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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1930
Page
8
The Women’s Study club of Frey Kansas plans a marker at the site of a former hotel where Abraham Lincoln once stayed in 18. The project highlights local history and honors the president’s visit era.
John C. Gulliher, a prominent Mar ple Run farmer, urges a leftward route for the Grafton Halleck Morgantown road to avoid Marion county split. Landowners consent to a free right of way if the road proceeds through G. E. Brown and Mary Zinn lands toward Maple Run and Halleck, with bids advertised for grading this fall.
East area residents urge the state road commission to buy the right of way and compensate claims so the road turns left to serve the community. Marion county auction court officials reportedly did not oppose the project, contrary to some beliefs, as supporters insist the road is desired.
Construction on the Main street curve near Wilna Brothers garage reduces accidents as drivers slow for the work. State Road Commission bids opened in Charleston for the largest project ever, deciding where the company moves. Finishing the cut off will divert through traffic from downtown and spur development in Grafton and surrounding areas including Hill, Blueville, Feterman, and access via Route 56. Halleck road completion is expected to draw more visitors to Grafton, making it a hub of a growing good road network.
New York Aug 26 The failure of warring Chinese tongs to end their murderous strife led Police Commissioner Mulrooney to urge the United States district attorney to round up and deport all Chinese found unlawfully in the city. The recommendation was sent from the county district attorney, endorsing federal action after fresh tong clashes 10 days earlier.
Col and Mrs Lindbergh plan a brief visit to the national air races in Chicago after New York engagements. They will not fly today due to pressing duties here and will make only a short stay when they go.
Washington August 26 bankers from drought affected states met with President Hoover seeking funds and credit to aid water-starved farmers. The National Drought Relief Committee outlined financing through state or local credit corporations delivering loans via intermediate credit banks. Representatives from Virginia Ohio Alabama Arkansas Mississippi Indiana Missouri Illinois Kentucky Texas and more planned to attend.
The Public Service Commission approves faster mail distribution for Morgantown and nearby towns. Star routes will run between Green Springs and Petersburg West Virginia replacing trains 62 and 65. Dillner case involves a kidnapping charge after he fled U S 8 Tennessee in 1927 and confessed plans to abduct a girl and raise her as his daughter.
Public Service Commission on August 21 announced that trains 42 and 43 between Morgantown and the M. K. Junction would be discontinued soon. The railway mail service on these lines will be replaced by star routes, said B G Watt, chief of the roadway mail service in this district. Star routes will extend from Morgantown to the junction and surrounding areas.
On a rural road a kidnapper incident unfolds with a chase into woods as crowds of posters, wealthy farmers, and neighbors react with mixed fear and elation. Sheriff Barney Maxwell leads a search effort while two neighbors accompany him, aiming to recover a daughter.
A fire alarm at about 3:00 a.m. drew firefighters to the Statner home on West Washington street. An iron and cooking utensils burned, while chemicals helped extinguish the flames. Firefighters responded after the ward number was given. the blaze damaged the ironing area and kitchen items.
The Mosart Glee Club of Grafton, a large group of singers, will appear on radio station WMMN Fairmont Thursday between unspecified hours and 10 o'clock. YMGA director R E Hughes leads the effort assisted by D W Evans. The program aims to appeal to all listeners and will air from West Mary Street M B church morning and again Thursday evening. About members perform, with Miss Margaret and Mr Purves noted in local ties.
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