Grafton Boosters Club Organized For Community Progress
A new Boosters Club in Grafton is formed with a board of directors led by Jon W. Angle as president. The group plans to advance community projects, fund operations through modest member dues, and hold regular and public meetings to discuss and delegate duties for town improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clio
Adling
Tygarts Var
Beatize
L Gnv
Jon W. Angle
R. M. Parrish
A Leuthardt
I B. Watkins
Starry Murray
Seargeant-At
C. E. Wyckoff Guy
D. Haywond
M.P. Anender
G. T. Bartlett
Charley Warder
Howard H. Holt
B. W. Auvul
Board of
Formul Jintertrand
Grafton
Houlder
Palace Studio Film Order Prompted By Deadline
Kodak lovers are urged to finish their mime project with a 6 o'clock deadline. Films work here and can be obtained at Palace Studio located on Palace Street.
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Kodak Lovers
Palace Studio
Loars Attend Sunday Meet In Clarksburg
Grafton photographers W R Loar L J Loar and Mr and Mrs Demoss attended the Mononghela Valley Photographers Association session at Clarksburg last Sunday. The group met at the studio of president Mise Mable M Ticke then drove to Englewood Country Club for the business meeting with a home portraits focus and a talk on composition by A H Dunn of Eastman Kodak. An orchestra program followed and dinner was served. Attending members included numerous Clarksburg, Buckhannon and Weston residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. BR. Lou
J. J. Loar
Demons
Grafton
Mononghela Valley Photographers Association
Clarksburg
Mise Mable M. Tickle
Englewood Country Club
A. H. Dunn
Eastman Kodak Company
W. R. Loar
L. J. Loar
Demoss
Gratton
Angel Eisner
W. F. Johnson
Amy Ingles
Pawl Hempsterd
Rufus Ogden
Floyd Sayres
Othello Tyrart
P. Flanagan
W. H. Flinn
Kaney Long
Miss Bickle
Josephine McAvol
Mra. Shobe
Young
Buckhannon
L. Goff
Adt
Ellis
Kadubaugh
Weston
W. N. Malone
Brooks Pf.hart
Arthur G. Cox
O. J. ‘Nay
Shinnston
Guy Menear
Lloyd Sattel
Philippi
Luther Cole
Calvin Moore Dies in Grafton At 53
Calvin C. Moore a skilled carpenter of Grafton died early today at his Knottsville pike home after months of ill health from liver cancer. He was born October 25, 1872 and would have been 54. Survived by his widow and six children Pauline Justine Maxine Ansel Carl and Otto.
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Calvin C. Moore
Grafton
Knottsville Pike
Mr. Moore
Pauline
Justine
Maxine
Ansel
Carl
Otto
Elaine Hammerstein June Bride Funeral Service
Funeral services for Elaine Hammerstein will be held Friday at 2 30 PM from her home with the Knights of the Ky Kluy Klan in charge. Rev L A Britton and Rev T E Galnor will officiate, with interment in Bluemont cemetery. Bartlett Piner al Company directed the services and burial. several local contractors and firms listed with substantial sums connected to the event. The Grafton delegation met with state officials in Charleston, receiving courtesy and assurances on a federal aided road project, and Governor Gore hosted them at the governor's mansion.
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Knights of the Ky Kluy Klan
L. A. Britton
T. E. Galnor
Bluemont Cemetery
Bartlett Pineral Company
Fairmont road grading contract awarded in Taylor county
Taylor county boosters report the letting of the seven mile grading and draining project on the Graf ton and Fairmont road. Leach & Corder of Philippi submit the accepted bid at 71748.40, with lower offer from Price Construction Co. of Huntington rejected for reasons not disclosed. Officials emphasize bidder qualification and equipment, with bids on thirteen projects read in Charleston. The Grafton delegation anticipates contract signing by week’s end and completion of work toward a first class state standard hard surface next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Hood
Huntington
Marshall Gillooly Co
Buckhannon
Monongahela Construction Co
Fairmont
L. Cavin & Co
Charleston
Keeley Construction Co
Clarksburg
Paul S. Horner & Co
Phillips & Withers
Echols Construction Co
Cass
W. Va
James J. Allen
Mannington
Ferguson Bros. Co
Shinnston
Grafton
Suddarth
Thos
H. Cather
C. E. Wyck
Commie
Fairmont “Pike
Let
Taylor County
Trogan
Harry
Abbott
Taylor Couty
Havin
Leach & Corder
Philippi
Price Construction Co
Amm
Rogers & Shumway
Worthing
Gabro Construction Co
Philip
Taylor County Court Holds Special Meet
The Taylor county court convened a special session this afternoon to review license applications for state permits including pool rooms drug stores soft drink stands cigars and tobaccos. County clerk Frank Bennett announced the 1926 licenses expire July 1 and noted many businesses pending decisions.
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Taylor County Court
Frank Bennett
Bennett
Owners Inc Seeks AI Text Generation Trademark
Owners Inc files an application to register a trademark for AI text generation and related services. The filing outlines the scope of protection and identifies the company as the applicant, detailing intended branding use and product offerings.
