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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1929
Page
4
The Grafton newspaper lists publisher and department addresses at Latrobe Street. It details subscription prices by carrier and mail, advertising rates, and deadlines for copy and notices. The note cites Associated Press rights and submission rules for letters and advertisements.
A countywide push for expanding 4-H Club work in rural schools is outlined with a mass meeting at the courthouse. The editorial credits West Virginia University and extension services for success and urges a live 4-H program in every rural school plus city engagement. It also analyzes Fairmont river access, advocating a river wharf on the Monongahela to move coal by boat to New Orleans, arguing rail costs and potential export gains.
An editorial warns West Virginia coal operators to exploit cheap water transport via the Monongahela and Ohio to the Mississippi, noting limited enthusiasm for a regional flying field. It cites Col. Lindbergh’s caution on east of the Ohio and outlines state brief items on fishing bans, new corporate charters in Huntington and Charleston, and dissolutions.
The state health department announced plans to place warning placards into public view warning that West Union water from Middle Island creek is unsafe due to lack of filtration. The water is pumped through unfiltered pipes, prompting concerns and municipal action.
Philadelphia observers join Mexican government representatives in a July 13 tribute at the Chatsworth pine site where Captain Emiliano Carranza, famed as Mexico's Lindbergh, died a year ago. The observance included wreath laying and a plan for a permanent memorial. Family of Golden Menear, after a long visit, returned home via Atlantic City and Baltimore.
The Fet terman District Board of Education will sell coal hauling and concrete work at Thornton Blueville. Sale at Blueville school house July 20 at 2 pm. ED GANS, Secretary. Special Commissioner Sidney H. Summerville will sell Lot 96 Knotts addition Grafton W Va at 1 pm August 3 1929 under Sidney Sommerville vs Charles Lowther et al decree. One third cash balance in six and twelve months with security.
Maude Ervin of Kingwood was sentenced to two years in the state prison after conviction on second prohibition law violations. Her husband is already in the penitentiary from Taylor county. Several small children are being cared for by state homes.
Pittsburgh market notes hogs 2700 head about 25 cents lower with varied weight ranges and prices from 12.00 to 12.50 for 150 to 220 pounds and calves at 200 top dealers 17.50 while sheep remain steady and lambs attain 15.60 with mid grades 13.00 to 15.00. cabbage 16 cars steady 2.25 to 2.50 per 100 pounds, potatoes 85 cars stronger at 5.60 to 5.75 per barrel. note ends with advisory line about training a son in politeness to become a book agent.
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