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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1935

Page

4

Redand Roosevelts clash shadowed by communist revolt fears

The column reviews U.S. foreign policy toward the Soviet Union, criticizing Roosevelt's recognition of Russia and warning that Soviet leaders may spark anti capitalist revolutions at home. It argues the communists view treaties as expediencies and praises civil aviation progress over military planning.

Max Litvinoff White House Roosevelt Bullitt World Congress International Communist Party Great Britain France United States Russia Litvinoff Europe Asia Congress Kerensky Lenin

Old problem looms in 1936 senatorial race

Fairmont Times discusses a longstanding unwritten rule in the 11th district comprising Marion Taylor and Monongalia counties. The piece argues voters should voice preference on whether incumbent Senator Earl H. Smith should seek reelection or yield to Taylor county for the seat, with leaders using voter will to guide action.

Taylor Monongalia Smith Hodges Taylor County Senator Smith Fairmont Times Marion County Earl H. Smith Charles E. Hodges Mononpala

FERA DAM Fights Rescue as Flood Surges into Homes

Frank Davies, a telegrapher, woke at 4 a.m. to water entering his Holly home and fled with his wife and four children. He reported about 200 people marooned on a hill nearby with water surrounding them, though not in immediate danger, having been stranded since around 3 a.m.

Cordray Garenne Lin Navy Val Tia Brad Norris Brad Sue Vale Lia Om Cordray Fellah Grad Frank Davies Holly Hopson

Liquor Sale Banned in Pennsboro by Voters

In Pennsboro the sale of liquor is banned after a vote of 349 to 265. The measure limits alcohol availability in the city, reflecting a local shift in public policy following the ballot.

Associated Press Pennsboro

Schools Seek WPA Approval for Rural Projects

In Washington D C state education head officials would approve projects up to 100000 dollars Kuhn reports. He notes uncertainty over WPA acceptance and cites a telegram from F Witcher McCullough of the Works Progress Administration requesting plans and status of rural school projects in Taylor County West Virginia.

Washington D. C W. W. Trent Owe Kuhn WPA F. Witcher McCullough Works Progress Administration Charleston West Virginia Taylor County Board of Education

Feud Deepens Over Gas and Electric Lobby Probe

Washington and New York dispatches chronicle the clash between Senator Hugo Black's lobbying committee and Howard C. Hopson, a key figure in the Associated Gas and Electric system, with Black pressing for disclosures despite administration sensitivities while Hopson resists subpoenas and confronts sharp criticism from utility stockholders and watchdog groups.

Sprue Central Press of Washington Charles P. Stewart Central Press Washington, D. C Hugo L. Black Howard C. Hopson Associated Gas & Electric System New York East 4Th Street Leslie Eichel Senate Lobby Hopson American Power & Light

Classified Rates and Rules for Sentinel Ads

The Sentinel sets classified ads at 2¢ per word for the first insertion and 1¢ per word for each additional insertion. Insertion must be consecutive and in regular style. Minimum charge is 45 cents. Each numeral counts as a word. Errors should be reported immediately. The Sentinel is not responsible for more than one incorrect insertion.

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Trustee's Sale of West Main Street Lot in Grafton

Public auction to liquidate Cleo M Weston indebtedness under two deeds of trust dated 1929 and 1935. The Lot Forty-one on Fetterman Plat fronts West Main Street, conveyed by Merchants and Mechanics Savings Bank in 1926. Sale at courthouse front steps September 20, 1935 at 2 pm. Terms: one third cash, one third in one year, balance in two years with interest. notes and security. title retained until full payment. Trustee: John L Hechmer. Notice dates August 28 to September 18, 1935.

Cleo M. Weston Taylor County West Virginia Grafton Fetterman West Main Street Merchants ‘and Mechanics Savings Bank John L. Hechmer

Bankruptcy Auction Of Arctic Club Ice Cream Co Furniture

Public sale of the furniture and fixtures used by the Arctic Club Ice Cream Company and Loren Hoffman at 13 Beech Street West Grafton on Saturday August 31 1935 at 2 PM. Items include tables chairs peanut roaster cash register cones fountain syrup and related ice cream vending equipment. Inspection list available at the undersigned office.

Arctic Club Ice Cream Company Loren Hoffman Beech Street West Grafton John L. Hechmer

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