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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1935

Page

4

Grafton Sentinel Publisher and staff details listed

The Grafton Sentinel publishes its carrier and mail subscription rates with monthly carrier at 75 cents and yearly mail at six dollars, plus shorter terms. It lists the publisher B H Holt, business manager, and managing editor with contact details and printing house.

Porrann H. Holt B. ¥. Guard John 8. Palmer Busines Grafton Printing Co Grafton W. Va

Happy New Year and the Gatun Locks Visit

The article reflects on happiness as mental and spiritual, cites Diogenes and Christ, and notes a 24 hour guard at the Gatun locks. It reports that identification checks were issued to 1500 workers registered for overhaul work beginning next Friday as guards and golf club members crossed the locks.

Diogenes United States Gatun Golf Club

New Deal Power Plans Stir West Virginia Coal Debate

A Beckley Post-Herald column critiques Roosevelt's Mississippi Valley commission and a 20 year billion dollar hydro program. It warns coal towns risk job losses if coal is not used for power, arguing government control could harm miners and local industry while urging contentment with essentials and national prosperity.

Beckley Post-Herald Roosevelt Mississippi Valley Commission Brain Trust West Virginia New Deal Beckley New York

Rescuers Reach Survivors After Plane Crash

Four shaken survivors recount the wreck as rescuers found them in a bleak woods. Ernest Dryer, pilot, is hospitalized with fractured ribs and frostbite. Dale Dryer suffers a broken jaw and facial lacerations. J H Brown, a passenger pilot, also in hospital. R W Hambrook of the Federal Bureau of Education survived with minor injuries and vows flying will continue despite the snowstorm.

Ernest Dryer Wrecker St. Elizabeth's Hospital Portello Dale Dryer

Wallace Jaco Named as Cleaning Shop Manager

Wallace Jaco has taken over the managership of the Heinz Cleaning and Dyeing establishment in his city. He succeeds Miss Myrtle Kyte who had charge of the plant for some time. Jaco has been employed at the business for some time and is well acquainted with the work.

Wallace Jaco Heinz Cleaning Jaco Myrtle Kyte Joel Joe Greenleaf

Hospital Lights Fair Operated by Candlelight

In Chicago on New Year’s Eve a power outage at Byer Green Park caused candlelight operations at the local hospital from 6 to 10 30 pm. A six and a half pound boy was born to Mrs Ruth Halaburt during the blackout at the hospital.

Chicago Bvyer Green Park Ruth Halaburt

Mrs Garys Clothing Auctioned for Charity

New York on January 1 reports that the wardrobe of Mrs Elbert H. Gary will be put up for sale to benefit the Opportunity Shop, a subsidiary of the Association For Improving the Condition of the Poor. The fur coats gloves shoes and lingerie are valued at over $50 000.

New York Elbert H. Gary

Business Leaders Back Dole for Short Term Fit

Washington dispatch reports business leaders led by Owen D. Young and John J. Raskob favor a temporary unemployment dole to save costs while work relief and unemployment insurance are phased in. Article notes Roosevelt administration prefers work relief for dignity and self-respect, while economists seek funding buildup for future benefits. In New York, Dr. Arthur E. Morgan of the Tennessee Valley Authority discusses democracy, profits, and the limits of the profit system in guiding national policy.

Central Press Washington Charles P. Stewart Washington, D. C Owen D. Young John J. Raskob Roosevelt Fes Young, Raskob and Company Charit Dole Young, Raskob New York East 45Th Street Leslie Eichel Arthur E. Morgan Tennessee Valley Authority Antioch College Yellow Springs Ohio Roose Evelt Drs. Morgan Joanna

Youth Nearly Blinded by Air Rifle Battle

Youths in a Christmas Day air rifle fight led to a near eye injury for John O’Connor on East Wilford Street. A pellet lodged below the eye and was removed by Dr. J. A. Kimble. Police confiscated three air rifles as City Hall safeguards. Chief Henderson warns against city limits air rifle discharge and sham battles by minors.

Wallace ‘Henderson John O'Connor Wilford Street J. A., Kimble Henderson

Twin Sons Born in Different Months and Years

Indianapolis report notes the twin sons of Mr and Mrs Harry Boles born at City Hospital. One arrived at 11 50 p m New Year's Eve, the other at 12 17 a m today. The pair will observe birthdays in different years and months.

Indianapolis Harry Boles City Hospital

The Prisoner in the Blonde Cortese Saga

In a tense scene Greenleaf arrests Joel under kidnapping and radio station charges. A coded notebook, burned worksheets, and a hidden code book reveal a covert operation. The embassy servant Jensen hints at deeper plots as Greenleaf orders a careful search and cross examination while planning further moves.

Joel Greenleaf Francis Duval Jensen Jansen Ryan Blane Fool

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