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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1956
Page
5
Vermont and Texas members are recorded as part of a group noted for land and activity related to inventions. The fragment references Rico, Ohio, and Vermont locations as part of the described efforts and associations.
Fragmentary OCR item from Tygart district page mentions Oak Hep and a partial warping of place names. Limited readable text suggests a local update or notice from that district, but specifics remain unclear.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a 1957 focus on government sting and observance by the postal service. The text is incomplete but suggests a shift or end related to postwar era programs and administrative actions.
Taylor County hosts a 4-H Officers and Leaders Training School at Grafton High School Saturday December 15 at 9 30 am. Sessions cover leader responsibilities records programs and song leadership with speakers Woodbridge Stout Helen Fleming Louise McDaniel Joy Kirtley and Betty Lee Brown concluding with her slides on the International Farm Youth Exchange to Germany and her experiences there.
Greeneville Tennessee reports a letter addressed to Davy Crockett at Mountain Top. Signed by Paul from Mullumbimby New South Wales Australia asks how to make a Davy Crockett horn.
Joseph F. Montgomery family of Route 1 Seasontown wins Region 2 Farming for Better Living contest. Montgomery, Tay lor County native, operates a 156 acre farm with 244 acres in Preston focusing on dairying. Since moving in 1945 they built a 49 cow barn, remodeled, modernized water system, and added ponds. Their Holstein herd production rose from 8000 pounds per cow in 1954 to 8500 pounds in 1956 with high butterfat. His mother Bertha Montgomery was the 1940 Farming for Better Living sweepstakes winner.
Charleston West Virginia state officials say no high school bands will participate in the Eisenhower inauguration parade. A secretary notified Stonewall Jackson High School and other schools that such bands are not on the approved list and are not considered educational in character.
The Charleston High School band performed during Mr. Eisenhower's first inauguration years ago, marking a notable moment in local school achievements and civic ceremony participation.
Principal L W Talbott of Flemington High School led a CAP search and rescue drill at Benedum Airport. The weekend exercise simulates a crash scenario for state CAP members aiding in real emergencies. About 2000 CAP members statewide participated while Capt Foley of Westover AFB observed.
Acting City Police Chief Clyde DeBarr announced seven of the eight member force attended the third session of the first aid course at the Municipal Building taught by Lloyd Sayres of the Red Cross. The 30 hour program covers wounds shock artificial respiration with 18 hours standard and 12 hours advanced training. Patrolmen present included DeBarr DeBarr Hershman Messinger Jenkins Woodford Swisher along with firemen Duckworth and DeLaney who may take the course.
State Police Supt. R W Boyles announced the promotion of Basil E Wright of Elkins to major and his transfer to Charleston as department inspector. Wright replaces Maj C P Taylor who retired after 31 years. J B Lack moves from Co B to Elkins to replace Wright, and Lt Roy G Coen is promoted to captain to command Co R.
Word was received here of the death of Oran Murphy formerly of Grafton now residing in Bridgeton New Jersey He died last night at his home Funeral arrangements in charge of Bartlett Funeral Home are incomplete
The State Conservation Commission reports 20 deer killed in Taylor County during the weeklong season, with Preston County among top counties at 1 037. Overall statewide harvest is estimated at about 18 000 deer. Hardy leads with 3 085, Hampshire 2 247, Randolph 1 674, Pocahontas 1 108. districts and other counties show varied counts, with no area clearly overhunted.
Official figures from the secretary of state show the Taxation and Finance amendment defeated by a small margin in the November 6 vote. It failed 249,660 to 232,891, with 482,581 total votes cast and 348,280 presidential voters not casting for or against the measure. The measure would have let counties double excess school levy amounts for five years.
Jesse H. Hill 72 formerly of Grafton died last night at his home in Parkersburg where he moved two months ago. Ogdin Funeral Home Parkersburg is in charge of arrangements. full obituary to appear in tomorrow's Graf ton Sentinel.
The Flemington Baptist Church plans a note burning service for December 23 during morning worship. Sponsored by Mrs. Nettle Monroe in memory of her late husband, Charles Monroe. The Union Association B Y F Rally met Sunday at 2 30 p m at Parsons for their Christmas program.
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