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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1930
Page
5
A survey of events across West Virginia covers political shifts as James Ellwood Jones seeks the U S Senate, drought and forest fires press communities, water mains break in Grafton, and notable incidents from Martinsburg to Wheeling including drownings, fires, and legal actions.
E C Riegel a Crain safety committee member alleges the New York district attorney protects racketeers and gives the public a buggy ride. Crain denies membership and says he attended a few meetings but was not admitted. Riegel calls for Crain to be expelled and mails charges to a clothing workers leader at Wheeling.
West Virginia items span September 1 to 18 with events in Clarksburg Martinsburg Parkersburg and Charleston. Highlights include Clarksburg claiming the Mid Atlantic League title second half by defeating Fairmont 4 2. James Ellwood Jones filing a 3418 63 expense report for U S Senate bid. hospital location protests. women auxiliary leadership. highway sponsorship vote. new church group formed with Carl E Hart as president. bus automobile collision injuries. a fatal shooting deemed accidental. United Fuel Gas appeal to the state Supreme Court. drought relief discussions for a Baltimore bank branch. Republican state committee backing candidates. Hatfield urging water power conservation. WVU Charleston extension plans.
Revival meetings begin Thursday at Webster with sessions continuing through Sunday afternoon. Organizers aim to provide worthwhile experiences for all attendees and invite those who care to attend the event.
A vehicle collision in Pittsburgh injures nearly twenty people when a car strikes a truck on the street. Several passengers are shaken and treated for injuries as the front of the street suffers damage.
Oklahoma December 21. Relief would be offered to small independents in Oklahoma and Kansas if Prairie Oil and Gas withdraws as a purchaser tomorrow. The plan, coordinated by committee chairman R M Young, will be presented to Prairie executives by E B Reeser, head of the American Petroleum Institute, appointed by Secretary Wilbur to act for the Federal oil conservation board.
Lima Peru December 81 A special court exonerated Lieutenant Commander Harold B Grow an American and director general of Peruvian sea and land dation under the overthrown Leguia regime of taking eides in the recent civil conflict Grow will sail with his family on the Santa Maria for the United States Charges against the American grew out of a flying expedition he led under orders of former President Leguia August 23
Oklahoma curtails oil production for three additional months by order of the state corporation commission. New schedules set monthly state demand at 365,000 barrels for January, 469,000 for February, and 470,000 for March, with an effective date starting tomorrow.
Washington observers say the Department of Agriculture ruling allowing pure refined corn sugar in canning without labeling would not help canners and would lower pack quality. The National Canners Association voiced the concern today.
Washington reports that Prohibition Director Woodcock announced no orders for special raids on New Year’s Eve and pledged steady year round pressure. District administrators may act locally to curb violations without waiting for central orders, though no immediate raid plan is stated.
President Hoover posed a 20/4 gesture of goodwill for a magazine sketch by Douglas Chandor. The English artist will use the drawing as cover art for a naval treaty issue. The White House noted a proclamation to be issued tomorrow, aligning with the London cover project.
Representative Fish argues only a small portion of the 450 million will reach veterans. Wm Archdeacon Co extends 25 dollar loans to those at credit limit. Officers elected include Tou Dewust as president and Dr. George T. Bard as vice president. other names linked to Doroth y, Maxine, and Ericksburg trip noted in fragmentary text.
Federal Judge John B. Sanborn ruled that Hi F. Colby has no claim against Ford Motor Co. Colby sought up to 1,000,000 dollars in damages alleging patent infringement on his fan pulley. Sanborn found prior patents covered Colby’s invention.
Washington has two congressional sponsors labeling Veterans Administration remarks on 1981 loan availability as misleading. Representative Patman of Texas criticized VA head Hines for suggesting every adjusted service certificate holder could borrow an average amount.
President Hoover examines a list of nominees for the federal reserve board vacancy. Names before him include Governor Weaver of Nebraska Governor Hammill of Iowa Representative Strong of Kansas and William Magee of Nebraska a former director in the ninth district. The vacancy follows Edward H Cunningham's death.
In Paducah Kentucky on December 31 four masked men robbed The People’s National Bank stealing about $12,000. They forced all employees to the floor during a methodical search of teller cages while several customers were not misted.
Joseph R. Nutt, treasurer of the Publican national committee, joins the Lucas Norria row to demand an apology from Senator Biss. He called the committee's $50,01 campaign account a slush fund and urged official action.
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