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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1957
Page
2
Calendar notes from Knottsville and nearby groups
Calendar entries list May 28 events at Knottsville YW Mrs C L and Taylor County Woman's Club in the courthouse, Friendship Temple Pythian Sisters and Alpha Mu Chapter Beta Sigma Phi at homes or halls, DAR Elizabeth Cummins Jackson Chapter meeting at Mrs Alice Chamins, St Augustine alumni banquet June 30, MYF Blueville Methodist Church June 2, EO memorial service and officers installation, Ladies Auxiliary F C meeting June 3, and Friendship Class Fetterman Methodist Church June 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knottsville
C. L
Taylor County Rep‘Woman's “Club
Court House
Friendship Temple No. Bi
Pythian Sisters
K. of P. Hall
Alpha Mu
Beta Sigma Phi
Joan Hawkins
Brownlow
Helen Hussion
Elizabeth Cummins Jackson
Dar
Firsm
Alice Chamin
St. Augustine
Beviev
MYF
Blueville Methdist
Ladies Auxiliary
F. C
Fetterman Methodist ‘Church
Personal notes rundown of returning residents and visits
Mrs Idella Carroll has returned from Boston after visiting relatives. Mr and Mrs Dorsey Ridenour returned from a week with their son in law and daughter in Parkersburg. Mr and Mrs Paul Thayer and son David vacationing at Myrtle Beach South Carolina. Mr and Mrs George Plymale and family from Cleveland Ohio visiting Walter Funk. Mrs Carrie Painter returned to Aurora after winter with Dr and Mrs L L Painter Maple Ave. Mr and Mrs Garfield Heck Dorothy Heck and Lucille Deck spent Saturday with Glen Wilt in Fairmont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idella Carroll
Thomes
Boston
Dorsey Ridenourag
Harry Nicely
Parkersburg
Paul Thayer
David
Myrtle Beach
George Plymale
Cleveland
Walter Funk
Carrie Painter
Aurora
L. L. Painter
Maple’ Ave
Garfield Heck
Dorothy Heck
Lucille Deck
Glen Wilt
Fairmalt
Hospital Admissions and Discharges Reported for May 27
May 27 hospital admissions include Terry Allen Wolfe of Tunnelton Dale Zinn of W. Washington St Susan Weaver of Rt. 3 Cora Bowman of Easton Dustin Wilcox of Rt. 3 Philip Contid of Kingwood Charles Renner of W. Washington St Discharges for May 27 list Findley Jones of Leonard St Thomas Brisner of Gay St Terry Allen Wolfe of Tunnelton Sharon Spiker of Newbie Laura Robinson of Rt. 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry Allen Wolfe
Tunnelton
Dale Zinn
W. Washington St
Susan Weaver
Cora Bowman
Easton
Dustin Wilcox
Philip Contid
Kingwood
Charles Renner
Find-ley Jones
Leonard St
Thomas Brisner
Gay St
Sharon Spiker
Newbie
Laura Robinson
Rt. 5
Freedom for Baby Clothes Shedding Tight Fitting Garments
The Sentinel offers homemaker tips for baby clothing emphasizing freedom of movement for crawlers and new walkers. It recommends easy fastening crotch closures for diaper changes, flat laying fabrics to save ironing, and durable options like overalls, sleeper pants, and corduroy. Avoid scratchy trims and stiff starch to protect tender skin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sentinel
White Grove Group Attends State Meet in Parkersburg
Members of White Grove No 2 of the Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle attended the state convention in Parkersburg May 16 and 17 at the Chancellor Hotel. The event featured rituals, reports, officer elections, scrap-book awards, a banquet, and a closing pageant Our Great American Heritage with attendees in red white and blue gowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Grove No
Supreme Forest Woodman Circle
Parkersburg
Chancellor Hotel
Adeline Snyder
Logan Martin
Christian Church of
Lois Weekley
Pennsylvania
Elsie McPherson
Virginia
Carlos Snyder
Emlyn Hudgin
Elm Grove
Mildred Gump
Fairmont
Grafton
Louise Arble
Norma Jacob
Martha Shannberger
Pauline Keener
Bessie Loury
Junior Grove
No. 15
Elem
Linden Grove
Grafton Grove
Elkins
Philippi
Bessie Louzy
Vieva Taylor Georgia Bell
Barbara Stevens
Linda Sapp
Marian Goff
Adeline Knotts
Anna Carr
Miram Nestor
Arlene Snydier
Henrietta Snyder
Nancy Sasser
Fay K. Littleman
Beaste David
Thelma Cain
Bessie Dalys
Snyder
Martha Shanaiberger
Grafblue
Miramn Nestor
Bessie Davis
Haymond School to take part in Memorial Day parade
