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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1934
Page
4
Public notices describe rights of publication and advertising charges. It states fees at one cent per word, with an additional charge for late composition after 9:00 AM. Removal notices must be typed by 6:00 PM the prior evening.
A veteran observer warns against window dressing in the campaign and urges focus on local revival, industry, and employment. The piece critiques open 32 beer sales and calls for state controlled liquor stores to curb drunkenness and reduce prohibition's failures.
A long speech warns of race clashes amid prohibition era crime and youth behavior in our county. It urges arrests for disturbances and notes prohibition fueled crime. The Woman’s Club held a civic program at the Elks Club with Mrs. William Myers speaking on public playgrounds.
Creditors and beneficiaries of the estate of James L Smallwood deceased are notified to present claims with vouchers verified to the undersigned at his Graf ton West Virginia office on or before October 30 1934 otherwise they may be excluded from the estate. Beneficiaries must be present on that day to protect interests. Dated April 23 1984 J Guy Allender Commissioner of Accounts Taylor County West Virginia April 24 May 18
Police said six persons among the casualities in the May Day violence were killed as Communists marched through the streets in a bloody scene. The report notes that several Communists were killed during the disorder and mentions Reina Strens as connected to the events.
Mayor King outlined steps to repay a government loan by setting aside 5000 annually from non tax funds and a county court commitment to contribute 2000 yearly, aiming to cover the obligation after hospital receipts. A site has not yet been chosen. potential city owned lots near the IV hill reservoir were named for a three story modern building with steel brick and concrete structure and improved equipment.
About forty percent of those questioned found general material benefits and about fifteen percent noted benefits for special groups, while the remainder found slight benefit or actual harm.
Watkins assumes duties as AP correspondent in Pittsburgh succeeding L. A. Leslie who moves to Harrisburg under David Pernaler. He previously worked with small-town papers and will cover broader state duties in the AP office.
Judith, entangled with a covert mission in Texas, plans to expose Morton Lamperé’s dam project. She navigates loyalty, danger, and a possible romance with Slim while awaiting crucial messages from Norman.
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