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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1949

Page

3

Willing Workers Club Holds Special Meeting

The Willing Workers Club held a special meeting Monday evening at the Haymonia Feur. Leo Buevens presided and introduced the program with Shirley Summers Donna Waukins Francis Satterfeld and Naomi Weaver among the participants. Members leaders and visitors enjoyed games and refreshments while Miss Le nore Crouser informed the group about potential year long soap projects.

Willis Workers 4-H Clu Haymona Feu Leo Buevens Shirley Summers Donna Waukins Francis Satterfeld Naomi Weaver Boward Satterfield Francis Satterfield James Weaver Charles Dickey James Lucas Charles Lucas Donna Watkins Wilma J. Weaver Dottie Sue Weaver Leo Craft Leo Stevens Eddie Craft Nancy Craft Gary Knotts Clyde Satterfield Patricia Satterfield Laura Henderson John Weaver Charles Lee Shackleford Lucille Henderson Arlene Shackleford Lenore Crouser Aent

Plan All Day Quilting At Blueville Church Meeting

The D O B class of Blueville Methodist plans an all day quilting and covered dish dinner at the next meeting, to be held the first Tuesday afternoon of November in the Sunday School room. Mrs Mildred Henry presided as president, and a change to the first Tuesday slot was approved.

D.O.B Blueville Teie Rogers Henry Shafferman Ruth Knotts Mary Carruthers Icie Rogers Macel Posey Mildred Henry E. L. Arnold Bessie Shafferman Elizabeth Bowman

Miss Libby Stemple Birthday Party Held at Aunt’s Home

Libby Dee Stempie celebrated a birthday at her aunt Miss Elizabeth Saffel’s home on West Francis street September 29. Guests enjoyed games prizes and refreshments including Connie Murry Priscilla Keane Sandra Hufford Sandra White Jeanie Deavers Opal Kirk Dolores Kirk and many others.

Libby Dee Stempie Elizabeth Saffel West Francis Street Connie Murry Priscilla Keane Sandra Hufford Sandra White Jeanie Deavers Opal Kirk Dolores Kirk Tommy Marshall David Marshall Joyce Ann Marshall Merle Martain Connie Loretta Carolyn Philip Mane

Minute Maids 4 H Club Plans Achievement Day

The Minute Maids 4 H club met at Sandra Courtney’s home to plan an Achievement Day banquet at Andrews M E church on October 13. Susanna Lawson led devotionals, with Mary Mollohan presiding. A Halloween Party is set for October 29 at Mrs F S Smith’s home, with Beverly Sue Cutright Annette Kunst and Mary Mollohan presenting the program.

Andrews M. E Minute Maids Sandra Courtney Walnut Street Susanna Lawson Jane Parkhill Mary Mollohan F. S. Smith Beverly Sue Cutright Annette Kunst Ann Lawson Anita Jean Shahan Morella Gerkus Patty Belle Isner Rosemary Johns Mary McKinney Rosalie Losh Tean Parker Patty Collier Mary

Grafton Business Girls Meet At Hotel Grafton

The Grafton Business Girls will meet at The Hotel Grafton on Wednesday at 6 15 p m For reservations and cancellations call Miss Helen Shomo October 5 Circle No 2 of St Pauls Methodist Church meets at 223 Thayer street at 2 p m October 6 Friendship Class of Fetterman Methodist meets at the home of Mr and Mrs Delbert Dawson at 7 15 p m October Ladies Aid Society of St Pauls Lutheran meets at Maple avenue at 8 p m co hostesses Mrs Geminitte and Mabel Watkins Greenvalley Lodge No

Grafton Business Girls Grafton Helen Shomo St. Paul’s Methodist Church Howard Hostler Thayer Street Fetterman Methodist Church Delbert Dawson V. F. W. Hall Virginia St. John’s Scott Phillips Walnut Street St. John's Methodist Church Supreme Forest Woman's Circle K. of P. Lodge Book Review and Literature Department The Woman's Club Andrews M. E Charles Jarrett Lindy Chub H. Carroll Wilford Street

Leave for Alaska for two years with Floyd family

Mrs William W Floyd formerly Betty White of Grafton left for Alaska last Sunday to join Lt William W Floyd stationed in Fairbanks for two years. She was accompanied by daughters Suzanne and Becky.

Alaska William W. Floyd Betty White Grafton Fairbanks Floyd Suzanne Becky Fred Floyd Tygart Dam

Company disputes role in mine closure and jobless benefits

The firm argued it did not challenge the benefit payment to its employer and claimed it bears no responsibility for the mine closure. The department argued the closure is legally equivalent to a stoppage caused by fire flood breakdown or similar cause.

Mussleman Company Inwood

Kiger Story Aids Drug Fund Drive Receives Notable Support

Grafton newspaper The Sentinel reported that more than 32,000 dollars had been raised toward buying a vital drug for Jeannine Kiger, a 19 year old with a blood disease. Her doctor noted her condition as much improved, and a minimum of 30 treatments at fifty four dollars each is expected for a cure.

Grafton Jeannine Kiger Grafton Sentinel

House Passage Seen For Broad Old Age Insurance Bill

Speaker Rayburn predicted the house will pass overwhelmingly a bill extending old age insurance to 11 million more workers including bankers bakers grocers and public employees. The measure would raise benefits by 70 to 80 percent add disability insurance and raise payroll taxes to fund the program. The Senate was not expected to act before January with Democratic leaders rushing the vote at 10 a.m. to push the measure through.

Washington Rayburn House Senate

Disturbance At Coal Mine Draws Police Attention

A street disturbance near a coal mine at St Charles drew state police after about 50 people halted a coal wagon. Lawson, hauling coal for Ridge Wacks who owns the mine, was knocked to the sidewalk but not seriously hurt. Wacks feared inability to move two carloads of coal as crowd gathered. Independent thought noted as the genuine preparation for proper study amid the turmoil.

Pritt Lawson St. Charles Ridge Wacks Wacks

Band Boosters Set Up At Grafton High For Fund Drive

Band supporters at Grafton High establish a refreshment stand with proceeds for six weeks going to the Band Boosters club. Membership costs one dollar per year, with Howard Courtney as membership committee chairman. The Minneapolis telephone book notes the Olson family names among residents.

Grafton High Band Boosters Club Howard Courtney

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J. E. Gavitt Willing Workers Club University of Arizona Wildcat Bob Winslow E. Pinkham Slydia E. Pinkhan Libby Stemple Marshall RED Cross Truman George C. Marshall American Red Cross White House Basil O'Connor International Hospital New City Hospital Ralph Lee Miller John Raymond Miller Rosemary Petrovitch East Bluemont Street Bertha Kalkandas Luzadder Street Eunice Dalton Uffington Andrey Lee Croston Jeanette Stevenson Tunnelton Betty Zetty Thomas Maxon West Main Street Helen Brestol Grand Street Ida Mae Linn Hammond New York Dress Institute N. Y Grafton Woman's Club Book Review Dept Kiger Associated Press Calderwood Minton Homer Ferguson Michigan Senate Judiciary Mittee Sherman Minton Supreme Court Ferguson Thart. Mintén Roosevelt Minneapolis Olsen and Johnson Buick Boyont Fisher Hamric Motor Company Riverside Drive
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