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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1929
Page
4
A Grafton Sentinel column presents Bible thought and prayer centered on devotion and sacrifice. It discusses faith in Christ, the promise of everlasting life, and the value of charity toward family and neighbors, reflecting the period voice of the paper. The piece blends religious reflection with local community interest.
A community report praises the Salvation Army for hosting a short camp for about twenty five boys and girls from local homes. Observers mention bright faces at supper and children at play, noting Capt. Arnold and staff warmly welcome visitors. The camp sits near Stone House with a county road improved recently, extending stone base and crushed pottery refuse for miles.
Col Edward R Bradley, noted Kentucky breeder, denounces betting on horses as ruinous to the sport and warns wagering damages both men and the racing industry. He calls racing a constant fight against the percentage and says bets are a financial liability for insiders.
A column urges merchants to use advertising for seasonal sales and notes Near East Reliefs recent dissolution and impact. It details inter American migration trends, a Palais de France project in New York, and a call for youth employment and schooling with a letter from Mrs Boylen seeking a good home for a 12 year old boy.
A bundle of notices announces lienholder claims against Delmar Coal Company with Sept 27 1929 filing deadline, plus fiduciary accounts for guardians and trustees pending settlement. Commissioners are directed to summarize assets, debts, and rent from receivership, detailing property, loans, and expected payments in the ongoing chancery proceedings.
The New York State Department of Health reports car accidents in 1927 killed 18.3 per 100000 in New York City and 26.6 per 100000 in the rest of the state, far higher than typhoid 2, measles 7, and diphtheria 13.6. The piece questions complacency and calls for drastic action.
Editor Howard H Holt notes neglect of sidewalk steps and streets above Knotts Ave weeds and grass have nearly covered the steps from Wilford St to Juemont St. Ditch conditions contribute to the blight in the area, urging taxpayers to respond.
The article reports Snowden arguing the British demand is overvalued while allied creditors seek a compromise. It notes postponed full sessions at The Hague, hopes for a Young Plan resolution, and leaders Briand Henderson Stresemann planning to stay to finish talks into midweek with an offer around 76 percent of Britain’s claimed amount.
A Panty report states Chinese ashore fired on the U S S Panay and the commander was prepared to return fire if attacks intensified. No further action followed and American sailors were reportedly returned to the Panay. A separate item notes a barber and banker in Lawton Oklahoma prefer a morning foot race to the Hollywood diet, joining a run‑an‑hour club before breakfast.
Court orders require attendance by all parties at 9:00 p m on September 27 1929 in the First National Bank building Grafton West Virginia with books papers vouchers and evidences to aid the special commissioner in complying with the orders. If not completed the proceedings will continue at the same time and place until finished.
In Wheeling West Virginia on August 23 Rev L A Watkins was re elected president of the West Virginia Colored Baptist Association Raleigh named as the 1930 convention site Other officers include Rev William Muse Montgomery first vice president Rev J B Easton Lorado second vice president Rev J W Brown Firmont third vice president Rev J W Robinson St Albans recording secretary Rev J J Turner Montgomery corresponding secretary Rev W A Pittard Welch statistical secretary Rev D C Deans Montgomery auditor Rev Alexander Gregory Gary treasurer The Oklahoma Southwestern Railway plans to tear up tracks as business in the territory has declined.
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