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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1930

Page

4

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River Bath Dispute Sparks Civil Rights Debate

A local letter denounces police action barring colored youths from swimming at a river site near Maple Avenue, arguing it violates the 14th Amendment and infringes equal rights. The piece condemns discrimination, calls for white and colored citizens to share public spaces, and urges respect for due process and liberty.

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County Court car deal prompts editor’s critique

A Letter to the Editor exposes a tangled county spending tale in Grafton West Virginia. It alleges County Court illegally funded a state policeman’s car via Warder Garage, notes a $100 bill approved July 1930 then paid August 4 1930, and accuses officials of favoritism and improper charges labeled Robbery. The piece questions public accountability and urges scrutiny of local boards and elected officials.

Editor Sentinel Jimmie Jones U. S. Senate Sammy Waller H. K. Debendarfer Warder Debendarfer Ee Court Charles H. Warder Jones Oole Cole Grafton Park White Oak Inn Clarksburg Count Highland

World War Hero Quietest Maine To Head Army Leathernecks

Washington dispatch describes Major General Douglas MacArthur as United States Army chief of staff pick and Brigadier General Fuller as Marine Corps commandant. MacArthur, 50, decorated and tireless, led the Rainbow division in France and is known for outdoor and athletic interests. Fuller, 60, a quiet, media shy leader, famed for measured speech and steadiness, is the Marine Corps commandant designate.

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Morgantown Charges Over False Pretense Against Dr Stone and Philippe

Morgantown Dr W W Stone and George C Phillipe were arrested on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses after an inquiry into a lodge they allegedly organized. Valley School district trims levy 17 cents raising total school tax despite valuation logs show $200,009.

Morgantown W. W. Stonestreet George C. Phillipe Masontown Valley

Court Refuses County Jery 15 Cent Tot In General Fund

Charleston drought data estimate loss to farmers in the state at 25000000 forwarded to Governor Conley in Washington for use in conference with President Hoover. Princeton Judge George L Dillard nominated for re election by both parties at judicial convention. Marshall County Judge comments on public perception of courts. Marshall County officers face salary cuts and road engineer issues. Bugs Moran ousted by Capone, with Ted Newberry as lieutenant. Johnson DA discusses crime bureau cooperation. State penitentiary conditions worsen with loss of prison contract plants. Evans Lead Company incorporated. William Hereford McGinnis dies in hospital. James Barnett dies from gunshot wounds. Benjamin Davis dies in hospital from burns after tank incident.

Charleston Conley Washington Hoover Princeton George L. Dillard Mercer County Criminal Court Moundsville Marshall County Enesor Mies Crime Commission Belfiy Scarface al Capone Bugs Moran North Side Ted Newberry George E. Q. Johnson Chicago Pellate Court Supreme Courts

Judge Promises Action to Jail Gangsters and Lawyers

Chicago August 13 A judge pressed police captains to hunt down all gangsters in their precincts including those on the cabal commission list titled Who's Hood and to jail both criminals and their lawyers on technical grounds. The conference with North Side captains highlighted firm enforcement steps.

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Protest High Food Prices Spark Wholesale Market Debate

New York aug 18 commission merchants and produce buyers at auction sales of wholesale vegetable markets said there is no reason for high prices due to drought. They blamed retailers for boosting prices, noting plentiful supplies and efficient transport. They cited many projects run by Tennessee 4-H clubs with 25 421 participants.

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Nimrod Gus Gilbert Wins Gold Lined Grouse Treasure

Boise Idaho August 13 Gus Gilbert shoots three gold lined grouse on the Boise River trip. He nets a gold nugget the size of a lima bean found in a grouse gizzard. North Carolina reports 52 licensed cotton warehouses with total capacity around 200000 bales.

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Public notice of probate and marital dispute in West Virginia

The notice includes a divorcees complaint and a claim of cruelty from Cora Lee Poe toward her husband John H Poe. It also lists Belle Mayle as administratrix of Frank H Mayle deceased and names multiple heirs and corporate defendants. The proceeding, in Taylor County Circuit Court, references August 18 1930 and the Taylor County Bank building in Grafton West Virginia.

John H. Poe Cora Lee Poe Circuit Court Taylor County West Virginia Belle Mayle Frank H. Mayle Rosie DeCost Isabelle Mayle James Mayle Dorsey Mayle Hubert Mayle Martha Mayle Corder Mayle John, Mayle Helen Mayle Nnfant Belya Mayle Samuel Mayle Fred DeCost Phen Crosten W. R. Tabler Merchants and Mechanics’Savings Bank Corporation Grafton Banking and ‘Trust Company G. T. Bartlett Bartlett Funeral Company Ellsworth McVicker Winfield Mayle J. Guy Allender L. D. Griffin Merchants and Mechanics Savings Bank Circuit Court of Taylor County Bank City of Gratton

Decree of reference in Mayle estate case issued

On May 20 1980 a decree of reference in the estate of Frank H Mayle in Taylor County West Virginia directs the commissioner to report an account of personal and real estate owned at death. It requires listing debts, payables, and priorities plus the description and location of real property. The order sets attendance with books and vouchers and notes possible adjournments. Dated July 21 1930 and attorney J Guy Allender.

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Trustees Sale Of Louise Garment Show Estate

Trustee A613 W Morgan announces a public auction of all merchandise and personal property belonging to the Louise Garment Show estate. The sale, held under O E B Wyckoff referee in bankruptcy, takes place August 16 at 62 West Main Street Grafton West Virginia, starting 1 30 p m. Written bids may be submitted prior to the sale.

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