Local club calendar entries for late May events
May schedules list meetings for American Legion Aux Mary at 8 p m in YMCA rooms Pruntytown Homemaker s Club at 7 30 p m in Pruntytown Methodist Church annex Delta Nu Chapter Tau Phi Lambda Sorority Supreme Forest Woodman Circle meet at Grafton Hotel 7 30 p m Initiation and book review Hostesses named May 24 covered dish dinner at 6 a m VFW post home for memorial cottage fundraiser Birthdays noted May 27 Loyal Class St Paul s Lutheran Church host at Abel home May 28 Alpha Mu Chapter Beta Sigma Phi 8 p m Brownlow Park home Co host Helen Hussion May 28 Elizabeth Cummins Jackson Chapter DAR home 7 30 p m May 30 St Augustine alumni banquet 6 30 p m social center reservations by phone before May 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Aux- Mary
YMCA
Pruntytown
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
John Abel
John L. Wittman
Alpha Mu
Beta Sigma Phi
Joan Hawkins
Brownlow Park
Helen Hussion
Elizabeth Cummins Jackson
DAR
Alice Chamberlain
St. Augustine
Personal notes on Brownlow visitors and church group
Mr and Mrs W A Myers of Brownlow have returned home from Indianapolis after visiting their son W D Myers and family. Mrs George Shroyer Mrs J H Shinzleton and Mrs C F Shefer of St Johns Methodist Church attended an organization meeting in Clarksburg for the new Methodist Hospital formerly Union Protestant Hospital. The condition of Mrs Delmar Guy Brown of Blueville who suffered a stroke Tuesday is reported satisfactory. Mrs Brown is a patient in Grafton City Hospital. Mr and Mrs Dana Barker of Blueville are visiting their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Cleyton White and family of Oakland Md.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Myers
Brownlow
Indianapolis
Ind
W. D. Myers
George Shroyer
J. H. Shinzleton
C.F. Shefer
St. John’s Methodist Church
First Methodist Church
Clarksburg
New Methodist Hospital
Union Protestant Hospital
Delmar Guy Brown
Blueville
Brown
Grafton City Hospital
Dana Barker
Cleyton White
Oakland, Md
Hospital admissions and discharges dated May 22
The list records admissions including Cynthia Martin on W Washington St Henry Lewis on Grand St Myrtle Jennings on Bishop Ave and discharges dated May 22 for Helen Sanders in Tunnelton Okey Peters Delma Bennett Moatsville Norma Mayle Doris Thorn June Pearson W Wilford Sr Jean Marsh plus staff at the enack bar namely Mrs Rhea Fisher Mrs Manford Shafer Mrs Frid Kunst and Mrs Robert Gerkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynthia Martin
W. Washington St
Henry Lewis
Grand St
Myrtle Jennings
Bishop Ave
Helen Sanders
Tunnelton
Okey Peters
Simpson
Delma Bennett
Moatsville
Norma Mayle
Doris Thorn
Thornton June Pearson
W. Wilford Sr
Jean Marsh
Market St
Enack
Rhea Fisher
Manford Shafer
Frid Kunst
Robert Gerkins
Coffman Births Daughter in Grafton City Hospital
Mr and Mrs Cleo Coffman of Grafton Rt 3 announce the birth of a daughter at Graf ton City Hospital at 2 19 a m May 22 weighing seven pounds 414 ounces
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleo Coffman
Grafton
Rt. 3
Grafton City Hospital
Union Council Holds Session
The Union Christian Council met at Louise McDaniel's home for the regular monthly gathering. Mrs Bertha Ferguson led devotional from Matthew 28, followed by the Lord's Prayer. The business session was chaired by the president, plans included sending cards to sick members. Louise McDaniel hosted a dessert after reports by Mrs Peters and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Union Christian Council of the
Louise McDaniel
Bertham Ferguson
Matthew &S
Bertha Ferguson
Lelia Peters
May Keener
Edith McDaniel
Eva. Elis
Fanny Abel
Ferguson
Peters
Keener
Mother's Day Observances Featured By Church Groups
A county pageant of Mother's Day events spans a W M S meeting at First Baptist Church with junior and senior high girls hosting a covered dish dinner. Rev Harry T Rowe led grace while Miss Mildred Courtney read scripture and Miss Sandra Wagner sang. A Bangor Maine tribute to mothers via a St Marys Sodality Council talk praised motherhood and Anna Jarvis's idea. The Boston priest Rev John King extolled maternal sacrifice and the sacred role of women in society and faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Mildred Courtney
Harry T. Rowe
Mada Robinson
Sandra Wagner
Jesus
Frank Crislip
Fannie Daugherty
