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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1947

Page

3

Thelma McDaniel and Philip Murphy Wed in May Ceremony

The Nazarene parsonage on Parkview hosted the ceremony uniting Miss Thelma McDaniel and Philip Smiley Murphy. The couple plans Virginia Beach and Norfolk honeymoon two weeks before temporary residence in Chariton. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvard C. McDaniel, wore light blue with JoHanna Hill roses. maid of honor Miss Betty Gene McWilliams wore milky blue. Best man was Charles E. Murphy, Seaman First Class, stationed at Norfolk. The groom’s family and relatives noted their West Virginia technical studies and Navy service before marriage.

Nazarene Parsonage Parkview Thelma McDaniel Harvard C. McDaniel Country Club Road Philip Smiley Murphy JoHanna Hill Betty Gene McWilliams Charles E. Murphy Naval Station Norfolk Virginia

Mildred Wamsley and Wesley Spengler Wed in Akron

Mr and Mrs Wilbert G Wamsley of Akron formerly of Grafton announce the marriage of their daughter Mildred Louie Wamsley to Wesley D Spengler. The ceremony occurred Saturday May 24 in Akron. Mrs Spengler, a former local resident, attended First Ward School and Point Pleasant High School. She taught in Wellsburg and later worked as an accountant for Goodrich Rubber in Akron. Spengler, a former local resident, served as a state police in this district.

Wilbert G. Wamsley Akron Grafton Mildred Louie Wesley D. Spengler Goodrich Rubber Company Ohio Spengler

D C B Class Meets at Nellie Cook Home

June 3 the D C B class of Blueville Methodist Church will gather at Miss Nellie Cook’s West Main Street home at 6:00 PM. All members urged to attend. June 5 Nellie Cook to meet Home Economics students at Grafton Senior High from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM for conferences and workshop. June 10 Hecalums to initiate new members at Ronays at 8:00 PM. all old members and graduating Hec-Teks urged to attend.

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Vacation Bible School Opens at Evangelical United Brethren

Vacation Bible School begins Monday morning at the Evangelical United Brethren church on Dewey avenue for two weeks from 9 to 11 30 each morning. Classes span kindergarten to over twelve, with worship Bible study handwork memory work drill and recreation. Certificates awarded for eight or more days. daily offerings support China Relief.

Evangelical United Brethren Church Dewey Avenue Kimmergarten China Relief

Birth of a son to Lt Col and Mrs J J Augustin in Birmingham

Proud parents Lt Col J J Augustin and wife welcomed a son weighing seven pounds four ounces at Jefferson hospital Birmingham. Mother is the former Ann Reger daughter of Mr and Mrs C W Reger. Maternal great grandparents Mr and Mrs J W Reger of Ona street. Paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs John Augustin of Rochester NY.

J. J. Augustin Birmingham Alabama Jefferson Hospital Ann Reger C. W. Reger J. W. Reger Ona Street John Augustin Rochester New York

Absolute proven remedy for rheumatism and neuritis sciatica

Telegraphed advertisement promises relief from rheumatism arteritis neuritis sciatica with a single trip. Claims overnight accommodations and disabled persons may send a friend. Contains address 188 E Fayette St Uniontown PA and office hours daily 10 to 8 Sunday 10 to 5. Permanently located.

E. Fayette St. Ny Senior High School Uniontown

Memorial Day Visitors and Homecomings

A stream of local social news lists relatives and friends visiting over Memorial Day. Entries note Aunt and Mr and Mrs Alex Katsan at 2 West Wilford Street, Carlton Russell home on leave from the Byrd Expedition, Robert Lee Setler visiting family, and guests of the Fordyce and Geldbough families from Morgantown Boston and Richmond. Also reported are old friends visits, WVU and Potomac State students home, and multiple holiday guests including the Kerrs, Murrays, Vogels, and Staffords visiting family and friends.

Alex Katsan Wilford Street Mneoacre Carlton Russell Route 50 South Pe Young Russell Panama Cuba South America Portsmouth Virginia Robert Lee Setler James Setler St. Charles Street J. FP. Fordyce Webster George Geld~ Bough Morgantown Joseph W. Fordyce Boston Massachusetts James Fordyce Richmond Indiana George Vogel West Virginia University G. D. Vogel West Washington Street John Vogel Potomac State College H. M. Murray Walnut Street Frank Martin Anne Philip Pt. Marion, Pa Harry Murray, Jr Chicago Emily Murray Washington, D. C Leonard Skidmore Conrad Clendenin W. Va Chester Lucas Kenneth Penns Grove N. J J. F. Stafford James S. Stafford Cumberland, Md Thomas F. Stafford Beckley William B. Gibson William Staunton, Va Charles Lee ‘Stafford

Summer School To Be Conducted In Trade Subjects

Taylor County Vocational School will offer summer courses in machine shop and electric welding beginning June 2. Open to any high school student age 16 or older from any high school in the county, classes run five days a week six hours daily. One high school credit for six weeks or one and a half credits for nine weeks. Regular winter-term students may earn credits in trade subjects, aiding scheduling for the next term.

