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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1949

Page

3

District President Will Install Officers Of Grafton Club

Mrs Frank Blake of Lost Creek will install new officers of the Grafton Womans Club at the May Dinner at St Pauls Methodist church. The district president will appoint president Musgrove and other officers, plus Kunst and Fisher in department roles. Guest speaker Mrs William Myers of Clarksburg reviews The Running of the Tide about Salem ships. Dinner served by St Pauls WSCS with music by Miss Marcia Malone and Calvin Morrison.

Grafton Womans Club Frank Blake Lost Creek St. Pauls Methodist Church Blake Woman's Club Musgrove 0. W. Hoffman Joseph Evans Barbara Drainer W. P. Turner Walter G. H Kunst Rhea Fisher William Myers Clarksburg Eloise Kerr Grafton Salem St. Paul's WSCS A. E. Leonard Guy Ringler J. H. Robinson

Work Together 4 H Club Educational Meet at Blueville School

Work Together 4-H Club held an educational meeting at Blueville school with poultry judging led by Ralph Fike and Larry Hughes Brown student from Thorn ton. Francis Wolfe showed a movie and Linda Woodyard demonstrated sewing care as members listed points on the board after judging. Attendees included Linda Woodyard Jackie Coole Gordon Kent Bobbie McCue Jean Hinkins Loretta DeMoss Carol Hedrick Patty Wolfe Earl Carrothers and leader Mrs Francis Wolfe.

Larry Hughes Brown Thornton Lo Ag F.C. Walgoner Ralph Fike Blueville West Virginia Francis Wolfe Linda Woodyard G. H. Kent Jackie Coole Gordon Kent Bobbie McCue Jean Hinkins Loretta DeMoss Carol Hedrick Patty Wolfe Earl Carrothers

Home Economics Tea and Woodmen Circle Meet at Clarksburg

A Clarksburg High School afternoon hosted a Home Economics Class tea with about fifty guests supervised by Miss Nellie Cook. The event showcased sewing class garments and floral decor, with Miss Sylvia Waggoner at the tea table and a host of committee members assisting. Separately, Woodmen Circles held a convention at the Stonewall Jackson Hotel led by Mrs Faye K Littman with a banquet, installation of state officers, and a memorial for deceased members. The report notes ongoing talks on a contract with U S Steel and mentions regional mining facts.

Nellie Cook Sylvia Waggoner Mary Fitzwater Ruby Britton Jo Bilen Hill Eva Jean Bolyard Marlon Withers Jackie Roomsourg Lula Griffith Mable Gox Ramona Ellers Lucas Ardithe Moore Norma Cochran Patty Galliher Doris Rogers Wilma Lander Lois Johnson Faye K. Littman Grafton Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle Maryland District of Columbia West Virginia SFWC Stonewall Jackson Roy Ash Clarksburg Ing Lewis U.S. Steel Val Miriam Nestor

Eastern Star Meet Programs And Officer Elections

Mrs O J Fleming and Wayne Dougherty led the Eastern Star Women’s subunit through a year end meeting at the Masonic Temple. Poems were read and solos performed as officers were elected including president Bertha Shafer and vice presidents Goff and Yates. Donations supported the Youth Planning Council and the library report noted April readings and recent donations. A dessert reception followed in the newly decorated banquet room hosted by Mildred Carpenter and assistants.

O. J. Fleming Wayne Daugherty Eastern Star Womans Masonic Temple Reba McDermott Dougherty Mildred Debendarfer Margaret Cather Bertha C. Shafer Iva Goff Grace Yates Mary Hoffman Susan Monroe Youth Planning Council Ida Williams Rhea Fisher Sylvia Sorbello George E. Lockwood Mildred Carpenter Genevieve Carpenter Florence Wittman Florence Fleming

Moves and Visits Highlight Local Notices

Moves residence Fred Swisher from Route 1 to 1128 Lowell street Fairmont where he receives nursing care in the home of Mrs Mary Allan Wallman. Clyde Sister of 439 W Washington street left for Fredericksburg Va to visit sister Mrs J A Monroe and attend wedding of her son Dorsey to Miss Joye Wright on May 28. Hospital news admits to City hospital over weekend include Robert D Kerns Route 1 Simpson Jessie Reed Route 4 Roberta Thomas West Main Street Clay Sapp Newburg Betty Mae Waggoner Newburg Mrs Lumma Harris Newbrg Minnie Pearl Knight Thornton Kathleen Grimm Tunnelton and Mary Densmore Mackin Street. Discharges include A Blaine Jennings Newburg Mary Ellen Huffman Route 1 Simpson Lota Phillips Akron Ohio John Thomas Lynch Flemington Glenna Hovf atter Route 1 Thornton Wilma Haymond Clarksburg Donald Shaffer Route 5 Grafton June Osborne East Wilford Juanita Ridenour West Main Street Willard Bolyzra Route 1 Tunnelton John Leo Paling Route 1 Pearl McCartney Lincoln Street Eva L Freeze Route 1 The Hot Springs of Arkansas 47 are government owned and operated springs in US. Jamestown Va glassware made in 1609 first America exported item.

Mr. Clyde W. Washington Street Predericksburg J. A. Monroe Dorsey Joye Wright Robert D. Kerns Simpson Jessie Reed Roberta Thomas West Main Street Clay Sapp Newburg Betty Mae Waggoner Akron Ohio John’ Thomas Lynch Flemington Glenna Hofvatter Thornton Wilma Haymond Clarksburg Donald Shaffer Grafton June Osborne East Wilford Juanita Ridenour West Main Istreet Willard Bolyzra

North Dakota Leads In Wheat Production Among States

North Dakota ranks first among 48 states in producing spring and durum wheat, outpacing all rivals in total output and reinforcing its role in U S agriculture.

North Dakota

Coming Events for May 26 and 28 in Local Clubs

The May 26 regular meeting of the ladies auxiliary of the fire department will be at the Fire Hall at p.m hosted by Mrs Ruth Smith and Mrs Mary Custer. Wives of firefighters and mothers of Fire Maidens are invited. Also on May 26 Susan B Cov Nurse's Association District No 9 meets at Moose Home at 5 30 p.m. On May 28 Mountaineer Council No 44 Junior Order United American Mechanics meets at the VFW hall on East Main Street at 8 2 m.

Fire Department Ruth Smith Mary Custer Susan B. Cov. Nurse's Association T Ike Moose Mountaineer Council Junior Order United American Mechanics VFW East Main Street

Malone's Drug Store Te-ol Best Seller Ad

A Malone's Drug Store advertisement touts Te-ol as the top selling antiseptic for athletes foot. The copy claims the germ is deep and needs reach to kill, with Te-ol containing 90 percent alcohol and penetrating to reach more germs. A 35 cent money back offer promises satisfaction within one hour from any druggist.

Malone

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