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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1949

Page

3

Lawler’s Friendship Class Meeting at Lawler Home

Mrs. Ruby Carroll led the Friendship Class of Fetterman Methodist Church during a recent gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Leand Lawler’s home. Mrs. Withers and Lena McDaniel led devotional time before business, supper was planned for September 20, and the next meeting set for October 6 at the Dawson home. Thirty seven guests and members enjoyed games, socializing, ice cream and cake late. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Dawson, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Robinson, Mrs. Lena McDaniel, Mrs. Rosie Weaver and Davie, Mrs. Helen McDaniel and children, Mrs. Ruby Carroll, Mrs. Vera Tucker, Mrs. Bill Stansbury, and Ronnie, plus Mr. and Mrs. Francis Weaver.

Ruby Carroll Fetterman Methodist Church Leand Lawler Withers Lena McDaniel Delbert Dawson Guy Robinson Rosie Weaver Davie Helen McDaniel Vera Tucker Bill Stansbury Ronnie Francis Weav

Conclusion Of Listing Of Flower Show Winners

The Taylor County Garden Club and Taylor County Fan sponsored flower show list continues. Read the Sentinel for the rest of winners including Nasturtiums Mrs Helen Poe first and Margaret Kerns second, Petunias six stalks Alice Austin first and Margaret Kerns second, several Zinnias and Snapdragons with multiple winners, and a wide array of named participants led by Helen Poe, Ross Luzadder, Alice Austin, and others with numerous firsts and seconds. One out of town guest Mrs Lawson of Weston attended.

Taylor County Garden Club Taylor County Sentinel Nasturtiums Helen Poe Margaret Kerns Petunias Alice Austn Carmen Waugh Ros Max Boyles Olive Patton Clyde Wiland Margaret. Kerns Ross Luzadder Alice Austin Zinnia Varied Bloom Jarze A. V. Yoho Elizabeth Watkins Dorothy Ludwick W. W. Copenhaver J. Lee Evans Ross Luzidder R. Tudwick W. W. Copenhayer Straw Flower Gay Boyles Seabiosa Nina Wilson R. Woodyard

Officers Elected At Annual Poe Reunion

Mrs. Howard Walters was elected president of the Poe family at the 38th annual reunion at Oak Grove. Other officers include Max Sinsel as vice president and Ursula Lou Poe as secretary and treasurer. A church program followed a noon picnic with various readings and musical selections. The next reunion is planned for August 1950 at Oak Grove.

Howard Walters Poe Oak Grove Max Sinsel Ursula Lou Poe George Newcome Oral Jon Claud Brown Arthur Poe Malcomb Walter Wood Gideon Kerns M. Randolph C. B. Brown Oral Jones Patricia Ann Moore Reading Martha Lee Walters Mary Vivan Wood Mary Vivan Bernce Wood Mary E. Barnell Sherry Ann Weaver Francis Weaver Lawrence Weaver Washington, D. C

Newbury OES Members Visit Naomi Chapter

Naomi Chapter No. 12 OFS held initiation at a stated meeting in the Masonic temple with Worthy Matron Nina Zinn Wilson and Worthy Matron conduct ing the order. About fifty local members attended along with visitors from Newbury including Lilian Hardin Hugh Dennison Helen Wolfe Marion Conley Freda Dennison Catherine Crane Terra Alta and others.

Naomi OFS Masonic Temple Nina Zinn Wilson Hugh McDaniel Lillian Hardin Newbure Hugh Dennison Helen Wolfe Marion Conley Freda Dennison Newbur Catherine Crane Terra Alta

Coming Events September 6 and 7 Schedule Summary

Community clubs and church groups announce meetings from September 6 to 7. West Main Street Methodist WSCS meets at the church hall at 7 30 p m with Mrs J Ray Keener and Mrs J B Mahaffey as co hosts. Lois Luzadder class of EUB church holds a 7 p m Wiener roast at the dam. Football Mothers Club gathers at American Legion on McGraw Avenue at 7 30 p m. Judson Missionary Society of First Baptist meets at 7 30 p m with an out of town speaker. Grafton Business Girls meet at Hotel Grafton at 6 30 p m with Miss Elizabeth Rendle hosting. Women s Hospital auxiliary holds an important meeting at 2 in the dining room.

West Main Street WSCS J. Ray Keener J. B. Mahaffey Lois Luzadder EUB Dam Football Mothers Club American Legion McGraw Avenue Judson Missionary Society Judson Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church Grafton Hotel Grafton Elizabeth Rendle Women’s Hospital Auxiliary Hos

Appointment of Carl A. Ligenfritz as Munitions Board Chair

Senate Armed Services Committee approved Carl A. Ligenfritz for chairman of the Munitions Board amid signals of a full Senate clash. Reports suggest backing from U.S. Steel vice president who would draw a $70,000 yearly salary from "Big Steel" while serving on the board, raising potential conflict concerns.

