Harman Brothers win South Side Bridge repair bid
Taylor County Court awarded the South Side bridge repair contract to Harman Brothers Gratton contractors for 43596. The low bid by High Weld Co. of Lancaster Pa was rejected for lack of a performance bond. Repairs include wind bracing and floor cement with steel mesh to raise the load limit. funds split between current and next fiscal year with no new taxes.
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Taylor County Court
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Clarksburg
Salem man E F Kirby dies during family vacation
Edward Fritz Kirby 48, of Salem, formerly of Grafton, died suddenly at Graf ton City Hospital during a family vacation. Born March 13, 1906 in Barbour County he was the son of Edward Kirby and the late Minnie Dankvert. Survived by wife Ruth Jones Kirby, daughters Wilma J Kirby Sharon K and Nancy Ruth at home, son Ronald E at home, brother Eugene Kirby, half-brother Paul Kirby and sister Olive Moats. A jigger man at Salem China Co is a member of Local 42 at Salem. Funeral arrangements by Bartlett Funeral Home.
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Paul Kirby
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Salem China Company
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Glass shatters after two drives at tired plate window
Correll, a resident near the lumber firm, told police that a glass window was struck twice. He described that the first shot did not shatter, prompting a brick to be retrieved before a second attempt. Damages were estimated at 100 dollars.
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T Te Eee Ous Correll
Huge Wastage Cited In Water
City officials flag significant water wastage and conservation lapses cited by engineers. Officials outline potential targets for cutting losses while detailing ongoing meter checks and public awareness campaigns.
Lawson Seeks PSC Talks On City Bus Service
Ww C Chick Lawson owner of the Grafton Transit company travels to Charleston to discuss the bus operation with the Public Service Commission. He cites financial trouble with only two of six buses running and hints at possible arrangements or franchise actions depending on PSC approval.
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Chick) Lawson
Grafton Transit Company
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Blueville
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Indonesia marks literacy milestone since 1945 independence
More than 35 million people in Indonesia have learned to read and write since the country declared independence in 1945, reflecting a long-term push to raise literacy levels and educational access nationwide.
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Indonesia
Water supply cutoff notice for improper use
If a sprinkler or hose is found out of order leaking or used for purposes other than its intended use the supply will be cut off without prior notice.
Farm Bureau Demands Congressmen Explain Farm Program Stand
West Virginia Farm Bureau President Clyde Bonar urged eight U S representatives to publicly justify any vote to extend the national farm program He warned the policy does not work for peacetime needs and could threaten farming freedoms The open letter also criticizes price supports as penalizing livestock and dairy producteurs and pressures Congress to reverse agriculture committee bias
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West Virginia Farm Bureau
Clyde Bonar
Congress
West Virginia
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America
President and Prime Minister Agree On Strength and Trade
The President and the prime minister issued a six point statement pledging to develop and maintain spiritual, economic, and military strength with friends to pursue shared purposes. They will seek freer interchange of goods and services to benefit all participants. It is unclear if the paragraph signals a relaxation of the U.S. embargo on Red China.
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Gao
Eisenhower news conference to elaborate on point
An executive statement indicates Mr. Eisenhower will hold a news conference Wednesday morning to expand on the issue. A new automatic spraying device can complete 250 traffic stop signs in an hour, suggesting rapid deployment capabilities.
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Eisenhower
School Officials Laud County Youth Patrol Program
Earl J. Culp, principal of Grafton High School, praised the county youth patrol as alert and ready for duty. At a gymnasium meeting, he called patrol members the county’s pick and envy of peers, stressing the job’s importance as students pledged to duty. A color film by the American Automobile Association and issued insignia capped the session as raincoats await opening day.
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Tays County
Culp
American Automobile Association
G. F. Randall
W. R. Withrow
Kenneth Daugherty
Farm Bureau backs flexible price supports for farmers
Bonar says the Farm Bureau favors a flexible price support program endorsed by President Eisenhower to give farmers minimum protection similar to labor and industry programs. The group argues this approach helps poultry producers who must buy feed grains for their stock.
Barbour Man Charged In Shotgun Shooting
James Hoy Turner 45 of Barbour County posted a $1,000 bond and awaits hearing before Philippi Magistrate A. Simon on July 14 charged with malicious wounding Dewey Seth Pickett 55. Pickett remains in critical condition after seven shotgun pellets damaged his hip and intestines. a hospital physician described the injury as severe.
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James Hoy Turner
Barbour County
Philippi
A. ©. Simon
Dewey Seth Pickett
Barbour
Pickett
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