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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1955

Page

3

Lucinda Grafton and Philippi Home Birthday Party

Mrs. Lucinda Woodford celebrated her 98th birthday at the home of Lonnie Phillips among five children. The Phillips home held guests including Willie Bartlett Robert McDaniel Don Miller Woodford Murphy and families. Music conversation flowers and refreshments filled an evening honoring the elder Woodford who remains active in her later years.

Lucinda Woodford Lonnie Phillips Woodford Grafton Phillips Willie Bartlett Robert McDaniel

Carder Bible Glass To Meet Carder Bible Class

Members of the Bailey Methodist church will meet for a Bible class session hosted by Mrs Merle Crouse and others. Several Miniortom and neighboring residents are listed as guests and visitors, with numerous names and local connections noted, reflecting a busy community gathering.

Sai Bailey Jral Methodist Merle Crouse Waller Iain Bissittess Caren J Gdodowin Minerton Andy Dwane George Jackie Sandy Clarksburg Bannon Biffle Bubs Sandy Hugh Miller Lloyd Waller Joseph Ruse Ass. Gabel ‘Bensky Robert Maite H.C. Caldwell Robert Harman Bridgeport Marie Bailey Thomas Baley Robert Harmman Thomas Bailey Thelma Ritne Hamirick William Nestor Butane Slevenger Flemingtoft Sant ‘Merle Cuttip Iss Int Ve Norfolk Vale Mike Uttso Steve Simon Marg Clinton C. Mitchell Webster

Anti-Spouse Evidence Gets New Legal Twist

Springfield, Ill. The Illinois attorney general disputes the belief that marriage bars testimony. Atty. Gen. Latham Castle issues an opinion saying the rule applies only to confidential communications during marriage, not to pre marriage communications and events.

Springfield Illnois Latham Castle Illinois- Castig

Calendar notes for county clubs and groups

May 24 DAR meets at 7 30 p m at Mrs Carrie Sellers 304 Haislip Rupert Sinsel Clarksburg guest speaker May 26 Delta Nu Chapter Ep silon Epsilon Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle meets 7 30 p m at youth center hostesses Grace Marie Bartlett Pat Ribey Ruby Rutherford Katie Gerard Helen White Eleanor Cleavenger June 6 Taylor County Young Democrats meet 7 30 p m at Court House

DAR Carrie Sellers Haislip Street Rupert Sinsel Clarksburg Delta Nu Chapter Epsilon Epsilon Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle Grace Marie Bartlett Pat Ribey Ruby Rutherford Kat~ie Gerard Helen White Eleanor Cleavenger Taylor County

Wesley Chapel Notes Of Interest Guests and Visitors

Notes of interest list social visits across Wesley Chapel with families from Hovatter Wolfe Dillon and Bonner. Guests included Ellis Wolfe Genn Burns Ralph Wolfe and others visiting Sidney Buckhannon St George and Baltimore. Local households hosted relatives and friends during spring gatherings.

Willis Hovatter Ellis Wolfe Genn Burns Ralph Wolfe Cecil Wolfe Kenneth Hovatter Rhoda Hovatter Sidney, D Bill Bonner Sharon Bill Smith Baltimore Opal Patty Nestor Willis Nestor Bert Shaffer St. George Denzil Summers Buckhannon Bud Smith W. A. Bonner Hayward Dillon Patty Hovatter Keneth Hovatter Evelyn Knotts Mary Jo Sharp Sharon Keller Ed Dillo E. N. Dillon Amanda Johnson J. Nestor Ogden Richman Anetta Williams

Jolly Juniors Demonstrate Work At State Meeting

At Clarksburg Stonewall Jackson Hotel the Jolly Juniors No. 12 shown ritual work of the Junior Grove with Beverly Ann Price presiding. National officials spoke, two drill teams performed, a tea followed served by Miriam Nestor. Attending juniors and staff listed include Anita Arble through Katie Gerard with many names and roles noted.

Jolly Juniors Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle Clarksburg Stonewall Jackson Hotel Junior Grove Beverly Ann Price Florence H. Jensen National Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle Henrietti Snyder National First Faye Kay Littman Miriam Nestor Anita Arble Vickie Annan Sandra Burton Rosalie Corio Doris Ellers Mary Bonita Facemire Jo Ellen Foley Elizabeth Grow Janice Heldrith Martha Henderson Mary Hinkins Carol Skaggs Donna Smith Norma Smith Patrica Smith Carol Knight Carmilla Idoni Barbara Simons Edith Jo Foley Martha Shanabarger Virginia Peters Trecia McKeen Ruth. Price Katie Gerard

Woman's Society Elects Officers at Evans Chapel

New officers were named at a Woman's Society of Christian Service meeting at Evans Chapel Methodist Church. Officers include Mrs. Claud Newton president, Mrs. Charles Ballard vice president, Mrs. Raymond Bartlett promotion secretary, Mrs. George Post treasurer, Mrs. Charles Whitehair secretary, Mrs. Stanley Davis social Christian relations, Mrs. Roy Davis supply work, Mrs. Claid Post status of women, and Mrs. Thomas Turnbull children's work. The lesson was led by Mrs. Cleveland, Bryan assisted by Mrs. Claud Past and Mrs. Stanley Davis. Devolions on Be You Doers for the Word were given by Mrs. Claud Newlan. Plans for a hot dog social in July and pledges were signed to the missions. Refreshments were served by several members. Mrs. Claid Post will host in June and Mrs. George Post will lead the dessert.

