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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1934
Page
3
The piece critiques repeal era policies, arguing taxes fueled crime and revenue greed, calls for sane regulation and humane treatment of liquor trade, and urges real temperance in use and public life while condemning blind dogma from both wets and drys. It stresses government should pursue sound economic policy and public welfare over punitive measures.
Berryburg farmer Claude Augustus Jenkins dies at his Berryburg Barbour county home after a month of heart trouble. He was 59 and had long lived there with his family, leaving a widow and several relatives.
In Washington the Black Chamber chief Nathaniel Greenleaf weighs a dangerous ally, the Countess Thorland, as she proposes using Miss Sarah Kemble to spy while Greenleaf hunts for a missing German cipher. Joel Carter warns of the Countess’s peril as Greenleaf pursues discreet inquiries and tries to read her intentions amid a threatening web of espionage.
A column laments lack of proof of revolution and calls for GOP reform. It blasts "archaic has-beens" who grip the Republican National Organization and urges new leaders to take charge, insisting there be no peace until dead wood is removed and dissenters are silenced.
Chicago reports that chicken colds last from two to five months, Dr. John B. Nelson of the Rockefeller Institute warned at the United States Livestock Sanitary Association. He urged keeping sick birds out of sneezing distance to prevent spread among flocks.
The report details a high speed ascent with winds estimated between 350 and 375 mph, a stratospheric draft near 200 mph, and a minus 70 degree temperature. Post remains snug in a specially built pressure suit as the Minnie Mac rides the gust.
Friday night notes announce funeral service for the Berryburg resident at the late home on Monday at 2 30 in charge of Rev. Fred DeCost burial will be in Mayle cemetery by Bartlett Funeral Company. Deceased was a son of Felix and Alice Mayle Jenkins and survived by his wife Lillie Jenkins and three children Al ma Stephens Waterford Ohio Alice E Jenkins and Claude B Jenkins at home. There are no brothers or sisters living. Mr Jenkins a farmer lived in Berryburg 31 years. The coal business is cited as the greatest wage paying industry and a warning against creating costly public energy agencies that could harm the region's resources.
The governor pushes repeal or amendment of the consumer tax and calls for unemployment and old age pensions via federal action. He favors a state liquor monopoly to curb private profits, empower local communities, and impose penalties for bootlegging, while not obstructing liquor access through simple laws. He supports federal guidance on hydro electric power and coal industry protection.
Announcement of the death of Mrs. Babetta Buchler 81 in Siebring Ohio at 6 Friday evening. Funeral services will be held there at 2 Monday afternoon with burial in Liebring. She formerly lived in Grafton and is survived by her husband I T Buchler two sons Otto and Carl in Liebring, a niece Mrs Homer Bell of Fetterman another niece Mrs Arnold Grob Haymond settlement and five grandchildren.
John Lambert, a Sentinel newsboy, is seriously ill with mumps at his parents home on East Washington Street. The Sentinel and his many friends wish him a speedy recovery.
State Commander E L Smith of the American Legion in Charles ton told Taylor County Post No 12 that district supervisors will conduct a census of agriculture in the state. Jobs to aid veterans will be offered. watch for announcements and contact district supervisor or veteran employment agent L Gastineau in Charleston for details.
The Central West Virginia Coal Mining Institute met last night at Grafton High School auditorium and elected J. H. Nuzum of Hepzibah as president. Nuzum is general superintendent of Hutchinson Coal Company, succeeding R. H. Kann of Shinnston. Elected vice presidents include Carl Horner Clarksburg W J Wolfe Fairmont N A Elmslie Barracksville M H Morgan Fairmont E P Brennan Shinnston R H Kann Shinnston and Ralph Waddell Philippi. The next meeting will be held at Shinnston.
Questions were posed to Mr Tallman by club members about the team and coach and the 1930 season. He avoided prophecies on next year's record, saying Mountaineer eleven won all games they should have except Fordham and Duquesne. Two new members, Rev R O Philips and T W Heironimus, were inducted into the Grafton Rotary.
Testimony showed Perkins paid workers 16 to 25 cents an hour while the trial debated interstate commerce links. A jury deliberated about three hours before convicting Perkins on the minimum wage count, with defense offering no witnesses. Senator Reed reportedly offered defense help, pending Monday decisions.
Special Commissioner will offer for sale December 12, 1934 at the Taylor County courthouse front door the estate of M I Davis versus Harry Davis and others. One fifth undivided in Lots 1 and 2 North Simpson Addition. one fifth undivided in half an acre Bakery Lot with house and private gas line. one fifth undivided in properties including Harr iett Davis and Westfall lots totaling about one half acre. Oil and gas royalties run with the land. dower rights included. Terms require one third cash and two equal installments with notes and security. title retained until full payment. Frank M Hollis Jr clerk. W Merle Watkins Special Commissioner. Bond and security filed as required by law.
Commissioners notice for the estate of John Cassell requests all claimants to exhibit claims with vouchers verified by May 28, 193, at the Grafton Banking and Trust Company Building in Grafton West Virginia. Failure to do so may bar participation in the estate’s benefits.
All beneficiaries are notified to attend the stockholders meeting at the bank in Grafton West Virginia on January 8 1935 between 1 30 and 2 30 p m to elect a board of directors for the ensuing year consider a proposed amendment Article 6 of the Articles of incorporation and other business that may come before the meeting. Jay Fleming cashier of the bank issues the notice and date lines.
Notice states the declarant will not be responsible for debts contracted by any other person. The note is dated December 24 and appears as a personal disclaimer of liability for third party obligations.
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