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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1934

Page

2

Notice of Judicial Sale in Taylor County West Virginia

Legal notice details a judicial sale by Special Commissioner William P Samples under a 1934 Taylor County Circuit Court decree. Property descriptions include multiple lots in Grafton near West Main Street and St John Street with staged payments terms and security notes. A second notice lists sale of Woodford School House and lot by the Taylor County Board of Education with cash terms.

City of Grafton St. John Street E. Bailey Wyckoff E. Bailey Wyck Erane M. Hollis, Jr

Judicial Sale in Taylor County West Virginia

A chancery sale sale notice from the Taylor County Circuit Court outlines two public auctions. On May 26, 1934, a parcel on Latrobe Street Grafton bounded by Luzadder Plat lots 4 and 6 will be offered with terms of one third cash and the balance in two installments. A second sale on May 14, 1934, at 1 PM at the same courthouse will auction Lot 12 in Block 15 Beauont Addition Graton to the highest bidder.

Circuit Court of Taylor County W. Va C. E. Lankhead Grafton Co-Operative Store Latrobe Brrest Grafton West Virginia W. Merle Watkins Frank M. Hollis, JR Circuit Court Lee E. Bennett Anna Beau Ont Gratton

Gas Prices Fair Says Trade Commission Head

Gasoline prices rose only about one cent per gallon in the six months after the oil code approval, according to the Federal Trade Commission. The Soldiers-Fathers club of Asheville, North Carolina, a civic group, plans a $10,000 monument in a municipal park honoring World War II residents. Ohio match employment rose 45 percent over February per Standard Statistics Company reports.

Washington Federal ‘Trade Commission The Soldiers-Fathers Club Asheville N. C Ohio Match Standard Statistics Company

Classified Advertising Rates for The Sentinel

Rates are two cents per word for the first insertion and one cent per word for each additional insertion. Insertion must be consecutive and set in regular column style. Minimum charge is 45 cents. Each initial figure counts as one word. Example 521 counts as three words. Ads limited to proper classification. Errors reported immediately. The Sentinel not responsible for more than one incorrect insertion.

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State sales tax receipts boosted with penalties ahead

State Briers two per cent consumer sales tax receipts rose to 118364.01 yesterday with 17015.44 paid by 609 merchants and dealers. A total of 5262 returns filed. four business days remain before delinquency. Tax Commissioner Fox sets May 15 as deadline. Afterward field agents will collect taxes with penalties. Stickers issued for posting as proof of payment. Buckhannon Upshur county receives 5000 trout from federal hatchery to Buckhannon river Left Fork. Eight wild turkeys placed at French Creek state game farm. Principals reemployments approved for nine county high schools. further teacher details to be announced May 22. Episcopal diocese delegates chosen for 1935 convention. trustees named. June 1 license plates may be permitted. applications mailed. Mrs. Michael Russell linked to Gladys Lias slaying. coroner names her as a suspect pending hospital recovery. Midland Trail Sportsmen elect officers. Two youths rob a chain grocery store in Wheeling. $24 stolen. Welfare list initial members rejected. new list chosen. First National Bank of Moundsville resumes normal operations. postmaster term ending. cashier named. Republican nomination notice filed for U S Senate by Dr. George M. Fisher. Hatfield potential candidate. Buckhannon veteran Miss Ella Williams retires after 43 years of teaching.

Fox Upshur County Gun and Red Club Federal White Sulphur Springs

Court Study Rules Set By Governor Appointee

Charleston report states a judicial council will study state court rules under legislative authority. Members serve fixed terms, report to the governor annually, and may propose changes to the supreme court. Appointees include Brennan, Pisher, Haymond, Scott, Ward, Maxwell, Jackson, Carlin, with several others in leadership roles.

