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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1954

Page

5

Grafton Women Attend 60th Annual Conclave of Knights Templar

Seventeen Grafton women joined Sir Knights at the 60th annual Conclave of the Knights Templar of West Virginia in Fairmont. Eve lyn Loraine Shroyer became fiancée to Herbert Richard Vandergrift in a noon ceremony at Mt Lake Park Maryland. The couple will live on Morgantown Road after the wedding. May 25 to 31 events list local lodge meetings, church circles, and club activities including Pythian Sisters, DAR, Beta Sigma Phi, and Moose options with various hosts and observers.

Grafton Land Commandery of Knights ‘Templar of West Virginia Fairmont Charles G Corbin George Smith Paul Dowell Louise Hart. Gates Earl Blackburn Kennneth Daugherty Charlton Harmar Joseph ¥ Vang Garl E. Harman Henry G. Harter Frank Kunst Jesse Corbin W. Smith Paul W. Dow William Er-Hart Earl Singleburn C. H. Payne Clariée Knight John B. Jen Mugh Dennison Knights of Grafton York Court of Honouk Jenkins, Knight W. E. Bart Clyde Hardman Speenhonor Corbij Knights Templar Twiest Robert L. Shroyer Evelyn Loraine Herbert Richard Vandergrift Roy Vandergrift Morgantown Road EUB Mt Lake Park Blair Bunn Ralph Kennedy Vandergrift Grafton High School

Baptist Circle Meets at Mrs McKee rons Francis Street

MS Circle No 3 of the Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church held its May meeting at the home of Mrs Lucille McKeer on Francis Street. President Mrs Bernadine Duty led a brief session and refreshments followed for members including Mrs Duty, Mrs Arlene Harter, Mrs Mary Jean Marsh, Mrs Helen Ondo, Mrs Shirel Humphrey, Buddy McKeen and Sondra McKeen.

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

Hospital admissions list Polly Holloway Louise DeRosa Noah Harvey Demetta Moyer Danny Roach with addresses and discharge list Beatrice Edwards Made line Lawrence Mabel Boyles Teresa Clem Betty Manley all dated May 24 in Flemington Tunnelton Newburg and city care facilities.

Polly Holloway Pearl Louise DeRosa Flemington Noah Harvey Tunnelton Demetta Moyer W. Main Danny Roach Beatrice Edwards Thornton Madeline Lawrence Newburg Mabel Boyles Fanny Teresa Clem W. Boyd Betty Manley Walnut

Haymond Club Dinner and All Day Quilting Event

Haymond Community Club members gathered at Mrs Florence Watkins home for an all day quilting session and a covered dish dinner. Mrs Argyle Lucas led the business meeting and a hot sale hat decoration activity accompanied by a list of attendees including Mrs Flora Riggleman Mrs Eva Boyles Mrs Bertha Montgomery and many others.

Haymond Community Club Florence Watkins Argyle Lucas Flora Riggleman Eva Boyles Bertha Montgomery Marcelle Riggleman Emily Poe Lou Poe Dottie Frank Virginia Henderson Nora Poe Lela Travis Mattie Jacobs Nora Luzadder Mary Armstrong Ella Wood Isa Rogers Bernice Wood Lula Carrothers Ruth Owens Mary Matthew Lula Satterfield Bertie Bolyard Elizabeth Watkins Ruby Thorn Arlene Shackleford and Gons Kathleen Bolyard Edith Watkins Gladys-Cooper

Hero Scout Receives Medal for Stopping Train Derailment

A 12 year old Boy Scout James Baremore of Shrewsbury received a medal from Frisco Railroad officials for spotting a broken brake beam dragging under a 98 car freight train. He alerted the crew and the train was halted for repairs.

ST. Louis James Baremore Joan Baremore Shrewsbury Frisco

Ding Dong Bell Sound Sparks Church Tower Breakin

Residents of a South Baltimore parish woke to a bell crime as two men climbed the Our Lady of Good Counsel Church tower seeking bell music. George Sutsborne and Martin Roberts were arrested and given 20 day sentences.

