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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1931
Page
4
The piece argues hard surface highways built with public funds are being used by private common carriers, urging higher taxes or privilege rates for road users, plus strict limits on large buses and trucks. It calls for safety limits on vehicle weight and regulatory measures to share road costs and curb abuse.
A reflection on a daring balloon ascent by two German professors reaching ten miles high, framed as a scientific mission to study air conditions, followed by discussion of railroads seeking stricter regulation of buses and trucks on public highways as motor transport reshapes the industry.
The passage argues for Congress and state action to regulate privilege taxes and the dimensions and weights of vehicles used in common carrier public service on hard surface highways. It contends that such regulations could resolve many road and rail conflicts by limiting bus and truck sizes and ranges to sustainable levels.
President Hoover reappointed William F. Schilling of Minnesota to the Federal Farm Board. The move coincides with Charles C Teague resigning as vice chairman and fruit vegetable member, a resignation expected to be accepted soon. In Austria electric current reaches nearly all settled communities.
A nostalgic verse praising old time melodies over new music. The speaker laments quavering voices and seeks harmony and full tones to lift spirits and strengthen human ties as angels play harps.
Pittsburgh May 29 The will of John Alldred a Pittsburgh businessman disclosed several United Presbyterian beneficiaries Westminster College New Wilmington Pa receives 25000 for its endowment fund United Presbyterian Orleans Home Valencia Pa gets 11500 and Sixth United Presbyterian Church Pittsburgh 5000 The estate valued at 263000 and after bequests the remainder goes to be divided into 20 shares five go to the United Presbyterian Women's Association of North America Alldred died April 10
Nashville May 29 A House special committee reports articles of impeachment against Governor Henry H Horton alleging conspiracy with Luke Lea and Rogers Caldwell for personal gain and to keep Horton in office. Senate Speaker Scott Mitchell resigns. no action yet on resignation or motion.
State and employed YMCA officials from West Virginia gathered in Huntington on May 29 for preliminary conferences before the annual YMCA convention opening that evening. W. C. Barnold of Charleston presided at the officials' meeting.
Huntington May 29 J L Halter of Wheeling was reelected president of the West Virginia Laundry Owners Association at the 17th annual convention. Charleston selected as the 1932 meeting site. Other officers elected include W W Wallace Huntington first vice president Charles Young Charleston second vice president B K Deverle Princeton secretary treasurer and T W Helroninas Grafton sergeant at arms. About 8 000 banks distribute a total of 600000000 to Christmas savings club members.
Samuel R K Hanen 91, noted speaker of the House of Delegates for two terms and former state commander of the G A R, was hurt in a fall while helping American Legion officials plan observances. He expected to participate in tomorrow's program, but may be unable to attend.
Fourteen workmen engaged in archaeological excavations in the Luxor region were killed today when a sand hill collapsed on them. The incident occurred near Cairo with authorities investigating the cave in and confirming the deaths.
A trust sale is set for June 16 1931 at 1 pm at the Taylor County courthouse front door West Virginia. The sale covers the real estate described between the Jennings Building and Henry Gerkin heirs in Grafton, conveyed to secure debt and taxes on Eugene Sommerville. The Ohio National Life Insurance Company asserts unpaid taxes for 1928 1929 1930 and notes due June and December 1930. Walter Schmitt declines to act.
The document records the conveyance in Deed Book 32 page 340 describing a Main Street lot with a two story brick building fronting the street and a rear dwelling. It notes on the first floor two store rooms and on the second floor eight offices, with cash terms of sale. Dated May 13 1931 with signatures of G W Ford trustee and subsequent dates May 16 28 30 and June 6.
Public notices describe two commissioner sales in Taylor County West Virginia. The first sale lists Lot 7 on the Kunst Plat Gratton with boundaries and an assessed tax value of 1100 dollars, plus cash and credit terms. The second sale concerns a Knottsville District parcel with a house, fronting 200 feet on a state road, with cash payment and six to twelve month credit.
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