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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1934
Page
4
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A long local discussion notes Elkins Randolph county’s new level 1 airport built with CWA and FERA labor, plus a critique of New Deal policies like milk price hikes. It urges adherence to rotating senatorial nomination rules in Tyler, Taylor, Marshall, and Wetzel counties, condemning attempts to bypass traditional county rights.
The Rev W G Ware, superintendent of the East district of the United Brethren church, made his last official visit to the local church praising Pastor Lois Luzader for membership gains and strong finances. Delegates recommended the present pastor and Ware’s return, with Miss Carrie Bennett as alternate delegate. R E B Redinger was re elected general church steward. Improved business in Australia boosts clock and watch imports into the commonwealth. Panic.
An article fragment notes Adla Tablets claim to neutralize acids relieving stomach pain and allowing normal eating with a money back guarantee. It also mentions a police case with two confessed inmates, suspicions about Powell, a river body, and doubts about a missing man’s fate as officers split on whether the trusted fled or the inmates’ story is true. Powell’s father rejects his son’s death.
In Fairchance Pennsylvania on July 24 Bartholomew Bohnak aged 66 died while helping a friend free a stuck automobile in a field. The car lurched and surged in circles striking him as it moved away. A second brief item notes Louisiana lawmakers approving a bill to seize cook stoves and utensils for nonpayment of rent, with a quote from Rep. Jack Williamson.
Detective Harper questions Pierre Dufresne in the Dufresne residence about a plot tied to a missing instrument and a rumored murder. Dufresne recounts his alibi and the night’s events while Harper reveals his conclusions about motives and reconciliation.
Notices warn heirs and creditors of the estates of Margaret Gaines and Margaret P Withers to file claims by January 28 1935 to avoid loss of rights. Harry Friedman Commissioner of Accounts invites beneficiaries to attend on a specified day to protect interests. Also an application for parole is announced for Gordon Kennedy convicted of grand larceny at the 1932 term of the Taylor County Court, seeking parole through A W Garnett.
Political notice urging Republicans in Taylor county to support Howard H Hour for Congress in the First Virginia District. The announcement requests broad GOP backing and outlines candidacy intent amid party considerations.
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