Crowd packs first motorcycle races in Grafton
Over a thousand spectators filled the skeet field hill at Fetterman for two and a half hours of racing sponsored by the Tygart Valley Motorcycle Club. Five hundred dollars in prizes went to 27 winners as riders from Maryland, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia competed in novice, amateur and expert heats and finals. The club thanked Grafton residents for help in preparing the race track and announced plans for at least two races next year under AMA rules.
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Fetterman
Tygart Valley Motorcycle Club
American Motorcycle Association
John Esworthy
Broderick
Ting An
Neecy Morrison
Fairmont
Harley Davidson
Vance
Gentry
Baltimore
Leon
Blicknstaff
Frederick
Harley
Ed Albright
Thomas Edwards
Johnstown
Indian
Harold Weaver
Ronco
J. R. Smith
Paul Waters
Hagerstown
Winfield Maxwell
New Kinsington
Harle
August Conley
Portsmouth
Ohio
Robert Botwell
Mad
Winfield Max
New Kensington
Ed Porter
Parkersburg
W. Va
Bus. A
Tygart’ Valley Motorcycle Club
Grafton
Tillie Pancake Crowned Miss Keyser 1948
Sixteen year old Tillie Pancake of New Creek won Miss Keyser 1948 at an event in Keyser earning a $75 prize and the title Queen of the West Virginia Firemen's Association. Colleen Rumer and Bonnie Lowick finished second and third with $50 and $25 prizes. The crown was presented by the previous year’s Miss Keyser.
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Keyser
Tillie Pancake
New Creek
The
West Virginia Firemen's Association
Gaydon Greenwalt
Colleen Rumer
Colleen
Bonnie Lowick
Miss Keyser
Keyser High School
Agree To Mediate Taxicab Work Stoppage In Charleston
Labor Commissioner Charles J F Sattler said a spokesman for Wheeling taxi drivers accepted his mediation offer for the current work stoppage. He noted a telegram from Joseph Distefano regional director UMW District 50 stating the drivers stand ready to work out an agreement with the labor department. Sattler said he had wired his offer to the three taxi companies and to Distefano who had announced his union would help the drivers.
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Charleston
Charles J. F. Sattler
Wheeling
Sattler
Joseph Distefano
UMW District 50
District 50
United Mine Workers
No Epidemic Of Polio Expected Now Says Dyer
Charleston reports seven new polio cases last week and a year total of 60. Health commissioner N H Dyer says no epidemic is expected and there is only one polio death this year. He notes regional cases in Boone Cabell Greenbrier Kanawha and Monongalia counties and views the trend as not warranting alarm.
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Charleston
N. H. Dyer
Ind Boone
Cabell
Greenbrier
Kanawha
Monongalia
Department
Dyer
Bridegroom Killed In Crash Landing At Air Base
Lt Harvey N Pinkney 29 year old bridegroom of 17 days dies after two fighter planes collide while landing at Lockbourne air base near Columbus Ohio. Lt Lewis J Lynch of Columbus unharmed. Pinkney married Aug 8 from Baltimore Maryland. Widow Mrs Sarah Pinkney lived Dayton Ohio. Firefighters made four attempts to reach the burning craft.
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Columbus
Harvey N. Pinkney
Lockbourne Air Base
Pinkney
Lewis J. Lynch
Lynch
Baltimore
N. Monroe St
Sarah Pinkney
Dayton
Springfield St
Proper Support Eases Back Pains Says Doctor
A physician notes relief from back pains with properly fitted supports. The ad promotes expert appliance fitting services addressing back pain rupture obesity ptosis and related conditions. The claim emphasizes professional guidance and tailored support for sufferers.
Taylor County WV Financial Statement 1948 year end
County fiscal report shows general county fund receipts total 99,256.08 with real estate and personal property taxes delinquent and charged adjustments. Disbursements include extensive court house, jail, sheriff, and payroll costs, with total orders paid around 99,020.01 and a balance on hand July 1, 1947 and June 30, 1948.
