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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1936

Page

5

Moorish Leader Proposes 20000 Fighters to Aid Franco

Reports from Spain state Abd el Kader, a powerful Moorish leader, offered 20,000 warriors to General Francisco Franco to fight the Popular Front government. The Moors are described as fierce fighters, with other European nations possibly objecting to such a move.

Spain Abd el Kader Francisco Franco Popular Front

Grafton City Financial Statement for 1935-36

City of Grafton reports the financial statement for July 1 1935 to June 30 1936 detailing receipts and disbursements across General and Sinking Fund Water Cemetery and miscellaneous funds. Totals show receipts of 102 974 15 with disbursements of 1280 and a balance of 3 423 31 June 30 1936.

City of Oenteecene CA Oitac W. M. Watkins Adm First National Bank O Coves Everanse Am LL. Loar Streights Western Union Chief Lockard Chain Prom City Hospital Barbers Beau Hielaray L. L. Loar G. E.O. Waugh Rau J.B. Reed Agnes McCabe WW. M. Watkins C. E. McFarland W. A. Jones E. L. Dawson G. O. Reynolds Sarah Sayre Joan Kunst Pete Elizabeth Redinger Gay Frye Ernest Smith Kane and Keyser Johnson, Watson Company Vandergrift Taxi Company R. P. Weatherford Company E. N. Lock Grafton News Grafton Sentinel Pub. Co Grafton Printing Co George D. Bernard Co Western Union Telegraph Co. c Lock Service W. R. Loar & Son Siehler Furniture Company O. J. Morrison James and Law Company Musgrove's Mill Selig Company Hall Office Equipment Company Rex Nuzum Miller and Devine Shaw and Frye L. B. Shackelford J. Lee Evans Q LC. McCue Repairs Evans Hardware Company Fairmont Supply Company Favish Novelty Company Grafton Electric Company A. Woodyard Lumber Company E. H. Hostler W. E. Robinson Lee Bennett & Son Parrish, Agency, Inc W. P. Stewart Chamberlain Metal Window Stripping Co Franklin Rubber Carbon Company Morgantown Printing Company J. L. Holcomb Company H. A. Bowers Water Department Sala M. C. Bolyard John Proctor Harry Greenwald L. ©. Bryan James Behan Wallace Jaco N. Rosier, Jr Earl Layman Rolland Vandergrift Paul Stum Oc Dale Harrison W. W. Smith Leland Price Ray Robison Robert Wittman Ralph Vandergrift Fred Jaco Dorsey Harbert Jerome Jaco Merle Bailey B. B. Maloney W. Graham Charles Turner McFadden David Miller Robert White Carl Miller Robert Bunner Jarvis Tire Co Graftén Auto Equipment Commercial Auto Co Wolfe Tire Road Co Monongahelia West Public Service Co C. R. Craft Gravely Motor Plow and Cultivator Co B. F.poe Monongahella West Penn VDSS Ene Stolz Public Service Co Charles Brinkman Asu.vu Cemetery Fund Ccs First National Bank Grafton Banking and Trust Company Merchants and Mechanics Saving Bank Grafton West Virginia Taylor County

Wealthy Eurasian heiress faces heroin smuggling charge

Marie Wendt, a 23 year old Eurasian woman described as cultured and affluent, is pictured before a federal grand jury in Los Angeles after being indicted on a charge of smuggling 54 pounds of heroin into the United States. She was seized in Los Angeles, released on her own recognizance, feared, and later arrested as the case moved to New York where authorities say she was involved in a powerful drug smuggling ring.

Marie Wendt United States Los Angeles Miss Wendt New York Europe Jon Los Angel Central

First unemployment insurance benefit check issued in U.S.

Madison Wisconsin August 18 the first unemployment insurance benefit check drawn from a public fund in the United States was handed to lis B Ruud of Madison for 15 dollars against Brock Engraving. Ruud, laid off weeks ago and now back on the job, expresses relief at receiving the check and pride in resuming work.

Madison Wis United States Lis B. Ruud Yessay Wisconsin

No Appropriation For Charleston Project

Treasury spokesman said there is no appropriation available for Charleston. The item was considered for study before the 1936 emergency construction appropriation of 60 million for public buildings, but no funds remain as eligible projects absorbed nearly all. Director Peoples listed Charleston as major eligible, seeking relief of post office congestion and space for federal court and agencies.

Pace One Charleston Treasury C. J. Peoples Procurement Division

West Liberty to Welcome Freshmen After First Classes

President Paul Elbin announced that the day after classes begin at West Liberty State Teachers College will be devoted to freshmen. The plan follows a meeting of first classes at the West Virginia institution located in West Liberty.

West Liberty W. Va Ave Paul Elbin West Liberty State Teachers’ College

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