Flemington Assembly 64 Holds Fellowship Dinner
Flemington Rainbow Assembly No 64 and families held a buffet dinner December 3 in the Masonic hall. About 70 attended the second annual gathering since 1975. The event featured Christmas decor, a skit The Check-out Counter, carols, prizes, and a long list of members and guests.
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Flemington
Flemington Rainbow Assembly No. 64
Masonic Hall
Assembly
Janie Haney
Lawson Carder
Cindy Stewart
Diane Brown
Beth Devart
Janice Stout
Michele Frum
Cathy Lines
Michele Vincent
Patty Dewart
Ann Brown
Karen Heater
Richard Haney
Mark
Joe
Moats Title Becky Lynn Born in Grafton Hospital
Mr and Mrs Roger Wayne Moats announce the birth of their daughter Becky Lynn on November 17 at 3 50 pm at Fairmont General Hospital. She weighs 6 pounds 14 ounces and is welcomed home by brother Micheal Moats. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Wesley Moats of Route 4 Grafton.
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Roger Wayne Moats
Route 4
Grafton
Fairmont General Hospital
Becky Lynn
Becky
Micheal Moats
Wesley Moats
Three Birth Announcements Highlight Local Families
Stacy Platter Jene McCord celebrate birthdays on December 2. The Dawsons of 238 Adolphus St. announce their third Bicentennial granddaughter. Richard and Linda McMullen of Route 4 Grafton welcome daughter Marcy Lynn born November 9 at Fairmont General Hospital weighing 6 pounds 5 ounces. Maternal grandfather Wilford Keller’s family resides Route 4 Grafton. James Heim and family announce son Richard Hunter born December 6 at 8 32 a.m. at Fairmont General Hospital weighing 7 pounds 8 ounces. Grandparents are Joseph Shafferman and John Heim. Allison is the three year old sister.
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James Dawson Jr
Adolphus St
Dawson
Richard McMullen
Route 4
Grafton
Fairmont General Hospital
Little Miss
Marcy Lynn
Linda Keller
Wilford Keller
Harold Weaver
Baltimore
Richard Heim
Fairmont
Richard Hunter
Joseph Shafferman
Walnut
John Heim
Richard
Allison
Marine Private Ricky L. Newman Completes Train at Parris Island
Philippos Philippi West Virginia native Ricky L. Newman completed an 11 week Marine Corps Recruit Depot training at Parris Island South Carolina. He learned battlefield survival daily routines and Marine standards. He trained in first aid rifle marksmanship and close order drill emphasizing teamwork and self discipline. Newman joined the Marine Corps in August 1976.
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Philippi
Ricky L. Newman
Vietta Newman
W. Va
Marine Corps Recruit Depot
Parris Island
S. C
Marine Corps
Ministers Dine At Four Corners In Grafton
The Taylor County Ministerial Association held its December 7 dinner at the Four Corners Restaurant with ministers and their wives attending lunch as guests of Dick Leonard. Names include Rev. Jerry Bush, Rev. Gerald Daniel, Rev. Lorna Davis, Rev. Ralph Dunkin, Rev. L.B. James, Rev. James Lowe, Rev. Kermit Poling, Rev. Charles Roth, Rev. Harry Rowe, Rev. Virgil Sallee, Rev. Hartzel Bodkin, Rev. Virgil L. Gillum, and Rev. Henry Kidd. The group expressed thanks for Leonard’s hospitality. The January 4 meeting will be at the First Baptist Church.
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Grafton
Taylor County Ministerial Association
Four Corners
Dick Leonard
Jerry Bush
Gerald Daniel
Lorna Davis
Ralph Dunkin
L.B. James
James Lowe
Kermit Poling
Charles Roth
Harry Rowe
Virgil Sallee
Hartzel Bodkin
Virgil L. Gillum
Henry Kidd
TCMA
First Baptist Church
Winter Blueberry Jam From Frozen Berries
A recipe to make winter blueberry jam using frozen blueberries and tart green apples. Combine one pint frozen berries two cups chopped apples one lemon zest juice and pulp three cups sugar and a cup water. Boil until thick about 30 minutes. Ladle into sterilized jars and seal. Makes two half pint jars.
Selecting Christmas Toys for Kids in Morgantown WV
Parents face a dilemma choosing gifts as children request many toys. Tanya Ruth von Gustedt advises balancing desire with practicality, guiding selections to fit family values and budget while considering child needs.
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Morgantown
Tanya Ruth von Gustedt
West Virginia University Center
von Gustedt
Professor's Bridge Slam Showcases Strategic Play
A detailed bridge hand analysis by Oswald and James Jacoby illustrates a successful slam after careful planning and a two way guess for the queen of diamonds. The Professor executes a sequence including a two way finesse, heart and trump play, and a concluding diamond finesse to secure the contract. Separately, readers inquire about Bath coups with a note on the Bath seaside resort origin.
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Oswald
James Jacoby
West
East
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Ann
Carol Vincent
Ronnie Heater
Tim
William Frum
Bill
Kevin
Lisa
Mildred Frum
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Eddie
Joan Parks
Penny Parks
John Parks
Sheila
Mary Ann
David Maxwell
John Tait
Sandy Jones
Doug Goodwin
Burl Jones
Carolyn Wagner
Mike,and
Becky Moats
Mountain Statesman
Stacy Platter
Jene McCord
The
Jaycees
Bruce Miller
Maple Ave
America
ITMA
Andle
Grafton High School
Church of the Good Shepherd
Grafton Community Choir
First Baptist
Church of the Covenant
John Bartlett
Janine Manley
Clavin Morrison
Ken Godwin Jr
Cecily Brownstone
Associated Press Food
Paul
Bob
Nixon Pat Rebozo
Angers
Furton
Russian River
Besides
Indian of Per
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Eft
Philosopher Mare
Drinks
Son of Seth
Leaping Creature
Boston
East Awes
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Minnesota
Bath
Jacobys
Jacoby Modern
Gavitt and Schatz, Inc
H. Kenneth Jackson, Jr
U.S. Army
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