July 2 Charter Change Election Aims at Grafton Voters
Junior Chamber of Commerce has prepared a series of questions and answers to explain the July 2 election on a proposed city charter change in Grafton. The Q and A cover why the change is needed, effects on city government, tax implications, how the charter framing board is chosen, its duties, and the timeline for drafting and presenting a proposed charter to voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
City of
Grafton
Charter Framing Board
Charter Board
Local Amvets Post Delivers Friday Night Meeting Plan
Local Amvets Post announces a Friday night meeting at the Parkview headquarters in the former Stephenson store. Regis Cole, National Commander field representative, will attend, with 115 members signed and many new applicants, all charter-eligible if filed by Friday midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amvets
Fairmont
Grafton Post No. 5
Regis Cole
Washington, D. C
Frank Gerard
Gerard
Stephenson
Parkview
Grafton Post
Driver Burned To Death In Truck Collision Near Salisbury
SALISBURY Md June 12 One driver was burned to death and another slight injuries followed a two truck crash on Route 13 about half a mile south of the Maryland line in Virginia Investigating trooper P C Kellam said the dead man was tentatively identified as Thomas Henry Parker 36 of Salisbury a discharged Navy veteran with 29 months service.
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Salisbury
Maryland
Virginia
P. C. Kellam
Thomas Henry Parker
Naws
Washing ton turmoil over court rifts and labor policy
Washington discussions center on Justice Jackson’s attack on Justice Black over the coal mine pay decision. Critics say the Court’s image suffers amid Truman’s eight to one Democratic court shift with Vinson named as chief. Republicans view the Case bill veto as a shield for Democrats if labor disputes rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert H. Jackson
Hugo L. Black
High Court
Truman
Fred Vinson
Capital Hill
Charter Board Sets Timing for Election Reflection
The charter board will determine the election reflection timing after providing 30 days notice as required. This step follows formal procedures and ensures transparency for all participants.
USO Furnishings Donated to YMCA After Disposed Inventory
Disposition of USO furnishings this week yielded about 22 dollars for the local YMCA. A large linen closet, a gas stove, an electric clock, a medicine cabinet, and other items were turned over to the Y by the USO committee led by Mrs. Knotts and others. The USO closed on June 2 and funds supported a year’s ping pong balls and a YMCA donation. The effort praised city-wide support in Grafton. Federal Judge Baker reviewed bids for the Dailey homestead project involving the Tygarts Valley association and Kenwood corporation. About 200 residents near the project are not part of the proceedings. Prosector Lambert stated no official probe will follow the death of Mrs. Walter B. Roberts whose body was found in Twelve Pole creek near Lavalette.
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USO
Y.M.C. A
P. W. Knotts
C. C Harper
J. Guy Allender
Carr China Company
Women’s Club
YMCA
Elkins
William E. Baker
Tygarts Valley Association
Kenwood Corporation
Dailey Homestead
Formal joint conference starts as last resort draft plan outlined
The first joint conference committee meeting begins at 2 p m est with a wartime draft compromise. Bridges proposes a tiered minimum induction age of 20 then 19 and finally 18 if manpower demands persist. Rep Brooks voices support, calling it a potential basis for agreement.
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Joint Conference Committee
Bridges
Brooks
D.-La
Missionary Group Urges Canned Food Drive
The United Brethren church Missionary society announces a three Saturday drive to collect canned foods for Hungary relief. Members and churchgoers urged to bring items to the church for packing at the American Legion home each Saturday afternoon. Baby food and canned milk are especially needed. only canned foods accepted.
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The
Missionary Society of the
United Brethren Church
Hungary
Europe
Grafton
Carl Goff
Society
American Legion Home
Missionary Society
United Brethren Organization
Legion
Missionary Society Committee
Young Jackie Coole entertains Kiwanians
Nine year old Jackie Coole son of Mr and Mrs Dan Coole of First Ward entertained Kiwan ians last night with accordion music He played Whispering Hope Home on the Range and American Med ley at the Belvedere club for the Kiwanis weekly dinner meeting which began at 6 15 p m A large membership attended the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackie Coole
Dan Coole
First Ward
Whispering Hope
Kiwanis
Belvedere Club
Arrested For Driving Drunk On McGraw Alley
Norman Lance of Clarksburg was taken into custody by city police at 10 50 a m today on charges of driving in an intoxicated condition on McGraw alley. He was sent to the county jail to await appearance before Mayor C O King. He was driving a 1933 Chevrolet sedan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Lance
Clarksburg
McGraw Alley
C. 0. King
Mrs L Titus Pased In Bay City
Mrs June Elizabeth Painter Titus 29 of Bay City Michigan died after a 10 day illness. Born June 11 1917 at Davis she was daughter of Pred and Barbara Harman Painter of Grafton. She lived in Bay City five years where husband Robert Lee Titus works for Dow Chemical. Survivors include brother Fred Harman Painter in U S Navy Seattle and sister Mrs Harry Lund of Grafton. Body arrives this evening at 5 12 pm and goes to Bartlett Funeral home. Funeral Friday at 1 pm St Pauls Methodist Church officiated by Rev Earl W Slayton. Interment Pt Marion cemetery.