A 43 student delegation led by Ray Gray will represent Haymond School in the Memorial Day parade marking the first participation in years. The parent and teacher group, led by retiring president Betty Walls, will sponsor the instruction with many named students and assisting staff listed, plus first grade enrollees for the next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haymond School
Ray Gray
Haymond
Betty Walls
David Riggleman
Wayne Irvin
Kay Shackelford
Margaret Stemple
William
Butch) Kiger
Ann Craft
Jim Jenkins
Bill Beltner
John E. Linn
Marie Dickey
Brenda Dickey
Dottie Watts
Marie Sinsel
David Thorn
Marilyn Thorn
Carrie Flohr
Sandra Knotts
Eugene Jenkins
Pagey Knotts
Virginia Swann
Sandra Weaver
Nancy Weaver
Joyce Compton
Roger Compton
Freddy Weaver
Sylvia Summers
Nancy Gray
Mae Holmes
Linda Martin
Teresa Watkins
Barbara Jo Fawcett
Diane Goodnow
Sue Ann Wilson
Joyce Stevens
Carol
Linda Goff
Shelial Moats
Helen Jacobs
Blaine Compton
David Fawcett
Kenneth Duff
Betty Hartley
Sharon Martin
Paula Wilson
Rena Freeze
Barbara Flohr
First Baptist Plans Vacation School and Staff Meeting
Rev. Harry T. Rowe announces a church vacation school from June 3 to June 14 with sessions 9:00 to 11:45 a.m. daily. Mrs. Elta Sayres directs. planning session set for Friday May 31 at 9:30 a.m. Departments cover Nursery through Junior High with named superintendents and staff. need three men or older boys to assist with handicraft projects. Navy Seabees relocated 150000 adele penguins to build an Antarctic base during Operation Deep Freeze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry T. Rowe
First Baptist Church
Elta Sayres
Ann Thorn
Arlene Harter
Dorothy Lynch
Ferrena Daugherty
Dolores Moore
Lois Heflin
Rowe
Sayres
Nestorville Picnic and Community Events Noted
The annual school picnic at the V. F. W. Park Belington drew parents teachers and pupils with lunch at noon and games for children. Local residents visited relatives and attended services with various calls and visits recorded including Rev Gordon Nestor Dr Freddie Shaffer and families in Philippi Buckhannon and Tucker County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Shaw
Track School
V. F. W. Park
Belington
Gordon Nestor
A. J. Righmans
Freddie Shaffer
Fairmont
Ayrton Shaffer
Leona Moore
Robbie Johnson
Mt. Morris
Rosa Righman
Dora Wilson
Stella Humphrey
Elsie Marsh
Philippi
Clifford Righman
Mike and
Glenn
Kasson High School
Howard Wilfong
Tommy Frey
Jack Marsh
Donnie Nestor
Sugar Grove
Tucker Co
Dale
Karl Nestor
West Virginia University
Rita Miller
Mize Harriett Shaw
Mary K. Poling
Odell Myers
Ingle Moore
Homer Stewart
Arlie Freeman
Philppt
Laura Rogers
Cecil Nestor
Rumer Stewart
Buckhannon
Class Attends Skating Outing at Flemington rink
Members of the Youth Fellowship of the Blueville Methodist Church motored to Flemington Friday night for a skating party. Attendees include Rita Blue, Karen Weaver, Nancy Denton, Pamela Sorbello, Sonny Du, Peggy Knotts, Karen Queen, Tyke Taylor, Mrs. Betty Walls, and Mrs. Duvall. A regular meeting is set for Sunday June 2 at 6:30 p.m. in the church fellowship hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youth Fellowship of the
Blueville Methodist Church
Flemington
Rita Blue
Karen Weaver
Nancy Denton
Pamela Sorbello
Sonny Du-Peggy Knotts
Karen Queen
Tyke Taylor
Betty Walls
Duvall
Fellowship
Baptist Officers Conduct Dinner at First Baptist Church
On Monday May 20 the retiring officers of the First Baptist Church hosted a ham dinner for 49 members and guests in the church social rooms. Rev Harry T Rowe gave the opening prayer and Francis Warder installed new officers including Lloyd Elsey Jr president and Mrs James Hulley vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Harry T. Rowe
Francis Warder
Lloyd Elsey, Jr
James Hulley
James Wolfe
q.Whitemore
Lloyd Elsey
Rev. Rowe
Fred Whitmore
Praheis Wardersi
Colfth’ Knotts
Joe Durette
Andy Galla
Bill Murphy
Joe Purman Funkhauser
James By Rey
Francia Bloom
Glenuce Hoffman
Pearl Bennett
Women Plan For Season In Grafton Club Meeting
The Grafton Woman's Club community and achievement group met with Dr. Charles Haislip on May 22 to map summer playground work. Plans include crafts, toy bands, and various athletic activities. The Elks Club recently donated 150 dollars to the Play Ground Association. The next meeting is June 4 at 8 pm in Dr Haislip's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton Woman’s Club
