Firearms Rules Clarified by Taylor County Officials
Taylor County authorities remind that it is unlawful to possess a loaded firearm or a magazine with shells in or on a vehicle on public highways unless otherwise provided by law. Unloaded firearms may be carried only when in a case or disassembled between 1 pm and 7 am, with seasonal adjustments for summer evenings. Officers performing duties are exempt. Violations are a misdemeanor with fines from 20 to 100 dollars and possible jail time from 10 to 100 days.
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Taylor County
Boots Saddle Banquet Brought 113 Guests To Dale Bradshaw Dinner
W T Bradshaw hosted 113 Boots and Saddle Club members and families at Drummonds Restaurant near Fairmont Saturday night. Ola DeMoss, retiring president, acted as MC with Christmas carols and western music. DeMoss thanked Bradshaw, four prizes were awarded for lucky numbers, and all attendees reported an enjoyable evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County Boots and Saddle Club
W. T. Bradshaw
Drummonds
Fairmont
Ola Demoss
Boots and Saddle Club
Bradshaw
DeMoss
Knight Bruce regulations by officials obituary note
Bruce Knight 80 died suddenly at 11 15 am Monday at the home of his foster daughter Mrs C E Darnell Huddleston Va He was born February 28 1877 in Simpson He was son of Thomas and Jennie Holt Knight His wife Laura May Mearnes Knight is deceased Survived by daughter Mrs H C Burge of Grafton and foster daughter Mrs C E Darnell One brother Alonzo Knight of Flemington Two sisters deceased A farmer and former merchant from Lost Creek and Parkersburg Baptist church member Funeral Thursday December 12 Bartlett Funeral Home Burial Simpson Cemetery Call after 12 noon Wednesday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Knight
N. Pike Sr
C. E. Darnell
Huddieston
Simpson
Thomas and
Jennie Holt Knight
Laura May Mearnes Knight
H. C. Burge
Grafton
Huddleston
Alonzo Knight
Flemington
Lost Creek
Parkersburg
Baptist Church
Bartlett
Noble Turner Good Forester and 4-H Planting Winner
Noble Turner has led a two year 4-H forestry project planting over 1000 evergreen seedlings and earned a $10 Sears Roebuck Foundation award. Seven other club members from Fetterman 4-H planted 500 trees. Names include Ina Lambert Charles Lambert Charles Kuhnes Junior Lawler Jon Lovejoy Mary Jane Armstrong Hay mond Luzadder. Officers Woodpridge Stout County Agent and Harry Summers advocate ordering seedlings early due to high demand. A lightning death risk note concludes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble Turner
Sears Roebuck Foundation
Noble
Ina Lambert
Charles Lambert
Charles Kuhnes
Junior Lawler
Jon Lovejoy
Fetterman 4-H Club
Mary Jane Armstrong
Blueville
Haymond Luzadder
Knottsville
Woodpridge Stout County
Harry Summers
Soil Conservationist
Where is Santa Claus In Grafton this Christmas
The Grafton area awaits Santa as children ask where he is during Christmas. Locals note the lack of a real Santa in town, urging merchants to consider bringing a well shaped volunteer to greet kids before the 25th. Community tree lights and Salvation Army bells attract attention as letters to the Sentinel pour in. An independent basketball team forms with ten plus players ready to play.
