Clean-up crews in Taylor County rely on more boys than girls
In Taylor County this summer one of four work crews cleaning streams will have a three to one female to male ratio, due to recruitment challenges for low income families. Mrs. Jean Deveney of the West Virginia Office of Employment Security notes about 23 males and 12 females have been accepted, with 12 girls per crew maximum.
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Jean Deveney
West Virginia
Office of Employment Security
J. Paul Murphy
James Neri
Grafton High School
Kermit Bias
Grafton Junior High School
Roger Findley
West Virginia Industrial School
John Cole
Elkins
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WVU Coach Bobby Bowden to Speak at Recognition Day
West Virginia University coach Bobby Bowden will headline Recognition Day at the West Virginia Industrial School for Boys on Wednesday. The program starts at 10 a.m. with awards for student achievements and field day activities.
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City Eyes Revitalized Recreation Plan For Grafton
Grafton’s Parks and Playgrounds Committee moves to upgrade city recreation facilities. Fire Chief Billy Workman chairs the dormant panel and convened a first meeting since 1969 in City Park. Details are withheld until the plan develops and another session is scheduled.
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Taylor Retail Sales Lag State Growth in 1969 70
Retail sales in Taylor County rose by less than $1,000 from 1969 to 1970 to $15,813 while state totals grew from $1.87 million in 1964 to $2.51 million in 1970. Over seven years Taylor’s retail sales gained about 19 percent versus the state’s 34 percent increase.
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