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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1933

Page

4

West Virginia Faces Relief Tug of War and Murder Case

West Virginia battles over 4 million dollar unemployment relief with Hopkins pressing state funds while Gov Kump resists calling an extraordinary session. In Buckhannon county a car tragedy yields three dead and clues tying to deputies Akers Hickman and Webb, with investigators probing a possible fourth person and floated names.

Washington West Virginia R. F.C A. H. Goff H. D. Akers Princeton W. Va O.L. Hickman Leo C. Webb Widemouth Tioga W. Va West Viginia Hopkins Kump Charleston Road Commission Grundy Virginia O. L. Hickman Nicholas County Overnor Kump Adinistration Washinton D. C Harry L. Hopkins Reces Adinistrator H.nor G. Kump

Taxpayers League cut county and school levies in WV report

Local report details committees negotiating with county court and education board to trim taxes. County levy reductions, bond debt relief, and road tax cuts yield substantial savings. Friday public meeting will reveal final results. Mention of Beaver Falls and mayoral salary note provides context on municipal budgeting.

Taxpayers League County Board of Education Court House

State budget balanced cutting expenses to income

The article notes that officials balanced the state budget and ensured expenses align with income, reflecting fiscal restraint and careful planning to avoid deficits. It highlights the achievement as a milestone in financial stewardship and outlines implications for public programs and services.

Supreme Court Hearing On County Levy Limits

A Cibell county case before the supreme court for argument on August 30 questions the right to levy beyond constitutional limits to pay debts. The proceedings focus on constitutional authority and fiscal powers of the county government in debt servicing.

Cibell County Supreme Court

Start September 11 for F1 classes before opening

The notice states classes will begin on September 11 ahead of the formal opening. It emphasizes a pre opening schedule for F1 courses and outlines forthcoming details for enrollment and timing.

Cross Word Puzzle Clues and Word Fragments From Daily News

A jumbled list of Across and Down puzzle clues and scattered word fragments. Elements mention theft, law, minerals, animals, flavors, statesmen, metals, and various incomplete terms across many categories.

Gandhi Begins Another Fast For His Cause

Poona India Aug 16 Gandhi declares a fast until death to press for better status for India's untouchables. Government offers facilities under conditions to continue his campaign. Gandhi has not yet missed meals and is expected to eat tonight. He was arrested Aug 1 and jailed in Yeroda for a year for disobedience to stop political activities.

Poona India Mahatma Gandhi Mahatma Thehatma Gandhi Yeroda

Advises Delay in Extension of Tax Levies

Charleston August 16 Assessores were advised by Tax Commissioner Fox to defer extension of tax levies on their records in preparation for collection pending court decision on the legality of levies beyond the limits of the tax amendments constitution.

Charleson Fox Cour

Trustee's Sale of Bush Estate in Taylor County WV

Public auction to sell remaining real estate of William W. Bush bankrupt on August 4 1933 at the Taylor County Court House front door. Parcels include various lands in Knottsville Grafton and Fetterman plus mineral and oil gas rights and 1 8 interest in larger tracts. Sale terms require one third cash with the rest in installments. continued to August 18 1933.

William W. Bush Taylor County West Virginia W. Vaz 1 Park~view Knottsville Dist Luzadder Plat Grafton Luzadder East Washington St Cecil Knottsville Fetterman Boothscreek Thornton Court House Theodore Bush Ada F. Bush

State University Opens Sept 18 With Freshmen Week

Morgantown WV State University begins fall term September 18 with upper class registration and freshmen week activities announced. College officials describe a full schedule fostering campus orientation and student engagement ahead of the academic term.

Morgantown West Virginia University

Garment Workers Strike Orders Hit New York

An Aug 16 strike order affecting about six garment workers began at 9 a.m. E.S.T. Today. Striker rally points are scattered through the city, making it hard to tell how widely the order will be obeyed.

New York

Hidden Door by Frank L. Packard

Colin Hewitt must warn a gang known as the club about a hijacking plot by Captain Dallaire and a schooner full of ruf fans. The Mask, a New York killer, threatens Colin, who hopes a letter may save him from danger while Germaius Trembley’s motor boat is involved.

Colin Hewitt Jos Lararre Dallaire Colin New York Lazarre Ile

Night Run to Be Club Endangers Hidden Love

Colin sails from the village aiming for Dollaire's raid while Germaine secretly aids him. On the moonlit shore he lands near the club and finds Germaine emerging from the deck, confessing love as danger closes in.

Colin Germaine Keard Mademoiselle Jacques M'Sieu Dollaire J Dollaire Cape Bolduc Jeast Lazarre Lay Fe Lazare Lagarre Be Club Maine Cascade Gure

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