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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1933

Page

6

Good Citizenship Program Reflects Community Charity

Good Citizenship continues from page one as Te ats workers rally to provide food clothing and Yule tide cheer igniting hope in many homes. Mrs Robertson and the W C T U are lauded for a successful drive featuring an opening song prayer several talks readings and musical numbers by local figures including Rev Perry Null Mrs A R Leonard Dr C F Shafer W Merle Watkins Miss Norie Sterling Cedric Reynolds Rev H Flanagan H R Gibson Miss Anne Tucker Ona C Jefferys Morton Rosenstein Oral J Jones Blanche Guard and Mrs C F Schroeder.

Robinson W.C. T U Perry Null A. R. Leonard F. J. Turvander C. F. Shafer W. Merle Watkins Noriie Sterling Cedric O. Reynolds Rev H. Flanagan H. R. Gibson Anne Tucker W. C. Byers Ona C. Jefferys J. W. Martin Morton Rosenshine Oral J. Jones Blanche Guard C. F. Schroeder

Hitler Sends Pledge Talks in Effort to Lock Step Allies

Sir John Simon expected to visit to steer French stance toward concessions. Boncour reiterates demand for a firm arms supervision plan with penalties if violated. Germany rumored to seek 300000 man army and equal war materials, while French and allies push for tripartite accord and concrete enforcement measures.

Hitler John Simon Joseph Poulcour Camille Chautempts M. Paul Boncour Germany Sir John

Toy Depot Drive Seeks Gifts For Christmas Joy

The Army appeals for toys and money to ensure no child is left out this Christmas. Mrs. Captain Arnold, director, thanks contributors and urges continued giving to spread happiness through the movement.

Santa Claus Captain Arnold Dri

Sanitary CWA Work Quota Reclassified in Taylor County

The local CWA officials are revising the Sanitary project classification to federal status, after initial quotas rose to 1234 then fell to 944. The readjustment aims to free workers by shifting the project back to federal designation, allowing more unemployed workers to be counted under the program.

Taylor County CWA

Dalai Lama reigns amid exile and mystique in Tibet

The article traces the Dalai Lama's historic rule from Lhasa, his flights from Chinese forces, and his return to power. it notes his spiritual leadership, civil authority, and the era’s dramatic events including Western expeditions and the Lindbergh visit. The piece weaves in details of the Dalai Lama's cautious diplomacy, the forbidden city, and Tibet's political status during the early 20th century.

Dalai Lama Lhasa Forbidden City India Rethters Clydesdale L. V. Stewart Blacker D. F. McIntyre Mount Everset

Primary Fee Imposed on Candidates

Charleston December 20 A House vote 44 to 34 approved a bill to charge primary candidates one half of one percent of the office salary and county candidates a quarter of one percent. The measure, opposed as a tool to keep the poor from politics, was trimmed to half its original rate and sent with other bills including relief for unpaid janitors and bus drivers and a $350,000 appropriation to fund one month’s pay for non-teacher school staff.

Charleston Senate House Straesling Helsley D-Morgan Herola D.-Braxton Shingleton Mathews Herold Holt D.lewis United States Neely Lewis County Smith D.-Wirt Butcher

Automobile and Truck Owners Insurance Ad

A farmer based insurance ad from Farm Bureau Mutual Automobile Insurance Company promotes wear safety protection at low cost. It notes a home office in Columbus Ohio and a daily WLW broadcast at noon. Local rep Pearl Gawthrop also acts as cargo insurance agent with a phone listing 5-F-12.

Farm Bureau Mutual Automobile Ins. CO Columbus Ohio WLW Pearl Gawthrop

Ohio House approves road funding bill with owner lists

Delegate Marsh of Ohio notes that $750,000 in extra revenue to counties would result. The House swiftly approves a bill directing the road commission to certify lists of automobile owners to each county assessor.

Marsh Ohio House Road Commission

Crawford Ready With Guilty Plea

Richmond Virginia December report states Charles H. Houston says Crawford will plead guilty to a second indictment for the murder of Mina Bucker if prosecutors seek at most life imprisonment. Crawford already has a life sentence for Agnes Isley killing from Loudoun County court.

Richmond Charles H. Houston Geoge Crawford Negro Agnes B. Isley Mina Bucker Sisley Crawford Tisley

Youth Denies Guilty Of Killing Father In Franklin Case

Walter Witherup, 19, pleaded not guilty to first degree murder in the death of his father Clark Witherup, 50, an oil man. Justice Frank W. Riddle set December 29 for arraignment and a hearing in Scribgrass Township near Clintonville. The arraignment lasted minutes as the defendant showed no emotion.

Franklin Walter Witherup Clark Witherup Kennerdell Justice of the Peace Frank W. Riddle Riddle Scribgrass Township Clintonville Witherup Forrest Irwin Les Young Witherup Little Canoe Creek M. A. Voorhies Venango County

Fealty pledge to Roosevelt from Confederate veterans

Washington December 20 The first formal pledge of fealty to a U.S. president by Confederate soldiers was given to President Roosevelt by Harry Rene Lee and Gen. Rice A Pierce. The two aged veterans presented a copy of the Atlanta resolution pledging allegiance. Roosevelt thanked them and invited continued attendance at future reviews.

Washington United States Roosevelt Harry Rene Lee Confederate Veterans Rice A. Pierce Tennessee United Confederate Veterans Lee Pierce Bachman Tenn Atlanta Mr. Roosevelt

Lindbergh Narrowly Missed License Loss During Tour

In Washington on December 20, officials disclosed that Charles A. Lindbergh almost lost his Department of Commerce transport pilot license while touring abroad. With six month renewals required, his request for an extension from the Hague was granted after he cableed for more time. Lindbergh was described as active and in good standing.

Washington Charles A. Lindbergh Department of Commerce Hague Lindbergh

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