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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1930

Page

7

Real Estate Sold For 1928 Taxes In Multiple Districts

Sheriff W J Mays of Taylor County West Virginia records tax sales of real estate to individuals from various districts including Booths Creek, Court House, Amington, Graypon, Knotisville and Prattown. Purchasers include entities and individuals. redemption rights last one year with 12 percent interest, notice dated December 2, 1930.

Creek District Fed. Land Bank Gad T. R. Court House Ares Coal Court House Actes L. R Fetterman Distry Attonticing W.dent Jancis Warder Allenster M.D. Lot W. L Towles Brive Newton Rogers Wilson Fannie Aliaeres T. F. Bilder Amington District Galaxy Jonn Rosemonteis J. W. Redd Walter G. Thompson J. W. Hrs B. Batley Money Bartlett Theo. Thorpton Gates East Side Anna J. Baker Baker Annie J. Sime Anne J. Baker Harry Fetterman Barrett Or Cothran Knotisville W. R W. J Mays Taylor W. Ya

New Year Eve To See No Big Prohibition Plan

Washington reports Prohibition Director Wood edk aims to remove enforcement news from front pages by shaping a military structure for agents. He favors efficiency, planning a crackdown without bloodshed, eyeing a Christmas drive against commercial violators while court activity shows near balance in federal prohibition cases.

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Riding the Rods Home From Frisco Bay to Taylor Jail

Robert “Bob” Shay awaits release in Taylor County Jail as he journeys from San Francisco to Frisco Bay, then Pennsylvania. The report notes his long trek ending December 22, with Shay hoping to finish his sentence after a lengthy travel tale.

Frisco Bay Taylor County Frisco Pennsylvania Robert Bob Shay San Francisco

Pennsylvania man Bob jailed for trespass in Baltimore and Ohio land

The man called Bob from a Pennsylvania town faced a trespass charge over property in Baltimore and Ohio. He pleaded before Squire Witman and was sent to Taylor County Jail for 20 days with road work to be done during that period. This was noted as the first such arrest in the area for spare time behavior.

Pennsylvania Bob Grafton Squire Witman Wiley Baltimore Ohio Taylor County

Gangland Gun Fight Resumes After Monthlong Peace

Two men died in a renewed gangland gun battle on a rural highway near Evergreen Park. Authorities identified victims Rudolph Marenc, 24, and John Thomastilo, 28, with suspect George Mayo. Local police recalled a ceasefire held for a month or more before the ambush.

Polite Rudolph Marenc John Thomastilo George Mayo Evergreen Park Distileta

Polish Strong Man Takes Needed Rest

Warsaw reports that Marshall Pilsudski, Poland’s strongman and minister of war, will take a rest. His travel plans include a visit to Madeira Islands and Aéropostale routes as part of a presumed respite.

Warsaw Polanis Polis Bangts Today Marshall Pilsud Madéira Islands

Wife Fatally Wounded by Estranged Mate in Store

Pittsburgh dispatch reports Mrs. James B. Zimmer man, 56, died yesterday from wounds suffered when her estranged husband Zimmerman shot her and daughter in a store. The daughter Huth, 28, and delivery boy Harry Walker, 16, were also wounded and hospitalized. Zimmerman is in custody.

Pittsburgh James B. Zimmerman Huth Harry Walker Zimmerman

Public Enemy Moran Freed by Lake County Jury

After a five hour deliberation a Lake County jury acquitted Evan Moran, once dubbed a public enemy by the Chicago Crime Commission, in a Chicago era crime case. The lengthy trial concluded the same day after extensive testimony and legal arguments.

Lens Gang Teader Chicago Evan Moran Moran Chicaga Crimé Commission acLake County

County Jail Break Spurs Repair Vote

Five prisoners escaped from the county jail prompting the county board to vote to repair the facility. Officials argued repairs would be cheaper than pursuing fugitives.

Virginia

Strand Screen Star Phillips Holmes Leads The Dancers Cast

The Strand presents The Dancers, spotlighting Phillips Holmes as the new leading man opposite Lota Moran in Fox Movietone. Holmes, son of Taylor Holmes, left Princeton to pursue film work, aiming for a ten year career with strong earnings. He recently supported Nancy Carroll in Devil's Holiday amid a crowded Hollywood talent scene.

Hollywood Stilms Phillips Holmes Lota Moran Fox Movietone Strand Theatre Taylor Holmes Phillips Holmes Princeton Nancy Carroll

Comedians in Rogers and In Rogers Sweetie Appears

Stuart Erwin plays Charles Rogers in a London misfortune tale while Aims pursues the prettiest girl as a romantic rival. The scene features comedic capers with two suitors competing for Fi Rogers sweetheart amid a tangled plot and mistaken fortunes. Purdue falls to Michigan 14-13 in a missed goal sequence.

Stuart Erwin Erwin Charles Rogers London Fi Rogers Purdue Equiererite Michigan

New Cabinet Member At Home Doak Shown With Mrs Sonk

William N. Doak of the Brotherhood of Railreag Tramm recently named to President Hoover s cabinet as secretary is pictured at home in Artington County with Mrs Sonk.

William N. Doak The Brotherhood of Rallreag Tramm Hoovers Mrs. Sonk Artington County

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