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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1957

Page

3

Calendar items for Methodist churches in June

Calendar notes show events at Blueville Methodist E M Church and Fetterman and other congregations. June 2 includes MVP meeting at 6 30 p m and memorial service with joint installation at BSSME. Ladies Auxiliary meets 8 p m with officers at 7 30 p m. June 4 Friendship Class meets in church social rooms. June 6 WSC Methodist Church meeting at 7 30 p m hosted by Mrs Ruth Henderson and Mrs Trix Sturm with note of date change. June 7 Esther Peters Young Adult Class plans a 6 30 p m church gathering to travel to Tygart Dam for a weiner roast, with each member bringing own food.

Blueville Methodist Church BSSME F.O. E Fetterman Methodist Church W. 5. C. ‘Bt. Methodist Church Ruth Henderson Trix Sturm SUNE Esther Peters Tygart Dam

Dewey Family Notice Among Local Obituaries

In a brief notice the Dewey family announces the passing of a relative and extends thanks to friends and neighbors. The message lists surviving children and mentions arrangements pending at a local funeral home.

Personal guests and hospital news in the region

Mr and Mrs Hugh Fordyce of Washington DC are guests of Mrs J F Fordyce of Webster Road. Mr and Mrs John Donnachie of Wheeling, former Grafton residents, visit Mrs Rena Goodwin Warder Ave for Memorial Day weekend. Mrs Edward Marks on W Main St is a patient at Union Protestant Hospital Clarksburg after major surgery. Mr and Mrs William Hassle and their daughter of Cleveland Ohio visit her parents. Mr and Mrs C W Philip ps and Mr and Mrs Douglas Powell Florence St left Friday for a two week Florida vacation. Mr and Mrs Joe Punk and children of Washington DC and Herbert Funk of Arlington VA visit their parents Mr and Mrs Luther Funk.

Hugh Fordyce Washington, D. C J. F. Fordyce Webster’ Road John Donnachie Wheeling Grafton Rena Goodwin Warder Ave Edward Marks W. Main St Union Protestant Clarksburg William Hassle Cleveland C. W. Philipps Douglas Powell Florence St Florida Joe Punk Herbert Funk Arlington, Va Mrs Luther Funk Vernie Bidition Orlando W. Va Robert P. Johnson Nancy Flemington Johnson J. W. Kerns Bridgeport Price Clark New York City Philip Canton Texas Radioman Arden Lynch Donald Gne Long Beach Flemington High School Delvera K. Johnson Dorothy Cardot Ida Rebecca Bland William Bland Jof Astor Morgantown General Hospital Jane Ellen Don Kittle Braaddus Hospital John Dunn John Byron Cambridge Ohio Byron Ross

Flemington Memorial Service Set for Memorial Day

At Flemington and Simpson Baptist Church the Rev Joe Billups of Philippi will deliver the memorial day message at 2 30 p m next Sunday in connection with the annual roll call for those buried in Simpson cemetery. Also announced were vacation church school June 10 21 theological discussions June 20 at Alterson Broaddus College and a womans house party beginning June 6 at Alderson Broaddus College. Funeral services were held for Fred E Gates 68 of Flemington. He died May 24 at Grafton. He was born September 10 1888 in Fairdhance Pa. He is survived by his wife Anne Ross Gates three brothers and three sisters. Other items note births visits and local events including a newborn Sandra Jo Morrison born May 19 at Broaddus Hospital and local residents visiting family and friends.

Flemington and Simpson Baptist Church Joe Billups Philippi Simpson Cemetery Flemington and Simpson Alterson-Broaddus College Alderson~Broaddust College Fred E. Gates Flemington Clyde Bush Gates Grafton Fairdhance George W Zella Workman Gates Anne Ross Gates W. Ray Akron Ohio Owen R. Gates Washington

Evansville Church Hosts Sermon Before Conference

Evansville Methodist Church members gathered Sunday evening May 26 to hear Rev. How ard McNeail give his last sermon before the annual Methodist conference in Buckhannon on May 29.

