Moore posts bond in Brownton rape case
Robert Moore of Galloway, charged with raping a 15 year old Brownton girl and her infant, posted $1,000 bond this morning before a preliminary hearing in May. Prosecutor W. P. Samples said the hearing was continued to July 18 due to a missing witness Bernadine Miller. The girl Velma Shipman, now 15, was 14 at the time of the alleged assault on July 28 last year after entering a car with Moore and Miss Miller near an underpass following a dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Moore
Galloway
Brownton
Ona C. Jefferys
W. P
Samples
Bernadine Miller
Green Valley
Harrison County
Velma Shipman
Lloyd Shipman
Moore
Attor
Thing
Taylor County
Miss Miller
Juvenile Court Hands Out Dispositions in Taylor Circuit
In yesterday's Taylor County Circuit Court session, juvenile cases were heard. A 16-year-old girl was placed in custody with her sister under welfare supervision. two Rosemont youths received two-year probation for thefts. Divorce granted for William and Mary Reed. remarrying prohibited for 60 days. Several cases continued or resolved including alimony, costs, and estate matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County Circuit Court
Department of Public Welfare
Gratton Lad
Malones
Rose- Mont
Dominic Mangelo
Rosemont
William M. Reed
Mary Ellen Reed
Washington, D.C
Bessie Maude Gray
James Francis Gray
Tony
Winifred George Mumaw
Lloyd Freeman Mumaw
Ersel Ray McAffee
Dorothy McAffee
Sarah V. Corrothers
Alexander Corrothers
Ruth Compton
C. C. Whitescarver
Rogers
Mrs Housewife Seeks Brooms Made in Grafton
A local household shopper urges readers to request broom products crafted in Grafton. The note promotes domestic sourcing and highlights community made goods with a simple call to action for residents to seek Broom Offerings from Grafton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
New Registration Period At Liquor Store Begins Soon
Clyde Hickman, manager, announced a new registration period at the local liquor store starting July 15 for Taylor county residents who missed the May 29 to June 15 window. Registered patrons from the previous period may buy as before. each person may purchase two fifths of blended and corn whiskies or one fifth of better brands. Only registered residents may buy in the store where they register, with ration cards numbered 1 to 4 valid through July 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Hickman
Hickman
Taylor County
Grafton
West Virginia
U S Aims To Meet Cereal Export Goal Amid Food Crisis
Davis said the United States will meet its goal for cereal exports from the 1945 crop but stressed the world food crisis is not over and exports must continue on a large scale at least.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twverneu Jtim
Davis
United States
Car And Quantity Of Liquor Is Confiscated
The automobile owned by James Arthur Gault of Weston was valued at 253.22 dollars. Authorities seized the car and liquor caught on June 4 during a special Taylor County session. The report also notes broader wartime food outlooks, including harvests, oilseeds, and sugar crop forecasts, with cautions on rationing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
James Arthur Gault
Weston
West Virginia Lutheran Synod to convene in Parkersburg
The 84th annual convention of the West Virginia Synod of the United Lutheran Church in America opens in Parkersburg on Sunday July 21 with Rev. E F K Roof the state president attending as head delegate. Delegates from 31 congregations will participate over three days. reports from synod officers and directors cover missions education and youth work. A highlight is an address by Dr Armin G Wong of Chicago at the opening session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. FP. K. Roof
Westginia Synod
United Lateran Church In America
State Foreign Missions Committee
Parkersburg
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
T. L. Nuzum
West Virginia
Maryland
Clarksburg Police Seek Boat Thieves
Clarksburg police pursue suspects after a rowboat theft reported on the riverfront. Investigators describe the thief’s possible escape along the waterway and urge witnesses to provide details to aid the investigation.
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Clarksburg
Prominent Local Figure Moves to New Boat Ahead of Season
A local resident introduced a new boat two weeks ago, signaling ongoing activity in the waterfront community. The remark hints at promoting local industry and encouraging household usage, with Mrs Housewife noted as a promoter.
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Tobert Moore
Ea Serene Lee
Malone’s Drug & Chemical
Rere
Jean Parker Bell Lugosi
Grafton Theatre
Opera House
Cambinana
Gan
Pike
West Taniget
Bing
Bob
Dottie
Bing Crosh Bortons
Dorothy Lamour
Paul Jones
Hal Walker
Radio
Pie
Acu Cte
Also
Paramount News and Cartoon
Calfornia
Lotr Church
E. F. K. Roof
George W. Schillinger
Chas
State Council of Churches
Oscar H. Lindow
Charleston
A. K Jones
Red House
Far Education
J. Meyer
Wheeling
George D. Birk
Oakland
H. L. McMillen
Fairmont
Brotherhoods
Perrythine
James L. McCue
Coffman A
Malone’s Drug & Chemical CO
Dixie
Cesar Ier Eee Cou Tate
Ted Malone
Drug & Chemical
Lee
Coole
Latrobe Street
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