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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1934

Page

4

Northwest Pike Assn Objects To George Washington Highway Title

A Martinsburg driven bid to name the U S 50 corridor the George Washington Memorial Highway prompts the Northwestern Turnpike Association and the Shenandoah Valley Association to urge Congress to preserve the existing George Washington Highway title and exclude a rival naming effort across Maryland and West Virginia. The letter argues U S 50 cuts a central East West path and honors Washington’s vision, urging a meeting to defend the title and seek official designation for the route.

Baltimore Sun Martinsburg Potomac River Washington Gray Silver George Washington Memorial Highway Northwestern Turnpike Association Shenandoah Valley Association San Francisco Virginia West Virginia Ohio Indiana Llinois Missouri Kansas Oakland California George Washington Ohio River Cincinnati Mississippi United States Atlantic Golden Gate Pacific Ocean Potomac Valley Maryland Harper's Ferry Washington Highway Rocky Mountains George Washington Highway Congress U. S. 50

Armstrong Named WVU President Pro Tempore After Turner's Departure

The West Virginia University board named Dr. Robert A. Armstrong as president pro tempore as Dr. Turner faces forced retirement at month end. The author condemns the board as venal and inept, arguing the move skirts proper notice and ignores the university calendar.

Board of Governors West Virginia University Robert A. Armstrong Turner Armstrong West Virginia John Roscoe Turner Dr. Turner Jne

Gas Rates Debate Sparks City Petition in Charleston and Huntington

The natural gas supplier answers the petition by proposing a new rate schedule higher than current, prompting public questions about statewide gas pricing. For years low demand reduced consumption but did not lower consumer prices, leaving gas a drug on the market with minimal sales in the state.

Charleston Huntington

Secret Service CodeLine at the Black Chamber

Greenleaf arrives at the Black Chamber where code work proceeds amid tension from Bill Martin’s death. Mary Burns and Jake assist as Greenleaf weighs a new cipher ink method and a dangerous spy threat. A trailing anti fat remedy note promises a lead as they test iodine on Reducto.

Nathaniel Greenleaf Greenicat Jock Fortale Ryad Greenleaf Is Offic Joe Hebac Thorland Greenless Mary. Burns Bunt Hawaii Mary Burns Blane Jake Biane Bill Martin Greenseat Bill Greenlest Greenfest United States Germany Ball Secret Service Howe

Gas rates under scrutiny by state public service body

The passage argues thousands of wells are closed and gas kept in ground, depriving landowners of normal income and lowering prices paid to owners while marketing firms profit. It questions why consumer meter rates aren’t cut correspondingly and urges the State Public Service Commission to investigate a net rate of 42c for gas that costs the company under 10c.

State Public Service Commission

Crowded Prison Protests At Moundsville Reform Plan

The warden highlights ongoing overcrowding at Moundsville with 2500 felons housed in a facility designed for about 9000. He urges a central prison farm reform school for youths and first offenders and suggests converting Glenville Normal into a modern reform institution to ease state college load and address a longstanding public shame.

Moundsville Glenville Normal School

Wife Pleads For Husband After Murder Charge

A man pleaded guilty to murder before Magistrate Walter Jackson after confessing he shot at his wife and family. His wife Olive visited him in Indiana Jail and vowed to support him in seeking freedom while prosecutors note the motive as a premonition his wife would leave with the children. A separate foreign affairs note quotes Konstantin von Neurath discussing Germany’s potential return to Geneva only under fair treatment.

Greenleaf Weaver War Department Bill Martin Ryan Walter. Jackson Olive Indiana Westover William A. Duddick League Deutsche Diplomatisch Po- Utische Korrespondenz Konstantin von Neurath Ing Germany Ae von Neurath Geneva

Early Return ipg debated to secure peace in Europe

The article discusses the idea that an early return by ipg would be vital for European peace, potentially enabling Germany to rejoin Geneva efforts. It notes Germany cannot take the initiative alone and emphasizes diplomatic pathways toward resolving tensions in Europe.

Jury Selection Continues As Defense Joins Proceedings

Judge and prosecutors edge toward a verdict as jurors are questioned. Defense attorneys John E B Nor thup E M Aaron and Greenville Beardsley join the case stating two or three days may be needed to complete the panel.

Page Daa O'Hara John EB Northup E. M. Aaron Greenville Beardsley Earley Hy A A. Eee

Bankrupt Felton estate seeks settlements and stock buyers

Legal notices announce that F E Felton bankruptcy requires all creditors to settle with the trustee and invites buyers to inspect stock at 528 West Walnut Grafton. Quick action expected. Also notices for Taylor County West Virginia accounts before the commissioner of estates. The National Bank of Grafton and Ada DeMoss administratrix seek settlement of the estate of T M De Moss.

F. E. Felton Mora E. Felton West Walnut Street Grafton Jol Hechmer Commissioner of Acadents Taylor County West Virginia the National Bank of Grafton Ada DeMo T. M. DeMoss Smg Deemer Guy Allender Condense

Borah and Reed Clash Over Roosevelt Policy

Fragmented remarks show Senator Borah and Senator Reed critiquing Roosevelt's New Deal while urging clarity on government form and opposition. The dialogue references ideal party forms and calls for principled stance amidst broader political debate. The text also oddly shifts to a historical note about forcheurs terrorizing rural districts in France and Belgium during the Hundred Years War.

Sentinel classified ad rates and rules note

Rates for first insertion are two cents per word and one cent per word for each additional insertion. Insertion must be consecutive and in the regular column style. Minimum charge is 45 cents. Each initial and numeric figure counts as a word. Errors reported immediately. The Sentinel accepts no more than one incorrect insertion.

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Wanted ads seek work and earnings across tasks

WANTED-Girl wants house work or work of any kind. Phone 183. LADIES EARN $5 to $25 dozen embroidering Scarfs Write immediately Art Embroidery 924 Bergen Jersey City New Jersey. MEN WANTED-Sell shirts hosiery Tiberdil commissions Free ties to customers Also bonuses Earn money in spare time Free samples TRU-VALUE Box 84 Kee Square Station New oe N. MAN-For coffee route paying up to $60.00 week Automobile given producer Write Albert Mil 6684 Monmouth Cincinnati Ohio.

Bergen Jersey City New Jersey Kee Square Station New Oe N Albert Mil Monmouth Cincinnati Ohio

Government housing plan and Ickes Moffett clash analysis

Washington content analyzes the dispute between Interior Secretary Harold Ickes and Housing Administrator James Moffett over housing policy. It explains proposals for private financing with government guarantees, a 9.5 percent rate, and a plan to sell built houses on long terms at 3 percent, effectively creating a national land tax-like system.

Housing Administration Moffett Ickes Tckes Tekes Terra

For Rent Five Room Cottage on Thornton Pike

Five room cottage on Thornton Pike with two and a half acres of land. Gas and telephone service, water in kitchen. Inquire at 87 Lincoln, regiment 1133. Mosquitoes cannot breed without standing water.

Thornton Pike Lincoln

Warder Heads to Baltimore for Internal Revenue Post

Former chising agent and assistant pre p left for Baltimore to assume new duties with the Internal Revenue Department of the government in Maryland.

Frank P. Warder Balti Md Government

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