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Newspaper
The Mountain Statesman
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1976
Page
5
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The United Mine Workers of America Health and Retirement Funds appoint Richard J. Carter as Director of the Wheeling Field Service Office in West Virginia effective November 15. Carter, of Oakdale Pennsylvania, brings extensive Blue Cross and hospital program management experience to oversee Wheeling and the satellite Athens Ohio office.
The Masontown recreation room hosted a Christmas party for the United Methodist Church Adult Choir. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Philip Guseman, Dr. and Mrs. Warren Kelly, Rev. Robert Harshberger, Mrs. A E Dawson, Mrs. Louise Ferrell, Mrs. Wade Wolfe, Mrs. Freda Sanders, Mrs. Kermit Taylor, Alice Taylor, James Boggs, and Mrs. Joseph Feather, with a seasonally themed lunch.
Mr and Mrs Carl Steenstra announce the birth of Erica Nicole at Grafton City Hospital on December 10. Grandparents are Jasper Kale and Howard Steenstra. A 7 year old’s birthday party at the Rochester home features guests and gifts. A Masontown Nutrition Site party honors Mrs Harshberger with cake and cards. The Masontown St Zita’s society attends The Fantasticks at Morgantown Bridge Gate Dinner Theatre. Officers elected for the society include Dorothy Commodore as President Leona Scarton as Vice President Jane Radabaugh as Secretary and Tille Rehe as Treasurer.
A Pitney Bowes survey of 865 retirees finds 93 percent happy, 72 percent met life goals, and health and money as top concerns. Only 10 percent want continuous work, while 61 percent praised pension adjustments. Activities include 76 percent reading or visiting, 73 percent walking or sports, and 72 percent family living decisions. Government should cut senior taxes, strengthen Social Security and Medicare, and ease work restrictions.
Nat Bey Christmas party notes the Grafton group traveling to Morgantown New Years Eve for Western Stars with James McCauley guest caller. Recent Christmas Dinner and dance at Anna Jarvis Elementary, weekly dances Saturdays, space shared when school needs. Attendees include Charlie Lucas family, Joe Duckworth family, Arnold Conn family, Oscar Judy, Walter Murray, Vance Hershman, Tammy Sheri, Ivan Van Devender, Rosemary Petrovich, Bob Dean, George Ware, Dana George, Kevin Shawn, Jim McCauley, and others.
Health conscious individuals should have a thorough annual physical examination. The cancer detection exam is precautionary for those apparently well and can reveal early cancers or precancerous conditions. Seek a physician at once for suspected cancer and avoid self medication or quack cures. A reputable doctor conducts diagnosis, history, exam, tests, and referrals. confirmation requires microscopic tissue analysis.
VFW Memorial City Auxiliary 3081 held its December meeting Tuesday evening with President Tootsie Robinson presiding. Viola Fawcett received a service gift for Hospital Chairman. Elane Bennett announced a Sterio raffle for Cancer Fund. colors retired, gifts exchanged, and refreshments served to listed members.
At the November meeting of GRAFTON-Naomi Chapter No. 12 OES the Thanksgiving program featured a talk by Lloyd Sayres, with Virginia Leffler presiding as worthy matron. Sayres framed Thanksgiving as a day of religious devotion and national dedication, citing scripture and the nation’s liberty and honoring forefathers Hancock and Adams. He urged keeping God at the center of life, and attendees found the evening pleasant and profitable.
Creme fraiche a rich nutty cultured cream now distributed in the United States by a dairy producer after a trip to France. It preserves delicate acidity without curdling, suits sauces and desserts, and enhances soups and vegetables. A chilled cauliflower recipe using creme fraiche, mayonnaise and Dijon mustard serves ten with parsley garnish.
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