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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1930
Page
4
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Lawmakers debate an $80 million farmers loan and war and agriculture appropriations. Naval and military committees study construction and Muscle Shoals. Immigration witnesses discuss suspensions as Republican and Democratic leaders clash over timely funding and spending rules. Senate and House push drought relief cuts and food loans, with Parnell signaling a shift to House measures.
The community notes the river and streams returning to normal flow after months of drought. Residents observe clearer water, improved water supply, and reduced chemical treatment at the filtration plant. The piece also covers the Veterans Hospital site decision in Huntington amid political controversy and local road improvements at East Lincoln Street Blueville.
A reader advocates surfacing the entire street car track area from the city line to the Blue corner with tarvia and new hard surfacing to create a wider, safer roadway. They urge extending paving to Maple Avenue to park and improve access, improving comfort and safety for all traffic.
A Flemington letter argues against drys and wets divisions in the 1930 era. It praises Mr. Holt for opposing racketeers and bootleggers, critiques church and political stances, and urges stronger enforcement and repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment through public information and moral suasion. The writer condemns social vice and calls for stricter prohibition enforcement if needed.
In Congress today the Appropriations committee takes up a $119 million unemployment relief measure while the Indian Affairs Committee continues hearings on Indian conditions and related policies.
Colorado Springs, Dec 10. Wool growers and manufacturers have received benefits from cooperative efforts to stabilize wool prices during the past year. B. J. Hagenbarth, president of the National Wool Growers Association, spoke at the opening of the sixty-…
Vatican City reports a new radio facility to broadcast Papal messages worldwide. The station will use two shortwave bands 19.84 and 50.26 meters, with 12 kilowatts power, enabling broadcasts to Catholic institutions in the United States and mission stations as far as Alaska. The Pope will not speak at the inaugural event. a cardinal is likely to read a papal message.
A sixth annual convention reflects on mankind’s progress and the belief that right will prevail. A speaker notes the feast season and the wool growers’ season, praising tariff benefits and noting wool pricing within a narrow fluctuation range as other staples fall.
At the Presbyterian Brotherhood meeting in First Presbyterian Church plans were set for an oyster supper on January 13 1931. The meal will be supplied by the Brotherhood and prepared by a church women's organization. Only routine business was covered with a social hour following and a lunch provided by hosts C F Schroeder William Kimmel and William Fisher.
For seven days and nights, Hebrews observe the Feast of Lights with candle lighting in homes and synagogues. It honors ancient Israel’s victories over the Syrians and marks a lasting testament of faith, though many farmhouses stay open as a custom rather than strict holiday law.
George L Blaney, a townsman, suffered a slight fainting attack yesterday afternoon. He received first aid in the Postmaster A Leath office and was later taken home. He is able to be about town today and shows no lasting ill effects.
C B Layman admitted in court this morning that he drove too fast near West Main and St Mary yesterday afternoon around 4 45. A fine was imposed and suspended pending conduct in the future in this respect.
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