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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1956
Page
3
A local church group for young Methodists held a naming and birthday gathering on Thursday May 24. The event featured guest speakers and community fellowship aimed at fostering youth engagement within the congregation.
Rosemont hosts Sub-district Methodist Young Adults meeting at Bayleytown Church. Officers for 1956-57 include President Thelma Fleming and vice president Elmer Hovatter. secretary Jean Riggleman. treasurer Marion Hicks. pianist Patty Devart. councilor Rev J H Carson. publicity secretary Alice Poling. Meeting featured covered dish dinner and devotional service led by Louise Arble. business session led by Dorsey Goodwin. June council at St John’s June 18. July Rally July 16 with a Wiener Roast.
Hospital admissions include Joann Boyles on Rt. 1 and Ellen Kinney on Third St. Discharges list Ethel Moorehead on Letrobe St and Geraldine Johnson in Newburg. Names appear with street addresses in West Francis, West Main, Lincoln, Francis, and Tunnelton locations.
May 7 Naomi Chapter No 12 Eastern Star Centennial celebration at Masozile Hall 8 p.m. May 24 Rainbow for Girls advisory board at Mazonie Temple 7 30 p.m. before chapter. May 24 Wickwire Farm Women’s Club at Mrs. William Kiger’s home 1 30 p.m. May 24 Delta Nu Cooper to Phi Lambda Sorority S F W C at Grafton Hotel 7 30 p.m. Mostesses listed. May 24 Haymond P T A covered dish dinner 6 30 p.m. at school. May 25 VF W Auxiliary meet at Post Home night. May 25 Protective Home Circle 7 30 p.m. D A Tall state deputy present. May 28 Ladies Society of B of L F and E at K P Hall 8 p.m.
A local poultry dealer at the Fred Miller Theater in Milwaukee surprised actors by tossing a 24-pound turkey to celebrate after a performance. The troupe reportedly served the bird at a party following the event.
Eagles Auxiliary met in regular session at the Aerie Home with President Helen Bassett presiding. Plans were made for a memorial service and past madam president C.Y. A joint installation of officers for the Aerie and Auxiliary is scheduled for Thursday June 7. A penny auction and refreshments followed, with members Zella Poling Dora Whetsell Pearl Smith Thelma Shahan Ceciley Losh Anne Linn Princes Robinson Sabina Linn Alta Grow Irene Frey Pearl Carney Esther Nestor Alberta Bonner Kathryn Robinson Zelda Polin and Helen Bussett attending.
A robin entered through an open window at Vera Bennett's home in West Bampton, nesting atop an encyclopedia. The incident occurred as the bird hatched young, highlighting an unusual education themed event.
Liberty Class of the Blueville Methodist Church met at Donna Current's home on May 17 for devotionals and a business session. The next gathering will be a wiener roast at Linda Brown's home with refreshments by Mrs Current. Attendees included Linda Brown Rita Blue Donna Current Larry Nose Edward Mee near Wally Shafferman Dotti Lou Robinson Karen Weaver and teacher Jessle Rogers. SIMPSON PERSONALS Mr and Mrs Merle McDaniel and children Roger Jimmy Pattie were dinner guests of Homer I McDaniel family of Phillppi. Mrs Etta Baker returned home to Williamsport Maryland after visiting Okey Gibson and family. Lilburn Crumlin of Fairport Ohio visited with family and friends. The American farmer won more petroleum power in tractors trucks autos and self propelled implements than is used by all other industries combined.
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