Ky Daugherty
Mary Williams
Sharon McKeen
Beatrice Walls
Glenna McAfee
Rowe
Sandra Wagoner
Carol Knight
Paty Shanes
Linda Bolyard
Ellen Warder
Carrie Idoni
Roberta Harter
Asia Streets
Eva Polin
Melba Stilwell
Elsie Hardy
Opal Bryan
Chrislip
Gelnnis Huffman
Katie Barker
McAfee
Ada Robinson
Pearl Bennett
Marcil Williams
Laura Reynolds
Rose Murphy
Fay Post
Rose Grinnan
Lee Linn
Isa Walls
Fannie Able
Anna Jarvis
Grafton
St. Mary’s Sodality Council
Bangor
Maine
Boston
Sentinel
All Grafton
John King
Mary
Mother
Nestorville WSCS Club Sets June Meeting
The Woman's Society of Christian Service at the Methodist Church met Saturday at the parsonage with Mrs. Zelam Stewart as host. Emma Jeen Moore led the program on the theme We give Because We Love. Rose Righmen presided over business. Refreshments served to listed members and guests. next gathering set for the third Saturday in June at Mildred Frey’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
Methodist Church
Zelam Stewart
Emma Jeen Moore
Rose Righmen
Opal Howdershelt
Emma Jean Moore
Mildred Frey
Lillie Perky
Doshia Marsh
Edyth Howdershelt
Ena Shaw
Louise Rightman
Rosa Righman
Gloria Howdershelt
Sandra Moore
Carolyn Stewart
Michael
Glenn Righman
Family Visits Across Town Trace Weekend Travel
A jumble of social calls and visits fills a Cambridge Mass report and nearby towns. Relations tied by marriage and friendship appear in gatherings at the Kirkpatricks, Humphreys, Nestors, and Righmans with trips to Grafton Philippi Clarksburg and Mine Hugh Humphrey noted. The piece threads together weekend movements and family connections through multiple households.
Rebekahs Attend District No 5 Convention
Five members of Grafton Rebekah Lodge attended the District No 5 convention at Farmington on May 18 led by Ruth Price district deputy president. Nine lodges from Taylor Marion and Monongalia counties and 106 members registered. Grafton won the banner for best lodge activity report. LaDonna Tucker was their delegate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
la- Donna Tucker
Goldie Utsinger
Noble Grand
Alverda Moran
Myrtle Colebank
Mrs. Warder
LaDonna Tucker
MYF Installs New Officers
The Rev Charles C Scraggin led installation of Methdist Youth Fellowship and Young Adult Class officers at Raymond Church after the final conference service. MYF officers installed include Dora Knotts president Eddie Satterfield first vice president Robert Riggleman second vice president Patricia Sterfield secretary Jane Weaver treasurer adult counselor Mrs Herbert Boyles Joe Fawcett Harold Riggleman Mason Moats and Herbert Boyles. Young Adult Class officers elected Moats president Dora Knotts secretary and Jon Fawcett treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles C. Scraggin
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Raymond Church
Dora Knotts
Eddie Satterfield
Robert Riggleman
Patricia Sterfield
Jane Weaver
Herbert Boyles
Joe Fawc
Message on Mary and Mother's Day by Father King
Father King extols the sacred role of mothers and the vital link to Mary and Jesus. He urges devotion, unity with Mary, and steadfast faith to guide a troubled world, noting a planned visit to Grafton, the birthplace of Mother's Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brothers and Sisters of
Jesus Christ
Mary
Jesus
King
Grafton
Flemington High Prom Sets Evening in Paris Theme
Flemington High School held its junior senior prom on Saturday May 18 in the gym with a sidewalk cafe setup under colored lights. Miss Nancy Johnson was crowned queen with Ronald Kitne as escort, and Izetta Kelley named maid of honor. LaRosa Orchestra provided music while juniors served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Flemington High School
Schoo Gymnasium
Charles Kinsey
Nancy Johnson
Ronald Kitne
Izetta Kelley
Hollis Gregory
Jeanette Cottrill
Norma Johnson
Betty Lou Cooper
Mary Collins
Fatty Dewart
Agnes Knight
LaRosa Orchestra
Clarksburg
Robert P. Johnson
Joe Piccolo
Lawson Burton
Edward Whitescarver
Calvin Morrison
Arden Swecker
John Finnley
Robert Shields
Leonard Cardot
Infant Sleep Cues and Soothing Techniques
Some babies show odd behaviors before sleep such as head banging rocking or knee jigs. Rhythms calm them and soft music or a warm sponge bath may help. Overactive haste by mothers can worsen restlessness. provide quiet companionship and opportunities to explore to ease tension.
