Flemington Assembly of God marks 50th anniversary
Flemington Assembly of God celebrated its 50th anniversary with revival services from June 5 into the following week. The June 12 observance featured an all day meeting, Sunday School, noon dinner, and afternoon and evening services led by evangelist Johnny Masto of Nutter Fort. Older member Myrtle Kittle recalled the church’s origins from the 1927 Gospel Tent at Dogtown Ball Diamond and the community’s early growth guided by families and the H.V. Schaffer family. the DeMoss, Kanlanshue, Messenger and others helped form the church with Grafton Assembly of God as its mother church.
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Flemington
House of God
God
Kingdom of God
Grafton
Flemington church records and pastors span 1928 to 1977
Land bought from Delbert Bartlett for a church site and parsonage. Albert Ark first pastor for five years. first Sunday School Aug 27 1928 with attendance from five to 154. Noted pastors include R L Ark C M Kimbel Herman Schick Mildred Herndon James West Wilbur Elliott C R Ferguson Calvin Smith and LeRoy Harvey. Extensive repairs and basements added during mid 20th century. community ties strong as families contributed equipment and labor.
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Delbert Bartlett
Albert Ark
W.L. Boyd
Flemington
Robert Ball
Inza Ball
Ruth Kittle
Mr. Ark
C.M. Kimbel
Herman Schick
Mildred Herndon
Charles Woods
Russell Harvey
Clifton Woods
F.R. McAdams
Hazel O'Brien
James A. West
Wilbur Elliott
C.R. Ferguson
Calvin Smith
John Heflin
Orton Queen
LeRoy Harvey
Woods
McAdams
Ferguson
Harvey
Glade Run Homemakers Meet Grafton
The Glade Run Extension Homemakers met at Mt. Pleasant Community Building. President Mary Bradley led the meeting with devotions by Peg Gilroy and readings from Psalms. Members discussed a flower workshop and hosting duties for an open house and noted plans for the Glenville Folk Festival.
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Grafton
Glade Run
Mt. Pleasant
Mary Bradley
Peg Gilroy
Simpson Homemakers Club
Vernadeen McCartney
Vonda Exline
Glenville
Watkins Births a Son Michael Garrett in Bridgeport
Mr. and Mrs. William K. Watkins of Route 3 Bridgeport announce the birth of their first child a son born June 6 at Fairmont General Hospital. Weighing 9 pounds 5 ounces, he is named Michael Garrett mother Kathryn Garrett. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Garrett Route 3 Bridgeport paternal grandparents Mrs Norman O. Watkins of Grafton and the late Norman O. Watkins.
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Bridgeport
William K. Watkins
Route 3
Fairmont General Hospital
Michael Garrett
Kathryn Garrett
Joseph R. Garrett
Norman O. Watkins
Grafton
Miss Regatta Twirling Princess Beauty Pageant Planned
Harrison County Twirling Teachers Council sponsors the first Miss Regatta Twirling Princess Pageant in Sutton at Braxton County gym on Friday June 17 at 7 p.m. Open to baton twirlers in age groups 0-6 7-9 10-13 and 14 over with costumes routines and basic strut. Winners receive engraved trophies banners crowns flowers and Miss Photogenic trophies. entry fee 12.50. entry deadlines and dress/routine requirements noted. Winners ride in the Regatta Parade June 3.
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Sutton
W.va
Harrison County Twirling Teachers Council
Clarksburg
Regatta Planning Committee
Braxton County
Pat McCullough
Rt. 1
Clare
Preston Seniors plan several trips this summer
Preston County Senior Citizens outlined a busy schedule with five one day trips and two four day trips. planned Pittsburgh boat ride on the Liberty Belle and a Buel Plantarium visit. a Charleston trip to the Governor's Mansion Capitol and new Cultural Center in June.
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Masontown
Preston
Pittsburgh
Monongahalla
Buel
Charleston
Preston County
Valley
Loyd Wiles Elda Mayfield
Martha Dixon
Mabel Snyder
Newburg
Kingwood
Rowlesburg
Bruceton Mill
Barkat Family honored by local churches
The Rev Aslam Barkat his wife Ramona and daughter were honored by the four United Methodist Churches Flemington Astor Evans Chapel and Bailey Memorial at a May 29 Rosemont church dinner. They depart June 23 for Morgantown area churches after five years of service. A baptism for Ramona occurred during the service and gifts including a family Bible painting and cash were presented. Nellie Williams was assigned to the Flemington area churches with her first sermon June 19.
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Geneva M. Phelps
Flemington
Aslam Barkat
Ramona
Astor
Evans Chapel
Bailey Memorial
Rosemont
Barkat
Trinity
Star City
United Methodist
Morgantown
Clark
Soloman
Head of Christ
Richard Haney
Cecil Springer
Nellie Williams
Grafton
Taylor County
Flemington High School
Miss Williams
West Virginia
Maryland
Webster Victory Fighters Meet May 28 at Webster Community Building
Webster 4 H Club held a meeting on May 28 at the Webster Community Building with devotions by Alice Brammer and multiple members attending. Talks covered play experiences, outdoor cookery, making clothes, model airplanes, photography, and dog care. Shelley Wolfe presented Appaloosa Horse Club films and plans for the next meeting at the Van Devender home.
