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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1936

Page

2

County Loans Announced To Taylor County Farmers

Federal land bank and land bank commissioner loans to Taylor county farmers from May 1933 through July 1 totalled over 24000 dollars. E P Crider vice president of the Federal Land Bank of Baltimore, cites 17 loans in three years with most funds refinancing old debts and a growing share financing farm purchases.

Federal Land Bank and Land Bank Commissioner Taylor County E. P. Crider Federal Land Bank of Balimore Farm Credit Administration Federal Land Bank Land Bank Commissioner West Virginia Land Bank Commissioner

War dead honored as project tour and band concert

A civic gathering led by Ralph H. Cline toured Hazel Atlas Glass and the National Cemetery with wreaths laid by Commander Van Zandt. The VFW band from Clarksburg under Al Swain performed, joined by Nan Johnson and Scott Martin, amid talks by local officials and veterans group leaders.

Ralph H. Cline B. and O. Railroad Company National Cemetery Hazel-Atlas Glass Factory Robert Knotts van Zandt Tygarts Dam B. C. Fowlkes V. F. W. Band V. F P. W. Band Clarksburg al Swain Nan Johnson Fairmont Roosevelt Dick Dolan Cline Scott Martin Beech Street West Virginia Martin

Radio Schedule Highlights From 6 to Midnight

Radio listings show NBC CBS and WLW airings across the evening with musical ensembles, orchestras, vocalists, and dramatic readings. Notable entities include familiar stations WAVE WLW KDKA WGN WCPO WMMN WSM and performers such as Rudy Dorr, Judy Starr, Lionel Lewis, and Vincent Lopez orchestras.

NBC Amos Andy CBS Loretta Lee WCPO KDKA Wlw—Johnsons Transradio Uncle Ezra WLW Clint Nobel WGN Palmer KMOX Renfrew of the Mounted WGBF Taraan Edwin C. Hill Russell Dorr Lum & Abner Charioteers Judy Starr Southsingers Wowo Secratary Hawkins KDA Dan Sylvia WTAM Rubinoff Barney Rapp WMMN Hy C. Geis Jean Dickinson Pick & Pat Benny Kruger Abe Lyman Oliver Smith Barnlee Claire WSM Margaret Speaks Daly Three Queens Jack Blondo Wills WLAC Harry Horlith Howard Price Romany Singers Greater Minstrels Malcolm Claire Bill Childs Joe Parsons Billy White William Hogue Francis Craig Nbc—Great Lakes Sammy Fulier Johnny Albright Judy Allen Leafer WJZ Ink Spots Wave—Melody Band Bernie Cummins Orches Magnolia Blossoms Wgn—Follies Starlight and Dreams Pick Pat Bernie Cummin al Donahue WMAQ Jesse Crawford Vincent Lopez Shandor Henry Busse Riley & Fawley Cbs—Lopez Orchestra Jimmy Monaco Herman Middleman Ore Charlie Barnett Wgn—Dance Orchestra Joe Reichman Wcky Fletcher Henderson Orc Edna Sellers Kine Joe Sanders Malcolm Tate

Death of Hotel Woman Linked to Fire Escape Attacks

Detectives found three major clues in the Attleboro hotel killing case. Bloody fingerprints on the bed, a notebook dropped by a prowler, and a canvas shoe imprint on a window sill. The 50 year old victim, Lillian Guild, was beaten and found by Trammell the Grand Trunk dining car steward after a trip to Michigan.

Complien Page Vave Trammell Grand Trunk Railroad Michigan John Bon William Schmacher Lillian Guild Attleboro Mass Florence Thompson Castle Devonshire Hotel James Thompson

TRACE SHELLS Continued From Page One Murder Scene

Witness accounts differ on weapon and car as gunfire wounded several near A B Grasty's beer garden. Victims were taken to Welch, with four seriously hurt remaining under care. Lula Blount reports a man in a car leaped out asking directions to a person with a foreign accent.

Richard Graham Charles Howell Marie Cheshire Pyles Pierce Welch Yukon Lula Blount A. B. Grasty

Tax burden on oil industry praised by official

A state official outlines a staggering oil tax figure of 1 125 246 000 dollars, equating to about 1 000 dollars per year for roughly a million workers. The figure, said to be verifiable in public tax records, is cited as a weighty contribution to highway transportation and government revenue. The discussion also mentions other topics briefly.

William C. Lawson H.C. Haller G. W. Blaney Homer Wilson Dallas H. Wolfe A. H. Robyn United States Congress House of Delegates Scommunitu

Income gains stretch beyond 1929 rise to 1932 payments

The report notes that since 1929 income paid out has exceeded income produced with a shortfall of $628,000,000 last year compared to an $8,817,000,000 figure for 1932. Salaries remain the biggest item in payouts as the excess persists.

Inflation and business income distribution described

The passage explains that income produced reflects operating deficits or surpluses, with earnings paid as employee compensation comprising about 64 to 68 percent. It notes the remainder goes to dividends, interest, and withdrawals by business owners as the next largest category.

State Road Commission Sealed Proposals WV 1936

West Virginia State Road Commission invites sealed bids in Charleston for two projects in Taylor County. United States Works Program Grade Crossing W P G 151 C and State Project 151 C include Thornton Overhead Bridge spans and approaches with cement concrete paving. Bids due September 1, 1936, at 10:00 A M. Certification checks required. A. Lyle Fleshmen, Secretary. August 17 and 24.

State Real Commission of West Virginia Charleston United States Works Program Taylor County Thornton State Road Commission OF A. Lyle Fleshman

Notice of personal debt responsibility declaration

Fay M. Matheny declares she will not be responsible for debts contracted by anyone other than herself. The notice references dates August 3, 1910, August 10, and August 17 and asserts individual accountability.

Fay M. Matheny

For Immediate Sale Frank M. Price Property in Grafton

Store and dwelling combination in Fetterman western half of lot 155. Located in Taylor County West Virginia. Offered for immediate sale. Submit bids now to J A Harrell Receiver First National Bank Belington WV. 61-T1

Fetterman Grafton Taylor County W. Va Frank M. Price J. A. Harrell First National Bank Belington

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