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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1932
Page
3
Grafton Sentinel society page carries complete news of social activities of interest to women and asks hostesses to commence reports immediately after functions for better handling.
Grafton Park's keeper and refreshment stand operator post drew 19 applicants at today’s city commission meeting. No contract awarded yet as officials will study all bids. water service expansion and streetlight addition discussed. several bids for coal and park painting reviewed.
Wickersham urged using state conventions in off year elections to sound sober public opinion on amending the 18th Amendment. He distinguished this from politics and noted several commission members shared similar views on seeking a public expression while upholding the overall report’s stance against repealing the 18th Amendment. He cited mixed opinions within the commission on prohibition’s success and enforcement, recalling Newton D. Baker.
In remarks at the American Law Institute meeting, Wickersham highlighted that the commission’s work extended beyond prohibition, noting progress in crime and social conditions as well as delinquent children. He said the second stage is widespread discussion of recommendations, followed by implementation.
The named individuals include William G. Strouse W P Kimmell Troy Nicola Howard Pugh R H Miller Carl W Stead man Mr and Mrs P J O Connor W F Ware H G McElroy Carl W Monroe Jr J A Cunningham Earl B Countryman Jessie Moore William Manbcy James F Barcus owner of the bath houses William Magueran and Francis Lucas.
The stage is set for Taylor county’s primary with ballot boxes and election supplies delivered to precincts. Polls open at 6:30 tomorrow morning and close the same afternoon. Knottsville precinct two and Grafton four received staging materials, others mostly Saturday. Weather forecasts predict rain and heat, but officials expect a highly heated contest.
With 144 candidates on the ballot and just over 10 000 registered voters the county faces its heaviest vote tally in history. Officials expect precinct totals by midmorning Wednesday and hope election trends emerge by tomorrow evening as votes are counted.
A recipe item describes Ham Relish Sandwiches with ham, egg, pickles, onions, and dressing on buttered bread plus optional Graham or rye. It also lists Round Steak En Casserole serving six with steak, rice, tomatoes, and herbs baked in a moderate oven.
Local column records H L Baker praising the Wendel Belgium road for a smooth farm route, plus numerous visits and social calls. Guests include George Triplett family from Fairmont, Ruth Killian from Fairmont, Genevieve Jackson on a buying trip, Fred B. family, Joseph Montgomery and son, R. W. Robinson, Clark Reese family, Guy Wolfe family, Charles E son Billy, Sallie, and others. Mrs. Rose McGraw of Washington DC visiting, and Mrs. William Rann recovering from illness.
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