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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1929
Page
13
Richard J. Reynolds a 23 year old heir from Winston Salem North Carolina was found guilty of manslaughter in an English court for a May automobile accident that killed a motorcyclist. The prosecution accused him of drunken driving and he received a five month prison sentence.
A state department of agriculture booklet titled West Virginia One of America's Most Astounding Concentrations of Power Wealth Opportunity has been received at the Sentinel office. Edited by Ross B. Johnson formerly of Grafton the publication covers highways marketing facilities fuel and power resources and various industries with a chapter on climate and living conditions.
A Taylor county report by state and deputy assessors indicates total depreciation of property assessments at 400 000 dollars with the largest single decrease in public utilities valuing 226 373 dollars. Real estate assessments for 1929 total about 12 399 030 dollars across districts including Booths Creek Court House Grafton Knottsville and Pruntytown.
City officials advocate stricter curfew enforcement after repeated youth disturbances across districts. Night Patrol reports say groups of 12 to 14 gather near Hanley's Crossing, using profane language and gambling, while older youths in alleged gang activity face warnings from Mayor King. Police aim to disband playhouses and tighten nine o'clock observance.
In Pittsburgh on August 1 six grades of Pennsylvania crude oil saw a 25 cent cut per barrel by leading purchasers. New prices list Pennsylvania grade in New York Transit Lines Bradford district oil in National Transit Lines and other Pennsylvania grades across Southwest, Eureka, and Buckeye lines with amounts ranging from 3.25 to 3.65 dollars per barrel, reflecting July 1 adjustments.
Harrison county court and county engineer met State Road Commission in Charleston to discuss delay in Oval-Rosemont Road work in exchange for county improvements on Northwestern turnpike through Salem. Also note Miss Charlotte O’Loan longtime editor of Angels Catholic publication in Detroit.
Washington August 1 two army air corps officers Capt Lowell J Smith Santa Barbara Cal and Lieut John P Righter Virginia awarded the distinguished flying cross for establishing the practicality of refueling airplanes in flight Their feat was accomplished in June 1923 when they refueled in the air for 87 hours 15 minutes
Chicago reports Ernest A. Jackson son of a former Iowa governor and real estate promoter is a defendant in a suit for separate maintenance filed by Mrs. A. Jackson. The bill filed yesterday claims habitual drunkenness and improper conduct with another woman. They wed in 1903.
Heidelberg Germany Aug. 1 Chancellor Mueller remains in Heidelberg after a medical consultation. Doctors say he cannot be moved for about three weeks and have not yet decided if a second operation will be required.
The catapulted mail panel of the North German Lloyd Bremen landed today at the maritime airdrome of Bremen. Mails were sent by motor boat to Bremerhaven and then forwarded by automobile to Bremen for afternoon delivery. The catapulting from the liner’s maiden voyage to New York functioned normally.
A sprawling wildfire about 20 miles long swept across the northwest Oconto county region near Crandon Wisconsin with five separate blazes marching along the Northwestern railroad corridor. Winds fueled the flames as they spread into forest counties and the northern Wisconsin lake country.
At Arrowe Park England on August 1 about fifty thousand Boy Scouts camped for the world jamboree marking the 21st anniversary of the organization. A four hour gale lashed the camp with rain, collapsing many tents but the scouts remained in good spirits.
Mexico City report says seven bandits were captured by a firing squad near Quila after moving along the Guadalajara Quila road, with activity noted in the area over the past months.
Maples Avenue relaying work begun last year by Tree Valley Traction Company is nearing completion this week. B W Alexander attributed delays to street conditions requiring earlier trench repair and noted the project will ease motorist travel to Grafton Park. Citizens praise the visible improvements already evident on Maple Avenue.
Federal officers raided the home of Albert Hold a wealthy contractor in a stable residential area. They reported large quantities of liquor and beer concealed on the premises. The invest began on a tip from F W Hea of the Department of Justice from Washington.
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