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Newspaper
The Mountain Statesman
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1976
Page
5
A Miami Beach doctor group from St Francis Hospital outlines causes of back pain including slipped discs arthritis and muscle strain. Elderly changes flatten spinal discs and reduce mobility while practical tips emphasize gentle activity, proper lifting, posture and gradual return to golf with lighter gear.
The auxiliary to Col. Rowan Post 2345 VFW held its Christmas party and meeting in the Tunnelton Fire Hall. A dues update, plans for fruit plates for the elderly, a visit to Hopemont Hospital to deliver gifts, and a package to Weston State Hospital were announced. Wanda Layton received the bicentennial quilt amid a social with carols and gift exchange. Attendees included Mertie Shay and many residents and guests.
TUNNELTON Tranagan Trucking Corporation held its annual Christmas party at Pizza Inn Morgantown. Dinner was served and gifts given to employees and guests including Mr and Mrs Mark Atkinson Pat Weaver Mitch Mr and Mrs Jim Eagle Mr and Mrs Bill Metheny Mr and Mrs Ken Martin Mr and Mrs Gerald Martin Mr and Mrs Carl Matlick John Casteel and daughter Nanette Rick Rhodes Linda Liston Terry Wolfe Mr and Mrs Tim Spahr and Mr and Mrs Carl Rhodes.
The Zinn family held their annual Christmas dinner on Sunday December 19 at Dr and Mrs James Gainer's Kingwood home. Guests included Hilda Zinn Eleanor Readd Kathy Heather Charles Zinn Chuckie Leslie Twila Sheila Goff Paula McGinnis Pam Gene John Elizabeth Poland Rodney Lisa Larry Janice Chaelyn Devyn Jackie Randy Joe Fisher Erin Rosier Gainer family Mike Lisa and Jay.
Masontown Valley Senior Citizens delivered laprobes card holders and bed baskets to Hopemont Hospital patients. A song fest followed with many patients joining in. Local organizers included Evelyn Wolfe Mae Sharops Madonna Peterson Edna Broadwater Ethel Talor Live Smith Julius Brown and Jan Shackleford.
Howesville United Methodist Church hosted a Christmas party Saturday night at Tunnelton Fire Hall. Prize winners included Mrs. Louise Craig for best prize and game prizes awarded to Roger Weaver Hilda Rhodes Kate Garrett Corder Mayle Martha Rosier and Randy Rhodes. Caroling accompanied the festive gathering with numerous attendees listed.
Members of the Women's Christian Temperance Union met December 17 at the home of Mrs. Carrie G. Taylor. Devotions, scripture, poems, and Christmas carols framed the meeting. A brief business session preceded the making of fruit baskets for the elderly, sick, and shut-ins, followed by refreshments for listed attendees.
Masontown Woman's Christian Temperance Union held a Dec 15 gathering at Miss Elizabeth Pell's home presenting the play No Ordinary Man with Frank Pell as David Rev Robert Harshberger as Longinus Donald Smith as Pontius Pilate Martha Dixon as Joseph and Elizabeth Pell as the announcer. The group collected gifts for Huntington Veterans Hospital and heard a reading by Rev Harshberger on where children's ideas come from. Miss Pell led minuet sermons and discussed Christmas symbols with members while Martha Dixon read Promise Lands and refreshments were served.
West Virginia University presents The Student Prince with the University Opera Theatre directed by George Osborne and staged by James Benner. The semester features Thomas Canning composer residence recital on March 29, Herman Godes recital on March 22, and Orchesis modern dance shows January 28–29. Additional events include the American Arts Trio, Contemporary Music Concert, and the University Symphony Orchestra with various recitals and ensembles through March 31.
Davey Carpenter reports Shannan Elaine born at Grafton City Hospital on December 27 at 10 45 AM weighing 6 pounds 1 ounce. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Carpenter Sr of Parkview. Grandparents are C E McDaniels of Grafton and Glen Carpenter of Buckhannon along with Wanda Carpenter of Buckhannon. Cedric Shaffer and Melvin Shaffer announce a son Nathan Trent born December 18 at Monongalia General. Grandparents are Dale Burgridge and Mr. and Mrs. Louie DeSantis Sr. of Masontown. Jason Allen is the child born to Louie DeSantis and family. grandparents are Louie DeSantis Sr and Glenn Newdrow of Kingwood. Sierra Yvonne is the first child born to Lawrence Fleming and spouse at University Hospital on December 12. grandparents are Charles Fleming of Summersville and Charles Mout of Spencer.
The Currey Ridge Hilltoppers met at Janes Memorial Church with Cindy Currey and Lisa Vallorani leading songs. Reports were given by Rhonda Vallorani and Denice Courtney, devotions by Rhonda, and a poem read by Johnna Cathell. New business includes donating to the 4-H International Youth Exchange and gifting the church for its hospitality.
Clarksburg notes that a home does not count as a resource for federal SSI eligibility under October 1976 law. SSI provides payments to low income seniors and disabled individuals, with monthly amounts up to 167.80 for a single and 251.80 for a couple, and Medicaid automatically follows for West Virginia recipients. The article cites Social Security Administration guidance and local office contact at 722 West Pike Street, 623-5641.
Mountaineer Country outlines Alderson-Broaddus College arts events. On January 4 a Drama Workshop at 4 PM. January 5 Shakespeare's Lovers at 8 PM by Laurel Theatre with free admission in Funkhouser Auditorium. Festival runs January 5–19. Calls at 457-1700 ext.235 for details. Appalachian tunes by Ms. Lendell Simmons and art by Miss Virginia Wood also featured.
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