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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1933
Page
4
The piece discusses ethics of sensational crime reporting surrounding a murder trial in Parkesburg, urging restraint to protect fair trials. It also cites oil industry regulatory efforts, noting Eastern oil fields and quality, plus a note on canning garden vegetables for relief programs this summer.
The article urges families to stock can goods including beans tomatoes and corn for winter and praises county relief efforts while noting Oklahoma voters supported beer referendums amid dry politics led by Alfalfa Bill Murray. It critiques prohibition zealots and suggests the public forms opinions independently, warning against forced ideologies.
State police changes see Trooper Wamsley replace Deberderfer at Elm Grove station while Sergeant Duckworth departs. Ernest N. Smith urges West Virginia to promote tourism through local clubs and state pride. Churches face politics, youth seek faith, and moral guidance must be practical and supportive.
A church general assembly heard that the older generation has abandoned standards without setting new ones and that today’s youth at high school age face moral anarchy. A committee warned many church members have listened to false arguments and lost convictions, aiding the rise of the enemy.
The Southern California Methodist Conference body rejected moves to ease prohibition and endorsed a resolution expelling members who drink after admonition or participate in liquor selling. It condemns religious zealotry as autocratic and un-Christian. Also notes May Pickford may move to Texas after divorce from Doug to live in the Lone Star state.
Thomas F. Richardson of Grafton, Mooseheart graduate, spoke at Loyal Order of Moose Lodge No. 9 in Fairmont. Delegates from Mannington Weston Morgantown Clarksburg and Grafton gave talks. A dance followed with Bud Morgan’s Orchestra. Richardson is son of Guy Richardson, who died in 1926, and the lodge helped him and his brother Joseph enter Mooseheart in 1927.
Mayor Martin of Fairmont invites Mayor Charles O King and commissioners P Withers and Fred W Kunst to a July 18 meeting of Monongahela valley city representatives at Hotel Fairmont. The program includes a sighting tour and discussions on statewide urban economic issues with City Attorney Albert J Kern among the principal speakers. attendance planned by at least one commissioner.
A Taylor County reader supports the rotation rule for the 11th district state senate seats. She argues Democrats should nominate from the proper county in 1934, cites past violations, and notes patronage disparities favoring Marion and Monongalia counties. The letter defends Taylor’s right to a candidate and commends the editor for backing local rights.
This article explains Roosevelt's managed money concept, detailing how government action can adjust money supply and spending to stabilize prices. It covers use of Federal Reserve operations, bond transactions, potential special currency, and public works to influence demand and price levels.
Legal notices call creditors and beneficiaries to file claims against Laura E. Cole’s estate by January 15, 1934 and protect their interests at a July 11, 1933, hearing. A trustee’s sale of William W. Bush bankrupt estate real property in Taylor County, WV, including multiple parcels in Grafton, Knottsville and nearby districts, is set for August 4, 1933, at the courthouse front door.
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