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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1941

Page

3

Reelect Officers Of Local Chapter At Tuesday Meet

The Elizabeth Cummins Jackson chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution reelected its officers at May sessions held at 13 East Washington Street. Regent C F Shafer will serve again with Jed Robinson as vice regent and W Burdett as second vice regent.

Elizabeth Cummins Baltimore Cecil Kimmel City O. J. Fleming Virginia Pickett Dayton Ohio E. C. Schell Los Angeles Calif Chamberlin Burdett Kate Smith Love Fleming Harrison Shafer W. I. Booth Grace T. Wolfe Loar Elizabeth Handley

Dessert Bridge Held Last Night By Mrs. Hamilton

Mrs Vera Hamilton of Walnut street hosted a spring dessert bridge attended by club members and friends. Six tables featured floral centerpieces, crystal and silver on colorful linens. Prizes went to Mrs Kenneth Robinson high score, Miss Alice Margaret Holt guest award, and Miss Mason Tucker traveling prize. Other hostesses and guests listed include numerous local club members and women.

Vera Hamilton Walnut Street Kenneth Robinson Alice Margaret Holt Mason Tucker T. W. Heironimus, Jr L. C. Prey Z. L. Dean T. Rasmussen Harry Friedman Paul P. Warden J. P. Luke C. Howard Cameron E. R. Bucklew W. G. Chrislip Clarence Leith Hugh McPhyii Lynn Faulkner Virgil Rohr-bough L. R. Lambert Homer Wilson John K. Burdett Virginia Hanway Milded Keefer Geneva Hilkey Mary Thomas

Legion Auxiliary Meeting and Related Lodge Gatherings

May 28 at 8 p m the American Legion Auxiliary meets in the Moose home. June 3 a very important meeting of ther. O U A M at 7 30 p m in Wehn hall. June 3 White Rose Grove No 2 Woodman Circle holds a 7 30 p m session at the K of P hall with state manager Mrs Faye K Littman present.

American Legion Auxiliary Moose Home Ther. O. U. A. M Wehn Hall White Rose Grove No. 2 Woodman Circle K. of P. Hall Faye K. Littman

Class Observes Fourth Anniversary Of Organization

Members of the Oterbein Bible class of United Brethren church marked the fourth anniversary during a regular meeting at Mrs. Keener’s Pearl Street home. Rev. Lois Luzader led prayer, Clifford Crall spoke on Abraham, Iva Goff described Cleveland’s Old Stone Church, and baby pictures, keepsakes, a Bible quiz, and a large anniversary cake followed.

Oterbein Bible Class United Brethren Church Charles Keener Pearl Street Harold Waller Lois Luzader Clifford Crall Abraham Iva Goff Old Stone Cleveland Ohio Ralph Redinger Luzader Dawson Mims Elizabeth Redinger Linni Norman Harold |Waller Mirs. Dawson Mims Pegey Jenkins Keener

Dinner Held By Oak Grove Club

The Oak Grove Farm Woman's club met for a covered dish dinner at Mrs. Frank Fast’s home last Wednesday. After a social afternoon and noon meal, members held a business session and planned the annual cemetery decorations on the first Sunday in June at Oak Grove church at 2 p.m. Rev. L. L. will lead services.

Oak Grove

Morgantown Event Noted For Summer Dancing Guests

Lightner of Morgantown hosted deliveries during the summer at the paving the address shon. The event listed Mrs Alfred Fordee Mrs Ralph Lemmons Mrs Christine Lucas Mrs Hannah Sinsel Mrs C B Sinsel Mrs Ed Luzadder Mrs Henry Trickett C B Sinsel Carl Sinsel and Frank Fast as attendees. it notes first class condition for dancing and mentions a group of members and guests present.

Lightner Morgantown Alfred Fordee Ralph Lemmons Christine Lucas Hannah Sinsel C. B. Sinsel Ed Luzadder Henry Trickett Carl Sinsel Frank Fast

Memorial Day Theme Highlighted By WSCS Meeting

Twenty one members of the Woman's Society of Christian Service of Blueville Methodist church met at Mrs Ed Gans's home on the Morgantown road. Miss Bessie Shafferman led the business session and Hallie Shafferman presented the Memorial Day program with Mrs Guy Allender narrating the history and a musical poem by Mrs J W Travis. Ice cream cake and coffee were served. nine guests attended. The June meeting will be at Mrs W W Knotts's home.

Woman's Society of Christian Service Blueville Rappahannock J. W. Travis Jean Gans Walter Knotts

Hospital Notes Report On Local Residents

A major operation was performed this morning on John Hoetler at City hospital. Minor surgery yesterday on Mrs. George Ashby. Andy Workman admitted yesterday for medical treatment will be discharged today. Others to be dismissed include Mrs. Junior Riley of Newbury and infant daughter, Mrs. Lloyd Current Thornton and infant son, and Mrs. Eva DeMoss of Beech Street. Joseph Sapp treated yesterday evening for lacerations after a fall through a broken window. Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Hoernlein returned home after a week in Baltimore with the Franklins and daughter Marion. John Peters of Philadelphia, a former Grafton resident, visiting during Memorial Day holidays. Mrs. W. S. Booth and Mrs. Grace T. Wolfe with Mr. and Mrs. John Booth attended commencement at Washington Irving High School. Frances Long, daughter of Mrs. E. L. Long, was in the graduating class. Mrs. Harley Sawyer of Tuckhoe, N. J., and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Shutt and Harry Hanshaw of White Plains, N. Y., arrive today by motor to spend Decoration Day.

