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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1931
Page
4
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From Japan to Tacoma, the pilot abandons the five thousand mile sustained flight, deciding to abandon the attempt until a more powerful land improved plane is available. The move is praised as sensible and prudent over risky, doomed daring.
The city hosted Hon. John J. Cornwell ex governor and railroad VP as guest of honor at the high school commencement Decoration Day exercises and a Rotary meeting. He delivered speeches and received warm esteem from local residents. Meanwhile two highway accidents sparked by holiday traffic highlighted concerns over road safety and a newly formed state highway commission led by chairman Fortney with two new members Henshaw and Thompkins. The panel faces funding final bond allocations and building a connected state highway network.
The International aeroplane project to fly across the Northern Pacific Ocean is abandoned after several weeks of preparation and failed attempts to start pilots. Ash is noted as the pilot involved in the planned crossing.
The conflict between the Vatican and Mussolini was inevitable due to opposing philosophies. The Church champions humane values and individual opportunity, while Fascism prioritizes the state over the person. Mussolini’s regime suppresses Catholics and violates the Lateran Treaty, alienating global public opinion.
A reader urges immediate effort to farm, garden, and raise poultry for economic living. The message emphasizes quitting discussion and starting practical work on a small farm.
The Wheeling Intelligencer reports a 45.9 percent rise in equipment figures and notes that six states dominate manufacturing value and wage earners. It laments West Virginia missing from leading industrial states while highlighting coal oil timber and waterpower assets and transportation access shaping future progress.
A Canada places report summarizes 1919 to 1920 census trends in manufacturing. Establishments declined 1.7 percent while salaried staff fell 4.2 percent and wage earners dropped 2.1 percent. Wages rose 11.4 percent and salaries nearly 25 percent. Average wages rose from 1162 to 1300. value added to raw material by manufacturing climbed 28.4 percent. Power capacity remained strong. results reflect labor-saving machinery and centralized industry.
C EB Lesher executive vice president of the Pittsburgh Coal Company says the new tariff on bituminous coal will not affect American exporters immediately because Canada must source American coal. He notes Canadians will pay the higher tariff and the move aims to boost Canadian production, though Canadian coal is said to be inferior and must be shipped long distances.
Charleston W V June 2 Eight decisions were handed down by the state supreme court of appeals today. Cases include Standard Supply Company et al versus Delmar Coal Company et al in Taylor county reversed in part and remanded. William F Smith et al versus Sugar Creek Coal Company in Fayette county reversed and entered. J William Hall versus State Compensation Commissioner et al remanded to the compensation commissioner with directions. Terrence B Jackson et al The Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Company et al Payette county affirmed. Cochran Coal and Coke Company et al versus Board of Equalization and Review of Monongalia county affirmed in part reversed in part and remanded with directions. Britt Wellman versus Holston Hardwood Company et al Kanawha county affirmed in part reversed in part remanded with directions. E Clyde Scott et al versus Mortgage Service and Realty Company et als Raleigh county affirmed. State versus Quint Stull Nicholas county judgment reversed verdict set aside new trial awarded.
Four French Army airmen were killed when a bombing plane crashed last night about 25 kilometers southeast of Metz France. The accident occurred as the aircraft returned from a mission over the region.
The Knottsville District Board of Education will receive sealed bids until June 4, 1931, for multiple renovation tasks at Parkview and Mount Airy buildings. Work includes washing walls and ceilings, painting two rooms, painting tin roof and exterior, porch, and underpinning with split stone set in cement mortar. Bids per job to be mailed to President A Shroyer. secretary Blanche Swisher signs.
Public sale notice in Taylor County West Virginia for coal mining property and real estate formerly owned by The White Horse Coal Company. Special Commissioners will auction at the Taylor County Courthouse in Grafton on June 17, 1981 between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. detailing multiple tracts, mining rights, and associated parcels in Flemington.
Special Commissioners Tob Lt Talbott announce sale of mining equipment and land on Gates Addition property in Flemington West Virginia. First through tenth tracts offered separately then in whole to maximize bid. Terms require at least half cash day of sale and six months credit with secured note. Bond and security certified by Clerk Frank M Hollis.
The Westfall and Lemon families express gratitude to friends neighbors and the Gorbin band city fire and police departments for support after the death of Hall Lemon. They also thank Rev Hughes for his services. Also note see Pair of Sixes at Grafton High School on Friday June 5 at 8:15 p.m.
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