Community & Local Events:
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Business & Development:
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Motor Car Supply opened an outlet store in Marlinton
.
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The Stompin Creek Second Hand Store opened in Marlinton
.
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Hanover Shoe, Inc. was in discussions about a possible sale of its assets
.
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Frank Burford renewed his offer to take over Snowshoe
. He had also sold part of his coal holdings and ventured into Snowshoe.
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The Pearl S. Buck Birthplace Foundation in Hillsboro announced Dr. Louise McNeill Pease as the speaker for Author's Day
.
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The town of Hillsboro received a grant for the construction of a sewer system
.
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J.W. Milligan in Marlinton had over 10,000 ft floor space jammed with stock
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There was an advertisement for a 1920 Ford touring car for sale, or trade for a new Ford roadster
.
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Infrastructure:
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The West Virginia Department of Highways received bids for 32 highway contracts involving more than $4.1 million
.
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A Pocahontas County project involved the installation of a guard rail on 6.06 miles of the Snowshoe Access Road
.
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The sale of Snowshoe's real estate and personal property was approved by Judge Nickell Kramer
.
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Construction began on an eight and a half mile segment of the Scenic Highway, connecting with U.S. 219 near Thorny Flats
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Education:
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There was discussion about the need for more qualified teachers
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The Pocahontas County Board of Education established procedures for video and audio taping of board meetings
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The Pocahontas County Board of Education also established an improvement plan for administrators
.
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The Pocahontas County Board of Education established policies related to the separation of professional staff members
.
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The Pocahontas County Board of Education also established a performance evaluation of school personnel
.
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The Pocahontas County Board of Education also established board policy development guidelines
.
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Several teachers were named as being especially proud of leading the way in both behavior and performance
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Railroad & Transportation:
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The West Virginia Railroad Maintenance Authority held a public meeting concerning the proposed abandonment of the Greenbrier Branch of the C.&O. Railroad
. The RMA was attempting to determine the best future course for the line.
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The RMA found that only 148 cars of freight were delivered or loaded on the branch line based on 1975 data
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The C&O might request a delay of two to four weeks in the I.C.C. hearings
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The railroad stated their 1976 deficit on operating the line was $328,200
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Recreation:
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There was a mention of a fishing license, which cost one dollar
.
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There was an announcement for a revival at the Grace Independent Baptist Church
.
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Early Settlers: There is a list of early settlers on the Greenbrier River and its watershed
. The early settlers are listed by the creek on which they lived, including:
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Ewings Creek
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Beaver Lick Creek
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Great Savannah
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Locust Creek
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Sinking Creek
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Wolf Creek
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Howards Creek
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Anthony's Creek
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Falling Springs
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Weavers Knob
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Cove Creek
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Stephen Hole Branch
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Culbertson Creek
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Local Personalities:
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Harold Toothman, Vice President of Motor Car Supply, was in Marlinton to prepare the store for opening
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Judge Nickell Kramer ruled on the sale of Snowshoe property
.
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Ralph D. Keightley was appointed Special Commissioner for the sale of Snowshoe's property
.
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John Killoran was the RMA Executive Director
.
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Fred Wengenroth was the RMA's planning coordinator
.
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John Snyder was from the Office of Economic and Community Development
.
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Senator Jennings Randolph announced a construction grant for the Town of Hillsboro
.
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Steve Hunter, Larry Bradford, and John S. Reger II were recognized for their efforts related to securing a grant for the town
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Gail W. Cutlip was pastor at the Grace Independent Baptist Church
.
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Kenneth Cloud, an evangelist, was scheduled to speak at the Grace Independent Baptist Church
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Louise McNeill Pease was named as the speaker for Author's Day
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Accidents & Incidents:
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Logging & Industrial Accidents:
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There was a mention of how timber was cut and floated down Knapps Creek and the Greenbrier River to Ronceverte
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Moonshine Related Incidents:
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A man named Vandevander was found to have five half-gallon jars of moonshine
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Other Incidents
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There was discussion of how the use of moonshine can lead to murder
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