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June Elizabeth Painter Titus
Bay City
Michigan
Davis
Pred
Barbara Elizabeth Harman
Virginia Avenue
Grafton
Robert Lee Titus
Dow Chemical Company
Titus
West Virginia University
Fred Harman Painter
U. S. Navy
Seattle
Wash
Harry Lund
Bartlett Funeral Home
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Earl W. Slayton
Pt. Marion
Planned Tomorrow Organizes Boating Club Meeting
A meeting of persons interested in reorganizing a boating club in Taylor county will be held tomorrow night at 8 p m at the Elks club. Robert Sinclair acts as chairman. A person may be hired for 24 hour boat duty at the Tygart dam lake. Officers and a board of directors will be elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Elks Club
Robert Sinclair
Tvgart Dam
Coal Trucks Targeted in State Police Checks This Week
Fourteen coal truck operators were arrested for excess loads during a surprise check by four state police officers at Webster, Wendel and Rosemont Monday morning. The quota check, requested by State Road Commission, will continue until all operating trucks are inspected. The 14 operators appeared before May and were fined five dollars plus costs. Conducting officers were Sgt. E. R. Martin, Cpl. W. E. Murphy, and Troopers W. D. Sergent and J. R. Wayt.
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Webster, Wendel
Rosemont
State Road Commission
Ona C. Jefferys
J. A. Preston
Wendel
W. S. Wyckoff
Flemington
E. R. Martin
Shinnston
Cpl
W. E. Murphy
Clarksburg
W. D. Sergent
J. R. Wayt
Grafton
Parkview Resident Fined for Assault Charge
Everett Gough of Route 1 Parkview paid a fine of 10 dollars plus costs on assault charges involving his wife Elva Gough. He appeared before Ona C. Jefferys on Monday after being arrested Sunday following a complaint that he slapped her Saturday night.
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Everett Gough
Route 1
Parkview
Elva Gough
Ona C. Jefferys
Gough
Card of Thanks for Cathryn King family
The Family of Mrs Cathryn King thanks all who assisted with transportation offered sympathy and beautiful floral offerings on the death of their beloved mother.
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Cathryn King
Fairmont Man Arrested For Improper License
Joseph A. Payne of Fairmont will appear before Magistrate Ona C. Jefferys this week on a charge of operating his 1941 Buick sedan on U S Route 250 with an improper license plate. He was arrested this week by State Trooper J R Wayt.
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Joseph A. Payne
Fairmont
Mag. Ona C. Jefferys
J. R. Wayt
West Virginia Optometric Association Elects 1946–47 President
Dr Robert F Gerkin who has served two years as president of the West Virginia Optometric association presided over the state convention at Parkersburg Sunday and Monday The convent ion featured two lecturers Prof Joseph Tiffin head of psychology at Purdue University and Dr Leo Sheridan of Chicago William Beard of Spencer was named president for 1946 47
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Robert F. Gerkin
West Virginia
Optometric Association
Parkersburg
Joseph Tiffin
Purdue University
Leo Sheridan
Chicago
William Beard
Spencer
Association
Union costs spark private industry strike worry
Operators push back on proposed wage increases by the union claiming new costs are prohibitive. Curran tells a House labor subcommittee that arbitration is possible but unions oppose it, saying there is no use fooling themselves about the fight ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willig
Curran
House
Seamen Threaten Protection Fight During Strike
Curran harshly criticizes President Truman and Navy officials over plans to run ships if maritime workers strike at midnight Friday. He says the president’s stance hurts negotiations and doubts the government will offer a better settlement than ship operators.
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Curran
Truman
Navy
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Fay Bainter
Arthur Lake
Louise Rainer
Arthur DE Cardova
William Bendix
Paul Lukas
Coole
Sport Shop
Kartoon Karnival
Grafton Theatre
Malone’s Drug & Chemical CO
Myers Jeweler
W. Main ST
Teakade
Virginia Field
Gladys George Cecil Kellaway
Wake Island
Fox News
Columbia
RKO Cartoon
America
Loar Jewelry Store
Ae Dependable Diamond House
L. Titus
Swart Homer
Malone’s Drug & Chemical
Dr. Gerkin
Maple Avenue Produce Market
Maple Avenue
Beech ST
Army
Wmder
Regi 'S
E. C. St. Clair
Royal Vacuum Cleaners
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UNIAN
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Singer Sewing Machine
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Godwin & Shaffer
Mayflower Service Station
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