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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1930

Page

8

Taylor county Wild Life League targets 201 members

The Taylor county branch of the Wild Life League met in the courthouse to set a 200 member goal for the 1920 membership drive. James Worcella was named chair of the membership committee with prizes for the top recruiter. The group plans to expand quail output, stock 2,000 brook trout, and add a small hatchery for bass. PF C Kley spoke on WV branch progress and license revenue figures.

Taylor County Wild Life League Court House James Worcella J. C. Kelly PF. C. Kley West Virginia

Prominent Fairmont Citizen Praises Stewart’s New Prescription

Local barber Joe R. Diggs endorses Stewart's New Prescription after five days of use. He reports cleansing of bowels, increased energy, better sleep, and brighter mornings. The ad invites inquiries at Grapton Drug and Chemical Co. in Grafton and promises free expert advice.

Joe R. Diggs Fairmont Stewart Mr. Diggs Grapton Drug and Chemical CO Grafton Stewart's Baltimore Ady

Wild Life League to Release Record fish in Cheat Lake

A fragment notes a 1927 figure of over two million fish placed in streams and this year 1,000,000 bass and pike will go into Cheat Lake alone. The Wild Life League plans another meeting next week.

Cheat Lake Wild Life League

Burton and Randolph Store Credit Slip Promotion Ends

Four appraisements have been filed in county clerk's office marking the last day of Burton and Randolph, Inc. sales before a trade-name change and public reorganization. Manager Mr. Randolph announced a 2 o'clock Saturday balloon release from the store roof, with each balloon containing a credit slip valid for use on store purchases.

Burton and Randolph, Inc Randolph

French Budget Sets Record With Vast Appraisals

In county clerk records four appraisements posted led by the estate of the late Mrs. Sarah E. Guseman valued at 5612.82 mostly in stocks and bonds with Myrtle Lewellin as administratrix. Other filings include Arthur Bwden Hoffman at 334 and Paris May 3 noting personal property. Jennie W. Cole and Bertha M. Gerber among others. The outline mentions a large state budget, war costs, and general disarray in figures from the period.

Sarah E. Guseman Myrtle Lewellin M. D. Allender Sam R. Jenking Earley Jenkins Arthur Bwden Hoffman Mons W. Hamilton Jes Jennie W. Cole United Bertha M Gerber Edna WW. H. Pilson Bar B. Jenkinsy

Death phase probed in Smith brothers case in Muskogee

Investigators pursue a new phase of the murder mystery surrounding Connecticut brothers David and George Smith slain during a southwest property trip tied to mortgages held by the New Milford Securities Company. Two elderly associates freed from murder charges after a preliminary hearing. Sheriff Fred Hamilton reports progress.

Muskogee Okla David George Smith Connecticut John L. Wike Sharon Conn Powell G. Seeley Washington, Conn Smiths Smith Brothers New Milford Conn, Securities Company Wike Seeley Fred Hamilton

Budget Deflation Begins After Taxary Wrangles

War debts and reconstruction dominate the budget scene as wrangling yields a large yet deflationary levy. Ray mond Police premier edited the rescue of the tumbling franca and urged continued finance reforms. Tax decreases begin this year after a long period without cuts, easing burdens. Elizabeth Losh estate appraised at 1,178.95 with executor C. R. Losh, S. W. Wince, and George C. Felton noted in records.

Ray‘ ‘Mond Elizabeth’ Losh Me‘Nicker S. W. Wince George C. ‘Felton C. R. Losh

Adoption of the secret ballot across American states

A note on the spread of the so called Australian or secret ballot system, now adopted by all states in one form or another, reflecting a nationwide shift in voting method and secrecy practices.

Marines to Leave Puerto Cabezas Area by May Thirteen

Panama City reports that under the U S policy to reduce occupation, 105 Marines will depart Puerto Cabezas area by May 13. The move aims to cut presence in the region as part of a gradual drawdown.

Panama City United States Cabezas U. S. Rochester Hampton Roads Puerto Cabezas

Plane crash near Fort Scott kills one injures another

Mrs. Joseph A. Wasson of Marshall Missouri was killed when a plane carrying her and W F Brown of Waco Texas, an airplane dealer, crashed in a corn field south of Fort Scott Kansas while en route to Tulsa Oklahoma. Burned wreckage halted rescue and investigation. Brown survived.

Fort Scott Kan Joseph A. Wasson Marshall W. FE. Brown Waco Texas Tulsaj Oklas Wasstilt Nicholas-Beazeley Airplane Company

Rice Pleased With Health Day Programs

Superintendent Rice praised Health Day programs at West Side and Central schools held yesterday. Parents attended and were pleased by their children's performances. Health badges were awarded to many pupils and Sentinel will publish the badge recipients in tomorrow’s edition. Programs continued in First Ward East End South Grafton and Garrison schools and were expected to draw good attendance.

West Side Central Rice The Sentinel Toomorrow First Ward East End South Grafton Garrison School

Mexico City May 2 37 Children Born To Union In Mexico

Excelsior reports Mexico's largest family entry from Tuxtla Gutierrez Chiapas. Leoncio Chavarria and his wife long married have fathered thirty seven children over forty years. They include eighteen pairs of twins with twenty three boys and fourteen girls.

Mexico City Excelsior Mexico Tuxtla Gutierrez Chiapas Leoncio Chavarria

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