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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1932
Page
8
The B and C Veterans and Ladies Auxiliary announce an afternoon picnic at Grafton Park on Saturday August 13 with a 6 30 to 11 00 p m moonlight dance at the Park Pavilion. All members families and friends are invited to attend.
The article reports on German political maneuvering as Centrists and President Hindenburg tolerate Hitler as chancellor within a non NSDAP dominated cabinet. It notes belief that Hitler would be less dangerous as head of a coalition government than as sole leader.
Advertisement claims varicose ulcers heal at home with Emerald Oil without rest or injections. It emphasizes no loss of work, instant pain relief, reduced swelling, and improved circulation. The Red Cross Pharmacy allegedly offers a money back guarantee if not helped.
The piece reports a party speech praising the Hoover era while acknowledging a serious national depression. It contrasts Republican restraint on personal opinion with Democratic planks, mentions national prohibition, and references a plan to submit a constitutional amendment to repeal the eighteenth amendment.
Hollywood reports Jacquie Lyn, born in London in September 1928, drew film interest as a child after appearing with Elisa Landi in Wicked. Now under Hal Roach control and linked with Our Gang, she is praised for poise, memory, and early prompting of Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy during Pack Up Your Troubles.
Hodges delivers a keynote address urging political rescue from economic and social adversity. He blames the Republican party for current ills and argues Democrats must push broad property tax reclassification and state reforms. He warns West Virginia faces a pivotal choice mirrored to national fate and attacks prohibition as political bait.
Washington to Cincinnati Lynch Cleaning and Dyeing firm listed as a dry state supporter. Aug 11 West Virginia Democratic leaders opened their state convention with calls for repealing the Eighteenth Amendment and temperance enforcement. Governor Roosevelt and James P artena sent greetings while women participated heavily, with 600 delegates attending to select supreme court candidates and form the party platform.
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