Grafton Knights Conclave and Local Weddings Highlight Weekend
Grafton women accompanied Sir Knights to the 80th annual Conclave of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of West Virginia in Fairmont. Eve lyn Loraine Shroyer of Grafton marries Herbert Richard Vandergrift at Mt. Lake Park Maryland. The ceremony was at noon with a single ring. The bride, a 1945 Gratton High grad, wore a plate and lily dress. The groom is from Morgantown road. Community calendar lists multiple club meetings from May 25 to May 31 across Pythian Sisters DAR Xi Kappa Beta Sigma Phi Women of the Moose and other groups.
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Grafton
Jorand Commandery
Knights “Templar
West Virginia
Fairmont
Charles G Corbin
George Smith
Paul Dowell
Louise Hart
Gus
Earl Blackburn
Kenneth Daugherty
Charlton Farmar
Hugh Dennison
Snow Hardman
Dorothy Hardman
Richard Tiged
Mildred Jenkins
George Coulson
Joseph ¥ Ivans
Garl E. Harman
Henry
G. Harter
Frank Kunst
Jesse Corbin
W. Smith
Paul W. Dow
William Er-Hart
Earl R. Sikekburn
C.H. Payne
Clarence
R. Knight
John B. Jensins_Bugh
Dennnison
Kenneth C
Daugherty
C. N. Harman
Clyde
Hardman
H. Richard Hodd
Richard N. Hardman
Ona C
Jeffreys
M. Hugh McDaniel
H. Coulson
Joseph Evans
As G. Carmen
Arlie G.B Erty
Carl E. Harman
Henry G. Harter
Prank L. Kunst
Tiaae H. McDaniel
Charles R. Skaggs
Paul W. Shahan
Knights of Grafton
York Court of
Jenkins
Knight
W. E Abt
Clyde Hardman
Corbij
Knights Templar
Tuest
Robert L. Shroyer
Evelyn Loraine
Herbert Richard Vandergrift
Roy Vandergrift
Morgantown Road
EUB
Mt. Lake Park
Blair Bunn
Pythian Sisters
Friendship Temple
K. of P. Hall
DAR
Frank Sellers
Sie Chamberlain
Xi Kappa
Beta Sicma Phi
Mary Elen Brown
High Street
New
Women of the Moose
Moose
Circle No. 2
Presbyterian Church
Lodge
Friendship Bible Class
First Church of Christ
Knottsville Wscs
Clare Lundy
Fred Forman
Tau Phi Lambda Sorority
Delta Nu
Supreme Forest Woodmen ‘Circle
Leion
Thelma de , Moss
Gloria Poling
Ellen Ting~lor
Ruth Royce
Nancy Tingler
Martha Kemple
Virginia Moran
St. Augustine
Cozy
First Baptist MS Circle Meets at McKeen Home
The First Baptist Church Circle No 3 of the Woman's Missionary Society held its May meeting at the home of Mrs Lucille McKeer off Francis Street Mrs Bernadine Duty president led a brief business session Refreshments were served to Mrs Duty Mrs Arlene Harter Mrs Mary Jean Marsh Mrs Helen Ondo Mrs Shirel Humphrey Buddy McKeen and Sondra McKeen
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Circle No
Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church
Lucille McKeer
Francis ‘Street
Bernadine Duty
Duty
Arlene Harter
Mary Jean Marsh
Helen Ondo
Shirel Humphrey
Buddy McKeen
Sondra McKeen
Hospital Admissions and Discharges May 24
May 24 hospital admissions include Polly Holloway of 220 Pearl, Louise DeRosa of Flemington, Noah Harvey of Rt. 1 Tunnelton, Demetta, Moyer at 540 W Main, Danny Roach Rt. 1. City discharges list Beatrice Edwards Rt. 1 Thornton, Madeline Lawrence Newburn, Mabel Boyles 229 Fanny, Teresa Clem 239 W Boyd, Betty Manley 314 Walnut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly Holloway
Pearl
Louise DeRosa
Flemington
Noah Harvey
Tunnelton
Demetta
Moyer
W. Main
Danny Roach
Beatrice Edwards
Thornton
Madeline Lawrence
Newburn
Mabel Boyles
Fanny
Teresa Clem
W. Boyd
Betty Manley
Walnut
Haymond Club Dinner And Quilt Event At Flor ence Watkins Home
Members of the Haymond Community Club held an all day quilting session and a covered dish dinner at the home of Mrs. Florence Watkins. The meeting was led by Mrs. Argyle Lucas. A hat sale showcased spring hats modeled by purchasers. Attendees included Flora Riggleman Eva Boyles Bertha Montgomery and many others.
