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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1949

Page

3

Fidelis Club Spends Enjoyable Evening

The Fidelis Club was entertained on Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Jack Mollohan on Beech street, with Mrs. Jacque New serving as co-hostess and Mrs. McLhan presiding over the business session. An enjoyable evening was spent, and a salad course was served to members Rena Goodwin, James Morgan, Roy Sergent, Ray Myers, Bertha Hodges, Rhea Fisher, Willian Fisher, Gererude Shaw, William Flanagan, Carl Sergent, Ray Myers Jr., and guest Mrs. P. B. Suddreth.

Fidelis Club Jack Mollohan Beech Street Jacque New McLhan Gevotionals Mesdames Rena Goodwin James Morgan Roy Sergent Ray Myers Bertha Hodges Rhea Fisher Willian Fisher Gererude Shaw William Flanagan Carl Sergent Ray Myers, Jr Suddreth

Junior Americans 4 H Club Formed From Girl Boosters

At a regular meeting held at Barbara Barlow's home the Girl Boosters 4 H club was renamed Junior Americans 4 H. Ellen Shay presided as vice president and project circulars for the coming year were distributed. Members enjoying games and refreshments included Barbara Stilwell Ellen Shay Patty Shay Barbara Shaw Patty Satterfield Mary Satterfield Sue Ann Litzinger Carolie Litzinger Sandra Barlow Hazel Robinson Dotty Gamsiager Sherry Petro vich Nancy Devers Rose Marie Tucker Judy Coughlin Mary Coons Sara Sue Waters Polly Orr Patty Moore and Barbara Barlow. The next meeting is scheduled for November 2.

Barbara Barlow Girl Boosters Ellen Shay Barbara Stilwell Patty Shay Barbara Shaw Patty Satterfield Mary Satterfield Sue Ann Litzinger Carolie Litzinger Sandra Barlow Hazel Robinson Dotty Gamsiager Sherry Petrovich Nancy Devers Rose Marie Tucker Judy Coughlin Mary Coons Sara Sue Waters Polly Orr Patty Moore

Birthday Party Held For Clinton Lee Ray

Clinton Lee Ray celebrated his third birthday at home on October 8 with many young friends joining the party. Attending were Lloyd Peters Charlene Peters Terry Allen Peters Karen Marie Currey Sandra Lou Delaney David Reed Alfred Paul Morgan Richard McMullen Ronald Lake Monetta Lou McVicker James Smith Donna Jo Smith Patricia Wolfe Virginia Wolfe and family friends Mr and Mrs Hugh E Wagner Mr and Mrs Alfred Morgan Mrs Arthur Currey Miss Lola Currey Mrs Bertha Currey Mrs Claude Peters Mrs Alice Ray and guests who sent gifts via Mrs Marshall and Charles Tacy.

Clinton Lee Ray Alice Morgan Ray Lloyd Peters Charlene Peters Terry Allen Peters Karen Marie Currey Sandra Lou Delaney David Reed Alfred Paul Morgan Richard McMullen Ronald Lake Monetta Lou McVicker James Smith Donna Jo Smith Patricia Wolfe Virginia Wolfe Hugh. E

Junior Auxiliaries Hold First Meeting

The American Legion Auxiliary junior members met October 8 at the Legion home with Frances Gamslager presiding. Officers elected were Jean Sines president Patty Moore vice president Diane Sines secretary and Dotty Gamslager treasurer. Regular meetings set for the second and fourth Saturdays at 1:30 pm. The October 22 gathering will be a Halloween party led by Jean and Diane Sines. Attendees included Patty Grow Edsel Jean Poe Peggy Gamslager Dotty Gamslager Patty Moore Diane Sines Jean Sines Mary Margaret Leuthardt.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home Frances Gamsjager Jean Sines Patty Moore Diane Sines Dotty Gamslager Hallowe'en Jean Patty Grow Edsel Jean. Poe Peggy Gamsjager Dotty Gamsjager Mary Margaret Leuthardt W.C. Lawson Beech St P. H.C Daughters of America Hall Main Street First Baptist Church Theresa McKeen Lucille McKeen Maxine Menear Jean Newhouse Football Mothers Club American Legion

Guests Attend Mrs Gamslager Event With Auxiliary

Mrs Gamslager hosted a gathering with guests including Mrs Mamie Foley auxiliary president Mrs Ottie Poe auxiliary secretary Mrs Edith Leuthardt Mrs Huth Leuthardt Mrs Eleanor Sines and Keith Sines attending the event all listed attendees of the auxiliary function.

