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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1936
Page
4
Garbo Gabler wore a symbolic $100 Giants treasury suit as New York posted its 10th straight victory behind his eighth win and a fourth straight. The Giants narrowed the league gap while Wes Ferrell faced a fine and suspension after leaving the mound during Boston's rally.
Nebolsky defeated Paul Oger by knockout in a police sponsored boxing card main bout at Carmichael auditorium in Clarkburg. Nebolsky weighed 148 pounds while Oger weighed 147.
The piece argues that Roosevelt and Wallace favor reshaping the Supreme Court to fit New Deal programs like NRA AAA and coal control. It cautions that several justices will retire soon and that reelecting Roosevelt could lead to packing the court to permit centralized government power over the traditional dual system.
Wes Ferrell, star pitcher for Boston, received the season’s heaviest suspension and a $1,000 fine from manager Joe Cronin after walking off the field in the sixth inning during a game with New York. The incident ends his 1936 season and possibly his all-time tenure with the Red Sox. Cronin announced Ferrell’s punishment before Ferrell, who claimed surprise, could discuss it. Ferrell had been the Sox’s No. 2 pitcher behind Lefty Grove with a 15–15 record.
Great Will Rogers stars in State Fair a Fox adaptation of Phil Stong. Janet Gaynor Lew Ayers Sally Eller Norman Foster and Victor Jory co star with Rogers as the story blends romance comedy and excitement. Bonita Granville Catherine Doucet Alma Kruger Marcia Mae Jones among others in a colorful ensemble. William Wyler directs These Three photographer Gregg Toland Omar Kiam costumes Richard Day sets United Artists released.
The Wheeling Intelligencer argues that despite Supreme Court challenges to the New Deal the administration remains intent on transformation. It asserts Roosevelt will pursue indirect methods to reshape the American system, abandoning direct constitutional amendments after NRA setback.
The Hunting Herald Dispatch reports Kentucky’s chewing gum tax harms business as the William Wrigley Jr Co cancels major Kentucky advertising. Officials say the extra nickel per package reduces demand and forces packaging to match foreign coinages, reflecting a global trend and raising questions about price impacts.
Forest Ball a 32 year old brakeman for West Virginia Coal and Coke company No 5 mine in Logan was crushed to death when caught between his motor and the mine wall.
National League results showed Pittsburgh 5 St Louis 4 New York 3 Boston 2 Chicago 7 Cincinnati 2 Philadelphia Brooklyn game pending. Today matchups Pittsburgh at St Louis Philadelphia at Brooklyn Cincinnati at Chicago New York at Boston. American League results New York 4 Boston 1 Philadelphia 3 Washington 2 Detroit 8 Chicago 6 Cleveland 4 St Louis 2 Washington at Philadelphia St Louis at Cleveland Boston at New York Chicago at Detroit.
In a busy day on Cauliflower Alley the Jimmy Braddock Max Schmeling heavyweight title bout was postponed again and rescheduled for June 3 or 10, 1937. Braddock began treatments after a hand injury and faces a Sept. 15 exam, with Garden and Jacobs arranging a 15 round bout in Queens. Schmeling sails home on the Bremen after agreeing to next summer bout, assured Braddock will not be advanced by any opponent.
Zanesville's Greys widened their lead in the Middle Atlantic League to three and a half games by beating Akron 12 to 6. Heath hit his 27th and 28th homers as Zanesville clinched the first half title. Canton beat Johnstown 6 to 2. Dayton topped Huntington 9 to 7. remaining teams rested.
The nominee urged combining initiative and effort to solve drought, likening it to pioneer state settlers. He stopped at Ada, Bucyrus, Crestline, Mansfield, and Canton on the Landon special train, due at West Middlesex at 1:30 p m, then to Newcastle for a Republican leaders’ dinner with attendees from Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York and West Virginia. He planned a visit to 85 year old Mrs Mary Reed Baird, his nurse at birth, and to attend church services in West Middlesex before moving on to Chautauqua and Buffalo for speeches. Crowds greeted him as he spoke of good government and spending in earlier dates in Colorado and Nebraska.
Landon returns to his boyhood roots in West Middlesex as thousands crowd the Shenango river valley. People rush to secure front seats at the golf course amid a heat wave, with state police enforcing road closures and railroads directing special trains into town for the candidate's homecoming and sermon.
Miriam Hopkins Merle Oberon and Joel McCrea star in Samuel Goldwyn's film These Three to be shown at the Opera House Sunday. Lillian Hellman's play centers on a whisper campaign born from a child's lie that nearly destroys three innocent lives at a girls school run by two young faculty women. Martha Dobie loves Joseph Carin while hiding it, and Karen Wright faces the conflict as the truth unravels.
Strand Theatre presents Kay Francis in The White Angel at Strand Sunday. Kay Francis, repeatedly named one of the world’s best dressed women, showcases smart simplicity in gowns from Warner Bros and First National. Her wearable wardrobe mirrors her screen persona, with couture that suits the average woman.
An American engineer outlines a new invention intended to salvage gold silver and jewelry from shipwrecks. The feature invites readers to read the August 30 issue of the Baltimore American for full details, with the paper available via newsdealers.
The tax department rejects claims that certain groups wield inside influence to protect beer sellers. It warns against coercion and intimidation and states lawful operators have nothing to fear, while violators receive no protection from these organizations.
The year’s high marks peaked with 103 in Charleston in July while the capital city endured a 101 heat. Welch and Beckley in the mountains hit 94 and 90 respectively as central and eastern panhandle states also reported extreme temperatures. State troopers reported exceptionally heavy traffic and beach proprietors noted crowds eclipsing any prior period this year.
Bluefield August 23 Edward E Stafford motor boss for New River and Pocahontas Consolidated Coal company died of a brain hemorrhage. He was 34.
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