City Signs Water Survey Contract Amid 450 Visitor Tour
City Council agreed to sign with Blangen Stryder and Small to survey the water system costs and needed improvements. The plan follows Taylor County trade guidance and may include a flat rate increase. More than 450 visitors toured the Grafton Manufacturing plant during official dedication ceremonies and observed the garment production process from input to packing.
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Grafton Manufacturing Company
Tor
Blangen’ Stryder and Small Water Engeering
Keyser
Coneta
Taylor County of Trade
Public Vice Commission
Roéy
Phil
Walter Robinson
Councilipah A. A
Copenhaver
Actass
Homer
A.gatrell
Che Son
Charleston
Wade
Freservorg
Escen
Riverside Drive
Whlea Sine
PSC
Dangerous Escapees Sought After Westin Ward Break
Taylor County and Grafton City police seek three escapees from Weston’s criminally insane ward. Identified as Frank Gillispie, Earl Savage, and J. Ambert, they fled around 3 10 a m. One suspect is armed with a knife and considered dangerous.
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Taylor County
State
Grafton
Weston
R. W. White
Day Tailer
Frank Gillispie
Earl Savage
Jack Ambert
White
Three Youths Arrested in Buckhannon Auto Theft Case
Three youths face theft charges after a car owned by Howard Hoover of Buckhannon was stolen from under the Bridge Street Bridge between 10:30 a.m. and noon. Bernard Howard Ashby, 18, and two 17-year-olds were arrested by Constable Eugene Whisker, with one juvenile released to parents and the others jailed in Taylor County awaiting hearings. The alert followed Hoover reporting the loss to city police.
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Bernard Howard Ashby
Eugene Whisker
Howard Hoover
Buckhannon
Hoover
Bridge Street Bridge
Ashby
Taylor County
Card of Thanks for Robert Emmett Barrett Death
The family extends sincere thanks to friends and neighbors who assisted at the death of Robert Emmett Barrett. Gratitude is given to Father M. J. Hannon Bartlett Funeral Home those who furnished cars those who contributed flowers and the pallbearers at the funeral. Sisters
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Emmett Barrett
M. J. Hannon
Bartlett Funeral Home
Frank Kline Returned To Face Check Charges
Frank Kline of Grafton was turned over to Harrison County authorities to face four counts of allegedly passing bad checks. He was arrested by city police Monday night on a warrant issued by Harrison officers, per the sheriff s department.
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Frank Kline
Grafton
Harrison County
Sheriff's Department
Kline
Harrison
Rigid Price Supports Ending, Says Senator
Washington Senator George D. Aiken doubts extending rigid price support for basic crops. If Congress acts and Eisenhower vetoes, he says there is no possibility of overriding votes in the Senate. The Senate Banking Committee will hold public hearings June 28 on multi million dollar scandals in the federal housing program. Evidence from secret questioning of about 10 witnesses points to improper collusion among builders appraisers and some property owners. A horse can eat only nine times its body weight in a year while a mature human eats 16 times his body weight in the game time.
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Washington
George D. Aiken
FHA
Homer E. Capehart
Senate Banking Committee
Thanking Friends for Kindness After Tena Osborne’s Death
Sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and death of sister and aunt Tena Osborne. Gratitude to Rev J T Boshell and Bartlett Funeral Home for assistance and to those who sent flowers or provided cars. From Mr and Mrs A M Moats and Nieces and Nephews.
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Tena Osborne
J. T. Boshell
Bartlett Funeral Home
A. M. Moats
Funerals for Howard Firman Courtney Held at Local Home
Residence at 440 Walnut street reports Howard Firman Courtney died at 10:15 last night. Grafton Lodge No. 15 A. F. and A. M. to conduct Masonic services. Grafton Lodge No. 308 Elks to hold Elks services. Friends may call at the funeral home after noon tomorrow. Further arrangements incomplete. a en Bartlett Service adv.
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Howard Firman Courtney
Walnut Street
Grafton Lodge
Grafton Lodge No
Benevolent Protective Order of Elks
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Willhide
W. Va
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Austin's
A. B.C. Dog Food
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Grand St
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Baldwin
Magnavox
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Siehler Furniture CO
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Brownie
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Ieee
Rex
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