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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1938
Page
4
The Second Presbyterian Church of Norfolk Virginia has accepted a call to bring Mr Faulconer of Hinton as pastor. He has served the Presbyterian church at Buchanan Virginia for three and a half years.
In Budapest a crowd of Slovaks demonstrating for Nagysurany to be returned to Czech Slovakia was fired on by Hungarian gendarmes. One man was killed and several injured as Nagysurany, 55 miles east of Bratislava, was noted among ceded territories in the recent border handover.
Peaches Pomeroy hatches a plan to ruin Sara Sue Davis's reputation by fabricating a compromising scene with Worthington Gurley, a freshman, during a university club dance. The scheme unfolds as sophomores manipulate the hat and coat checkroom to trigger scandal while Worthington plays along to maintain his campus image and win Marcia Gurley.
Morgantown Post argues against widespread pessimism about private enterprise under New Deal policies. It urges undaunted entrepreneurial effort, faith in enterprise, and restraint in pleasure as the nation nears year’s end. The piece recalls Teddy Roosevelt and notes Americans still work too hard and play too little.
A Gallup poll shows about 75 percent oppose politics in relief and favor placing the Works Progress Administration under civil service. Democrats and Republicans see no major shift, while some fear permanence if civil service is adopted. Local control and possible corruption fears color opinions on reform.
An 1857 editorial argues American society suffers from too few holidays and insufficient leisure. It laments work’s harsh pace and praises the relaxed rural life found in Germany and France, noting a strong desire for more moments of rest amid holiday bustle.
The Cumberland Times notes CCC camps as valuable and suggests a new national defense extension. CCC youths would train as aviation mechanics in schools beside private plants under military direction but not militarized. Graduates would work in private plants and federal air forces, capable of building and flying airplanes.
A Keyser Mountain Echo editorial argues safety depends on driver, pedestrian, manufacturer, and roadbuilder cooperation. It notes improvements in brakes, tires, lights, and highway designs, but cites jaywalking and reckless driving as ongoing hazards. It recalls 39 500 deaths last year and a reduced toll this year due to safety groups promoting personal responsibility.
Congressional debate intensifies over relief and federal policy. Senator Sheppard pushes a state-by-state report on relief politics, while Hopkins advances plans for a Commerce Department and Teller system scrutiny. Senators Tydings and King propose overhaul and grants shifting relief funding to states.
A severe cold spell and storm system sweep the East as temperatures plunge across several states. Montana and Nebraska expect 10 below zero, with wind and snow closing highways in Minnesota Wisconsin and Iowa. A windstorm disrupts power in western Pennsylvania and southwest Virginia, while air travel faces cancellations and numerous auto accidents occur nationwide.
The piece argues that truth in economic and political issues requires separating institutions from individuals, criticizing personalizing debates. It praises objective, scientific thinking and highlights real progressives as those who uphold integrity, evidence, and social justice across all walks of life.
Washington reports advocates expect President Roosevelt to ask Congress for an air fleet of at least 13,000 aircraft, about four times the current size, as part of a broader peacetime defense program. The plan aims to accelerate aircraft production and mobilize industries for military orders amid European tensions. General Arnold and General Craig reportedly voice initial support and seek unity within military and administration.
Insurgent radio reports claim Franco troops seized Villa nova de Meya near Artesa and Borjas Blancas, about 35 air miles from Tarragona and 16 miles southeast of Lerida, threatening the Lerida Tarragona highway and government supply lines. Government spokesmen deny the advances.
War reporters note Franco's forces press toward Lerida and Tarragona while Granadilla remains held by Marcelona troops under the Liena mountains. Observers cite conflicting communiqués as Tremp and Artesa routes hint at a Barcelona approach, but government positions remain entrenched and attempting to break the lines proves difficult. O E Waugh relays a fatal house fire near Barboursville after a bucket brigade fight. Garthees stay with Jasper Rider in Big Seventeenth, tied to Mrs Rider by a former marriage. Nel son potion confusion sparks talk of powdered poison for a headache remedy, though not officially confirmed.
Fire destroys a log house as Garfield family sleeps. Father wakes to smoke from a defective chimney. One child hides in a closet, others perish in the flames. Neighbors report the Garfields moved in recently. bodies taken to Heck funeral home. Funeral services planned at Arthur cemetery.
The report outlines the death of Nelson a railroad worker in Bridgeport who resided in Simpson since 1923. Born November 17 1696 in Ritchie county he was the son of Frank Nelson and the late Mrs Sarah Lane Nelson. Survived by widow Addie M Kerns two children Ruth and Eugene a brother Nors Nelson and three sisters Pearl Modesitt Ida Bodie and Sophie Modisett. Funeral plans set for 9 am at the residence followed by services in Freeport with interment at Freeport cemetery. Investigators found no reason for self inflicted death.
In Washington on December 27 Senator Byrd of Virginia said he would press Congress to obtain full information on activities of government lending corporations describing them as the invisible part of government. He cited indebtedness around 16 billion dollars with about eight billion already utilized and named agencies such as the RFC the Home Owners Loan Corporation and the Federal Housing Administration as operating without direct congressional or budget oversight.
The text notes hoalaa resembling teddy bears native to Australia that are harmless and tameable. they stay under two feet long. It also mentions florists in 38 states stocking orchids sourced from nurseries in Cleveland, Boston, and Chicago, plus Gitcons as semi-precious stones praised for brilliance with a white variety likened to diamond.
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