Country club road farmer faces forgery charges
Arthur Johnson of Country club road, married with four children, was jailed after a warrant issued by Constable Laird King led to a probable hearing on forgery charges before Justice Ona C. Jefferys. A June 14 check for 4 50 to J C Penney bearing a forged Turner signature led to the arrest and the discovery of an old warrant involving Robert J. Reed of the Sports Center.
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Arthur Johnson
Country Club Road
Laird King
Johnson
Justice of the Peace
Ona C. Jefferys
J.C. Penney
W. R. Turner
Route 119
Penney's
Turner
Morgantown
First National Bank
Mahaffey
Justice Court
Turners
Recruits for U S Navy to Interview in Grafton
Post office recruits in Grafton will be interviewed between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Today it was announced that at least two local men will be sent to Baltimore for final tests before induction into the U S Navy. They are expected to depart Sunday.
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United States
U. S
Baltimore
New State Police White Squad Car Reaches City
Arrival of a green and white state police patrol car in Grafton draws local interest. Police officials say the ghost cars will be used for road patrols to promote safety, while black squad cars remain for criminal investigation work.
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New State Police
Grafton
John W. Bosworth
Whirlwind Drive Set to Aid U.S.O. in Taylor County
United Service Organizations fund campaign organized by YMCA in Taylor County aims to raise about 1200 dollars. A kickoff meeting at the YMCA starts at 8 p.m. with George D. Vogel as general chairman. Drive captains and teams will be chosen and ready to begin Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
United Service Organizations
George D. Vogel
Hart Becomes Klein Manager in Grafton Store
Nat Hart stepson of Isaac C. Klein takes charge of Klein and Company the longtime clothing retailer in Grafton West Virginia He plans store improvements and a big sale next month to modernize the business and attract customers with new stock and savings.
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Klein and Company
Grafton
West Virginia
Nat Hart
Isaac C. Klein
Hart
Klein
California
Gratton
Theommunity
Pryor All State Show Draws Large Crowd At Carnival
A warm evening drew a large crowd to Pryor All State Show on the old fair grounds. The rides sold well as the local volunteer fire department sponsored the event with plans for record attendance tonight and tomorrow. A Kiddies matinee Saturday offers five cent rides for children from 1 to 5 pm with no admission charge for this special feature.
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Pryor
Fire Department
Housekeeping Help Project Starts in Taylor County
A WPA housekeeping aid program under the Department of Public Assistance begins in Taylor County. Mrs Gertrude Shaw supervises, with Mrs Helen Maxwell directing the in service training to prepare workers. The free home service supports sick or motherless homes, easing burdens on children and enabling schooling and activities. The program covers cleaning, laundry, meal planning, child care, food storage, recipes, and health promotion, with referrals from agencies and a supervisor deciding aid.
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WSA
Taylor County
Gertrude Shaw
Department of Public Assistance
Helen Maxwell
WPA
Morgan Named Council Head at Central Playground Session
M. W. Morgan of Knotts avenue was elected chairman of the newly formed Central playground council in Grafton after its first meeting. Other members present included Mrs. Walter Beall Mae R Reed Mrs. James T Carney and R M Patterson. They planned fundraising to improve the playground with cleaning and whitewash and noted Knotts avenue opening.
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Playground Council For Central Playground
Grafton
M. W. Morgan
Knotts Avenue
Walter Beall
Mae R. Reed
James T. Carney
R. M. Patterson
Central Plays Ground
Plans For Local Playground In City And County
Plans were made to gauge interest of city and county officials to establish a supervised playground this summer. It would operate 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. in two shifts, with a committee to raise funds and a street shower installation pursued through the fire chief's plans.
Receiver for Rents Sought in Booths Creek Gas Case
A Taylor county circuit court hearing before Judge Herbert W. Dent considered appointing a special receiver to collect rents and royalties from 210 acres in Booths Creek district tied to gas production. Gordon E. Bailey and Bridgeport Bank sought the appointment against Herschel E. Bartlett as administrator of John L. Bartlett's estate. Objections were raised by Bertha Carr Bartlett's counsel. memorandums are due July 5 from plaintiffs and five days after for defendants.
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Booths Creek
Taylor County
Herbert W. Dent
Wyckoff and Wyckoff
Gordon E. Bailey
Bridgeport Bank
Herschel E. Bartlett
John L. Bartlett
William E. Neely
Stathers, Stathers and Cantrell
Bertha Carr Bartlett
Withers to Speak at Grafton Homecoming Service
Rev Gordon L Withers pastor of the First Baptist church of Grafton is named the principal speaker for the annual homecoming and re dedication program at the First Brethren church on Route 50 and St Charles Street at 2 30 p m Sunday afternoon daylight saving time The pastor Rev Paul E Dick announces services through
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Gordon L. Withers
First Baptist Church of
Grafton
Brethren Church
Jand St. Charles Street
Paul E. “Dick
Church Announces Annual Activities and Evening Program
A report of the year's activities and a message by Rev. Mr. Withers outline the day. The evening program includes the election of C. E. officers at 1 45 and the evangelistic service at 8. A cordial invitation is extended to church members and community friends to attend all services.
Lake to Have Patrol Boat
Charleston June 27 Two additional patrol boats will be placed at the disposal of state game protectors soon the conservation commission said today The additions to the fleet will be 14 foot fine type hulls assigned to Tygart Valley reservoir and Lake Lynn Che at Lake with 72 and 40 miles of shoreline respectively The results already obtained with patrol boats are deemed full justification for the use of the equipment.
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Charleston
Conservation Commission
Ohio River
West Virginia
Elk
Kanawha
Pocataligo Creek
Tygart Valley Reservoir
Lake Lynn
Cheat Lake
Hopkins Takes Rotary Post In Local Installation
John F. Hopkins, manager of the local Monongahela System office, assumed duties as president of the Rotary club after the annual installation of officers. He succeeds Dr. Charles M. Wells, who has served efficiently.
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John F. Hopkins
Monongahela
Rotary Club
Charles M. Wells
President Dr Wells Reviews Five Years Of Club Work
In relinquishing his office Dr Wells gave a candid review of the club’s activities over the past five years and closed with the annual president’s report for the year ending. He was presented with a past president’s pin in a fitting ceremony.
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Bobby Jordan
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John Wayne
Frances Dee
Algo
Range Busters
Don “Red” Barry
Morgan
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West Main
GMD
Withers
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Chritnch
Evans Hardware Company
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Amoco
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