Gamslager Mamie Foley Auxiliay Ottie Poe Edith Leuthardt Huth Leuthardt Eleanor Sines Keith Sines

W. T. U. Tea at Mrs. Mason Home Highlights Alcohol Education

The W. T. U. Membership and Dues Tea at Mrs. Burl Mason’s home on October 6 featured Maude Palmer guiding a program on Alcohol Education, followed by group singing and devotionals led by Carrie Fawcett. Guest soloist Ethel Nicola performed with piano accompaniment.

C. Burl Mason Maude Palmer Carrie Fawcett Ethel Nicola

October events page lists many club and church meetings

October calendar details meetings for Model Plane Club Naomi Sunday School Class Fisher class Hec Alum Book Review and Literature Department and many other gatherings. It notes special services, reservations, hostesses, and timing across October 11 to October 17 with venues in Grafton and nearby towns.

Model Plane Club Herbert, Fornash, Jr Board of Trade Naomi Lena Collins West Main Street Fisher St. John’s Methodist Church Gertrude Kirkaid Gayle Zinn Edith Madera King's Daughters Blueville Methodist Church Charles Rogers American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home Oddfellows and Rebekahs The Grafton Woman's

Visit Recruits at Fort Knox During Weekend Trip

Mr and Mrs QO B Martin and son Charles with Mrs Oscar Hyett and Kenny Moats of Gratton traveled to Fort Knox Kentucky to visit recruits Philip Martin and James Hyett who are in their 14 week basic training. Mr and Mrs Clyde Brown returned home to Country Club road after a Miami Oklahoma vacation with their son and daughter in law accompanying them.

QO. B. Martin Charles Oscar Hyett Kenny Moats Gratton Fort Knox Kentucky Philip Martin James Hyett Clyde Brown Country Club Road Miami Oklahoma

Republicans Invitees From Page One

The piece lists invited figures including minority leader Martin of Massachusetts Taft head of the senate GOP policy committee Senator Wherry of Nebraska party floor leader Rep Leonard Hall of New York chair of the house congressional campaign committee Sinclair Weeks party finance chairman and former Senator John Townsend of Delaware also invited. Weather notes show 83 degrees by 11 am, clouds in sky, a 40 degree drop from last night leaving 50 degrees and a forecast of fair tonight and cloudy with scattered showers tomorrow.

Martin Schusetts Taft Senate Wherry Nebraska Ofew Gore Leonard Hall New York House Sinclair Weeks Eeed Iighin Haynes John Townsend Delaware

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J. E. Gavitt Now VIEKS Lydia & Pinkhams Pinkham Slydia E. Pinkham’s Earl OF Harewood King England Marion Stein St. Mark's Venice Italy Paris WC. T. U National Board OF Fresno GE Vie Delaney General Electric Blueville Stroners J. H. Davis Carl Davis Presbyterian Church Youth Temperance Council Mason Rose Grinnan Twynham O. N. Sinsel Carmen Shahan W. C. Manley A. F. Shomo Logansport Supreme Forest Woodmen’s Circle District Fairmont Grafton Woman's Club of Grafton Lindy Club H. Carroll Wilford Street Walter S. Brown Charles Madera Clarksburg Linda Sue Hospital News City Hospital Freda Bolyard Tunnelton Virginia Davis Flemington Sarah Jane Cline Front Street Agnes Nester Roy Mason Dodson Haslip East Main Street Carolyn Jane Hunt Lincoln Street West Francis Street Everett Martin Carl Lawless Mozella Myers John Held William Love Newbury Dwight Cruikshank West Virginia Academy Charleston Grafton Refrigeration W. L. Sliter Walnut Street Odge Hyde Francisco, C Dodge Rt. 50 W. Main Street Keener Brothers Grafton, W. Va N.Y Burns Montgomery Lawrence Halliday 42Nd Street United Nations International
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