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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1936

Page

5

George W Lugadder Rites To Be Held Friday

Taylor county mourns George W Lugadder 67 prominent farmer and long time Democratic party leader who died after a lingering illness. Funeral Friday at 2:30 from his home with Rev A E Harper officiating. burial in family cemetery. County court memorial notes his service as commissioner 1915 to 1920 and president in 1920. resolution of sympathy published in local papers.

George W. Lugadder A. E. Harper New- My Ohio Bartlett Funeral Company Taylor County Court County Court of Taylor County George W. Luzadder Luzadder Harvey A. Poe Harvey B. Scranage J. Bartlett

New Pound Sought as City Seeks Relocation

Huntington officials sought new quarters for a dog pound after the renting firm ordered eviction from the current building. No exact date beyond Aug 20 is given in the fragment.

Huntington

Inspection of Plants 1 Started In Panhandle

Anthony Kranaskas of the state health department began inspections in Berkeley and Morgan counties for milk pasteurization plants. Three plants in Berkeley county and one in Morgan were noted.

Panhandle Charleston Anthony Kranaskas State Health Department Eastern Berkeley County Morgan

Strikes Rally at Steel, Bus, Fur Shops In Pittsburgh

On August 20 in Pittsburgh unionized workers struck Standard Steel, Greyhound Bus Lines, and about 30 fur shops. The Amalgamated Association demanded recognition for all workers and a 30 percent pay rise. the Fur Workers Union sought 25 percent increases and shorter weeks. 170 steel workers were removed from a mill in Coraopolis. Greyhound buses ran on schedule as police withdrew.

Pittsburgh Standard Steep Spring Company Pennsylvania Greyhound Bus Lines The Steel Company Coraopolis Dilton S. Golden Steel Workers Organizing Committee Amalgamated Association of Tron, Steel and Tin Workers Greyhound Concern International Fur Workers Union

Eleven Beer Vendors Faced with License Review

Eleven beer vendors were ordered to answer charges before Tax Commissioner Fred L. Fox on September 1 for permitting liquor sales in their establishments. The summoned include W. M. Ferguson and Lewis Arthur Nunn of Huntington, Anglos Pappas of Sabraton, O. R. Phillips of Beckley, E. E. Kingsley and Glenn Morgan of Beckley, Doc Walden of Beckley, John Gillespie Jr of Lanark, Mrs. Mabel Trout of St Albans, Howard Wallace of Kenova, Golden M. Stone of Branchland, and Stanton Young of Charleston.

Charleston Fred L. Fox Fox W. M. Ferguson Lewis Arthur Nunn Huntington Angelos Pappas Sabraton O. R. Phillips Beckley E. E. Kingsley Glenn Morgan Doc Walden John Gillespie, Jr Lanark Mabel Trout St. Albans Howard Wallace Kenova Golden M Stone Branchland Stanton Young

Baby Contest Promises Fun At Picnic Fundraiser

The event features a baby contest with cash prizes for the most perfect and best looking infant. Races a greased pie and greased pole, an ox roast and other attractions will draw a large crowd. Tickets will be sold to raise funds for underprivileged children. Also noted, J Hugh Herrington, 60, was fatally struck by a Baltimore and Ohio train in Fairmont.

Fairmont J. Hugh Herrington Baltimore and Ohio

Pasture Improvement Boosts Livestock Income

County agent James L. Copeman explains biweekly note that pasture quality directly affects cattle and lamb prices. Better pastures raise weight and finish, increasing packer grades, while soil minerals and legumes boost forage and nitrogen, with lime and superphosphate possibly yielding agricultural conservation payments.

James L. ‘Copeman Taylor Copeman

New Course on Effects Of Alcohol is Drafted

A committee of educators completed an eight month task of preparing a high school course on the effects of alcohol and narcotics on the human system. Superintendent A J Gibson said Dr L B Hill of West Virginia University, committee chairman, and J H Patterson of Thomas, secretary, will review the draft on Saturday.

Charleston A. J. Gibson L. B. Hill West Virginia University J. H. Patterson Thomas

Humphreys to speak at Spencer GOP rally August 29

Raymond V. Humphreys of Huntington, Republican nominee for U S representative in the fourth district, will address a Spencer party rally on August 29. Young Republican club officers say the event opens the fall campaign.

