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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1932
Page
4
Regional health concerns urge boiling water from springs and shallow wells amid typhoid risks. The Sentinel discusses ancient Pueblo dating questions, Valley Falls tourism decline from roads and pollution, and a Taylor County American Legion Drum Corps contest showing strong state-level performance and calls for expansion and new equipment.
The famed German aviator von Gruneau began his third Westward Atlantic crossing yesterday and landed at Iceland on the first leg last evening. Observers note his extensive experience and suggest such flights have clear objectives beyond mere publicity, contrasting with reckless youth who chase publicity and costly risks. A related editorial in Fairmont Times argues against sweeping county government overhauls before real tax relief, and cites Secretary Hyde’s critique of Roosevelt’s reforestation plan as impractical and costly.
The discussion notes Argentina may cap advertising talks on radio at 100 words, citing La Prensa on mercantile broadcasts. It questions if such a rule would work in the United States as readers imagine the public would answer with an enthusiastic yes.
A Right County court plea argues West Virginia lacks statewide rules for licensing outdoor amusement enterprises. Municipalities may license carnivals and set limits, but outside a one mile zone tents can operate unlicensed. Mountain calls for court action, noting cities have restricted carnivals within limits while tents often operate just outside municipal borders.
Massachusetts authorities prepare to require drivers with worn tires to replace them or surrender their licenses. The campaign highlights tire safety as a critical yet often overlooked aspect of road safety.
The Fairmont Times argues worn tires threaten all drivers and urges a campaign to remove worn tires from highways. It notes 1931 motor vehicle deaths reached 33,500, with rates six times higher than 1913. Nevada led death rates, California second, private drivers worsening while commercial vehicle safety improved. Public concern cites higher child death rates yet overall ages up 98 percent since 1922.
New York July 23 The lexicographer Dr Vizetelly says crime slang gains entry to dictionaries only after fading from use. He notes racketeer and pineapple as criminal terms, while listing underworld words such as scrix gooseberry comino skyingle and bang to rights as examples of terms waiting for general adoption.
In Pontiac Michigan on July 23 the bodies of two women were recovered from Pontiac Lake, raising total fatalities to three from a sudden Thursday night storm that swamped many small boats. Sheriff Frank Schram estimated seven more may be missing. The recovered victims include Mrs Green Scales and Mrs Ethel McKinley, both residents of Pontiac. The body of Detroit prizefighter Witham Burnowski washed ashore on Thursday.
Hagerstown Maryland July 23 wrens nested in a pair of trousers left drying on a line Mrs Roy Bingaman reports finding a bulge in the pocket and discovering the bird home with several eggs inside the pocket of the washed trousers, a curious domestic nature anecdote.
Nanking reports the Chinese government ordered mobilization of strong forces to defend Jehol Province from invasion and pursue armed resistance alongside diplomatic efforts. Protests were lodged with the League of Nations and Japan over a small Japanese expeditionary force in Jehol claimed as a rescue mission for a captured former officer Ishimoto.
London reports that a German airman known as Black Knight and a British flyer announced an aim to cross the Atlantic as a crusade to show the futility of war. The plan recalls a 14 year old battle between the two, and references Baron Von Schleich as the German captain.
Christopher Drapes known as the Mad Major of the Royal Flying Corps plans a future flight with a partner, promising to be side by side in the cockpit. They recall a war era battle with Baron Von Echleich and express bitterness over misspent wartime efforts as they pursue a peace mission across the Atlantic.
Creditors and beneficiaries of the estate of William E Sims deceased are urged to exhibit claims with vouchers verified at the Commissioner of Accounts office in the Taylor County Bank building Grafton WV by January 31 1933 or be barred from estate benefits. Beneficiaries must appear on the sale day to protect their interests. Dated July 23 1932 William P Samples Commissioner of Accounts Taylor County.
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