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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1933
Page
4
A discussion highlights the appointment of receivers for two defunct state banks as a political move favoring party workers and allies. Lawmakers consider centralizing tax collection to county sheriffs, advocating simplified, citizen-run municipal government led by property owners and a mayor.
The notice outlines copyright and rights for AP dispatches and local news, welcomes letters under 500 words, and specifies that anonymous letters are ignored. It lists advertising rates, deadlines for classified ads, and removal notices, with office cutoffs at 9:00 am for same day ads and 6:00 pm for removal notices.
A Washington dispatch theme contrasts in and out pours of federal money with calls for real prosperity through employment. The piece notes West Virginia’s unemployment aid, then condemns recent lynching in Tennessee and reaffirms old South traditions, with remarks on border states and California.
Local residents discuss installing gay themed Christmas lights along Main Street sparking discussions about inclusivity and visibility during the holiday season. Community leaders weigh support against concerns of aesthetic harmony and neighborhood standards.
The Clarksburg Exponent condemns plans to relocate state police headquarters from Haywood to the Brady property by Fairmont Field Club. It argues the move wastes taxpayers’ money and could mark a shift away from core police duties toward golf clubs and “effete” country club pursuits, warning officials may have the final say.
In Chicago observers sense a major shift as liquor and protection rackets wane. State's Attorney Thomas J Courtney notes a month without a gang killing and announces indictments against twenty three cleaning and dying racketeers. A dozen hoodlum chiefs remain jailed for gun offenses while many are sentenced as vagrants. Courtney urges harassing criminals as the old formula and hints at a stronger district attorney needed.
TheAdministration disputes with Henry Ford are noted as easing. Secretary Wallace is praised for steady, cautious thinking on farm relief versus broad economic reform. The article contrasts his practical emergency measures with ambitious reconstruction plans.
A national dispute over Ford and government automobile purchases cooled as authorities climbed down from claims of legal violations. The White House and General Johnson clashed over collective bargaining while Ford executives voiced loyalty to the NRA Blue Eagle. In Detroit and Baltimore, tax and regulatory debates surged as a West Virginia telephone firm defended its tax burden, earnings, and state economic impact citing heavy local ownership and state revenue contributions.
The notice reports the death of Weston and lists staff changes at the institution. Mrs. Barbe plans to return to Parkersburg. Several attendants and firemen are replaced by new personnel from various towns including Paul Beandine, Ralph Kraus, D R Blake, and others.
C A Robinson general manager of The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company of West Virginia says the company will mail subscribers a statement of its tax position. He states the firm has paid its full share of state and local taxes and continues to do so under laws passed by the legislature in early 1933.
The article records a business statement detailing efforts to meet obligations to employees and cooperate in improving operations. The firm says revenues are not enough to absorb continually increasing expenses and expresses willingness to take actions to stabilize the situation.
T. J. Bailes, 40, of Charleston, convicted in Kanawha county intermediate court of first degree murder for the February slaying of attorney William S. Pullen. Jury recommended mercy. life sentence mandated. Judge Black deferred sentence pending a motion for a new trial. Bailes claimed self defense.
In Fairmont on December 16 Senator Neely sent a message naming Charles ton as receiver for the First National Bank of St Albans. He also urged Harry K Crane of Piedmont to serve as attorney for William McDonald, receiver for the First National Bank of Keyser. Mrs. Bessie Barrett Welsh of Clarksburg will have her song Just A Bunch of Apple Blossoms played on Hollywood radio station 570 KC 526M December 22 at 2 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. she formerly lived in Grafton.
Curt Texnyson and Paul St Clair chase igor Karakham the seal crook in Forbidden Valley near Willow Island. Sonya aids Curt with a blanket and coffee as danger looms from distant canoes. A night attack erupts with arrows and a tense stand to defend the camp, forcing tactical moves and perilous decisions.
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