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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1930
Page
4
The snippet outlines policy for letters to the editor up to 500 words with anonymity restrictions. Advertising rates are provided on inquiry at the business office. Classified ads cost 2 cents per word for the first insertion and 1 cent thereafter. Ads for the same day must arrive by 9 00 a m. An extra 5 cents per inch is charged for late composition after 9 00 p m. Removal notices must be given by 6 00 p m the evening before.
The article describes Judge Robinson opposing a power company’s attempt to string lines along a new state highway built on land still owned by private property owners. An injunction was issued, workers briefly halted, arrests followed, and the case raises questions about whether state authorities can grant easements on public road rights of way without violating land ownership. The piece emphasizes property rights, state road authority limits, and the role of the county courts in such actions.
An advertisement claims scalp specialists say dandruff causes 90 percent of baldness and thinning hair. Fitch's Dandruff Remover Shampoo allegedly dissolves dandruff instantly, promising to remove all traces as you wash. Available in 69 and 1.29 sizes at The Red Cross Pharmacy with a guaranteed result.
Judge Robinson’s action to compel easements for road use appears to threaten private property rights. Barbour county and the road commission are accused of wielding authority to grant valuable rights of way without clear jurisdiction. Abutting landowners retain ownership of the land despite claimed county privileges.
The narrator tours Havana and rural Cuban villages noting clean well kept homes with open windows, modest interiors, and local artistry. He observes sugar industry troubles, new public works, absence of flies, and the national hospital system, then travels past rose fields and opulent estates including a famed widow's residence known as The Monkey House.
Morgantown Dr William J Cooper United States commissioner of education to speak at West Virginia University summer school convocation. Charleston Hardy Sanders Princeton files for Republican nomination for state senator from seventh district. Williamson W M Brown negro accidentally shot and killed by police seeking slayer of William Tipton construction foreman Hittington. The Herald Dispatch receives statement from United States Senator Hatfield that regardless of any referendum I stand steadfastly behind the 18th amendment.
Walter A. Wood of Grafton announces his candidacy for the public nomination. He respectfully solicits endorsements from eight citizens and requests support from the community in the upcoming electoral process.
A public auction will sell Eva M Travis's dwelling and about two acres in Pruntytown at the front door of the county courthouse on June 14 1980 at 1 30 pm The property includes Lots 64 65 and 74 on the Kemble lands plat in Taylor County Terms require at least half cash the rest due in six months with a security note until fully paid Special Commissioner James C Holt and Clerk Frank M Hollis Jr certify the decree of sale has been approved
Mrs. W L Fordyée of Washington Pa told Pruntytown union members Tuesday evening at Mrs W O Boyd home that the straw vote on prohibition is unfair The comment followed a recent election Mrs Fordyce guest was introduced by Mrs Sadie McPherson The regular meeting led by president Mrs H E Plesher had 20 members present an excellent session was noted by attendees.
Grafton radio listeners on WPAM Cleveland heard a program broadcast from an airplane at 6,300 feet above the city last night about two hours before midnight. A broadcaster described his experience as the plane flew over the metropolis, thrilling listeners with ether-reporting flair not seen since the early machine-age.
Atlantic City June 5 Morris Metcalf of Springfield Mass today was elected president of the Radio Manufacturers Association. Other officers named to lead the group in the coming year were announced at the annual meeting.
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