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Newspaper
Sunday Dominion Post
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1971
Page
9
Jack's graduation with a degree highlights the impact of special education in Monongalia County. Coordinator Mrs. Eileen Hawker explains programs include remedial reading, learning disabilities training, counseling, and instructional materials for economically or educationally handicapped children.
The Dominion Post in Morgantown explains the new motorcycle law effective May 25 requiring helmets with US Standards seal and reflectorized coverage, shatterproof glasses, windshield compliance, and rearview mirrors. It bans sidesaddle riding, multi rider limits, high rise handlebars, and lists other safety requirements. The column also notes daytime headlight studies suggesting lower accident rates and identifies Senate aides for NSF inquiry.
John A. Williams Jr. 29, president of Tile Town Inc., died in a one car crash on West Virginia 26 near Glades Farms. He lost control at 12:05 a.m. the car struck two trees and ceased on the road. Williams, a Morgantown resident born in New York City, held ties to Uniontown and Cumberland stores. He was active in softball, church and the Morgantown Elks. Burial plans pending with services at St Theresa's Catholic Church.
About 1 792 seniors from 17 area high schools will graduate in the coming three weeks. St Francis Central in Greene County opens with 45 seniors tonight at 8 in the gym. Other early June ceremonies include Albert Gallatin 186 seniors and Georges 149 seniors in Fayette and Monongalia County schools. Morgantown High School leads with 485 graduates at 7 30 p.m. June 11 at Pony Lewis Field. University High School has 170 graduates at 8 p.m. June 10 at West Virginia University Creative Arts Center. Bruceton High School closes the round with 45 graduates on June 7 at 7 30 p.m. Smallest class yet is hinted but not finished.
The League of Women Voters Morgantown will publish its Voters Guide in the Dominion Post next Sunday as Morgantown voters prepare for the June 1 municipal election. Four First Ward Republicans publicly support William A. Shuman, while the city committee denies authority to endorse candidates and a charter citation is noted by Robert I. Burchinal.
The Salvation Army asks Morgantown residents to contribute toward a 40 000 mortgage on the Citadel at 1264 University Ave. Fund co chairs Richard A. Raese and James R. McCartney hope to raise 20 000 at a Friday luncheon with the Benedum Foundation contributing the other half if the community meets half of the total.
The Board of Education will consider summer fire safety installations at 10 county schools including Westover Elementary and Morgantown High. Local contractors will handle several sites while the rest are maintenance projects. Bids and architect drawings await fire marshal approval.
Veterinarians Dr. D P Solomon Dr Eugene K Owen and Dr Robert D Stewart will run rabies clinics from Tuesday through June 19 charging 150 per injection for dogs cats and other small animals Enforcement of vaccination rules begins June 1 with fines or jail for noncompliance Local health officials urge vaccination including cats and note that warnings posted in the county list numerous clinic sites and times across towns and schools
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