Taylor County Vocational School R. Virgil Rohrbough Taylor County Superintendent of Schools

Weather shifts after tornado like storm hits county

Mercury rises to 63 after a rain and tornado like wind storm Thursday shortly after noon. Powerful winds shattered window glass at Carr China Company and damaged Parkview cottages. Camp LeRoy Edwards Scout troop’s memorial home lost a porch roof but repairs completed ahead of a 7:30 PM dedication tonight. Downed trees and miles of debris reported with no injuries.

Sways Asucu Page One Carr China Company Parkview LeRoy Edwards New Memorial

Lewis Says Nothing as 75 Percent Bituminous Talks Open

Lewis offered reporters no remarks after a 35 minute wage contract conference with operators representing 75 percent of the bituminous industry. He directed questions to Ezra Van Horn, Ohio operator representative and conference chairman, who said the meeting was adjourned by authority.

Lewis Ezra van Horn Ohio van Horn

Coal Miners Readying News Conference on Contract Talks

The breakdown of negotiations comes a month before mines are due to be returned to owners. Officials gave no clear indication of the next move with Lewis and United Mine Workers reps. Talks began two weeks ago at Navy Captain Collisson’s request to seal a wage and conditions deal before July 1. The 25 percent sector, via the Southern Coal Producers Association, began separate talks last week and paused for the holiday weekend, to resume next Tuesday morning.

Lewis The United, Mine Workers Navy N. H. Collisson Rede Tee Southern Coal Producers Association

Church Announcements Continued From Page Two

Church notices update readers on service times, upcoming events, and community activities. Details include scheduled meetings, volunteer opportunities, and reminders for parishioners to participate in outreach and holiday preparations.

St John s Methodist Church Weekly Schedule and Bodies

St John s Methodist Church at Corner St John and Boyd Streets lists worship at 10:30 am and 7:30 pm with Holy Communion first Sunday. Activities include Young People’s Meeting 6:30 pm Wednesdays prayer and Bible study 7:30 pm. Official Board meets first Wednesday Circle No 1 WSCS first Thursday Circle No 2 WSCS first Friday Fisher Class second Tuesday Woman s Society of Christian Service second Tuesday Choir rehearsal Thursdays. Church school at 9:30 am led by Mrs Frede Shroyer.

Frede Shroyer Apt Circle No WSCS Fisher Woman's Society of Christian Service

Rose Hill Methodist Church Schedule

Rose Hill Methodist Church on Valley Falls Road led by Pastor W J Richardson hosts church school at 1 30 p m with superintendent Mrs Ethel Rutherford and midweek prayer service on Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

Rose Hill Methodist Church Valley Falls Road W. J. Richardson Ethel Rutherford

Hungarian premiership turmoil unsettles parliament circles

Reports from cabinet circles say Imre Ostvanyi, ex president of the National Bank, had been the Communist pick for Hungary’s premiership. The piece notes ongoing speculation as the nation’s political tempers rise amid cabinet shifts and public reaction. The narrative mentions Memorial Day traffic fatalities, with Indiana recording 40 deaths over the period and a wedding party among the casualties in Lake County.

Imre Ostvanyi National Bank Indiana Lake ‘County

Violent Deaths Last Year Across States and District

Holiday period recorded 202 violent deaths including 164 traffic fatalities. Deaths by state and cause listed Maryland 3353 Virginia 100 District of Columbia 10.

Maryland Virginia District of Columbia

Election voting places listed for Precincts in Grafton area

The notice lists polling sites for Precincts 13 through 31 in Grafton including Keeners Garage Club room West Main Street Methodist church George Todd residence Court House Mayor's office Elk's club East Grafton school Morgan's garage Garrison school Fred Robinson's residence Maple avenue Chevrolet garage Otto Sturm's residence West Grafton school and instructs on cleaning linoleum with a cloth dipped in squid or paste wax.

weMiend Keener’s West Main Street Methodist Church George Todd Court House Mayor's Office Elk's Club East Grafton Morgan's Garrison_school Fred Robinson Maple Avenue Chevrolet Sturm West Grafton

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