Bach Christmas Oratorio performed by Alderson-Broaddus choir
A 100 voice choir from Alderson-Broaddus College along with Barbour County residents presented J S Bach's Christmas Oratorio at Wilcox Chapel in Philippi on Dec 12. The West Virginia Symphonette accompanied, with soloists highlighted and praised for a challenging work. The production, taped for WRGT FM to air Dec 19, drew over 600 attendees and was co sponsored by the college Performing Arts Committee and the West Virginia Arts and Humanities Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbour County
West Virginia Symphonette
Morgantown
Charles Hodgkinson
Jenevieve Pyles
Wrgt-Fm
A-B College
West Virginia Arts and Humanities Council
Senior Citizens Dinner and Meetings at United Methodist Church
Senior Citizens held a covered dish dinner at the United Methodist Church dining room Tuesday noon with prayer by Jim Pratt. Jan Shackleford spoke on Health Screening and bowling. upcoming programs feature drugs talks by a nurse on Jan. 11 and a Social Security talk on Jan. 25 with a contribution received from Senior Citizens Inc. to church utilities. A Christmas program and gift exchange followed, with band practice and many attendees listed. Also noted is 4-H Boys Mini Camp January 21-23 at Jackson's Mill State 4-H Camp with activities in outdoors and indoors and contact John Loyd for registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tunnelton
United Methodist Church
Jim Pratt
Jan Shackleford
Senior Citizens Inc
Grafton
Jackson's Mill
John Loyd
Funeral attendees honor Myrtle O Bartlett in Grafton
Out of town mourners attended the funeral services for Myrtle O Bartlett on Sunday December 12 in Grafton. Relatives and friends traveled from Ohio Pennsylvania Virginia Maryland and West Virginia to pay respects, with great nephews serving as pallbearers.
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Jean L. Gans
Monongsela Power Company
Ms. Gans
The
Power Company
Grafton
Fairmont
West Virginia
Myrtle O. Bartlett
Ronald M. Haislip
Cuyahoga Falls
Ohio
Edward R. Moffatt
Paul James Shingleton
Kent
Norvell Lilly
Pittsburgh
Ernest Griffin
Bellaire
Gary L. Martin
Richard Husk
Harold Shriver
Clarksburg
Brooks Bartlett
William Beall
Burl Dunhan
Harry Shriver
John Jeffries, Jr
McLean
Virginia
George Atkins
Mount Crawford
Justus Jones
Silver Spring
Harold Riley
Floyd Riley
Helen Barrick
Elkins
Mary Zinn Yost
Judith Yost Robinson
Fairview
Robert Klepfel
Clifford
My Cup Runneth Over at United Methodist Women Meeting
Merion Jefferies led a lesson from Psalm 23 during the Women’s Society of Christian Service at Fetterman United Methodist Church. Dorothy Linn read the scripture, songs were performed, pledge cards were signed for next year, and a world banks service was held. Betty Ball presided as president with minutes read by secretary Blanch Stout. 74 cards were sent and 48 calls made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Brown
Betty Ball
United Methodist
Blanch Stout
Helen McMullen
Ada Jacobs
Mary Dawson
Dessie Murphy
June Shoemaker
Mary Kuhnes
Lena Lambert
Ann Stout
Sherrie Weaver
Norma Jaco
Merion Jefferies
Dorothy Linn
John D Platt Celebrates Second Birthday at Park View
John D Platt celebrated his second birthday at home in Park View. The event featured a cake baked by his mother and decorated by his father, with guests including grandmother Moore and Uncle Jim from Texas. The family also received a book from Aunt Penny in Texas and several gifts and cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
John D. Platt
Parkview
Mahinda
Moore
Jim
Texas
Penny
John
Terry
Daphne
Debra
Connie Platt
Colonial Christmas at Pricketts Fort Offers 18th Century Holiday
The Colonial Christmas Celebration and Gift Shop at Pricketts Fort in Fairmont WV runs this weekend from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission free, with 18th century customs, costumes, and hand crafted colonial goods from local tradesmen and regional sellers. The fort is off I-79 at exit 139, with a Visitors Center shop and free wrapping in period style. For details contact Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation at 363-3030.
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America
Pricketts Fort
Junior League of
Conneticut
Carolinas
Fairmont
Polly’s Problem Sparks Brass Bed Finish Debate
In a Dear Polly column, Mrs L.T. seeks a longer lasting finish for a 70 year old brass bed after tarnish reappears post polish and mineral oil. Polly suggests professional lacquer or a home method using soapy wash, then transparent metal lacquer, with denatured alcohol to remove old lacquer between coats. Debbie shares a skin irritation note about leg shaving and suntan oil, finding baby oil with shaving cream provides comfort.
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Polly
L.T
L.T.J
Debbie
Cooking Sunshine Mallow Waldorf Salad
Combine apples marshmallows mandarin oranges walnuts and raisins with enough Miracle Whip to moisten Toss lightly and chill. Add dressing to taste before serving Garnish with apple slices Makes eight servings.
Senior Bible Class Christmas Party At Tunnelton Church
The Senior Bible Class of Tunnelton A M Sunday School held a Christmas party and meeting in the church social rooms on Friday December 10 with devotions led by Mrs Lorrayne Teets readings by Ella Grimes Lucille Martin and Carrie G Taylor and a remembrance of Christmas by Elsie Phillips. A business session was led by president Elsie Phillips followed by a social hour with refreshments. Members present included Dora Cassady Jesse Riley Mabel Goff Christine Wolfe and others. A sanctuary Christmas tree trimming social followed with invited guests sharing in refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tunnelton
A.M. Sunday School
Lorrayne Teets
St. Luke
Teets
Christine Wolfe
Ella Grimes
Lucille Martin
Christ Child
Carrie G. Taylor
Elsie Phillips
Dora Cassady
Jesse Riley
Mabel Goff
Mabel Shrout
Lucill Martin
Wilbert Bolyard
Jeffrey Bolyard
Jean Mankins
Mary Miller
Virginia B. Poland
Chuck Mankins
Tax Breaks for Seniors Guide to IRS Provisions
Seniors can use four IRS tax breaks including higher filing thresholds, extra exemptions totaling up to 3000 dollars for married couples, a possible retirement income credit up to 15 percent, and an exclusion of gain on the sale of a principal residence subject to age and residence duration. Seek IRS help for specifics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue Service
IRS
Also Mentioned on This Page
Woman's Club of Grafton Inc
GFWC
Art Department
Mayme Shahan
Marcie Steadman
Mary Phillips
Carolyn Wagner
the Mountain Statesman
Symphonette
Donald Portnoy
Juillard School of Music
Peabody Conservatory of Music
Althea Waites
A-B
Teresa Nichols
Martha Jo Pilette
Melinda Watts
Monica Smith
Nicholas Burhans
Dr. T.H. Chang
Madge
Carnie Willimas
Opal
Eddie Myers
Marie Bolyard
Orpha Pratt
Pauline Felix
Bertie Marshall
Belle Britton
Elma McGinnis
Anna Babroski
Gladys Ratzer
Rachel Ridenour
Gladys
Edna Pratt
Mildred
Jim Uphold
Kenny Stevenson
Asier
Y Polly Cramer
Bell
East
Main Street
Bridgeport
W.va
Sheraton
Heraton Inn
Clarks
Rouse
Loar Jewelry Company
Chessie Railroad Watch
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