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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1933
Page
4
Money to lend for small loans and home improvements including repairs remodeling and labor employment. Immediate action requested to Building and Loan Association through the Federal Home Loan Bank system Gratton Banking and Trust Co Building.
The article notes votes on the Thomas amendment with 0 Democrats, 13 Republicans and Shipstead the Farmer-Laborite supporting the measure while Republicans opposing the inflation plan. The piece presents a split on the inflation issue across party lines.
The report outlines discussions on a revenue bill and school unit reforms, highlighting support for measures to meet emergencies in West Virginia. It notes nominees chosen on repeal vs nonrepeal lines, naming George N. Yoho and others, while detailing opposition from educators and road machinery interests and remarks by state leaders on consolidation and fiscal efficiency.
Public sale of repossessed Chevrolet automobiles in favor of Lincoln Loan Co Ohio by chattel mortgage. In front of Court House May 2 180P. Meo C P Green at tetosis.
Riot at the J F Shields farm as state agents and deputies faced farmers during a foreclosure sale. Governor Clyde L Herring mobilized the 168th Infantry third battalion to Denison to impose martial law amid the unrest. Sheriff Rippey reported the judge abducted and assaulted, with investigations ongoing.
Continued notes indicate a speakers committee has selected a lineup of notable speakers for the memorial address. A ceremonial service is planned to honor the day, with Moose Club meetings and committee reports detailing progress toward arrangements amid expressed enthusiasm.
The finance committee reports West Virginia will apply 375 dollars to cover expenses tied to a new law, a twenty five percent cut from the legislature’s biennial appropriation. Local steps will raise funds to meet growing Will program plans outline a future meeting.
The Tygarts Valley league formed at Philippi with Cam Henderson named commissioner and Don Malone as president. Grafton contributes two teams B. and O and Fetterman nine. Opening games set May 6 with Grafton at Werldel and Fetterman at Elkins. Shaky Paugh and Frank Gerkins urge players to report Monday at 5 30.
World disarmament conference faced a head on clash between French and German delegates when Count Nadolny of Germany and Rene Massigil of France sparred over promises to reduce armaments. American envoy Norman H. Davis intervened urging conciliatory efforts in Geneva to curb nationalism and salvage the talks. In Wilmington Illinois, three bank robbers with a submachine gun fled after a noon holdup as two car racers pursued them. James and Harry Butcher, former Indianapolis riders, joined the pursuit after their car. The bandits overturned, kidnapped Edward Peterson of Elwood, and escaped. a tear gas alarm alarmed the town and halted the raid. James Butcher was wounded but not seriously.
In Pittsburgh on April 29 Freddie Prince and Theodore Geisler refused to reveal the location of John Maug and Edward Turpack, the two lifers who escaped from Western Penitentiary. They described the escape, including a roof rope made from weaving shop straw, and fled in a cab to Pittsburgh's North Side with Maug and Turpack splitting directions. Police expect the remaining two to be captured within hours as weather affects communications.
The Associated Press reports a broadened U S led economic discussion with Italy Germany Mexico and Argentina to attend Washington next week A London preparatory meeting aims to pave the way for the June 12 conference Norman H Davis proposes a tariff truce Prime Minister Bennett winds up Canada’s conference with Roosevelt and a 30 million pound British bank loan aids treasuries French experts say it steadies exchange rates The House is expected to act on Senate bills Roosevelt plans further railroad tariff and public works measures The dollar weakens in London and Paris.
County health officer Dr. R D Stout announced a tubercular test for fourth grade pupils at Central school on Monday. Tests were also conducted Thursday at St Augustines Parochial Schools with Miss Cleo McLaughlin assisting. The Taylor county TB clinic will open next Wednesday at the Hik's club with specialists Evans of Hopemont Sanatorium and Dr Maxwell of Morgantown in charge.
Washington reports Senator Hatfield from West Virginia was invited to join a hunt for an Indian in Nashville, Virginia. The request aims to aid Woodsff of Nashville in a hunt, with Hatfield potentially giving support or guidance to the effort.