Charleston Kump Supreme Court J. Harold Brennan Ohio County Circuit Court Jake Pisher Braxton County Frank C. Haymond Fairmont Paul W. Scott Huntington C. M. Ward Raleigh Haymond Maxwell Thomas B. Jackson A. Leo Carlin College of Law West Virginia University

Livingston Factory Adopts High Wage Scale On Paint Creek

In Livingston on Paint Creek workers and management reached an agreement establishing a high wage scale for jug handlers stem and mold boys and plate carry tasks. The scale includes rates such as $1.45 per turn for jug handlers, $1.35 for carry-in plate stem and jug work, with existing wages rising to $2.40 to $2.70 and $2.00 to $2.60 or $3.00 for higher previous pay, as applicable.

Child Killed On St Albans Highway In Charleston

A Charleston woman Rosalie Samples was killed in an automobile accident on the St Albans highway. The incident marks the nineteenth motor vehicle fatality in Charleston and vicinity since January 1. Julius Bragg of Fayette County, the owner, is in jail pending investigation. Capt. John McGowan of the homicide squad attempted to quiet Ball the booking agent formerly of Chicago as he cried in the operating room. He sobbed Virginia and was led away as officers described the scene. An inquiry will be held by Coroner W F Work into the death of Edward Fish a 56 year old carpenter found shot Wednesday night by Doctor’s son. Mrs Ball a 21 year old girl was involved.

Charleston Rosalie Samples St. Albans Julius Bragg Fayette County John McGowan Homicide Ball Chicago Virginia McGowan W. F. Work Edward Fish

Tragic Deaths Link Doctor in Brooklyn Slay Case

In Brooklyn on May 11 a physician found the body of Mrs. Jen Ball, 21, in a doorway area. The physician, Dr Julius, alarmed by his son’s discovery, reportedly administered a stimulant and called police as the doctor himself collapsed, later charged with homicide as authorities investigate a possible self administered poison or drug.

Jing Brooklyn 4Hau- Jen Ball Julius

Hallanan Should Be Sought and Elected for Victory

A political dispute centers on choosing a successor to Everett Sanders. Jane Hilles of New York insists on immediate selection when the committee meets, while some party members in the Senate and House advocate deferral as committees organize for the congressional elections in Chicago on June 5.

Hallanan Jane $ Hilles New York Everett Sanders Chicago Senate House

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Tate and Improvement Baltimore City Willam M.kennedy William M. Kennedy William J. Dudley Cmirt Fetterman N. F. Kendall Taylor County Court Clerk's Office West Main Street Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Edward K. Criser Reginald W. McFarland Opal R. McFarland William P. Samples Frank M. Hollis William P. Sample West Taylor ‘County Board of Education Woodford Woodford Addition Taylor County Board OF Education Lloyd L. Shriver Trade Commission Lower Beech St A. R. Vandergrift Walnut St Webster G. A. McKeen Pruntytown Pike W. P. Kimmel Boyd St L— Sentinel Singer D. C. Johnson Main Street Detroit Geo Thornton Newburg Queen Lumber Company State Briers Road Commission Bailey Wheeling Michael Russell Gladis Lias Russell Rainelle Claude Anderson East Rainelle Midland Trail Rod and Gun Club Association C. C. Bolton J. W. Boggs Riverside A. A. Price E. D. Hedberg Ter FP. W. Turner Lst Herman Dillon Pleasant Martha Dixon Valley Forest Stemple Union Virginia Moyers Grant Myers Frank Zellar Portland Russell Matheny Moundsville National Bank of F.S. Riggs United States George M. Fisher Patterson Creek Mineral County O'Brien Henry D. Hatfield Hatfield Walter 8. Hallanan Buckhannon Ella Williamis Dedham, Mass Morton Millen Irving Abraham Faber County Dedham Mass Needham Associated Press Easter Seth Williams New Martinsville Lee M. Moore Wheeling Island C. D. Reese Yoho Reese Hane Kellogg’s Kellogg Battle Creek Olloos Scorchy Smith Bob Diana Dane John C. Terry Miz Diana Misey Seben Thuhteen Fouhteen Pirteen Shepard Business Latrome Sinead Gratton Berkeley Run Srrings Health Water Berkeley
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