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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1930
Page
4
The National Red Cross plans new first aid stations along interstate highways to aid automobile accidents. It calls for strategic placement near converging routes, with Grafton suggested as an ideal state station site. The program aims to provide direct public benefit and support Red Cross funding.
The journey from Brunswick to Kingsland in Georgia and toward the Florida line describes a rain drenched day with a large chemical and powder plant near Brunswick, the Dupont operation using longleaf pine stumps for coal and resin extraction. The route features brick and tile streets, a scenic drive past rivers, and a comfortable Camden Hotel stay as night falls, ending with plans to cross the state line in the morning.
Circuit court decree in Imperial Ice Cream Co. v Reed directs sale of a Flemington area parcel fronting 80 feet on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Auction at Taylor county courthouse May 2. One third cash, balance in two years with interest. title retained until full payment. precinct boundary changes ordered in Grafton Magisterial district.
Gas rate cash settlement reported in Morgantown. Public Service Commission approves rate schedule for Appalachian Electric Power Company in Southern West Virginia, effective July 1. Moine tragedy and courtroom updates include deaths of Fred Ray and W. W. Rensford, and trial of Glenn Tyree for slaying. Parkersburg census hints population over 30,000. Bridge plans over Little Kanawha River seek federal approval.
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