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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1932
Page
4
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A regional column notes heavy rain flooding streams feeding the Kanawha, aiding drought relief and praising Fort Necessity dedication in Fayette County near Uniontown. It references Washington era history, local property worries, and the new shrine's significance to Western Pennsylvania and Western Virginia communities.
Owing to unforeseen conditions we find it impossible to sell out and quit business. We will continue operating at the same stand providing new fall and winter goods at the lowest prices ever known. We appreciate the friendship of customers and will remain in business despite earlier retirement plans.
An entire Florida town in the Tampa Bay area, once a popular resort and citrus center, was sold under hammer for $100 to a major creditor who held a $50,000 mortgage, illustrating in a striking way how the boom era value has collapsed and inviting reflection on the national mood and political climate.
A Clarksburg Telegram excerpt contrasts Hoover's view that productive works aid citizens with Germanys 1920s overbuild of stadiums and housing projects. It warns pork barrel relief measures may repeat costly mistakes as Barkley condemns Hawley Smoot tariffs yet Democrats back protectionist shifts in practice.
The article discusses the Dog Days of summer, explaining their ancient timing from July to September and the association with Sirius. It notes rain on the first day and forecasts about 40 rain days, warns of infections from skin openings, but adds gardeners see fewer bean beetles. Recent heavy rainfall floods the Tygar ts river area from Valley Head to Elkins, with more rain expected.
President Hoover announced a conference with congressional leaders after House and Senate conferees approved a 2.1 billion dollar bill. Senator Watson forecast a veto, saying adjournment this week was unlikely. Hoover urged a special 120 thousand dollar unemployment relief fund to sustain volunteer efforts led by Walter S. Giffor, warning that lack of funds could end vital community services.
Weather forces postponement of multiple baseball doubleheaders with American and Detroit New York matchups moved from Friday to Saturday due to rain. Remaining schedule unsettled as crews assess fields and reschedule.
Rain continues to soak fields and roads with little washout in the Cumberland divisions while Fairmont and Philippi pikes flood briefly. Bus and mail routes run on time, but farmers and truck gardeners complain of saturated ground hindering cultivation. Measured rains improve pasturage and meadowlands as livestock thrive on lush forage. Forecasters expect continued wet weather with rising temperatures and a push to cut red tape in the relief bill talks. White House and congressional leaders meet to resolve objections to the relief bill amid ongoing negotiations.
The report notes Herrioft stressing the importance of removing the war guilt clause from the Treaty of Versailles and considers total reparations payable. It cites Tennessee farm woodland forest products valued at 16 million dollars in 1930.
President Hoover demands changes to the relief bill as House leaders delay action after a long White House conference. A plan to convene three senators and three representatives with Hoover to craft an acceptable measure unfolds amid reports of a general disposition to reach a compromise.
A July 6 report from Washington Ray describes a tornado that left a town of 1,300 homeless, killing three people in southeastern Nebraska after a brief errand of death. Hotels and public buildings opened to displaced residents who gathered in the city park during a Fourth of July celebration.
Notices warn creditors and beneficiaries of Martha Rush estate and describe a trustee sale of Lot No. 8 in Grafton Park Taylor County. Public sale details include date July 29 192? and property on Tygarts River bank adjoining Grafton Park. Also a transfer withdrawal notice for Pittsburgh Value Foundry & Construction Company filed June 15 1922.
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