Boosters Motorcade To Highlight Central West Virginia Fair
Plans advance for a thirty car motorcade announcing the Central West Virginia State Fair in Clarksburg on September 28. A 40 member band led by Henry Mayer will perform in front of the First National Bank at 11 45 Thursday August 29 after a welcome by the mayor and police escort. The motorcade travels from Clarksburg to Grafton with stops in Salem West Union Pennsboro Harrisville Smithville Troy Weston Pierpont Philippi Bridgeport then proceeds to towns on August 29. On August 28 the route includes Salem West Union Pennsboro Harrisville Smithville Troy Weston Philippi Bridgeport. The parade represents business people civic clubs and leading Clarkburg residents with Kiwanis fielding seven autos and city officials among participants. Indications point to a larger crowd than last year’s turnout at the Norwood grounds near Clarksburg.
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Clarksburg
First National Bank
Henry Mayer
Jcade
Grafton
Salem
West Union
Pennsboro
Harris- Wille
Smithville
Troy
Weston
Pierhannen
Philippi
Bridgett. i
Cade
West Milford
Jane Lew
Lost Creek
Mt. Clare
Gratton
Rmont
Rivesville
Mannington
Rhimston
Lumberport
Iksburg
Rhus
Kiwanis
M. I. Stutler
Une Fu
Norwood
Clarks‘burg
Mystery Car Towed To Massillon Garage By Police
Massillon police towed a 1040 Dodge sedan with no plates from East Wilford Street to the station. Captain A E Lockard said ownership was traced to James C Madera of 20 75th Street NE Massillon and officers expect to notify him today. No local stolen report existed, suggesting the car may have been stolen elsewhere and brought to Massillon for inquiry.
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Wilford Street
James C. Madera
75Th” Street
Massillon
A. E. Lockard
Mr. Madera
Lockard
Inveson
Employment Service To Move To New Location
The West Virginia Employment Service and Unemployment Compensation offices will relocate from the third floor of Grafton Banking and Trust to the storeroom space once used by Hartley’s and Evans Furniture. The new quarters will be smaller, reflecting reduced activity since the Tygart dam project boosted employment.
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West Virginia Employment Service and Unemployment Compensation Offices
Grafton Banking and Trust Company
Hartley's
Evans Furniture Company
Tygart Dam
Pick Sterling Heads Sons of American Legion Squadron
Richard F Sterling was named captain of Taylor county squadron No 12 Sons of the American Legion at a semi monthly meeting held at the Moose Home parlors. Officers elected included Arthur G Yates Jr first lieutenant John Vogel second lieutenant Bill Vogel adjutant Wilson Miller finance officer John Shields chaplain Robert Brand historian and George C Newcome sergeant at arms Installation is planned for September 12 with refreshments to follow under Arthur Yates Jr and Bill Vogel. Charles Turner commander of the American Legion attended as guest.
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Richard F. Sterling
Taylor County
Sons of the American Legion
Moose Home
Robert Miller
Trainman Cannot Explain Fatal Wreck Details
Akron dispatch says engineman Thomas L. Murtaugh, 47, unable to recall why a gasoline motor coach failed to take a siding before a head-on collision with a freight train near Cuyahoga Falls on July 31 killed 43. He remained noncommittal despite officials’ questions, being one of three survivors.
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Akron
Thomas L. Murtaugh
Cuyahoga Falls
Orville
Pennsylvania Railroad
Summit County
Dispute Left Deputy Sheriff Dead In Maine Garage
Deputy Sheriff Dean Pray age 45 was killed by a gunshot in his North Windham garage Maine during a dispute with two Jehovahs Witnesses Kenneth A Carr 25 of Portland and Arthur F Cox 49 of Philadelphia The clash arose after Pray refused permission for the Witnesses to play a phonograph record promoting their religion in the garage.
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Dean Pray
North Windham
Jehovah's Witnesses
Kenneth A. Carr
Portland
Arthur F. Cox
Philadelphia
Pray
Little Theatre Plans Evening Meeting at Lawson Center
A Little Theatre project meeting is set for 8 o clock tonight at Lawson Community Center. J B Dryfield WPA Recreation director will attend to discuss cast selection and rehearsals for the new play as its presentation approaches.
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Little Theatre Project
Lawson Community Center
J. B. Dryfield
WPA Recreation
Preston County Man Is Picked Up After Fuss
Dennis Bolyard of Preston County is held by Latrobe police after a disturbance at a Latrobe street apartment in the early hours. Police Chief Captain A. E. Lockard said he would question Bolyard later. the occupants had to call police as Bolyard failed to explain his attempt to enter.
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Latrobe Street
Dennis Bolyard
Preston County
A. E. Lockard
Bolyard
Farm Sale Near Shepherdstown Nets New York Buyer
Edwin Jarrett announced the sale of the 215 acre Wild Goose farm at Shepherdstown to Marshall Prague a New York newspaperman whose wife is the granddaughter of former Governor John J. Cornwell.
