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Newspaper
The Mountain Statesman
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1976
Page
4
Grafton columnist explains the area dialogue feature and invites readers from Knottsville and elsewhere to participate. He notes photographs are taken downtown on Thursdays and urges involvement through the staff reporter David Blair or by letters to The Statesman.
Art Buchwald and other members of the American Society of Humorists, Satirists and Political Cartoonists gathered in Washington to discuss how the 1976 election would shape their work. They praised Carter and joked about his family, Kissinger, Mondale, and other figures, predicting Camelot for humorists and planning a telegram of congratulations to Carter. Herb Block led the closing prayer as the group approved the message and prepared to observe Carter’s administration.
Congressmen governors and state legislators in the Northeast organize coalitions to slow regional decline. Critics doubt broad cooperation but supporters say the effort will raise awareness of the region step by step. Rep Michael Harrington leads the Northeast-Midwest Economic Advancement Coalition uniting about 200 congressmen to push for change.
On this date spanning 1783 George Washington held a farewell dinner at Fraunces Tavern in New York. Other entries cover 1851 Paris workers' revolt halted by Louis Napoleon, 1875 Tweed escape and capture, 1942 US bombers hitting Italy, 1945 US participation in the UN, 1965 Saigon hotel attack, 1974 Dutch airliner crash, 1984 Vietnam Saigon attacks, 1985 India Pakistan actions, and 1980 Ford Chinese talks ending without major change.
A Sunday or Saturday moment of reverence references Isaiah 44 praising the Lord for redeeming Jacob and bringing glory to Israel. The piece ends with a quote from John Erskine praising music as the only language that cannot convey cruelty or sarcasm.
The Grafton Area Retail Association expresses gratitude to the Santa Claus Parade organizers and participants. Thanks go to the Grafton Senior Band under Norm Adlington Jr. the Middle School Band under Shank the Grafton Twirlettes under Carolin Jackson Moats and to the Grafton Fire Co and Police Department plus the dependable man in the red suit Santa Claus.
A broad look at speeding ticket records shows strict enforcement of 55 mph limits in Maryland Massachusetts New Hampshire New Mexico Virginia Kentucky Louisiana New Jersey New York Ohio Pennsylvania Tennessee and West Virginia. The article notes other quirky trivia and general curiosity items interspersed with the Legal Public notices and human interest blurbs.
A week of events in Grafton includes Santa’s parade delay due to an alarm at the old hotel, proposed hikes in fire protection fees, probation for The Hickory Inn’s liquor license, and a post office discussion. Taylor and Marion Counties face a delayed recount for the House of Delegates seat, with subpoenas sought for poll workers. Community Christmas programs unfold in December as parks and recreation board meetings discuss a recreation tax. Virgil Poling, Barbour County sheriff-elect, dies, prompting a county court appointment. Snowy, cold conditions spur auto accidents in Kingwood, Valley Point, and Newburg.
In sports from Grafton and vicinity, high school teams begin pre season drills this week under a new WVSSAC calendar. Grafton High Coach Butch Haswell trains Big 10 champions at Clair Bee Fieldhouse as teams start practice before the Dec 17 opener in Shinnston against the Spartans. Obituaries note Myrtle Radcliffe, 83, of Grafton, and others like Beatrice Ellers, George Rankin, Dollie Barnes, A.R. Wilson, George Girod, Bessie Jenkins.
Berry's World notes the Mountain Statesman of Grafton West Virginia at 914 West Main Street with details on staff roles and subscription prices. Rates listed include 15 cents single copy, 75 cents per week by carrier, 3.50 dollars per month for Taylor and adjoining counties, and higher area pricing.
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