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Newspaper
The Mountain Statesman
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1976
Page
3
West Virginia safety guidance for bicyclists urges riders to obey traffic laws, stay to the right in a single file, and yield to pedestrians. It advises visible gear, front white and rear reflectors, proper lights, and regular bike maintenance to ensure full control at all times.
The late Dr Mills collected medals from England and Kansas, donated to a medical complex for browsing alongside rare books and art. He started in 1961 driven by pre revolutionary Russia interests and wartime Air Force service. The piece details Washington era medals and related honors, with references to two books on orders and decorations and a Turkish Star item from Gallipoli.
From Grafton Assembly No 29 Rainbow for Girls 35th Annual Session Rewards for Service held June 10 to 12 in Charleston with 805 guests. Connie Weaver Grand Recorder and Diana Thompson Grand Representative to Michigan featured. awards to Rhea George and Mary Virginia Monroe, plus Queen Wide Awake Cindy Gordon.
About 100 million registered cars in the United States use 14 percent of total energy. Advice includes carpooling, reducing trips by combining errands, coordinating with friends, using senior citizen vans, driving moderately, smooth acceleration, minimal idling, regular tune ups, proper tire pressure, steel-belted radials, and removing unnecessary weight to improve mileage. Conserve energy this week and beyond.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W Castle host in town with Barbara and Gary returning from a two week vacation with S Sgt. and Mrs. William S Castle at Offutt Air Force Base Nebraska. They also visited Remson Iowa with Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Hodgens. Local trips include Omaha Zoo Boys Town Grotto of Redemption West Bend. Carol Miller of Shepherdstown visited with her mother Mrs. Mary Miller. Mrs. Ralph Shay and Shirley Shay of Gladesville and Mrs. Ruth Brown of Arthurdale were guests of the Shays. The United Methodist Conference at Buckhannon was attended by Rev Kenny Stevenson and others. Stevenson reassigned to the Tunnelton Charge.
A surprise baby shower for Doris Heldreth was hosted by Joyce Compton and Marie Martin at Mrs. Martins home. Guests enjoyed gifts, cake by Judy Shackelford, and conversation while showering the mother-to-be with presents and well wishes.
Elkins district garden clubs leader Forest Trickett spoke at the Philippi Garden Club June 18 at Mellies Restaurant. The event featured a social hour, floral displays, a special cake, and remarks on district and local club projects including a flower show and park planting.
Mr and Mrs William E Stone of 6303 Roberto Drive Huntington announce the engagement of their daughter Anna Katherine to Gary Ralph Shaffer son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Shaffer of 307 School Street Grafton. An open church ceremony is planned for Saturday September 4 at Johnson Memorial United Methodist Church in Huntington.
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