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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1934

Page

8

Progressing at rapid pace on Garrett farm airport

Rough grading and preparation near Bridgeport proceed on the tri county airport two miles east of Bridgeport on Route 50. Harold Kramer of FERA notes two runways nearly finished, a new 1600 foot hard surfaced driveway completed, labor drawn from Marion Harrison and Taylor counties, with a possible hangar for five to six aircraft planned by local enthusiasts.

Tri-County Garrett Farm Bridgeport Harold Kramer FERA Marion Harrison Taylor Kramer Clarksburg

FERA Plan To Rebuild With Sand Cushion On Highway

The project will reset bricks on the highway and pour fill after. At peak, up to 80 men will be employed daily for an undetermined period. Officials expect completion in early spring next year pending state office approval.

State Office Frey

Hungarians stranded at frontier as Yugoslavia blocks return

All Hungarians continued on page one describe Slavs driven out of Hungary with Yugoslavs refusing readmission. People are stranded in three trains in no man's land at the Hungarian Yugoslav frontier. A protest is filed with the League in Geneva dated December.

Garian League of Nations Yugoslavia League Council Hungary No Man’s Land

Brohard Returns to Taylor FERA Post After Leave

Thomas W. Brohard resumes duties as assistant administrator of the Taylor County FERA organization following a ten day medical leave. Acting administrator G. W. Harwood reports several welfare station vacancies remain unfilled while Harwood and former administrator Simon Friedman review reorganizing plans and a new system. The purchasing agent post, vacated by Frank P. Warder, remains vacant with final appointments pending board and state approval.

Thomas W. Brohard Taylor County Fera Brohard Welfare Board G. W. Harwood Harwood Simon Friedman

Powder Shipment Evidence Ties China Munitions Tests

The inquiry into munitions to China reveals a 1929 powder shipment to Holland for re shipment to China. Du Pont official Casey admitted knowledge of the China plan while Clark questioned use of U S government equipment and a navy gun to test powder, costs borne by the makers. The exchange raises questions about legal access to military assets for testing.

Clark China U. S Holland K. K. V. Casey du Pont Company du Ponts United States Navy Casey

Compare Aerotype ESSO with any other motor car fuel

The author asserts that for luxury comfort and overall motoring satisfaction Aerotype ESSO should be judged against all fuels previously used. The statement invites personal testing to determine if any rival fuels equal or surpass Aerotype ESSO in quality and performance.

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