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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1941
Page
6
Taylor county court fixed levies to raise about $80,440 for the budget, showing a small last-year deficit and detailing salaries, expenses, and repairs. Sponsor's share for rebuilding the South West Grafton bridge is about $12,000, with only $8,785 proposed for this year, potentially delaying completion.
The Grafton Junior Chamber of Commerce backs a WPA pool project to be nominally sponsored by the city and funded through revenue bonds. The Jaycees would handle sale and management, with site eyed at Grafton Park near the Tygart dam. City officials show willingness once bond sale and project management are arranged.
The Taylor County Board of Education set the 1941 43 budget at 267 158 for the coming year with 97 239 from general levies. Bus drivers receive 65 monthly. Levy classifications detail current expenses and bond retirements across Flemington and Grafton districts with specific per cent rates and raising amounts.
William Slack of South Grafton was named chief garbage collector for the city of Grafton to replace Charles Adlington who left to work at Havel Atlas Glass plant. Slack, previously a helper on the track, will be succeeded by Leo Smith as helper.
County official Harvey A. Poe said the annual Poe reunion will not occur in August as usual. The Poe family group plans to reschedule the event for early fall, delaying the long-standing gathering.
Rotarians in Grafton greet Bernard B Payne district governor designate at a regular club meeting. Payne, a Williamson newspaper man and Rotary founder president, will visit all 51 West Virginia clubs totaling about 10 000 miles as he serves until the 1942 Rotary International convention in Toronto Canada.
Roy Vandergrift of 216 East Main Street has been named local dealer for Hudson Motor Cars and Trucks. George E. Riley district manager says the agency will open about August 25 and will handle cars, trucks, parts, and accessories.
Taylor county board approves a voluntary rental program at Grafton Senior High for textbooks next September. Books would rent for about one third of cost, with potential savings of 4500 to 5000 if all students participate. New books only would be rented this fall, while grade schools begin free texts for arithmetic and reading, reducing parental costs.
Grafton officials approved maximum general purpose levies at a budget session. A ten percent levy targets inherited debt of more than 36000 dollars, with the aim of raising 20469.70 dollars for the next fiscal year. The city plans 3600 dollars to retire old debts over ten years, contingent on no new indebtedness. Mayor Charles O. King has slashed indebtedness from 43000 to 36000 dollars. Levy rates were fixed at 5.8 and 11.6 percent.
City figures show estimated disbursements at $74,000 and receipts at $53,500, lower than prior years. City Attorney John K. Burdett said last year’s actual receipts were used to avoid padding, ensuring the municipality can operate within its income in the coming year.
Taylor county public schools will open September 4 and close May 29 for the 1941 42 term. The calendar includes 177 school days, Christmas break December 23 to January 5, and a three day Easter recess April 23 26. New staff hires include Mahaffey as high school English, with secretaries Austin Grinnan Reed and several janitors and bus drivers named.
Pastor Ben F. Donley of Andrews Methodist church was the Kiwanis speaker after dinner at Cozy Rest. His address on Religion Through the Ages drew a good turnout, with plans made for August meetings as president Arlie Leonard presided. Visitor John Booth attended.
Reunion planned for former Rosemont Dyrconnell school students from about forty years ago. Event on Sunday August 10 invites attendees to bring a basket dinner. A vote will decide if the gathering becomes an annual affair.
Commander Totlock Rasmussen of the local American Legion Post visits as honor guest for a Sons of the American Legion meeting at 7 30 p m Thursday in the Moose home Nomination committee to be chosen and important matters to be considered Refreshments will be served.
John Madden, longtime manager of the state liquor store, was deposed by the state liquor control commission. Davis Newhouse named acting manager, Joseph Smith acting cashier, and Clyde T. Hickman hired as clerk. Madden claims political motives tied to former Senator William J. Husson amid 1938 and 1940 campaigns.
City official John Newcome announced last week that parking meters raised 70.10. The funds accumulate from meters installed over three years ago. Summer averages show about 70 dollars per week.
Rex Nuzum of Dewey Avenue, a Band C brakeman, landed a four pound smallmouth bass on the Cheat River near Erwin after a half hour fight, with another two pound bass caught at about 6 a m. The big bass measured 19 and a half inches in length and six inches in width.
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