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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1935
Page
3
Mr and Mrs Harold Waller attended the annual anniversary meeting of the Fuller Brush Company in Fairmont Monday evening. About fifty guests were present as the Vincent orchestra of Fairmont provided music for dancing.
A crowded social week features the Ladies' Aid and Woman's Home Missionary societies meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday, plus a Moose Club New Year reception with Father Time leading a grand march. Reports cover piano orchestras, neighborhood gatherings at Cozy Rest Inn, Woodman Circle installations, and Pleasant Creek M E class activities with many local names and venues.
George Post, Mr. and Mrs. Probst and daughter Jeanne, Miss Alma Sayre, Mrs. Phoebe Proudfoot, Mrs. Mary Cole, Mrs. Barbara Haddix, Mr. James Kennedy, and Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Proudfoot attended a social event, reporting an enjoyable time.
Annapolis Md Jan 1 Governor Albert C Ritchie will deliver his last address to the general assembly tomorrow A week later he will be succeeded by the Republican Harry W Nice who he defeated 15 years ago and who beat him last November Preliminary caucuses will be held tonight by the Democratic majorities of both houses and the Republican legislators Revenue sources to cover a 2 000 000 budget deficit and 10 000 000 for relief along with bills for old age pensions and unemployment insurance head the legislative program
In Omaha on January 1 King Wat anabe age 9 had a dime from his father to celebrate New Year. He chose a picture show but was struck by an automobile and killed before reaching the theatre. In a St Paul suburb Chris Olsen was reelected council president as Mrs. Bende forth arrived too late to vote. the tally was ninety six to ninety seven.
An old medical discussion explains how irregular pulse and rate end rhythm arise from various heart conditions. It notes irregularities can result from disease or degeneration, can threaten circulation, and mentions digitalis and quinine as treatments while warning about intermittent pulse or dropped beats.
A historical note describes heart sensations felt during sleep and at rest, detailing fear of the heart stopping and the role of stimulants. It mentions medical advice on avoiding overindulgence, the belief that symptoms are not dangerous if the heart beat is felt, and promotes Dr Clendenening pamphlets available by mail.
Mrs. G. W. Hoffman underwent a major operation at the City hospital last night. Mrs. Owen Solomon of Baltimore returned Tuesday morning after spending the Christmas holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Ross of West Main Street. Clyde Ramsey returned Tuesday morning to Raleigh, N. C. where he is attending college, after spending the holidays in Grifton.
Mr and Mrs C Bud Ash announce the birth of a seven and a half pound daughter named Carolyn Ruth on Monday December 31 1934 at City hospital The mother was formerly Miss Zeppa Bolmer An earlier item notes Alfred Guariglia was advised by a New York magistrate to solve a pest problem by eating pigeon pie after being found keeping about a half dozen pigeons in his backyard
The Associated Press reports New Year festivities across New York Chicago San Francisco and southern resorts featured large crowds and lively celebrations. Revellers anticipated prosperity and social progress while officials like Vice President Garner and Relief Administrator Hopkins voiced hopeful messages for 1935.
Huey Long’s dictatorial commissions move at year start setting utility rates and firing local police. The civil service commission hears evidence behind closed doors and weighs Governor Allen’s orders to appoint a Long loyalist as Alexandria chief of police. The public service commission lowers a rate from 40 to 30 cents per thousand gallons as part of statewide utility rate actions.
London marks the start of 1935 and King George VIs Silver Jubilee year with a lavish spending spree. Thousands celebrate in hotels and pubs now open later for the first time since the war as the Prince of Wales attends. Royal family mostly stays at Sandringham. crowds fill St Pauls for New Year’s Eve toasts and songs.
Albany Jan 1 Governor Herbert H Lehman former banker who left a $2,000,000 annual income to enter politics began his second term as New York state chief executive. Alfred E. Smith Postmaster General James A Farley and Justice Benjamin N Cardozo attended the inauguration at noon with national leaders. President Roosevelt sent word he was delayed in Washington by Congress.
A vast blaze wrecks a riverside hotel entombing numerous guests amid collapsing walls. Rescue teams search the ruins while witnesses describe screams and passengers leaping from windows as the inferno consumes the structure. Names and exact death toll are not yet confirmed.
The heavy snow of New Year’s Day blanketed Pennsylvania with two to four inches as ice and sleet disrupted highways and streetcar traffic. Five people were killed in crashes, and Philadelphia celebrations saw five shots fired during the powdery storm that began before midnight and turned to freezing rain in the Allegheny mountains and northwest regions.
Paris Kentucky January first. Thomas Douglas Sr a veteran harness race trainer and former Bourbon County sheriff died at home after several months illness. He ran a training stable and earlier drove on the Grand Circuit and on various tracks. He was a native of Bourbon County.
A Pennsylvania passenger train crashed into an automobile during a snow storm at Dock Haven. One occupant of the car was killed, another seriously injured, and potas 21 of Lock has was Toate to death in the faplan.
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