Longstanding Debate on Power, Prohibition and Reform
A syndicated column mocks power company manœuvres over TVA legality and calls for constitutional tests, praises reforms to the liquor control system, and critiques political maneuvers by Senator Neely. It argues for state monopoly in liquor with public welfare as priority over private profit, while condemning greed and political manipulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association For Prohibition Repeal
Control Board
Kump
Neely
Democratic Party
Repealists
Ciry
Grafton
Brinkman Opera House
Grafton Daily Sentinel Publisher and staff
Information page lists the newspaper’s publisher Howard H. Holt and business manager B. V. Guard along with managing editor John B. Palmer, noting the paper’s weekday publication from 102 Latrobe Street, Grafton, West Virginia.
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Grafton Sentinel Publishing Company
Latrobe Street
Grafton
W. Va
Howard H. Holt
B. V. Guard
John 8. Palmer
Adverse Criticism of Justice of the Peace System
The piece denounces the justice of the peace system as ancient and decrepit while noting two Supreme Court decisions that add to the opprobrium. It argues the JP role is crucial for all classes and insists small offenses require strict, fair enforcement to prevent undue hardship on laborers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Justice of the Peace
Battle Over How To Curb War Profiteering In Congress
The Nye committee and a presidential panel led by Bernard Baruch prepare plans to end war profits. The debate hinges on funding for Nye, Roosevelt’s executive plan, and interpretations by Senators Nye Vandenberg Clark. Minnesota Governor Olson emerges as a potential westward political force with planks on public ownership and tax reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Press
Washington Big 900 & Street
Charles P. Stewart
Washington, D. C
Congress
Gerald P. Nye
Nye
Roosevelt
Bernard M. Baruch
White House
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Bennett Champ Clark
Nye Committee
Olson
Minnesota
Wwork
Conservation Commission
The Blonde Counted by Herbert O Yardley Chapter 33
Joel Carter travels with the Countess on a bright day and then receives a secret mission assignment from Greenleaf. An orderly escorts Joel to prepare for a sudden departure as she accepts a covert assignment, packing her bag and informing her landlady of a brief vacation. The scene blends intrigue with fashion and social intrigue as Joel enters a hidden world and awaits further instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel
Joe
Greenleaf
Joel Carter
Thederly
Miss Carter
Nathaniel Greenteat
West Virginia Chancery Notices Involving Grace and Ballard
In Taylor County on December 3 1934 an order was entered in a divorce suit of Ida May Grace v Floyd W Grace. The defendant must appear within one month to protect interests per clerk Frank M Hollis Jr. Deputy Nellie Tucker. Also a commissioner's notice sets January 10 1935 at 9 am in Gratton WV to report on M G Ballard estate property and values as per the referenced order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
West Virginia
Circuit Court
Taylor County
Ida “May Grace
Floyd W. Grace
Frank M. Hollis, JR
Nellie Tucker
Wyckoff
Lydia Bolyard Wiles
M. G. Ballard
Minnie Ballard
Charles Ballard
Marion Ballard
Mary Louise Ballard
James D. Ballard
Lydia Bdyard Wiles
Tli
Loar
Gratton
Circuit Court of
Remembering partner limits in a central contract bridge lesson
Central Press excerpt by E V Shepard explains handling weak partners in bridge. It illustrates a sample South dealer facing misplays and a risky double, with detailed play sequences and defensive discards. The piece emphasizes keeping partner errors in mind and reviewing the winning line to fulfill the contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Press
E. V. Shepard
South
Beow
Grould
Settlement of M. G. Ballard estate debts claims
The court directs creditors to present claims against the estate of M. G. Ballard. It seeks a full settlement of debts at death, detailing amounts, creditors, priorities, and what real or personal property is liable for debts, with matters parties may require and the commissioner's discretion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. G. Ballard
Curt Court
Taylor County
Commissioner in Chancery notice dated 10 January 1935
This notice records the 10th day of January 1935 with a declaration dated 20th day of December 1934 and signed by M. Musgrove as Commissioner in Chancery. It appears as a formal legal filing entry dated December 1934 and January 1935.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Musgrove
Cows Return Home After 25 Mile Trek
In Castleton Kas on December 20, Swan Magnusson Hutchinson argues cows, like chickens, return to roost. He drove cows from Hutchinson to Castleton, a 25 mile trip, and they were back in Hutchinson 30 hours later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swan
Castleton
Kas
Swan Magnusson Hutchinson
Hutchinson
Casleton
Four Men Named in Barker Tragedy Case
Police identified four men connected to the Barker case as James Pugh 18 Anderson Barker Jr 19 cousin of the dead girl George Posey 20 and Mrs Samantha Barker 45 her aunt. Williams quoted by officers as saying Miss Barker killed herself with...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Pugh
Anderson Barker, Jr
George Posey
Mra
Samantha Barker
Willams
Miss Barker
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Associated Press
A. E. Clayden, Inc
New York
Lexington Avenue
Chicago
North
Michigan Avenue
God
New Deal
Executive Department
TVA
Russia
Messrs. Borah & Co
Europe
Ayl
Baloney
Grafton Daily Sentinel
Grafton Printing Co
Washington
Senate
Benides
Nyea
East 45Th Street
Leslie Eichel
Floyd
Dison
Huey Long
Father Coughlin
Mississippi River
Fiorello H. la Guardia
Herbert O. Yardley
Dee
Agqne
East
West
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