Fledgling gang linked to Flemington liquor theft solved by officers
Clarksburg police and Harrison county deputies announced four arrests in a multi county crime spree linking thefts of cars from Barbour and Taylor counties to a Flemington liquor store robbery. Suspects Vargo Maddix Grykowski brothers faced robbery and auto theft charges with potential Ohio and federal cases.
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Grafton
Taylor County
Clarksburg
W. E. Murphy
State
Arthur Griffith
Joe Forman
Barbour County
Flemington
Harrison
Steve Vargo
Despard
Harrison County
George Maddix
Brownton
Dnd
Stanley
John Grykowski
Houston
Army
Fort Myer
Corporal Murphy
Griffith
Parkersburg
Lost Creek
Ohio
Canton
Shinnston
Lew Dodge
Dr. Strauss
Galloway
Wonder Bar
Stanara
L. H. Miles
Cambray Mines
Philippi
Glen Ele
Harry Morrison
Martlnon County
Vargo
Virginia
Maddix
Gry~kowski Brothers
Fort Custer
Mich
Barbour
Taylor
Bailey Earns Fourth Place in National Contest
David J. Bailey a Buick salesman and Pure Oil station manager at 228 West Main was named a fourth place winner in a Fisher Body Buick division national questionnaire contest. Detroit announced the zone results by W. B. McLean as part of a four day Detroit trip for regional winners and cash awards for all zone winners.
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David J. Bailey
Buick
Pure Oil
West Main Street
Fisher Body
General Motors Corporation
Bailey
Detroit
W. 8. McLean
General Motors
Chevrolet
Pontiac
Oldsmobile
Cadillac
General Motors Automobile
Fisher
Mrs Luzader Joins Leadership Training Faculty at Camp Caesar
Rev Lois R Luzader pastor of the United Brethren church has been appointed to the faculty of the Leadership Training School of the West Virginia conference. The training school will be held at Camp Caesar near Webster Springs beginning July 7. She will teach Bible courses to young men and women.
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Lois R. Luzader
United Brethren Church
West Virginia
Camp Caesar
Webster
Springs
Tuzader
Summer Union Church Rites Are Arranged
The Taylor County Ministerial association in Grafton met at Salvation Army HQ with Rev. Gordon L. Withers presiding. Rev. Ben F. Danley spoke on church finances and July August union services were set for 8 pm each Sunday with a full speakers’ lineup and plans for a July 10 ministers’ picnic at Harrison County Airport.
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Taylor County Ministerial Association of
Grafton
Gordon L. Withers
Salvation Army
Ben F. Danley
First Baptist Church
Durward
B. Brown
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Arthur Lazenby
St. John's Methodist Church
W. H. Tyler
Andrew's Methodist Church
Gostion L
Three Election Officials Arrested in Clarksburg Primary
CLARKSBURG June 20 Three fourth ward election officials charged with tampering with ballots in the recent city primary were acquired by a Her Vis on county criminal court jury last night.
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Clarksburg
Hervison County
College Dean Speakers to Rotary Club on the Club
Dean Oliver Shurtleff of Fairmont State Teachers College addressed the Rotary Club on what the organization offers and the value to members. The dry humor filled talk drew enthusiastic approval and entertaining stories. Dr Charles M Wells concluded his term as president and named Hugh McPhail captain to form a golf team to meet Kiwanis soon. John Hopkins heads new officers who will assume duties next week.
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Oliver Shurtleff
Fairmont State Teachers College
Rotary Club
Charles M. Wells
Hugh McPhail
Kiwanis Club
John Hopkins
Vogel Named Chairman of U S O County Drive
George D Vogel, active in American Legion and Moose circles, is named general chair of the United Service Organizations campaign for funds in Grafton and Taylor County. Three new aids join the committee Mrs F J Tutvander William Manley and Circuit Clerk Frank M Hollis. A meeting tonight will set county wide canvass plans.
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George D. Vogel
American Legion
Moose
United Service Organizations
Grafton
Taylor County
F. J. Tutvander
William Manley
Frank M. Hollis
Vogel
Trade Board Has Meeting Reports on Hospital and Park Plans
Taylor County Board of Trade directors met last night in the Taylor County Bank building with a large turnout. Reports from committees covered publicity for a Buy At Home campaign, publicizing Grafton and Taylor county, and progress on hospital plans though no definite report on the city hospital project. A state park near the Tygart flood control dam was discussed after Congress authorized WV to purchase land for park development, with CCC camps likely to handle road and facility work pending a conservation commission report.
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Taylor County Board of Trade
Taylor County Bank
John Hopkins
Grafton
Taylor County
City
Trade Board
Tygart Flood Control
Board of Trade
Congress
West Virginia
CCC
State Conservation,commission
Registration Hours Set By Taylor County Board
Taylor county youths who turned 21 since October 16, 1940, must register for selective service at the local office in the Professional building on Tuesday July 1. Registration will run 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daylight saving time, with a single registration site despite possible multiple sites under federal rules. Approximately 140 are expected to register. those who were 21 on the initial registration day or who failed to list themselves last October must now register.
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Taylor County
B. G. Watt
Watt
Althor
Local draft and theft cases filed in county court
The local board estimates 140 will register July 1 with Mr. Watt D L Bosley and W A Beavers and two clerks handling the process. Four examine r H L Noble conducted physical tests. Seven men will soon be called for induction. Horace D Dalton 24 Curve Bridge and others faced charges of stealing lumber from a B and O car. fines $10 and costs paid. Railroad police made arrests. two juveniles involved. lumber valued at $19.50.
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Mr. Watt
D. L Bosley
W. A. Beavers
H. L. Noble
Selective Service Board
Huntington
East Main Street
Horace D. Dalton
Curve Bridge
Theft of Lumber From Railroad Brings Fines
Two pleas of guilty to petit larceny charges were accepted by Justice of the Peace On a C. Jefferye yesterday, when F. Gail, 18, was found connected with the theft of lumber from a railroad. The case outlines fines and penalties to be imposed following the guilty pleas.
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Justice of the Peace
C. Jefferye
F. Gail
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