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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1933
Page
3
A fragment from a society page poem by Coral Parrish Montgomery lists a romantic blaze of spring imagery. It mentions a life, a golden day, May blossoms, fragrance, and a lingering presence in the heart delivered in lyrical lines.
News reaches from Graf ton of the marriage of Ivah Powell daughter of Mr and Mrs D Guy A Powell to Donald E Morin machinist on the U S S Omaha from Michigan The couple wed in Los Angeles on Saturday March 25 and travel home with bride s aunt Mrs Alice Yates The bride is a Grafton high school class of 30 graduate They will live with Mrs Mates 2821 Estara Ave Los Angeles Friends extend best wishes to the newlyweds
Local residents host or visit relatives and friends in nearby cities. J A Fast, a Wickwire farmer, was a Friday city visitor, while Carl Redinger from Washington DC visits his father E F Redinger in Robey Street. Lois Reed of Pittsburgh visits George Cassell on West Washington Street. Harry E Marks of Cincinnati is a business visitor today. Frances Murphy of Clarksburg visits sister Mrs Joseph Korte on Maple Avenue. W S Rowland attends Wild Life League meeting in Elkins today. Friends learn of Mrs Lena Garretts serious illness at her West Washington Street home. Mr and Mrs Lloyd M Loraw of Walnut Street will leave ...
Washington April 1 A F Whitney chairman of the railway labor executives association issued a statement saying he was informed the Rock Island railroad is preparing for a further wage reduction in violation of its contract and federal law Roosevelt is being advised that the Rock Island and Illinois Central are breaking their contracts with employees to evade the railway labor act and the national bankruptcy act
George L Blaney remains gravely ill at his daughter Mrs. Harry Beverlin Jr's Maple Avenue home. Reports say no recovery is expected. Earlier, on April 1, 1930 he and the late Jacob Morgan walked from Grafton to Fairmont and were hosted by Mayor A. G. Martin.
The Grafton Rotarians held their regular weekly meeting at the Hotel Graf ton with Leslie Loar cashier of Taylor County Bank and Attorney Bailey Wyckoff in the cast. Mr Lear prepared moving pictures showing Rotary Club activities since its organization in the city and screened them during the dinner program.
A grain broker joined a spellbinder in a club gathering where he acquitted himself in a highly satisfactory and entertaining manner. Other members of the club performed a series of yarn spinning that was highly enjoyable.
Morgantown April 1 Van A Bittner head of the United Mine Workers of America in West Virginia spoke before about 2000 people urging federal regulation of the coal industry during a 4ammitchell Day event. He said the union will never be satisfied until all workers in coal mines are organized. Deputy sheriffs and state police were on patrol during the meeting but there were no disorders.
G T Bartlett quits as chairman of the Taylor County Welfare Board citing private business and other duties. He offers his resignation effective as soon as he can be relieved, as the board searches for a worthy successor to the popular West Sider.
Chairman Doughton of the House Ways and Means committee said after a conference with President Roosevelt that the one-cent a gallon gasoline tax would be re enacted soon.
County Superintendent Lloyd L. Shriver announces that the Fetterman Court House and Booths Creek districts will close at the end of a seven months term due to financial stringency. Other county districts may follow as funds run short, with teachers aiding eighth graders for diploma tests before school closures.
An order by Judge William C. Coleman in U S District Court grants receivers of Consolidation Coal Company permission to enter a sales agency agreement with Appalachians Coals Inc. A state subscription not to exceed 35000 dollars is authorized. The order allows cancellation by receivers and repayment of any stock subscription payments.
National forest work projects span thousands of acres with plans to extend the program cooperatively to adjacent state and privately owned forests. Secretary Wallace invites governors to send state foresters for an April 6 conference to analyze cooperative possibilities. Regional foresters will review arrangements for work on national forests totaling 161,000,000 acres, mainly in the western states.
An exciting motion picture with a dramatic climax featuring a near collision between a plane and a passenger train. Evalyn Knapp stars as the air hostesses glorifier with James Murray as the reckless flyer, Thelma Todd as a wealthy vamp, and Arthur Pierson as a dependable pilot.
Fox Pictures drama Humanity plays Strand Theatre Sunday Monday Tuesday. The film follows two physicians father and son amid success and adversity with contrast in ethics and modern life. Boots Mallory Irene Ware Ralph Morgan Alexander Kirkland deliver strong performances in a story of love and duty tied to class and ambition.
A screening of Air Hostess at the Opera House features a real heroine of the air, a young woman pilot who flies transcontinental routes. The program blends wartime heroism from front lines and hospitals with stories of the modern home and business, as told through cinema.
The article argues for a uniform law and unified supervision to protect bank checks. It claims only unified control can guard the circulation and collection of checks from disruption by state officials, enabling Congress to properly regulate currency. The piece stresses the need for consistent federal oversight to prevent chaos in financial transactions.
Five top state officials resigned effective today at Governor Kump's request after refusing a salary cut. Chairman C. P. Fortuney and Harold P. Tompkins of the road commission join Dr. W. T. Henshaw state health commissioner C. C. Pierce adjutant general and G. E. Ferguson director of the bureau of negro welfare and statistics in leaving their posts. Departments to operate without official heads for several days as the governor defers appointments unless necessary.
A beauty tip notes that walking in the rain can enhance naturally curly hair. The damp air is said to define waves and act as a pleasant exercise and beautifier. The method applies only to naturally curly hair, not machine-made curls.
Mrs. Alexander George offers a Sunday tea menu including Broiled Mushrooms with Creamed Chicken Grapefruit Salad and Dessert Supreme plus detailed prep steps. The text shifts to a state legislature special session April 10 with debate over health and road commissions, plus several personnel resignations and changes in the road commission staff.
Veterans leaders warned against broad cuts in disability allowances after a two day conference at the Treasury with Douglas and Brigadier General Frank T. Hines. They said the talks offered no satisfaction and suggested the administration planned drastic reductions tied to disability nature and allowance category.
Washington reports potential White House support for a $200 million naval shipbuilding measure within the Roosevelt employment program. Swanson neither confirms nor denies, while House Naval Committee Chairman Vinson says Swanson, Speaker Rayburn, and Rep. Burns indicate approval and plan to seek Roosevelt’s direct wish on inclusion.
Dr Terring W Heironimus Jr a physician from Alpeca Wyoming county returns to Grafton and will open offices in the First National Bank building soon. He is the son of Mr and Mrs T W Heironimus a well known native. Heironimus returned from Alpeca yesterday after visiting to pack belongings for the move.
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