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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1934
Page
3
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The editorial accuses local Republicans of orchestrating a pre primary rally with Hatfield Bachmann and Morgan to boost candidates. A young printer caught drink trouble, was fired, and a dubious letter claimed Democratic interference. A rumor ties Holt and Hussion to West Penn funding, prompting Hodges supporters to pivot.
The piece lampoons youthful Democratic leaders and praises older figures, urging Republicans to vote and name the best candidates for state senator, congress, and local offices. It notes intense races for the U S Senate rotation, House of Delegates contenders, and education board seats, with modest local interest in county posts.
Republicans are advised not to waste votes by backing withdrawn candidates such as Hon ora Smith and Thomas W. Brochard while Reed Clark and Bachmann Morgan remain in play. The party plans a rally at 8 PM to boost turnout, aiming for higher Republican participation than Democrats in the upcoming county election.
The contest between Dallas Wolfe and Arthur Loar for the house of delegates nomination is not producing much interest. Wolfe is the favored candidate in readers' opinions, though neither has run an aggressive campaign.
State Senator candidate William J. Hussion writes a final appeal to Democrats in Taylor County urging support at the polls. He argues the eleventh district is too large for personal canvassing, pledges to back Roosevelt's program, and promises to fill the office with credit and efficiency while supporting progressive measures.
The Woodsmen of continues to discuss contracts with union representatives and revises classifications of skilled and unskilled labor as part of ongoing labor negotiations.
Patrolman Helms, in a semi conscious state after a collision, cannot recall details. He cited dense fog and slow speed, with the right wheels hitting the berm and the car veering across the road into a bank, then across the ditch. Mud on his clothing suggests he left the car, though he was found inside. Helms, a World War veteran and local American Legion leader, is married to Nell Holt. they have a daughter.
Stein of Charleston and Chilton finish campaigns with visits to southern counties while Holt holds a homecoming rally in Lewis County. Shaver, undeterred by the result, continues in Fairmont and Taylor parcels votes in the north. Sale expects nomination with aid from thinking Democrats. Koontz spoke in Fairmont last night and heads to Arnoldsburg and Charleston today.
Rev. Edward P. Short, 56, pastor of the Church of the Redeemer in Warren, Pa., was unconscious for 98 days after a cerebral hemorrhage. Doctors who doubted he would live five days say his condition waxed and waned but he was sometimes seen sleeping normally at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Boston.
Courtney Hawse of Petersburg and Dwight Shrader of Washington were fatally hurt when the auto they rode in overturned on a Moorefield curve. Driver Tom Haines was injured but summoned help. All three were Petersburg High School graduates this year.
Vernon Albright eleven year old son of Mrs F W Albright of Fellowsville was treated at Grafton City Hospital for a fractured skull after being struck by a truck on route 26 driven by Claude Vogeding of Grafton. State Trooper W G Walmsley absolved the driver of blame after investigation.
Robert Wertner, 22, of Grafton, was seriously injured when a tree fell during a parents’ picnic near Flemington. He suffered head bruises and a broken arm and remains at his parents’ home for treatment.
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Democratic National Committee names include J Alfred Taylor of Fayetteville and John W Caldwell of St Albans with Elbert E Caldwell of Charlestown and Edmund M Conaway of Beard Tree. Hatfield, a Huntington senator, is described as the probable winner in Republican circles.
Claims against the estates of Margaret Gaines Charles A Dennis and W P Withers deceased must be presented verified to Harry Friedman Commissioner of Accounts at Grafton Banking and Trust Company building Grafton West Virginia on or before January 28 1935. Beneficiaries must be present to protect their interests. Dated July 20 1934.
Notice that fiduciary accounts of Prudie M. Desmond guardian for Bruce E. Gurd and Clifton W. Guard infants are set for partial settlement from August 11, 1933 to August 11, 1934. Handwritten by John K. Burdett on August 6, 1994.
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