Baltimore George Sutskorne Martin Roberts Our Lady of Good Counsel

Andrews WSC Ss Circle Elects Class Officers

Circle No 1 of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at Andrews Methodist church elected officers at Mrs Hazel Norris home in Brownlow Park. Ruby Ebert is chairman Madeline Patton co chairwoman Bertha Wolfe secretary treasurer. Plans set for Junior and Senior banquet. new secret pass names drawn. Refreshments served to listed members. next meeting will be a picnic.

Circle No. 1 Woman's Society of Christian Service Andrews Methodist Church Hazel Norris Brownlow Park Ruby Ebert Madeline Patton Bertha Wolfe Norris Delores Weaver

Godfrey Hip Surgery Delayed After New Examination

Arthur Godfrey's doctors in Boston advised no further operation is needed at this time on his right hip. He was examined by Drs. Aufrane and Barr after an earlier 1981 automobile accident rebuilt the hip with a plastic socket. He has used crutches since.

New York Arthur Gods Boston Olo FB. Aufrane Jostein S. Barr Aufrane Godright Mip

Votes 'for sale' ad unsettles Carson City voters

Nev ily Dorothy Hersey stated on Wednesday that her vote in the upcoming election can be bought. She placed an ad in the Nevada Appeal offering to trade her ballot for a home for her mother and four kittens.

Carson City Nevil Dorothy Hersey Nevada

Brownie Scouts Celebrate Three Birthday Girls

Three Brownie Scouts marked birthdays at a Lincoln Street meeting hosted by Mrs. Frank Humphrey. Honorees were Diane Poling, Margaret Reneman, and Mary Frances Furlow. Refreshments were served to a list of attendees including guests Johnny Kerman and Sherry Humphrey.

Brownie Frank Humphrey Lincoln Street Diane Poling Margaret Reneman Mary Frances Furlow Eva Poling Virginia Sherman Linda Sherman Kathlen Furlow Sandra Riggleman Patty Groves Judith Ware Patty Ware Dora Lynn Thorp Mary Anna Wolfe Sandra Robinson Edith Carol Paugh Sandra Humphrey Linda Dowell Johnny Kerman Sherry Humphrey

Tipsy opossum robs Pasadena liquor store of drinks

In Pasadena California a liquor store manager Bill Bush sought the culprit who nibbled bottle tops and sampled contents. An opossum sleeping in the window was found by Bush and described as reeking by him and the Humane Society. The animal was removed to sober up. Nearby in New London Connie Mr and Mrs Morrison report their five year old pet duck Jerry keeps dogs away from the yard, knocks on doors, accompanies Mrs Morrison shopping and keeps the garden clean though he eats flowers.

Pasadena Califoni Bill Bush Bush Humane Society Ducky New London Conni Neil Morrison Jerry

Local Seniors Honored At St Augustine Breakfast

Ten graduates of St Augustine High School were honored at a communion breakfast hosted by the Junior Class. Readings included the Class Will and Class History, with guests Rev Father Carmine and Rev Father Alfred.

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 meeting led by Mildred Courtney who opened with a devotion and scripture then led group singing Attendees included Streets Stilwell Eva Poling Pearl Ammon Mamie Williamson Mildred Courtney Arba Lemmon Wilma Reed Madeline Jones and guest Arlie Hovatter The next gathering is scheduled for June 17 at the church.

First Baptist Church Asia Street Melba Stilwell Lottie Shumaker Mildred Courtney Arlie Hovatter

Streets Perfumed As NY Hotels Mark Sanitation Week

Workmen sprayed sidewalks around the Vanderbilt Hotel to celebrate New York City's Sanitation Week which began today as part of the hotel’s contribution to the event.

New

Governor Named Festival Marshal at Buckhannon Strawberry Festival

Buckhannon hosts the 13th annual Strawberry Festival with Gov. William C. Marland named parade marshal for June 3. The 3 mile parade will feature 190 bands, 30 floats, and a five section review with the governor at the head. Festival queen will be Jane Gaston, daughter of H. J. Gaston. A mass band concert of 1,000 high school musicians is directed by Paul Joder of Chicago.

