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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1934
Page
4
Details of postal classification, subscription prices, and advertising policies for the Grafton West Virginia newspaper. Includes rates for daily and monthly options, Associated Press rights, letters to editor, and classified ad pricing plus deadlines for same day insertion.
A Texas girl child was abducted from her play area and found dead hours later in a roadside pool. The incident triggers grim commentary on crime and punishment, amid wider notes on drought, river water levels, and public alarm.
The piece discusses a first cousin of Andie found in Pittsburgh’s tene ment districts living modestly by choice. It notes rich Mellons aid some relatives yet remain distant, arguing many wealthy people are generous. It also covers county court debates on election officer pay, suggesting current rates undermine fair service and timely compensation.
San Francisco July 25 officers were summoned by howling dogs. Humane officer Alfred Airoid found four famished mongrels standing guard over Mrs Agnes Woods age 65, who had apparently been dead for four days.
The Sentinel publishes endorsements from James A. Farley and Joseph W. Burns praising Robert L. Ramsay's congressional record. Farley commends Ramsay for cooperation with the Roosevelt administration and forecasts continued helpfulness in local legislation. Burns thanks Ramsay for friendship and loyalty during the 73rd Congress, noting Ramsay helped achieve a strong Democratic record.
Arguments continued from page one as officials noted the prize to be announced next week. The baby show welcomes Taylor county youngsters from one day to one year, promising a gala day with Bill Manley presiding at the dinner.
Classified rates are two cents per word for the first insertion and one cent per word for each additional insertion. Minimum charge is 45 cents. Each initial and figure counts as one word. Example 521 counts as three words. Ads restricted to proper classifications. For sale 94 acres knottsville road house out buildings and fruits. W A Cole bank or phone 15 F 13. For rent 6 room house Brownlow Park. Call 15 F 13.
Jack Riffee ten son of J M Riffee local druggist admitted for minor operation. Blanche Thompson from Grand street admitted for major operation. Trueman Knotts of Newburg discharged after minor operation. Miss Anna Rodney nurse at Hopemont admitted to undergo major operation.
An installment in Albert Hutchins series on India. The article promises an exhaustive study of the backward country and appears in American Weekly with the Baltimore Sunday American on July 29. Readers are urged to buy via newsboys or newsdealers.
In Parkersburg on July 25 peaceful talks followed a strike at the Ames Baldwin Wyoming Tool Works plant after a clash between state police and pickets. A trooper was cut by a brick and several people were slightly hurt. State labor commissioner Clarence Jarrett arrived and will meet with company officials and union leaders. The shovelmen’s union had gone on strike last Friday seeking another election of bargaining representatives.
We express our sincere gratitude to relatives, neighbors and friends for sympathy and aid after the passing of our husband and father Albert Reese Boyce. Special thanks to Clevenger and the choir for comforting words and music and to those who sent flowers. Mrs Albern Reese and Ft
Notice states a primary election will be held on August 7 1934 at all voting precincts in West Virginia to nominate candidates for public office to be voted at the general election on November 6 1934. Secretary of state issues the notice on the 14th day of July.
A fragmented political notice solicitation asks Republican voters in Taylor County and nearby areas to support a candidate for Congress. It pledges an active campaign and continuity of coast government and Republican principles, referencing the 11th Senatorial district and counties Marion Monongalia. The text contains garbled phrases but centers on candidate outreach and party allegiance.
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