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Newspaper
The Mountain Statesman
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1976
Page
1
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Residents pushed petitions to rescind or referendum the 50 cent monthly fire service tax. Backers report 1,458 signatures, exceeding the 30 percent threshold. City Clerk to verify voter eligibility ahead of the January 11 council session. A group leader warned of further petitions if changes are not made.
In a stone chapel at Good Shepherd Nursing Home, elderly residents acted in a nativity drama with Joseph played by 80-year-old Harry Breen and his wife Maude as Mary. Volunteers organized the performance, with Sisters Bernard and Theresa running lights and the audience joining in on carols.
Snow blankets Barbour Preston and Taylor Counties foreshadowing a white Christmas as a cold front shifts rain to snow. Area churches plan candlelight services in Mason Town Grafton Thornton and Denver with nativity slides and youth choirs. Local offices close, post office schedules adjust, and safety reminders roll out as communities celebrate.
Marine experts hope a wind shift will keep a 100 mile oil slick from reaching Georges Bank fishing grounds. The Argo Merchant spilled 7.6 million gallons of No 6 oil after grounding December 15. Coast Guard notes surface concentration and sinking bow, with possible further wreck impacts.
GRAFTON The Mountain Statesman will not publish tomorrow for Christmas. Regular issues resume Monday. McGEE Shirley Sturm cited for following too closely after a two car crash on Route 250 Saturday at 9 15 p m. Lynn Robinson of Fairhaven Pennsylvania slowed to avoid a deer and was rear ended. Obituaries Hospital News Summary Editorials. Sports Classified Ads Weather updates note mild day then clouds and possible rain Saturday with snow likely later. Temperature 12 at 7 a m dam level 7.52 feet above winter pool.
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