Loughry 16 Released From Jail On Bond
Mrs Margaret Loughry Barbour county expectant mother released on 90 day bond while seeking a writ of error in the State Supreme Court of Appeals. Authorities say she gave birth in September and will face manslaughter charges tied to the death of her six year old child.
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Taylor Country
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Lougs
Erwin
Preston
State Department of Publicistance
Barbour County
Grafton Brooms Promoted as Best for Your Home
Local advertisement proclaims Grafton made brooms as superior cleaning tools with a strong endorsement to use only their product for best results. The terse claim emphasizes quality and brand reliability in household chores.
Honest Boy Kept Change After Rushing for Paper
The Grafton Sentinel story highlights ten year old Mike Keane known for honesty. A Monongahela Power lime department note recounts a small boy who returned change after a customer forgot it, earning praise for integrity. Mike, a long-time Sentinel seller from Wilford Street, is praised for courtesy and reliability.
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Grafton Sentinel
Mike Keane
Monongahela Power Company
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Wilford Street
Grafton Citizens Urged to Attend City Charter Meeting
Grafton residents are urged to attend a public meeting at the courthouse tonight at 7 30 p m. The city charter board seeks input on the charter type best fitting local government and urges public expression of desires for a government that serves all. Dr Robert F Gerkin stresses the importance of resident participation. A historical note adds that Egyptians played a checkers like game as early as 1600 B C.
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Peaches Ready by August for Canning at Blueville Farm
Harry S. White on U S Route 50 at Blueville announces peaches for canning will be ready about August 20. Red Elberta and Hale shippers priced about $3.50 per bushel. For more information or to place orders call 286.
Improved Train Schedules Secured by Board in Grafton Area
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad will allow eastbound No. 12 to stop at Newbury and Tunnelton, aiding Preston county residents who could not previously travel to Grafton. Westbound No. 23 will make flag stops in these towns as part of a new schedule approved after meetings with the Taylor County Board of Trade and railroad officials.
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Grafton
Preston County
Baltimore and Ohio
Jaylor
Newburg
Tunnelton
Newbury and
Passenger trains offer Preston county riders new schedules
Tunnelton and Newburg will pick up passengers for the city. People in Preston county may also ride west bound train No. 11 to Grafton arriving at 3 23 p m and return on eastbound train No.12 at 6 20 p m. The arrangements are not as convenient as last year when noon express carried Preston county residents to Grafton, but it is considered a great improvement.
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Tunnelton
Preston County
Grafton
Eagles Group Dinner Meeting At Stage Cage Inn
The Fraternal Order of Eagles Grafton nerie 2389 security committee held a business session and a steak dinner at Stage Cage Inn near Evansville on Wednesday night. Attending included W. M. Riley state organizer Wheeling, Frank Wirtz, D. A. Shingleton, Leland Price, W. M. Shingleton, John E. Louizy, Jerry Criss, and Theodere R.
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Grafton
Nerie
Stage Cageh Inn
Evansville
W. M. Riley
Wheeling
Frank Wirtz
D. A. Shingleton
Leland Price
W. M. Shingleton
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Jerry Criss
Theodoré R
Four Tax Levy Bodies to Meet Next Tuesday in Taylor County
The Taylor County Board, Grafton City Commission, and Flemington Town Council will convene August 6 to draft tentative budgets and proposed taxes for the coming fiscal year. Public input is invited as taxpayers may present protests or support before final levies are adopted two weeks later. Local papers will publish the tentative budgets weekly during that period.
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Taylor County
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Grafton
Harry Batson
Grek
Board of Education
County faces higher levies amid tight finances and aging infrastructure
The county reports an 805250 levy in its budget as local governments forecast strains from reduced state aid and heavy debt from remodeling the South-West Grafton bridge. Officials note tax bases and property valuations will help offset expected shortfalls and improve fiscal stability.
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Grafton
Grafton Broom Makers Highlight Craft Revival
The report notes Grafton’s broom makers, emphasizing traditional broomcraft and local industry revival with renewed use of handwoven brooms. Community interest grows as residents support bespoke products and regional craftsmanship.
Maytag parts and service from Godwin Shaffer dealer
Godwin Shaffer advertises as a Maytag authorized dealer with genuine parts and prompt economical service. They are headquartered for Maytag parts, led by Kenneth Godwin as manager, and list Route 50 in Grafton with phone 1193.
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Godwin & Shaffer
Grafton
Kenneth
Godwin-mgr
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