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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1933
Page
6
A provided notice outlines Associated Press rights and publication rules. It specifies exclusive rights for dispatches credited to the paper and reserves rights for medical dispatches. It also lists advertising deadlines for early and late editions and removal orders or changes due by 6:00 p.m. the prior evening.
In a special session debate, Taylor County seeks favorable senatorial and congressional placement amid shifting plans and rivalries. Proposals from the Johnson measure favor a fourteenth district by pairing Taylor with adjacent counties for a joint delegate, while congressional maps keep Taylor in the First District. Debates hinge on population rules, district lines, and preserving historical associations.
A fragmentary report notes continued discussions on wine makers with a probable hearing ahead. No clear names, dates, or places are readable, but the text indicates pending official action and unfinished final touches.
A travel diary recounts a 692 mile midday push from Chicago through Topeka and Manhattan to Fort Riley and Salina, detailing park scenes, large towns, and the wind on the Kansas plains. The author notes Abilene and Ellsworth landmarks, prairies, and a windstorm blamed on Texas hot wind, ending with a welcoming visit to Will’s home and a relaxed evening after the long trip.
End of the week notes discuss Alcohol Admin policies for distillers and importers, with Anti-Saloon League calling its 27th annual convention in Washington January 7 to 10. Tax questions loom as the Treasury eyes rates likely rising liquor tax and beer surcharges amid possible separate revenue legislation. A Tampa case mentions a restraining order against city market price controls for clothing, which was denied.
In a rough Canadian North settlement near Russian Lake Curt and his partner Paul 51 Claire rescue Sonya Nichols from vile foes. Sonya recounts the Cossack post history with torture and tribute, detailing the original settlement and years of conflict.
Curt and Sonya explore the Old Fort massacre room where eight Cossacks died and Klosphees sealed their brutal act. The scene recalls a brutal Russian purge, provoking Sonya’s fiery rebuke as Curt contends with a tense moment and a growing rift between them.
West Virginia will fund an adults education program with 13200 allocated for reading and writing classes and related efforts. About 330 teachers will serve roughly 4950 adults, with salaries ranging 45 to 75 dollars monthly. Nursery schools will hire 75 teachers for 750 preschoolers.
The Commissioner of Accounts, John K. Burdett, notes final settlements for fiduciary accounts. Dorsey L. Robison administers the estate of Hazel Robison deceased, with settlement dated August 19, 1932. Sallie Davidson administers Mary M. Davidson deceased, settlement dated October 7, 1932. Reese W. Hilkey administers the will of Mary C. Silmon deceased, settlement dated October 12, 1932. Burdett’s signature dated December 4, 193% as official notice.
The report notes the judge's ruling lacks the force of a court decision and discusses the NRA program linking local and national trades to easing chaos and improving interstate commerce. It emphasizes unemployment and poor pay as factors in industrial well being and calls for action.
The Commissioner of Accounts announces unsettled fiduciary accounts including D Bruce Migon Olive Coplin non compositors Q Jay Fleming Thomas W Brohard and L L Lear executors of Leonard Mallonee estate. Dated December 4 1933 by William P Samples Clerk.
The revival meeting led by Rev. Perry Null at Methodist Protestant Church will continue indefinitely due to strong interest. Plans to end last night were abandoned as attendees and souls in the harvest drew the pastor to prolong nightly sermons and large crowds remain attentive. The public is invited to attend and participate in worship.
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