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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1929
Page
4
The Grafton Sentinel outlines publisher and department details, Associated Press affiliation, and advertising rates. Notices include submission deadlines, rates, and policy on anonymous letters and paid public notices.
A mixed column discusses religious edicts and tithing from Malachi, praises the president’s crime commission led by George W. Wickersham with notable legal figures, and contemplates a Kentucky murder by a six year old. It notes bold aviation efforts on the Maine coast with multiple planes preparing for transatlantic attempts, framing aviation as a rising, record breaking sport in contrast to golf.
The text discusses developing the aeroplane to unlock its latent possibilities and achieve efficient planes and engines. It says the commercial age of air travel will build transcontinental and international passenger mail and express services, testing the aeroplane’s potential for human use.
A local post of the American Legion condemned our editorial criticizing the Decoration Day observance. The dispute centered on an afternoon service at Bleumont cemetery and advertising methods. We argued the lack of broad public invitation and the expense of radio broadcasting hinder attendance, urging more effective local printing and outreach.
Logan West Virginia city officials selected W M Healy of Largo Florida to serve as city manager. The appointment becomes effective in June, with details released by the city board.
An intermediate court jury in Charleston West Virginia found Carter Cassem guilty of second degree murder in the slaying of Ernest Smith at Casnem boot room Lick Branch Kanawha City. A motion to set aside the verdict was filed by Cassem's counsel.
Senate continues census reapportionment debates while the House votes on a special rule for tariff bill amendments and takes up the tariff bill for amendment consideration. Ware-Wilson 1926 election contest hearings proceed in a Senate sub committee alongside military affairs and textile investigation agenda items. Senate Interstate Commerce hearing weighs a federal communications commission proposal.
Special Commissioner Howard J. James will sell at public auction on Saturday June 1929 at 1 30 pm at the front door of Taylor County Courthouse for a tract in Court House district Taylor County West Virginia described by metes and bounds and containing about 53 116 acres with improvements including a coal porch and garage in the undertaking to satisfy a decree in a chancery suit Albert G Hardman plaintiff against James A Preston and Edna B Preston defendants. Terms require one third cash and balance in two payments with notes and vendor's lien. Clerk Frank M Hollis Jr certifies bond with security approved.
Every day work offered with goal averages of 60 inches. Rock binder in center. Pay yardage. Hiring married men only. Locations include High School and Graded School areas. Paved and lighted streets nearby. Bank church five stores moving pictures pool room noted. Apply to Emmons Goal Mining Co Bayard West Virginia.
Trustee sale authorized by deed of trust dated June 28 1926 and recorded in Taylor County West Virginia to secure Homer Manear and Rena Manear. Property in Brownlow Park Suburb Lot 10 and 11 with dwelling on Lot 11 fronting Liberty Ave. Sale at front courthouse door June 1 1929 at 1 pm. Cash terms. Trustee W Merle Watkins.
Deed BALE RE 609 notice announces sale of a four apartment frame building on a lot in Graf ton near Beech Street and a railroad crossing. The property fronts Pearl Street at 42 1/2 feet and extends 60 feet back. Court House Taylor County, WV. Auction date June 15 1949 at 2 PM. Terms: one third cash, balance in six and twelve months with interest. Title retained as security. CBE WYCKOFF trustee May 17 24 31 June 7.
Hogs strong to higher with weights around 119 to 240 pounds trading near 11.60 to 11.85, lower hogs near 10.75. Cattle and calves steady with top vealers up to 14.50, sheep and lambs showing modest gains, medium to good grades around 11.50 to 14.00. Produce demand steady with apples 5.75 to 6.00 per barrel, potatoes quoted 1.90 to 2.60, Florida and South Carolina stock prices varying.
Indianapolis May 24 Delegates at the Reformed Church of the United States meeting hear a merger proposal uniting the boards of publications Sundayschools and Christian education while urging the church to enlarge its religious education program or hand it to public schools A plan favors union with the United Brethren and the Evangélical Synod of North America A special committee report endorsing equal rights for women is adopted.
Washington May 24 The Interstate Commerce Commission suspended until December increased rates on bituminous coal from Clyde Horner Maple Glen and related Pennsylvania mines to Cleveland Ashtabula Harbor and Erie for movement beyond the lake cargo Present rates are $1.64 per ton and were to rise to $1.54 per ton
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