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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1954

Page

6

Rabies Clinics Set for Taylor County by Dr Waddell

Dr William H Waddell plans two rabies vaccination clinics in Taylor County at the fire station on Main Street next Friday 5 to 7 pm and July 2 6 to 7 pm He will also visit Blueville 4 to 4 30 pm Clinics require 10 or more dogs to treat and county cases show a 55 percent drop in rabies last year Fire Department seeks county aid for equipment to protect both city and rural areas and asks communities to petition Taylor County Court for funds Grafton Fire Department remains the county unit

Taylor County Wiliam H. Waddell Philippi Waddell Main Street Blueville Taylor County Health Department Charleston Health Deif Grafton Taylor County Court Grafton Volunteer Fire Department Lmits Grafton Fire Department

Retail Gas Men Elect Officers

Taylor County Retail Gasoline Dealers Association met at Cozy Rest last night electing Ralph Weaver as president Joe Eisner as vice president Earl Layman as secretary and Don Settler as treasurer. Outgoing officers were Bill Frey Weaver Dent Wifes Kemp Sreinbeck. The group serves county gasoline retailers meeting monthly to better serve the public.

Taylor County Retail Gasoline Dealers Association Cozy Rest Ralph Weaver Joe Eisner Earl Layman Don Settler Bill Frey Weaver Dent Wifes Kemp ‘Sreinbeck Aca

Youthful Crash Driver Goes To Juvenile Court

Prosecution of Jo R Law 17 cited for reckless driving after an air auto accident Saturday night. Law turned over to authorities by City Judge Layne Ford. City police charged the youth in a collision that left H A Locke and his wife injured. Locke’s wife hospitalized with injuries. Youth posted $101 for police court.

R. Law Layne Ford H. A. Locke Locke

Osage theft ring arrests yield mixed sentences

Jackson Graf en 10 and costs and 0 days in jail. Ralph McDonald of Osage faced intoxication charges and was fined 20 dollars with 20 days in jail. City officers said a third member slept in a car and was not linked to the theft. Additional fines and jail days may be added by the county court after Men office review.

Jackson Grafen Idman Osage Halh Curry Eiche County Ralph ‘McDonald Clyde Debarr Ulysses Swisher Layne Ford Jackson and Wildman

Cadets Bennet and Beatz ordered to summer training

Air cadets Charles L. Bennett of Grafton and Paul F. Beatz of Kingwood are summoned for six weeks of ROTC training at Lockbourne AFB Ohio this summer, announced by West Virginia University. A Siberian low of minus 02 is noted at Verkhoyansk while Azizia Libya reports 136 F.

Charles L. Bennett Grafton Rotc Lockbourne Afb Ohio West Virginia University Ohio Air Base Paul F. Beatz Kingwood Verkhoyansk Siberia Azizia Libya

Hanlin Opens New Plant Employing 400 Workers

Hamlin will start operations next month in the American Legion Building, transferring from New York. The Lincoln County Manufacturing Co. will hire 300 to 400 women and a permanent plant will be built.

Hamlin Tf American Legion Lincoln County Industrial Development Association New York State Lincoln County Manufacturing Co

Storm Ravages Region Halting Power and Weathered Crops

A severe storm drenched the region with lightning and heavy humidity, disrupting service countywide. In Kingwood damage was extensive with downed conductors and blown fuses, and a 300 KVA transformer at Howesville substation was destroyed. Crews began repairs at midnight with restoration efforts continuing. The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company reported little to no damage. Amid the tempest, farmers faced moisture shortages yet reported generally adequate surface soil moisture for growth, with crops at various stages and fruit trees ahead, cherries, strawberries, peaches, and apples showing favorable progress. The storm's aftermath aims for continued clearing today and tomorrow.

Kingwood Power Company Howesville

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