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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1933

Page

4

Tornado formation linked to warmed northern air meets tropic breezes

Weather experts say Tornadoes are born when cool air from the north is warmed over the western U S and meets tropical breezes from the south. The interaction creates instability that spawns twisters. Tornado paths range up to a few hundred miles, with typical speeds 20 to 68 mph. The report cites Arkansas Illinois Iowa Kansas Missouri as frequent sources. May 8.

E. B. Colton Associated Press Washington America Canada U. S. Weather Bureau Louisiana Arkansas Mississippi Missouri Tllinois United States Illinois Iowa Kansas Gulf South Atlantic States

Trustee's Sale in West Grafton for Lot No. 12

By virtue of two deeds of trust dated 1928 and 1920 and made by C. B. Bailey to W. Merle Watkins trustee for The Grafton Banking and Trust Company two loans are in default. The trustee will sell at public auction at 1:00 PM on May 12, 1933, at the front door of the Taylor County courthouse the real estate described as Lot 12 in Block 16 of the McGraw and Yates Addition to West Grafton. Cash terms.

Taylor County West Virginia C. B. Bailey W. Merle Watkins Grafton Banking and Trust Company Grafton McGraw and Yates West Grafton West Virginia

Pappas Estate Sale Promises Property and Assets

Executors of George S. Pappas estate announce an executors sale on May 17, 1933 at 1:30 PM at Taylor County Courthouse front door. Personal property includes stock, pool tables, piano, appliances, cash registers, and a two story brick building with Lot 22 frontage. Real estate sale offers the property with a hippo drome adjacent wall passage, terms cash or credit up to twelve months.

Circuit Court First National Bank of Grafton George S Pappas Dimos Castoringas George S. Pappas Court House Taylor County Merchants & Mechanics Savings Bank Luzadder City of Gratton East Main Street Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company Jay Fleming Ite Victor Kalkanderas Guy Allender

Fiduciary Notice of Guardians and Committees

Howard J. Daugherty guardian for George Flaharty and Anna M. Scott guardian for Clementina Brown are named in fiduciary duties with varying dates in 1932 1933. Thomas J. Dillon acts as committee for Clementina Brown with dates in April 1932. Commissioner of Accounts William P. Samples dated May 1 1933.

Howard J. Daugherty Anna. M. Scott George Flaharty Thomas J. Dillon Clementina 8 Brown William P. Samples

Prohibition Repeal Plea Guides Voters For June 27 Vote

The editorial argues against prohibition, urging voters to repeal the 18th Amendment. It condemns national prohibition as tyrannical and futile, citing state policing limits, wasted tax money, and increased illicit production. The piece urges calm, reasoned civic decision and frames repeal as restoring private liberty and state control.

National Congress Union of Tebeccezee Mquor

Prohibition Failures Highlight Moral and Legal Debates

A historical opinion argues prohibition has failed to curb alcohol use, noting widespread malpractices by supporters and criminals. It urges abandoning legal enforcement, endorsing liberal regulation under open law and supervision, and cautions against a new saloon era.

America

Revival of factories on a fixed date urged by officials

Government leaders push a nationwide mobilization to restart many manufacturing plants on a set day to spur a broad economic revival. Proponents argue rising employment would boost money circulation and prompt a flood of new orders, while critics warn of collective inaction and beware evolving consumer demand. The piece discusses beer return and prohibition dynamics, noting beer demand rising and law enforcement reporting fewer arrests for drunkenness.

Earth Cumberland

War Debts Talks Expand To Major Powers

The Roosev elt administration plans informal talks next week with Germany China and Mexico to build support for world business recovery. Henry L Stimson has been mentioned as a possible member of the U S delegation to the economic conference drawing Republican criticism from Rep Tinkham. The American Federation of Labor praises Roosevelt preparatory talks. Japan adds a three wheel motor vehicle called tsubasa with an American motor to the Java market.

Germany China Mexico Great Britain France Canada Italy Argentina Henry L. Stimson Hoover Tinkham Rep Mass Japan Java

Beer’s Reaction: UPI Finds Decline in Intoxication Arrests

The United Press survey notes fewer intoxication arrests since 3.2 beer was legalized by Congress and state legislatures. It also says alcoholism cases have fallen, indicating reduced hard liquor consumption.

Huntington Advertiser United Press Congress

Mountaineer Council seeks teachers for Taylor county

The Mountaineer Council No. 44 of the Junior Order United American Mechanics reports interest in employing Taylor county teachers for city and county schools. They provide figures: 164 teachers employed in the county, 85 pay taxes, 20 non residents, 10 married teachers living with husbands. The notice also notes fires in Cincinnati and historic puzzle trends, urging readers to consider public problems.

Mountaineer Council United American Mechanics Taylor Country Senetinel Sentinel

Sentinel Classified Rates And Instructions

Classified rates are two cents for the first insertion and one cent per word for each additional insertion. Insertion must be consecutive and in the regular column style. The charge is 48 cents. Each initial or figure counts as one word. Report errors immediately. The Sentinel disclaims responsibility for incorrect insertions.

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