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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1954

Page

3

Grafton Homecoming Draws Large Memorial Weekend Visitors

Memorial weekend in Taylor County and Grafton draws throngs as numerous out of town guests arrive to visit families. The list includes Stafford, Bartlett, Daugherty, and many others from Baltimore, Parkersburg, Wheeling, Washington, and beyond, with expected arrivals continuing through Saturday.

Taylor County Grafton James F. Stafford Chilerc Joan Jimmy Cumbeston Md Thomas Stafford Mar Begkley Chav Stafford Eof Hyntiteton James W. Saft Mark Baltimore, Md Vist J. Stafford Walnut — Street Charles Stafford Chester Dunca East Washington Street Peggy Martin Cathy Bridgeport F.C. Bartlett Ronald Bartlett Newark B. State Carrira Parkersburg Ure C. Bartlett Mac. Gelz Nolda Murphy Herman Gel Monroe Frank Kash Mirs Hi Willis Wm. Watkins Eaglechildren Mary Lou Wa.Kent Charleston Richard Watkins Philadelphia Meth Wa Maple Avenue Visi Richard Rayinrn Brownlow Park Mro Joseph. Datson Baltine Butler Harald Cramer Salem Richart Tarte Catonsville Willian Penbroke Bema St Leon Washington, D.C Harmele Johny Newman Beechstree W. Ray Evans Susan Washington DC Virgil Jackson Linda Iyattsville C. C. Mathaiway Washington, Pa Ena Herbert Fornash Hathaway Blancheathaway Moe Frank Sollis Wit Pred Henderson Mize Cincinnati Compton Pembroke Ana Cynthia Baltimore Elzabeth Brown Tunnelton Dorota Blackman Megantown Dent Blac'sman Mary McClintie Monteres Sudarth Raymond Smith Mars, Perry Fairmans A. J. Curtis Wilkinson Apoona John Spicer Pearl Street J. M. Ritsee Helen Keller Alexalaria Aiid My Jack ‘Fee Clarksburs L. K. Baitter Albert Grows West Boyd Streets Richard Grew Morgantown Martin Trimble Belfefner Warder Avenue Robert Loar Washington Pa R. Wo Charles Strest John Hendrie Tinbread Russell Brown Teciimore Mel Meter Strapp Akron Alfred Paine Cleveland Roy Poling Blieville Clarence Kirby Sox Parkview Ohin Severa Freinds Arlatres Berand Robinson Ronnie Terry Chillicothe W. M. Mow Parsview Nanjemony Jesi Cecil Nicos Mies Ani Honte Fred Neola West Bluemont Street Blueville Eugene Sapp Washington Eddie Sapp Jalmiite Sergent Huntington Viswine Richard Suter Rew Valoanes Richard State Clarence Bevens Acron Cecil Knolls Joan OF

Poppies of 35 Years Displayed For Memorial Day Tribute

A display of American Legion poppies marking 35 years honors World War I dead. The exhibit in Heflin's window features silk pieces including the first war widow’s poppy from France and smaller tokens from Wyoming and other states. Lee Roberts, Sentinel managing editor, collects poppies from California to West Virginia and is a member of both the AEF Pess Group No 1 and the original American Legion in France.

American Legion Flanders Fields Veterans of Vu.am War Heflin War Mothers of France Wyoming Lee Roberts the Sentinel California Oregon Washington Kentucky Nebraska Illinois Minnesota Alabama West Virginia Roberts A. E. F. Pess Group No. 1 Amerigan Legion

DAR Committee Reports Given At May Meeting

Elizabeth Cummins Jackson Chapter DAR met at Mrs Franks Sellers home. Reports covered year projects including grave marking for Revolutionary soldiers in Taylor County, national defense, and colonial heritage. Indicated upcoming state meeting in Clarksburg, July 10 at Jackson's Mill dedication, and district event notes. Several members attended, herbs program by EJ Culp with garden specimens and pamphlets. Next meeting slated June 14 at Mrs Fisher Max’s. May 30 Phillips reunion, May 31 St Augustine Alumni banquet, June 1 multiple church class meetings, and other calendar items noted.

Elizabeth Cummins Jackson Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution Frank Sellers Elizabeth Cather Taylor County Rhea Fisher Reba McDermott C. F. Shafer Wilkinson Clarksburg Grafton Philippi Staate Dar Culp Arnold Knotts Bertha Hod .Bes George Todd Rosalyn Heironimus Everett McDaniel Hanway Fleming McDermott Shafer Faulkner Fisher Aliie Chamberlain Seller Elizabeth Cather Barbara Cather Max Cover Phillips Mt. Nebo Bunners Ridge St. Augustine Cozy Rest Friendship Class Fetterman Methodist Church Lena McDaniel Louise Robinson WSCS West Main Street Christiana Street First Baptist Church First Rapbhik Pam Donald Carricu Brownlow Clete Nad Pars

Community Names Involved In Discharge Suit

A legal notice lists parties including May Barbara, Carder family members Linda Lon Carder Ronald Carder Shirley Ann Thornton Opal Martin Impson Viviana G Mayle and others, with addresses at 221 Maple and 343 E Main. The suit names City Willie Newton Ruth Newton and Ann Smith related to the matter.

Barbara Sue Carder Linda Lon Carder Ronald Carder Shirley Ann Thornton Opal Martin Impson Viviana G Mayle Willie Newton Ruth Newton Ann Smith E. Main

Bankrupt Roads Ruin Mt Helena Bus Driver

Stanley Melby testified in bankruptcy court that poor roads in the Mt Helena district ruined his finances while driving a rural school bus. He said no second-hand vehicle could stand up to the deteriorating roads and none did.

Perth Australia Stanley Melby Melbin Mt. Helena

Legion Auxiliary Completes Plans For Poppy Day

Plans for Poppy Day were completed at a Legion Auxiliary meeting. Volunteer workers include Mrs Filren White, Lillian Morgan, Mary Beverlin, Betty Grow, Liszie sel, Minnie Foley, Patty Grow, Evelyn Robison, Ruby Ebert, and Rotary Trown. Boy Scouts will assist to distribute poppies for veteran rehabilitation and child welfare.

American Legion Auxiliary Pos Legion Mainstreet Filren White Lillian Morgan Mary Beverlin Betty Grow Liszie Sel Minnie Foley Patty Grow Evelyn Robison Ruby Ebert Rotary Trown Boy Scouts Poppy

Lundy Completes Course At Chicago Engineering Institute

Curtis J. Lundy of Grafton completes a year plus course at the Atities Engineering Institute in Chicago. The announced program covered diesel engine work and related technical instruction.

Curtis Lundy Chicago Curtis J. Lundy Grafton King Atities Engineering Institute Lasses

Kalamazoo Hospital Offers New Birth Support Plan

In Kalamazoo Michigan a hospital announces a program to provide care to mothers who birth a fifth to eighth child this year. The plan aims to support large families with medical services during and after delivery at the hospital.

Kalamazoo, Mich

His Day Off Fireman Tackles Blaze Alone

Rocky Hill reports on Willard Whitney a fireman who, while off duty, discovered a blaze alerted the house and returned to the scene to extinguish the fire. He acted quickly turning in the alarm and then fighting the flames himself.

Rocky Hill Doanin Willard Whitney

Wolfe couple welcomes daughter at 6 10 AM

Mr and Mrs Willian Wolfe of 406 Christiana street report the birth of a daughter today at 6 10 AM daughter weighs eight pounds nine ounces.

Willian Wolfe Christiana Street

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