Grafton-A Board Delays Sewage System Decision
Taylor County Board of Education delays final decision on a self-contained sewage treatment system for Anna Jarvis Elementary School until April 20. The board postpones ordering from Mack Industries of Valley City, Ohio pending bid openings on the Grafton sewerage extension project Thursday and city acceptance of bids.
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Grafton
Anna Jarvis
Taylor County Board of Education
Mack Industries
Valley City
Ohio
Grafton High
Flemington High
North Pike Street
City of
Grafton Welcomes Texas Transplant Dale Wilson
Dale William Wilson, a Grafton High sophomore and Texas mover, built a self taught chess logic computer and rockets, helping found the Antares Science Club. He recalls Texas rocketry and adjusts to West Virginia with plans for future projects.
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Bev Stalnaker
Grafton
Texas
Dale William Wilson
Grafton High School
West Virginia
Dale
Midwestern University
Lone Star State
Antares Science Club
GHS
Honest John
Space Clubs of America
GHS Alumni Reunion Plans Announced for 1972
Ellen Jane Wiseman reveals the 1972 Grafton High School Alumni Reunion schedule. Rehearsals for the Alumni Band and Choir occur July 1 in the GHS auditorium, with a day of class gatherings at various venues and a July 3 luncheon and dance. The event runs July 1 to 3 with multiple class gatherings and activities.
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Bev Stalnaker
Grafton
Ellen Jane Wiseman
G.H.S
Grafton High School
GHS
Church of the Good Shepherd
Anna Jarvis
Arts and Crafts Week set for Elkins April 17 22
Randolph County Creative Arts Council and Davis and Elkins College sponsor a West Virginia Arts and Crafts Week in Elkins April 17 to 22. Artists in residence will demonstrate crafts and lead a two day drama workshop with Ewell Cornet, plus pottery and printmaking demonstrations. Displays will fill campus lounges and area business sites with weaving metalwork stained glass and leatherwork on view and for purchase.
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Elkins
Creative Arts Council
Randolph County
Davis and Elkins College
W.va
Ewell Cornet
4-H Talent Contest Set for May 8 in Grafton
4-H announces its Talent Contest will take place May 8 at 7 30 p.m. in the Pruntytown Industrial School auditorium outside Grafton. Classifications cover sole and regular instrumentation vocal dance dramatic and novelty and general. Sherry to lead Taylor County 4-H Junior Leaders meeting April 10 at 7 30 p.m. at WVU Extension Office in Grafton.
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Grafton
Industrial School For Boys
Pruntytown
4-H
John L. Loyd
Sherry
Taylor County
West Virginia University Extension
Loyd
Girl Scouts Plan Reunion at Camp Meadowlea
Grafton area Girl Scouts who attended Camp Meadowlea in 1969 70 and 71 are invited to a reunion on April 22 at Camp Meadowlea from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch is provided. Each attendee brings transport own bowl cup and spoon and pays a 50 cent registration fee. Margaret K White Vandalia Council field advisor coordinates event.
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Grafton
Meadowlea
Camp Meadowlea
Margaret K. White
Vandalia Council
Clarksburg
Grafton Elks Welcome 1972 New Members
The Grafton Elks Club announces 1972 new members initiated their order. Names include Roger A. Finley Joseph M. Brown Charles Ray Watkins Howard R. Trickett Timothy E. Knotts and others.
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Grafton
Elks Club
Roger A. Finley
Joseph M. Brown
Charles Ray Watkins
Howard R. Trickett
Timothy E. Knotts
David L. Riggleman
H. Paul McVicker
James Earl Lucas
Donald G. Ford
Jack Rees
Charles R. Proudfoot
Neil E. Woods
Frederick Lee Isner
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Grafton Area Retailers Association
William Drake
William Elliot
William Frye
Maynard Slavin
Paul Bartlett
Bartlett
C and P Telephone Company
North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
Elizabeth Cather Towers
Bridge and
East Main Streets
New Anna Jarvis Elementary School
US Route 50
Hilltop
Tygart Lake Lodge
Tygart Lake State Park
St. Augustine Social Center
West Washington and
St. John Streets
Lynn-Cris
Riverside Drive
Four Corners
Elizabeth Cather
Mark Anthony Restaurant
D&e
Girl Scouts
Electric Equipment Company
High Street Dial
Monongahela
Fine Electric Appliance
Allegheny Power System
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