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Linda
Santa
Grafton
Vernadeen Holmes
Warder Avenue
Clarksburg
Fairmont
Morgantown
Salvation Army
Fata” Robinson
Hartford Haller
Grafton Sentinel
Holmes
Obituary for Morgan Jay McDaniel of Grafton
Morgan Jay McDaniel aged 69 died December 9 at 7 10 am in Broaddus Hospital after two years of illness and two weeks of serious condition. Born January 13 in Preston County, he lived in Bartlett Funeral Home arrangements at 2 pm on Wednesday with burial in IOOF Cemetery Philipps. He was a miner, Methodist, and UMW Local 3999 member, survived by wife Gthel Keene and many children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
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Morgan Jay McDaniel
Barett St
Broaddus Hospital
Preston County
Ber
Jams and
Nancy Schooley McDaniel
Gthel Keene McDaniel
Lillian Criss
Grafton
Junior McDaniel
Ravmana
Paul James McDaniel
Arden
Mearl W. McDaniel
Canton
Earl Warren McDaniel
Madison
Marguerite Smith
Agnes McCue
Elkhart
Ind
Rosalie Sinsel
Francis Morgan McDaniel
Defuniak
Fla
Lewis Ronald McDaniel
Lave McDaniel
Philippi
Claude McDaniel
Newburg
Methodist Church
United Mine Workers
Bartlett Funeral Home
Philipps
Funeral
Taylor Fair Directors Meet Thursday In County Office
Taylor County Fair Association directors will meet at 8 p.m. in the county agent's office. Full attendance requested. In Philippi at Alderson Broadus College a game coached by Sam Ayers seeks players contact Ayers by day at 1741 or after 5 p.m. at 1815. Players listed include Gallaher Isner Posey Newhouse Kinsley Trickett Hershman Reed Liller White. Practice at Industrial School gym Pruntytown. Monday a game at GHSS, spectators welcome.
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Taylor County Fair Association
Alderson Broadbus College
Philippi
Sam Ayers
Ayers
George “Porge” Gallaher
Pete Isner
David Posey
Jack Newhouse
David Kinsley
Bob Trickett
George Hershman
Pete Reed
Jim Liller
Bud White
Industrial School
Pruntytown
GHSS
Ballistic Missiles Grow in Numbers and Capabilities
United States shows five long range missiles in development Thor Jupiter Polaris Atlas Titan while Russia fields at least two T-2 and T-3. IRBM and ICBM categories explained along with Navy Polaris and Snark Rascal defenses and other missiles like Nike Ajax Terrier Sparrow Falcon Genie and Redstone detailed.
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Wahington
United States
Thor
Jupiter
Polaris
Atlas
Titan
Russia
Hage
Air Force
Army
Cape Canaveral
Fla
U.S. Navy
US Air Force
U.S
Strategic Air Command
U.S. Army
Redstone
Germany
VFW Plans Christmas Party For Children In Grafton
Harry Whittman announces the Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Post 3081 fourth annual Christmas party for about 500 children of Grafton. The event starts at 10 am Saturday December 14 at Manos Theater with a movie a treat and Santa Claus expected to attend. Committee members include Richard Mooney Junior Louzy Tommy Mathews and Bill Kraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Whittman
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post
Grafton
Manos
VFW
Santa Clause
Richard Mooney
Junior Louzy
Tommy Mathews
Bill Kraft
Passes Sunday A L Shaffer at 90 near St George
Albert L Shaffer age 90 died Sunday at his home near St George He was born December 9 1867 near St George He was the son of the late Samual and Angelina Miller Shaffer He is survived by his widow Amanda Robinson Shaffer one son 3 R Shaffer of St George four daughters Effie Rogers Macomber Onda Nestor Grafton Flora Pifer and Goldie Shaffer 17 grandchildren 22 great grandchildren Services Wednesday 2 pm at Greenleaf Funeral Home Parsons Burial in Nester Cemetery
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Albert L. Shaffer
St. George
Samual
Angelina Miller Shaffer
Amanda Robinson Shaffer
R. Shaffer
Effie Rogers
Macomber
Onda Nestor
Grafton
Flora Pifer
Goldie Shaffer
Greenleaf Funeral Home
Parsons
Nester Cemetery
State Board Reviews Budget Increases For Education
The board, working with Vieweg, examines proposed state education appropriations. Increases reflect state law requirements for school aid and teacher retirement. College and WVU funding rise slightly. mental institutions and tuberculosis sanitariums see cuts due to underuse of prior appropriations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vieweg