Carl A. Ligenfritz Munitions Board Senate Armed Services Committee Senate S. Steel Big Steel Untaenagignal

Community group meeting notices cascade through early September

Calendar of September gatherings includes Pocahontas degree at VFW hall at 2 30 p m on September 7 Lindy Club at 8 p m September 7 D A Hall September 8 World War Mothers at Legion Home 7 30 p m September 8 Circle No 2 St Pauls Methodist at 2 p m September 8 Mountaineer Council 44 J U A M at Daughters of America Hall 7 30 p m September 8 Ford reunion at Oak Grove Baptist church September 12 White Rose Grove 2 Supreme Forestry Woodmen Circle at K of P Hall 3 p m September 13 Grafton Community Chorus First Baptist church 7 45 p m September 14 Fall Rally Baptist women Union assoc Philippi 10 a m September 15 Delta Nu chapter Tau Phi Lambda sorority Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle at American Legion Home Mc Graw at 8 p m

PHC D. of A. Hall World War Mothers Club Legion Home McGraw Avenue Circle No St. Paul's Methodist Church Howard Courtney Walnut Street Mountaineer Council United American Mechanics Daughters of America East Main Street Ford Oak Grove Baptist Church White Rose Grove No. 2 Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle K.of P. Friendship Lodge Grafton Community Chorus First Baptist Church Baptist Women of Union Association Philippi Delta Nu Tau Phi Lambda Sorority American Legion

Weekend Visitors and Local Arrivals Highlight Akron Grafton Ties

Weekend visitors include Mr and Mrs H Fletcher and Mrs Ruth Sims returning to Akron after time with West Francis Street hosts. Detroit visitors Mr and Mrs Jim Warner tour Grafton visiting Inez Hogue. Charles Hogue and sister-in-law Inez Hogue en route to Toronto for vacation. Former residents Mrs E G Wortman and Joyce Wortman hosted by Elsie Hardie. Pennsylvan ia trips include Kennywood Park visits with Truman sighting. J J Swisher of Columbus returns after Beechwood Farm visits. health notes list hospital admissions at City Hospital.

H. Fletcher Ruth Sims Akron Ohio C. C. Losh West Francis Street Detroit Jim Warner Michigan Grafton Inez Hogue Canada Charles Hogue Neville Island Pennsylvania W. D. Hardie The Canal Zone E. G. Wortman Joyce Akron, Oho Elsie Hardie Yates Avenue Wortman Helen Hardie Mr. Hardie J. J. Swisher Columbus Swishers Beechwood Farm Knottsville Mr. Swisher Camden Swisher Morgantown Fairmont Mount Zion Marion County

Local Names and Addresses From Virginia Area

Fragmentary OCR lists names and places including 241 West Washington Street Virginia and 325 West Washington Street. Mentions Maxwell Route 2 Fremington and individuals such as Mrs Helen Feather, Mrs Harriett Cornwell, Edward Timmer, Clarence Dodize, Jin Sorbello, and Wendel linked to Independence and Elks Club.

Truman Returns to Washington With Mrs Truman From Missouri Visit

President Truman flies back to Washington today with Mrs. Truman after visiting his sister Miss Mary Jane Truman and brother J. Vivian Truman in Grandview Missouri. He cited a lighter farm labor coalition in Des Moines and warned against a scare word campaign opposing the Fair Deal. In Pittsburgh he spoke to an estimated 109000 crowd at Allegheny County Free Fair Grounds, asserting progress for progressive measures and vowing repeal of the Taft Hartley Act until wiped off the statute books. He attacked opponents for trampling slogans like statism and welfare state.

Des Moines Washington Truman Mary Jane Truman J. Vivian Truman Hames Grandview Farm Labor Coalition Pittsburgh Allegheny County Congress

Witnesses Describe Fatal Rampage During Bank Heist

After a gunman opened fire on a running spree through northbound 32nd Street, he strafed a barber shop a shoemaker shop and a sandwich shop. A man from a tap room fired back missing as the killer pressed on into a grocery store firing at customers. The attack spanned about three minutes with shots aimed toward a car carrying two women before the suspect fled.

Taft-Hartley repeal urged by Mount Hope union leader

Three Emmtions translated from page one bar and urged the election next year of a Congress which would repeal the Taft-Hartley labor law. At Mount Hope, George J. Tit Hier, president of UMW District 29.

Mount Hope George J. Tit+ Hier UMW

Governor Criticizes West Virginia Mining Policy

A fragmented passage records a political critique targeting West Virginia’s mining oversight. The speaker accuses the state mines department of being run by coal operators and urges the governor to end political games amid concerns over safety and labor in the industry.

Bank West Virginia State Mines Department Patteson

Also Mentioned on This Page

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