AARP Chapter Formed In Grafton With Officers Elected
A new AARP chapter formed in Grafton is set to receive its charter and become the 18th in the state. Pro term officers include President Mrs Ceciley Losh Vice President Mrs Annie Jones Secretary Mrs Mary C Warder and Treasurer Clarence Abel. An AARP picnic is planned Aug 6 at Norwood Park hosted by Harrison County Chapter 303 inviting all members.
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New Grafton
Clarence Abel
Ceciley Losh
Annie Jones
Alice van Landingham
American Association of Retired Persons
Grafton
National Organization
van Landingham
Taylor County
Murs
Mary C. Warder
Norwood Park
Clarksburg
Rt. 20
Harrison County
Senior citizens grant approved in writing in Taylor County
The Taylor County Senior Citizens Council received official notification of a $1,500 grant from the West Virginia Commission on Aging to operate a center one day weekly. Funds may not exceed $200 per item without approval. center to open at the former convent on St. John’s Street with office space in the courthouse basement, though no telephone is installed yet.
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Taylor County Senior Citizens Council
West Virginia Commission On Aging
Lori Hackett
Taylor County Welfare Office
Thomas L. Frazier
Commission
Taylor Group
St. John’s Street
Hackett
Taylor County Court
Grafton Hosts States First Junior Firemen Convention
Grafton will host a three day Junior Firemen Convention July 29 to 31 at City Park organized by Bernard Moyer advisor of the Grafton Junior Firemen. Delegates from about 80 departments are invited for a camp out with speakers on organizing and incorporating a state group.
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Grafton
Bernard Moyer
Moyer
Point Pleasant
Reynoldsville
Ripley
Weirton
Taylor County
John L. Waters
Billy
Grafton Police Chief Swisher to Resign Over Health
Acting City Manager Tolley announced the pending resignation of Grafton Police Chief A G Swisher due to ill health. The written resignation awaits Civil Service approval with Aug 1 as probable effective date and Tolley authorized to appoint an acting chief if needed.
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Grafton
A.G. Swisher
M.B. Tolley
Tolley
Swisher
City Council
Grafton Kiwanis Sponsor 5000 Dollar Shrine Sidewalk
The Grafton Kiwanis agreed to fund a $5000 sidewalk around the Mother’s Day shrine at St. Andrews Church on Main Street. The decision followed a brief meeting prompted by Frank Randolph’s proposal.
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Grafton Kiwanis
St. Andrews Church
Main Street
Frank Randolph
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