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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1939
Page
6
Postmaster James T. Murphy urged early mailing and Christmas gift sending today. He advised registrering or insuring parcels, careful packing, and clear addresses to avoid delays at Grafton. Perishable items should be marked and kept in proper containers. avoid sending cards in dark colored or very small envelopes.
Ralphsnyder property at 105-107 East Main Street is listed for disposal in a receiver's auction at the Fairmont courthouse starting Friday at 10 a.m. Howard Hardesty, receiver for National Bank of Fairmont and Union National Bank, announces four farms, seven homes, 37 vacant lots, two business properties and four coal tracts in or near Fairmont, including Mansion House at Rivesville.
Earl Cassell declares he will not be responsible for any debts contracted by anyone except himself. Dated December 5 and 12 and 19.
Kenneth Booth aged 23 died in a motor accident at Fort Knox Kentucky last Thursday. His body was returned to Philippi where funeral services were held at Phillips Funeral Home at 1 30 this afternoon. The Philippi American Legion post conducted the services and burial followed in a Philippi cemetery.
Miss Lila Love announces many enrollments by Baltimore and Ohio railroad workers in Taylor County Red Cross chapter. The campaign ended last Thursday. totals are incomplete. List details include divisions from the division accountant's office to yard forces with names and $1 contributions.
We express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness through the sorrow and death of Earl J. Jackson husband father brother and son We especially thank those who sent flower tributes donated use of their car Mr J Lee Evans for the organ the Rev Lowery and the choir We are deeply grateful to all Family members note of appreciation.
Over the last two weeks Chief L H Greenwald reports 29 dollars donated toward a 1000 dollar down payment for a new fire truck. The project, aided by the Taylor County Board of Trade, aims to avoid reclassification by the West Virginia Inspection Bureau within a 30 day grace period. Donations from Grafton Baking Co Inc W S Wren Torlock Rasmussen Mrs Noble Washington Pa Junior Department Grafton Woman's Aid Eva Love and D E Robison are listed.
An Admiralty statement blames a German raider for the loss of the Dari Star, with unofficial sources naming Admiral Scheer. Earlier sinkings include Clement and Africa Shell. Eskdene and Hamsterley were sunk in separate incidents. A new British secret weapon against magnetic mines is described as very satisfactory. Volunteers on trawlers reportedly use a guarded method, while neutral experts discuss mine detonation by metal objects or sound waves. The export blockade proceeds with tight watches at Gibraltar Suez and Dover.
Chicago officials released survey results showing severe drought effects on winter wheat, with projected 1940 harvest possibly the smallest since 1933. Production estimates range from 375 to 404 million bushels, while December wheat futures rose above 95 cents as thousands gathered at the Board of Trade during the International Live Stock exposition.
Britain suffered food shortages after the German pocket battleship Admiral Scheer sank the 10,086 ton refrigerator ship Rori c Star in the South Atlantic. The cargo included meat from New Zealand and Australia. The Daric Star normally carries...
New York dispatch notes a seismograph at Fordham University recorded a very severe quake about 2,050 miles from the city. First shock at 3 33 36 a m EST, then a second at 3 41 36 a m. The report highlights alerts and reader reactions amid other political and relief notes in the era.
Loadings totaled 41 475 in the week, up 8 584 from the prior year. Vehicles included 27 649 cars loaded on line and 13 826 from connections. Last week’s total 47 873 surpassed the week before. For 1930 the comparable week totaled 55 202 with 35 453 cars on line and 19 749 from connections.
Delinquent bonds secured by taxes prompted Toledo to sue for anticipated auto license and gasoline tax revenues. Cleveland City Council voted to restore relief to its original basis, reopening food aid for about 18,000 cut from rolls, though Mayor Burton called the move merely an expression of opinion. State officials blamed taxation limits for the statewide headache.
Tokyo reports Japan will settle damages claims for U S property in China as part of efforts to improve ties with the United States. Foreign Minister Nomura told Ambassador Grew Japan is prepared to compensate and will publish a compilation of paid cases and amounts.
About 5,100 communities launched tax study programs as hidden tax figures exclude other taxes. The 1935 food sales in Grafton are estimated at 220000 dollars based on U S Census data, with government and NCTC estimates aligning with national totals.
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