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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1938
Page
4
The statement emphasizes mutual respect as a core American life and ideals. It suggests the value appears in many alerts and progressive American cities, illustrating a common social aspiration across communities.
In Houston, Sara Sue Davis captivates classmates and outsiders at the international ball as nine young men seek her hand, including T. J. Sanders of Columbia Sporting Goods. Don Romero Celredor wins favor with a playful matador act, while Peaches Pomeroy plots revenge as Sara Sue dazzles in Rice blue and gray.
A Christmas reflection cites St Luke's nativity in Bethlehem and argues the holiday lifts human nature toward brotherly love, elevating spirits and inching society toward peace. The piece ties this to humanity's capacity for salvation through Christ and God, noting renewed hope each year.
A verbose meditation argues that true universal peace rests on worldwide brotherhood and active practice of religious teachings. It laments human failings greed and laziness, contends a superman arises by serving others in God’s name, and envisions universal happiness through just and ample global production.
The piece notes Senator or ex senator George L Berry of Tennessee seeks continued federal pay after losing in November while others appointed to fill vacancies draw salaries. It covers salaries for elected and appointed officials, the timing of terms, and changes spurred by an amendment associated with Norris.
Marc J. Grossman, Jewish philanthropist and civic activist, delivers the Cleveland City Club inaugural address warning that democracy is endangered as forces of disintegration threaten liberty. He argues that safeguarding differences preserves democracy and that enforcing identity harms democratic values.
The Interstate Commerce Commission's Bureau of Motor Carriers investigates to improve truck maneuverability on highways. The study addresses complaints from 25 million car owners about slow trucks climbing grades, noting state efforts in Minnesota and Wisconsin to restrict weekend highway use. The AAA supports the concept with exceptions for perishables and essential moves.
Congressional voices clash over German demands and administration rhetoric while steps are announced to harden the Panama Canal's protection. Rep Fish backs State Dept action but warns against public denouncements, and Norris defends the stance. Separately, Woodring notes Panama defenses must be impregnable as the Atlantic squadron becomes permanent, and Roosevelt elevates Venezuela to embassy status, the eighth in Latin America, following Colombia.
In a sweeping travel report, Colorado to New York saw clear skies in the Rockies while 10 to 15 percent more travelers used bus and rail. The Pennsylvanian railroad moved 735 trains into New York City, 125 above normal, as bad weather grounded eastbound air traffic. Six lives died in Minnesota, seven in Indiana, and 11 in Ohio due to icing and slush. a midair bomber explosion near Uniontown Alabama killed all on board. Telegraph and shopping activity remained brisk, with 5,000,000 messages sent nationwide and New York merchants near prior year volumes. Rain was forecast for Washington where the president will deliver the Christmas message.
A national broadcast ceremony will feature the sage addressing the nation during the lighting of the national community tree tonight. The event marks a unifying moment as public figures gather to honor civic spirit and shared traditions.
Reports describe the Presidio disaster on a Thursday flight from March Field. Victims include Capt Ruebe Jr medical corps San Francisco and Private Narro radio operator Los Angeles plus Ben Jones and Sheldon Johnson from Los Angeles and Northville. Wreckage shows possible entanglements and a death of Capt Keiber. mud hinders investigation as witnesses recount clothing torn from bodies and speculation of midair explosion before impact.
City Finance Commissioner Joseph B Bradford announced five day collections reached 116 dollars marking the heaviest total since nickel rate meters were installed in Grafton last May. The downtown area saw free parking yesterday and today by order of Mayor P F Gillispie.
The First National Bank of Grafton West Virginia will hold a stockholders meeting at the bank in Grafton on January 1 1939 from 5 30 to 2 30 pm to elect a board of directors for the ensuing year and transact any other business. O Jay Fleming cashier December 10 17 24 81 January 1 7.
Special Commissioner announces public auction on January 7, 1939 at 11:00 A M at Taylor County courthouse to sell Nos 600 and 502 West Main Street Gratton in a chancery matter listing Ersel Lake and others as plaintiffs and Ernest F Clark as executor. One third cash down with balance in two installments secured by lien and notes. Bond with security approved by the court was given. Clerks certify December 17 24 91.
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