Grafton Notes Include Visitors, Travel, and Local Events
Local residents host and visit relatives in nearby cities, with many names and occupations listed. Notable mentions include Leo Mambere from Lancaster Ohio, Madeline Shackleford, J K Petty of Gillette Safety Razor, Rotarians heading to Elkins, and Paul Miller of Greensburg attending his brother George Miller's funeral. Public figures like Miss Rose Marie Folio and Rosemary Dolan noted, along with upcoming speeches by Rev L A Britton and Dr C R Baker in Clarksburg.
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Leo Mambere
Lancaster
Ohio
Madeline Shackleford
Maple Avenue
Hasrone
Clarksburg
Neal Heflin
Grafton
J. K. Petty
Gillette Safety Razor Company
Bennette Finzel
Mount St. Agnes College
Mt. Washington
Baltimore
Mrs. Mobley
Key~ Ser
Rose Marie Folio
Nick Idoni
Fairmont
Jimmie Murphy
C. E. Spencer
Guy Ringler
H. N. Weaver
James Proudfoot
B. G. White
H. G. Murphy
Charles DeMoss
Ralph Lake
Squire L. C. Haymond
Red Devers
Kenneth Dadisma
William Whetsell
Clark Morgan
Charles Keener
Grafton Racing
Woman Killed In Incar Wreck Near Coal Mountain
Mrs Althea Elizabeth Bowden of Huntington was killed when the car she rode in slipped back over an embankment on the Huntington Charleston Road near Coal Mountain. Mrs Chester L Whitney, driver from Huntington, escaped injury. The car had been used while awaiting repairs at a Charleston sales agency.
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Charleston
W. Va
Althea Elizabeth Bowden
Huntington
Coal Mountain
Huntington Charleston Road
Cowden
Chester L. Whitney
Luxurious Garments Show Fashion for Elegant Occasions
Luxurious garments for extraordinary occasions fill the showings of smart shops and leading dressmakers. The features include feather trimmed robes, elaborate gowns worn by stars, feathered wraps, lace hems, and evening pajama gowns. Jewelry trends emphasize crystal pieces, black accents with color touches, long pearl necklaces, and slim bracelets with cabochon stones.
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Milady
Jane Winton
Patsy Rath Miller
Europe
Fatal Crash Claims Huntington Woman C W Cowden
In a crash the car rolled backward over the bank, the front wheels ran over the body, breaking her collarbone and causing internal hemorrhage. Mrs. Cowden, 40, wife of C. W. Cowden of Huntington, an auto sales employee, was the mother of one child.
Infant Dies At Grafton City Hospital
An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Thomas died quietly this morning at Grafton City Hospital. Funeral services set for 10 a.m. Thursday at Mt. Pleasant with Rev. L. A. Britton officiating. Bartlet Funerals Company in charge. Interment in Mt. Pleasant cemetery.
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Grafton City Hospital
Ralph Thomas
Mt. Pleasant
Rev. L. A. Britton
Bartlet Funerals Company
New Cocaine Alternative Found in Germany
A new synthetic substitute for cocaine, totokain, has been discovered in Germany. It can be used as a local anaesthetic and is prepared from intermediates in artificial rubber production.
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Germany
Political Announcements for Taylor County Candidates
John A. Springer of Flemington announces candidacy for the House of Delegates in the Republican primary on August 3, 1926 and seeks Republican support in Taylor County. James C. Holt nominates for Circuit Court Clerk in Taylor County at the August 3, 1926 primary, asking voters for support and noting party selection. Thomas W. Prohard announces candidacy for Clerk of the Circuit Court in Taylor County, subject to Republican primary voters on August 3, 1926.
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House of Delegates
Taylor County
John A. Springer
Flemington
W. Va
House of Delega J
Republcan
James C.holt
Circuit Court
Thomas W. Prohard
Payne Announces Candidacy for County Clerk GOP Nomination
Chas H Payne announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for the office of Clerk of the County Court in Taylor County. He asks Republican voters for support in the primary election set for August 2, 1926.
Ross seeks Republican nomination for Taylor County Commissioner
VOR COUNTY COURT commis SIONER Subject to the will of the voters expressed by a majority of Republicans at the Primary Election August 3 1926 I am a candidate for the nomination for the office of Commissioner of the County Court of Taylor County for the term January 1927 to December 1933 The support of all voters is appreciated and solicited John M Ross Flemington West Virginia
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VOR
T Am
Taylor County
John M. Ross
Local Officials Seek Re-Election in August Primary
A small town notice announces candidacies for county school superintendent, county clerk, and House of Delegates on the Republican ticket. Dellett Newson seeks re election as superintendent, Frank Bennett seeks re nomination as county clerk, and T B Carrico runs for delegates. The August 3 1926 primary is noted as the decision point for all races.
Pilson Seeks Republican Nomination for Circuit Clerk
Wilford H. Pilson announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for the office of circuit clerk. He asks for the voters support at the primary to be held August 3, 1926, and appeals to the electorate to back his bid.
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Boosters Club
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Engle
Bere
Wening Inc
M.C. A
Loars
Valley
Calvin Moore
Knottsville
Elaine Hammerstein
June Bride
Morni
Board of Education
Department of Education
The
Sentinel
Tal Engle
Centleman
Hit
Hig
Ap Tal
Von
10Th Leopinquisiie
Caine
Arthur Hammerstein
James W. Kays
Los Angeles
Hollywood
State Road Commission
Fairmont Grafton Pike
Owners Inc
Mme. Lisbeth
Chas, H. Payne
T. B. Carrico
Wilford H. Pilson
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