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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1949

Page

3

King's Daughters Class Holds Regular Meeting

The King's Daughters Bible Class of the Evangelical United Brethren church met at the church for their regular monthly meeting. The program was led by Mrs. Guy Bennett with hymns, scripture by Mrs. Vandergrift, and prayers by Mrs. C. V. Tate. A vocal duet by Mrs. Carl Boylen and Mrs. C. V. Crall accompanied by Janet Sue Boylen, a reading by Mrs. Ora Pratt, and a piano solo by Charlotte Ann Stilwell followed. The program closed with a reading by Mrs. Hugh Woodford, hymns, and the class covenant. Refreshments were served by Mrs. L. Brags, Mrs. Walter Gank, and Mrs. Vandergrift to numerous members and guests.

King’s Daughters Bible Class Evangelical United Brethren Church Guy Bennett Vandergrift Mirs. C. V. Tate Carl Boylen C. V. Crall Janet Sue Boylen Iva Hualll Charles Warden W. Gank Tammy Warder R. Cole Ida Reed Marcia Vanderurift Janet S. Boylen Charlotte A. Stilwell

Blueville Group Holds Meeting at Mrs Boyce Home

The W S C S of the Blueville M E Church met at Mrs Sam Boyce residence on Wednesday evening. Mrs J W Travis acted as co hostess and Mrs Boyce led devotionals while Mrs Warren Turner the president presided at the business session. Plans were made to observe the week of October 24 as

Blueville M. E Sam Boyce J. W. Travis

Missionary Society Dinner Meeting at First Presbyterian

The Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian church held a six o clock dinner Wednesday night. President Mrs. A A Miller opened the meeting, with devotionals led by Mrs. F S Suddreth and Miss Nell Haslup closing. Plans were made to serve the Woman's Club luncheon on November g. Rhea Fisher gave the Bible Book of the Month with topics led by Mrs. Luddreth and Mrs. Helen Thayer. The gathering closed with the Mizpah Benediction and guests Reverend Carl Davis, Mr A A Miller ent, Mrs Virginia Stave ly.

The Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church A. A. Miller F. S. Suddreth Nell Haslup Woman's Club Rhea Fisher Luddreth Helen Thayer

Pro Bikune Coup Fragments Mention Bevin Family

Fragmentary OCR mentions Prave and Mrs. John Bevin Billiee YG amid pro Bikune forces and Sin organization. Unclear context shows terms Le vents and Yt four members with a visit referenced, leaving a partial political montage without clear events or dates.

Prave John Bevin Billiee Sin le Vents

Oak Grove Club Elects Mrs Sinsel President

The Oak Grove Farm Woman's club met at the home of Mrs Carl Sinsel and elected new officers for the coming year with Dorothy Sinsel as president Berdie Gallaher as vice president Lettie Norris and Louise Boysen shared secretary and treasurer duties Prizes went to Mrs Lettie Morris and Mrs Louise Boysen with several members listed in attendance.

Oak Grove Farm Woman's Club Carl Sinsel Katherine Lemon Dorothy Sinsel Berdie Gallager Lettie Norris Louise Boysen

HER HAT'S OFF FASHION TRACK MEETING NOTES

The November meeting of the club will be held at Mrs Shoemaker's home with attendees including Saran Jane Lucas Wilma Messenger Mrs Betty Jacobs and son How ard and Louise Boylen and children A Dues Party is planned at Nancy Parkhills home on November 1 Laura Powell and Mary Lou Custer led the song service A plate luncheon was served by Mrs Victor Cupnett Other attendees included Bill Courtney Ruth Crall Shirley Bumgardner and Margie Hargett

Billy Carrie Weaver Chrisine Lucas Bessie Watkins Mrs Shoemaker Ada Sinsel Saran Jane Lucas Wilma Messenger Betty Jacobs Howard Louise Boylen Shoemaker

Youth Temperance Council Meets at Cuppett Home

The Youth Temperance Council held its regular meeting Monday night at Joyce Cuppett's Maple Avenue home in Lowell. President Lowell Mason presided, with Mrs C B Mason leading the study period. Four pledges joined: Billie Ann Glover, John Knight, Joyce McKinney, and Susan Matsey. A Hallowe'en party was planned for Saturday.

