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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1949

Page

3

First Mor gantown baby Jerry Lyon born to Duckworths

Mr and Mrs Oprie Duckworth announce the birth of their first son, Jerry Lyon, on October 20 at Morgantown hospital. He weighs eight pounds. Mother is Carolyn Larew of Pruntytown, paternal grandparents Floyd Duckworth of Falls Hill Road and other relatives in Pruntytown.

Oprie Duckworth Morgantown Morgantown Hospital Jerry Lyon Carolyn Larew Pruntytown Charles Larew, Jr Floyd Duckwull Falls Hill Road

Wedding at Andrews Methodist Church Unites Eloise Gillespie and Dempsey

The Andrews Methodist Church hosted the September 3 wedding of Eloise Gillespie, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Gillespie of Grafon, and B Dempsey of Grafton. Reverend A F Shom officiated the double ring ceremony followed by a candlelit reception, with music by Mrs S T Seymour and Paul Shahan.

Andrews Methodist Church Eloise Gilleppie Harold Gillespie Grafgon B. de H. C. Dempsey Grafton A. F. Shom S. T. Seymour Paul Shahan R. L. Dadismani Charleston N. Harmon Mr. Duckworth Edward Withers Paul Duty Nelson Murphy Gillespie

Flemington Thespians Stage Hillbilly Courtship Comedy

Flemington High School Thespians Troupe No 19 will present a three act comedy Hillbilly Courtship by Austin Goetz on October 27 at 8 pm. Everyone is invited to attend.

Thespians Flemington High School Austin Goetz

Rose Hill Church Meeting Notices Costumes and Devotions

The Rose Hill Church W. 5S C.S. held its regular monthly gathering at Mrs. Haninah Compihn home. Guests in Halloween attire joined members for a devotional led by Mrs. Gladys Lambert with help from others. Attendees included Tiny Poole February Johnston Morvnd Duckworth Ada Mae Johnston Capl Bartlett Grace Lynch Ethel Rutherford Mary Duckworth and many more. The next club meeting is set for November 19 at Mrs. Doris DeBarr’s home.

C.S Rose ‘Hill Haninah Compihn

Masquerade Party Held By Rural Youth Group

Knottsville Older Rural Youth group hosted a masquerade at Knottsville School with Betty Beyles as hostess. Prizes went to Carmen Weugh Elva Jean McCartney for ugliest costumes, Bonnie Austin for most attractive, and Alfred Lundy for most mysterious. Guests and refreshments were served by Bernice Luzadder and Helen McDaniel to attendees including Mabel Gough Fred Boyles Alice Austin Ada McDaniel and local families.

Knottsville Betty Beyles Carmen Weugh Elva Jean McCartney Bonnie Austin Alfred Lundy Bernice ‘Luzadder Helen McDaniel

Woman's Society meets at Thomas Home sets bake sale date

The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Thornton M. E. church met at Mrs. Minnie and Ruby Thomas home with Mrs Magdalene Lundy of Maple Wood Lodge in attendance. Ruby Thomas presided as president during the business session and the group scheduled October 29 for a bake sale. Hosts served refreshments to seven members and seven guests.

Linda Woodyard Love Plaza Nan Newcome Patty Wolfe Bill Dempsey Jean Henkins Bobby McCue Finence Jack Cole Ann Newcome Loretta DeMoss Eleine Wolfe Don Harmon Carol Ann Heltick Jimmy Watkins Ronnnie Dotson jPatty Wolfe Blueville Boys Club 2al Dempsey Ronnie Dotson Francis Wolfe Relph Woodyard Raniel Coole Jock Cole Carol Ann Hedrick Nan’ Newcome Bobbie McCue Elaine Wolfe The Reader Sally Cole Woman's Society of Christian Service Thornton M. E. Thatch Minnie Ruby Thomas Irs Ruby ‘Thomas Magdalene Lundy Maple Wood Lodge Clarksburg

Weekend Guests at Mrs Jaco Home in Thayer Street

Weekend guests included Mrs Margaret Jaco and family and Mr and Mrs John Cook from Wheeling, visiting Thayer Street resident Mrs Lillie Jaco. City Hospital admitted ten patients on October 24 and 25 including Willa Jenkins, Ivy Dixon, Gilbert Gordon, Elaine Welch, Sharon Kirby, Ruby Nester, Latriva Freeze, Elmond Kingwood, Joan Weaver, and Alice Powell. several patients were later discharged, among them Sharon Kirby and G T Bartlett.

Lillie Jaco Thayer Street Margaret Jaco John Cook Wheeling Hospital News City Hospital Willa Jenkins Philippi Ivy Dixon Fanny Street Gilbert Gordon Flemington Elaine Welch Ross Street Sharon K. Kirby Grafton Ruby Nester East Washington

Coming Events and Club Meetings

October 26 the Music Department of the Woman's Club meets at 8 p.m. at Mrs Paul E Malone 751 Maple Avenue. October 27 the Delta Nu Chapter of Hau Phi Lambda Spr iority of the Supreme Forest and men's Circle plan a meeting.

Woman's Club Paul E. Malone Maple Avenue Delta Nu Hau Phi Lambda Supreme Forest

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