John Hoétler Thayer Street City Hospital George Ashby West Boyd Street Andy Workman Toute 5 Junior Riley Newbury Lloyd Current Thornton Eva DeMoss Beech Street Joseph Sapp Route 1 W. S. Booth Grace T. Wolfe John Booth Clarksburg Washington-Irving High School Frances Long E. L. Long Harley Sawyer Tuckhoe Harry Shutt Harry Hanshaw White Plains

Park Dance Set at Grafton City Park Pavilion

A dance planned for Thursday night from 10 to 1 to benefit the TrH C Boys club kicks off a series of summer dances. Rodie Rodeheaver and his Royal Crown orchestra provide music as local dancers are expected to attend. plans imply regular Saturday night dances.

Trh C Grafton City Park Rodie Rodeheaver Royal Crown Orchestra

Home Sweet Home sampler pattern 6931

Bright wall decor idea for all ages. Pattern 6931 includes a transfer sampler 12 by 14 inches, needed materials, stitch illustrations, and color schemes. Send ten cents to Grafton Sentinel Household Arts Dept 259 W. Height Street New York to obtain, with name address and pattern number written clearly.

Grafton Sentinel Household Arts Dept W.idth Street New York Claire Tilden AD Sentinel Pattern Department Fifth Avenue

Weekend Guests and Visits Highlight Memorial Day

The column lists a series of house guests and family visits for Memorial Day. Mrs. Sawyer stays with Mrs. Booth and Mrs. Wolfe while Mr. and Mrs. Shutt visit Miss Belle VanKirk. Baltimore relative Mrs. Harrison hosts the former Miss Cecil Kimmel. Mrs. Fleming in Walnut Street hosts Cecil Kimmel’s sister. Carson family and friends travel from Pittsburgh, Sandyville, East Washington Street, Los Angeles, Dayton, Philadelphia, Latrobe Street, and Latrobe for holiday gatherings and weekend visits.

Mrs. Sawyer W. J. Booth Grace T. Wolfe Mrs. Shutt Mr. Hanshaw Belle VanKirk Joseph E. Harrison Baltimore Cecil Kimmel This City O. Jay Fleming Walnut Street Allie Chamberlin East Washington Street Egechey Los Angeles Calif Virginia Pickett Dayton Ohio Scheu Mrs. Pickett Chamberlin Grafton

Edmond Jacobs Promoted to First Sergeant Rank

Mr and Mrs Alvey Jacobs of 456 Walnut Street receive special orders from Langley Field Virginia naming their son Edmond M Jacobs as first sergeant of the headquarters squadron Second Bombardment wing He is 20 years old and has served in the Army Air Corps for one year

Alvey Jacobs Walnut Street Army Air Corps Langley Field Edmond M. Jacobs Jacobs

Entire Italian Division Surrenders In Ethiopia

An Italian division under General Cafarati surrendered to British forces in the lakes region of southwestern Ethiopia. The British communique stated the entire mechanized force is now coming in. Reports also noted clashes between British and French air forces over Syria and at Neirab near Aleppo, with fatalities among a British crew.

Ethiopia Uterliu Nairobi Kenya Colony Lakes Ethiopis Cafarati Lakes Area Sfax Harbor Beirut Syria Neirab Aleppo

Harrison County Medical Society Granted Charter

The Harrison County Medical Society Inc of Clarksburg received a state charter, with incorporators Dr. James T. Brennan Dr. C Jarvis and Dr. J E Wilson of Clarksburg. Also chartered were Kennedy Dairy Company Huntington capitalized at 1000 and led by W H Redman George Bittner and T D Waibel of New York City.

Charleston Harrison County Medical Society, Inc Clarksburg James T. Brennan C. Jarvis J. E. Wilson Clarkshoro Kennedy Dairy Company of Huntington W H. Redman George Bittner T.D. Waibel New York City

Garden Grapes Propagation by Layering Technique

Central Press Association describes how to propagate grape vines by layering. Dig a two inch trench and anchor a cane near the base from last season. Each bud shoots and roots, incisions near shoots speed rooting. layering can occur in spring or fall.

Transcendental remark limits comments to top leaders

A government spokesman described the issue as so transcendental that only President Avila Camacho or foreign Minister Padilla could comment on it, signaling high political sensitivity and restricted commentary.

Avila Camacho Feeign Padilla

Also Mentioned on This Page

Otterbein Bible Class U. B Oak Grove Club Greyhound Wash Richmond Winchester Chicago Cincinnati Louisville Greyhound Terminal Love Drug Company W. Main St Phono Salvation Army Ruth Jones Maith" Ward Army Citadel East Main Street Lieut. Jones Maryland Lieut Ward Salvation Army College Atlanta WSCS Decoration Blueville Group L. T. Hoernlein Lincoln’ Street Roger Franklin Marion Philadelphia John Peters Franz and Burka West Main Street Carl F. Kirkpatrick Pittsburgh, Pa Frank Ludwick Lucretia Addition Fred D. Robinson Kirby Street Michael H. Archer Iva Ethel Archer Calvin Archer Sandyville Charles Davis BE. H. Davis Latrobe Street Edmond Jacobs Nations Ottawa W. L. MacKenzie King Germany America Britain Mexico City Harrison County Medical Society London Lydia Pinklham Pim Lydia Pinks Nam Dean Wialtiday Vn Reece California Lemons Ealls Chuck Roast
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