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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1956
Page
8
Sheriff elect Harley Moore states an acting role as coroner while deputy sheriffs argue the death may have occurred at the wheel before an accident. Charleston probate shows Frank E. Mower Fortune largely left to his widow.
Sheriff elect William T. Flanagan promises a fair impartial enforcement of West Virginia law as he readies to assume office January 1. He plans to run the sheriff and treasurer office efficiently and welcomes the public, stating he will appoint staff and announce deputies after taking office. Flanagan, a Graf ton native and eight year assessor, narrowly won the November race over Frank Crislip and has worked in various roles including gasoline business, state welfare, and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
To Change Jobs remained until he entered pubs attice. Flanagan is married to the former Opal Hines of Webster Springs. They have one daughter, Neney, who is a student at West Virginia University. Shortly after the arrival of the new year, the Flanagans will move into the sheriff's residence on Main street.
The Grafton Rotary Club staged its annual Christmas party at Four Corners Restaurant Tuesday night with 40 adults and 20 children present. ES Haawie, the president, welcomed guests as John Jenkins presided. Grafton High School singers under Naomi Lawson entertained, and La Donna Hall performed baton twirling with lights. Santa distributed gifts to children, corsages were given, and the event was organized by Nathan Mendelson’s committee. Dorothy Higgins Mower, widow of Kerman Mower, president of Mower Lumber Co., died at Claymont Court estate in Jefferson County last week.
County commissioners announced a long holiday weekend with the courthouse closing at noon Saturday and reopening Wednesday. Courthouse staff get Monday off, Circuit Clerk W Merle Bailey celebrates his birthday, City Hall opens until 4 p.m. Saturday with Monday and Tuesday off for Christmas. normal activity resumes Wednesday.
Dr. Clay E. Swisher 64 Marshall County veterinarian for 28 years was killed when her station wagon left Rt. 250 west of Cameron, hit a tractor trailer, then plunged into a creek after crashing through a guard rail.
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