Youth Temperance Council Joyce Cuppett Maple Avenue Lowell Mason C. B. Mason Billie Ann Glover John Knight Joyce McKinney Susan Matsey

Birth of Philip Scott Morris in Fairmont General

Captain Wilson H Morris announces the birth of a son, Philip Scott Morris, at Fairmont General Hospital on October 18. Mrs Morris, formerly Nancye Lough of Grafton, is the mother. The family resides along Route 5 in Morgantown.

Wilson H. Morris Route 5 Morgantown Philip Scott Fairmont General Hospital Delbert William Morris Fairman 201St West Virginia National Guard Fairmont Mon Chip" Morris

Missionary Speaks At Women's Luncheon

Mrs N C Hall led a solemn worship service at Andrews Methodist during a Tuesday luncheon by the Women's Society of Christian Service. Mrs Robert Hood presented a vocal program as Miss Julia Bonafield, guest speaker, spoke on Why I Became a Missionary to China.

Women’s Society of Christian Service Andrews Methodist Church N.C. Hall Robert Hood Julia Bonafield China

Lindy Club Anniversary Celebration At Mrs Carrolls

Members of the Lindy Club gathered at 121 East Wilford Street for a 22nd anniversary covered dish dinner hosted by Mrs Idella Carroll. Officers were elected with Mrs Mary Paugh as president and Mrs William Bar as vice president. Other notes include visits, corrections, and hospital news from the local community.

Idella Carroll Lindy Club East Wilford Street Mary Paugh William Bar

Hollywood couple Anne Shirley and Charles Lederer wed soon

Cupid directs schedules as Anne Shirley 30 and Charles Lederer 37 pose at the groom's New York home just before marriage. The piece cites club notes from the United International club meeting of August 26, 1927 at Elizabeth McFarland's Grand Street home with charter members Edna Poling and Mrs. T. C. Gough among attendees. The next Lindy Club gathering is slated for October 3 at 202 East Main Street.

Anne Shirley Charles D. Lederer New York Miss Shirley Lederer International Uiuny Club Elizabeth McFarland Grand Street Foor Edna Poling T. C Gough William Clark Mesdames Myrtle Ridenour J. C. Sturm Pearl Hussion L. H. Greenwald Mary Paugh A. H. Leach Saliah Gillespie William Barlow Y. C. Gough Ruby Carroll Idella Carroll Anna Hebb Lindy Club William Cark East Main Street Detober 3

Upcoming Local Club and Society Meetings in October

October events include the Ladies of Grand Army meeting at 2 p m in the D A hall to discuss state officer plans Mrs H E Brestel Jr hosts St Pauls Lutheran Women at 8 p m October 22 Junior American Legion Auxiliary meets October 24 Woman's club general meeting at the American Legion Home McGraw avenue at 8 p m with Mrs H S Broadwater Mannington and Mr Max Ray in the program Alpha Mu Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi moves to Tuesday October 24 at 8 p m at the American Legion Home October 27 the W S C S of

Ladies of Grand Army D. of A. Hall Womens Missionary Society of St. Paul's Luthern Church H. E. Brestel, Jr American Legion Auxiliary W Ll Woman's Club American Legion McGraw Avenue Broadwater Mannington Max Ray Alpha Mu Beta Sigma Phi Sorority W.S.C.S. of

Prantytown Church Halloween Social Planned

The Prantytown Methodist Church will hold a Hallowe'en Social. The Mountaineer Council No. 44, Junior Order United Mechanics, will meet at Last Main Street at 7 30 with a note on refreshments including a -risp salad of lettuce and cucumber, fruit, cookies, and butter measurements mentioned.

Prantytown Methodist Church Mountaineer Council Junior Order United Mechanics Laughters of America

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