Financing Dribbles to Nearly a Halt in Home Loans
The article details tighter mortgage lending with banks pulling back on home loans, higher down payments, and increased interest rates. Talks with executives from Bruceton Bank Morgantown First Federal Savings and Loan and First National Bank Morgantown explain money shifting to higher profit loans and away from housing. The piece notes regional effects on hopeful buyers and overall economy.
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Mason- Dixon
Paul Thomas
Bruceton Bank
Bruceton Mills
Preston County
Thomas
Ray Davis
First Federal Savings and Loan Association of
Morgantown
Martin Piribek
First National Bank of Morgantown
Delegates Open UMW District 31 Convention in Fairmont
About 146 delegates from UMW locals in northern and central West Virginia opened a three day constitutional convention at the National Guard Armory. They faced the task of establishing autonomy rules for district operations.
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Fairmont
United Mine Workers District 31
UMW
West Virginia
National Guard
Independence
District 31
United Mine Workers of America
Fairmont National
Kincaid Chosen As Monongalia United Fund Chairman
Morgantown attorney Kenneth E. Kincaid named campaign chairman for the Monongalia County United Fund drive. He has served as city official, attorney for local boards, and active in chambers, scouts, Kiwanis, and Veterans groups. He studied and practiced in Morgantown after WVU education.
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Monongalia County United Fund
Morgantown
Kenneth E
Kenny) Kincaid
Parkview Drive
Kincaid
Morgantown Area
Monongalia
Weston
Lewis County
West Virginia University
WVU
Kindergarten Starts This Week in Area
Kindergarten programs begin in Monongalia and Grafton tomorrow and in Preston County on Wednesday. Teachers have visited pupils' homes in Monongalia County to prepare for the new term.
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Susan Street
Monongalia County
Grafton
Preston County
William Cunningham
Monongalia
Cunningham
John Myers
Astronaut Mike Collins to Visit Morgantown Airport Event
Astronaut Mike Collins is slated to attend dedication ceremonies at Walter L. Hart Field in Morgantown on Sunday September 23. The event includes an air show and a luncheon, with other dignitaries such asSenator Jennings Randolph Rep Harley Staggers and Gov Arch Moore Jr. in attendance. A NASA Spacemobile exhibit will be present and the program aims to attract up to 20000 visitors.
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Mike Collins
Morgantown
Walter L. Hart Field
Kenneth Kincaid
Collins
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Spacemobile
Kincaid
Joel Hannah
Morgantown Area
Hart Field
John Sisler
Federal Aviation Agency
Lakeview Inn and Country Club
Charlie Brown
Snoopy
Troubleshooter column offers insurance guidance and mold tips
The column explains how to contact the West Virginia State Insurance Commissioner for policy forms and company information. It also provides guidance on filing complaints. A reader asks about removing green mold from cement steps and the extension agent recommends diluting muriatic acid with water and wearing rubber gloves.
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West Virginia
R.S.S
Morgantown
State Insurance Commissioner's Office
Bicentennial kickoff dinner marks Monongalia County celebration
A Sept 21 kickoff dinner at Hotel Morgan begins a three year Bicentennial celebration for Monongalia County with a home style menu. Lysander L. Dudley will deliver the keynote, James McCartney is toastmaster, and a memorial to Frank Heaster will be presented. Commemorative crystal bells and paperweights go on sale. Tickets are available from local offices and shops.
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Monongalia County
Hotel Morgan
State Department of Commerce
Lysander L. Dudley
James McCartney
Frank Heaster
Dominion Post
Stacy Groscup
Arthur Hahn
Seneca Glass Co
Gentile Glass
Star City
Morgantown Area
Morale in Morgantown Spurred by Mayor Deadlock
A street survey of 25 Morgantown voters finds strong support for the City Council to elect a mayor. Councilor Dorothy Comantzis leads with seven of eight votes, while Theodore Judy trails. Voters propose resignations, withdrawals, or salary cuts as ways to break the 10 week stalemate after 138 ballots.
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Morgantown
First Ward
Dorothy Comantzis
Seventh Ward
Theodore Judy
Judy
Mrs. Comuntzis
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Shelby Young
Hugh
UMW International
June Floyd
Marion
Fairmont-Morgantown
Floyd
Ken Hechler
D-W.va
Joseph
Chip’’ Yablonski
Miners For Democracy
Jock’’ Yablonski
Gary Truman
Goodwin
Flemington
Phyllis Lance
Greer Building
W .Va
Howard Fell
High Street
Josephine Joseph
Republican Executive Committee
Robert Chico
Larry Buchman
Monongalia Ave
David DuBois
Consolidation Coal Co
Comantzis
Michael Klishis
Clark St
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