Spencer Raymond V. Humphreys Huntington U. S Young Republican Club

No War Danger In East Institute Is Informed

YOSOMITE Calif Aug 20 Russian and Japanese delegates to the Institute of Pacific Relations agreed on a desire for peace Japan raised a point about the spread of Communism from Russia to Japan The Soviet delegation said a Russo-Japanese war is not inevitable Russia is well defended not a war factor but a foundation for friendly relations with neighbors Prof Kenzo Takayanagi a leader of the Japanese group said I agree with the Soviet rep that peace is desired by both Japan and the U S B.

Yosomite Calif Institute of Pacific Relations Russia Japan U. S Kenzo Takayanagi

Prohibition Party Says Blake Will Travel Broad Campaign Reach

Chicago Aug 20 The Prohibition party claims its most traveled presidential candidate Edward E Blake will cover at least 25000 miles and deliver about 400 speeches in 33 states before the election. Dr Colvin the NY nominee began a 10 day California tour June 7 and has since hit the trail. His schedule includes appearances in Huntington Charleston and Clarksburg W Va on October 6 and 7.

Chicago Prohibition Party Edward E. Blake D. Leigh Colvin New York Colvin California Huntington Charleston Clarksburg W. Va

Bolyard Receives Six Day Sentence For Drunkenness

Otto Bolyard of the city appeared before Mayor E Otto Waugh on a drunkenness charge after being arrested on Bridge street. City records showed an unpaid August 6 fine, and the mayor added three more days to total six days before release.

Otto Bolyard City E. Otto Waugh Bridge Street Waugh Bolyard

Paternity Question Arises Over Twin Allegations

Continues from page one, officials say proving paternity is possible but difficult. Blood tests may rule out a man as father yet not identify the actual dad. Dr Morris Fishbein of JAMA calls such cases rare but proven. cites Civil War twin case with a white and a black child. A Columbus woman claims her husband placed the twins in a Wheeling institution and will consult medical authorities before action.

Morris Fishbein Journal of the American Medical Association Chicago

Seattle newspaper strike defends Beck amid newsroom walkout

The Seattle central labor council backs Dave Beck president of the Teamsters during the Hearst owned Seattle Post Intelligencer strike. The council condemns the paper's management for discharges and union picket line presence while other unions protest to AFL leaders. Publication suspended after last Thursday walkout with 26 of 80 newsroom workers on strike.

Seattle Seattle Central Labor Council Dave Beck Teamsters' Council Hearst-owned Seattle Post-Intelligencer Seattle Times Hearst New York Beck Goild Labor Council Tacoma Central Labor C Council Post-Intelligencer Squald the Times Post-Intelligeneer Harvey J. Kelly Hearst Newspapers Mailers Trade District Union William Green American Federation of Labor Seattle Council Richard Seller

Two Trainriders Sent To Jail By Jefferys

B and O Patrolman Fred White arrested two trainriders on railroad property and brought them before Magistrate Ona C Jefferys this morning. They pled guilty and were sentenced to five days each in Taylor County jail. Names given were James Coe 19 and Daniel Hall 23 both of Glen Easton West Virginia. They went to jail in default of fines and costs.

Fred White Ona C. Jefferys Taylor County James Coe Daniel Hall Glen Easton West Virginia

Landon’s London Special Tour Spreads Through Midwestern States

The Republican adviser train led Alf Landon through Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York and Missouri. Stops included three Colorado towns, nine in Nebraska, an Omaha breakfast with leaders, and later routes toward Chicago and Chautauqua New York for two speeches, with Buffalo finale planned.

Landon Page One Colorado Nebraska Iowa Llinois Ohio Pennsylvania New York Missouri Topeka Kas West Middlesex Keystone State Omaha Colorado Rocky Mountains Chicago Chautauqua N. Y Buffalo

Farley Attacks Campaign On Radio Unity Dinner Remarks

Democratic Chairman Parley denounces the Republican scare campaign in a radio address after the national conventions. He argues GOP efforts aim to erode faith in the Roosevelt administration and recalls 1932 conditions when government aid kept riot risk in check while criticizing Landon's backers.

New York James A. Parley Alf M. Landon

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G. W.lugadder NEW Pound Bus Company F. Harpold West Pike Street Fountain Drug Store O. F. Harpold Fountain Grafton Humphreys Spencer G.O.P East Institute Amme Tower Orenanina Monongahela System Central Labor Council of Bucks Jefferys Hitler Carla de Vries Norwalk Cal Berlin Fuehrer Adolf Hitler America Seagram Distillers Corp Seagram Seageats Soven Crome Farley U.S Itira A He Cleveland Graitom Great Lakes Exposition St. Louis Municipal Stadium B&or.r Goodyear Spee Eam Jarvis Tire Service
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