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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1929
Page
4
The notice outlinesAssociated Press copyright and editorial policy, ad word limits, and pricing. It specifies two cents per word for first insertion and one cent thereafter, with a six word minimum, a 9 00 a m deadline for same day ads, and a 60 per inch charge for composition after 9 a m. Removal notices must be given by 6 00 p m.
Obituary honors Dr. John Pettit former superintendent at the West Virginia State Tuberculosis Sanitarium Terra Alta. He led Weston’s hospital staff and served six years at Terra Alta guiding public health. The piece also discusses West Penn Power’s Chea t River basin project advancing massive hydroelectric potential and the need to protect public rights while fostering regional development. The American Legion post at Fairmont is noted.
Local store advertises Columbia Portable Graphophones as ideal gifts for youngsters. Inventory slashed to clear out stock with prices like 6000 Portables at 30, one 35.00 Portable at 17.50, and a 200.00 Console Cabinet Graphophone now 100.00. All instruments stated as in perfect condition.
The article lauds the Red Cross Pharmacy plan to form an emergency squad of selected former service members to aid police statewide in emergencies. It praises citizenship and calls for Christmas charity giving to Salvation Army and anti tuberculosis efforts, urging readers to give and buy Christmas seals.
In Grafton West Virginia December 20 1929 a reader responds to a recent Sentinel editorial. He defends the Democratic committee reshuffle noting Mrs Sommerville’s resignation and his selection, denying that anyone was ousted and stressing goodwill with Editor Howard H Holt.
Mrs Gene W Ford defends Democratic leaders and women’s unity while criticizing Republicans. She condemns past bigotry at polls, praises retiring associate chairman and George as four square Democrat, and calls for carrying forward democracy without another 1928 debacle.
A nostalgic look at Plymouth Massachusetts as a case study in boosterism. Outsiders are welcomed with promotional tickets and a friendly push from a thriving Chamber of Commerce. The effort spurred population growth, new industries, and increased payroll, showcasing cooperation and local pride over stagnation.
Columbus Ohio December 21 Dr James Howard Snook a former Ohio State University professor and convicted killer of Theora Hix received a six week extension of life as the Ohio Supreme Court stayed his execution until January 31 to allow more time for appeals His case centers on two motions including a possible review and a constitutional question to permit an appeal to the U S Supreme Court if the Ohio decision is adverse Warden Thomas announced the stay after midnight ending Thursday Starr
Brownlee Ramsay, previously a student in Raleigh North Carolina, arrived here Thursday night after a cross country hitchhiking trip. He was editor of The Mountaineer, the local high school paper, last year.
In Logan West Virginia at the Guyan Bank building Wilson Dry Cleaning Company through James C Holt gives notice that depositions of W C Crough and others will be taken January 14 1930 between 9 am and 6 pm for use in an equity case in Taylor County West Virginia. If not commenced or completed that day the depositions will be adjourned day to day at the same place and hours until completed. D127 Jan 4
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