Hospital Admissions and Discharges List May 29 30

May 29 admissions Ola McIntyre Sarah Harvey Terry Ross Helen Philips and others. Discharges include Joy Casteel William Murphy Cora Bowmar Kasson Katie Barker Elsie Hess Versie Duckworth Virginia Will Lottie Walter. May 30 admissions Pauline Woods. Discharges include Terry Ross and Charles Feathers.

Ola McIntyre Rt. 1 Sarah Harvey New Martinsville Terry Lee Ross Thornton Helen Philips Wash. C Joy Casteel Independence William Murphy Moatsville Cora Bowmar Kasson Katie Barker Barrett St Elsie Hess Rt. 2 Versie Duckworth Charles Feathers Newburg

Births in New Jersey and Ohio announce two daughters

Dr and Mrs H Sullivan of Basking Ridge NJ announce the birth of a daughter on May 29 weighing seven pounds nine ounces. The mother is Virginia Stout and paternal grandparents are Dr and Mrs Irene Sullivan of Buffalo and maternal grandparents Dr and Mrs R D Stout of Grafton. Mr and Mrs William Goff announce a daughter born May 31 at 5 28 am in Grafton City Hospital weighing six pounds. Working at the snack bar were Mrs C G Crawford, Mrs J R Frease and Mrs Rhea H Fisher.

Sandra Jo John L. Morrison Galloway Broaddus Hospital Philippi Josephine Gills Ray Gillis Adrian Chester A. Marshall Flemington Clinchfield Coal Co Dola H. Sullivan Basking Ridge N. J Virginia Stout Irene Sullivan Buffalo, N. Y R. D. Stout Grafton William Goff Rt. 1 Grafton City Hospital C G. Crawford J. R. Frease Rhea H. Fisher

Loyal Class Elects Blue at St Pauls Lutheran Meeting

The Loyal Class of St Pauls Lutheran Church held its regular meeting at the Abel and Wittman homes. D Ray Withers presided in president Gerkin's absence. Rev Raymond C Gross spoke on the Evangelism Mission set for September 15 to 20. Howard C Blue was elected president to serve the unexpired term. Next meeting is June 19 at the church with a family dinner.

St. Paul's Lutheran Church John W. Abel John L. Wittman Abel Benjamin M. Gerkin D. Ray Withers Raymond C. Gross Howard C. Blue Gerkin

Newburg Alumni To Hold Dance and Banquet

The decorating committee at Newburg High School works this week to ready the gym for the alumni dance and banquet set for Saturday night. The event begins with a banquet at 6 p.m. on standard time followed by the dance at 9 p.m.

Newburg High School Connie Sharp Raymond Sharp Scotch Hill Dale King Dorothy Sinclair James Harris Emory Chichester Frank Tasker Preston Memorial Hospital Kingwood

Toiletries to Make Daily Bath a Joyful Routine

A nostalgic guide on choosing bath items to transform daily washing into pleasure. It lists items from fragrant soaps to dusting powders, soothing oils, and brushes, emphasizing personal skin care, fragrance, and enjoyable routines for a healthier, happier appearance.

Nenen Rues

DAR Plans Silver Tea For June Thirteenth

The Elizabeth Cummins Jackson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met at Mrs. Clay Baylard’s home for May. A silver tea is planned for June 18 at the Episcopal parish house with Mrs. Reba Redmott as general chairwoman. Prizes were awarded for essays on good citizenship and reports from the continental congress and state conference were given by chapter members.