Buckhannon William C. Marland Forrest Stump Marland Jane Gaston H. J. Gaston Paul Joder Chicago

Optometry College Honors Dr Charles Wells Fellowship Award

Dr Charles M Wells an optometrist returned from Tulsa Oklahoma where he attended the Syntonte College of Optometry Assembly. He presented a paper on a new method for handling certain cases and was made a Fellow in the college with the degree of F S C 0. He cited special equipment aiding his research not available to optometrists at present.

Charles M. Wells Tulsa Okla Syntonte College of Optometry Assembly Wells

Lanza Passes Cigars Hollywood 1M Actor Singer

Mario Lanza passed our cigars today for the fourth time. Mrs. Lanza gave birth to a 7 pound 3 ounce boy at Cedars or Lebanon Hospital Wednesday. The couple has another boy and two girls.

Hollywood Mario Lanza

Minnie Marky and Elizabeth Moats 16th Birthday Party

Elizabeth Ann Moats was honored by her parents at a birthday party on her sixteenth birthday. Guests included many local families and friends. Visitors noted in Clem town and surrounding areas, with various relatives and neighbors mentioned. California grape production cited, and a Florida vacationing note for Candy Marts and family.

Elizabeth Ann Moats Albert Moats Carrie Clevenger Jean Simpson Lois Haddix Shirley Casto Lulu Bell Mitchell Joette Por 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 Douk Id Criss Mackie Laulis Kenneth Laulis Burl Wolfe Junior Beeson Richard Murphy Nole Chenoweth Robert Burner Virginia Weaver Jean Loulls Dortha ‘Weaver Clemtown Billy Baker Warren O. Vis Dona Baker

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Phot Ake Royal Air Sala Ride Evelyn Shroyeres H. R. Vandergrift Pythian Sisters Friendship Temple K. of P. Hall DAR Frank Sellers Sie Chamberlain Xt Kappa Beta Sizma Phi Mary Ellen Brown High Street First Church of Christ Knottsville Wscs Clare Lundy Fred Forman Tau Phi Lambda Sorority Delta Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle Legion Thelma DeMoss Jo Copeland Baptist McKeen Haymond Club Hartford Conn The County Medical Association Ory Grafton Sentinel Arthur Godfrey St. Augustine Mommon Esteem Woman's Club Hal Findley J. H. Carson Mary Ann Powell Clyde Powell Dora Annegin Martha E. Bailey Bailey Dora Marmon Bernard Jake Téonard Cardot Hamilton Cather Dennis Cather Lulu Chenoweth Frank Christan Charles Dawson Findley Stanley Fleming Tra Great~ House Katherine Hawkins Robert P. Johnson Burl Jones Catherine Leach Dorothy Leach Loren Vincent Henrietta Martin Martin Elmer Phelps Leonard Phelps Max Phillips Joe Piccolo Myrtle Radcliff Beulah Reppert Earl Robinson B.C. Ross Eleanor Rogs Wayde Sayres Dewey. Sheets Robert J. Johnson Ramona Neupert Crell Springer Alderson Broaddus College Philippi Simpson Creek Baptist Flemington Myf Nancy Johnson Mazie Davis Barbara Cale Payliss Phelps Tommy Gatrs Robert Riffle Carolyn Sun Hess Agnes Knight Lucille McCauley Mason J.P Roosters Memington High School Wiener Charles Corbin Eugene Greathouse Walter Laskey Harley Gill Jack Logan Tappan Gas Range Siehler, Furniture CO Optometry College Charles Honor LANZA Onte Grafton Baking Co. Baking Co. of Arden Minnie Marky Elizabeth Moats Martha Mitchell Monteville Della McDermott Johnny Weaver Ina Rexhead Arthur Ramage Casaville Dowie Poe Earl Poe John Lytton Morgan, Pa Garold Moats Dennis Poole Gordon Streets Forrest Moats Isaac Marks Sammie Monta Robert Poling Tacy Palsy Mayers Glora Gall Abbie Anin Ruby Bual Ryan Addie Bryan Sammie Moats State California Mrs Robert Marts Candy Florida Blueville Hardware Corner U.8 Dally W. Main Grafton W. Va Kordite Ter
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