Tunnelton News Highlights Local Teas and Gatherings
The July 30 Tunnelton column reports the Woman's Christian Temperance Union meeting at the Wiles home with plans for an August 13 institute at the Methodist church. A vegetable supper is set for July 30 at 5 30 p m. A birthday dance honors Frank Myers with local musicians. Birth announced for a son to Mr. and Mrs. Wallace West. Dinner guests include Wiles and Morgan towns visitors. Pratt family reunion held at Bird's Creek with next year planned at some location. Numerous notices of visits from residents to and from nearby towns.
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Ruth Wiles
Tunnelton
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Wilbert Wiles
Arthur Hisprites
Methodist Episcopal Church
Frank Myers
Howesville
Myers
Kenneth Miller
J. M. Pyles
Chester McGinnis
Virgil Britton
Wallace West
Pratt
Pleasant Valley
Bird’s Creek
Game Place
Sony
Robert Pratt
Charles Pratt
Frank Michaels
Wkhannon
Mary Clark
W. L. Simmons
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Breen Hudgins
Hattie Wotring
Jasper, Mich
Tennis Wotring
Sally Mankins
Rowlesburg
P. N. Rhodes
Paris Shay
N. W. Montgomery
L. C. Halbritter
Prank Hart
Morgantown
Country Club
Mildred Frantz
Faye Cool
Fairmont
Thomas Pentony
Pittsburgh
Joseph Finns
Frostburg
W. H. Pentony
LC. Halbritter
Gertrude Halbritter and
Grafton
Freda Scerren
Memorial Hospital
Cumberland
Newburg
Pete McGinnis
Albright
H. J.martin
Rnfield
Grafton Tax Apportionment Figures Protested
The article discusses annual city tax valuation changes for Grafton from 1927 to the current year, noting reductions in 1928 and 1929 and a reported apportionment of 1 805 803. It references Marshall and military attrition as a metaphor for ongoing fiscal pressure.
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Marshall
Valuion
Grafton
Park's Need Continued from page one
A lengthy discussion on tax appor tionment raises questions about public works property in the county. The article compares peak assessments in 1927 to current figures, noting a substantial loss and a 75 cent per hundred tax impact. Legal steps and statutes are cited as counties consider proportional distribution among districts and municipalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
W. Va
Board of Public Works
Grattan Park draws crowds with beach fame posters
The natural Grattan Park beach attracts tourists and out of town swimmers, drawing nearly as many local fans. The Tygart's Valley Traction company has printed large posters urging a swim at Grattan Park as its fame spreads across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tygart’s Valley Traction Company
Gratton Park
Foster Identified in Los Angeles Murder Case
Foster identified as a Moran gang member linked to the Lingle slaying. The pistol used was bought with eleven others by Foster during gang activity. He was arrested in Los Angeles and indicted for murder, as police faced a new gangland murder confrontation involving Dominick Falbu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lingle
Foster
Moran
Hoodlama
Los Angeles
Dominick Falbu
Noted speaker urges home town growth at Kiwanis circle
A train of disjointed notes narrates a visiting speaker from Chicago urging Jackson's Mill to become a state community center and entertainment hub. He cites Kiwanis Day origins in Chicago and calls for large, inclusive projects to engage youth and celebrate local figures.
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Chicago
Patiy
Jackson's Mill
West Virginia
Mr. High
America
Babe Ruth
Gratton
White Oaks
British dirigible R-100 arrival witnessed by U S N officer
Montreal reports C B Rosendahl former commander of the Los Angeles witnessed the arrival of the British dirigible R-100. He noted the new airship is larger than the Los Angeles or the Graf Zeppelin and expressed keen interest in its progress as it crossed the Atlantic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will
Montreal
C.B. ‘Rosendahl
Los Angeles
Labor Local Backs Judge Shaw for Senate in West Virginia
Fairmont July 30 labor group endorses Judge Harry Shaw for the Republican nomination for United States Senate. Local No. 1410 of the International Association of Machinists commends the Marion County jurist for his integrity and service, praising his mountaineer spirit and lifelong work from farm to courtroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont
Harry. Shaw Fairmont
Republian
United States Senate
Marion — County
West Virginia
Shaw
Pallmont
Railways Department
William J. Hussion
Pref
Harry C. Louden
Ternational
Association of
Efi Dacy
Harry Shaw
Circuit Court of
Judge Shaw
Cal J
Virginia
Inter
Ford Motors Mission and Innovations Highlight Public Service
The Ford Motor Company frames its purpose as serving the public through better methods and lower costs. It cites savings from improved axle-shafts crankcase cutting and bolts, plus a four mile endless chain conveyor at Rouge plant, boosting daily capacity and easing workers' days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Motor Company
Ford
Rouge
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I. A. Wiles
James Wiles
Greenland Boyard
Marquess and
Edward Boughton
Cleveland
Ohio
Ellis Wiles
Tyree
Winebrenner
W. J Hurt
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Quinnimont
Cotton Hill
Park
Grafton Park
Wm. Archdeacon Co
Racine
Wis
Canada
Reycs
England
Liverpool
Northwesward
Hebrides Islands
Scotland
Ward Cape Farewell
Greg
Irish Sea
Atierpool
Isle
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Tyre
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Seotlag
Balin Island
Malin
Blite
Jake H. Fleagle
Gotot
Philip Rum
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