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Taylor County
West Virginia
Sheriff's Commission
Melvin Newton
A. & P. Tea Co
White’s
Quanty
Frank Gull
Jenkins Groc
Bartlett Funeral Home
McGlumphy
C Cheeses Stemple & Forman Funeral Are
Nella
Samantha Robinson
Andrew S. Bowen
General County Fond
Fo Ford
Bonessee
General’ Relief Fund
Ge Paylor Co
DBB
Reo
Taylor Co
Hawa
Biltbi Fe
Ivan Howe
Musgroves
D. Knotts Dehlinger
Musgrovee
Musgroves Wholesale
County Fond
Pittance
J. Pe
Revelpte Bop
Pederer Arta
Ypoo
Feltures
Atate Arid Personal
Hegheritt
Iff
R. J. Nutter
J.C. Penney Co
Union Drug Co
Bava Jeffreys
da. . Chak. B. Johnstar
Menong. Power Co
J. Kimble
John
Melvin
C He Feoppet
just_of Audit
Lee S. Leake
State Tax Commissioner
Doris’ Simons
L. Reynolds Constable's Fee
M. J. Small
Monong. Power Co
Frank R. Morgan
Mary M. Phillips L. D. DeLaney
Laticia
Lawrence DeMoss
Effie Brown
S. Campbell
D. Knotts
Gussie Wanstreet
Ida M Sayre
John Orfanus
Arden W. Gough &Sons
Virginia Western Musgroves
Assessor
Cornelia Campbel Groe
Howard L. Kenna
Lillie M. Goodwin D. Knotts
Freda Go
Anna Lemmer
Vina Moore
Tripy
Rossa Smith
Sylvia
Thoma Ervin Knots
Sarah Poling
Lena G. MeAt
Florence L
Uth Abel Gertie Jenkins
Dinah Wilmoth
Catherine Reed
Lucy J. Mayle
Mary B. Willian
Ressie Moore
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Taylor County Financial Statement
General County Fund
P. Diss & Sons Co
Jane Lake
Farm ‘Supply, Inc
Ralph Gibson
John Shields
W. E. Robinson
Gerald Stemple
Moneag
Fred Beverlin
Burroughs Adding
Monroe Cal
B.C. St. Clair
Mary C. Wiseman
A. Jolliffe
Mildred Campbell
Nancy Woodyard
M. Elizabeth Stuck
Nancy O'Connor
Bailey
Blanche P. Bailey
Melvin Newlon
W. HL. Canfield
Newlon R
Gibson , M
Elizabeth Mahaffey Ruth
Newlon
C. E, Sillman
W.L. Thomas
Hilda Lakes
Martha Newlon
Tres Wilson Bana Defenbaugh
Pearl Pelton
Lorene
Il O R. McPhail
H.R. McPhail
Margaret C. Moranoe
B. Batson
J. B. Batson
Glenn Sapp
G. Withers
Arah F. Woodyard
Lorine Barking
County Commissioners
Bayley
A .L. Carder
J. Arthur Poe
Golirt Hob. Batson
Mary Jo Patton and
M. Jacobs
D.C
Ana Mtteage
H. G. Dillon
W. Holt
P. W. Rogers
P. W. Bucklew
S. Martin
G. H. Seargent
Edward Conner
Michael Gozik
E. EB. Behan
G. G. Haymond
Alva
Delbert Green
G. Bolyard
J. Moran
Ana Grob, Jr
GW. Cole, Jr
EL Jewell
Keller
Anthony Garlow
Shreve
HL A. Stackpole
Short A. V. Benda
Gans
Homer Menear
Rutan
Brown
Bucklewoy Greathouse Soft
Woodyard
Ford Calhoun
J. L. Mauller
D. Sapp
L. O. Mauller
RL Musgrove
J. L
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Dempsey Frank Gerard
Andrew Coro
Stanley
H. E. Dillon
Godwin
