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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1935
Page
5
Py Martin L. Davey of Ohio, after 11 months in office, asserts the state can weather an international industrial collapse with funds and four key economy measures. He cites $8,785,000 in the appropriation bill and a governor’s economy committee aligned with a 140-member business survey recommending potential savings.
An old remedy advertisement touts Buckley s Mixture as a remedy for bronchitis and asthma and promises rapid relief and better sleep with one to three doses in hot sweetened water taken before bed. It recommends Red its Pharmacy or various stores to obtain the product.
Judge Hugh M. Dorsey voids Georgia 1866 anti sedition law in a habeas case freeing Angelo Herndon a Cincinnati Negro jailed since 1932. She was arrested for urging workers to organize and faces an 8 000 dollar bail with 20 day window for appeal as his case draws international liberal attention and funds.
Governor Davey’s vetoes provoke opposition over four points including a large cut to Ohio State University. A school budget was slashed by 1,266,509 amid protests as a student was injured by a truck. Dr Harold Noble treated the head and facial injuries. An OSU instructor noted the child’s hearing appeared poor, delaying awareness of the truck.
Central school pupil Little Howard Davis was slightly injured at noon when struck by a Walter's bakery truck driven by Merle Stilwell. He was rushed to the hospital with minor injuries.
Woodrow McVicker, 23, was treated at City hospital for a minor head laceration from a falling beam on a railroad relocation project near Websters. Physicians said the condition was not serious. McVicker is an employee of the Guithr Walker company.
J B Hutson says the potato control act sales allotment plan administered by the Agricultural Adjustment Administration offers grade and quality improvements never before seen for potato growers. Taylor county agent J L Copeman notes stamps cover the entire allotment and discourage mover of inferior stock to consumer channels, improving market conditions and returns.
Assistant Attorney General John Dickinson and District Attorney George Neal say the July tax under the Guffey act harms no immediate injury since payment is not due until January 2. The state argues the act offers remedies and constitutional questions may be tested by seeking a hearing before the coal commission. Responses were filed for Cabin Creek Consolidated, Island Creek, Mallory, Pond Creek Pocahontas, Boone County, Anchor, Dry Branch, Elk River, and Columber companies.
A committee examined six applicants for Rhodes scholarships at the supreme court today to select two natives of West Virginia to compete against 10 others from five states. Four of the 12 will study in England after examination in Philadelphia on Monday. Candidates include William J. Ailsean Romney, Chalmers A. Peairs Jr. Morgantown, Guy Farmer Mayreury McDowell County, William V. Ross Charleston, all WVU students, Lyda M. Arnett Jr. and Leslie D. Price WV Wesleyan College students.
Beekeeper John DeMuth leads 24 bee colonies south to chase winter sun and aims to grow to 800 in spring for a double honey crop. The plan reflects a profitable move to maximize production and shield bees from cold.
Charleston dispatch reports the public service commission was asked to address Moundsville's complaint that a six cent per kilowatt hour rate for electric service is excessive. R Henderson notes the inquiry is informal and warns the commission may compel a formal company reply. Moundsville and its business association allege the Wheeling Crestline company charges St Clairsville Ohio only two cents per kilowatt hour for the same service.
Reorganized Boston National League club trades Randy Moore and Dutch Brandt to Brooklyn for Al Lopez Tony Cuccinello and pitchers Ray Benge and Bob Reis. Braves GM Bob Quinn also releases veteran Pitcher Flint Rhem and John Van De Mere who was with Scranton Pa last season.
Charleston December meeting of the State Medical Association executive council weighed extending the WVU medical course from two to four years or abolishing the program after AM A preliminary plan announced that two year schools will not be recognized after July 1 1938. Attendees included Roy Ben Miller Parkersburg presiding and Drs G C Morgan Wheeling D A McGregor Robert Reed Jr Fairmont E P Smith Elkins W G Harper Morgantown G R Maxwell Morgantown W T Gocke Clarksburg M T Morrison Sutton W R Goff Parkersburg R M Rabbitt Huntington B J Clements Matoaka D W Steele Mullens G A Smith Montgomery G G Irwin R H Walker Huntington and T M Barber Charleston.
The supreme court planned to return all decisions possible Saturday and adjourn this term. The tribunal will reconvene January 8, 5.
Sammy Mandel known as the Sugar King was found dying on a sidewalk outside a woman’s apartment after two shots. Police seek two male suspects aided by clues from a semi hysterical witness named Anna Caillie Kelly.
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