Elizabeth Cummins Jackson Daughters of the American Revolution Clay Baylard Leota Griffith Episcopal Parish Reba ReDermott Marguerite ‘Thayer Good Citizenship Eddie Nicholson Carla Jo Shay Paul Klug Washington, D. C McDermott Morgantown C.F. Shafer Alice Florence Wilkinson Margaret Lambert Elia May McDaniel Virginia Hanway Bertha Hodges Virginia Knotts C. F. Shafer W. C. Hanway Barbara Cather Carrie Sellars Elizabeth Cather Marguerite Thayer Rhea Fisher Griffith Irene Bolyard

Nestorville Group Shares Church Busy Day

Nestorville group members and families gathered at the local E U B Church on Saturday for cleaning in the forenoon and a covered dish dinner followed by an afternoon meeting. Attendees included Mrs Wilma Frey Mrs Lucille Cross Pamela Mrs Edith Marsh and other locals with future plans noted.

Luncheon Soups and Salads From a Home Kitchen

Simple, era style luncheon ideas with two main dishes. Includes a creamy mushroom soup bisque with shrimp and a tangy tomato cheese salad, plus watercress and peach salad, mint jelly accents, and a hearty corn chowder. Provides step by step preparation for four to six servings.

Rosemont News Highlights Local Visits and Guests

Rosemont residents Mabel Reed Charles Reed and Robert Harman visited the Webbs in Bridgeport. Boyd Reed and his son Charles visited David Reed in Flemington. The Hamiltons and their daughter traveled from Fairmont to see Joseph Comensky in Rosemont, and Thomas Bailey and family called on Mattie Bailey and relatives in Pruntytown. Additional gatherings included visits to Rosemont from Flemington Grafton Tyndall Air Force Base and dinners hosted by neighbors with numerous local names.

Mabel Reed Charles Reed Robert Harman Rosemont John Webb Bridgeport Boyd Reed Charles David Reed Flemington Theodore Hamilton Fairmont Joseph Comensky Thomas Bailey Mattie Bailey Robert Brown Pruntytown Rosa Cole Johnny Billy Mealy Lacie Gallow Sallie Dawson Ramona Neupter Howard Caldwell Anna Rue Joan Bensky Charlene Rus Qustio Amoldo Clarksburg Lawson Carder Lindy Devart Richard Haney Ricky Ruth Kerby Sharon Nancy Grafton George Carder Tyndall Air Force Base Florida Katheryn Jane Carder

Family visits and social guests in Rosemont area

Carolyn Sue of Rosemont and her brother Homer Shaffer hosted a Parkersburg visit with the Shaffers. The two families then toured Belpre and returned Sunday. Frank Maxwell of Rosemont visited son Henry Maxwell, a Marine at Paris Island. Flemington and Clarksburg residents joined Rosemont gatherings with the Gils Amidio, Bensky, Lipscomb, Carder, Mitchell, Drainer, and Brown families.

Carolyn Sue Rosemont Parkersburn Homer Shaffer Belpre Frank Maxwell Henry Maxwell Marine Corps Paris Island Clarksburg Gabel Bensky Jack Lipscomb Flemington Birdell Jones Ruth Kerby Nancy Sharon Grafton Lawson Carder William Carlson Bridgeport Clinton Mitchell James Drainer Madison Dewey Drainer Marietta Brown Rosemor St. Mary's Hospital

Noisy TV Clashes With Fire Alarms in Westport

Volunteers in Westport Connecticut install small short wave radios in homes to hear fire alarms clearly as blasting television sets drown out alarms. The effort aims to improve fire response amid noisy household devices.

Noisy TV Westport Conn

GOP Women Plan Rummage Sale At Wheeling Meeting

The Republican Women’s Club held its first meeting in Wheeling with Mrs Hoffmansn and Mrs Betty Walls reporting. Routine business was conducted and plans were made for a rummage sale to be held June 6 and 8 at an undisclosed ship location.

Claby Man Tland Wheeling Hoftemsn Betty Walls

Santino appeals fine. ends up paying higher court total

In Bridgeport Cann, Frank Santino challenged a fifteen dollar speeding fine but remains liable for a final payment of forty five dollars after the appeal.

Bridgeport Cann Frank Santino

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