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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1930
Page
4
The piece extols the nativity story as humanity’s greatest writing and urges daily Bible reading, contrasting it with recent calamities at sea and on land. It notes ships lost or damaged by heavy fog and the toll of winter weather, urging reverence, charity, and joyful observance of Christmas.
The piece warns of winter road hazards and high fire risk during Christmas as heavy rain and snow bite Western Europe and the United States. It urges caution, lighter gas use, and strict fire safety, noting 80 percent of fires are preventable. It also discusses a common numbers game, claiming origins among Black Americans and widespread adoption.
Officials note the exchange will stop publishing daily balances after December 31, affecting gamblers and pool games. Merchants Weather Home-owned stores face distribution shifts and potential advertising power, as editors and advertisers interact amid economic changes. Indictments, accidents, and local bankruptcy filings sketch a snapshot of 1921 concerns across towns such as Princeton Huntington Moundsville St Marys Wheeling Morgantown with various incidents and measures.
The writer criticizes local merchants for small advertising budgets and argues publishers should support community growth. He links newspaper circulation to capital flow between businesses, farm prosperity, and bank strength, suggesting advertising can combat unemployment and unite the state’s economy.
West Virginia councils seek a $100000 annual appropriation a $60000 increase over current biennial funding. Road commissioner Fortney says highway construction will advance using $80000000 national emergency funds and awaits administration details. In Charleston a court denies Standard Oil of New Jersey exclusive use of the name Standard in products and a separate federal case involves a local figure tied to a guilty plea.
Legal notices warn against trespassing on Tygart Valley Glass Co property in Grafton with penalties under law. Executor George B Mouser calls all indebted parties to pay debts and file claims against Clyde B Mouser's estate at once.
Aylesworth, president of the National Broadcasting Company, outlines plans for a prais ocal demonstration of synchronized transmission of programs on several wavelengths.
Trustee W Merle Watkins will sell at public auction at the Taylor County courthouse front door on December 26 1930 the lot 40 by 120 feet on Pottery Street Knottsville near the B&O Railroad adjacent to Grafton Park. Property includes a new dwelling. Terms are cash.
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