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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1949

Page

3

Carpenter And Long Nuptials Announced

Miss Virginia Carpenter of Augusta Georgia and Dr. George L. Carpenter of Wrens Georgia announce her marriage to Sgt Ralph Donald Long of Tunnelton. The ceremony was at St Patrick's church in Augusta on August 17 with a garden reception and wedding trip planned. Sergeant Long recently left the U S Army and now works in Augusta.

W. R. Mankins Tunnelton Virginia, Carpenter Alice M. Carpenter Augusta Georgia George L. Carpenter Wrens Ralph Donald Long Ralph D. Long St. Patrick’s Church Patrick Connell Neiating Bernard Bailey Bo Timmerman Bob Daley Harold Mouiey Leonard Mobley Dorothy Carpenter R. J. Brinson Herbert Bernhard Jack Carpenter Harold Mobley Eleanor Carr Cherie Carpenter Eric Bernhard Chantilly Iace Beulah Ivey Jean Harvley Louise Hardaway Leroy Hudson Youn Sgt. Long U.S. Army

Shorter Skirts and Trim Lines Dominate Fall Fashion News

Fashion writers note shorter skirts and trimmed lines return this fall with dresses suits and coats pared to 12 to 13 inches street length and as short as 8 inches for evening wear. Pockets and buttons play key roles, with belts and coat dresses highlighted for easy wear and a lean silhouette.

Thornton PTA Hallowe'en Party at School Hall

The Thornton Parent-Teachers Association hosts a Hallowe'en Festival Friday October 21 at 7 30 p m to fund a hot lunch program for pupils. A masquerade and short pupil entertainment precede a social. attendees should wear costumes as described in the notice. The article also notes fall fashion trends and mentions the Bronx Zoo displaying gorillas behind glass to protect them from human illness.

Parent-Teachers Association of Thornton School

Beall Elected President of Fisher Class

Mrs John Beall was elected president of the Fisher Class at St John Methodist church. Other officers named were vice president Mrs Gertrude Kincaid treasurer Mrs Ola De Moss and secretary and reporter Mrs Daisy Poling. Hostesses served refreshments for members and guests including Laura Beall Mildred Combs Nessie Floyd Mary Louise Grow Minnie Henderson Cora Jacobs Ada Snyder Myrtle Summers and others.

John Beall Fisher St. John Methodist Church Gertrude Kincaid Ola’ De‘Moss Daisy Poling Gayle Zinn Edith Madera Laura Beall Mildred Combs Nessie Floyd Mary Louise Grow Minnie Henderson Cora Jacobs Anna Robinson Bertha Shafer Ada Snyder Myrtle Summers Cooper Allen Lillie Marshall

October community meetings in Grafton and vicinity

A dense list of October events includes the Taylor County Garden Club at 8 p.m. at Victor Willhide’s Tur Beech Street to discuss orchids, the Grafton Womans Club at Mrs. C B Mason’s on McGraw Avenue, the Football Mothers Club at the American Legion Home, and a Supreme Forest Woodmen’s Circle District meeting in Fairmont with a 6:30 p.m. dinner. Also on the schedule are Quota Club at the Grafton Hotel, a Tacky Dance at the Senior High School Gym from 9 p.m. to midnight, the Womans Society of Christian Service meetings at two churches, the Grafton Community Chorus rehearsal at First Baptist Church, and the Ladies Auxiliary of the B of R T meeting at the R of P hall. Public invitations are extended.

Taylor County Garden Club Victor Willhide Tur Beech Street Willhide Grafton Womans Club C. B. Mason McGraw’ Avenue Barbara Cather Football Mothers Club American Legion Supreme Forest Woodmen’s Circle Fairmont Grafton Quota Club Woman's , Club Womans Society of Christian Service St. John's Methodist Church Womans’ Society of Christian Service Andrews Methodist Church Grafton Community Chorus First Baptist Church Home Ladies Auxiliary The B. of R. T R. of P. Hall

Par r is h A ge nc y Cabin Site and 117 Acre Tract

Parrish Agency offers 116 acre hilltop timber tract near Thornton with partial clearing and abundant deer. Sell on installments from 10 per acre with $1000 cash. FHA territory, good lots at Bluemont and Dobbs, Rt 50 area, 14 miles west. Also available superior 6 room bungalow near town with fine hardwoods, gas heat, FHA loan.

Thornton Bluemont Dobbs Streets Rt. 50

Brief Hospital Admissions and Discharges

On October 14 City hospital admitted Mrs. Elizabeth Painter of 70 West St Charles I street, Mrs. L. Burdett of West Washington street, and Mrs. B. Boyard of Independence. Discharged were Mrs. Rose Mary Petrovich of East Bluemont street, Mrs. Bertha Kalkonderas of 112 Lu zadder street, Mrs. Freda Bol yard of Tunnelton, Mrs. Virginia Davis of Flemington, Mrs. Mary Jenkins of Market street, and Mrs. Lula Leach of Beech street.

Hospital News City Hospital Elizabeth Painter West St. Charles I Street L. Burdett West Washington Street B.boyard Independence Rose Mary Petrovich East Bluemont Street Bertha Kalkonderas Luzadder Street Freda Bolyard Tunnelton Virginia Davis Flemington Mary Jenkins Market Street Lula Leach Beech Street

October meetings listed by local clubs and societies

October 18 Womens Council of First Church of Christ meets at 7 30 p m at Mrs C W Hauk 332 Walnut Street. October 19 Grafton Business Girls Club gathers at In wood Inn 615 reservations Gloria Sauires. October 19 Missionary Society of First Presbyterian plans 6 p m covered dish at church. October 20 Lindy club at Mrs H Carrolls Wilford Street. No meeting October 6 as scheduled.

Womens Council of First Church of Christ C. W. Hauk Walnut Street Grafton Business Girls Club Inwood Inn Gloria Sauires Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church H. Carroll Wilford Street Erees

District Meet V. F. W. Auxiliary Here Sunday

The local V F W Auxiliary announced that the third district meeting will be held here Sunday at 2 30 PM The district includes the Auxiliaries of Philippi Tunnelton Terra Alta Morgantown and Tunnelton Octopuses change color to match the ocean bottom on which they rest.

V.f.w.auxilliary Philippi Tunnelton Terra Alta Morgantown

Notre Dame and Tulane Clash In Major College Football Battle

In a day of games nationwide the spotlight centers on Notre Dame versus Tulane, the two heavyweight programs slated for a decisive clash amid today’s slate of contests.

Notre Dame Tulane

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