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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1930

Page

4

Grafton Daily Sentinel publisher details and rates

The Grafton Daily Sentinel lists publisher Howard H Holt and office address at 102 Latrobe Street Grafton W Va. It notes subscription prices including daily and yearly terms by mail or carrier and outlines advertising rates and deadlines for classified ads and composition. It also states Associated Press rights and reader letter guidelines.

Grafton Daily Sentinel Grafton Sentinel Publishing Company Grafton W. VA Howard H. Holt Latrobe Street Grafton Printing Co R. Beers Postoffice Alnl

Choir Concert Draws Sparse Attendance in Grafton

The Army Fresh Air Camp fund received support through a beneficent concert by a massed choir praised for cal voice and discipline. Walter A. Wood, a respected Taylor county educator, was highlighted as the announcer and organizer, with a biographical sketch noting his Army service and Paris education. The piece laments low turnout, contrasts audience size with the choir’s quality, and celebrates the performance as a rare high point in the city’s musical life.

the Sentinel Walter A. Wood Taylor County Mr. Wood Grafton Glenville Normal Wmien Fairmont State Normal Realmont State Teachers’ College U. S Wood University of Paris

Y Athletic Committee Plans Junior Baseball League

At a Y M C A Athletic Committee meeting the group voted to organize a Junior Baseball League for boys up to 17. Edward Powell was named league head and to announce plans soon. Chairman William Towles appointed additional chairs for summer programs including juniors baseball under George Jolliffe Jr and Abe Tackett overseeing tread clubs golf with Paul Malone Dr Paul Warden Lewis Poe and Joe Evans.

Edward Powell William Towles George Jolliffe, Jr Abe Tackett Tread Paul Malone Paul Warden Lewis Poe Joe Evans

Readers interested in our editorial items and charity concert

We reported on the profit from our interview with the state road commission at Charleston and then covered the Wesleyan College choir concert at the High school auditorium. The event, advertised as a benefit for the Salvation Army child welfare fund, drew many locals and visitors. Proceeds covered expenses with only a small portion kept.

State Road Commission Charleston Bien Wesleyan Colle Buckhannon Salvation Army Czechoslovakia Salvation Country

Tenth and Final Report of the Literary Digest Prohibition Poll

The Literary Digest presents its May 24 1930 survey with questions on Prohibition. It asks whether respondents support continued strict enforcement of the Eighteenth Amendment and Volstead Act, a modification to permit light wines and beer, or a repeal of Prohibition.

Prohibition

Poultry and Eggs Tariff Figures From Louisiana Year

The notice cites values for poultry and eggs in Louisiana last year with figures of 2,037,000 for poultry and 4,157,000 for eggs. It notes Canada imposing a tariff that mirrors ours and mentions effects from taxes and tourism.

Lawly Isiana Canada Imposing & Match Ours

Simpson Plans Memorial Day Service at Union Church

Simpson plans a Memorial Day observance with morning service at Union Baptist Church at 10 30 and an afternoon service at 2 led by Rev J W Kirby and Rev Workman. The community plans to travel to Grafton for events at county seats and attend band concerts at local venues including the Country Club Grafton Park Athletic Field and the cemetery.

Simpson Union Apstist J.W. Kirby Revi Workman Grafton Grafton Park

New Laundry Office Opens Here Monday

Lynch cleaners and dyers announce a new laundry service to start Monday May 26. They offer 24 hour service with pickup and delivery of all cleaning work and promise good work, service and price in a modern plant with local investment. Further details are in today's Sentinel front page advertisement.

Lynch Sentinel

Clearing House Data Shows Strong Exchange Totals

Clearing House report from New York on May 24 lists exchanges at 1 066 000 000 and balances at 126 000 000. Weekly exchanges total 6 285 000 000 with balances of 924 000 000.

New York

Flight over Gulf to Havana Reveals Keys and Cuba

Travel writer Jack Murray guides a two hour air journey from the Florida coast to Havana, detailing the turquoise Gulf Stream view, a seaborne feel, and the pilot’s navigation. He explains Havana’s harbor arrival at 10 45 AM, noting aquarium blue water and the bustling travel bureau network he represents in Miami.

Havana West Panama Seaboard Airline Seaboard Jono’ Téland Keys Semgretea Dubai Plors Key West United Fruit] Co Gulf Stream Jack Murray Travel Bureau Matanzas Cuba Long Key Florida San Murray Dymth Hayana Miami West Indies Missouri

Letter on campers and southern forest fires warning

A southern landholder laments camper carelessness that sparked hundreds of forest fires last year destroying timber and wildlife. The writer urges visitors to respect property rights and avoid leaving fires unattended, noting 1928 saw thirty million acres burned in the region. The piece quotes Holland's Magazine and mentions a planned hike by the M. C. A. Juniors to Pleasant Creek led by Harry Curry.

Magazine of the South Dallas Texas Pleasant Creek Harry Curry

Byrd Antarctic Expedition Vessels Refused Aid

Panama City May 24. Radios from New York report Byrd's expedition vessels still at sea. Heat injuries were suffered aboard the City of New York. Navy refusal to tow the Eleator Bolling was received through Rear Admiral Blakely. The plan was to tow after coaling andward to the canal.

Panama City Maly 24 Tron Therbark City of New York Navy Department Washington Byrd Blakely Elenor Bolling Eleator Bolling City of New York Porto

Byrd Medal Presentation to Expedition Members

Washington reports medals will be presented to members of the Byrd Antarctic expedition. The ceremony is authorized by the President and set for May in Washington.

Array Washington Reperetree Oneness Yas

Special Commissioner Sale in Taylor County WV

Special Commissioner Guy Allender will sell at the courthouse front door in Taylor County on June 9 1990 at 2 30 pm for 29 acres and 48 rods with coal under, conveyed to W E Leach. Terms: one third cash, balance in six and twelve months with interest notes. title retained until payment. Bond posted as required by decree. Also fiduciary accounts before the court for settlement.

Chancery Guy Allender Agali W. J Leach Circuit Court Tay County West Virginia Costnenethgy Court House Taylor County Long Run Court House Pittsburgh W. BE. Leach D. M. Wolfe Taylor Frank M. Hollis Gircuit

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