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Newspaper
The Mountain Statesman
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1977
Page
5
Grafton High School Home Economics students presented a historical style show for friends and parents. Fifty eight models showcased garments from clothing construction classes, contrasting First Ladies fashions with contemporary student attire, from Martha Washington to Rosalynn Carter.
West Virginia Nature Conservancy board members met Sunday at Mrs. Kyle Bush’s Philippi home to discuss the Canaan Valley dam plan, fund raising, and property acquisitions. Key speakers included Maxwell Smith, Charles Baer, and Frank Pelurie. The group noted broader cooperation with the Audubon Society and Highlands Conservancy.
After a busy summer of tennis walking barefoot on the beach and hiking, have your feet measured for size again. Foot activity can alter size and fit, so rechecking helps choose comfortable shoes.
The Taylor County School Service Personnel held its final term meeting with President Roy Nose leading a prayer and the Pledge. Evan Drummond presented the treasurer and minutes reports, while Mary J. Jones, Patty Mayle, Nellie Brummage and Violet McDaniel prepared the recent newsletter. A $25 monthly pay raise and extended increments to 13 were approved under Senate Bill 461, effective for 1977-18, with total salary costs funded by state funds.
Taylor County students in grades three and six will bring home test scores from March 1977 testing under the West Virginia State County Testing Program. The new battery measures scholastic achievement with Form S from CTB McGraw Hill and ability with the cognitive abilities test from Houghton Mifflin. Results aid administrators, parents, teachers, and counselors in decisions about education and careers, while interpretations emphasize scores as ranges within a student's overall profile.
Regular meeting of the American Association of Retired Persons at Elizabeth Cather Towers 1:30 p.m. City Manager C Lowell Mason speaks. Comedy You Cant Take It With You by Masquers Town and Gown at Fairmont State College 7:30 p.m. Admission 3. Revival at Maple Run United Brethren Church 7:30 p.m. nightly June 10-12. Gladesville Strawberry Festival June 11 at Gladesville School from 5 p.m. coronation 8 p.m. Auction June 11 at Jim Toothmans Ford 1-5 p.m. Proceeds for community service. Dance June 11 at Social Center 9 p.m. advance tickets 4 couple 2.50 single. at door 5-3. The Rising Sons perform. Storytellin Man musical June 12 7:30 p.m. First Baptist Church Carol and Chapel Choir. Leona Leach Rosemary Petrovich.
A fragmented guide discusses correcting arches and eyebrows with color to counteract lighting. It mentions perfume ads as sachets in drawers and a clip-on earring placed beside the temple, reflecting a dated, inconsistent style.
West Virginia museum near Weston preserves Civil War era timber framing and grist mill history. The Old Mill dates to 1837 with siding replacements in 1921 when ownership passed to the state. Grist mill machinery from nearby areas and a Pendleton County up river saw brought about 30 years ago sit alongside McWhorter Cabin. Jacksons Mill is on the National Register of Historic Places and draws visitors from across the country. open daily Memorial Day to Labor Day and by appointment in spring and fall. admission is free.
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