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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1949

Page

3

Bealls Honored With Serenade Party

A West Wilford street serenade surprised Mr and Mrs William Beall on their wedding anniversary. Officers and coworkers from the B and O Railroad arranged the event presenting a coffee table and hassock. Guests included D L Outright E Pepper C P Cart R G Nester Russell G Dotson and several Proudfoot Batson Double Ford Powell and others.

William Beall West Wilford Street B. and O. Railroad Company D. L. Outright E. Pepper C. P. Cart R. G. Nester Russell G. Dotson Francis Proudfoot Jean Batson Hazel G. Double Gwendolyn Proudfoot Joan Ford G. E. Powell Rene J. W

Knights of Pythias Open House Tonight At 7:30

The Knights of Pythias will host an open house this evening at 7 30 p m with an elaborate program. The Grad Chancellor and Grand Regent of the Prince of Syracuse will attend, inviting all knights families sisters and Prince of Syracuse members to meet the new Grand Lodge officers.

Knights of Pythias Prince of Syracuse Grand Lodge

Halloween and club events listed for October 27

October 27 brings a slate of meetings and socials. The Delta Nu Chapter of Hau Phi Lambda Sorority meets at 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion Home. Mrs Ralph Mc Daniel hosts Weekley Sewing Club at 2 p.m. on Fetterman Pike. The Pruntytown Methodist Church W S C S hosts a Halloween Social. Mountaineer Council No 44 Junior Order United Mechanics gathering is set for 7:30 p.m. at the Daughters of America hall on East Main Street.

Delta Nu Hau Phi Lambda Sorority Supreme Forest Woodmen's Circle American Legion Kathleen ‘Young Betty Jo McDermott Laura Mae Hoffman Nancy Kemple Mary Jaco Ralph McDaniel Weekley Sewing Club Fetterman Pike W.S.C.S Pruntytown Methodist Church Mountaineer Council Junior Order United Mechanics Daughters of America East Main Street

Birthday Celebration for Mrs Charles Whiteman at West Main

Mrs Charles Whiteman of 802 West Main street was surprised with a birthday party on Tuesday evening. A handkerchief shower preceded a Sunday cake presented by Beatrice Ellers. Attendees included Goldie Utsinger and Bert Utsinger among others. church events and local club meetings fill the week from October 27 to November 1 with prayers, quiet days, and social gatherings at St Johns, St Pauls, the Hee Alum party, the Protective Home Circle, V F W Auxiliary, St Mathews, and the Football Mothers Club at various venues.

Charles Whiteman West Main Street Poe Ware W. R. Jackson Bert Utsinger St. John’s Methodist Church St. Paul's Methodist Church W. 8 Hee Hallowe'en Louise Collins Protective Home Circle D. of A Main St V.F.W St. Matthins W. C. Lawson Beech Street Football Mothers’ Club American Legion McGraw Avenue

Tunnelton News Highlights Local Visits and Travel

Local notes record Sunday visits among Tunnelton residents and relatives. Guests include Mr and Mrs Ira Elsey from Uniontown and Miss Lois Zinn visiting with her parents. Several residents travel to Akron, Baltimore, Warren Ohio, and Clarksburg for visits or hospital and school affiliations.

W. R. Mankens Tunnelton Ira Elsey Uniontown Pennsylvania C. S. Zinn Howard L. Holmes Akron Ohio Lola Holmes Hi. D. Zinn John Hopkin's Hospital Baltimore Maryland Lois Zinn St. Mary Hospital Clarksburg Mrs. L. O. Zinn

Knave of Hearts Trial Opens in Chicago Court

Octogenarian Sigmund Engel faces a six by six jury for allegedly fleecing widow Mrs. Reseda Corrigan of 8700 dollars. A man identifying as Norman Chelquist from New York attends the trial in support of Mrs. Engel. Also noted are wedding anniversary dinners and birthdays hosted by local residents with extensive guest lists.

Sigmund Engel Chicago Criminal Court Chicago Reseda Corrigan Pauline Langton Engel Norman Chelquist New York Engel International Soundphotos

Steelworkers strike tied to Baltimore fund drive

The article notes the current shutdown action and a parallel USW strike in Baltimore. Malbert Altallah, Maryland director for the union, says steel workers there will collect relief funds for 20,000 striking workers needing food and rent money. He claims union members regularly contribute to city charities and exceed fundraising goals.

Baltimore Malbert Altallah Maryland Alfallah

Cisar Urges Steelworkers Support and Trade Drive

Cisar writes to roughly 15,000 Wheeling steelworkers urging business interests to back a broad trade boost. He asks contributions be mailed to the union strike relief committee. Also notes January flower of the month Sarnato garnet and cites Texas boasting 15,662 miles of valleys, more than any other state.

Wheeling Texas U.S. State

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