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Newspaper

The Mountain Statesman

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1976

Page

7

Carrie Fast Talks Hospital Auxiliary Plans In Grafton

Carrie Fast as new president leads the Grafton City Hospital Auxiliary at its first meeting of the year. Plans include aiding the children's ward with reading and schoolwork, acquiring encyclopedias, and adding a receptionist with patient lists. new members welcomed and committees appointed for the year.

Grafton Carrie Fast Grafton City Hospital Nellie Painter Margaret Crall

Pruntytown United Methodist Women Held Covered Dish Dinner

Members and guests gathered at the Pruntytown church picnic area for a covered dish dinner. Afterward, president Mrs. William E. Roe announced upcoming district events in Fairmont and Buckhannon, with requests for participation from units and reservations to Mrs. Robert Truett.

Nola Kiepret Grafton Pruntytown First United Methodist Church of Fairmont Bryan Rutherford Great Lake United Methodist Church

Lack of preparation linked to rising divorce rates

County home demonstration agent Marjolyn Bryan cites studies showing about four in ten U.S. marriages end in divorce and argues lack of preparation for marriage and parenthood fuels discord. She urges expanded education in high schools and communities on resources, home management, communication, and expectations with in-laws and children.

U.S Marjolyn Bryan County Home

Gaps in cosmetic labeling by Ellie Grossman

The piece argues cosmetics lack mandatory safety testing and ingredient disclosure. It notes voluntary FDA registration, limited enforcement, and pending regulations to list ingredients and declare unsafety labels. Industry figures claim substantiation suffices. pending Senate bills may mandate premarket tests and adverse reaction reporting.

New York NEA FDA Elizabeth Arden Revlon Helena Rubinstein Estee Lauder Edward Kavanaugh Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association Turer John Wenninger Cosmetic Technology Congress Senate House

Grandparents host Cathy Shipp's party

Cathy Kay Shipp celebrated her first birthday at her grandparents Ralph and Shipp home in Thornton. Attendees included family members such as Virginia and Dawn Loffler, Johnathan and Lisa Stevens, Diane Shipp, and several others. The gathering featured a panda bear cake, ice cream, and soft drinks with gifts sent by Barbara, Lorraine, Chris Setler, and Vaneda Henderson.

Grafton Cathy Kay Shipp Ralph Shipp Thornton Cathy Virginia Loffler Dawn Loffler Johnathan Virginia Mary Butcher Patty Kirby Dawn Renee Lisa Stevens Robert Dawna Clifton Diane Shipp Michael Paul Larry Timmy Randy Terry Ship Roger Spencer Mae Weaver Betty Goff Barbara Lorraine Chris Setler Vaneda Henderson

West Virginia shoppers face higher pork prices this week

Consumer guidance from Stephanie Teague lists pork costs rising while beef and hot dogs offer good value. Produce prices vary with cabbage and lettuce cheapest and apples and peppers mid-range. Bargains include staple items like instant potatoes and peanut butter, with cottage cheese details on storage dates and nutrition.

West Virginia Stephanie Teague

Golden Wedding Anniversary in Timonium Maryland

A June 5 dinner at a Timonium country club celebrated the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. C F Cart. The couple, long associated with Fairmont West Virginia and Grafton, WV, have five granddaughters, one grandson, and a son.

Timonium C.F. Cart Spencer Drive Fairmont West Virginia Grafton Charles Foster Cart Hazel N. Wooddell Weston Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company James Mary L. Barcus Bernard Betty L. Densmore Columbus Ohio Terry Sue Ann Tighe Ann Arbor Mich Charles F. Carr, Jr Alexandria

Community Bulletin Notes June July Events

Saturday June 19 circle club hot dog sale at Woods residence Rosemont begins 11 a m hot dogs 35 cents each or three for a dollar. Monday June 21 assembly 29 rainbow for girls meets at Church of the Good Shepherd 7 30 p m. Wednesday June 23 Taylor County senior citizens lunch at second picnic area Tygart Dam senior van and cars depart Elizabeth Cather n Towers Grafton 11 a m. June 23 quota club of Grafton meets Four Corners Restaurant 6 15 p m with Jannice Friend guest speaker. Thursday July 1 Corner Club meets at Dorothy Knights 526 Maple Ave 1 30 p m napkin holders to be made. Saturday July 3 Tygart Valley Trail Riders meet at Robert Tuckers home dinner to follow bring hot dogs buns. Sunday July 4 Parsons family reunion city pavilion Grafton decendants of Homer Nellie Parson buffet lunch at 1 p m bring basket lunch.

The Circle Club the Woods Rosemont Taylor County Tygart Dam Grafton Elizabeth Cathern Towers Quota Club of Grafton Four Corners Jannice Friend Corner Club Dorothy Knight Maple Ave Tygart Valley Trail Riders Robert Tucker Parsons City Pavilion Homer Nellie (Phillips

DIY bathroom tissue canister and quick fixes from Heloise

Recycling two pound coffee cans forms a tall fabric covered canister for four rolls of bathroom tissue. Letters share clever hacks from readers including a dish pan stash for teens, a pineapple top plant starter, and a car pocket repair using folded nylon net to reinforce seams.

Heloise J. Buresh Lily Fulton

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