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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1930
Page
4
Public notice outlines letter length limits and anonymous communications policy. Advertising rates are two cents per word for first insertion and one cent thereafter with 5 cents per inch composition charge after 9 am. Removal notices must be received by 6 pm the evening prior.
The article argues for Sunday screenings as a proper public amenity, comparing them to other daily activities. It notes railroads and industries stay strong by adapting, and asserts the public deserves home access to decent picture shows, especially for those without cars, while supporting local commerce and avoiding Sabbath desecration.
Grafton leaders urge Greyhound to establish a West Virginia hub on the Northwestern Turnpike corridor. They argue the mid way terminal between Washington and Cincinnati would boost through traffic year round, advertise the road, and support local jobs and repair facilities. They also note the advantage of railroad interchange and shipping for local operations.
Letters to the Editor from Astor West Virginia dated November 29 1930 discuss the state police budget for January 1925 to July 1927. The article claims 1 44517621 in maintenance with 1 4000000 from legislative appropriation and a balance 53512 20 expired. After deductions the department spent 1391664 01 for 180 officers over 21 2 years, averaging 257 70 per man per month. It argues taxpayers subsidize court fees and federal expenses via roving commissions and attendance service fees, totaling 23969 arrests costing 40 96 per arrest, and notes sheriff arrests declined to clerical levels in five years.
The Gratton Sentinel reports the annual cooking school opens Tuesday January 13 and runs through January 16 in the city high school auditorium. The Home Economics Service Corporation of New York City will oversee the event.
At my office in the Loar building Grafton West Virginia I begin duties as commissioner of chancery under October 1930 order reference. Hearings may be continued until completed with notices to involved parties. Also a divorce case Chenoweth versus Carl M and a fiduciary notice for Mary H Reddick estate with executor J Guy Allender.
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