Band Concert at City Park by Grafton High School
The first summer concert by the Grafton high school band, directed by John T. Evans, will be at 2 36 Sunday afternoon in City Park. Lloyd Inriver will speak. Sidrow's Radio Shop provides the public address system. A detailed program of marches overtures polkas and solos is listed.
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m@rians
Grafton
John T. Evans
Lloyd
King
Russell
Elena
Kiefer
Junior Pall
Albert Willis
Freed
George Current
Budget-balancing taxes threaten repeal of many levies
The plan, termed budget-balancing, seeks to repeal numerous existing levies and proposes taxes on inheritances, gifts, corporate and personal incomes above 1 million dollars. House leaders aim to confine changes to high earners and seek agreement within the Ways and Means Committee. A gag rule may follow to block amendments on the floor.
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Ways and Means
Knottsville Council Holds First Meeting
Knottsville district council of Christian Education met last night at Knottsville church to discuss steps to boost council and church interest. No final plans were made due to several officers being absent, with a Fall Festival and a basket dinner proposed for discussion at the next July meeting at Wesley Chapel. The new officers seek a strong, cooperative district council. Hugh E Bek dies in Charleston at 52 after indigestion. he led the National Bank of Commerce of Charleston and served as chamber president.
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Knottsville
Hugh Bee
Charleston
Charleston Chamber of Commerce
Hugh Ernest Bek
National Bank of Commerce of Charleston
Mayor seeks why of delay in Main Street bids
Grafton city authorities seek an answer from State Road Commissioner Ernest Bailey and district engineer Frank McInteer about why bids for the Main Street repaving project in Charleston have not been advertised. Mayor E Otto Waugh plans to phone officials to clarify timing as Charleston announces bids on other road projects totaling $1,000,000. Details and bids for Main Street were reportedly ready.
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Grafton
State Road Commission
Charleston
E. Otto Waugh
Ernest L. Bailey
Frank D. McInteer
Clarksburg
Main Street
McInteer
Bank Letter Explains Lower Rate On Deposits
The Home Owners' Loan Corporation four percent bonds due July 1 are being refinanced at one and a half percent. The bank cites safety, noting most banks pay one percent or less as deposits guaranteed by the FDIC. The letter apologizes for not offering a higher rate and invites depositors to return savings after August 1, praising loyalty and promising continued service.
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Home Owners’ Loan Corporation
New York
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Slum Survey Nears Finish In Grafton Project
Harold F. Kramer, district FERA officer, says a state wide slum clearance effort in 26 cities aims to eradicate slums and improve housing. In Grafton some properties are too dispersed for maximum benefit, while plans for preferred housing projects remain under review after his Charleston visit.
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Harold F. Kramer
FERA
Fairmont
Relief Administration
Kramer
Charleston
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