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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1933
Page
4
The article reports taxpayer concerns over school district finances, a disputed $50,000 cash balance, and a 4 cent levy to cover debts, while stressing adequate funding for transportation and salaries. It cites local editorials defending the board's plan, condemning rumors, and urging prudent budgeting amid economic pressures.
The piece discusses hoped for coal code agreement in the trade and Gov. Murray’s plan for consolidating Oklahoma higher education into a single system, funded by the Carnegie Foundation. It also notes a potential merger of Chicago University and Northwestern University, detailing anticipated efficiency and broader impact.
A Clarksburg Exponent Telegram piece cites a doctor who argues nudism is promoted by various groups for reasons beyond nature. He says nudism is not purely subconscious and notes no successful segregated nudist camps. He warns nude cults threaten civilization and urges progress through proper clothing and color psychology.
The Red Cross Y M C A swimming program for colored adults and children at Grafton Park drew complaints from a local colored pastor who urged the paper to state that no offense was intended. Committee head Frank Collins says no discrimination was meant and urges colored youths to attend, with instructors managing back-to-back classes and prompt retirements to allow the next group to use the water.
The Charleston Daily Mail reports on NRA discussions about coal under the Blue Eagle code. Operators argue most fields are nonmailable and seeking a workable framework.
Colin Hewitt thwarts a gun attack during a chaotic nightclub scene linked to the Mask and its agents. Benny Malone and Harry the Lynx orchestrate a quick exit as Spinelli’s men fire into the floor. Colin, gear in hand, slips away toward safety after a tense confrontation between rival operatives.
Stolen goods from Standard Supply Company's Flemington store, including shirts shoes cigarettes chewing gum and canned goods, were partially recovered by State Troopers Wamsley and Hefner. About two thirds of the loot found under a Pentecostal church building. Lawrence Whitehair 22 was arrested and later released for insufficient evidence after confessing complicity. A mine search for the remaining merchandise proved fruitless.
The Grafton Co-Operative Store a corporation to the Circuit Court of Taylor issued a decree exposing its real estate to liens. All persons holding liens on any part of the real estate must file their claims at the office in the Tx Building Grafton Taylor County on or before September 1 1933. Dated August 2 1933. M Musgrove.
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