City Charter For Grafton Nears Completion In Weeks
The charter framing board led by Dr. Robert F. Gerkin says the new city manager charter should be finished within four weeks and sent to Attorney General Ira J. Partlow for approval by October 1. If on schedule, the charter will go to citizens for final approval in the third week of November after a Friday August 9 board meeting officially selecting the city manager form. The charter must then pass state hearings and the attorney general by November 9, with possible acceleration if the schedule holds. Citizens voted July 2 to adopt the city manager government after extensive study.
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Ira J. Partlow
Robert F. Gerkin
Grafton
Knotts Headed Community Chorus Elects Officers
Ronald Knotts elected president of the Knotts Headed Community Chorus at First Baptist church election meeting. New officers include Mrs. Rhea Fisher as vice president Merritt Feather as secretary and Mrs. Charles Carpenter as treasurer. The chorus under Mrs. Howard Lawson prepared for a musical festival at Arthurdale on Sunday September 25 with guests from West Virginia and Pittsburgh. Weekly practice every Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the First Baptist church.
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Ronald Knotts
Pruntytown
First Baptist Church
Zeppa Ash
Rhea Fisher
Merritt Feather
Charles Carpenter
Charles Kunst
Jane Brown
Frank Randolph
Howard Lawson
Arthurdale
West Virginia
Pittsburgh
Fleming to Attend Bank Meeting Saturday
Jay Fleming vice-president and cashier of First National Bank will represent the local bank at the Group Six West Virginia Bankers association convention to be held Saturday at the Fairmont hotel. The 14 county group limits attendance to one officer for the business session while all bank employees and families may attend the social. Registration begins at 1 p.m. with sessions at 2:20 p.m. Malcolm E. Lambing and Leon S. Williams of Peoples First National Bank and Trust Co of Pittsburgh will address the group after the business session. A dinner is planned for attendees.
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Jay Fleming
First National Bank
West Virginia Bankers Association
Fairmont Hotel
West Virginia
Tony Lauro
Malcolm E. Lambing
Peoples First National Bank and Trust Company of
Pittsburgh
Leon S. Williams
Howard Hildreth Named President of Washington Steel Co
Howard Hildreth, Princeton graduate of 1936, was named president of the newly organized Washington Steel Company in Washington Pennsylvania. He previously worked in engineering and mold design at Hazel Atlas Glass in Grafton and Washington before serving as a Field Artillery officer in World War II, ending his service as a major in 1945.
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Howard Hildreth
Princeton University
Grafton
Hazel- Atlas Glass Co
Washington Steel Company
Washington
Hildreth
Hazel-Atlas
Washington, Pa
Brown Replaces A N Allender on FSA Committee
W M Brown of the Wickwire Toad was named to a three year Taylor county FSA committee term, succeeding Arthur N Allender whose term ended June 30. The panel selects loan applicants and appraises farms under the Bankhead Jones act and makes recommendations to the county supervisor on FSA program administration.
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W. M. Brown
The
Wickwire Toad
Taylor County
FSA
Arthur N. Allender
Conference Opens in Huntington Under WV Christian Education
The three day planning conference of the state commission on Christian education for the Christian churches of West Virginia opened in Huntington today under the direction of Rev. Frank Donaldson, chairman, Charleston. Florida's state flower is the orange blossom.
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Huntington
State Commission On Christian Education For the Christian Churches of
West Virginia
Frank Donaldson
Charleston
Taylor county students face 1946 47 term start dates
Taylor county schools announce the 1946 47 term begins September 4 with 9 am reports and 11 15 am bus departures. A teachers meeting is set for September 3 at Grafton Senior High. The calendar includes holidays for SEA regional meeting Armistice Day Thanksgiving Christmas Easter and a few unknown dates.
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Taylor County
Grafton Senior High
R. Virgil Rohrbough
Charleston Rejects Charter in Special Election
In Charleston on August 28 unofficial tallies show a new city charter proposal defeated while nine of eleven charter supporters won votes. Yes 8321 No 9113 with 38 percent turnout. Proponents favored nonpartisan city manager government. C W Boyd Negro insurance agent led with 9506 votes. Hudson also won majorities among anti charter supporters.
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Charleston
C. W. Boyd
Boyd
A. P. Hudson
Circuit Court
Local youths’ break-in attempt ends with police alert
Two local boys trying to climb into a window caused a loud fall that alarmed neighbors and drew city police. Witnesses identified the intruders, who fled but were later caught. The attempt centered on a coal chute as the entryhole failed. Mark said they told him,
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Mark
Corn Selection and Fresh Harvest Methods
Corn chosen for saving must be tender and freshly gathered. Once picked, it should be prepared quickly to preserve sweetness before the sugars convert to starch.
