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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1930

Page

4

Grafton Daily Sentinel Publisher and contact details

The Grafton Daily Sentinel announces publisher Howard H Holt and offices at 102 Latrobe Street Grafton West Virginia with advertising and news departments listed and subscription rates for various terms. The paper notes Associated Press affiliation and policy on republication and ad deadlines.

Grafton Daily Sentinel Grafton Sentinel Publishing Company Grafton W. VA Howard H. Holt Latrobe Street Grafton Printing Co Associated Press Ise

Negotiations Over Grafton Sentinel Sale Collapse

A long exchange recounts failed buyout talks between Grafton Sentinel owners and Fairmont publishers. The author details a proposed sale plan, rival pressure, and fears for local journalism, stressing Sentinel’s staff and community role amid threats of competition from a new Grafton paper.

The Sentinel and Its Place in Our Community

A lengthy editorial argues whether The Sentinel should continue as the town’s main newspaper, highlighting its role as an employer and proponent of progress. The piece challenges duplicative, weaker rivals and appeals to merchants and residents for fair support and open, straightforward conduct in business and public life. The author warns against a two-paper market and asserts the paper’s commitment to the community and fair treatment.

Boyer Sentinel Roger Neil Holt Neil Grafton Ims Gratton Apd The Aaley

Royal palms and Cuban luxury in Havana gardens

The narrative tours Havana with guides Murray and Bullet, admiring royal palms and decorative grounds. They visit a Cuban actress’s palace, view a mosaic mother of pearl floor, and tour Camp Columbia, Havana Country Club, and shoreline estates amid vast landscaped vistas and grand residences.

Tivoli Havana Mr. Murray Murray Jack Murray Jack Bullet Caban Camp Columbia Wood U.S. Army Cuba Havana Country Club Mariana Beach Gardner Nland UF Hug

Film terms and scenic notes frame a villa tour tale

A reportage style tour describes film industry chatter and stage life, referencing stars such as Belle Bennett and Conrad Nagel, and notes a villa estate and Cong Rivera in a Cuban congressman’s circle. It then moves through open country past a Spanish styled Church of Jesus of Nazareth and garden terraces, ending at Gratton Country Club as a scenic town stage.

Congo Rivera The National Congress Rivero Place Friend Tivoli Aroya Arena el Canty Jack Murray

Walter A. Wood seeks Republican nomination for Taylor County Superintendent

Walter A. Wood announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Superintendent of Schools of Taylor County. He appeals for the votes and good will of all citizens, signing from Gratton B. F. D. No. 2.

Taylor County Walter A. Wood Gratton

Special Commissioner Sale in Taylor County WV

Special Commissioner announces sale under decree in the J Guy Allender case against W B Leach and others. On June 9 1930 at 1 30 PM at the Taylor County Courthouse front door the 29 acre real estate with coal rights on Long Run will be sold to the highest bidder. Terms require at least one third cash and balance on twelve months credit with notes and security approved by the commissioner. Bond filed. Frank M Hollis circuit clerk May 17 24 31 June 7.

J. Guy Allender W. BH. Leach Taylors County West Virginia Taylor County Long Run Court House Pittsburgh W. E. Leach D. M. Wolfe Taylor County Clerk Spearin Lin

Fiduciary Accounts Set for Final Settlement

Notice before the Commissioner of Accounts lists final settlements for executor N George regarding Abraham George deceased from May 27 1929 and administrator S A Shingleton for Mary E Boyce deceased from June 7 1929, guardian Jerry McKeen for George Ezra McKeen from July 2 1928, dated May 23 1930.

Commissioner of Accounts For Settlement N. George Abraham George S.A. Shingleton Mary E. Boyce Jerry McKeen George Ezra McKeen

Country Club Opens Gates to Visitors and Golf

Sixty two people played golf yesterday afternoon at the Country Club as Memorial Day crowds gathered for the opening. The event featured a trusteess sale from 1930 with property described in Taylor County, marked by a cold day but a pretty setting.

Cora M. Stones W. Merle Watkins Taylor County W. Va Jane Lending Trom Ee Bluemont Cemetery

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