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Elizabeth Moore Club
Webster
Webster Victory Fighters 4- H
Alice Brammer
Brenda Findley
Brenda Brammer
Elizabeth Moore
Beverly Fitzwater
James Fitzwater
Kim Vandevender
Jerry Williams
Steve Williams
You
Shelley Wolfe
Appaloosa Horse Club
van Devender
Cheese use age emphasized at homemakers meeting
GRAFTON June 7 the Grafton Extension Homemakers met at Brenda Moyer home. Nina Kinter taught Cheese in Family Meals noting USDA grades as non store labels except for cheddar. Focus on cheese value, storage guide, recipes, and devotions led by Brenda Moyer.
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Grafton
Grafton Extension
Brenda Moyer
Nina Kinter
USDA
U.S
Kinter
Tunnelton High School Class of 1952 reunion banquet
The 25th reunion of Tunnelton High School’s Class of 1952 was held in the school cafeteria with a dinner by Tunnelton Love Mission. Attendees included Dr. and Mrs. Jim Gainer, Mr. and Mrs. Andy Kerr, and many others, followed by an alumni dance in the school gym. A get well card was sent for Penny Sevier and plans discussed for a June nature tour and upcoming events.
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Tunnelton
Tunnelton High School
Tunnelton Love Mission
Jim Gainer
Kingwood
Andy Bill Kerr
Indianapolis
Ind
Paul Wolfe
Richard Strawser
Fellowsville
Robert
Nancy Miller) Terrizzi
Matthew
Danny
Wilmington
Del
Lorraine Grimm Black
Ohio
Edith Kelley
Morgantown
Junior
Linda Bowmar
Liston
Richard Shaffer
Iris Mankins
Jennings
Susie
Blake Bowmar
Lulu Pratt
Fairmont
Ann Shuman
Marian McKinney
Evelyn Watson
Oakland
Rosa Bowmar
Margaret McMillen
Masontown
Gary Plum
Canton
Geraldine Miller
Maryland
Cancer Society meeting in Grafton details officer election
The Taylor County Unit of the American Cancer Society met at the Health Department on Monday June 6. President Mary Phillips called the meeting and reports on the Hike-O-Bike Crusade and health fair materials were given. Officers elected for the next year are Mary Phillips president Ralph Dunkin vice president Virginia Knotts secretary and Joyce Frey treasurer. Delegates to the October 1 2 meeting at the Ramada Inn Morgantown are Mary Phillips Joan Bias and Ralph Dunkin with members present including Wynne Heironimus Ruth Mollohan Reverend Ralph Dunkin Betty Hayhurst and Helen Mazoni area director.
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Grafton
Taylor County
American Cancer Society
Health Department
Mary Phillips
Joyce Frey
Joan Bias
Martha Moats
Ralph Dunkin
Virginia Knotts
Ramada Inn
Morgantown
Wynne Heironimus
Ruth Mollohan
Betty Hayhurst
Helen Mazoni
Jay Setler Celebrates Fourth Birthday At Home
Jay Setler turned four on May 29 at 406 Barrett Street with family and friends. Guests included his parents Mr. and Mrs. Roger Setler, brother Tim, grandparents Adelene Stalnaker and Jean Setler, great grandparents Elsie Williams and Philippi, aunts and uncles from Philippi and Ohio, and cousin Paul Skidmore from Philippi. He received many gifts.
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Grafton
Jay Setler
Barrett Street
Roger Setler
Tim
Adelene Stalnaker
Jean Setler
Elsie Williams
Philippi
Earl Hushman
Lottie Nutter
Perry
John Setler
Bill Stanbaker
Ohio
Jim Wesley
Pam
Gary Wesley
Paul Skidmore
Jay
Eastern Star meet NEWBURG Chapter 143 holds May gathering
Newburg Chapter No 143 Order of the Eastern Star met on Monday May 23 at the Masonic Hall. Attendees included Ewell Snuffer Morgantown Chapter 35 Betty Manley Anne Whitescarver Norma Jace Helen Hinkston Albert Frazier Rhea Trickett Kathy Wolfe Sue Summers Betty Pratt Donald Brewer Katherine Bolyard and others. After the regular meeting the Worthy Matron and officers presented Friendship Night titled The Temple of Friendship with refreshments served by hostess committees.
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Newburg
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic
Eoyard
Marie Criss
Daisy Helms
Ray Hebb
Charles Helms
Lenora Runner
Jack McGinnis
Byron Hickston
Jean Forman
Helen Hinkston
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Carolyn Wagner
Pency Edwards
Glenn McCartney
Olive Cornwell
Hazel Goodwin
Lila McCartney
Elva Wolfe
Valley Club
Preston County Memorial Hospital
Brandonville
Preston County Senior Citizens
Jan Shackleford
Lettie Wiles
Jackson’s Mill
Cindy Wagner
Kim van Devender
Beth Rogers
Nancy McVicker
Tim Moore
Adam Greene
George Williams
Martha Brammer
Eldo Findley
Richard Wolfe
Pearl Felton
Brotherhood
Marjolyn Bryan
Court House
Joyce Faulkner
Thelma Shahan
Nina
Robert Bartlett
Grafton High School
THS
Cancer Society Meeting
Ays
Juny
Sat
Desi Arnez, Jr
the Wild
McCullocks
Forrest Tucker
Thad
Madison
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