West Virginia University
Farm Women Adopt Aims For New Year
The Taylor County Farm Women's Council outlined goals for the coming year under the theme Learn Live Laugh. Key aims include each member completing a project, simplifying refreshments, better lesson prep, and increased attendance at state meetings. The group also plans a county chorus and entering the National Highway Safety Contest, with a roster of attendees listed. The report notes 000 bales produced, down about 6.6 percent from November, and compares this year to 1956 and ten-year averages. Women reportedly have more colds than men by a 3 to 2 ratio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County Farm Women’s Council
Farm Women’s Club
Jackson's Mill
National Safety Council
Carl Ludwick
County Council
Arry Summers
Knottsville
T. A. Craft
Haymond
Ralph Watkins
Haymon
William Watkins
J. F. Carothers
Wickwire
Orval Devers
Willis Devers
Paul Davis
Howard Cropp
Hepzibah
Leo Withers
Ira Culp
Pruntytown
William Beall
Prutytown
Earl Neal
Simpson
Lloyd Eayres
Charles Laren
H. K. Debendarfer
George Colebank
Wickwir
Claude Newton
Simpso
Adolphus Leach
Webster
James Hammack
Flemington
David Hays
Lee Linn
Country Club
Many To Go To Yale Party Of GOP On Dec. 11
Festive event at the Grafton Hotel on Wednesday December 11 at 7 30 p m features Taylor County residents and guests from surrounding areas. Attendees include Mrs Frederick B Becker of Fairmont state federation president and Senator Dayton R Stemple of Philippi. A 50 cent gift exchange and Santa Claus gifts will be provided with refreshments and prizes from local merchants. Master of ceremonies is Attorney Hugh P McPhail and performers include The Songettes and Naomi Boston musical group.
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Taylor County
Grafton Hotel
Republican Women's Club
Men's Republican Club
Taylor County Exective Committee
Frederick B. Becker
Fairmont
West Virginia Federation of Republican Women's Rubs
Dayton R. Stemple
Philippi
Becker
Santa Claus
Hugh P. McPhail
Wayne Sinsel
la- Donna Hall
Marcella Knotts
Jewel Lewis
Geneva Hall
Neva Hall
Mary Ahn Boston
Joyce Ann Boston
Naomi Boston
Flemington
Grafton
Cotton Crop Showing 1957 Estimate From Agriculture Dept
The Agriculture Department today estimated the 1957 cotton crop at 11,010,000 bales with the figure signaling preliminary output expectations. Officials noted regional variations and cautioned that weather conditions could alter final totals as harvest continues.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Trustee's Sale Notice for West Grafton Property
Public notice announces a trustee sale of a West Grafton parcel in Taylor County West Virginia on December 28 1957 at 1 a m at the courthouse front door The property formerly of Clarence H Clovis Jr and Edna Clovis is described with dimensions from Ona Street and Lot 15 in the Trandley Addition Sale terms require at least one third cash with the remainder on credit 6 and 12 months notes secured and title retained until full payment Adonis is the trustee dated November 29 1957
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Clarence H. Clovis
Edna Clovis
Taylor County
West Virginia
Court House
Grafton
Taylor
West Grafton
George M. Foster
Ona Street
Hefner
Trandley
West
Caroline Hebb
Adonis
Schedule snippet with times and codes
A compact sequence lists times 3:00 to 11:15 with abbreviations and codes such as Ma Qa Mc and Pa, ending with a financial figure $64 and short notes for 1:39 Nan and 1:00 Ne'. The fragment resembles a timetable or airings chart from a newspaper page with no full context or captions.
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J. Broaiel
Ynes
Taylor Fair
Jykes
Socrates
England
Satie
Sizes
Louis Cassels
United Press Staff
A. L. Shaffer
Yale
GOP
Maiwuons
the Sentinel
Lionel
Stag Delatex
Bennett Paint Co
South Side Market
Grand St
Telephone
Sentinel
LOSCT
Siehler Furniture
LATRO
S. Hunt Trustee
Mas Roca
Pairy Mart's
Sleidadands- Sibkshbab
Hamr
Riverside Drive
Turners
Grafton Finance
Cor, Latrobe and
Main Sts
Carl B. White
Mer
Electrolux
Hazel Byers
Auto — Life
C.C. Richman and Son
FORD
Tudor
Plymouth
Mercury
Keenershriver Motors, Inc
West Main St
Francis T. Satterfield
Auction and
Action Ge Hi
Parrish Agency, Inc
245 High
West Main
Maple Ave
Market St
Old Haymond Road
Main Street
W. Va
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