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Newspaper

The Mountain Statesman

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1976

Page

3

Judy Reese Pursues Masters in Public Health

Judy Reese of Grafton has completed one quarter of a five quarter program toward a master’s degree in public health at Loma Linda University. She works with faculty on a pilot study to show educational programs can reduce heart risk factors in families, led by Joyce W. Hopp. The project’s first phase finished October 26 with cooperation from the Yucaipa California Unified School District.

Grafton Judy Reese Karl W. Reese North Pike St Loma Linda University Loma Linda California Judy School of Health United States Joyce W. Hopp Yucaipa California Unified School Yucaipa Grafton Senior High School

Navy Storekeeper Walker sails for Mediterranean deployment

Seaman Second Class Stephen L. Walker son of Roy L. Walker of Philippi West Virginia joins USS Shenandoah in Norfolk for a Sixth Fleet mission to safeguard Americans, shipping and interests in the Mediterranean. The ship will visit Rota Barcelona Naples and Toulon during the assignment.

Navy Seconariass Stepnen L. Walker Roy L. Walker Philippi W. Va U.S. Sixth Fleet Mediterranean Sea Shenandoah Norfolk Sixth Fleet U.S Mediterranean United States Rota Barcelona Spain Naples Italy Toulon France

Panel names America's 25 most influential women

A list led by journalists and politicians highlights top women influencers. Names include Charlotte Curtis, Leonore Hershey, and Nancy Hanks with careers spanning The New York Times Ladies' Home Journal and the National Endowment for the Arts. December 27 is noted for birth entries. Clifford B. Knotts

America National Endowment For the Arts National Council For the Women’s Activities Nancy Hanks Ladies’ Home Journal Rockefeller Brothers Fund Hershey Downe Mother of Abraham Publishing Co Lincoln Woman Inc

Christmas Party At Masontown VFW Post Home 1589

Masontown Valley Veterans of Foreign Wars hosted a Santa visit on Sunday December 19 with 45 children from VFW members Auxiliary and Social members receiving candy and fruit treats. A large decorated tree and refreshments for parents accompanied the event. A turkey was donated to Little Glenn Cale Jr. by Masontown Sportsmen Club.

Masontown Masontown Valley Veterans of Foreign Wars Santa Clause VFW Santa Glenn Cale Jr Masontown Sportsmen Club

Vows Exchanged For Mole and Taylor at Home

Friends and relatives gathered to witness the marriage of B.M. and Steven Mole to Mary Taylor at 5 p.m. December 24 in the home of his parents, Mr and Mrs Ray Mole, Route 2. Rev Jerry Bush of Blueville Church of the Nazarene performed the ceremony. The couple now reside in Norfolk Virginia.

Grafton B.M Steven Mole Mary Taylor Ray Mole Route 2 Jerry Bush Blueville

Webster Victory Fighters 4-H Club Yule Party

Webster 4 H Club met December 11 at the Community Building. Nancy McVicker led devotions, poems by Elizabeth Moore and others were read, and scripture was shared. Members exchanged gifts after adjournment. refreshments were served. Attendees listed include Moore Fitzwater Rogers Brammer and VanDevender families along with guests.

Elizabeth Moore Webster Webster Victory Fighters 4-H Nancy McVicker Beth Rogers Beverly Fitzwater George Williams Ivan VanDevender Milissa Murphy Alice Brammer Brenda Brammer Terri Brammer Brenda Findley Susan Howdyshell Melissa Murphy Kim van- Devender Shelley Wolfe Cindy Wagner Roy Brammer James Fitzwater Adam Green Kim Jenkins James van- Devender Don Weaver Steve Williams Jerry Williams Tim Moore Rodney Morris Jeff Morris Warren McVicker Martha Brammer Robert Howdyshell Pearl Felton

Salvation Army distributes Christmas baskets and toys

The Salvation Army held its annual Christmas basket and toy distribution on December 22. About 1,500 used toys were collected and six to seven hundred new toys were displayed for parents to pick according to child age and sex. A staff photo by Carolyn Wagner accompanies the item titled Fashion Tips. Poncho time suggests pairing a rain poncho with sporty outfits rather than a long dress.

Salvation Army Carolyn Wagner

Church Women Hold Meeting in Grafton Christmas Session

GRAFTON The Warren United Methodist Women gathered December 21 at the church with a slide presentation on Christmas celebrations from other lands. Announced was an Inauguration Prayer Breakfast January 15 at 8 a.m. at Blueville United Methodist Church, open to all interested. The gathering adjourned after Hymn 334, with Dutch Treat refreshments for numerous members and guests. The Women’s Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church held its annual Christmas meeting December 21 at the church with Emma Boylen presiding. After prayers and carols, Eva Willis gave devotions and Luke 2:1-20 was read. Lois Heflin directed the program and installation of new officers. Refreshments followed for many attendees including Emma Boylen, Jacqueline Phillips, Eva Preiss, and Rev. Harry T. Rowe.

Grafton Warren United Methodist Lula Kent Blueville United Methodist Church Women's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church Emma Boylen Herald Angels Lois Heflin Rosalyn Heironimus Jacqueline Phillips Eva Preiss Evan Bennett Geneva Hilkey Nancy Stead Asia Streets Hannah DeMoss Eva Willis Maggie Rowe Vivian Shaw Grace Reed Virginia Reed Harry T. Rowe

Cooking Buffet Supper Grapefruit Chicken Curry Tray

General directions for preparing a medium to large grapefruit based buffet dish. Cut grapefruit halves, remove membranes and seeds, chill. Before serving pour grenadine over each half and top with strawberry preserves for a savory sweet citrus option.

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