Service Work Establishments in Taylor County 1939
Taylor county reports 76 service establishments in 1939 with receipts totaling 181000 and 71 local proprietors employing 1,000 workers, paying about 36000 in wages. In Grafton city 46 shops led local activity with 147000 in receipts. statewide 1929 figures show 19662000 in business, 6798 employees, and a total payroll of 5713000, with funeral directors and crematories accounting for a large share of receipts.
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Taylor County
Department of Ree
Grafton
Puneral
Btate
Holiday Visitors and Return News Across Cities
Brief notices of holiday guests and returns feature OC Noble and daughter Olberta visiting Beech street in Washington Pa, the Fordyces in Grafton, the Gerkins in Massillon, Bettye Flesher from Pruntytown, Presley Knight visiting Elizabeth City NC, the Gerkin family returning to Pittsburgh, Imogene Dever’s Charleston and Ripley trips, John Noble’s Johns Hopkins exam trip to Baltimore, the Shahan family’s Miami return, newlyweds J Turner Hicks and Virginia Flaharty visiting Pensacola, and Hicks’ work with Hardaway Contracting at US Navy Air Station.
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Oc, Noble
Olberta
Washington, Pa
Harold L. Noble
Beech Street
N. C
Presley Knight
West Washington Street
Elizabeth City
Wallace Knight
Miami
O. W. Shahan, Jr
Fla
Naval Air Station
J. Turner Hicks
Pensacola
Hollis Outlines Tuberculosis Clinic Plans at Rotary
Circuit Clerk Frank M. Hollis spoke to the Graf ton Rotary club at the YMCA about a coming tuberculosis clinic at the Elks club this month. The event is sponsored by the Taylor county Anti-Tuberculosis and Health society with the state organization. Hollis also reported on Christmas seal sales and urged late returns.
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Elks Club
Taylor County Anti - Tuberculosis and Health Society
Frank M. Hollis
Grafton Rotary Club
YMCA
Hollis
Barclay on Bridge reveals how false-carding guides bids
In this column Shepard Barclay explains two false-impression tactics in bridge. He analyzes a 1952 tournament hand where choice of lead from a K or A on a club ace determined the contract’s fate. The piece discusses when top cards reveal more or less about holdings and how vulnerability affects bidding decisions.
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Eas
West
East
Declarer
Menace of appeasement vows strong committee response
A public address warns that appeasement is heavily financed and only the committee can meet the threat. It emphasizes maintaining public sentiment against the danger to armament programs and calls for expanded committee service to sustain the lifeline between the United States and Britain, urging full support for the president's policy.
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United States
Britain
Mystery Air Disaster In Storm Claims Unclear Altitude
Perry claimed Hanson ordered bail out at 17 000 feet but undertakers reported Percich did not fall from high altitude. Parachute missing rigging. Plane reportedly lacked oxygen and high altitude equipment. Radio from 3 p.m. CST said it was flying blind in a raging storm. Last message received. Also German attacks along the English coast sink a British patrol boat. Cardiff feared main target of night raids.
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Perry
Hanson
Undertakers
Percich
Cardiff
Resignation Amid Disagreement On Committee Aims
A committee member known as HOM rage, with 13 000 contributors, resigned after disputes among members and debate over committee goals. White’s claim that membership served to keep the country out of war drew LaGuardia’s remark that the Emperian had done a typical Laval. White said the chairman role demands hard concentrated intelligent work, too heavy for a man who must earn a living running a country news.
Fine Furniture Made By Recreation Class
The arts and crafts class at the Lawson Community Center has completed several pieces of fine furniture. The WPA Recreational unit reports new woodworking patterns and the class is working on Fancy Corner Shelves. Enrollment is 20 boys and expected to double next month. invites anyone to join.
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Lawson
WPA
Triangle Club Meeting Held Sunday At Lawson Center
The Triangle club schedules a Sunday gathering at Lawson Community Center at 2 p.m. led by WPA Recreational director J Bernard Dryfield. The organization aims to combat fifth column activities and promote freedom tolerance and preparedness as a unit in national defense. All patriotic young Americans are invited.
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Triangle Club
Lawson Community Center
J. Bernard Dryfield
WPA
America
County Commissioner of Barbour Injured In Fall
Philippi area farmer Andy Booth, 52, a Barbour county court member, fell from a barn trap door while working at his home on Wednesday evening. He suffered several broken ribs and minor bruises and was taken to the local hospital for treatment.
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Philippi
Andy Booth
Barbour County
Philippi Excepting To Commissioner's Awards
The city of Philippi objects to awards given to Main street property owners in condemnation actions for sidewalk takings tied to the Main street widening. Listed awards include Harry Mason 25, Margaret Mason 60, Cedocia Johnson 75, George Burner 75, A P Bennett 100, W Datisman 100, Mary George Keefover 35, Wm T George 140, Beatrice Mason 125. A Barbour County circuit court term will hear the disputes.
