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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1930
Page
5
During the week beginning December 29, 1930, and ending January 3, 1931, we will clean School Children's Garments at the facility. All children may receive clean garments, ensuring they return to school in proper attire.
A local advert promises half price cleaning or free cleaning of any boy under fourteen when sent with a man’s suit or overcoat. The offer emphasizes value to families and suit-cleaning service incentives.
In Youngstown, judge faults Harry G. Dalton for not informing shareholders about the 1929 Bethlehem bonus system and for acting for Bethlehem in private negotiations. The ruling says Dalton failed to inform directors and stockholders, plus notes on the merger contract’s implications for Sheet and Tube and its shareholders. Campbell and Parnell are cited for knowledge of the bonus system and duty to investigate its effects.
Denver reports that the Hoover dam project will begin soon with bids announced March 4 for the dam and power plant. It covers Arizona, Nevada, and California with a seven mile highway and a 10 mile railroad planned to move equipment. Diversion tunnels start July, cost around 108.2 million dollars and the dam will impound about 30 million acre feet of water, towering 700 feet. Completion is targeted for 1938 with power for Los Angeles by September 1938. The project will be tightly managed for delays and includes staff increases and detailed engineering planning.
The 1930 tax refunds list large sums to major entities including United States Steel at 15,208,242 and John D. Rockefeller at 448,406, with other notable names such as Henry Pord and C. P. Van Sweringen. Separately, papers show the loss of 55 million in state land investments and 40 million in treasurer reports, while the Dakota Statehouse history notes the 1884 construction and later split into North and South Dakota with capitals in Bismarck and Pierre.
North Dakota officials reported a blaze that destroyed the four story capitol, damaging valuable records and historic documents. Investigators cited defective wiring, losses included state archives and the building was insured for four hundred eighty eight thousand dollars. Temporary offices and meeting space were arranged as the legislature prepared to reconvene.
A severe gale swept the British Isles causing high seas along coasts and inland damage. Winds reached up to 80 miles per hour in Ireland and Scotland with 59 miles at Farnworth and 50 miles in London. Shipping was tossed and structures such as signs and fences were toppled along southern and western coasts.
Mrs. Madge Moore of Wendel and Jacob Watring of Thornton were admitted for major operations today. William Danily of Terra Alta admitted for knee treatment after a Christmas knee injury. George Blinkey of Wendel had an emergency appendicitis operation early Sunday. Mrs. Enid McCartney of Knottsville gave birth to a 10 1 4 pound baby girl named Wilie Leola Thursday night.
In Cleveland on December 29, social organizations convened to discuss employment insurance as a safeguard against industrial upheaval. The Associated Press reports on the broader U S plan for advancement, noting New Orleans figures like Wallond as a leader and lingering debates over funding and implementation.
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