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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1930

Page

5

Flemington Tax Levy Estimate For 1930 Adopted

The Flemington Town Council of Taylor County West Virginia met August 12 1930 to set the tax levy for the current year. They approved estimated receipts of 2782.89 and 415.00 plus delinquentayment and other items, with a levy of 2387.89 and a proposed rate of fifty cents for municipal purposes on a total assessed property value of 473579.00 across real estate personal property and public utilities. Stanley Fleming recorder D L Freeze John O Knight I D Martin J Monroe attended and Fleming certified the order on August 13 1930.

State of West Virginia Taylor Flemington Taylor County Stanley Fleming D. L. Freeze John O. Knight I. D. Martin J. Monroe Tlowery Ficraington W. Va

Fetterman District Education Budget Hearing August 1930

At a regular session of the Fetterman district board of education in Taylor county on the second Tuesday in August 1930 the board prepared an estimate of the levy needed for the current year. Present were M. L. Devers and William Brown. The elementary school maintenance fund accounts show receipts from the sheriff and expected expenditures for transportation, new buses, furniture, maintenance, fuel, water, lights, janitor supplies, teachers supplies, patches and tasks totaling multiple items.

Board of Education Fetterman Taylor County M. L. Devers William Brown Paatohs Tasll West Virginia Taylor Knottaville Board of Education of A. B. Shroyer W. A. Woodyard E. J. Glover Sheriff Booths Creek Donley B. Bennett C. T. Reynolds Flemington Secon B. C W. B.drainer Howard Burton

Knottsville District Budget Estimate For 1930 In Taylor County West Virginia

The Knott sville District Board of Education met August 1930 to prepare the tax levy estimates for the current fiscal year. It lists receipts from delinquents and sheriff, disbursements for transportation, furniture, maintenance, and salaries including janitors and the secretary. The document includes fund outlines for Elementary Maintenance, Elementary Teachers, High School Teachers, and a New Building and Improvement fund with totals and levy rates. It certifies adherence to prior orders dated August 12, 1930, signed by Blanche Swisher, Secretary.

West Virginia Taylor Knottsville J. Blanche Swisher Board of Education Knottaville Blanche Swisher Taylor County Text_ Books Fe ‘Man Towit Ed S. Ga Fetterman Gans Fetterman District Malenohie

Booths Creek District Levy Estimates and Certifications 1930

West Virginia Taylor County Booths Creek District school board outlines levy needs for elementary and high school funds, new building and improvement fund, and state receipts. It cites totals, proposed levy rates, balances due from the sheriff, and certified conformity to August 12 1930 orders, with secretary A C Morris signing.

State of West Virginia Taylor Booths Creek

Flemington District Budget Report Aug 12 1930

Flemington district Taylor County schedules current year disbursements and receipts by fund. totals show amounts raised by levy for elementary maintenance high school and new building funds, with sheriff funds, delinquent taxes and outstanding orders. certificate of secretary C W Bailey confirms conformity with board orders.

Shaw Endorses Gloomy Dean's Death Proposal

London Aug 19 George Bernard Shaw endorsed Dean Inge of St Pauls suggestion that condemned murderers should be offered a chance for self destruction. He argued a condemned man should be given poisons and be told a day of hanging. if not dead by then, he would face execution. He praised killers who die by their own hand as saving trouble and expense.

London George ‘Bernard Shaw Dean Inge St. Paul's Dean Shaw

Vacation Period Proves Not So Ordinary For Brooks

Hammond Indiana August 19 The local notes reveal Mr and Mrs Steve Brooks returned from a trip to Southern Illinois but their return was marked by startling discoveries His house had burned his radio stolen a neighbor s cat ate the canary and Mrs Brooks fur coat and seven dresses disappeared He also noted basement lights were left burning to police

Hammond Ind Steve Brooks I Ilinois Brooks

Million and Half As State Aid For Schools at Meet

Charleston August 19 State Superintendent W C Cook announced the distribution of 1500000 as state aid to schools and a 4000 apportionment for the state water commission to continue its activities The aid matches last year’s level while the excess comes from the general school fund All districts receiving aid must levy 70 cents per 100 dollars for elementary teachers fund and any deficit will be supplemented by aid funds The water commission funds cover outstanding bills and ongoing needs for the coming year

Charleston State Water Commission Bunch of Public Works W. C. Cook Cook Tsdale Theiommission

Senate Race Heats Up With Hodges Candidacy

In a tight GOP primary race for United States senator William V Hodges, former national treasurer, seeks the Senate seat. Hodges mounts a campaign in a volatile state contest with party backing and clear policy contrasts.

Associated Priai William V. Hodges United States

Armada of Air to Welcome National Air Races In Chicago

An armada of privately owned aircraft from the South and Southwest will fly into Chicago on Friday to welcome the entrants in the National Air Races. About 80 ships are expected to gather near downtown with army and navy squadrons joining nine corps ships for the noon overflight. Leading American aviators Charles A. Lindbergh Frank Hawks and Richard E. Byrd are among the guests invited to attend.

Chicago SullLot Louis Army Navy Europe Charles A. Lindbergh Iain Frank Hawks Rear Uilarl Richard E. Byrd America

Weston Glass Factory Operates After Brief Shutdown

The Weston Glass Factory began operating again after a brief shutdown for repairs. Workers expected to boost output to meet accumulated orders, with many hires planned as production resumes at the Weston Buckh Pike facility and nearby plants report strong business.

Weston Glass Factory Weston Weston Glass C. A. Borchert

Lightning Fatality Strikes Abilene Farm Night Farm Fire

A lightning strike at an Abilene Kansas farm killed several people during milking night. Mrs Landis was not injured while J B Landis and others nearby perished in the incident.

Abilene, Kany Mre J.B. Landiser

Vermont mystery case shocks Rutland after rumored suicide

In St Albans Vermont J Packard is tied to a strangled or suspected suicide case involving her late spouse from Rutland. Authorities reportedly consider the case now a mystery with revised statements surrounding death by own action and potential remarriage.

J. Packard St. Albans Foviand Rutland

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