Artificial Trees Face Energy Hurdle and Comeback Question
West Virginia growers note a potential shift back to natural Christmas trees amid environmental awareness and renewables. Despite oil shortages affecting artificial tree production, Sears reports solid sales as buyers weigh energy costs. Prices run about 1.25 to 1.50 per foot with Fraser fir as a top but pricey choice.
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Kanawha County
Pat McGovran
Gazette
Leo Chabot
West Virginia
Gene Perchak
Sears
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Carolinas
Endowment Granted to WVSC From Edwards Will
West Virginia State College receives a $28 000 endowment for scholarships from the Rheta G Edwards will. The fund supports the William H Davis scholarship program and is tied to invested principal earnings. The bequest also allocated equal shares to State College and Howard University.
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Rheta G. Edwards
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Virginia
State College
Howard University
Police Warn of Holiday Theft Hike
City police warn residents to lock doors during the Christmas season as thefts from homes rise. Detective W W Wallace notes residents can call Burglary Prevention to have an officer inspect locks and engravers are available to mark valuables with identification numbers.
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Charleston
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