Woman's’ Society of Christian ‘Service Evans Chapel Methodist Church Claud Newton Charles Ballard Raymond Bartlett George Post Charles Whitehair Stanley Davis Soclal Christian Relations Roy “Davis Claid Post Status of Thomas Turnbull Rehildren Cleveland Bryan Claud ‘Past Claud 'Newlan Moyer Aida Moyr Ballard Bryah George ‘Post Whitefair Annié Post Earl Neal Newton Desson

Twin daughters born to Haller family in Grafton

Mr and Mrs Harold Haller Jr of Route 1 Grafton welcomed twin daughters born at 1045 and 1054 PM yesterday the first weighing five pounds six ounces and the second six pounds four ounces Mr and Mrs Kenneth Rutherford of Route 4 Grafton welcomed an eight pound eight and a half ounce son born at 335 AM today

Harold Haller, Jr Route 1 Grafton Kenneth.b. Rutherford Route 4

Hospital Admissions and Discharges List May 23

Hospital admissions on May 23 include James Guthrie Washington Patty Mc Gee Haislip William Jefferies Rt 3 City Charles Rogers Rt 5 City Sandra Eisner Rt 1 City Mary Haller Rt 1 City. Discharges on May 23 include Warren Davisson Independence Karen Kepner Rt 4 City Flossie Rob inson Montsville Patty McGee Haislip Roy Rogers Rt 2 City Vivian Shahan Tunnelton Shirley Slaton Rt 5 City.

James Guthrie Washington Patty Mc Vivian Shahan Shirley Slaton Rt. 5 Oesie

Moose Club Opens GHS Alumni Home For Weekend Meet

The Grafton Moose Club will open its doors Sunday night to Grafton High School alumni in conjunction with a Saturday banquet and dance. Officials say the open house gives graduates a place to reunite and visit over the weekend, inviting every GHS graduate.

Grafton Moose Club Grafton High School Sugurar Moose Grafton High

When in Rome junior miss sponsor list

Names listed for sponsor roles include Mrs. Bessie Louzy Mr. Deloris Louzy Mrs. Lucille McKeen Mrs. Woodrow Annon Mrs. Ruth Smith Mrs. Norma Smith Mrs. Doris Corto Mrs. W. W. Smith Mrs. Miriam Nestor Mrs. Pauline Keener Miss Marion Gough and Miss Grace Marie Bartlett.

Sponsor Bessie Louzy Deloris Louzy Lucille McKeen Woodrow Annon Ruth Smith Norma Smith Doris Corto W. W. Smith Miriam Nestor Pauline Keener Marion Gough Grace Marie Bartlett

Alumni Memorial Weekend Guest Notice

Memorial Day weekend approaches and residents are invited to share guest information for the Alumni celebration and Memorial parade. Call 514 or 55 and ask for the Society Editor to publish details of visiting friends and family.

The Sentinel

Growth theme guides Simpson Lenora Leach 4 H Club meeting

The Simpson Lenora Leach 4 H Club met at leader Mrs George Post home with Growth as the theme. Reading and meditations were led by Warren Lee Post and Richard Collins, planning a community trash cleanup with barrels at two stores and a June 13 project exhibit at the Methodist church dining room.

George Post Warren Lee Post Richard Collins Methodist Church

Notice on Union Barber Shops May Week Hours

All union barber shops stay open all week of May 23 through May 28. Shops will be closed from May 28 to June 2.

Mountaineer 4-H Plans Camp Visit

Mountaineer 4-H Club discussed attending camp in June at a meeting held at leader Leonard Laces home. Floyd Summers, president, led the business and Sandra Lemmon read the scripture. A bake sale was planned for May 28 and refreshments were served during the social hour.

Mountaineer 4-H Club Leonard Laces Floyd Summers Sandra’ Lemmon Lucas Helen Fleming David Summers Sylvia Summers Sandra Lemmon Larry Lemmon Betty Lucas Brenda , Lucas Leonard Lucas

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Lucinda Philippi Carder Bible, Glass Yuesday Rappi Wesley Chapel Strands Dillon Jolly Woman's Society Moose Club GHS Rome Debbie Reynolds Japan Far East Tokyo International Juanita Green Paulette Fleming David Barney David Barny Paul Skidmore Warren Rodney Post Anna Jane Charles David Kinsey Jerry Simons Nyoka Virginia Lois Felton C. R. Kinsey D. C Bud” Phelps Elyria Ohio Gleaners Gerald Riffle Akron Selvey Bertlett Catherine Dorothy Leach James Westfall Esta Lake Simpson Parker Selvey Adolphus Leach James Preston Sr Wendel Road D. C. Phelps Roland Charles Cynthia Robert Wilson Ida May Josie Lipscomb Aator Philipp Hospital Howard Wyckoff Fot Howard Kuhnes Mountaineer Tappan Gas Range Siehler Furniture CO West Furniture Latrobe ‘Sr County Court House Main Street W. Va Home Insurance Agency & Real Estate Fourth Street West Virginia DCSA Clarksburg Dairy Co. Garvin’s Jersey Farm Imperial Ice Cream Co Glasses Daily Wheeling, W. Va Clarksburg, W. Va Dcsa Farms Dairymen’s Cooperative Sales Association
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