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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1932
Page
4
The notice outlines letters to the editor should not exceed 500 words and provides advertising rates. It notes 2 cents per word for the first insertion, 1 cent for subsequent insertions, and a 6 cent per inch composition charge after 9:00 a.m. removal orders due by 6:00 p.m. for previous day need.
A heated dispute over Capt Estill the newly appointed public welfare director sparks criticism from a retiring West Virginia Medical Association leader. The author argues the office is supervisory, not medical, and can be competently run by an outsider, challenging claims only a physician can supervise welfare work. The piece defends Estill and attacks professional jealousy amid debates on state care for orphans and rehabilitation of crippled children.
The article argues for a one third reduction in all armaments among great powers, led by Hoover, to lower debts and ease fiscal strain. It urges local governments to cut budgets to fund essential aid, with emphasis on feeding and clothing the needy while preparing for a harsh winter and rising unemployment amid a broader economic crisis. It notes reactions from France and European policymakers, and highlights a county tax levying boards meeting to coordinate levies and reduce tax burdens on taxpayers.
The Triadelphia district high school band has held the West Virginia high school band championship for two consecutive years. The group trains in summer classes twice weekly and members receive school letters and service stripes for their effort. The article credits hard work, regular practice, and public praise as key factors in sustaining excellence.
The Baton Rouge Times argues the future of radio lies in the cultural field and education, urging a modified control plan to protect education and amusement interests, raise program quality, and end the costly, ad driven chaos of present broadcasting.
Inter views with Two Are Hi and Robertson yielded no public remarks from Stephenson or motive for the killing. Mrs Thurmond vanished Tuesday after leaving a Logan store. Her husband, on night duty, reported no reply at home and police traced a body in a ditch with a sharpened table knife nearby as a key clue.
Senate adjourned after a lengthy public works debate focused on increasing the bond issue to 5.5 billion dollars. Senators Robinson and Wagner defended the bond plan while La Follette pressed the higher total. Other amendments sought farm loan refinancing and abroad sales funding, touching agricultural financing and relief provisions.
Willard argued for legal reform to abolish saloons and restructure liquor control to promote temperance. He also urged extending the foreign debt moratorium by twenty or more years, claiming tax revenue from a controlled trade would offset interest under current agreements.
Wreckage found near Cape Norman is believed to be from the plane carrying Arthur M. Sullivan and Dr. Carl Kuhnert who recently disappeared. The wreckage is being brought to St. Louis for examination.
Detroit June 23 Four Great Lakes steamers were destroyed by a blaze in a slip where they were moored in Encrose Two passenger vessels were among the losses while two freighters were saved by firemen.
New York reports light volume as the stock market edged higher on easing declines. National Distillers, Crown Cork and Seal rose over a point amid expectations of a Democratic platform repeal plank. American Tobacco B, Liggett & Myers, Case, McKeesport, Allied Chemical and Public Service of New Jersey also gained. Substantial fractional advances appeared in American Telephone, General Motors, Borden, Consolidated Gas, American Water Works and U. S. Steel.
Senora Leonor Florente Calles of Mexico City underwent a brain operation in Boston after a six day trip from Mexico. She is the wife of General Plutarco Elias Calles, former president of Mexico.
Washington June 23 the house ways and means committee rejected a resolution to shift the new revenue bill s 30 per cent tax on electrical energy from the consumer to the power company The vote was reported as decisive and the proposal failed to advance in committee proceedings tonight
Sentinel announces classified rates two cents per word for first insertion one cent for each additional insertion with all insertions consecutive and in regular style. Minimum charge 45 cents. Ads limited to proper classification with errors reported immediately. Reads like rental, supplies and small items including furnished rooms and scratch pads.
An ad styled as advice targets thin women seeking curves. It promotes mentha pepsin tablets to gain weight, claiming a single girl added 14 pounds in three weeks by taking a tablespoonful with meals. The pitch promises a guaranteed money back if the bottle fails.
Harry Hauptman of Australia and Frank Shields of the United States advanced in the Vinex Finals tennis tournament. Hauptman defeated E. Andrews of New Zealand in the third round 7-5 6-2 7-5. Shields rallied to beat E. Andrews 4-6 13-15 6-3 7-5 6-2.
By deed dated August 13 1927 Elmer L Phelps and Mariel Phelps grant property to trustee C E Wyckoff. Real estate near Flemington Taylor County to be sold July 1932 at 1 00 PM at courthouse front. Parcels include three acres and one acre eight square rods with specified boundary descriptions. Terms: one third cash, one third in six months, balance in twelve months with interest and vendor's lien.
The Board of Review and Equalization of Taylor County will meet at the Court House on July 5 1932 to equalize property assessments as returned by the Assessor. The session will not exceed twenty five days. June 16 23 30. Trustee sale notice follows. In Flemington District a deed of trust by Harry B Batson and Bertha A Batson to O E Wyckoff trustee dated November 2 1922 secures payment on Lot 19 and Lot 20 Block 1 Yates Addition to Flemington. Sale at Taylor County Court House July 1932 at 1 pm with terms one third cash one third in six months and residue in twelve months. vendor’s lien retained.
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