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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1933

Page

4

Pray for the Rulers and Prison Labor Policy Debate

A long readers’ letter condemns a highway robbery amid economic distress and praises police for swift action. It argues for state use of prison labor in clothing and shoe manufacture, critiques federal limits on inter state prison goods, and calls for governors to expand productive work in prisons and counties. The piece also notes state police patrols on highways and political tensions shaping law enforcement roles.

Lown Date Penitentiary Moundsville Sulien State Road Department

Grain futures fight narrows price swings and fuels debate

The grain trade presses for deregulation while officials seek limits on daily futures moves and higher margins. A Chicago action challenges the grain futures act as Roosevelt orders reporting of large wheat trades. Historical data shows suspensions hurting prices, with short selling rising during that period.

Frank I. Weller Associated Press Washington Grain Futures Administration Department of Agriculture Chicago Supreme Court of the United States Supreme Court Chicago Board of Trade Chicago Exchange Roosevelt J. W. T. Duvel

LOST On Warder Hill Pig Missing Since August

A two month old black pig about 35 pounds is missing from Warder Hill. A reward is offered for return or information. Call 567-R and check 117-25.

Warder Hill

State policy shifts aim to balance college athletics reform

The Fairmont Times notes the state board of education moving toward equalizing athletic opportunities across state colleges and teacher training schools. It supports intramural sports to broaden participation while preserving varsity competition among schools and dates the policy as aligning with Fairmont College's long-standing stance on athletics.

State Board of Education Fairmont College Pairmont Times

West Liberty appoints Bartell under new state policy

The state board of education endorses a shift in athletic emphasis toward physical education for most students. Joseph A. Bartell, formerly East Fairmont high school's physical education director, is named athletic coach at West Liberty State Teachers College. The policy prioritizes mass participation over varsity prominence.

Joseph A. Barttell West Liberty State Teachers College State Board of Education W. W.trent Bartell East Fairmont High School State Board Fairmont State College

Trustee Sale in Bush Bankruptcy Lands Auctioned in Taylor WV

Public auction will offer the remaining real estate of William W. Bush a bankrupt with a one fourth undivided interest in multiple parcels in Taylor County West Virginia and other districts including several buildings and mineral lands. Terms require one third cash and two installments with notes and title retained until paid. Also offered are accounts receivable and additional undivided interests in land and minerals. The sale continues August 18 1933 at the courthouse in Taylor County with trustee W Merle Watkins and notices of related transport route hearings.

William W. Bush Jock Parkview Knottsville Dist Luzadder Grafton Washington St Cecil Knottsville Fettersman Boothscreek Thornton Fetterman Court House Theodore Bush Ada F. Bush

Notice of Hearing by Railway Express Agency Inc

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned Railway Express Agency Incorporated of New York initiates a hearing regarding the matter stated in the decree or order, with details to be provided in subsequent publication and through official channels.

R Undersigned Railway Express Agency, Incorporated of New York

The Fog Bound Rescue at Bonaventure Beach

Colin Hewitt and Germaine Tremblay drift through dense fog after a boat collision on Bonaventure Beach. He carries her ashore, she calms him with resolve, and they debate rest vs danger as darkness and uncertainty close in. Colin senses deeper feelings but fears revealing them while a distant threat lurks.

Olin Germaine Alos Colin Gbb Gaspé Joseph Lavarra Germaine Tremblay Bonaventure Bowton Quebec Butch Connal

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