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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1934
Page
3
Business and Editorial Offices listed at 102 Latrobe Street Grafton West Virginia with phone lines for business 185 R and news 580 Grafton Printing Co Job Dept 185 R.
The article criticizes the Arthurdale project as an impractical government venture, arguing it would cost over two million dollars for rehabilitating 150 unemployed families and urging a far smaller per family investment with repayment conditions. It also offers safety and health tips for motorists on vacations, including driving slowly, proper seating, hydration, and cautions about heat, water, sun exposure, and contact with poison ivy.
A flock of six white birds, likely herons or egrets, settled on the river banks near the park. The piece notes their beauty and legal protection, discusses their migratory behavior toward Florida, and comments on federal liquor-law enforcement impact in the community.
The column urges a city ordinance banning street advertising devices and loud musical promotions from outside the county. It celebrates the Jeffreys family for top subsistence gardening in Boothscreek, notes delays in stone work and pool construction for the high school gym, and discusses Rotary undercurrents. It also critiques organizational politics, praises Arthurdale efforts, and cautions fiscal realism in federal projects.
From Wheeling Intelligencer Col Frank Knox argues the New Deal harms competition by backing a price structure through the National Recovery Administration. He says critics are branded as Tories, but Americans increasingly see such panaceas as harmful to public welfare.
From Fairmont Times West Vizian: Dr. Hugh Cumming’s Health Hints for vacationers cover proper posture, alert but relaxed driving, and avoiding fatigue. The American Automobile Association promotes the guidance to reduce highway accidents as curve rates rise and motorists travel.
The explorers Father Hubbard Kenneth Chisholm and Douglas Chisholm with Edgar Lev from Santa Clara University climbed pinnacles in Alaska and documented crucial geological data and motion pictures. Hubbard describes a huge blown-out crater larger than Aniakchak in the center of the Alaska Peninsula, with a thirty mile circumference and rivers, lakes, and lava flows. Dozens of brown bears were sighted nearby.
William J. Hussion of Grafton West Virginia declares for the Democratic primary from the 11th district covering Taylor Marion Monongalia Counties. He pledges to campaign actively if nominated and to support progressive measures if elected, aligning with labor endorsements in 1934.
Edgan Levin on the Pinnacles base leads a tense encounter as two large Pavlof giants stalk the camp at night. Levin fires an automatic rifle and, with George Peterson, drops the creature near the alders after Levin is knocked about by brush. W L Kelley and T M return to Richmond after a week visiting Louis Rauscher.
Notice to creditors and beneficiaries of the estates of Gaines Charles A Dennis and P Withers deceased. Claims must be filed verified by July 28 1935 at the Grafton Banking and Trust Co building Grafton West. Beneficiaries must appear July 28 1935 to protect interests. Commissioner Harry signs.
Notice announces that on about July 30 1934 an application will be with A W Garnett Charleston for parole of Gordon Kennedy condemned for grand larceny at Taylor County Dire Court Member Term 1932 and sentenced to three years at West Virginia Penitentiary beginning July 24 31.
A fragmented 1934 political notice from Taylor County outlines candidacies for Congress in the First Virginia district and local posts. Howard H. Hole seeks Republican nomination for State Senator in the 11th district. Harvey A. Poe runs for County Commission on the Democratic ticket, pledging honesty and attentiveness, while another Democrat champions square dealing and prudent county finances.
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