Knights of Columbus Guests at West Virginia City Convention
A local paper notes the Knights of Columbus from across West Virginia are visiting Grafton for their annual state convention. The editor extends warm hospitality and urges preparations of civic entertainment, park improvements, and recreation facilities to showcase Grafton’s hospitality. The piece also covers local recreational interest, river swimming, fishing experiences, and seasonal weather, with references to community events and a fishing trip story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
West Virginia
Grafton
Gratton
Sentinel
K. of C's
Grand Lodge
Wilieh
Grafton Park
Emmett
Ming
Florida Air and Beachside Tour with the Reynolds Family
The narrator travels from St Augustine to Daytona Beach via Ormond and Ormond Beach, noting oceanfront resorts, Rockefeller properties, and the Daytona Beach speedway. Meeting Bud Reynolds and Mrs Reynolds at their home, the party tours the coast, views a distant yacht, observes speed attempts on the beach, and ends with an invitation to Sunday dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Augustine
Matanzas River
Faet
Anastasia Island
Atlantic
Florida Coast
Keys
Atlantic Coast Line
Daytona Beach
Bud” Reynolds
A. B. Corder
Carolinas
Washington
Ocean Shore Boulevard
Ocean Shore
Daytona
Coast Line
Long
Peach
Bud” Reynold
Central Bureau
Ridge
Old Ocean
Jon
Iean
Ormond Beach
Florida
Ormond-Daytona Beach
Automobile Speedway
Ormond
John D. Rockafeller
John D. Jr. Witt
Fairfax River Boulevard
Ormond-Daytona
Island
Key
Fairfax River
Rockafeller Properties
Rockafeller's
Iin Grafton
Rockafeller
John D
John D. Jr
Hig
Rockefeller Establishment
Ormond Hotel
Yookee
Pilot declines charges in case involving man
A pilot refused to press charges against a man and the matter was dropped. No further details on the incident or parties involved are provided in the readable text.
State Briefs Report Fatal Incidents In Wheeling And Coal Regions
Wheeling reports say Robert C., 61, a steel worker, died after being struck by a cab and fatally hurt while on duty. In Brock mine of Continental Coal Company James P. Brow, 47, was killed by a falling timber. John Martin, 59, holiday injuries noted in Wheeling area. In Clay county James Reed, 64, a former county clerk, dies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
Robert C., Meehan
Tas Cab
James P. Brow
Brock
Continental Coal Company
Pilot Is Here Continued from page one
A passenger demanded control of the plane from pilot Anding. The struggle over the control stick caused the aircraft to dip while two women screamed. Anding held the stick with his knees and knocked the disturber out with a plow before landing. The offender was ejected and later held by a policeman after throwing rocks at the plane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anding
Officers Trap Robbers In Beer Flat Shootout
Police recount a beer flat confrontation where four men entered and two were slain. One of the dead men was identified as a Black man. Several women, including Hayes wife and niece, watched as officers feared harming bystanders. Altmeir remained in critical condition and uncooperative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes
Al-tmeir
Landing Field Plans Stir City Air Era Hopes
Rumors surge as city officials and local air interest push for an airport in city limits. Grafton is eyed for a potential airfield with ties to the American Aeronautical Association amid talk of new rail links and a possible St. Louis to New York air service terminal. Developments are expected soon, with insiders watching for a concrete move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toueh
Gratton
New York
St. Louis
Baltimore and Ohio
Grafton
Vair
American Aeronautical Association
Sentinel
Clearing House Report In New York May 12
Clearing House statement shows total exchanges of 576 million dollars with balances at 134 million. The figures reflect a strong interbank turnover and available reserves across member banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Public Auction Sale of Taylor County Lands and Estate Notes
Court decree invites public sale of parcel near Gratz Street and adjacent plots in Taylor County. Auctions begin May 28 1930 with terms requiring one third cash and two later payments secured by notes. title retained until full payment. Fiduciary notices announce estate proceedings for George W. Travis and other linked matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grealt Court
Taylor
West Virginia
Willi Archdeacon Company
Gratton
Grata Street
Baltimore
Naoby
Hechmer
First National Bank of Grafton
George W. Travis
Taylor County Bank
Grafton
Taylor County
West Va
W. P. Samples
Stoica Lane
Cowler County
L. Lerguage
W. C. Fer
G.T. Bartlett
W. C. Lawler
Saldie County
Boothscreek
N. L. Hustead
Boys Industrial School
Lee Woodyards
Fairmont Pike
Pruntytown
Pittsburgh
Fred Whitescarver
W. Merle Watkins
Also Mentioned on This Page
Grafton Daily Sentinel
Grafton Sentinel ‘Publishing Company
W. VA
Howard H. Holt
Latrobe Street
Grafton Printing Co
Carri
Mail
Carrier
Associated Press
Jesus Christ
Blaney
Rock of Gibraltar
Prudential
Feos
Mrs. Reynolds
Mr. Reynolds
Holt of Grafton
Bud
Mrs. Holt
Paris
Variety
American Federation of Musicians
Broadway
N.Y
American Federation OF Musicians OF
United States
Canada
Joseph N. Weber
N. Y
John Martin
Cova
Wellabur
Jersey
Wakefield
Copenhagen
Jewel
Storm King
B. F. Poe
Shermn
Texas
George Hughes
Grafton Sentinel Publishing CO
Grafton Sentinel
WB Cruises
W. Wilford St
Grafton Taxi and Transfer
B. Ellers
B. Lucas
Mars
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