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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1934
Page
4
The item lists the Hess and Editorial Offices located at 102 Latrobe Street in Grafton West Virginia. It provides telephone lines for the Business Department 185 R and the Editorial or News Department 580 Grafton Printing Co Job Department 185 R.
The article outlines federal plans for a flood control and hydroelectric dam on the Tygarts Valley River just above the city. It notes expected three year employment, regional economic impact, safety questions, and calls for independent review of plans by city, county, and state authorities before construction. It also mentions Salvation Army postings, August moon, and welfare funding shortages affecting unemployment and dependents in the county.
A letter argues against a three days a week plan for county administration. It estimates $4,000 monthly to run an admin and directory force for 1,500 people, and urges expanding work days to cover more workers with subsistence pay. It notes unsafe crime coverage in Chicago and criticizes local taxpaying citizens for not reviewing county estimates. It calls for better use of Bluemont Cemetery funds to beautify and improve the burial grounds as a civic asset.
Randolph Review analyzes how government and its bureaus push free publicity through press offices while charging for activities. It condemns newspapers for offering space and commercial agencies for free ad scenarios, notes Century of Progress awareness, and urges publicity control and editor cooperation.
Two gangs of masked bandits robbed the Bank of Malone at noon, netting 4052 dollars in silver and currency before fleeing in a sedan with a Georgia license plate. In Clayton, five robbers shattered security and escaped with 1200 to 1500 dollars. their trail was tracked to Cornelia, Georgia, where it went cold.
A note about The American weekly feature on Poldi the dog detective who aided Vienna police in solving baffling mysteries. The piece promotes reading the August 26 Baltimore American weekly issue for full details, with copies available from newsboys or dealers.
Downie Bros Circus brings a full equine program to the old fair grounds with 30 Dancing Horses led by Marion Shuford on Kentucky Mann, Liberty Horses, Arabian mounts, Paint Ponies, and trained Shetland ponies in three rings. A noon street parade precedes performances, while transport plans affect local school pupils.
Judge Hughes outlines a dedication schedule with 11 a.m. band concert by the 201st Infantry, luncheon at the Methodist Episcopal Church, 1 p.m. Masontown band, 1:30 p.m. 201st Infantry band, 2 p.m. America and invocation, 2:30 p.m. new county court house presentation by John E. Jenkins and A G Hughes, dedicatory address by Judge John Barton Payne, national anthem to close. Governor Kump and state officials invited. Preston County bar and court attendees noted.
Miss Arlene McDaniel Miss Mildred Keefover and Miss Catherine Leach are introduced as new teachers. The board voted to close two rural schools Keener near Blueville and Robinson in Flemington district due to low attendance, diverting Keener pupils elsewhere.
President Luke B Ross Mayd Shriver and Dr J J Kantian were elected as delegates to the state Kiwanis convention to be held in Huntington in October for four states West Virginia Virginia and Pennsylvania. Alternates include Joseph L Evans Jr Dr C Shafer and T C Klein. The Clarksburg club hosts a divisional meeting at Jacksons Mills Priday with a 3 p m sports program a 6 30 p m dinner a program after dinner and a 9 p m dance.
The Unemployed Council's welfare committee met with Administrator Simon J. Friedman who said he could not act. The conference included the county welfare unit whose members govern FERA matters. Secretary Ernest Lee announced plans to seek a charter for Grafton council.
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