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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1933

Page

6

Death of Dr Dunham in Bridgeport Details Family Ties

Dr Dunham a veteran dentist of Bridgeport dies after a sudden illness in his room. He practiced in the Folk building and was a past worshipful master of Late Lodge No. 63 A. F. and A. M. He is survived by sister Miss Rhoda Dunham and brother Dr. Robert W. Dunham of St. Petersburg Florida, with relatives in Taylor county. Burial plans pending arrival of his brother.

Jacob Dunham Belington Robert Dunham Rhoda Dunham Elkins Robert W. Dunham St. Petersburg Fla Bridgeport Dunham A. F A.M Taylor County Earl Henderson Ida Henderson Meadland

Record Cold Grips Northeast as Death Toll Grows

The Associated Press reports severe cold across the East and parts of the South with temperatures six below and near record lows. New England and New York suffered, while South Carolina saw warmer forecasts. The brutal cold crippled shipping and caused at least a score of deaths, adding to previous fatalities across the region.

Associated Press New England York

New Year Cheer Pervades Stock Market Today

York reports that in the final 1983 session stock prices rose one to two points amid bullish sentiment. After the first hour, short covering emerged and the close remained firm. Transfers were around 800000 shares.

York

Hospital Notes Highlight Local Surgeries and Visitors

Miss Ruth Smalley of Nestorville underwent a major operation at City hospital yesterday. Miss Mary Pendergast of Newburg had a tonsillar operation there yesterday. Eustice Menear of Beech Street also underwent a major operation yesterday. Edward Gerkin of Maryville Kansas arrived Wednesday night and will visit relatives here. He is the son of Theodore Gerkin and was born in Grafton, left twenty five years ago to work in railroading in his adopted city. Eddie previously was a valued Sentinel employee years ago.

Ruth Smalley Nestorville Mary Pendergast Newbugr Eustice Menear Beech Street Edward Gerkin Maryville Kans Theodore Ge Kin Edward Grafton West Eddie The Sentinel

Fresno State students mis pered “onst new” in spelling match

In a Fresno State College spelling contest students misspelled a phrase 38 different ways. A shipment of Oregon Angora rabbits arrived in the London market at six dollars per pound this season. The rabbits are sheared every two or three months.

Fresno State College Cal London

Roosevelt enters 1934 in good health despite grinding work

The report notes Roosevelt remained in good health after months of demanding duties in 1933 into 1934. A University of Minnesota patented medicine for acute head colds reduced college-absent time by about half a day versus other remedies in an experiment. Dr Diehl described definite improvement as complete relief within a day or two.

Roosevelt University of Minnesota Diehl

Roosevelt in good shape as new year begins

Washington dispatch reports President Roosevelt remains in strong physical condition after ten months of demanding duties. Navy physician Lt. Comdr. Ross T. McIntire notes sustained exertion with no letup in tasks since March. Roosevelt swims regularly, undergoes periodic exams, and keeps a busy daily schedule ending around midnight.

Roosevelt Herbert Plummer Washington Ranklin D. Roosevelt Com Ross T. McIntire Navy White House Hyde Park Vincent Astor Nourmahal Mr. Roosevelt

Mrs McVicker Hurt in Fall on Walnut Street

Mrs B F McVicker widow of Captain McVicker fell from an icy porch on Walnut Street Thursday morning and sustained several cuts and bruises. Confined to bed under doctor’s care, friends wish her a speedy recovery.

B. F. McVicker Captain McVicker Walnut Street

Remedy Believed Found To Cure Head Cold

Minneapolis reports a new cure for head colds showing 74 to 75 percent effectiveness in 1000+ cases. Dr Harold Diehl of the University of Minnesota and the Journal of the American Medical Association announce a codeine papaverine combo drug delivering definite improvement in over three quarters of treated patients.

Minneapolis Journal of the American Medical Association Harold §. Diehl University of Minnesota Riehl

Manufacturers ask congressional inquiry into labor code disputes

The National Association of Manufacturers urged a full congressional probe into relations between industrial employers and workers. It cited Wagner’s proposed amendments to the industrial recovery act and claimed the Weirton steel case shows the board did not follow its agreement. The petition seeks an impartial study of longstanding labor relations and the board’s authority.

Washington National Association of Manufacturers Wagner D-N National Labor Board Congress Weirton Steel Labor Board

Recovery Legislation Under Scrutiny By Congress

Fragmentary text argues that recovery laws, in effect six months, require facts on authority of Congress and the performance of agencies before any amendment is considered. The tone urges haste to be replaced by careful assessment of current administration.

Congress

Central West Va Farmers to Form Own Credit Board

Clarksburn December 30 farmers in central West Virginia plan a meeting to form a local branch of the Federal Barn Credit Corporation. H M Johnson of the Federal Land Bank and Russell Gist of Morgantown will participate. The new body will replace the former Federal Crop Loan Service and enable low interest loans for seeds fertilizer and farm machinery for Braxton Randolph Barbour Upshur Lewis Gilmer Doddridge and Harrison counties.

Clarkshurr Federal Barn Credit Corporation West Virginia Federal Tuesda H. M. Johnson Federal Land Bank Baltimore Credit Corporation Russell Gist Morgantown Federal Crop Loan Service Clarksburg Braxton Randolph Barbour Upshor Lewis, Gilmer Doddridge Harrison

Sentinel Classified Ad Rates And Rules

Classified column explains rates at two cents per word for the first insertion and two cents per additional insertion, with a minimum charge of 45 cents. Each initial and each numeral counts as one word. Ads must stay within proper classification and errors reported promptly.

Sentinel

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