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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1932
Page
4
The nation mourns the Lindbergh baby crime as decomposed remains signal a brutal murder. The article lauds the infant’s heroic parents, notes worldwide sympathy, and reflects on the manhunt and motives behind the high profile abduction.
Primary results indicate Town send leads over Mont Z. White by more than two to one, likely securing nomination by about seventy five thousand votes. Incumbents dominate the Republican ticket while Democrats feature a crowded governor race led by Judge Kump ahead of Alfred Taylor. local interest centers on Talbott versus Stout for treasurer and Watkins's distant bid for auditor amid a split field.
The Carnegie Institution released the first gene photographs showing tiny black dots inside beadlike gray objects in cells. Genes, the small wheels guiding heredity, are carried by sperm and egg and organized on chromosomes. The report notes how cells divide, passing complete chromosome sets to daughter cells, shaping organisms from plants to humans.
The passage reflects on four years of upheaval as major powers reel from economic and political shocks. England surrenders its creditor status and leaves the gold standard while Germany seeks debt moratorium. Spain enacts anti religious laws amid broader Latin American turmoil, with fear and instability sweeping the globe as extremist ideologies threaten orderly government. The American people endure these troublous days with resolve.
The Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad seeks to abandon all intrastate passenger service in Ohio amid years of losses. Officials told the Public Utilities Commission that revenue passengers fell from 1,219,273 in 1920 to 70,563 in 1931 as automobiles captured most travel. The paper notes the shift and calls for careful highway carrier regulation.
At a lively St Paul convention the Minnesota Republicans endorsed Herbert Hoover as the man of the hour. They praised the administration despite criticism and urged support as the nation nears the moment to choose a leader for the next era.
Lander C. E. Rosendahl led a northern trip by naval transport to Sunnyvale as he charted a 500 to 600 mile route avoiding mountains to reach San Francisco Bay by dawn. A naval court of inquiry examined the deaths of crewmen Robert Edsall and Nigel Henton after a fatal incident during mooring.
Miss Helen Howell of Lear's Jewelry store is recovering from an appendectomy performed on Thursday May 5. She is progressing well and soon plans to leave the hospital, pleasing her many friends. Thanking Taylor County voters, Harvel A. Poe extends gratitude for the support and wishes luck to the winner.
Guy Allender expresses appreciation to Taylor county voters for their support in the primary for Prosecuting Attorney. He urges unity behind the nominees and calls for electing the Republican ticket in the fall.
L A Collins purchaser of Lots Prt 462 and 463 Grafton District East Side sold by Taylor County sheriff for delinquent taxes on November 17 1930. A deed will be made to Collins on or after August 4 1932 unless you redeem the property by that day. Redeem amount includes sheriff sale payment taxes since sale and notice fees plus interest. Given May 13 1932 by FR Clerk Taylor County West Virginia.
Special Commissioner announces sale under February 17 1932 decree in Taylor County Chancery. On May 17 1932 at 1 pm at the Taylor County Courthouse front door in Grafton, WV, the Sommerville lot between Jennings Building and Henry Gerkin heirs property will be auctioned. The property, brick building with upper rooms and lower store areas, was described in the 1906 deed. terms are cash. Bond on approved security filed in clerk’s office.
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