Arthur McKinney
Barney
John Hiib
B. Skaggs
W. C- Bantam
Evans
C. H. Hyson
Wm. Nester
C. B. Mason
J. A. Roe
G. T. Rogers
W. C. Balser, Sr
John Q. Musgrove
R. M. Partish
A. E. Leonard
L. Swisher
Ernest Clark
Brunson
Nene H.R. McPhail
Sretvih Newton
Guardian
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Johnson-Watson Co
Sheriff Cols, B. B. Mfg. Co
Casto & Harris, Inc
Monong. Pub. Co
Geo. D. Barnard Co
B. B
Grafton News
M. Bailey Casto & Harris, Inc
Ipurner’s
Samson Paper Co
Ichie Co
Stakalta Mfg
Assessor Cols. B. B. Mfg
Grafton News ‘Purner's
Nat'l Used Car Market Report, Inc
Turner's
Turner's - Grafton Print Shop
Royal Typewriter Co. Inc
Stakalta
Cott Index Co
C. St. Clair
Clk
J.T. Murphy, P. Me
Kee-Lox Mfg
Burroughs Add. Med
P. O. Box
M. Bailey
Eastern Star Woman's Club
Grafton Public Library
L. Pettrey
H. B. Batson
H. R. McPhail
H. C. St. Clair
W. M. Batley
Grafton Sentinel Pub. Co
Preston
Joh W. Snidérona C. Jefferys
John S. Wyckoft
EL. Heavner
Warren Griffith
Court House
Cole's Shoe Shop
J. C. Penney Co
Uniéd Drag Co
Bartons
Dr. J. 1
Vans Hdwe. Co
Musgrove’s’ Wholesale
Va. J. McGonagle
Nat'l Sanitary Chem Co
Empire Market
Tower
Va. Farnl Supply
Costolo Hlechtle’ Co
Fred J. Williams
Arthur BL Weyer
Insurance
Chevrolet Irish Agency, Inc
Parrish Agency
C. Richman
A. B. Stavelysro Morgan & Co
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J. W. Heironimus, Jr
J. W. Travis
Perh. Trippett
RD. Stout
Ara Paul Wardens
Ona C. Jefferys
C.F. Shafer
Chas
E. DeVault
Maitem F. Abel
Ore
D. Leach
W. G. Menear
Jon Nines
A. G. Robinson
L.D. Rogers
L. Summers
L. A. Smith
Herbard V. Wood
Walter A. Wood
Sao
R. Gregory
T. Yates
Mary L. Bidom
golingon-Watson Co
Poulete
Edna KE. McLaugl
Chas, G. Bassett
Janie Lake
Dora Dh. Carrell
Robert C. Huttn
Dorothy Stottlen
Marguerite Davit
Lyda Hathaway
Rosie Hitman
Emma Kady
Alvi Kinter
Dorothy Prieh
Maliséle
Sulll
Vol
Reese , Sadie Kisamore
Irene Harden
Nat'l. Bank
Philippi
Casto’ & Harris, Inc. Gas Etc. Co
Beech St
Hallers
Sunoco Station
Earl T. Keener
Lew Bartlett
Lou Bartlett
Dunlop Tire & Rubber Corp
Eeeevescenes
Rosier Motor Service
Parker Selvey S. & S. Hao
City Body & Paint Shop
B. C. Sto Clair, Co
Grafton City Hospital
Shriver Motor Co
Melvitt Newlon
T. C
Gauaren
Gallan
Claréthce Kenley
Naomi “Maks
Homer M. Parsons
Nella Pennington
Ruth Shaw
Ollie Steadman
Herbert Vaughn
Lucian Dennis
Quay
Mary BE
Ge Workiten'é Oat
Russell Fletcher
Donald Knotts
Hessel Wolfe
Taylor County ‘Court People's Store
Barton
Mrs. Everett Shaw
Martha M. Parsons
Mire
John Strader
TL. T. Cates & Co
J. Arthur
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