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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1934
Page
1
A nation wide Associated Press survey shows Christmas buying rising in 1934 with merchants predicting 10 to 25 percent gains over 1933 and ahead of 1932. Railroads report many passengers and shoppers buy practical gifts as retail trade improves, though some areas remain flat.
Chicago prosecutors say a fourth Insull persecution may come after three straight jury defeats. Martin Insull’s alleged embezzlement of 344720 tops the charges, with link to a broader mail fraud and utilities embezzlement case. Trial plans remain uncertain as officials monitor further developments.
The notice states the post office will stay open at 417 o'clock Saturday evening instead of closing at the regular time of 12 o'clock noon.
Charities and institutions plan a Christmas program for state facilities including Pruntytown School. More than 300 boys under 21 will gather for a 2 PM event with Santa, gifts from relatives, and a Christmas tree as local groups ensure meals and goodwill across the county. Continued on page three.
C C McCue, 68, a baggage man for the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, was killed in an automobile collision in Elkins. The driver fled the scene. police reported no arrest as of police notes.
Charleston dispatch reports prosecutors across the state cooperate in a campaign to recover amounts owed to the state by delinquent justices Auditor Edgar B. Sims says prosecutors will pursue civil or criminal action against those who fail to settle.
On December 22, the shortest daylight period of nine hours and 25 minutes begins winter. The North Pole tilts away from the sun, and the weather bureau sees no signs of unusually cold conditions. The lighting industry notes minimal daylight as the season opens.
Andalusa Alabama December 22 two white men and a negro are held under guard after mobs threatened lynching in Florala 27 miles away. They were captured after a swamp chase following the slaying of Trammell Steele owner of a Laurel Hill Florida filling station. They are kept in Florala jail amid rising tensions. no charges yet filed.
Mrs. Dorsey Grob Tighe, about 25, died in City hospitals early this afternoon from complications after childbirth. Pneumonia and other issues led to her death about a week after the birth of the son. The body was with Bartlett Funeral Company. return to the late home not indicated. She was daughter of Albert Grob and Virginia Headleghers Grob, husband Dorsey M. Tighe, a Monongahela West Penn Public Service Company employee, living at 100 Lincoln Street, East Bratton. Survived by five children besides the infant. (Continued on Page Four).
In Shelbyville Tennessee father of a 14 year old girl victim blamed soldiers after a mob battle. National Guard said shots were fired from moving cars. Circulars signed by mayor and 29 merchants claimed streets were safe and urged Christmas shopping. The father tied the incident to earlier killings and attacks, noting personal losses.
Four Canonsburg high school students returning from a Christmas dance were killed when their car was struck by a Pennsylvania train at Center street crossing. Kenneth Culp 18 William McKee 17 Fern Harris 16 and Jean Marshall 16 died in the wreck or hospital. Foggy night and late train contributed to the collision with the driver possibly assuming the line clear.
Churches across the city announce special holiday programs for Christmas observances. Andrews Methodist Episcopal plans an unusual morning service with carols in German English and French, plus solo duet and quartet numbers. St Pauls M E will host a Christmas cantata titled At Castle Christmas and a morning sermon on the Christmas Spirit. United Brethren church presents Christmas Pictures with a Sunday evening feature and a morning sermon. St Matthias Episcopal will hold a Yuletide service Christmas Eve at 11 p m with Holy Communion and candle light. First Presbyterian school members plan a special program Sunday evening and a Bethlehem Holy Night mitre will be featured at morning.
Stricter governmental control of the nations soft coal industry emerged as a leading potential result of a plan submitted to NRA by coal men led by John D. A Morrows Pittsburgh Coal Company. A National Arbitration Board for the industry is proposed. Public hearings and study by the legal division were planned after January 2.
Saint Nick brings more than 40 Iowa orphans new homes for Christmas. By Monday night 30 babies and children will be placed in private homes from Davenport orphanage and 10 to 12 from the juvenile home in Toledo. Dr Mae Habenicht says adopters want babies by Christmas.
Omaha on December 22 reports night clubs saw a 75 percent drop in patronage during the Christmas season. City welfare official C Ray McKay surveyed club proprietors who described gloom despite overall brisk shopping.
Senator Huey P. Long reveals aims for the upcoming congressional session and a 1936 presidential bid. He vows to reintroduce his share-the-wealth proposal to cap wealth and provide every American with at least 5000 dollars free of debt, asserting he will push it through with persistence.
In Flemington New Jersey on December 22 a gray bearded stranger with a jail pass visited Hauptmann amid tight guards. Dr John F Condon declared he had valuable information. meanwhile lawyers fought over access to papers from Hauptmann's former attorney James M Fawcett as payment disputes surfaced in New York.
Senate Munitions Committee ends six weeks of hearings and relies on world opinion to spur further inquiry. The War Department opposes nationalization, saying it would cost about 1 billion dollars and 4 million soldiers’ equipment, with annual upkeep of 80 million. Chairman Nye vows to challenge the army’s cost estimates.
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