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Philippi
A. P. Bennett
W. T. Dadisman
Mary George Keefover
Wm. T. George
Beatrice Mason
Circuit Court of
Barbour
Aliens Registered At Grafton Postoffice
A total of 70 aliens were registered at the Grafton post office in the past year with more believed registered at Rosemont after a September office opening. A federal law made registration mandatory under penalty of fine or imprisonment. Over 1,300,000 aliens registered nationwide last year. Changes of residence were reported by many aliens.
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Grafton
Taylor County
Rosemont
United States
State Police Involved In First Auto Smashup
The first auto crash of the year in Grafton or Taylor County involved State Trooper G Frank Randall and ex-Constable John Snider. The collision happened at 5 p m at Bridge and Main streets. the state police car was badly damaged but no injuries were reported and no blame was assigned.
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Grafton
Taylor County
G. Frank Randall
John Snider
Bridge
Main Streets
Lockard Probes Vandalism at Blueville War Memorial
Police chief Captain A. E. Lockard announced a continuing inquiry into the destruction of the flagpole at the American Legion war memorial in Blueville triangle. He questioned about six more local boys, saying he believes the culprits are known but no charges will be filed due to juvenile age.
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Blueville
A. E. Lockard
Court Meets Monday To Fill District Offices
Taylor county court plans its first meeting after the election to fill vacancies in justice of the peace and constable offices. Democrats hold a majority. President Harvey Poe expected to be reelected, with commissioner Opha Bartlett a possible successor. County Republican D L Bayley also serves as commissioner. Other business includes varied fictional matters slated for consideration.
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Justice of the Peace
Taylor County
Commission
Harvey Poe
Opha Bartlett
D.L. Bayley
Bradford Promoted To Trainmaster At Fairmont
John H. Bradford, longtime dispatcher, promoted to assistant trainmaster at Fairmont for Baltimore and Ohio railroad. He succeeds T. J. Kramberg, transferred to Pittsburgh. Bradford, active in Graffin lodge No. 308, BPO Elks, has served as exalted ruler and leads the fraternity.
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John H. Bradford
Fairmont
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Molongah Division
T. J. Kramberg
Clarksburg
Pittsburgh
Bradford
Graffin Lodge No
B.P.O Elks
Better Farming Banquet Planned On January 18th
Upper Monongahela Valley Association hosts a noon banquet on Saturday January 18 at Clarksburg for participants in the Farming for Better Living program and extension staff. County prize winners for best adherence to Better Living practices, sweepstakes awardees, medal winners, and ribbon winners will be guests with their families.
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Upper Monongahele Valley
West Virginia’ Agricultural Extension Division
Upper Monongahela Valley Association
Lbanquet St
Clarksburg
State Extension Division
Elderly Volga Man Is Dead Rites Saturday
Philipppi Jan 3 Funeral services for John Clay Maxon 74 who died early yesterday at his Volga home will be held at 10 am Saturday at Volga United Brethren church with Rev James Reed in charge Interment will be in Pleasant Grove cemetery He was born June 24 1866 son of Timothy Wright and Betty Grubb Maxon He is survived by his wife Susie Anderson Maxon and six children.
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Philippi
John Clay Maxon
Volga
Volga United Brethren Church
James Reed
Pleasant Grove
Timothy Wright
Betty, Grubb Maxon
Susie Anderson Maxon
Marionette Shows At Lawson Community Center
Community invites attendance to upcoming WPA Marionette shows including Cinderella Red Riding Hood Pinocchio and the Three Bears at the Lawson Community Center The Recreational staff promises entertaining performances for all ages Also noted Miss Chloris Benson art instructor at the local Philippi scene undergoes operation.
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Lawson
WPA
Philippi
Chloris ‘Benson
Nazis Report on Bremen Damage From Air Attacks
The German high command claims numerous fires caused by RAF strikes near Bremen and two northern German communities. Fires were said to be extinguished with no noteworthy military or economic damage. Two British ships and bombers were reportedly downed, with further details continuing from page one.
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Bremen
Cardiff
High Command
Tospital
RAF
High School Student Undergoes Major Hospital Operation
A local high school student underwent a major operation this week at the city hospital. She is recovering and expected to remain in the hospital for about three weeks.
Brave Pilots Stranded After Bomber Encountering Snow
Wreckage fears surround a bomber from Alamogordo New Mexico and Ensign Robert B Clark 25 co pilot Pomona California stuck with their ship Army officials at Fort Bliss El Paso Texas feared the bomber had crashed with Hanson and Clark They hoped to reach Austin for a landing but those hopes faded Navy officials withheld fuel details and loiter time Radioman A M Perry 31 Los Angeles said Hanson ordered the crew to their chutes after a brutal snow storm iced the wings and broke the planes windows
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N. M
Robert B. Clark
Pomona
Calif
Army
Fort Bliss
el Paso
Tex
Hanson
Clark
Austin
Navy
A. M.perry
Los Angeles
Lieut. Hanson
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