Trucker Blows Shaft Blocks U S Route 50 Traffic Near Bucks Run
A tractor-trailer hauling a large container blew a blower drive shaft while climbing a steep grade on U S Route 50 near Bucks Run west of here. The crash blocked both lanes for hours as deputies and state police directed traffic and moved the rig. Traffic resumed about 10 45 p m once the tractor and trailer were cleared.
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Grafton
Bucks Run
Here
Taylor County Sheriff's Deputies
Taylor County
Betwen
Harmony Grove
Shinnston
Rosemary Weber family aid drive after Sunset Terrace fire
GRAFTON residents appeal for donations for Rosemary Weber and her family after their apartment in Sunset Terrace Apt 6 burned on May 30. They need dishes, cookware, furniture, bedding, curtains, and clothing for children and adults. Donors may call Dolores Burdette at 265-4656.
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Grafton
Rosemary Weber
Sunset Terrace
Apt
Dolores Burdette
City Meets Mandamus Ruling On Police Pension Fund
Grafton city officials, led by City Manager C Lowell Mason, respond to a writ of mandamus from the police pension board. Judge Edward Luff orders money be placed in the budget for retired officers, aligning with state code. The council later approved a revised budget allocating 2500 dollars to the pension board reserve.
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Grafton
C. Lowell Mason
Pension Board
Edward Luff
Bicentennial Parade Plans Under Way in Grafton
GRAFTON plans for the Bicentennial Day Parade on June 26 led by Kiwanis Club chair Bill Woodyard with about 42 marching units. The parade routes from Bridge and Main to Grafton High School along Riverside Drive, featuring seven Shriner units, clowns, bands, motorcycles, antique cars, and appearances by Congressman Harley C. Staggers and local officials. Local Taylor County groups plan floats and bands from Grafton High and Middle schools will perform.
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Grafton
Bill Woodyard
Grafton Kiwanis Club
Bridge and
Main Streets
Grafton High School
Riverside Drive
Shriner
Shriners
America
Harley C. Staggers
Taylor County
Grafton Recreation Commission authorizes two summer hires
GRAFTON Director Tim Jenkins was told to hire two people one to supervise the City Park trailer compound and one at the pool. The hires will be funded by pool and trailer park income. Playground supervisor hires postponed pending Revenue Sharing funds. The commission elected Maynard Slaven president John Bord vice president Arden Swecker treasurer Jenkins secretary. They will assist in stopping lights at Maple Avenue tennis courts from staying on. A token meter will cost about 250 dollars. The Taylor County Board of Education may lend playground equipment this summer. Donations of used playground materials have begun. No decision on purchasing playground equipment yet. Future dances at the pool will feature record hops instead of live bands.
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Grafton
Tim Jenkins
Grafton and Taylor County
Jenkins
Commission
Just Enlarged and Reorganized Commission
Maynard Slaven
John Bord
Arden Swecker
William Manley
Maple Avenue
Taylor County Board of Education
Recreation Commission
Mason Council
William Manley Dorcas Crawford
Albert Lansbury
Manley
Ms. Crawford
Lansbury
Mason
John Julley Jr
Council
Nsbury
State Tax Commission
City Street Department
Police Department
Taylor County Health Department
Taylor County Board of Parks and Recreation Commission
Police
Robert Louden
Health Department
Louden
Grafton Council approves revised budget and revenue sharing plan
GRAFTON City Council unanimously approved a revised budget with changes to revenue sharing allocations. Police fire and garbage rates were raised 50 cents monthly, with raises for city staff totaling 10 percent across the board. Budget deadlines and petitions loomed, as health and recreation departments faced funding needs and a June 8 public hearing was set for allocation proposals.
Postman Shafferman Retires After 22 Years On Route 4
Joseph H. Shafferman, a longtime Grafton postman, retires after 22 years delivering mail on City Route 4 across the West Side. He walked about 12 miles daily despite jeeps introduced two years ago, carries worn bags, and plans to spend retirement fishing, hunting, and helping neighbors. His wife Justine and daughters Nancy and Ann Elizabeth note a working partnership in retirement.
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Bill Byrd
Grafton
Joseph H. Shafferman
West Side
Joe
Main Street
Beech Street
Pearl Street
City Route 4
Walnut Street
Shafferman
Postal Service
Justine Moore Shafferman
Dennis
Nancy) Christian
Morgantown
Richard
Ann Elizabeth) Heim
Fairmont
Washington, D.C
Bolyard Electric
Aus
England
Newburg
Preston County
New York
Joseph Shafferman
Walnut St
Weekend Heat Forecast Prompts Swim Gear
Grafton waste plant forecaster predicts 90 degree weekend heat with sunny skies. Yesterday’s 8 a.m. temperature 60 and high 80. this morning 59 with no rain. AP calls for mostly sunny today and Saturday with highs in the low to mid 70s and lows around 45 to 50. Rain chances near zero tonight, ten percent today and Saturday.
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Grafton
Associated Press
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