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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1930
Page
4
The notice outlines rates for ads at 2 cents per word for first insertion and 1 cent for subsequent tiers, with 6 cents per inch for late composition after 9:00 a.m. Ads for same day must be in by 9:00 a.m. and removal notices by 6:00 p.m. the evening prior. It credits Associated Press dispatches and invites reader letters up to 500 words while excluding anonymous messages.
The piece profiles Joe Boliner a longtime Grafton resident and Republican figure now serving as Taylor county constable while highlighting his early stone mason days and schoolboard tenure. It also mentions editor Ned Smith of Fairmont and a Times editorial warning about plummeting property values and a call for business unity to curb forced sales in Marion County.
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A street address listing notes C Earl Phillips at 314 Walnut Street on the West Side, detailing residence location in a compact community directory entry.
The passage argues that given Marion county's tight finances it is puzzling why astute businessmen tied to Ned's paper would invest in new newspaper ventures now. It suggests there is little justification for branching out during unfavorable conditions and questions the timing and prudence.
A vivid travel diary recounts a Ford Clipper journey through Tampa Bay area visiting Plant Park and the Tampa Hotel, shopping for a dress, and meeting the Best family at a pool. It describes the route, landmarks, and a playful scene with the Best children as they swim and enjoy a sunny afternoon at the Best apartment pool.
Walter A. Wood of Grafton R F D No 2 announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Superintendent of Schools of Taylor county. He asks for votes and goodwill of citizens. William Grimes also announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Superintendent of Schools of Taylor county, asking for votes in the Primary Election to be held August 5 1930.
A series of candidate announcements declare bids for county and district offices in Taylor County. Eugene Somerville seeks the House of Delegates, C Fred Kelley runs for County Commissioner, MORROW seeks the county court seat, and Jos G Boliner enters the race for Justice of the Peace for Grafton district. Primary election dates are noted as August 5th and 6th 1930.
Narrator describes Tarpon Springs as the center of America's sponge industry with Greek crews, hand-built boats, and a daily market auction. They visit Greek neighborhoods, see sponge crews at work, and purchase a large sponge for a quarter, illustrating port life and cultural ties.
A Hopemont priest responds to a Knight of Columbus convention critique of the State Sanitarium. He defends the spiritual ministrations and visits, notes plans for a resident Catholic chaplain, and asserts ministers visit Hopemont without compensation. He calls the speaker’s statements unfounded and insulting to attending clergy.
Paris July 2 Midshipman Francis H Worthington 19 Grover Colo used his own weapon to take his life after a failed poison attempt The diary found in his room says he believed life no longer worth living and notes his mind may give way He awoke Monday in a hospital after the attempt and wrote he was disgusted he was not dead He was aboard a lodgings party of Annapolis midshipmen in Paris Bermuda The yacht Tanager arrived four days overdue from New London June 22 with 41 other yachts the only entry failing to finish in the 60 mile race.
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