Preston County's New Sheriff Clarence Fike Aims Reforms
Clarence Fike, a Republican set to take office January 1, discusses possible changes to the Preston County sheriff's office and his plans to learn the role's powers. He notes ongoing deputy selections and intends to work closely with State Police and the Kingwood troopers. He emphasizes best effort for the county. Snow remains familiar in Preston County, with road crews mitigating hazards and residents accustomed to winter travel.
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Preston County
Clarence Fike
Fike
Wade Graham
West Virginia
Kingwood
Bruce
State Road Commission
Morgantown
Collection of Toys Continues Drive for Preston County Kids
The Moose Operation Santa Claus expands with toy depots at Farmers Supply Co in Kingwood Western Auto Store and the Moose Temple in Terra Alta. Civic leader Hugh L. Herndon notes last year’s drive served nearly 300 children and urges more donations to ensure every child in Preston County has a Christmas visit from Santa. Mesmerism, named after founder Anton Mesmer, is noted as a forerunner of modern hypnosis.
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Terra Alta
Chiidken
Moose
Santa Claus
Farmers Supply Co
Kingwood
Western Auto Store
Moose Temple
Preston County
Hugh L. Herndon
Terra Alta Lodge 1395
Mountaintop Resort seeks $60,000 grant for master plan
Mountaintop Vacationland near Terra Alta Preston County applied for a 60 thousand dollar Economic Development Administration grant to craft a master plan. The 2500 acre recreation project began in 1966 with a 900 thousand dollar Farmers Home Administration grant and 100 thousand dollars in private capital. Plans include a motel camping area more cabins road improvements and a two million dollar expansion. Membership is open with thirty slots at 150 dollars and annual dues 25 dollars. Skiing may start if snowfall persists and a snow packing machine is pending arrival.
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Wendell R. Cochran
Mountaintop Vacationland
Preston County
Economic Development Administration
Robert Nix
Mountaintop
Farmers Home Administration
Nix
Morgantown
W.va
Hopemont
Rowlesburg Council Plans Christmas Program and Lights
The Rowlesburg Town Council met and scheduled a Christmas Eve program at 6 30 p m at the City Park entrance with a Christmas tree. They may award house decoration prizes if donations permit and plan to buy a blinking light for the police department.
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Rowlesburg
Livestock Breeders Short Course At Penn State
A two day short course will be held Wednesday and Thursday at Penn State for purebred and commercial livestock breeders. The program covers beef cattle horses sheep and swine with leaders in practical livestock breeding. For information and registration contact Agricultural Conference Coordinator 410 J O Keller Conference Center University Park PA 16802.
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Penn State
Agricultural Conference
J. O. Keller
Pennsylvania State University
University Park
Pennsylvania
Halbritter Prepares Second Term With Legislative Focus
KINGWOOD Del. Robert C. Halbritter prepares for a second term in the West Virginia Legislature as the session opens in January. He plans research for a possible civil service extension, an outlawing of political flower funds, a teachers pay rise, and state funded circuit judge salaries while seeking cooperation with the Democratic majority and supporting George Seibert for minority leader.
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Kingwood
Del
Robert C. Halbritter
Preston
Halbritter
Arch Moore Jr
Moore
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Anton Mesmer
van Gilder Street
Stewart Street
Mountain Resort
Masontown Methodist Youth Fellowship
Burlington Methodist Children’s Home
Masontown Group
MYF
FHA
Comsat
The
Future Homemakers of America
Communications Satellite Corp
Etam
Hazel Turner
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
Cannon Hill
VFW
Rowlesburg School Parent Teachers Association
Mamie
Mamie’s Motel & Restaurant
Mamie Roomsburg
Kingwood, W.va
Snowcrest White
Frigidaire
Keless
Monongahela Power
Allegheny Power System
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Preston Motors, Inc
East Main Street
Kingwood, W. VA
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