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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1937
Page
4
The text discusses the railroads plight amid a downturn, weighing public fairness and railroad desires for higher rates. Analysts warn higher charges may reduce traffic, with alternatives including subsidies, capitalization cuts, or scrapping weak lines.
The Wheeling Intelligencer discusses Harry A Wise Wood’s plan to revive durable goods industries through tax incentives. Corporations would invest 100000 in plant extension, boosting employment and output while relieving relief rolls and generating broader tax benefits.
Mr and Mrs W C Lawson hosted a bridge gathering with high score to J Paul Murphy. Mrs Lawson served a salad course to Mr and Mrs Murphy and to Mr and Mrs James F Holt and Mr and Mrs Richard Robey. At M P Church a Christmas party drew 100 members with a large tree, carols, readings, solos and a Santa groceries gift for Rev Witchell and wife.
The gathering presented gifts to attendees and handed out lollipops to the children. At a late hour refreshments were served under the direction of Mrs Dale Zinn, Mrs Chester Shafer, and Mrs Atwell Summers.
The Jarvis Tire Service station on Beech street was sold to Independent Distributors Inc the new firm will handle Firestone products exclusively and is led by A A Wrick of Pittsburgh Howard Garlow and Kenneth Bolyard will join as managers two salesmen will be added Radios auto accessories and Christmas toys are now handled.
Miss Georganna Bennett a student at Carnegie Tech in Pittsburgh will arrive home this evening to spend the holidays with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Lee Bennett of Main street. Among out-of-town mourners attending funeral services for Fred W. Grinnan are Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bunner Parkersburg Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kincaid Robert Kincaid of McMechen Mrs. C B Dalley New Martinsville Mr. and Mrs. C F Theis Wheeling Carl Chels Fairmont and Mr. and Mrs. J H Vernon and children Betty James and Alfred of Fairmont.
A Wheeling News Register critique questions Judge Fred Fox and tax commissioner Ernest K. James over a ban on brand beer signs. The piece argues neon beer signs remain allowed, beer advertising persists via papers and radio, and the new rule adds needless regulation without reducing alcohol exploitation.
General John J. Pershing commander of the A E F in World War I, pictured leaving the White House in Washington after a lengthy conference with President Roosevelt. Pershing, who was 77 last September, did not disclose the topics of their discussion.
Madrid dispatch reports Spanish government forces continuing the third day of attacks on Teruel as insurgents rush to reinforce. The city is largely surrounded by government lines amid snow and aerial bombardment, with Teruel located 135 miles east of Madrid at the Aragon corridor.
William Ryan, 71, first editor of the Tucker County Pioneer, died at home in Parsons today from complications. Born in Randolph County, he earlier served as constable there during the early settlement years.
RAINELLE reports after fog shrouded New River a car plunged from the road. Tony Gregg escaped by breaking a window and swimming to safety, while Andrew Supko 45 was found dead inside the submerged vehicle. Searchers recovered the burning car's lights.
An old public health notice urges readers to see a doctor for persistent tiredness, signaling possible tuberculosis. It promotes modern diagnostic methods to uncover TB and seek treatment promptly, emphasizing early detection and public health awareness.
The National Association of Manufacturers called for sweeping changes to the Wagner Act and labor scene, opposing the wage and hours bill and political contributions by unions or corporations. It urged protections for the right to work, court accountability for employee bodies, and limits on injunctions and forced arbitration. Also noted: Mrs. L. Shahan and infant son, Route 6, discharged from City hospital.
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