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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1935
Page
4
The Grafton Sentinel announces weekday publication from Grafton West Virginia with staff including Howard H Holt as publisher James Holt business manager and John Palmer managing editor. Subscription rates list 75 cents per month 8.40 yearly for carrier delivery and 6.00 per year 3.00 for mail prepaid.
A polemic page discusses wealth, price inflation, and economic policy, arguing high prices require healthy demand but noting current conditions weaken values. It critiques congressional lobbying and questions the mental health of public officials while defending the right to evaluate presidents’ physical and mental state.
A critique notes declines in assessed real and personal property values across state counties while commodity prices rise. It argues federal policy inflates living costs, while land and improvements hold diminishing value, warning of reduced tax income, recession in local services, and growing public hardship. The piece also cites the brain trust theory as a factor in price increases.
The Morgantown Post argues the state should revert to a three man road commission to curb abuse. It notes a single commissioner could use the department to advance personal political goals with only the governor able to intervene, predicting likely legislature support for restoring the three member panel.
The Wheeling Intelligencer argues a coal strike threat is being used to compel enactment of the Guffey bill. It notes timing of the original thirty day strike suspension and administration pressure for saving legislation, and describes subsequent propaganda around the Guffey bill as insufficient to explain the tactic.
L. B. Woods of the Crystal Black Coal Company criticizes short-period contract extensions backed by John L Lewis. He argues these moves push artificial emergencies to pressure Congress into passing the Guffey-Snyder bill, risking higher coal prices and uneven wage demands while asserting Lewis holds vast influence over Washington.
Notice of settlement before the commissioner of accounts for M. S. Robinson guardian of Benson Bennett minor Evelyn J Bennett infant final account for the guardianship and related accounts given August 1 1935 by J Guy Allender commissioner of accounts printed in the Sentinel advertisements
The Ohio Moose leaders expect a large initiation class on August 4 at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. Officers and prominent members including Thomas H. Scott Delbert E. Jenkins Thayer McIntire W M Conaway Delmar Jenkins Irvin Smith and Fred Winston are named as attendees and organizers. The secretary reports the campaign for new members has been very successful and a record turnout is hoped for.
A fragmentary feature notes unusual luck among impoverished inmates tied to a 40-barrel oil well in a poorhouse backyard and a man nicknamed Pup for oil well fortune. The August 4 issue hints at remarkable, if unspecified, anecdotes from oil field hardship.
Benwood reported 17 year old June Neibergall of Boggs Run sank while swimming at the Municipal Beach. Carl Schramm and Herbert Innione, both 18 from Benwood, swam to her aid and brought her ashore. W. W. Rogers of Robey Street was admitted to city hospital as a medical patient.
A column notes Washington’s heat and humidity as Congress lingers in session. It argues most lawmakers avoid real work yet face intraparty tensions over the administration’s utilities bill, with Wheeler and Huddleston clashing over expert attendance.
Val sits apart after realizing a dangerous triangle with Lia and Jan and faces a looming choice. Lia pleads for escape and wealth as Val contemplates a retreat to Paradise Lake to reset their strained relationship and pursue his invention while Lia demands a future together.
Pursuant to a deed dated July 24 1935 Cleo M Weston conveyed to H R Parrish trustee the trust property for sale at public auction August 19 1935 at 2 p m at Cafeteria Court 227 West Main Gatton Taylor County. Items include 15 slow spasm tables 49 chairs desk chair safe cash register ice box water cooler three electric fans three hat racks mirror coffee urn cabinet steam table vitrola records gas range water heater refrigerator cooking utensils trays dishes spoons tines forks and other restaurant appliances. Cash terms. Bond and security provided as required by law by the trustee H R Parrish. Clerk Frank Bennett. July 26 Aug 2 9 16
A Knickerbocker Whist club session features four leaders including C. B. Lochridge and Waldemar von Zoutwitz playing 7 No Trump. A grand slam in diamonds is examined after a club lead, detailing squeezes and dummy plays that guarantee South’s grand slam. Lochridge’s quick perception of squeeze possibilities and a double squeeze near the Wernher trophy are noted.
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