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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1933
Page
4
The piece criticizes NRA code pressure on Henry Ford for not signing the code, questions the motive behind the drive, and argues Ford already applies worker-friendly practices. It derides Washington hype and condemns wasteful local road equipment spending in upstate New York counties as excessive and inefficient.
Severe rain across the Atlantic states marred Labor Day observances with floods and indoor gatherings. The piece details Harvey Bailey’s jail escape in Dallas, including alleged graft among jailers and swift recapture in Ardmore, Oklahoma, amid federal and local police actions. The report cites Associated Press as authority for Bailey’s notoriety.
Decatur suspects report that Tom Brown, a Negro, was convicted today of attacking a white woman near Parkersburg and sentenced to death under regional justice. The report notes a Negro named Rio- and references the September 5 timing in this section.
National guardsmen patrolled the courthouse as the jury announced its verdict. Thousands of fish have died in the Ohio River in recent weeks from suspected acid waste. Officials blame industry from Pittsburgh to Youngstown and beyond for the decline, with reports of fish feeding from a Parkersburg plant near Little Kanawha Estuary.
Colin Hewitt, posing as Clarkia Zann, infiltrates a masked gang amid a moonless night on Long Island. Buck O Mara and Dollaire scheme to ambush the Alouette cargo vessel while a murder squad plans a brutal retribution. Colin faces a grim choice as the stake rises and danger closes in.
The American Magazine argues many small towns suffer from overfunded, duplicative government structures. It suggests modern transport and communication reduce the need for separate schools jails and officials in each locality. The piece advocates county level or regional administration to cut costs and improve efficiency.
The Fairmont Times urges readers to sign letters to the editor. Unsigned letters will not be considered for publication. Fictitious signatures have led to recent investigations. Authors may use real or clearly stated pseudonyms. anonymity is not allowed in unsigned submissions.
A discussion notes billboards as a national nuisance belittling scenery and urges advertisers to stop supporting them. It cites Georgia where Fulton County removed signs along highways, arguing highways should showcase beauty to attract tourists and motorists.
Clarksburg hosts 200 United Brethren ministers and laymen for the 75th West Virginia conference at Ruff Street United Brethren Church from Thursday through Sunday. Bishop G D Batdorf of Harrisburg Pa will open with an address. Delegates arrive Wednesday as Rev Ray N Shaffer and his congregation arrange the welcome.
Paul Miller and Bace Billie both residents of this section face charges of selling poisonous moonshine liquor that caused the death of Evan Sims of Birmingham Alabama. Sims died at the home of W E Hamrick where he had been visiting. Miller and Billie were arrested Saturday by City Officer R B Jones and jailed in Sutton. Sims stomach contents were sent to Morgantown University for analysis. A preliminary hearing was held for Miller before Magistrate J Lee Fox. bond set at 1000 dollars. A university chemist report is expected in about a week.
Funeral services were held for six year old Fred Cett Jr and his sister Minnie Margaret Fawcett in Webster with Rev Skymer officiating. Both children died of cholera infantum, parents mourn, brother Russell survives. Margaret Welch dies in Los Angeles. services held at Sacred Heart Church Los Angeles with interment at New Calvary. Welch family ties noted in Grafton. Iowa leads in timothy and seed production.
In pursuance of a Taylor County circuit decree claimants with liens on the real estate of The Grafton Co-Operative Store are notified to present their claims for adjudication by September 12, 1933. Commissioner in Chancery W. Musgrove notes the dates August 22 29 and September 5 provide notice.
The undersigned commissioner of accounts gives notices that fiduciaries and accounts are before him for settlement including The First National Bank of Grafton as committee for James Hannon non compos mentis E. Bailey Wyckoff as committee for Clarence L. Buiskirk nominal compos mentis I. D. Martin executor of the estate of Henrietta Davidson deceased. Dated this 4th day of December 1933 William P. Sonculaiere of Aaa
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