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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1932

Page

4

Local Grafton paper notices and ad rates details

Address list for business and editorial offices at 102 Latrobe Street Grafton West Virginia outlines department locations and printing shop. Details include Associated Press rights, editorial policy, submission guidelines, and advertising rates of 2 cents per word first insertion and 1 cent thereafter with 6 cents per inch composition after 9 am. Removal orders due by 6 pm the prior day.

Latrobe Street Grafton W. Va Grafton Printing Co Ee Sentinel

Political Intrigue and Budget Struggles Dominate 1932 Era News

The piece assesses Klein and Co.s influence in party politics and Smiths presidential prospects, critiques convention tactics, and discusses a two billion dollar unemployment relief bill pared to 2.1 billion with a 200 million public works cap. It also warns against emergency taxes and recalls July 4 as Freedom’s anniversary, urging balanced spending and liberty scrutiny.

House Senate Congress

New Film Romance Rumor Circles in Beach Outing

Rumors circulate in Hollywood about a new romance between Gil Bert Roland and Lily Damita after they were photographed together on a beach near Los Angeles. The sighting fuels talk of a high profile pairing in the film colony.

Tinka Gilbert Roland Lily Damita Los Angels

McAdoo Dominates Chicago Convention Turning Nomination

A long political analysis recalls the 1932 Democratic convention in Chicago where McAdoo shifted key California and Texas delegates to Roosevelt, effectively blocking Smith. It attributes the move to strategic alliances with Alfred E. Smith and the aim to prevent a Smith nomination, signaling Roosevelt’s path to victory.

McAdoo Chicago Hoover Curtis Warwick Roosevelt California John N. Girner Texas Garner Alfred E. Smith Great Eastern States Mr. McAdoo New York Smith

Democratic editorials shift on relief and economy rhetoric

The piece notes a marked change in Democratic party journals as Governor Call's special session looms for 1932. It argues Democrats historically push economy and salary cuts yet now accuse Republican motives, hedging on future salaries, and doubting sincerity in cost-cutting across public office terms.

House of Delegates House Dame Go Emer Chi

Fourth of July Celebrations Hinted in Journal Text

The Moundsville Journal muses on the Fourth of July celebrations and questions how eagerly the community should indulge. It references constitutional concerns about searches and seizures and the meaning of due process in the era.

Moundsville Journal

Cozad Pays Fine in Assault Case

Coral of Sandy Creek was fined 25 dollars plus costs in Magistrate John Wittman s court after pleading guilty to a reduced misdemeanor assault charge. The complaint by W H Goodin stated the assault left Goodin with a broken jaw and facial injuries. Cozad posted bond for a Wednesday hearing on a peace warrant following the trial.

CE. Coral Sandy Creek Yesterd John Wittman Cozad W. H. Goodin Goodwin

Elias Smith Selis Dairy Sold to A Campbell Near Grafton

Elias Smith Selis, a Cecil pike area farmer and dairy operator near Grafton park, has sold his dairy stock and equipment to A. Campbell. Campbell has moved the stock to the Otha Compton farm on Wickwire where they will operate with Compton. Campbell and Compton already serve milk consumers. Campbell, a longtime railroad worker on Beech Street, West Grafton, bought 25 Jersey cows a year old Jersey bull milking gear and goodwill of Smith’s 13.5 year dairy business. Smith plans to retire likely pursuing purebred stock breeding and remains uncertain about farming. The Campbell Compton team will run the business on the Compton farm. A writer sues editors for $300 over two articles held three months before return.

Elias-Smith Cecil Pike Grafton Park A. Campbell Campbell Otha Compton Wickwire Messers” Campbell and Compton Mr. Campbell Beech Street West Grafton City Hospital Smith Messers Campbell Compton

Grafton fans head to Indiana Pa for harness race event

Local residents travel Monday to Indiana Pennsylvania for a special harness racing event hosted by the American Legion post. Independence Lady owned by J Lester Bush of Grafton debuts this season in the race. Banks post offices and many businesses will observe a holiday, with Grafton Park ready for crowds.

Grafton Indiana American Legion Post Independence Lady J. Lester Bush Grafton Park Oakland

MEET POSTPONED BY A O H LODGE REVEALED

A.O.H. Lodge meeting scheduled for Monday evening has been postponed until further notice. The announcement was made this afternoon.

A. O.H. Lodge

For Rent At Your Own Price Five Room Apartment

Classified notice offers a five room apartment at 12 Maple Avenue with a clean, sizable residence and a contact phone 80 J plus inquiry about rental terms.

Maple Avenue Sini

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