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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1934
Page
4
Fragmentary ad policy and pricing notes from the Associated Press era are shown. It lists rates by year or month, mall delivery, and daily options. It references filing deadlines and composition charges, with removal notices due by six in the evening prior.
The article recalls Decoration Day observances in Grafton West Virginia highlighting the towns unique National Cemetery and veteran led ceremonies dating back to 1868. It notes state and local officials including Governor Kump and Commander Kuhn coordinating a grand parade and cemetery tributes with road improvements aiding visitors. It also comments on President Roosevelt urging congressional adjournment and political satire on congress.
A group of teachers announce a two week hiatus from duties due to burnout and heavy travel. They plan to rest and recover, hoping Washington reforms have not yet eliminated motherhood, and they bid readers farewell with light humor and reminders of retirement plans.
Berlin Hustead, 22, Harmony Grove farmer, was found not guilty by a Taylor county circuit court jury after about thirty minutes of deliberation. He was accused of forging a ten dollar check, supposedly bearing the name of T. J. Fast and payable to Orin Criss, with “For fifty hours work” on the face. Fast denied writing or employing Hustead or anyone named Criss, while Hustead claimed he did not know the check was worthless when presenting it at J C Penney for shirts and socks. Hustead was defended by attorney J. Guy Allender.
The article lauds a French-Canadian mother who gave birth to five babies at one birth as a unique world record holder. It notes she is unmatched, the only living woman to achieve this, and wonders if others exist now or have occurred previously. The piece hints at the event occurring in spring and questions the global rarity.
A local FERA report notes an April mine holiday shut down about 2,000 Taylor County miners, with 296 heads of families aided in the stricken area totaling 1,430 people. Relief, largely through the Shipley miners union, included 1,471 pounds of smoked meat and checks totaling 493.50 dollars. The shutdown ran April 1 to April 2, with most relief distributed in the week following as families exhausted resources.
Before me for final settlement are the accounts of fiduciaries including W L Dhomnas executor of B F Mrvicker will. Edna Turner administratrix with will annexed. H Warder deceased. C Ross Jones executor. Ross Jaber administrator of the estate of George E B Jones. Given under my hand this 22nd day of September 1925. Commissioner’s.
Court order from March 27 1934 directs public auction June 6 1934 at the Taylor County Courthouse front door. Three parcels in Knottsville District and two more in Grafton with dwelling and vacant lot, acreage 41+ acres plus 38 acres 1 rood 1 pole, terms require at least one third cash and rest in two notes.
In a Gaston city case Samuel C Peters acquires parcels from a deeded lot 166 and other descriptors. The terms require half cash or fuel payment with the balance in three and six months, title reserved until full payment, with notes secured. Special Commissioner Harry Friedman and Clerk Frank Hollis oversee the decree dated Ma-22 to Ju-12.
Notice of real estate sale issued by the circuit court of Taylor County West Virginia under a decree dated February 19 1994. The sale, at the courthouse front door at 9 00 AM, offers the described parcel in Fetterman to the highest bidder. The land is 29 acres in Bald County near the town of Pertian.
Otto Rosier testifies he attended a birthday party in Preston county during the December Wendel store robbery. Co-defendants Cain Shaw and Demoss implicated him. two pled guilty earlier. Rosier denies involvement and says no mention of a robbery occurred on the birthday night.
In a terse note the attorney J Guyfender presented Rosier after completing direct examination and relinquished him to the state for further examination.
Tonight is Senior Class night at Grafton High School. The event, tied to the commencement exercises, draws friends and the public with anticipation as a bright, fellowship filled evening. The 8 o'clock program is described as outstanding and distinctive.
The notice states classified ads cost two cents a word for the first insertion and one cent per word for each additional insertion. Insertion must be consecutive and in the regular column style. Minimum charge is 45 cents, with each digit counted as a word. The Sentinel disclaims responsibility for more than one incorrect insertion.
Tomorrow the senior class from Plemington Grafton and Stimpson high schools will march in the county monster parade to the national cemetery and take part in memorial exercises. Thursday evening will mark the commencement exercises at the high school auditorium.
An alumni banquet is arranged with an elaborate program and will be held at the Moose home Friday evening June 1. The event features school exercises led by Eddie Cameron, the Duke University basketball coach, and includes athletics and speeches.
The report details a dramatic precinct scene with Sergeant Marner and a contested event at the edge of Che 1008. Details describe a tense confrontation involving Durresne denial and a crowd, with Hamill and Dowie noted among watchers. The account hints at a contested vote or charge and a first-time setback for Hamill.
Detective Barry heads the Central District plait clothesmen as Homicide Sgt Harper backs the inquiry into Dufresne case. A newsboy’s headline and a formed trap set the stage for a dramatic late night with Bandit Chaser 18 and Connolly joining the pursuit.
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