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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1938

Page

4

Thorny Holgate Faces Fame After Hospital Rescue

Dr Thorny Holgate recovers from an accident and learns he is hailed as a hero. Sara Sue Davis counsels him on public reaction while he weighs his romance with Geraldine “Peaches” Pomeroy. The story follows inner doubts and social pressures as he moves toward home and decisions.

Geraldine Peaches Pomeroy Galveston Sue Thorny Holgate Sara Sue Thorny Thornton Holgate Galveston News Houston Nero Mrs. Davis Tam Sara Sue Mealy Dan Sara Tam

Proverbial warnings on wine loom over trade gains report

The text blends a biblical verse with a lengthy economic update. It notes a nationwide rise in trade for Christmas, driven by consumer demand and a shift toward cautious government policy. It emphasizes stronger carloadings, coal freight, and persistent shopper activity, predicting a milder post holiday slump and urging legislative support for library rehabilitation.

Grafton People Embrace Democratic Lesson On Wagner Act

In Grafton this week business people engage with a living democracy lesson as a petition circulates to amend the Wagner Act on four points aimed at fairer labor regulation. Signers support a concrete example of representative government and the chance to help shape laws governing employer employee disputes.

Grafton NLRB Congress

Library Survey Sparks West Virginia Pride Clash

A statewide library critique from Ohio experts shocks West Virginia readers and ignites a debate over local pride versus external judgment. The piece argues the criticism is aimed at improving public reading facilities rather than slamming the state.

Mountain Ohio West Virginia

Byrd Urges Public Scrutiny of Government Spending

Senator Byrd drew attention to government spending at a Boston speech, stressing the need for fiscal restraint. The Wheeling Intelligencer notes his standing as a respected voice on public finances and the timing amid public focus on economy.

Wheeling Intelligencer Byrd Boston

Senate critic warns of U S debt and alarm over public finances

The piece laments rising government costs and debt, urging a bipartisan coalition in Congress to curb spending. It cites Senator Byrd on federal debt near 50 billion with interest, accuses current leaders of evading economy, and warns that defense spending could justify continued excess. It calls for an informed citizenry to demand fiscal sanity.

Byrd Washington Eccles Federal Reserve Board Spearhen Congress

Merchants eye pay stability amid wage reform trends

The Logan Banner notes merchants favor steadier income streams as payrolls stay regular in industries and mining towns fade from the old "grab stake" era. It highlights General Motors' new employee benefit plan to advance pay when weekly income falls short, repayable via work, and notes merchants nationwide watching its outcome.

Logan Banner General Motors

New Obstacles in German Policy Limit Assets and Foreign Interests

The article notes a continuing anti Jewish policy that restricts what may be taken from households, allowing only limited silver or art with discretionary powers granted to the bureaucracy. It also states that foreigners living in Germany more than six months are subject to German taxation and exchange laws, raising questions about how foreign interests will be treated under these rules.

Germany

Democratic openness versus hidden government actions

The piece argues that in a true democracy the government must be fully accountable to the people for all spending and policies. It questions secrecy around the Stabilization Fund, monetary formulas, the London Conference legacy, and acts like the Inflation, Silver Purchase, and Gold Reserve statutes. It urges Congress and the public to demand clear accounting of trust funds and treasury practices.

Secretary of the Treasury Congress Treasury D.u's

Case Load Details Relief Payments and Commodities

A continued report shows 62.6 percent with 46.30 of applicants seeking direct relief and 30 awaiting action as of November 30. Average $7.40 per case, with $1,661.50 cash paid to 259 recipients and $669.34 in relief in kind. Medical care costs totaled $196.62, with miscellaneous relief expenses including boarding, burial, hospitalization, sewing room, and care at Barbour County Infirmary. Commodities issued in November include flour valued at $65, and other staples such as prunes, raisins, and more, while a WPA worker returned home after a three-week absence following an argument with his wife.

Barbour ' County Den WPA

Torch Singer testifies in murder case amid divorce claims

The witness recounts a violent confrontation with Snyder, including a gunshot during a confrontation at Alderman's home after revealing a plan to protect herself with a revolver. She details property transfers during divorce, stock and home interests, and settling gambling debts, while cross examining with defense attorney Giesler as adjournment looms.

Jerry Giesler Alderman’ss Akerman

Barclay on Bridge The Zigzag Safe Path in Play

Barclay explains delicate hands require timing and flexibility. The declarer who rams a trumps run or ruffs all losers risks trouble, while the cautious player who blends approaches can steer a safe zigzag course between pitfalls.

Zambange

How to play four hearts after a spade lead in bridge

The deal shows South ruffing a club lead and using ruffs to manage diamonds and hearts. By avoiding draws of trumps and instead timing ruffs and discards, declarer wraps up four hearts despite an aggressive spade opening. The key is careful ruffing sequence and maintaining control of the diamond suit.

West East Ghould South Features Syndicate

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