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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1936
Page
5
Utah broadcast notes quote Johnnie and University of Music head Thomas Giles condemning repetitive scale drills. Giles argues many beginners quit due to dull exercises, advocating simpler musical pieces to build technique without harming natural musical sense.
Charleston reports 55 counties shared the 115,041.04 distribution from redemption of delinquent lands for Nov 1 to Dec 15. The general school fund received 2,415.56, state debt fund 4,745.39, municipalities 7,271.71. Allocations include Berkeley 960.08, Hampshire 38.62, Hardy 80.92, Jefferson 122.21, Mineral 488.25, Morgan 1,511.15, Randolph 1,085.09.
State Geologists from 13 states reported increasing work due to industrial demand for mineral resource data and basic research. In 1936 about 40 state surveys received roughly 1 million dollars for 400 economic and research projects, spanning from gold vein studies to locating drinking water sources during drought.
Six beer vendors turned in their leases to Tax Commissioner Fred L Pax in Charleston on December 31. The permits were rescinded for charges including disorderly conduct and liquor sales. Names cited include nazles Shahan A W Binning Ridgely Mineral County C Field Willy Ford Mineral County Earl Greaser Kingwood Fred Thompson Fayette County J O Casto Bert Dickerson Williamson and Casto’s felony conviction prompted the action.
Funeral services for E. L. Young 68 retired farmer were held at 2 pm at his Pleasant Creek home. Rev. Fred Gray of Philippi Presbyterian Church conducted final rites. Interment was in Mary's Chapel cemetery. Young served on the old First National Bank of Philippi board, with other living directors acting as pallbearers.
In Flkins on December 31 a 28 year old miner Roy Crickard was hurt at the W. R. Minds mine on Point Mountain. He suffered a fractured pelvis and was described in critical condition by authorities.
This January 3 issue of the American Weekly in the Baltimore American highlights a feature on the meanest man of 1936, recounting cruel ties and human inhumanity from the past year. It surveys notable incidents and profiles across varied stories, aiming to intrigue readers with remarkable, if troubling, examples.
Reports say Hitler failed to lift non intervention veil as French British pressure and Franco's plea for aid dominated debates. Koenigsberg commander in Bilbao reportedly received orders to act on freeing cargo interned by Socialists from the Paris freighter. Basque government rejection looms. Mussolini urged a measured exit from Spain.
Two young women were injured in a crash near Clarksburg. Janice Keener, 21, the driver, suffered leg and face cuts. Gladys Stalnaker, 20, of Spencer, had bruises and lacerations. Deputy Jesse Criss reported on the incident dated December 31.
In Glenville a committee led by Jane Not Frightened was formed by Gilmer county farmers to address dog damage to sheep. A note demanded old bills and warned to await further instructions. The matter was referred to Chief Emory of the federal bureau and kept secret amid kidnapping precautions. Jane remained calm despite the letters.
Frederick Boyce Bryant was admitted to practice before the federal court. His mother Florence Boyce Bryant, an attorney, presented the petition and his father Frederick H. Bryant, Federal Judge of the northern New York district, returned the favorable ruling.
In Knottsville district J A Cunningham and W T Wells were elected magistrates with no constables yet. Milton Mearnor of Grafton may bond Monday or vacancy could be declared. Grafton district to open offices Friday with A B Knabenshue and Hoye G White Sr. planning. Prosecutor changes include Hollis Jr moving office space and Warder occupying predecessor’s private office. Sheriff Bennett notes a 10 to 15 day transition to new courthouse offices and residence with Evans moving in.
Lost Creek High School Alumni association elected Kenneth Randolph as president at a recent gathering in Lost Creek. The vote concluded the year December 31 with Randolph assuming leadership of the group for the coming term.
E W Shepard presents a contract bridge column with a Boston reader J J O Sullivan detailing a decisive deal. The analysis notes cautious opening by players unless strong, with third or fourth hands initiating on two to three quick tricks, highlighting tactical play and sound reasoning.
In a bridge bidding and play exercise East as declarer faces 7 no trumps after a spade opening lead. The hand explores if East can fulfill the contract given missing aces and evenly split diamonds while opponents receive hearts. The commentary notes the critical role of the Ace of clubs and the potential grand slam if diamonds split favorably.
The Matanuska colony photos depict Jack Pippel with a cabbage from his six acre-plus truck garden in Anchorage Palmer markets. The images show a colony home school children enjoying early snow with the schoolhouse and girls dormitory nearby and a colony dog waiting by the Palmer right-of-way for the weekly train.
Sam Levene who played Patsy in the Broadway production and film version of the show said after the Washington tryout it received a three week run. Opening night in New York suggested a long run. The production stayed on Broadway for 85 weeks. Seven roadshow companies toured America and it ran a year in London.
The Gun Ranger opens Friday at the Opera House starring Bob Steele with Eleanor Stewart in a tale of undercover justice against outlaws. Also featured is the romantic comedy Love On the Run with Clark Gable and Joan Crawford as they chase headlines across Europe.
Grafton moviegoers will enjoy a Sunday showing of Love On the Run at the Strand theatre a new Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer hit starring Joan Crawford Clark Gable and Franchot Tone promising lively romance and excitement.
Critics doubted Abbie's Trish Rose yet the drama ran five years despite scorn. The Gren Pastures drew praise but predictions said its run would be brief. It gained audiences even in Sweden. Three Men On a Horse at the First National screen offered a short engagement at the Dine on Sunday.
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