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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1930
Page
4
The piece argues that joining citizens to a county court delays progress on large projects like road or courthouse improvements. It warns against expanding committees to gain public approval, insisting honest, capable businessmen should manage public works and that larger bodies risk bungling or corruption.
The piece surveys post Christmas reflections on charitable giving and community care, noting improved in kind donations and a shared spirit. It then shifts to national rail politics, detailing four major lines negotiating consolidation under Interstate Commerce Commission guidance to form integrated systems. It closes with Harrison County courthouse planning conflicts over architect selection and advisory board friction.
A reader condemns a radio preacher attacking individual freedom, calling the message dangerous misinformation. The letter recalls historical oppressions and wars over liberty, contrasting churchmen’s role with the defense of personal liberty. The writer laments misused rhetoric shaping public opinion and urges caution against fanaticism.
The speaker argues for personal liberty linking to Christ who freed the bound without police aid. He cites Jesus cleansing the temple alone and asserts that one good man, if armed rightly, can topple walls and scatter foes, contrasting this with Caesar.
Post holiday reopenings show quiet but steady activity across Grafton county towns. Merchants bankers and offices rearrange routines after the last minute rush Wednesday night. Stores advertise weekend specials while moving picture houses roll pleasant programs and civic life resumes a normal year.
West Virginia briefs report a deputy sheriff’s home burglary in Charleston during sleep, a store slaying in Prinston with three McDowell county youths jailed, a separate Charleston case of a man shooting his wife then killing himself, Whitesville fatal auto strike, Huntington cases of a man surrendering to face a murder charge and a fatal one car crash injuring another.
A testimonial from Mrs. J. H. Banner of Knoxville claims Konjola relieved back pains from kidney trouble and liver problems in four weeks. She notes improved sleep, constipation relief, and renewed health, praising it as both medicine and tonic. Sold at Grafton Drug & Chemical Co and other area druggists.
Legal notice warns the public against trespassing on Grafton property of the Tygart Valley Pan Co. and threatens legal action. Executor’s notice requests all debts to Clyde B. Mouser’s estate be paid and claims presented to George B. Mouser.
The Commissioner of School Lands of Taylor County WV will sell at public auction on January 17 1931 at 2 PM at the courthouse front in Flemington two parcels in College Hill addition and parcels adjoining the Wabash Railroad along Tygarts Valley River. Terms include cash for costs and a six and twelve month credit with notes secured by the State.
Public sale notices describe parcels of land in Taylor County West Virginia including parcels 3 and 4 from the Elijah Marker and Minerva Kennedy farms along the Tygarts Valley River with details of boundaries and tax forfeiture. Also listed are lots in Grafton Beaumont Addition and a separate trust deed sale in Maple Street area with a 5 acre tract and fruit orchard.
Public auctions set for January 3 1931 in Taylor County West Virginia. Descriptions include Lot No. 7 Kunst Plat Gratton and Lot No. 176 T B Ramsey Addition with deeds traced back to 1907 1924 and tax forfeitures. Purchasers pay costs and six to twelve month notes with state title retention until full payment.
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