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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1934

Page

4

Christmas Message on Jacksons Courage and Nation

The article reflects on Christmas observance amid postwar world strain, praising General Jackson as a model of rugged liberty and civic virtue. It contrasts wartime sacrifice with the challenged era, urging President Roosevelt to adopt Jacksonian courage in policy for national renewal.

Gerts General Jackson Old Hickory Jackson Roosevelt White House White“House

Courage and Moral Courage in Christmas Address

The president declares mental and moral courage the key to rebuilding nations. He urges courage to face facts, confront problems, and rely on personal resources and divine help. He warns against false hopes and urges ethical action to overcome hard times and poverty.

America Plymouth Aires

Kettering Sees Next 50 Years Redefining Man and Machine

Charles F. Kettering of General Motors predicts a new era in which human development outruns machinery. He says engineers will study the human body, health, and housing as pivotal to progress, with air conditioning, cleanliness, and proper humidity shaping happiness and conduct. He urges a flood of fresh inventions to sustain advancement.

Fairmont Times West Virginian Charles F. Kettering General Motors Corporation Jyear Jada Kettering

Christmas Spirit Brightens in Economic Recovery

The piece notes steady festive mood and better economic conditions boosting Christmas trade and social welfare. It highlights heavy in store buying, crowded post offices, and widespread gift giving reflecting renewed confidence and goodwill driving broader improvements beyond business.

Donder Biltzen Fettle

West Virginia School Building Funds Debate Caution urged

A proposed statewide 3 million dollar school building fund for West Virginia is scrutinized for long term planning and potential waste. The piece warns against hasty, blunt allocations and notes Nantawha County would demand far more than 55 thousand dollars per county. It criticizes board performance and calls for economical, forward looking methods to avoid losses from selling existing buildings.

West Virginia Atv All Kanawha

Misuse of Man's Name in Grafton Police Court

Dorsey Davis, of near Sinclairding, testifies in Grafton on Monday that he was not party to a drunken disorderly case and denies recognizing the man who used his name. Davis claims he knows the person who masked as Davis, and asks correction in the record of the incident.

Grafton Police Court Dorsey Davis Sinclairding Davis Devis

Courwave Snaps Federal Weather Toll Across Texas

A cold snap swept northern Texas and Arkansas causing travel disruption as trains and highways faced heavy delays and transportation challenges. Local reports note widespread travel slowdowns and hazardous conditions through the region.

Texas Arkansas

New Deal Faces Hot Spot in Incoming Congress

Charles P. Stewart reports that Roosevelt era marriage of politics and policy will spark intense scrutiny in the new Congress. Senator Norris plans to attack White House job policy under emergency measures, signaling fierce criticism of the administration. Norris breaks with Rooseveltism over conservative candidates and alienation from key figures Shipstead La Follette and Frazier.

Charles P. Stewart Central Press Washington, D. C Roosevelt Congress George W. Norris Nebraska White House Lynn J. Frazier Robert M. la’ Follette Henrik’ Shipstead North Dakota Wisconsin Minnesota Bronson Cutting New Mexico

New York Breau Lays Out 14 Recovery Proposals

Financial New York analyzes Costigan Wagner anti-lynching bill and liberal Senate ideas. Proposals include public works budget balance, social security, defeat of monopolies, collective bargaining, veterans needs, tax reform, regulation of munitions and currency. Re-elections of Norris La Follette Shipstead Cutting noted. Wheeler of Montana as standout Democratic progressive. Big Three auto leaders eyed by Wall Street amid monopoly concerns.

Coates New York Breau Clgg Financial Edward T. Costigan Colorado Senate U. K Wall Street Financial New York Inc Costigan-Wagner Frazier la Follette Shipstead Cuttings Norris Gerald P. Nye North Dakota Nye Cutting Roosevelt Burton K. Wheeler Montana Butte Fabre Curtin Ter Ford General

Train Collision Near Dundag Valley Claims Several Lives

A rail crash near the Dundag Valley hospitalizes and claims multiple lives. Mrs Hilda Parker of Toronto dies alongside a 15 year old girl. five women die and another patient is critically hurt. An inquest will follow once identities are confirmed. Engineer Burrell reports the express struck the rear of a standing special at about 55 miles per hour. Canadian National Railway officials seek the cause as rescuers work through wreckage.

Dundag Valley Hilda’ Parker Toronto William Parker Hamilton Street Railway Burrell Myles Co. Brown Kennedy Dundas Estes Wi U. A. Kingsland Cas Mianager Central Region Bill Wston Mit Senate Ken Hamilton

Passenger Hero Rescues Others After Rail Disaster

W C Rice of Toronto, a badly injured passenger, is hailed as a hero for removing six fellow travelers from splintered coaches before collapsing. Special trains, buses, and ambulances ferried the dead and injured to Hamilton. Survivors describe a horrific scene as coaches tore apart while the train traveled 55 miles an hour through a rugged country.

Rell W. C. Rice Toronto Rice Hamilton Douglas Mackle Eanggroualy

Fiduciary Notice to Creditors of Ty Poe Estate

Legal notice to creditors and beneficiaries of the estate of F B Poe deceased. Claims must be presented, with vouchers, verified locally at the office in Grafton, West Virginia, by July 2, 1935, or be excluded from the estate. Beneficiaries must appear on that date to protect their interests. Date shown December 26, 1934 by J Guy Allender, Commissioner of Accounts.

Ty Poe Poe Grafton Hor County West Virginia Siena J. Guy Allender Taylor County

Jake Follows Mysterious Car Through Woods to Ridge

Jake hides his car and watches from a shack in the woods. A big car with an orderly and a possible woman passenger passes, then he heads down the slope trying to track the vehicle. He stops to speak with a mule driver, learning little about the pursuers before continuing westward.

Jake Nifety Ellen Trevg Sarah Kemble Kimmers Bla Umea

Famous Bridge Teacher Publishes Central Press Contract Notes

A fragmentary Central Press piece by E.V. Shepard outlines a bridge lesson with rule illustrations. It mentions Detister and Bast among play examples, discusses ruffing strategy, trump handling, and a double dummy scenario, and references a city official and a holiday event with two fallen coaches.

Central Press E.V. Shepard

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