Philippi Grafton Road Opens For Traffic Across 42 Miles
The Grafton to Elkins segment via Philippi Belington and Junior was opened yesterday at 4 pm. It offers about 42 miles of improved highway though finishing touches remain in places. A formal ceremony may be planned by local clubs and chambers of commerce to celebrate linking Harbour and Taylor borough counties. Travel time from Grafton to Elkins is about one and a half hours.
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Webster Cemetery
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European autos cannot match American boats in quality
An AR study of Paris and London shows American cars excel in size, power, and durability. European makers mostly sell small, high compression engines taxed by horsepower, while U S firms produce larger, slower, smoother motors with lower taxes and broader appeal.
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Sweden Tightens Control on Car Operators
Stockholm reports stringent public road supervision over commercial transport including trucks buses and jitneys. Inspectors check car condition operation driver responsibility and business regularity four times yearly with random stops to test steering brakes and lights. Passengers must have tickets and drivers show licenses permits and bond or surety to cover fines or damages.
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Stockholm
Read Between the Lines on Detours to Philippi Route
Motorists are warned not to trust rumors that the Astor to Hopewell detour is better. The piece notes delays, bad road conditions, and that the five mile claim is nearer eleven miles, with detours via Pleasant Creek and clay roads likely impassable in deep winter.
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Phillnot
Music in Grafton Schools Celebrates High Participation
The report to Superintendent N A Rice by Florence Wilkinson outlines a broad music program in Grafton public schools aimed at widespread appreciation. It details technical work, song study in various buildings, and a musical contest awarding certificates for perfect scores, with high school results and plans for future tests and public appreciation events.
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Florence Wilkinson
N. A. Rice
Grafton
East
Central
West
West Virginia plans 1926 football schedule with Allegheny
Morgantown November 29 West Virginia University will open 1926 football season with Allegheny College in a September 26 Erie game. H A Stansbury announced Wesleyan October 24, Pittsburgh October 10, Penn State November 14 for the stadium dedication. W J is expected for Thanksgiving, contract pending. Local residents Walter Current and W W Thorn reported city business on Saturday.
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H. A. Stansbury
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Hhen
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West Virginia
Oakland Owner Takes His Car Across Ocean
Evanston assistant attorney general W. Liam Lister recounts a 5000 mile motor trip through England Scotland and parts of Europe driving an Oakland six he brought aboard ship. He praises touring in one’s own car cites scenic highlands easy rail replacements and theBritish Automobile Association services including scouts roadside aid and hotels. He notes left side driving becomes routine and claims no wrecks or major car troubles occurred on the journey.
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Glasgow
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British Automobile Association
Automobile Association of Great Britain
Blehway
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Medway
London
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Seaboard
Snow Removal Saves Roads Across the Nation
A AA A bulletin to the Grafton club from Thomas P. Henry notes snow removal protects road beds and prevents costly repairs. It cites winter traffic causing more wear than summer, warns that unremoved snow creates ruts that distort surfaces, and urges state and municipal funds to maintain finished roads year round.
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American Automobile Association
Grafton Club
Thomas P. Henry
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Henry
Flint's New Roadster Is A Semi Sport Car
A new four passenger roadster joins Flint Motor Company models in Plint Michigan featuring a two tone green color scheme and a Six 55 inch chassis. The design emphasizes streamline shape, spacious front seat for three and rear deck seat for two with a flush deck cover and nickel plated deck rests. Upholstery is hand butt ed leather with padded cushions and extensive equipment including bumper motometer winged radiator cap five balloon tires and a range of refinements.
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