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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1930
Page
4
Fragmented newswire notice from Associated Press boilerplate. The readable lines indicate publication rights and advertising guidance with missing details and corrupted phrases.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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