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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1934
Page
8
The document notes a Christmas day closure with no city or rural delivery. General delivery money order postal savings registry and stamp windows will be closed all day. All gift parcels should be deposited at James T. Murphy acting postmaster.
Table lamps desk lamps irons and toasters featured at Clark's Plumbing and Hardware Store next to the postoffice offering a selection of household gifts and practical appliances.
The West Virginia Transportation Company announced extra bus runs through Grafton streets and nearby towns for two days. Additional trips start tomorrow and continue Monday from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on the Fetterman-Wyeville route, with 20 minute service and maple avenue buses every 30 minutes on Saturday and Monday on the West Side.
A town scheduled bus adjustments reiterate temporary changes this week. The 6:45 a.m. B and O depot to Parkview route is discontinued while the 11:00 a.m. Philippi to Grafton service will stop in Wendel at 11:45 a.m. The 3:30 p.m. Grafton Clarkshure via Fleming line will also pass through Wendel. These two day trips aim to help locals access Grafton shops and reduce Main Street congestion during the rush period.
Paris officials announce France will denounce the 1922 Washington naval treaty, aligning with Japan on the issue. British and American observers express surprise as Paris signals objection to the treaty and Japan’s assumed responsibility for its termination.
Hirohito signed notices to denounce the Washington treaty ending the 13 year pact at year end 1936. Koki Hirota said Hiroji Saito would consult Tsuneo Matsudaira before notifying Washington, aiming to present a peaceful motive to reduce East Asia tensions.
Clyde Ramsey, a student at North Carolina State College, is spending the Christmas holidays in Grafton.
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