Charles Haislip
Haislip
Christine Shaw
Burl Mason
Elks’ Club
Play Ground Association
Robert Richman
William Fisher
Katherine Shafferman
William Stafford, Jr
Lawrence Spadafore
Randall Mc- Kinney
Paul Bartlett
Dr. Haislip
Youth Cooperation Group
Mary Smith
King's Daughters Of EUB Meet Class Session Recap
The King's Daughters of EUB met for a regular session with a program of songs readings and scripture honoring Mother's Day and Memorial Day. Rev. Simpson opened with prayer and the class covenant closed the meeting. An assistant teacher was elected to finish the year. Refreshments were served to guests and 18 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King's Daughters
Opal Arthur
Simpson
Bessie Hoffman
Veda Squires
Josie Bolyard
Pearl Riddle
Toth Mrs Eleanor and Al Petrovich Son
Mrs Eleanor Toth and Mr Al Petrovich are listed with a son in a brief notice likely from a social or wedding item. The readable text confirms the two names and their familial connection as parent and child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toth
Eleanor Roger
Mrv
al Petrovich
Women Install Officers Of Veterans Auxiliary Meeting
The Business and Professional Woman's Club met at Cozy Rest with Barbara George chairing the program by the budget and finance committee. William Hawkins of First National Bank spoke on consumer credit, noting one million dollars in local loans and discussing credit ratings and borrowing attitudes. Installation of officers for the coming year followed, with Jewel Crislip reappointed president and May plans for outdoor picnics in June at Wynne Heironimus's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cozy Rest
Barbara George
William Hawkins
First National Bank
Hawkins
Jewel Crislip
Parkersburg
Jewel Chrislip
Betty Friend
Rosella Shriver
Margaret McElroy
Wynne Heironimus
Jewel Christy
Margaret Williams
Elsie Bennett
Hazel Booth
Marcia Malone
Isabel Henderson
Pearl Gawthrop
Glenice Cather
Katherine Hawkins
Wynne Helionimus
Maxine Cosgrove
Geneva Hilkey
Martha George
Hazel Evans
Rita Nye
Miss Curry Weds John C Rosier in Oakland Maryland
Mr and Mrs Burton Curry of Rt 1 Grafton announce the marriage of their daughter Jean Curry to John C Rosier son of Mr and Mrs Earl Rosier of 412 Barrett St Grafton The ceremony was April 15 at St Pauls Methodist Church Oakland Rev Patterson officiated The bride wore aqua blue dress with white accessories The bridegroom works in Lorain Ohio and they will live there after May 28
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton Curry
Rt. 1
Grafton
Jean Curry
John C. Rosier
Earl Rosier
Barrett St
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Oakland
Patterson
Andrew Curry
I Lorain
Lorain
Memorial Day Float Planned by BPWC in Grafton
Grafton Business and Professional Woman's Club plans a Memorial Day parade float for May 30. Rovella Shriver leads the committee with Marcia Malone, Betty Friend, Zeppa Ash, Martha George, Margaret Williams, and Genvena Hilkey. The float features Nike the winged victory and the theme Lest We Forget in white, green, and gold. This will be the sixth consecutive year the club designs and enters a float.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton Business and Professional Woman's Club
Glenlee Cather
Rovella Shriver
Marcia Malone
Betty Friend
Zeppa Ash
Martha George
Margaret Williams
Genvena Hilkey
Nike
Samothracé
Sick Diversions for the Homebound Patient
The Sentinel Homemaker offers ideas to aid sick room morale with cheerful items. Suggestions include dog figurines, an Orient bell, watercolor kits, and a native birds book. Hobby types divide into watchers, collectors, and general enthusiasts, with themes from sports viewing to stamps, buttons, shells, and rocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sentinel
Maine
Florida
Hobby as Play Not Work in Craftsmen and Artists Community
A varied group of craftsmen artists gardeners and sport enthusiasts pursues hobbies as a relaxing escape from routine life. The text notes hobbies can be creative activities but warns that if a hobby like a hobby horse becomes work it ceases to be play and should be kept well fed rather than overexercised.
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