Funeral for Jacob A Willis Held in Webster
Jacob Henry Willis, 68, died at home at 1:15 am. Funeral Wednesday at Webster Methodist Church at 2 pm. Rev. Foster L. Jones and Rev. L. J. Lunsford officiated. Burial in Webster Cemetery under Bartlett Funeral Home direction. Survived by wife Tacy Williamson, two daughters Mrs Raymond Preston and Mrs Tracy Felton, nine grandchildren, two great grandchildren. He was a longtime machinist for the Dalfiabretina Ohio railroad and a member of Modern Woodmen.
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Jacob Henry
Foster L. Jones
West Main Street
L. J. Lunsford
Webster Cemetery
Bartlett Funeral Home
Willis
Nestorville
Charles Willis
Katherine Cox Willis
Tacy Williamson
Raymond Preston
Webster
Tracy Felton
Dalfiabretina Ohio Railroad
Webster Methodist Church
Modern Woodmen
State 4 H Conference Held Here June 21 28
The annual state conference of older 4 H club members will convene at Jackson's Mill from June 21 to 28. C H Hartley, state club leader, announced a general discussion of conservation.
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Jackson's Mill
C. H. Hartley
Lum Edwards Discharged After Fairmont Hospital Stay
Lum Edwards, central figure in a stabbing in Fairmont, was discharged from Fairmont General Hospital and returned to his Moose with Fairmont room. He recuperates from knife wounds to the abdomen and leg as he accuses Von B. Turker of the attack. Turker, a Bellview pawnbroker, faces felonious assault charges along with Clarence Hull and Ike Barnes seeking the justice of the peace nomination. State police continue investigation with details expected this week.
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Lyle R
Lum) Edwards
Fairmont
Fairmont General Hospital
Moose
von B. ‘Turker
Bellview
Grafton Mag
Ike Barnes
Fairmont Times
Tucker
Clarence L. Hull
House of Delegates
Edwards
Burglary charges filed after filling station robbery
State Police Cpl H D Coyner said Wilburn George Dunn 28 and Weber Mills 32 both of Louisville Ky would be arraigned today on burglary charges stemming from a filling station robbery near West Helmin June 4.
Mrs Nestor's Uncle Dies In Pennsylvania
Mrs James Nestor learned last evening that her uncle Charles E Crawford died suddenly Saturday in Wilkensburgh Pennsylvania His wife was Nina Shahan daughter of the late Winifred Collorter and Joseph N Shahan Born and raised in Grafton Funeral arrangements are incomplete per the explanation
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James Nestor
Charles E. Crawford
Wilkensburgh
Nina Shahan
Winifred’ Collorter
Joseph N. Shahan
Grafton
Funeral Today for W N Behen Former Resident
Funeral services were held today for Walter N Behen a former Grafton resident. He died Saturday morning at his home near Watson Marion County. The Rev M C Johns pastor of the First Baptist Church of Watson officiated. Burial followed in Pruntytown Cemetery. He once worked as a private elektrician for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Survived by his daughter Mrs Jean Bartlett of Palrwont.
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Walter N. Behen
Grafton
Watson
Marione County
Fairmont
M. C. Johns
First Baptist Church of
Pruntytown
Behan
Baltimore
Pield
Plax
Jean ‘Bartlett
Hypertension Tied to Most Cardiac Deaths
Readable fragments indicate a link between high blood pressure and heart deaths. The news note highlights hypertension as a major factor, suggesting cardiovascular risk rises with persistent elevated pressure. Further details remain unclear in the fragment.
Field Day at Camp Towles for County 4-H Clubs
About 70 4-H members and leaders attended the field day and demonstration contest at Camp Towles last week. Winners include San Alfreda Gull of the Grafton Senior 4-H club who will represent Taylor County at Jackson's Mill on July 7. Other awardees receive County 4-H camp registration scholarships. Participants listed include Haymond Luzadder, Don Boyles, Loney Lee Sharp, David Bartlett, and Mary Lou Custer among many others. Recreation included charades, scavenger hunts, relays, and softball.
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Camp Towles
Laila Lingamfelter
Lloyd Reid
Miss Lingamfelter
San Alfreda Gull
Grafton
Taylor County
Jackson's Mill
David Bartlett
Mary Lou Custer
Edward Lough
Haymond Luzadder
Don Boyles
Loney Lee Sharp
Staley White
Dicky Tucker
Edward Laugh
Linda Woodyard
Patty Moyer
Anita Shahan
Jane Parkhill
Alice Williams
Mary Stevenski
Alfreda Jull
The Confused Flour Beetle Name Etymology Examined
Etymologists discuss why the beetle commonly called the confused flour beetle earned its nickname. Researchers note naming confusion among scientists and historians regarding the species designation.
Cemetery Superintendent Attends National Conference
C Gordon superintendent of Arlington Cemetery attends a national cemetery superintendents conference. The event continues through tomorrow with attendance by cemetery officials and delegates from across the country.
Honeymoon Couple’s Trip Ends in Crash Near Wilsonburg
William F. Allen of Grafton and his bride Virginia began a honeymoon from Fairmont around 2 30 p m when their auto collided at 9 30 p m Saturday on Route 50 near Wilsonburg. Both were uninjured seriously. Mrs Allen suffered body bruises but was not hospitalized. Kenneth Hillberry of Weston drove the other car involved.
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Wilson‘burg
Fairmont
William F. Allen
Grafton
Virginia
Paul B. Swiger
Strand Theatre Closes After June 15 Show
Notice states lease expiration forces closing of the Strand Theatre after the Tuesday night performance on June 15 to remove equipment. It notes renovations planned starting July 1 and thanks patrons for their years of support from Mr and Mrs J Lester Bush.
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Strand Theatre
Grafton Man Fined After Collision at Route 50 Junction
A Grafton man was fined after a two-vehicle collision at 11 30 a m at the Route 50 Riverside Drive junction. Russell Boylen consists of Route 1 Grafton was fined 10 dollars and costs for passing in the face of oncoming traffic. No serious injuries occurred though a passenger in the other vehicle received lacerations and was hospitalized.
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Riverside Drive
Russell Boylen
Route 1
Grafton
Mag
John Snider
H. Parks
Boylen
Roy Lucas
Fairmont
Gratton
Lucas
Evolution of the Banjo by Southern Negro Artists
The banjo as known today was evolved and developed by the Negroes of the south, highlighting the contribution of African American culture to American musical instrument history.
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Jacob A. Willis
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Amore
Malone's Drug & Chemical, CO
Ped
Malone’s Drug & “Chemical CO
Lum Edwards
Fairmont Hospital
Stawyn
Willhide
Latrobe Street
America
Roberts Fa
Pennsylvania
W. N. Behen
Ener
Coral Ey Sree
MYERS
Jeweler
West Main St
B. H. Meyers
West Main
Cena
Confab
Michaell Manosae
Petitti’ Siltbogte
J. Lester Bush
Mahon
Parkersburg
Clarksburg
J. Ray Keener
Feed & Farm
Eer
EMSEN
Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Compas
West Virginia
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