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Shepherdstown
Edwin Jarrett
Marshall Prague
New York
John J. Cornwell
No Charge to Attend Races at Tyger Lake Program
No admission will be charged for the Tygar Lake yacht club races set for Sunday at Tygar Lake. A free will offering will fund part of the event costs. A bleacher area is being prepared so spectators can view the entire five mile course. The race course is moved above the dam for accessibility. A record number of entries is expected from Pittsburgh, New Martinsville, Fairmont, Morgantown, and nearby areas.
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Tygar Lake
Tygart Lake
Olaf Lawson
Howard Lawson
Earl Layman
Dam Lake
Pittsburgh
New Martinsville
Fairmont
Morgantown
Coal Company Sale Delayed at Wendel Mine Auction
Bids for the Maryland Coal company operation at Wendel, West Virginia fell short of expectations and creditors moved to delay the bankruptcy sale by two weeks hoping for higher offers. The sale drew a large turnout of miners, mine officials, and Baltimore and Ohio Railroad representatives as bankruptcy referee Ole E. Wyckoff oversees the case with trustee Davie Williamson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendel
Maryland Coal Company
West Virginia
U. S
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Ole E. Wyckoff
Davie Williamson
Meeen Brothers Win Road Building Contract for Tygart Heights
U S Army Engineers in Pittsburgh announced the contract award to Mason Brothers of Pruntytown for resurfacing the road to Tygart Heights. The bid of 5247.50 was the lowest received and work must be completed within 45 days.
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Mason Brothers
Pruntytown
Tygart Heights
U. S. Army Engineers
Pittsburgh
President Keller Reelected by Flower Society in Fairmont
President J. A. Keller of this city and all other officers were reelected by the West Virginia Gladiolus society at its annual meeting in Fairmont this week. Wheeling was designated as the site for the 1943 convention on August 2 and 3.
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J. A. Keller
West Virginia Gladiolus Society
Fairmont
Wheeling
Baker's Coal Price Notice From Home Meat Market
Mr. Wolfe at Home Meat Market lists Baker's Coal with last year’s prices through October 1. Contact H. L. Baker by phone 474 for orders. Publication dates August 22, 23, 24.
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Baker
Col Bell Speaks to Grafton Rotary Club
Col R P Brit, superintendent of the West Virginia Industrial School for Boys at Pruntytown, spoke to Grafton Rotary on the school's self help training program. He described occupational activities and noted the aims of preparing inmates for worthwhile work after release, receiving a warm reception.
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Grafton
Rotary Club
R. P. Brit
West Virginia Industrial School For Boys
Pruntytown
Cadets Sought Charleston Veterans Push Flying Cadet Program
Commander R N Ott of the West Virginia recruiting district appealed to junior chambers of commerce to encourage enlistment in the U S Army flying cadet service.
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Charleston
R. N. Ott
West Virginia
Shawhan Promises Fish For County Streams
H. W. Shawhan state conservation director visited Grafton and met with State Senator William J. Hussion. He said Taylor county streams will receive their quota of fish stock probably late September or early October, with some stocking planned for Tygart dam lake this fall by the Conservation Commission.
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H. W. Shawhan
Grafton
William J. Hussion
Taylor County
Lutheran Week Begins at Jackson's Mill With Delegates
Lutheran week opens Sunday at Jackson's Mill with pastors and delegates from thirty three Lutheran congregations. Auxiliary young people's societies women's missionary societies and brotherhoods join, including St Paul's Graf ton, announced by Rev W M Erhard.
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Jackson's Mill
Women’s Missionary
St. Paul's
Grafton
W. M. Erhard
West Virginia Synod officers report year’s progress and plans
Clarksburg presides over a session of the West Virginia Synod of the United Lutheran Church in America. Officers and committees will present reports on past year accomplishments and outline activities for the next twelve months. Directors of Wartburg colleges and orphan and aged care institutions will also submit reports.
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Clarksburg
West Virginia
Buddy Starcher Varieties Benefit at Grafton NurSing School
Buddy Starcher presents Hill Billy VariETies with Jimmy James and the Hickory Nuts for a benefit at Grafton Court House. Show starts 8:00 P.M. on August 26 with 25 cent admission. Proceeds aid Grafton NurSing School.
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Buddy Starcher
Hill
Jimmy James
Grafton NurSing School
Grafton Court House
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Andy Devine
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Tim’ McCoy
Girl Scouts
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United States
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Andree Clark
Pleasantville
N.Y
Scout and Guide Movement
Sterling
SONS
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Ann Dvorak
Welen Mack
Lola Lane
Papi
Columbia
Gratton Printing Company
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Little Theatre
Preston
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Coal Company
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Keller
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Shawhan
Jackson’s Mill
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