Hatch Urges Four Year House Elections During Presidential Terms
Senator Hatch argued for electing House members every four years during presidential terms to avoid divided government. He noted Woodrow Wilson's Versailles peace efforts were hindered by Republican control before he left for Paris and suggested Hoover-era House control in late terms. He did not call for changing Senate six-year terms.
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Hatch
Page
White House
Congress
Woodrow Wilson
Versailles
Paris
House
Hoover
Senate
National Election Assured in November
A report notes assurances that a free nationwide election will be held in November. Officials emphasize secure voting processes and voter access, with statements from election authorities and oversight bodies. The piece highlights U S government and state collaborations to uphold integrity and transparency.
Gromyko Demands Ukrainian Voice in Council Session
Soviet diplomat Andrei A. Gromyko urged the council to hear the Ukrainian representative. He asserted Van Kleffens had previously limited complaints and that his current stance lacked foundation. Refusing to hear Ukraine would weaken council authority.
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Soviet Ukraine
Andrei A. Gromyko
van Kleffens
Gromyko
Polish mobilization risks amid Polish State Department note
An item notes possible swift reentry into operation within 24 hours during a 1m emergency. It cites an acrid exchange between Poland and the Polish State Department sparked by an American note of August 19 expressing regret over irregularities and discrimination in the June 30 Polish referendum and reiterating a list of essentials.
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State Department
Tse
Air
Four foreign ministers session eyed after UK proposal
A British proposal prompts France to accept a four foreign ministers session planned for tomorrow, the first such meeting since July 13, while British delegate Glenville Hall secures solid support for Thorp in the United Kingdom amid wider diplomatic work. Connecticut noted as nutmeg and constitutional state, with historical confusion over imperial titles.
Farm And Frome News on Pasture Improvement Practices
Lawson Rogers mowed 26 acres, limed and fertilized pasture to curb filth and weeds, promoting white clover and bluegrass. J L Watts practiced contour strips and crop rotations, converting broom sedge meadows to higher quality pasture. Due to dry weather, a robust pasture program is urged, including rotations, proper fertilization, June and August pasture slips, water access, and stocking distribution to ensure forage through summer and into spring.
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Lawson Rogers
Mr. Rogers
J. L. Watts
Wattsby
Recapture tent fire damages Kilby building spindles
Two others were captured shortly after and a fire at Kilby spread through the top floor of a two story building burning out a row of spindles. The night warden called the damage heavy though not estimated. Pee Fung plants lack green coloring matter.
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Kilby
Red Blood Cells and Vitality Boosted by 888 Tonic
An old advertisement touts 888 Tonic as a key to maintaining red blood cell count and energy. It claims overworked, weak blood drains stamina and that the tonic, with special activating ingredients, helps restore vigor, urging readers to buy bottles at drug stores.
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Alps
New Chevrolet Taxi Confiscated for Liquor Transport
A 1948 Chevrolet taxi used to haul seven gallons of liquor was seized by authorities and turned over to Barbour County Sheriff J. W. Forman for confiscation. Driver Joseph M. Ware of Buckhannon was fined $100 plus costs after arrest on U S Route 119 southwest of Philipp.
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State Liquor Control Commission
Barbour County
J. W. Forman
Joseph M. Ware
Ten Legionnaires to Attend State Convention
Ten members of Taylor County Post No. 12 American Legion prepare to attend the state convention in Wheeling. The session runs Saturday afternoon through Tuesday with delegates including Commander Richard Bord and past state commanders Arthur Yates and George D. Vogel among others.
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Taylor County
American Legion
Wheeling
Richard Bord
Arthur Yates
George D. Vogel
W. R. Mathews
A. B. Stavely
Ray Wiseman
William Grimes
William C. Pembroke
Edgar T. McKee
Joseph Halderman
In Memoriam for Gloria Lucille Duff
In sad memory of Gloria Lucille Duff beloved daughter and granddaughter who died August 28 1998. We miss her smiling face and pleasant way. In our home she is remembered daily and sweet memories cling to her name. Her family loves her still and in heaven she is an angel.
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Gloria Lucille Duff
Gerald Kenneth Duff
R. L. Moran
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A. L. Little
Main Street
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Esther Williams
Ethel Smith
Basil Rathbone
Harry James
Xavier Cugat
Grafton Theatre
Pulp and Paper
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Bridgewater, Virginia
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New York
Joseph Merrit
New York Bay
May Merritt
Poland
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Pearl Street
Pure Oil Service
West Main Street
West Side Beauty Shop
J. Morgan Copeman
Kingwood
West Va
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Singer
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Harry A. Abbott
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Pat
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