Local People Escape Injury After Kansas City Tornado
Friends and relatives of Harold and J B White learn they escaped injury and property damage in the Kansas City tornado. Harold White, formerly Curry Motor Co. worker, is now with an insurance agency in Kansas City. A brief school session awarded $50 to school patrols for their Washington trip. Kenneth Little’s room won the home room prize for attendance. A polio clinic and well child immunization events are scheduled for Rosemont, Simpson, and Fremington schools on May 27 and 28, with Taylor County health nurse Glenice Cather in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy Jo McNeff
Raymond D. Neupert
Flemington High School
Charleston
West Virginia
Taylor County
R. Virgil Rohrbough
Free Schools
Kenneth Allen
Wells
Grafton
Raymond Neupert
Flemington
H. Chiff Hamilton
Rohrbough
Ramona Neupert
Omay McNeff
Ronald L Knotts
Rosemont
Rosemont Parent- Teacher’s Association
Glen Crouse
Lantz Singleton
William Nestor
Hollie Cleavenger
Mearl Spencer
Joe Seboria
Stephen Simon
Mareta Brown
Singleton
Roy Whiteman
Ramona Nea
Harold White
J. B. White
Maple Ave
Kansas City
White
Curry Motor Co
Fremington
Glenice Cather
Auxiliaries Of Hospitals Hold Meeting
The Monongahela General Hospital Auxiliary of Morgantown honored Mrs Anthony Battaglia of Weirton state president with a luncheon at the Coral Room Hotel Morgan Other state officers and guests included Mrs Paul Malone Mrs Paul Opp and Mrs Ralph Shahan plus Mrs Rhea Fisher The auxiliary aims to interpret hospital work to West Virginia residents assist facilities and share ideas for strengthening members More than 11 004 auxiliaries function in the United States and 14 in West Virginia with over 1 5 million workers in hospital auxiliary service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monongahela General Hospital
Morgantown
Anthony Battaglia
Weirton
Morgan
Paul Malone
Grafton
Paul Opp
Pairmont
Ralph Shahan
Rhea Fisher
West Virginia
United Fairs
California Admitted as Free State in 1850 Union
The last state admitted to the Union in 1850 was California. The entry marked the expansion of free state status and altered sectional balance ahead of the Civil War, with California entering as a free state following the Gold Rush era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Weekend Guests and Local Notices From Fairmont Area
Weekend visitors include Mr and Mrs Histort Ritter and their daughter and son in law of Washington DC visiting Rev and Mrs Ly Ritter. Cecil Ball attends Fairmont State? College and visits from his parents Mr and Mrs G H Ball. J H Scommelson stayed with Mr and Mrs Donald Sembelman on Bonica Road. George Hoffmen vacationing with daughter and son in law in Washington. Mrs Shirley Sembelman at Bonica Road visited by Mr and Mrs Louis Sembelman. School to close May 27. James FP Wilson from Shilo will teach next year and will be eligible for retirement at term end. Mrs Roberta Hoffman of Route 2 on two weeks vacation with relatives. Washington DC references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moatsey
Eli mi
MraoMarthe Gellang
Ginevra
Ray Ducky
Philipp
Histort Ritter
Cand
Washington
B.C
Pe Ly Rittery
Robert Coffman
Fairmont
Russell Coffian
Cecil Ball
Falmont State Clithé
Aix
jMx
G. H Ball
J. H. Scommelson
Donald Semmel
George Hoffmen
GA. Price
Washington, D
Shirley Semmelman
Bonica Road
Louis Semmelman
James FP. Wilson
Near Shilo
Roberta Hoffman
Route 2
Washington, D.C
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Stella Humphrey
Howard Philipps
Midway
Okey Stemple
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MYF
Flemington High Prom
Janice Bolton
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Cheryl Gray
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Karen Nestor Jit Shea
Pranceen Lemon
Cheryl Nestor
Carolyn Sue Hess
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