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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1948

Page

3

Grafton VOAG Members Attend 25th Junior Farmer Week

Nine members of the Grafton Chapter Future Farmers of America traveled to Morgantown for the twenty-fifth annual Junior Farmers Week at West Virginia University College of Agriculture. They will compete in judging contests in dairying poultry livestock agronomy and farm shop. The University Dairy Department demonstrated cattle classification to aid in selecting superior dairy breeding animals as winners are announced today at Reynolds Hall Morgantown at 1 30 p.m.

Grafton Future Farmers of America West Virginia University College of Agriculture Morgantown Jack Bradley Charles Gough Willis Nestor Jackie Lucas Howard Lemon Lawrence Satterfield Bernard Wood Dan Matthews F.C Waggoner University Dairy Department Reynolds Hall

Blueville Do Good Class Meets at Methodist Church

The Blueville Do Good Class of the Blueville Methodist Church held its regular monthly meeting last evening led by president Shirley Summers. Ann Newcome presented songs and poems with a contest won by Summers. Games, socializing, and a covered dish dinner followed for members Ann Newcome Nan Newcome Willadean Sapp Rosaline Shaffer Shirley Summers Elaine Wolfe guest Betty Lou Brown class teacher.

Blueville

Bobo Andrews Honored At Party

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Andrews of 113 Luzadder Street hosted a birthday party for their daughter Athena Bobo Andrews turning twelve. Guests includes Esther Fisher Frank Knotts Jim Wolfe Irene Andrews Mary Andrews Bernard Moore Burl Moore James Ballard Lucille Sorbella Joyce Stevens Rosie Tucker Dimmie Sorbella David Kinsley and the guest of honor amid games dancing and a dessert course.

Harry Andrews Luzadder Street Athena Bobo Esther Fisher Frank Knotts Jim Wolfe Irene Mary Andrews Bernard Moore Burl Moore James Ballard Lucille Sorbella Joyce Stevens Rosie Tucker Dimmie Sorbella David Kinsley Bobo” Andrews

Six Girls Honored At 4 H Citizenship Service

Six older 4 H members were honored at the Citizenship Service held Sunday evening at Jackson's Mill. The event recognized those who have reached voting age of twenty one. Miss Florence Howard opened with a welcome and Mrs. W EB Alton of Washington DC spoke. Each honoree received a corsage of red and white gladiolus with blue lace as backdrop. Honorees included Louise Huffman of Buckhannon and Loret tann Griffith of Wheeling among others.

Jackson's Mill Florence Howard W. EB. Alton Washington, D. C Louise Huffman Buckhannon Lorettann Griffith Wheeling Irene

September reunions and meetings listed for churches and groups

A calendar of events for September lists WSCS circles at St Paul and St John churches, Ladies Aid, Junior Order meetings, multiple family reunions at Mount Zion Harmony Grove and Oak Grove churches, homecomings at Mt Pleasant and Webster Baptist churches, WCTU meeting at First Baptist, and related gatherings with dates, times, and locations.

St. Paul's WSCS W. A. Colebank Kirby Street St. John's Methodist Church Lena Powell Loveland Addition Ladies Aid St. Paul's Lutheran Church St. John’s Methodist Church Brooks Reed West Francis Street Mountaineers Council No United American Mechanics V.F.W. Hall Main Street Sinclair-Cornwell -Marquess Mount Zion Church Indian Rocks Reedsville Preston County Bailey Memorial Church Currey Harmony Grove Baptist Church Taylor Count Mt. Pleasant Sinclair-Moran, Marquess Oak Grove Baptist Church Robinson and Bartlett Webster Baptist Church Taylor Counts Ford Taylor County W.C.T.U First Baptist Church

FHA And FFA Hosted Weiner Roast At Bridgeport Airport

The Future Homemakers of America and Future Farmers of America held a Monday evening weiner roast at Bridgeport airport. Music from a juke box and outdoor games entertained attendees. The event honored Freddie Efaw, their eighteenth birthday. Attendees included Ruth McCoy Barbara Williams Joan Gawthrop Alice Jean Gawthrop Priscilla Hines Jackie Lucas Glenn Watkins Clyde Brown Dan Matthews Lawrence Satterfield Bernard Wood Vivian Goff Mr and Mrs Floyd Childers Ronnie guest of honor Freddie Efaw and others from Fowler Point Pleasant Velma Corsair Glenville Dorothy Boice Pruntytown Betty Ball Berkeley Springs.

Future Homemakers Future Farmers of America Bridgeport F.H.A Freddie Efaw Ruth, McCoy Barbara Williams Joan Gawthrop Alice Jean Gawthrop Priscilla Hines Jackie Lucas Glenn Watkins Clyde Brown Dan Matthews Lawrence Satterfield Bernard Wood Vivian Goff Floyd Childers Ronnie

Visit Highlights From Many Local Families

Brief mentions of out of town visitors include Mr. and Mrs. James W. Martin and children Beverly and Linda of Alexandria Virginia visiting Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lake in East Knotts avenue. Also Mrs Harvey Rickert and son Rickie of Youngstown Ohio visiting East Knotts area.