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Haymond Community Club
Florence Watkins
Argyle Lucas
Flora Riggleman
Eva Boyles
Bertha Montgom
Marcelle Riggleman
Emily Poe
Lou Poe
Dottie Frank
Virgin Henderson
Nora Poe
Lula Travis
Mattie Jacobs
Nora Luzadder
Mary Armstrong
Ella Wood
Isa Rogers
Bernice Wood
Lula Carrothers
Ruth Owens
Mary Matthers
Lula Satterfield
Bertie Bolyard
Elizabeth Watkins
Ruby Thorn
Arlene Shackleford and
Kathleen Bolyard
Edith Watkins
Gladys Cooper
Hero Scout Saves Train Wins Medal for Bravery
James Baremore, 12, son of Mr and Mrs John Baremore of Shrewsbury, received a medal from Prisco Railroad officials for dialing the crew to a broken brake beam dragging under a 98 car freight. The halt prevented possible derailment and red flags were repaired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis P
James Baremore
John Baremore
Shrewsbury
Prisco Railroad
Andrews WSCS Circle Elects Class Officers
Circle No 1 of Andrews Methodist church elected officers at Hazel Norris home Brownlow Park. Ruby Ebert chairwoman Madeline Patton co chairwoman Bertha Wolfe secretary treasurer. Plans made for Junior and Senior banquet. Refreshments served. next meeting will be a picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle No. 1
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Andrews Methodist Church
Hazel Norris
Brownlow Park
Ruby Ebert
Madeline Patton
Bertha Wolfe
Norr
Delores Weaver
Ebert
Psiton
Wolfe
Edith Shingleton
Margaret Lambert
Mabel White
John Sayre
Anna Knotts
Mary Ellen Brown
Ruth Welsh
Arthur Godfrey Hip Operation Delayed
Arthur Godfrey's doctors delayed further hip operation and said no additional surgery is needed at this time. The 1981 automobile crash left him with a rebuilt hip, and he has used crutches since the earlier procedure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Godfrey
New York
Votes for Sale Ad in Carson City Nevada Appeal
Dorothy Hersey declared her vote could be bought in the upcoming election. An inserted ad offers her a vow to find a home for her mother and four kittens in exchange for support. The notice presents a political bribery angle in a local newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson City
Nev
Dorothy Hersey
Sav
Nevada
Brownie Scouts Celebrate Birthdays At Lincoln Street Meeting
Three Brownie Scouts marked birthdays at a Brownie meeting hosted by Mrs. Frank Humphrey on Lincoln Street. Honorees were Diane Polling Margaret Reneman and Mary Frances Furlow. A brief business session followed games and refreshments were served by Mrs. Eva Poling and Mrs. Virginia Sherman to listed guests and two visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownie
Frank Humphrey
Lincoln Street
Diane Polling
Margaret Reneman
Mary Frances Furlow
Eva Poling
Virginia Sherman
Linda Sherman
Kathleen Furlow
Sandra Riggleman
Patty Groves
Judith Ware
Patty Ware
Dora Lynn Thorp
Mary Anna Wolfe
Sandra Robinson
Edith Carol ‘Paugh
Sandra Humphrey
Diane Poling
Linda Dowell
Johnny Kerman
Sherry Humphrey
Tipsy opossum steals drinks at Pasadena store
In Pasadena California a molopossum nibbled bottle tops and tasted contents at a liquor store. Manager Bill Bush sought the culprit and found the animal sleeping in the window. The Humane Society supported the finding. An attendant tried to bag the intruder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasadena
Calif
Bill Bush
Ducky Helps Keep Yard Safe and Tidy in New London
Mr and Mrs Neil Morrison report their five year old pet duck Jerry protects the yard by fending off dogs and accompanying Mrs Morrison on shopping trips. The duck also keeps the garden clean by eating flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ducky
New London
Conn
Neil Morrison
Jerry
Spring dinner and senior honors at St Augustine High
The St August ine High School seniors were honored at a communion breakfast hosted by the Junior Class. Readings of the class will and history followed, with Father Carmine and Father Alfred as guests. co chairmen Barbara Ann Duffy and Patricia Ann Shay led the event amid spring decorations and tokens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Augustine High School
Robert Pugh
Rose Marie Tucker
Sara Sue Waters
Father Carmine
Alfred
Michael Hannon
Barbara Ann Duffy
Patricia Ann Shay
Ready To Serve Class Observes Three Birthdays
The Ready To Serve Class of First Baptist Church marked the birthdays of Asia Street Melba Stilwell and Lottie Shumaker during a church gathering. Mildred Courtney led devotion and scripture with group singing as attendees listed, with a guest, Arlie Hovatter. The next meeting is scheduled for June 7 at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Asia Street
Melba Stilwell
Lottie Shumaker
Mildred Courtney
