 and 90
A two night service at Laurel Mountain Christian Church begins at 7 30 pm with Rev Carl Reid of Blimpsor as speaker. Special music is planned and all invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel Mountain Christian Chutc
Carl Reid
Blimpsor
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