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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1929
Page
4
The Bluemont Cemetery Improvement Association votes to accelerate work, raising funds to finish a balance note and begin a concrete roadway from Knotts Ave to the cemetery gates. Plans include two arched gateways, landscaping, and flowing water, aiming to make Bluemont a premier regional burial site.
The Wheeling Automobile Club has conducted something of a survey or gathering, inviting members to participate in a local automotive discussion. Attendees discussed club activities and future events, with emphasis on member involvement and community outreach.
The Fairmont Times notes the public desires better radio reception nationwide and highlights Sir Thomas Lipton's fifth challenge for the America's Cup, described as one of yachting’s most famous trophies, soon to be launched.
The article discusses Sir Thomas Lipton’s persistent bid to win the America’s Cup, noting the trophy’s long residence in the United States and Lipton’s plan to build a new yacht for next year’s race. It argues that victory would stir American patriotism and that international yachting could benefit from the cup traveling abroad briefly.
Senate begins consideration of census reapportionment. House holds general debate with no tariff bill. House Ways and Means Republicans hear tariff schedule change ideas. Senate Interstate Commerce resumes FCC hearing. Senate Irrigation panel weighs boosting agriculture in the south. Snow aims to meet Goodyear Zeppelin officials on a Zeppelin school and hangars for transoceanic mail and passenger routes.
M Rykoff described a proposed amendment to separate church and state and school, and grant religious liberty as well as anti religious propaganda. The speech suggested the Soviet would not abandon its aim to discredit religion, but pursue different lines by reducing persecution stimuli.
President Gill outlines steps to curb drinking through compulsory school classes teaching the evils of alcohol and a program to aid breweries and distilleries, with broader reforms to reduce consumption. The plan also mentions government support for other pursuits and broader campaign efforts.
Legal notice records a public auction of the Casseday property a two unit dwelling on East Main street Grafton Taylor County WV offered May 16 1929 at 2 pm The deed dated November 22 1921 authorizes sale by the trustee William Morgan terms require one third cash at bid acceptance one third in one year with interest and the remainder in two years with interest retained title held until full payment
Trustee W Merle Watkins will sell on June 1 1929 at 1 pm the southern part of Lot 91 in the Fetterman Plat City of Grafton facing Boyd Street. The sale, at the Taylor County Courthouse front stairs, follows a January 11 1926 deed of trust from Stareher and wife. Property includes a dwelling and large garage behind the Baptist church with cash terms.
Trustee N F Kendall will auction the Blaise Shop stock on May 17 at 2 pm at Moise Shop 38 West Main Street Grafton West Virginia. Sale is for cash and includes ladies coats dresses hats jewelry novelties and fixtures from W R Strader trading as the Blaise Shop. Also note Martinsburg Templar commander W D Keedy visiting H A Bowers on Virginia Street.
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