Streets Perfumed by Workmen for Sanitation Week
Streets around the Vanderbilt Hotel were sprayed with perfume as part of New York City's Sanitation Week campaign. The effort aims to raise awareness of cleanliness and public hygiene in the city during the observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Vanderbilt Hotel
New York City
Governor Named Festival Marshal at Buckhannon Strawberry Fest
Buckhannon’s 1st Strawberry Festival on June 3 will crown Jane Gaston queen and feature Gov. William C. Marland as parade marshal. The 3 mile procession includes 19 bands and 30 plus floats in five sections, with a mass band concert of 1,000 high school musicians directed by Paul Joder of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckhannon
William C. Marland
Forrest Stump
Marland
Jane Gaston
H. J. Gaston
Paul Joder
Chicago
Optometry College Honors Dr Charles M Wells
Dr Charles M Wells a renowned optometrist has returned from Tulsa Jokla where he attended the Syntonic College of Optometry Assembly. He presented a paper on a new technique for certain cases and was made a Fellow and awarded the degree of F C C. He credited special research equipment not available to optometrists at present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Wells
Tulsa
Jokla
Syntonic College of Optometry Assembly
Wells
Lanza family celebrates birth with cigars in Hollywood
Actor singer Marlo Lanza handed out cigars in Hollywood today as Cedars at Lebanon Hospital welcomed a baby boy weighing five pounds twelve ounces. The couple also has two older sons and another child on the way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Marlo Lanza
Elizabeth Moats Birthday Party Feted by Parents
Elizabeth Ann Moats celebrated her sixteenth birthday at a party hosted by Mr and Mrs Albert Moats. Guests included Carrie Clevenger Jean Simpson Lois Had dix and many more. Family visits and travels are noted with relatives visiting Clem town Cassville Morgan Pa and Grafton. The snippet ends with a note that California grows a large share of grapes used for American wine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Ann Moats
Albert Moats
Carrie Clevenger
Jean Simpson
Lois Haddix
Shirley Casto
Lulu Bell
Mit‘jchell
Joette Poe
Lola Poe
Jackie Purkey
Judy Purkey
Judy Weaver
Marie Weaver
Patty Moran
Jean Laulis
Carl Allen
Terry McDaniel
James McBee
Bob Davis
Donnie Weaver
Steve Weaver
Donnie Murphy
Keith Digman
Richard Dook
Donald Criss
Mackie Laulis
Kenneth Laulis
Burl Wolfe
Junior Beeson
Richard Murphy
Nole Chenoweth
Robert Burner
Virginia Weaver
Jean Lauris
Dortha Weaver
Clemtown
Billy Baker
Warren
Dana Baker
Martha Mitchell
Moitsville
Gordon Streets
Forrest Moats
Isaac Marks
Sammie Moata
Robert Poling
Taey
Patsy Mayers
Grafton
Glora Gall
Abbie Ann Ruby
Bual Ryan
Addie Bryan
Sammie Moats
Tacy
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O—Li_NCE
Raat
Aye
Oma
Bea
Ion Lone
Evelyn Shroyer
Red
H. R. Vandergrift
Eric
Ralph Kennedy
Vandergrift
Gratton High School
Jo Copelanu
Irst Baptist MS
T McKeen Home
Sally
Haymond Club
Hartford
The
County Medical Association
Baltimore
George Silsk
Orne
Martin Roberts
Tney
Tower of Our Lady of Good Counsel Churen
Grafton Sentinel
Woman’s Club
Our Town
Thornton Wilder
Flemington Woman's Club
Mar
Flin Brown
Ellen Brown
Earl Stimson
Grafton Woman's Club
Brown
Stimson
Methodist Church
Roberta Bush
Hal Findley
J. H. Carson
Mary Ann Powell
Clyde Powell
Dora Annegin
Martha E. Bailey
E. Eas
Dora Tarmon
Bernard Blake
Téonard Cardot
Hamilton Cather
Dennis Cather
Lulu Chenoweth
Frank Christian
Charles Dawson
Bush
Findley
Stanley Fleming
Tra Greathouse
Katherine Hawkins
Robert P. Johnson
Burl Jones
Catherine Leach
Dorothy Leach
Lore Vincent
Henrietta Martin
I. D. Martin
Elmer Phelps
Leonard Phelps
Max Phillips
Joe Piccolo
Myrtle Radcliff
Beulah Reppert
Earl Robinson
B. C. Ross
Eleanor Rogs
Wayde Sayres
AB Mig Edward Stipe
Charles Stipe
Dan Stout
Raymond Stout
C. G. Stroud
Clifford Vincent
L. W. Talbott
Ruth Withers
Anna Urtso
Joe Rus
J. F. Edwards
Simson
Mariana Powell
J. H. Carlson
Dewey Sheets
Robert J. Johnson
Ramona Neupert
Cecil Springers
Baptist Youth Fellowship
Alderson
Broaddus College
Philippi
Simpson Creek Baptist
Flemington Myf
Nancy Johnson
Mazie Davis
Barbara Cale
Tifliss Phelps
Tommy Gates
Robert Riffle
Carolyn Sue Hess
Agnes Knight
Lucille McCauley
Alps Hess
J. J. Widwards
Miemington High School
Charles Corbin
Eugene Greathouse
Walter Laskey
Harley Gill
Jack
Logan
Tappan Gas Range
Siehler A Furniture CO
Optometry College
Charles Honor
LANZA
Grafton Baking CO. Baking Co. of
Elizabeth Moats
California
Mrs
Robert Marts
Candy
Florida
Blueville Hardware
U. S
Better Foods
Wade
Siemon
Evans Furniture
Main Grafton
W. Va
Kordite
Vyeo
Omer
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