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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1932

Page

4

Newspaper Advertising Rates And Submission Deadlines

Advertising rates are quoted at two cents per word for the first insertion and one cent per word thereafter. Classified ads must be in the office before 9 00 am for same day insertion with a 6 cent per inch composition surcharge after 9 00 am. Removal orders are due by 6 00 pm the previous evening. Letters to editor welcomed but not exceeding 600 words and anonymous communications are not acknowledged.

Sentinel

Roosevelt Ballot Fight Shapes Nomination Picture

The Roosevelt forces face a drawn out fight at the Democratic convention as two thirds rule persists with no clear majority. Analysts compare it to 1912 Clark Wilson struggle, predicting a long contest or a compromise selection by party bosses if momentum falters. Congress lags on key appropriation bills amid late hour deadlines.

Roosevelt Baltimore Champ Clark Bryan Woodrow Wilson Chicago Clark

Daily Cross Word Puzzle Solution Summary

Fragmented OCR puzzle list with scattered clues and stray letters. Reads like a Saturday crossword answer sheet with numbers and partial word fragments for many across and down entries. No coherent story, only puzzle fragments and garbled terms.

Congress Seeks Broad Relief Measures and Budget Cuts

Conferees nearing agreement on a bill to save 150 to 317.5 million, with plans for a larger relief package over two billion for employment, public works, and state loans. Bonus marchers in Washington persist, drawing funds scarce as authorities urge departure. West Virginia lawmakers urged to avoid local charters to curb state expenses.

Legislator Knowledge Split Over Local City Issues

A Wheeling editor notes state lawmakers from different regions often lack local insight for city charter questions. The piece cites 1929 1931 sessions delaying referendums on city charters and suggests future sessions focus less on local matters to improve results.

The Register Wheeling West Virginia Airmont Times

Proposals to Consolidate West Virginia State Agencies

Thornhill urged the governor to abolish the state bridge commission and transfer duties to the state road commission. He proposed consolidating several battlefield and memorial commissions and other state bodies to cut about 250 payroll jobs and save more than 1.5 million dollars over two years while maintaining government efficiency. He also recommended merging some educational institutions, hospitals, and correctional facilities.

State Bridge Commission State Road Commission Droop Mountain Battlefield Commission Philippi Battlefield Commission Point Pleasant Monument Commission Pricketts Port Thonhill

Divorce Tips Page Aids Vienna Readers

Vienna on June 29 unveils a special Divorced Woman's Page in a local paper. The section offers practical legal guidance and a question and answer column addressing divorce alimony and reconciliation rather than traditional housewifely tips.

Vienna

Baker Injunction Served On Pickets At Mine

An injunction restraining pickets from interfering with mine operations was served at Consolation Coal Owins mine in Clarksburg. Judge William E. Baker of Elkins signed the writ. Union officials said the injunction is general and does not prohibit picketing, which continued with over 200 men in line.

Clarksburg Owins Consolidation Coal Company William E. Baker Elkins

Albany Prison Official Punished Over Friendly Ties

Warder Joseph P. Wilson of Great Meadow prison was reprimanded by the state commissioner of correction for continuing friendly associations with Vannie Higgins, the beer baron executed by rival mobsters.

Albany Joseph P. Wilson Great Meadow Prison State Commissioner of Correction Vannie Higgins

Missing Keewatin Boat Reunites With Crew Off Fire Island

The motor yacht Keewatin, missing for nearly four days with six aboard, was found off Fire Island by the fishing boat Peerless and towed toward Fire Island as Coast Guard headquarters was notified.

New York Keewatin Fire Island Peerless Fire Island Inlet Coast Guard

For Rent Furnished Apartment in Pearl Street

Classified ad notes two cent per word first insertion and one cent thereafter with a 45 cent minimum. Includes example word counting rules and a sample listing: For Rent Furnished apartment at 210 Pearl St. 660-tf. Errors reported immediately.

Pearl St

Pittsburgh Valve Foundry to Withdraw from West Virginia

Notice from Pittsburgh Valve Foundry & Construction Company announcing its intention to withdraw from the State of West Virginia with signature G. G. Pathrom dated June 15 22 29 Ju 6 and secretary note.

Pittsburgh Valve Foundry & Construction Company West Virginia G. G. Pathrom Secretartgy

Truste e Sale of Cottage in Knottsville District

Trustee to sell at public auction Lot No 3 Moran Addition to Grafton Park Taylor County on July 22 1932 at 1 pm cottage with bath electric lights gas on bank of Tygous Valley River adjoining Gratton Park Cash sale terms R Merle Watkins trustee date jy 6 13 20

Taylor West Virginia R. J. Maloney Edna B. Maloney W. Merle’ Watkins Taylor County Moran Grafton Park Knottsville Tygous Valley Gratton Park W. Merley Watkins

Commissioner’s Notice for Martha Rush Estate

Creditors and beneficiaries of Martha Rush estate must file claims with vouchers verified at the Taylor County Bank building Grafton West Virginia by December 31 1932 to avoid exclusion from benefits. Beneficiaries must be present on the first day to protect interests. Dated June 29 1932 William P Samples Commissioner of Account Taylor County.

Martha Rush Taylor County Bank Grafton Taylor County West Virginia William P. Samples Taylor

Republican Senatorial Campaign Plan Outlined

Washington June 29 plans to aid the election of Republican senators were mapped out today at a meeting of the Republican Senatorial Campaign Committee.

Washington

Shot Said to Have Been Accidental at Mine Entrance

Steubenville Ohio June 29 Ernest Gordon 55 garage owner Bergholz fatally shot at the Wold Run mine entrance Water Coal company officials say the shot by Jane Cole special deputy deputy on duty was accidental Cole not arrested Gordon and two companions had come to the mine with threats of trouble The mine has seen recent disorders Also noted Montana fire loss 1931 about two million dollars Bent Henry A Clausen wrestler and artist who has posed for Borglum Epstein and others.

Steubenville, O Ernest Gordon Bergholz Wold Run The Water Coal Company Officals Jane Cole Cole Gordon

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