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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1933

Page

4

State Book Publishing Critique Sparks Legislative Debate

The Wheeling Register commentary defends organized teachers against criticism of a state book publishing plan. It argues the proposal is costly and impractical, citing California and Kansas as failed precedents, and contends the public cost of school books in the state is under $460,000 annually. The piece urges cautious, adjourning study of the plan.

Teachers Association California Kansas State Road Commission

Advertising rates gladly furnished upon inquiry

Rates for advertisements are available on request at the business office. Insertion deadlines are 9 06 in the morning for evening publication the day before, and 6 00 p m the previous evening.

Scene of Coolidge Funeral Reported at Parkersburg

Reading from the Parkersburg Sentinel a scene surrounding Coolidge funeral rites is described as representatives of major parties at the polls ensuring a fair count and a reference to an official crank who may ignore the bill when presented.

SBS Petion Sseet Parkersburg. Sentinel

West Virginia's Guy Goff Remembered In Tributes And Reflections

The article honors ex Senator Guy D. Goff of West Virginia who died at his Southern home after years of illness. It recounts his early rise, term as U.S. Senator, and public service in Milwaukee and Washington, noting unfair residence doubts and praising his legal acumen. It also comments on the upcoming state legislature’s expected swift organization and agenda for tax, education, and state government reforms.

Guy D. Goff Guy Goff United States Senate Goff Elkins Sena Glugen Westirginia Col. Goff Lawce Jim Milwaukee Wisconsin Washington West

Plight of Steam Transportation Sparks National Concern

The article argues steam transportation's danger to the United States and frames it as the country's most serious current problem. It emphasizes that the industry's future largely shapes national prospects and the welfare of every citizen.

United States

Minor parties push for poll observers in West Virginia

Central West Virginia minor parties circulate petitions asking the state legislature to allow minor parties to have election officials at each voting precinct with no cost to the state. They argue representatives can serve without pay, but warn too many watchers could hinder ballot counting as these parties collectively poll about one percent of the total vote.

West Virginia Jminr

Daily Cross Word Puzzle Clues Mixed Lettering

A fragmented OCR puzzle page presents irregular across clues with garbled phrases and misread words. Readable items include clues for positions like across 4 7 12 15 and 26 27 9 41 87, but many entries are corrupted and require reconstruction.

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Opposition calls for third federal district in state

Opposition across the state protests a bill in Congress to rearrange federal judicial districts, adding a third district and judge. Democratic and Republican papers alike note the plan would mean extra costs. critics argue economy should guide any new arrangement as Congressmen discuss job creation and expenses.

Saneees Pel Congress Huntington Advertiser Ripley Mountaineer

Tribute to Calvin Coolidge Receives Nation’s Mourning

The nation mourns a great silent American as flags half staff and bells toll in tribute. Citizens across states send sympathy cards to Grace and relatives while Philadelphia mourns the loss of a man known for wit and upright conduct. He rests near his home as the United States honors his memory.

Independence Hall Erie Grace United States

Classified Advertising Rates Note from Sentinel

Cash rates require two cents per word for the first insertion and one cent per word for each additional insertion. Minimum charge is 45 cents. Each initial and each figure count as one word. Insertion must be consecutive and set in regular style. Errors should be reported immediately. The Sentinel limits responsibility to one incorrect insertion.

Sentinel

For Rent Modern Room by the Day Week or Month

Central Hotel at 106 Latrobe Street Gratton offers a modern room for rent priced to suit current times. Suitable for daily or weekly stays with monthly options available at the Gratton location.

Times Central Hotel Latrobe Street Gratton

PRIVATE RITES Continued for Milwaukee official obituary

The article recalls the political career of Milwaukee county prosecuting attorney Goif who died Saturday morning after ill health. Born in Clarksburg West Virginia his father Nathan Goff was a U S Senator and Secretary of the Navy. Funeral was from the home of his daughter Mrs B Carroll Reece wife of the incoming Republican representative from Tennessee.

Milwaukee County Wisconsin Senate Goif Clarksburg W. Va Nathan Goff United States Navy Hayes Goff B. Carroll Reece Tennesse

Fiduciary Notice for Smith Estate Settlement

Notice is hereby given that the following account is before the undersigned Commissioner of Accounts for settlement Wade F. Smith administrator of the estate of Augustine J. Smith deceased Given under my 31st day of December 19.

Commissioner of Accounts For Settlement Wade F. Smith Augustine J. Smith

Notice of Trustee Sale for Reed Property in Taylor County WV

By authority of a trust deed dated October 14 1926 Ray Reed and Jessie Reed conveyed to Trustee O EB Wyckoff the property in Taylor County West Virginia. The sale is set at the county courthouse front door February 4 1933 at 1 PM with lots 4 and 5 in Block 26 of the AudiHan addition pending terms: one third cash remainder with interest in one or two years secured by personal security and title retention. Trustee Q B Wyckoff January 9 1933 and 16 1933 and 30 1933.

Ray Reed Jessie B. Reed O. EB Wyckoff Taylor County West Virginia Grafton Q. B. Wyckoff

Rails Again Steam Forward On Market

Cork reports mixed market activity with scattered listings and cautious gains in New York. Dealers note late morning and afternoon shifts as some sectors show resilience while others lag.

Cork New York Central

Officer Shot In Fight With Two Burglars

Clarksburg reports an officer shot during a clash with two burglars at a local duty plant entry. Patrolman Robert Henry, 25, is hospitalized with a single bullet wound to the left. he fired five rounds as the suspects fled over a hill.

Clarksburg Robert Henry Henry

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