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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1933
Page
4
The passage outlines guidelines for letters to the editor not exceeding 600 words, states anonymous communications are not considered, and lists advertising rates and insertion rules including deadlines for copy and removal orders. It mentions 1 cent per word rates, 6 cents per inch composition charges after 9:08 a.m., and cutoffs by 6:00 p.m. the evening prior.
The Weston Independent reports West Virginia's repeal vote passing by a clear and large margin, estimating the statewide tally near 100000 in favor, with dry counties performing strongly in rural areas. The piece analyzes county results, noting dry strength in mountainous regions and the role of moonshine interests in some dry precincts, while acknowledging organizational limits of the wet side.
William H. Gross and his wife were selected from a venire of 30 to serve together on the same jury in Auburn Maine, a rare coincidence reported by local officials.
The Logan Banner reports cautious optimism for coal’s future if operators and miners agree on fair plans via cooperatives and wage adjustments. Local operators back a 10 to 18 percent wage rise, boosting production and reducing relief needs. The paper also covers Rev. Pat B Withrow opposing dry campaigns, arguing prohibition fails to curb sin and its broader harms.
The piece urges morning shopping for peak produce, dairy, and eggs, noting heat increases spoilage risks. It highlights cold storage, buying small quantities, and stocking staples, with seasonal tips on meats, fish, berries, and a Quaker Maid Kitchen recipe for Tomatoes Stuffed with Chicken Salad.
Charleston June 28 The supreme court during a special term halted all motions and docketed items for July 18 to 25 while upholding a new law authorizing a 5 million dollar bond sale to reduce an 8 million dollar state deficit and allowing an appeal by Charleston taxpayers challenging the county unit school law.
H James Harner files in Morgan county court seeking a temporary restraining order to prevent the withdrawal of bonds from a safety deposit box at a local bank. The action targets preserving possible collateral while litigation proceeds.
Charleston June 28 A test case upheld the bonds constitutionality yet officials say a $5,000,000 bond sale to retire much of the state deficit may not be necessary now. Governor Kump and others visited New York and eastern financiers to bolster credit, making an emergency sale possible if deficits reappear. The effort aims to retire the deficit from regular revenues, with sale deferred pending future need.
The Taylor County West Virginia County Court will meet at the court house on Wednesday July 5 1933 to review and equalize the county assessment as returned by the assessor and may continue up to twenty five days. The land and personal property books will be open for inspection for errors and corrections. Failure to apply for relief at the meeting waives the right to correct the current year’s assessment list except on appeal to the Circuit Court. Given this 10th day of June 1933. Frank Bennett.
The Associated Press reports that with 36 states necessary to ratify, 16 have voted in favor and none against, while elections in 19 others remain set for 1934. Florida Missouri Montana and Utah may vote this year bringing potential action from 37 states. Dry forces in Ohio push for a referendum while twelve ratified states show 6 990 057 total votes with 1 817 058 unofficial. West Virginia and California voted Tuesday and margins favored the wets in most precincts.
Public notice to John W. Snider Henry Linn and C. E. Lawheld receiver of Merchants and Mechanics Savings Banky that BB Sitter purchaser of 1 acre described property in Court House District Taylor County is to receive deed after September 12 1933 unless redeemed earlier per tax sale made December 14 1931 with redemption figures listed and involving sheriff taxes survey and service costs plus interest.
From Taylor county comes a list of World War veterans including Staf ford Sturms Geo Batley Charles Bolmer Guy Wilhelm French Helms Mr Hildreth and Roy C Poling. Traders Trust and Banking Company of Spencer West Virginia is admitted to the Federal Reserve System with capital of $80,000.
At least seven Taylor county World War veterans will travel to Clarksburg Friday for examination and enlistment in the federal forestation service. If accepted they will proceed to Camp Knox Kentucky with contingents from Doddridge Lewis Gilmer Marion Preston Harrison and Monongalia counties for training in forestation work. Veterans should report at Carmichael Auditorium Clarksburg at 8 AM Friday for exam by Capt. J F Quensen Morgantown and assistants, ready to board the train that afternoon with discharge papers in hand.
The notice advertises a five room apartment with garage attached at 61 Je Avenues, phone 680-5. Young couple seeks entry, inquire for details at the given address and phone.
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