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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1930

Page

4

Grafton El P Publishing Company contact details

The fragment lists GRAFTON EL PUBLISHING COMPANY in Grafton West Virginia with Howard H Holt as publisher. It cites office addresses at 102 Latrobe Street and printing department codes, plus subscription rates and note about submitting letters to the editor and word charges.

Grafton EL Publishing Company Grafton W. VA Howard H. Holt Latrobe Street Grafton Printing Co Gratton

High Street paving urged to connect city cores

The article lauds plans to hard surface High Street from Barrett Street to the county road, arguing it will link the main city area to the park, boost goodwill, attract visitors, and enhance municipal management. It praises recent street work and favors completing paving to create a first class highway from the east city to the park. It also notes Gertrude Ederle’s decline in hearing after her record swimming feats.

Abzpal Grafton Thayer Grand Street Hightreet Barrett Bridge Street Skood Bridge High Street Barrett Street Pennsy New York Gentral Virginian Bglto. & Ohio New York Central B&o

Temperature records and local weather thermometer dispute

In Grafton discussions extend over official weather readings and the search for a government thermometer. An editorial note laments missing access to a properly equipped official thermometer and urges daily high low data sharing to align local reports with national climate records. The piece also comments on economic trends for local merchants and railroads, praising the B&O’s performance amid industry shifts.

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Constable Turns Detective to Find Park Boat Stolen

Constable Bolmer known as Joe investigates after Howard Holt publisher loses a canoe or flatboat for the third time. He tracks a quartet of youths who deny theft, learns a hunter was paid three dollars, and the craft is recovered and returned to its owner with a lecture.

Bolmer Joe Howard H. Holt Tygart Valley Okeh Holt Pruntytown Pike Fetterman

Ranger Guardes Negro Hangs in Texas Killing Case

Five Texas state rangers guard Jesse Lee Washington a condemned negro sentenced to death in the electric chair for the slaying of Mrs. Henry Vaughan at her Shamrock area home. Washington pleaded guilty on trial day as mobs drove residents from nearby Oklahoma border towns.

Miami Tex Texas State Rangers Jesse Lee Washington Henry Vaughan Shamrock Washington Oklahoma Texas

London Naval Treaty Awaits Royal Assent

The London naval treaty passed all stages in the house of lords and the house of commons. Royal assent is expected before Parliament is prorogued this week, formalizing legal support for the pact reached at the London naval conference.

London House of Lords House of Commons

Four Arrested and Fifth Quizzed In Detective's Death

New York July 29 four men were under arrest and a fifth held for questioning in the death of Detective Thomas E Hill who was shot during an attempted questioning of occupants of an automobile. The car was wrecked as the men tried to flee after Hill was shot. Police said six men rode in the car, and the fifth man arrested at home admitted hiring the vehicle but said it was stolen.

the Sentinel Spc Uie New York Thomas E | Hill Robert Rehmann Hill

Taylor County Republican Candidacy Announcements

A set of overdue campaign notices for Taylor County officials including Walter A Wood William Crimes Lloyd L Shriver Eugend Sommerville Fred Kelley and others announce bids for Republican nominations for Superintendent of Schools County Commissioner and House of Delegates. Primary election date August 5 1930 is referenced.

Bor Taylor County Allertisens Walter A, Wood Grafton Henry’’ A. Canfield Lloyd L. Shriver House OF Delegates Eugend Sommerville Ratal Tunday Angual

Grafton Justice of the Peace nominees announce bids

Several candidates announce Republican bids for Justice of the Peace in Grafton District to fill the unexpired term of the late Squire L G Haymond. They urge voter support at the primary on August 5 or 6 1930 and pledge fair treatment of all classes.

Justice OF Peace Pear Grafton Squire le G. Haymond Jos. G. Boline Justice of the Peate Gratton Squiret Haymond D, W Fortney Justice of the Peace Grafton Didtelet Syire L. ¢. Haymond Justice of the ‘Peace J. C. Saco

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