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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1930
Page
4
The item outlines that letters to the editor are welcome but not anonymous and capped at 500 words. Advertising rates are provided on inquiry. Classified ads cost 2 cents per word for first insertion and 1 cent for subsequent insertions. Same day ads must be submitted by 9:00 a.m. A cent per inch for composition after 9 a.m. and removal notices must be received by 6:00 p.m. the previous day.
Deliberations and civic notes fill this column with an emphasis on Eugene Sommerville a long time attorney and former Grafton Leader editor announcing his candidacy for the Democratic nomination to represent Taylor County in the House of Delegates. The piece recalls his legal career coal mining work and leadership in local business and law while previewing a Memorial Day observance at Bluemount Cemetery and a Charleston trip recalling A P publisher hospitality.
A Charleston gathering hosted a group described as twenty five editors and one hundred seventeen state politicians. The event honored F Witcher McCullough and was praised by Dave Gideon of Huntington Herald-Dispatch. The piece notes potential appointments to the state board of control and hopes for future events. It also mentions a railroad shop hour reduction to forty per week as a relief to the local economy amid gloom.
The piece argues against panic, noting that manufacturing cuts and railroad slowdowns ease as highway building absorbs idle labor. It cites a decade for readjustment after war and praises continued public works, urging restraint and confidence. It also condemns Bishop Cannon’s defiance before a senate inquiry, framing ministers’ political involvement as harmful to religion and morals.
The piece argues church membership declines tied to politically active clergy like Bishop Cannon. It urges pastors to keep political views to private discussions, noting preachers are citizens with votes but should quit the ministry if they pursue professional politics.
The narrator tours a large Eastern Havana hospital run by a cooperative society of about sixty thousand, noting its extensive facilities, charity, and open access. They observe Cuban city life, including neat, hospitable homes, fashionable Cuban women and men, and a mix of daily family scenes. The piece also recounts nightlife on arrival at Happy Pete’s and a late stop at the View Hotel grill, with reflections on Cuban customs and purse-friendly hospitality.
Notice items show Walter A. Wood announcing for the House of Delegates from Taylor County, with Aug 5 1930 primary date. The mix includes a scene of George Ade visiting Havana, chatting with guests, and plans for a West Indies tour. continues tomorrow.
Governor Cor names nine West Virginia delegates to the National Conference. Huntington reports a temporary boat traffic tie up on the Ohio River due to low water. movement resumes when dam No. 31 raises enough water to clear sand bars. Bluefield notes Walton Sudduth Co. wins a contract to build seven miles of the Guyan Valley Branch of the Virginian and Western Railway. Parkersburg mentions F. L. Ray, 28, escaping with cuts when an engine and four freight cars pass over him. Bluefield reports the body of Charles Engle, 12, found in a shallow pool. Salem College graduates 105. Morgantown hosts WV University experiment station field day on August 13 expected to draw 500 farmers. Clarksburg census shows DeKalb district Gilmer county full employment. Wheeling notes Kenneth Bortner of Grafton to Elkins for liquor trial and patrolman Samuel Cleland fined for assault. Moundsville reports penitentiary population up 34 to 2,349 in May. Morgantown says Miss Mary Jackson is unopposed for WV Christian Endeavor Union presidency. Moundsville reports Mrs Bertha Lively Utium in serious condition after gunshot attempt. Ellin investigates death of Pitot, 66, former Ram county commissioner. Lee notes Wheeling Lodge No. 28 votes to withdraw from WV State BM Association. Morgantown reports Monongahela River at new low stage of 7.9 feet. Special ads feature lawn mowers at 6.50 and garden tools with guarantees at Clark's Plumbing and Hardware Store.
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