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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1932
Page
6
The article reports that union barber prices in Grafton remain at 25 cents for shaves and 50 cents for haircuts despite a local vote to cut prices by 60 percent. A second meeting followed, a telegram to the national officer was sent, and the price change failed to take effect by August 1.
The War Cry Aug 6 memorializes Guy D Haymond who died suddenly in his store office on June 16. The tribute praises the former state legislator and Salvation Army friend, notes his city county and state service, and describes his passing after a meeting with the Army executive and advisory board the evening before.
Mr and Mrs Ira Grimm of 55 Addison street are recovering at home after an automobile crash on Webster pike near the county road. They suffered two broken injuries and bruises, were treated at City Hospital, and taken there by the Philippi Grafton bus. The other driver D Ruckman denied high speed, saying his car skidded on the curve. The Grimms, married last winter, are natives of Trapp Springs.
Senator Borah argued the United States should lead in world affairs to end national depression through cooperative action. He said debt cancellation should come only with assurances of disarmament and a lasting settlement of German reparations, trade expansion, and unemployment reduction for global prosperity.
Seabury argues the charges against Walker stem from his prior term and should not justify removal, calling the scene a sorry sight as the governor insists political considerations will not sway his decision while presidential campaigning is delayed by the case.
The report outlines a capitation tax scale for stores, with additional brackets for larger holdings, and notes debate over assessors’ compensation. It covers road bills favoring state rights over counties, a special calendar for a West Virginia House session, and proposed salary and fee changes for county officials, prosecutors, and city officials amid a push for efficiency.
Charleston Aug 4 Delegates passed a bill to abolish the county sealer of weights and measures and hand duties to the sheriff. Del egate Hinerman urged keeping the office, warning the sheriff’s time is limited. A bill to broaden Governor Conley’s call and utility rate measures failed. Auditor Lawson faced House censure over a mileage dispute with Barnhart calling for Lawson and Treasurer Johnson to explain.
Preliminary reports indicate a young woman living with her parents was assaulted and strangled. Francis Nash, a one year old bachelor who lived nearby, was held as a suspect as state police sought the missing body after the discovery. Nash vanished for safety amid public fear and conflicting alibi notes about scratches on his face.
The body of Miss Sanford was found head first in a six foot hole in a cellar floor. A gunny sack, belt, and cord were used to bind and conceal her, found with sand covering the body. Coroner Rupert Stevens ordered autopsy. three doctors saw strangulation as cause but avoided saying she was assaulted. Corroborating details emerged as investigators inspected the nearby vacant house and a spade found at the exterior steps.
West Washington street residents John Kunst Robert Conley and Kenneth Slaton along with Gilbert Nicodemus from St Charles street are home from training camps at Fort Thomas Kentucky Fort Thaman and Fort Ind. August plans include Mrs B W Knotts Mrs A L Blue visiting Blueville residents spending time in Clarksburg and Washington area. Robert F. Gerkin will vacation in August with his mother Nellie Gerkin of East Washington street before returning to Northern Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago.
President Hoover accepts the resignation of Robert Patterson Lamont as secretary of commerce and appoints Roy Dikeman Chapin of Detroit to the post. Chapin, chairman of Hudson Motor Car Company, was en route to Detroit when the appointment was announced amid a cabinet reshuffle.
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