James W. Martin Beverly and Linda Alexandria Virginia Harvey Rickert Rickie Youngstown Ohio Frank Lake East Knotts Avenue Mittchell Paul Sue ‘Uoqsurysem

Civilians and Forces Seek Mergers Amid Market Shifts

The Economist notes a possible price drop with mergers spreading to civilians and armed forces. If prices stay high, a large purchasing surge could follow. An atom plant plans to shift to job creation, while a German factory will begin nylons production, prompting Hoyt King to question local business footing.

Hoyt King

Patterned towels and crafts appeal to needlework fans

A newspaper item promotes Pattern 7093 towels with six motifs about six by eight inches, offering 20 cents patterns from Grafton Sentinel. It also advertises Alice Brooks Needlework Book at fifteen cents with 97 illustrations including embroidery knitting crochet and sewing patterns.

Grafton Sentinel Household Arts Dept P. O Flatbush Station Brooklyn Alice Brooks

Order of Publication in West Virginia Land Sale Case

In Taylor County chancery land sale suit 23 the State seeks a decree ordering sale of lands listed for delinquent taxes to benefit the school fund. Items include part of Lot 17 with house in Grafton District assessed to Hugh Riley and Lots 13 and 14 in Blue Vans Furniture area, with ownership details and interested parties.

Grafton Hugh Riley Chase A. Michael Willa Maude Michael Blue Vans A. Oi Booths Creek Marion Ida A. Yates Marion Yates Tygarts Valley Eunice P. Yost Rector Myrtle E. Brown Walter Raleigh H. J. Trimble W. P. Withers L. A. Riley C. R. Withers Cleo W. Withers Ray Withers Lelia Shriver Bessie Currey Woodyard Plat Os South Grafton William H. Haddix Alice Vire Einia Haddix Betty Haddix Shirley Haddix James Haddix Ruchan Haddix Mary Haddix Delmar Haddix Roney Haddix Ronakasus Haddix Gondaline Grogs Mary Lee Haddix Sheran Haddix Velma Densmore Geraldine Ball Woodyard Plat Front Street Katharine M. Ward John Hoskinson James Hoskinson Virginia Reed Ethel Purkey Ethel Keane Beaumont West Grafton Maple E. Love Maple Avenue A. Nusbaum William G. Robey Hefner West Gratton E. A. Rinehart Reed John H. Hoffman Taylor County Bank Park View Knottsville Harry Baker Anna J.baker Lenora Baker Britt Margaret Carr Charles H. Carr Margaret ‘Carr John H. Hostler Ferne EB. Hostler Park View Addition J. W Grace E. Hostler Howell Charlies Parkview Hi le Sawyer H. A. Abbott Vivian Sawyer R. Merle Bailey Circuit Court

List of delinquent parcels in Grafton area tax sale

A long docket lists properties in Grafton and Knottsville districts including Lots in Rector and Park View Additions, blocks in Woodford and Beau mont, tracts along Tygarts Valley River, Booths Creek, Maple Run, Three Forks Creek, and Wickwire Creek. Owners and heirs named include Whitescarver, Baker, Miller, Morgan, Parker, and others. The order directs all named defendants to appear within one month to protect their interests.

Three Fork Creek Fetterman G.M. D. Thorn Ar Me Thorn Flora Thorn Rose Thorn Maple Run Valley Coal and Clay Company P. Oil and Gas Wickwire Creek Lawrence E. Weaver Z. E. Wiseman W. J Martha J. Poe Lillie A. Daugherty Albert Poe Oille Bailey Mary Poe Bertie Poe June Poe Taylor County Bank John H. Hoffman Troy Ellyson Booths Creek B. C Jesse Anderson Matilda Anderson Ray Anderson Roy Anderson Loma Anderson Wilbur Anderson Arthur Oral’ Barnes U. Oil and Gas Mary M. Burnett Mary M. Burnett Plummers Run Eun Ice Cooper Mary Davis Earl Cooper Ernest Cooper Hustead’s Fork Van T. Freeman Evan T. Freeman Robert’Freeman A. B. Freeman Hazel A. McDaniel Jessie P. Deets Hattie Swiger Frank D. Freeman Georgis B. West Dorothy L. Stackhouse Ruby Shackelford Daisy Pratt Macie Whitehair Brownlow Park Blueville Edward Powell McConkey H. McConkey Ellis H. Roberta. McConkey Goldie Mc Conkey Merle Bailey Circuit Court Woodford Grafton Court House Adam Trembly Tygarts Valley C. H George and Haldy Uhl Gilbert Uhl Webb Uh Shelby Run Bernice Wood Elnora Stark Heirs Hustead’s L. J. Stark Louie Stark A. Glenn Springer Anna M. Clelland Owens Fork Booths, Creek H. L. Stark Mary B. Stark Mary.Tallifaro Jennie Stoner Daldy Garioe Willie“ Springer Myrtle Clelland Delphia Springer Turkey R. W. Tucker Tuckery Lost Run Samuel B. ‘Tucker Delpert Tucker Selva ‘M. Tucker B.C Tygerts Valley “River Valley River Coal Company Emi Hustand W.P Rosemont Addition Flemington Martha E. Reed Sylvania K. Reed Jessie Mouser Roy Drummond Ethel Pride Artur Newman Cecil Reed Eva Oycomb Hazel Reed Vadie Adams V. Reed Anna Smith Albert Russell Martha Russell Maid We Graph “Td AVES Walnut Flemington Trict Reed Said Went Roth Mont Addition

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