Buckwheat Festival Crowns King Buckwheat XXXII Amid Rain
Rain-soaked Preston County Buckwheat Festival draws about 35 000 attendees as Willy Bolinger 15 of Lenox is crowned King Buckwheat XXXII at Kingwood High School auditorium. Parade proceeds despite showers with 4-H and FFA wins, and local dignitaries note the event’s long history.
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Kingwood
Preston County
Willy Bolinger
Lenox
Kingwood High School
Neil Reed
Kingwood Senior Citizens Club
Preston County 4-H Club
Lela Roth
Eglon
California
King Buckwheat
Robin
Carol
Karen McNett
Supt Derthick Urges Levy Renewal Tuesday
Monongalia County citizens head to the polls Tuesday to decide on reinstating or rejecting a special school levy that would raise about $1.9 million. Superintendent Derthick urged renewal, highlighting the levy’s impact on local schools and funding.
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Supt. Derthick
MIKI
Monongalia County
Marshall champions United Way in Monongalia County drive
Clyde Marshall, longtime UM volunteer and Wes-based official, leads United Way of Monongalia County amid a 1974 campaign aiming at 260000 dollars. He cites shared wealth and community services while noting rising living costs and the need for sustained support through UW and local agencies. The article also outlines the 19 million levy renewal for Monongalia County Schools, its non tax-raising nature, expense allocations, and voter eligibility ahead of the election.
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Clyde Marshall
Marshall
United Way
United Fund
Monongalia County
Consolidated Gas Supply Corp
Parkersburg
Fairmont
Morgantown
American Red Cross
Morgantown Area
Buckwheat Festival Animal Show Winners Announced
Preston County judging crowned champions in Hereford Angus and dairy categories with Milton Feather Kim Heyes and Joe Gibson among top winners. Showmanship awards went to Tamara Sisler John Liston Tim Mouser and Dave Hayes. Pet show included 79 entries with winners across dogs cats rabbits and unusual pets.
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Kingwood
Preston
Milton Feather
John Peaslee
Angus
Kim Heyes
Donna Dixon
Chris Wotring
Carol Wotring
Chris Burke
Mark Savage
Rebecca Metheny
Tim Light
Sherrie Stalnaker
Pam Maloney
Richard Watkins
Paula Janis
Kim Maloney
Robbie Greaser
Undercats
Eva Clark
Valerie Milne
Melanie Strawser
Robin Metheny
Michael Miller
Joe Walker
Ted Everly
Tanya Light
Mary Joliffe
Sharon Poling
Nancy Joliffe
Donna Parsons
Tracy Runner
Eric Runner
Allen Hillary
Jay Gainer
Ricky Poling
Jerry Knotts
David Britton
Janet Foreman
May Knotts
Steven Watkins
Gary Knotts
Survey to open doors for TRIP in this area
A major field survey in Fairmont and Marion County begins to seed the TRIP program across Region 6. 246 residents will be interviewed including elderly and indigent groups. A consultant will analyze results and proposals follow after November 1 to test the program in Morgantown and Clarksburg.
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Ann Swinkola
Fairmont
Fairmont-Marion County
Regional Council
John Anthony
Fairmont-Marion
State Department of Welfare
Morgantown
Clarksburg
Anthony
Region 6
Homecoming Week Kicks Off at West Virginia University
Panorama Magazine reports the start of Homecoming Week with events planned around campus. A front-page photo features Homecoming Queen Judie Rheam and highlights the celebratory mood on WVU's campus.
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West Virginia University
Panorama Magazine
Panorama
Judie Rheam
Annexation debate weighs taxes versus city services
The second Dominion Sunday post series examines whether annexing land to Morgantown makes sense financially. Inside city taxes run higher than outside, with increased service costs and fees offset by potential revenue and growth. City officials note annexation offers services but is not immediately self funding.
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Sunday Dominion
John Blosser
Nty
John Pyles
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FFA
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Monongahela Power Co
Anita Hollis
Terra Alta
First National Bank
Scott Lough
Oakland
Buckwheat
Eugene F. White
Quigley
Supt. of
Lawrence G. Derthick
Derthick
County Health Department
Consolidated Recreation Commission
Blacksville
Tom Jackson
Monongalia
Clair Wilt
James A. Ashburn
Robert L. Craig
North Hills
Craig
Old Town
North Willey
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