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Newspaper
The Mountain Statesman
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1976
Page
5
Dear Abby advises addressing the issue directly with Brad about his stinginess. The writer seeks guidance on whether to continue the relationship or end it, given finances and expectations. Abby suggests honest conversation and real consequences if he won’t change.
Earthworms improve soil by producing nutrient rich castings and aiding aeration. Charles Darwin highlighted their ploughing role long before traditional farming. They boost nitrogen content, sustain millions of worms per acre, and can produce their weight in castings daily. Compost piles attract and sustain worm populations, enriching future soil.
In a profile of Josh Reynolds, creator of the mood stone ring through Q Tran Ltd, the piece traces his shift from Wall Street broker to meditational entrepreneur. It notes the ring's $45 price, its color-changing crystal, rapid imitation by competitors, and Reynolds’ plans for a new mood ring amid patent and copyright moves.
A compilation of readers seeking fabric and cleaning advice from Polly. Mary asks how to remove adhesive residue from a dress after tape removal, Brenda discusses removing numbers from rubberized shirts, and readers offer cautions about testing fabrics. Other tips cover tiling cleanup, vandalism debates, and DIY hangers and embroidery hoop methods.
Mr. and Mrs. Wilbern Mitchell of Pleasant Creek Road and Mrs. Earl Neal of Morgantown Road spent the weekend in Charleston as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Neal. Mrs. James Moats is a surgical patient at Fairmont General Hospital. Rhonda and Rusty of Southington, Ohio visited in Webster with her mother Ida Lake. Cora Gull returned home after an extended visit with relatives in Sierra Vista. Aunz Poling is recovering in Baltimore after knee surgery. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Swisher of Detroit vacation in Webster and Grafton with local hosts.
A stork shower for Mrs. Pam Ware took place in the social rooms of Rosemont Bailey Memorial United Methodist Church on Monday June 21 with hosts Mrs. Elaine Lorenzo Mrs. Opal Ware Mrs. Sharon Ware and Mrs Adra Anna Gray. Guests registered by Pam’s nieces Kelley Ware and Kathy Gray amid green and yellow decorations while Mary Kay Shingleton presented a cake featuring baby items. LaRea Jones won the door prize and a long guest list included many Ware and Gray family members and friends.
Flemington Band Boosters announce a new deadline of July 31 for the birthday calendar with preparations starting Friday June 25. Co chairs Mary Jane Fragale and Janell Stout urge workers to be contacted or call them if needed and list numerous volunteers including Janice Stout Robert Rifle Janie Haney Mark Haney Diane Brown Jenny Brown Patricia Williams and many others.
At Flemington United Methodist Church on June 20 the Sunday School concluded with fathers invited to come forward. The beginners sang, Mrs. Justice read "Horray For Fathers," each father received a gift, and coins totaling West Virginia's 113th birthday were placed in the offering to help repair the church roof.
Arden Ladies Aid discussed a memorial project for the Arden United Methodist Church to be purchased and placed inside. The group also reviewed old business, with Edna Weaver leading prayer and devotions and reading from Daniel. Present were Rosebud Poe Edna Weaver Lillian Mitchell Dot Duckworth Fledine Weaver Patty McCauley and Virgie Nestor. Next meeting set for Linda Gummerfield’s on Thursday July 8.
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