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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1936
Page
4
Ezekiel prophecy cited as hope for renewal amid ailing pope with worldwide sympathy. Vatican attendants concede recovery odds are slim while faith leaders seek peace during crisis.
Jack Reta watches as Sir Henry Severinge is found dead at the altar with a dagger in his chest after a planned burglary gone wrong. Reid escapes through the crypt and plots to cover his tracks while recalling his mysterious past and the methodical caches he uses to hide loot.
A reflection on how Christmas stirs a common spirit of hope and goodwill across believers and non believers alike. The essay notes the season fosters mutual aid, cheer, and gratitude, linking these feelings to Christian hope while acknowledging non believers still feel the Noel atmosphere and its positive impact.
A Christmas appeal urges purchase of Tuberculosis Seals for 0 title to fund detection and treatment of the disease. It notes funds support testing, cure programs, and laboratory research while inviting contributions before Christmas Day as Pope Pius XI faces a fading cheer amid global Catholic concerns.
Local business leaders report discouragement easing as Christmas fish sales rise and confidence grows. Officials say the industrial picture remains stable, with cooperative effort and honest work expected to drive future growth and retain and attract industries.
The piece questions whether the upcoming reign of George VI can unite Britain and its dominions, and whether queenly charm can keep her husband, amid lingering questions from Edward VIII’s abdication. It notes the abdication was only an anti-climax and that global audiences will watch the royal brothers’ fortunes.
A detailed retrospective asks where the former king will spend his remaining years and whether he or Mrs. Simpson will redefine royal life. It ponders possible homes, roles, and enduring influence within the empire, noting his abdication address and lasting intrigue.
West Virginia saw higher tuberculosis activity in 1935, with 1 042 deaths and 1 368 new cases. The state death rate reached 57.4, and 24 percent of deaths occurred in ages 20 to 29 while 60 percent were 20 to 49. Officials cite late diagnosis, limited case finding, and sanatorium bed shortages, urging publicSupport for Christmas seals to fund early detection and treatment.
A Welch Daily News editorial argues the next Congress must balance the budget reduce public debt and lower taxes to restore normal government finance and promote rapid industrial recovery. It contends tax fears hinder investment and urges immediate tax relief once budget balance is achieved.
Charles P. Stewart writes from Washington about atoms as miniature solar systems with a sun at the center and electrons circling. He recalls experts and the Carnegie Institution’s recent note that a neutron helps explain how protons and electrons stick together despite opposing charges.
A humorous column jokes about trims during Christmas then rails at economic woes. It mocks notes from Europe apologizing for loan defaults and ridicules public worries of jobs and bonuses while poking fun at famous figures as inventors. It ends with a quip about Uncle Sam funding golf courses via greens fees.
Institute obituary notes the death of Howard H. Bailey a prominent Black educator and former superintendent of the colored orphans home at Alae he was described as the third of his race to be elected to the state legislature services scheduled for tomorrow as announced by local officials.
Huntington died Saturday night. He retired from the superintendency, appointed by Governor E. F. Morgan in 1921. He served under Governor Hatfield as field representative of the institution. Bailey taught 17 years in Fayette county, was a member of the county board of examiners, and was elected to the house of delegates from Fayette in 1905.
Morgantown on December 21 reports Angelo Sabatini aged 63 was struck by a car and seriously injured. Police say the vehicle was driven by 18 year old James Ray Fisher.
Morgantown chapter of West Virginia Society of Professional Engineers elects City Manager Elomer Prince as president succeeding R. D. Heghen.
Major General Sir Frederick Cuthbert Poole, age 67, former commander of the North Russian expeditionary force in 1919, died in Par Cornwall today from pneumonia.
Herman and Willis Butcher were severely injured when their car upset near Elkins. Doctors say both men will recover. Red Cross Pharmacy advertises cigars and smoking accessories at attractive prices.
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