City Traffic Law Enforcement Tightens After Speed Arrests
Three arrests for traffic violations followed a pledge by Police Chief Joe Mask to enforce the 20 mile per hour city speed limit. Richard Mooney, Grafton taxi driver, R. J. Ridenour, Route 1, and J. N. Woodyard, 858 Maple Ave, forfeited bonds after missing court. Mooney and Ridenour were taken into custody on High Street. Woodyard paid fines on Maple Avenue.
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Joe Mask
Richard Mooney
Lincoln Street
Grafton
R. J. Ridenour
Route 1
Mooney
High Street
Dwyer
Meyers
Ridenour
Messenger
J. N. Woodyard
Maple Avenue
Myers
Memorial Group to Meet on Memorial Day Night
Members of the general Mother's Day Memorial committee will gather at First Presbyterian church Tuesday night June 18 at 8 o'clock. They will report on meetings with the interim legislative committee tasked with recommending the memorial type and location for Mother's Day, with Graf ton favored as the site where the holiday began in 1908.
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First Presbyterian Church
William B. Lingo
Ralph Bean
Hardy County
A. L. Reed
Preston County
Fred Carder
Taylor
D. F. Desist
Harrison County
J. W. Hartigan
Monongalia County
Grafton
Three Grafton Men Take Physicals For Navy
Three Grafton men John C. Ellers Charles D. Reed and Leonard A. Collins joined 37 Clarksburgers in leaving June 5 to take naval enlistment physicals. Chief E M Shawhan said Navy enrollments are rising and urged eligible young men ages 17 to 30 to visit the Naval Recruiting office every other Monday with recruiters at the local post office on June 17 July 1 15 and 29.
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Grafton
Naval
Hit Run Driving Charge Dismissed After Hearing
Abraham McDonald of Route 1 faced a lone hit and run charge in front of Mag. Ona C. Jefferys. The case stemmed from an accident at Bridge and Main streets on November 22, 1945, involving John C. Shingleton who required hospital care for a day and a half. The charges were dismissed after McDonald testified he stopped, offered assistance, and was not asked to show an operator's card. Hugh R. McPhail represented McDonald, W. P. Samples the state.
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Abraham McDonald
Route 1
John C. Shingleton
Front Street
Mag
Ona C. Jefferys
Shingleton
McDonald
Bridge and Main Streets
Mag. Jefferys
Jefferys
Hugh R. McPhail
W. P. Samples
Extended Red Cross Campaign Falls Short
Dr. Robert F. Gerkin, chairman of Taylor county Red Cross fund drive, announced the extended campaign ended with $5,484.95 raised of a $10,200 quota, short by $4,715.05. Promised donations are expected to arrive but are not likely to alter the outcome. Ruby Bonafield left for Alexandria, Virginia for a three week Red Cross training, with Virginia Hanway substituting during the absence.
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Robert F. Gerkin
Taylor County
Ruby Bonafield
Alexandria
National Red Cross Organization
Virginia Hanway
Lunch meeting to form Grafton Reserve Officers chapter
Information released today invites non commissioned officers of the first three grades to attend a June 12 noon meeting in the Cafeteria Court to discuss forming a Grafton chapter of the Reserve Officers Association. Officers from Clarksburg military headquarters will explain the association and interested personnel should contact Fred C. Jackson Jr by June 10.
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Grafton
Reserve Officers Association
Clarksburg
Fred C. Jackson
Man Arrested for Running Stop Sign in Fairmont
J A Coppage of Fairmont was arrested at 12 25 pm yesterday on West Main street for running a stop sign and failed to appear in police court today, forfeiting a six dollar bond. Patrolmen Myers and Dwyer made the arrest.
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J. A. Coppage
Fairmont
West Main Street
Myers and
Dwyer
Hill Seeks Senate Seat With Veteran Focus
Claude R. Hill, a Fayette county Republican, told voters at his Oak Hill office that he will strive for justice to workers and fair profits to business if elected. He stressed he is no professional politician and will push laws for national and state betterment, prioritizing veterans housing, backed by his WWI service and five major battles.
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United States Senate
Claude R. Hill
Oak Hill
Fayette County
Hill
United States
Philippi man fined for hazardous driving charge
Arnold Carl Mouser of Philippi was fined $5 and costs yesterday afternoon by Magistrate Ona C Jefferys for hazardous driving. He was arrested Wednesday afternoon by State Trooper W D Sergent on U S Route 250 near Webster.
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Arnold Carl Mouser
Philippi
Mag. Ona C. Jefferys
W. D. Sergent
Webster
Draft Board Reports Plans For Two Calls
Taylor county Selective Service board notes two draft calls planned for late this month. Board officials report a shortage of eligible men age 20 to 30, especially married men without children, who are required to fill quotas. Dates and exact numbers were not announced.
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Taylor County Selective Service Board
Draft Board
Grafton Draft Board
Singce
B and O Engineer Retires After 45 Years Service
D W Hovatter of Cumberland retires after 45 years with the Baltimore and Ohio railroad at age 65. Father of five, WW II veteran, plans to farm a 20 acre plot in Short Gap West Virginia._native Philippi born, began railroading as a fireman.
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D. W. Hovatter
Cumberland
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Mr. Hovatter
Short Gap
W. Va
Philippi
Motorists urged to apply for license cards
June 7 report says 30,000 to 40,000 motorists miss license application cards yearly. Motor vehicle registrar Don McClaugherty urged request from the road commission by mail or otherwise, noting many missives fail due to incorrect addresses on file.
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Charleston
Don McClaugherty
Road Commission
Fairmont Man Arrested for Expired License Incident
Clifford Eddy of Fairmont faces charges for operating a 1935 Dodge with an expired operator's license dated 1943. He is to appear before Magistrate Ona C. Jefferys at 3 p.m. today after being arrested yesterday afternoon on Route 250 between Grafton and Fairmont by State Trooper JR Wayt.
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Clifford Eddy
Fairmont
Mag
Ona C. Jefferys
Graffton-Fairmont Road
JR. Wayt
World Bank Elects Eugene Meyer President at Truman’s Suggestion
Eugene Meyer, publisher from Washington DC, was elected the first World Bank president at the suggestion of President Truman. This marks the establishment of the new international financial institution led from its start in Washington.
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Truman
Eugene Meyer
Washington, D.C
World Bank
International
Atmospheric nutrition powers plant growth in trees
Ordinary trees and plants obtain about 90 percent of their nourishment from the air, with the remaining nutrients supplied by the soil. This balance highlights the role of atmospheric resources in plant health and development.
Furlough Pay Rules Proposed by Military Committee
The document outlines furlough time accrual at two and a half days per month up to 120 days with deductions for time used. Payments to be sworn by War and Navy secretaries, to next of kin if died, tax and creditor exempt, no cash in lieu allowed in future wars. It notes private expectations of many claims reaching the 120 day maximum and references dates since September 8, 1939.
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War and Navy Departments
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