Christmas charity in Grafton unites many groups
In Grafton the holiday drive brings together the Salvation Army led by Lt and Mrs Oliver Michels and Heart and Hand led by Rev and Mrs Robert Getschman. The effort involves food baskets and gifts for 100 plus families, with contributions reaching from New York to California and volunteer support from Beta Sigma Phi and local civic groups.
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Salvation Army Church
Oliver A. Michels
Heart and Hand Organization
Robert M. Getschman
Getschman
Michelses
Hines Auto
Michels
Gerschmans
Heart and Hand House
Philippi
Army
Grafton
New York
Huntington
Barbour Counties
Heart and Hand
Salvation Army
Taylor County
Beta Sigma Phi
Perryopolis
Foriska
Bill Hansen
Pittsburgh
St. Agnes’ Church
Irwin
Princeton
N.J
Blueville Methodist Church
Equitable Gas Co
Scrooge
Voters to decide on Taylor County school levy renewal
Taylor County voters go to the polls on December 29 to renew a five year Special School levy that expires June 30 1971. The plan would keep current rates with no increase and fund textbooks equipment buses maintenance and salary supplements totaling about 664 570 dollars with improvements to heating lighting and safety in school plants.
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Taylor County
Paul C. Bartlett
Bartlett
Monongalia County
Eight Deeds Recorded in Taylor County Clerk’s Office
GRAFTON Deeds and distribution line easements filed Dec 10 to Dec 16 show multiple transfers. Glenn and Hannah Satterfield sell to David L. and Elizabeth L. Rogers for 3300 dollars. other transfers include H T Development Co. buys for 1088.50. 738.50. 500. 16000. and 3000 with several parcels across Booths Creek and Courthouse Districts.
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Grafton
Taylor County Clerk's Office
Glenn
Hannah Nola Satterfield
David L
Elizabeth L. Rogers
Teddy Bosley
Guardian
Tina Louise Ash
Booth's Creek
M. Allen Hefner
C. Matthew S. Tierney
H & T Development Co
Ellen McCarty
Estie Ash
Booth’s Creek District
H & T Development Company
James O
Ellen G. Gainer
Mary E. Custer
C. Raymond Preston
Virginia Wilson
Howard Merle Wilson Jr
Ralph and
Patricia Phillips
Anthony
Ann Marie Stemple
Fetterman
Albert
Lucille Boyce
William H. Boyce
Harold and
Rhoda L. Goodwin
Courthouse
Harman Oil Company Ind
Claude E. Newton
Christmas Fire Safety Tips From Grafton Chief
Grafton Fire Chief Billy Workman offers Christmas safety guidance. Cut a fresh base and place the tree in water, choose a fresh tree with firm needles, and avoid candles on the tree. For aluminum trees use non electric lights and seek UL labeling, keep the tree away from heat, and dispose of it after Christmas. Do not set up electric trains near the tree or let children handle spark producing toys. Use US made bulbs with built in fuses and avoid polystyrene foam Ornaments near candles and flammable decorations are advised to be avoided.
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Grafton
Billy Workman
U.S
Welding class starts at Grafton High School
A combined welding course begins January 5 at Grafton High School under instructor F A Julian. Classes run 7 to 10 p m on Tuesdays and Thursdays and conclude April 15. For information call 265 3590 on Monday or Friday mornings.
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Grafton High School
F.A. Julian
Julian
Grafton Junior Fire Department elects president and plans events
GRAFTON Roy Young was elected president of the Grafton Junior Fire Department with Ricky Sloan as vice president and Philip Stevens as secretary. A Christmas party was tentatively set, and a flag design committee led by Mike Anderson was formed. Fireman Bernard Moyer discussed a possible county youth camp convention to attract new members.
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Grafton
Roy Young
Ricky Sloan
Philip Stevens
Mike Anderson
Bernard Lee Moyer
Fellowsville
Flemington
Reynoldsville
Moyer
Camp Towles
George Schaefer
Larry
Donnie Collins
James
Bill Shaffer
Bernard Moyer
Local woman completes student teaching at Fairmont State
Barbara Beveridge joins 139 peers at Fairmont State College in fulfilling student teaching requirements for a Bachelor of Arts in Education. Her mother, Mrs. Rosemary Denton of Grafton, is noted as family.
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Barbara Beveridge
Fairmont State College
Rosemary Denton
Grafton
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