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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1931
Page
4
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A garbled text combines phrases about purity and prayer with biblical references Titus 1 15 and a quotation about informing the mind and purifying the heart. The reading resembles a devotional meditation and includes scattered lines and stray capitalized words.
An editorial piece argues that modern anxieties about reform, strikes, and economic upheaval echo older diabolizing fears of Bolshevism. It cites Cuba under Machado, New York’s Grover Whalen, Greek, Palestinian, and South African unrest, and claims Moscow-backed meddling colors many disputes from taxes to water power.
The Wheeling Intelligencer denounces cries of communism as a tactic to derail reform and shield inefficient officials, arguing that enlightened public opinion and fair government will expose and end anti-government efforts. It asserts such accusations are unthinkable and politically motivated.
A February act of Congress now shapes Annapolis graduation with 441 midshipmen. Ensign commissions total 392, including 24 Marines and 12 Navy Supply Corps, while 49 graduates retire or are unfit. The class, originally projected at 295, gains strength to meet officer needs amid treaty-era limits.
An Associated Press photo from Indianapolis highlights speed racing as a cautionary emblem. The piece argues schools must teach children the dangers of automobiles alongside alcohol and urges greater respect for cars to prevent deaths.
A Russian opera singer and others quote Mme Barsova on fasting, sparking chatter about a one meal a day regime. Historical note cites Dr George Fordyce who advocated a single daily feast but ate lavishly, becoming ill yet living long. The piece questions practicality for most people and cites Wheeling Intelligencer commentary.
The piece notes fatalities and injuries across Northern West Virginia and the Fairmont region on Memorial Day. It argues Americans harm themselves and others during holidays by speeding and drinking, and urges education to promote respect for automobiles.
President G W Rightmire condemns student unrest while arguing that a college student should question norms. He notes 60 years of relative restraint but acknowledges that campus rebels arise naturally as youth develops critical thinking before maturing.
Overnight notes report Treasury will offer 800 million dollars in bonds amid deficit pressures. Other items include William Hill finishing a barrel voyage in lower rapids near Niagara Falls, and April business conditions showing improvement per Commerce Department. In Darien Connecticut, the body of Florence Mendenhall, Sea Fox tragedy victim, found. Chicago reports four airlines align to form a large transport system. Teague resigns in Washington.
The report rounds up brief items from Chicago to Bologna and Copenhagen. It mentions a vice chairman of the farm board in Chicago, investigations into nine deaths linked to Mrs. Margaret Summers in Italy, bombings at a Fascist church, Vatican clashes, injuries in Glasgow processions, a mayor in Los Angeles discussing drink, anniversaries in Fontainebleau, Texas Guinan affected by French admission policies, killings in Breslau, and a Hawks arrival in Copenhagen.
New York report states Mrs Edgar W. Garbish former Walter Chrysler daughter of the automobile maker is mother to a daughter born at Harbor Sanitarium. Garbish, star center and football captain at West Point, and Miss Chrysler wed January 4 last year.
Charleston twelve physicians receive licenses to practice medicine at a Public Health Council meeting. Sissonville near Huntington a 17 year old William Weltr dies after an automobile accident on May 25. Huntington campaign funds for the Hillel Foundation at West Virginia University gain approval by the State Council of Bnai Brith. Elkins Reverend J Blant Belk delivers a baccalaureate sermon at Davis and Elkins College. Wheeling attorney P J McGuire is seriously injured when his car hits a telephone pole. Moundsville Joe Adkins and Paul Preston escape from a state prison farm.
Valparaiso Indiana June 1 Judge Grant Crumpacker faced criticism for the one to ten year term given to Virgil Kirkland in the slaying of Arlene Draves today he ordered the Gary sentence reviewed and the case returned to Gary for proceedings to determine what action will be taken next.
Washington dispatch reports Dr. Marion Dorset of the U S Bureau of Animal Industry announces the commercial production of asparagin from lupines, reducing dependence on German imports. The compound promises a cheaper nitrogen source for tuberculosis testing media and could replace beef broth and peptone in some manufacturing steps, aiding soil restoration and farming.
A prisoner from Pendle ton reformatory arrived to hear arguments on a proposed new sentence. The court set next steps as lawyers present their reasons and evidence for the adjustment.
Charleston June 1 Two new members of the three man State Road Commission took office today Harry P Henshaw of Martinsburg Democrat former state senator and Harold P Tomkins Charleston Republican both had taken oaths of office earlier Henshaw appointed to a six year term to succeed C B McCoy whose term expired automatically retired from the senate under road law Tomkins named to fill the unexpired term of Floyd E Cunningham who died May 17 Also they began a conference with C P Fortney the commission chairman who outlined plans for the years work and explained office detail and routine
Under the Interior Department action during President Harding era, Fall must report immediately for commitment to a year in the penitentiary and pay a $100,000 fine. The court order enforces the sentence and financial penalty.
Washington June 1 The supreme court today refused to review the conviction of Albert B Fall on charges of accepting a bribe in connection with the naval contract scandal and related actions.
A scrambled puzzle clue list with many transcription errors references across clues like Persian falr and Strike breaker, plus stray fragments such as Sandarao tree and Pertaining to the moon. The readable portions imply a standard two dimensional word puzzle with numbers, directions, and missing letters.
A former cabinet official was convicted in October 1929 for accepting a $100,000 bribe from Edward L. Doheny. The money was alleged to have been brought to Washington by Doheny's son in the famed "little black bag."
In Mississippi, June 19, 1942, Senator A. B. Broadbent of Clarksville spoke on the Senate’s line of succession should impeachment target H. Horton. the remarks framed the governorship question in the current political context.
By deed of trust dated February 9 1928 Herbert Helms and wife transfer to Kennedy and Dudley trustees to secure Real Estate and Improvement Co of Baltimore City The sale will be at the front door of the Taylor County Courthouse Grafton West Virginia at 10 oclock a m on Tuesday June 16 1961 lot 7 Blick 9 Rector Addition to Grafton conveyed to Helms by deed recorded Deed Book 66 441 Terms require half cash and balance in two equal notes due one and two years with interest lien on property retained Surviving Trustees Kennedy and counsel Dent Warder May 27 June 18 1961
The Knottsville District Board of Education will accept sealed bids until June 4, 1931, for multiple tasks at Parkview and Mount Airy buildings. Jobs include washing walls and ceilings in four classrooms, painting interiors and exteriors, roof coating, and underpinning with split stone and cement mortar. Bids sent to President A. B. Shroyer. Blanche Swisher secretary.
Classified ads must follow two cent per word for first insertion and one cent per word for each additional insertion. Consecutive insertions, regular style, minimum charge 45 cents. Each initial and each figure counts as one word. Errors reported immediately. Sentinel not responsible for more than one wrong insertion.
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