A training flight nose-dived into a field near Yorkville on April 29, killing Carl Neuhardt 21 of Martins Ferry and critically injuring Donald Russell 23 of Bridgeport. The crash occurred at Yorkville Airport during approach to land at about 300 feet, sending debris into a nearby park area. Russell was taken to Martins Ferry hospital.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at 10 at Greenhill Methodist Episcopal Church for Calvin Russell 66 farmer of Bird's Run Harri son county who died Friday morning after a two week illness. Rev J E Burns of Rockford will officiate, burial in Stewart cemetery near the church. Surviving are one sister Mrs F J Owen of Charleston two half sisters Mrs D B Palmer of Clarksburg and Mrs John Marks of Flemington and four half brothers G W Reed of Bridgeport O E B Reed of Clarksburg W G Reed of Akron and D W Reed of Flemington.
The Senate Banking Committee urged enactment of President Roosevelt's securities regulation bill as imperative to protect investors and unlock capital. The House Interstate Commerce subcommittee reviewed a revised draft, aiming to report to the full committee Tuesday. The panel warned of vast losses, up to 25 billion dollars, tied to securities sold during the four years of the Depression.
Huntington April 6 The Gabel county welfare board ordered a roughly 50 percent cut in emergency relief work after the county’s Reconstruction Finance Corporation grant was slashed from 150000 to 66890. About 3500 people were employed daily on relief projects.
The many friends of George L Blaney of Grafton report he is recovering after a serious illness. Though still weak he can sit up part of the day and shows a good appetite. His daughter Mrs W Baekin resides on Maple Avenue and recovery was once thought unlikely.
Prominent ministers spoke at the sixth annual Baptist Young People’s Union gathering at the Clarksburg Baptist church. The theme What Doth The Lord Require Of Thee was carried in messages delivered by Rev. George Sagen of Gallipolis Ohio Rev. William Bryson Miller of Charleston Dr. Norman Cox of Huntington and Dr. L J Corply of Marshall College Huntington.
The body of Lesh Lloyd Johnston, 18, was found in brush near a railroad underpass in North Adams Massachusetts, with neck and arm wounds and a gag in the mouth. Police are investigating the case as a violent death.
Mrs. Cora Glenn wife of Dr F M Glenn suffered a stroke at their home 442 Pearl street Thursday evening. She remains in serious condition with partial speech difficulty. A daughter Mrs Clarence Fankhauser of Parsons arrived to be with her mother as other children in Charleston Greensburg Buckhannon and Holme are noted.
In Bloomfield the Church of the Immaculate Conception posts signs on its pews warning parishioners to beware of pickpockets. Pastor Rev. Bonaventure Pispcoe posted the placards after humorous complaints from parishioners.
Navy eight edged Columbia varsity by a length and a quarter over a mile and a half on the Harlem course. Navy's time was three minutes 11 and a half seconds as the season opens with a come-from-behind victory.
The annual camping season begins at the 4 H camping grounds with county home demonstration agents gathering for a three day meet. Miss Gertruda Humphreys Morgantown state agent directs the meeting.
Wheeling authorities probe a Neer Beer racket with April reports of illicit distribution. Investigators target suppliers and storefronts amid concerns over counterfeit milk and unsafe beverages. Local officials urge caution as inquiries continue.
Agents believe racketeers are distributing near beer, signaling a crackdown on illicit alcohol. The terse note cites police suspicion but offers no further names or dates.
Secretary Woodin from his sick bed issued a statement denying reports he would resign and oppose Roosevelt on the inflation program. He summoned reporters to a special press conference and declared he would stay as Treasury Secretary and back the president’s program, saying he is with the chief to the end.
State police hunted two suspected robbers thought to be John Maug and Edward back after they escaped from Western penitentiary previously. The fugitives allegedly sprang from bushes near a road, attacking an employee at D Gatenhead Huna plant and robbing George Smith of $30.
Washington reports President Roosevelt and Minister Bennett announced a plan to increase commodity exchange between nations. They described an imperative to restore international monetary stability and improve silver prices as a key objective in the broader accord.
Nationwide calls echo as Harold B. Foulkrod orders organizations to mobilize a march on the capital for quick bonus payments. Governor Pollard reacts to Judge Lowell's ruling amid debates on justice and cross state cooperation with Massachusetts. Chinese ad methods spark slogans about discounts and production uses of dogwood timber.
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