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The Mountain Statesman

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1976

Page

5

Senior Citizens enjoy special dinner in Masontown

Masontown Valley Senior Citizens held a Christmas dinner at the Youth Center with 82 attendees. President John Comley presided as Mrs. Evelyn Wolfe gave devotions, a piano program by Mrs. Maxine William followed, and readings and music by local groups filled the afternoon. Gifts for discharged Weston Hospital patients were arranged by Jane S. Ketcham, with 24 seniors celebrating birthdays hosted by Mrs. Dixon, Mrs. Wiles, and Mrs. Radabaugh. attendees included Ruth Richardson, Loyd Wiles, Madonna Peterson, Rev. and Mrs. Harshberger, and many others.

Masontown Masontown Valley John Comley Evelyn Wolfe Maxine William Martha Dixon Fancheon Madden Son Shines Reedsville United Methodist Church Carol Friend Mack Riley Delores Riley Deborah Dixon Sandra Shrout Jane S. Ketcham Valley Community Mental Health Center Weston Hospital Preston County Loyd Wiles Mildred Radabaugh Ruth Richardson Elda Mayfield Mabel Snyder Pamela Deavers Robert Harshberger Madonna Peterson Gertrude Ashburn Oliver Smith Ethel Taylor Mildred Sampson Gary Collins Flora Turner Neva Menear Ralph Martin Opal Neely Kenneth Radabaugh Alda Holmes Teresa Mason Edna Broadwater Mamie Deavers

Dear Abby Advice and School Joke Dilemma

A reader warns against a married man leaving his family for another. Also, a concerned parent reports a public school sixth grader hearing vulgar four letter jokes from a male teacher who threatens secrecy. The letter asks what action to take and voices anger over inappropriate behavior.

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Beef buys good for controlling budget

Susan Rickards explains how to use beef to cut food costs by buying in bulk and planning by servings. The USDA notes that cost is per serving, not per pound, and waste from fat bones or excessive portions reduces value. An average serving is three to four ounces cooked, with four servings per pound for several cuts.

Susan Rickards U.S. Department of Agriculture U.S.D.A

Sign Language Course Offered at Fairmont State Community College

A long standing sign language course is offered through Fairmont State Community College in Clarksburg. The Introduction to Sign Language aims to bridge communication gaps between deaf individuals and others. Led by Lynn Harris, the class highlights practical signing, with about 500 signs and emphasis on expressive and receptive skills. The course runs Wednesdays 7 to 9 50 p.m. at Notre Dame High School com 207, starting Jan 5, with no admission requirements and a $24 tuition payable at registration.

Fairmont Fairmont State Community College Clarksburg Lynn Harris W. Va Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Pam Rogers Grafton Pam Notre Dame High School

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