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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1936

Page

7

Potatoes Stolen From Camden Wagon Then Seized By Thief

Earl Foy, a huckster, chased a thief after spotting a man haul away six bags of potatoes from his cart in Camden. The suspect fled in a car, leaving two bags missing. Foy recovered later to find six bags gone and the thief escaped with the potatos. Clarksburg Woman's club held a lighting fixture contest for children with judging based on fixture placement, light intensity, and color in a house cross-section activity.

Camden N J Earl Foy Foy Clarksburg

Local Contest Highlights Grafton Winners in Community Event

Three from Grafton, Juanita Gatrell Teddy Gillen and Howard Lawson, were named local winners in a popular contest conducted without red tape or essays. Judges included Beth Palmer Carrie Boggs and Frank M. Ohlman.

Juanita Gatrell Teddy Gillen Howard Lawson Grafton Beth Palmer West Virginia Universit’s College of Agriculture Carrie Boggs Fairmont West Side High Schoool Frank M._Ohlman

Federal Agents Seek Help After Office Break-In

In Indianapolis on December 10, federal bureau of investigation agents faced an embarrassing incident when they required police assistance after intruders entered their offices and stole two typewriters.

Indianapolis Federal Bureau of Investigation

Radio Schedule Nightly Programs and Performers listing

A dense hourly guide lists NBC CBS ABC and regional stations with acts, orchestras, dancers, and talks from 6:00 PM to 12:01 AM. Entries name programs such as News of Youth, Dancing Variety, Amos n Andy, Town Meeting, and Simon Peters, plus performers like Liszt, Hines, Kay Kyser, Vallee, and the Ward & Muzzy duo across cities WMMN WGN KDKA WLW WLAC WCPO WBZ.

WSM Ward Muzzy KMOX News of WMMN Santa Claus Elsie Tompson Kdka Stasia WGBF Girl Scouts NBC WHAS Dick Tracy WCPO WLAC Yesteryear Francis Craig Freddie Grose Orches WLS Major Bowes Lanny Ross Tennor Rose Graham Sam Ham Molasses Honey Dean Helen Jepson al Goodman W2po Norsemen WGN Red Norvo WHAM Wire—Rhythm Makers America al Kavelin WSAI Dick Jurgens cBs Metropolitan Moods WPA Wsal Ted ‘Travers Johnny Lewis Amos 'N Andy Rachel Carlay Richard Leibert Karr Abe Lyman WAVE Southernaires Earl Hines EDKA Kay Kyser Karl Hines Frances Laux WLW Jack Denny Vincent Wsz Henry Busse Shandor WON WMAQ Laurie Sterling

Tax dispute may void return hit county budget

Snare appeal continues as county officials weigh tax settlement options. State Tax Commissioner Pax says only money in bank on January 1 and property at Tygarts Dam are taxable. court and board of education may settle without court action. Snare firm to pay taxes on tangible county property, about $2000, if settled. Court deliberations proceed after Attorney Revercomb’s forthcoming appearance. Routine session approved welfare old age pension applications and paid a few bills.

Board of Education Fred L. Pax Tygarts Dam James C. Holt Low Revercomb Welfare Department

Windfall Tax Upheld By U S District Judge

Federal Judge Robert C. Baltzell upheld the validity of windfall taxes passed by Congress to levy on tax money refunded to processors after the Supreme Court struck down the agricultural adjustment act. The decision centers on the windfall tax mechanism amid a broader political clash over anti lynching bills and administration funding.

Indianapolis Robert C. Baltzell Southern Indiana District Court Congress Supreme Court

Doctor Elected President of Medical Society

Cameron December 10 Dr. W. C. Boggs was elected president of the Marshall County Medical Society at the annual meeting.

Cameron W. C. Boggs Marshall County Medical Society

Seek to Stop Could Bar Sale of Adulterated Food

McLaughlin proposed measures to curb adulterated products by seeking appropriations for a poultry inspection service and extra funds to hire more inspectors who grade livestock, fruit, and vegetables.

McLaughlin

Pope Suffers Relapse Prompted Emergency Call

The report notes a relapse before 7 a.m. and that Dr. Amanti Milani was summoned for the pope’s care. Details from the continuation indicate ongoing concern about the pontiff’s condition and rapid medical response.

Pope Amanti Milani

Gland revival advertised for men at Fountain Drug

An ad proclaims a new discovery to revive male glands and sexual power for men of any age. It promises quick, guaranteed results with Genuine Vital available at Fountain Cut Rate Drug Store in Grafton for 98 cents. The copy targets men over 40 and even 70, urging renewed vigor and confidence.

Fountain Main St Grafton

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