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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1929
Page
4
The text urges expediting hard surfaced road construction from the city to the Marion county line linking with Marion County's road. It argues for keeping a large grading machine busy all summer, moving to base laying and surfacing, and notes a Glady Creek flying field could force Waylor County to act promptly to advance work.
The piece urges Grattan citizens to back a Board of Trade amid a quest for stronger local commerce. It highlights the need for committed business owners to lead a lasting effort after setbacks and notes aviation progress and plans for a Fairmont landing field on Glady Creek flats aiding both Grattan and Marion counties.
A Letters to the Editor from May 25 1929 questions how jailers allowed a break or escape after the grand jury named Weaver Norris and the Bay brothers among indictments for jail breaking. The writer faults unlocked doors and urges voters to demand accountability and possible impeachment if officers fail to uphold the law.
A Memorial Day address recalls Civil War memories and the evolving national significance of remembrance. It honors Union and Confederate soldiers, notes the World War toll, and urges continued dedication to freedom, peace, and national heritage across generations.
Gov Gore will attend to accept the honor as nearly 475 degrees are to be awarded at the ceremonies held in the new field house by the Monongahela river after past animosities. The event marks a reconciliation as the university continues its commencement activities.
Gov Conley will deliver the principal address after the academic procession from the old circle past Elizabeth Moore hall to Beechcrest avenue field house. Dean Hutchins, famed for rapid rise in law and education, spoke at President Turner’s inauguration. Ex Gov Gore, a 1900 graduate, served as assistant secretary and secretary of agriculture and helped form the National Producers of Love stock Cooperative Association.
The Associated Press reports Congress weighing tariff bill amendments as the Senate debates census reapportionment. Senate rules panel and committees tackle textile labor inquiries, FCC measures, and a probe into presidential withdrawal of public oil lands amid ongoing hearings.
Rev Rankins, an evangelist for twenty years, spent an afternoon with prisoners at Parkersburg praising jail officials for courtesy. He notes his work has largely focused on West Virginia prisons for the past fifteen years and commends the humane conditions observed.
J J Page Exposition Shows company sets up near Fetterman for a week long stay. Manager Page states the carnival is new and complete. The Spencer News dispatch hails the Page show as one of the best on the road with a splendid record.
In the Circuit Court of Taylor County West Virginia the suit McCleary vs McCleary seeks a divorce and relief. It states defendant Joseph B McCleary is not a resident of the state and must appear within one month after first publication. The Foregoing is to be published in the Grafton Sentinel.
The University of Chicago will erect eleven new buildings this year adding to campus facilities. The project positions the university for expanded housing research and academic space across multiple blocks.
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