New Year's View and Dollar Sign in Grafton News
The Townsend plan debate faces local glare as editors warn its flaws while urging study. The Townsend Movement column notes Roosevelt's restraint and hints at national electoral reverberations. Democrats plan grand banquets led by Senator Neely with WPA presence, signaling prosperity and party strength in West Virginia.
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Townsend
Payette Tribune
Berkley
Santa Claus Club
Beckley
Roosevelt
Kley
Michigan
Ating
Farley
Andrew Jackson
Fairmont
West Virginia
M. M. Neely
Senator Neely
Jackson
John L. Lewis
Mine Union
WPA
F. W. (Lindbergh) McCullough
Neely
Charleston
Democratic Party
Literary Digest
Thea Good Fortune of Democrats
A Charleston Mail reflection on a Democrat's fate on January 8, noting a night of hunger and misfortune tied to political allegiance and inviting dinner chaos. The fragment hints at party loyalties and the unforeseen outcomes of a political night.
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Charleston
Jefferson
Wild life in winter spirit of Jefferson urges helpers
In winter the game wardens and sportsmen urge rural residents to aid birds by spreading grain. With vegetation scarce, many birds starve or freeze. feeding near homes can attract birds, reduce losses, and make them bolder in the cold season.
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Jefferson
Evans Hardware Carries Large Stock in Grafton
One of Grafton s most progressive stores, Evans Hardware Company, managed by Herbert Evans, remains a popular business as it carries a large stock of goods.
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Grafton
Evans Hardware Company
Herbert Evans
Evids Hardware Promises Bargains for 1936 Year
Mr Evans promotes a banner 1936 year ready to serve all residents with a complete stock of merchandise. He solicits patronage from friends and acquaintances in a large trading area and wishes everyone a happy New Year. Evids Hardware, 61 West Main Street, touted for bargains in all descriptions.
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Evans
Evids Hardware Company
West Main Street
G W Loar Co Expects 1936 To Be Banner Season
Grafton jewelers G. W. Loar and Company anticipate 1936 to mirror 1935 prosperity due to high quality goods and courteous service. Staff veterans offer a full jeweler line plus refrigerators and radios, while optimism runs through business leaders citing improved rail, lies, and civic events as a nationwide banner start to 1936 with celebrations and watch services.
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G. W. Loar Co
Grafton
G. W. Loar and Company Jewelers
Lear's
Evans Furniture Store outlook pledges quality for New Year
Since 1898 Evans' Furniture Store has watched Grafton and Taylor county grow and now backs its city’s progress. In 1936, as in 37 years, the store will strive to sell the best in furniture and home furnishings, offering value. Evans is founded on the Golden Rule, serving thousands from the Great Lakes to Florida, promising quality and a prosperous New Year.
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Sentinel
Grafton
The
Evans’ Furniture
Taylor
County
Evans
Great Lakes
Florida
Wild Parties Prove Festive End to Year in 1935
Continued from page one, celebrations in New York reflected widespread optimism. Hotels and clubs reported the largest reservations in years while revelers praised the season. Leaders including Eugene G. Grace of Bethlehem Steel and Gen. Hugh Johnson predicted betterment in 1936 as rail business was expected to boom.
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New York
Eugene G. Grace
Bethlem Steel Company
Hugh §. Johnson
NRA
Young Republicans plan 1936 activities and leadership
The Young Republicans convene to select a 1936 leadership with Curtis Lambert’s successor to be chosen. Prosecutor Holt urges new voters to join in a nationwide educational drive and notes talks of debates with the Young Democrats of Taylor County as part of a busy year ahead.
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Page One
Curtis Lambert
Barbour County
Young Democrats Club
Taylor County
Young Republicans Club
Romance Racket in Nice Endings and New Friends
In Nice, Carol and Miranda flee Paris by plane to Munich and then travel to the Riviera. They lodge in a grand hotel, where loneliness and longing for connection push Carol into a new circle. A chance tennis game leads to a fresh social group including Tony Hollquist and others, while Miranda encounters a tea invitation from the Marquesa di Riccio, hinting at new possible encounters as the chapter ends.
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Carol
Paris
Kathy
Munich
Miranda
David
Telegraph Office
Miss Miranda
Hilliard
Buenos Aires
Tl Wire
Nice
Riviera Express
Mediterranean
Caroll
France
Margaret Baker
Diana Coles
Shipboard
Carel
Tony
London
Tony Hollquist
Carol T
Mim
Martha
Jimelle Smith
St. Paul
Louis
Hilda Truman
Philadelphia
la Plenie
Martinelli'e Villa
Mentone
Margaret
Jatranger
Cafe de Operat
Taylor County Vows to Uphold Americanism in Politics
A faction declares in a Republican county that socialism and communism have no place, pledging to persevere in Americanism and keep the area aligned with opposing ideologies. The statement emphasizes strong political identity and resolve to maintain a conservative stance.
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Taylor County
New York New Year Celebrations Tie Prosperity to 1935
In Times Square a large crowd oscillated between jubilation and caution as Mayor Laguardia's anti noise drive faded amid fresh optimism. Merchants reported the best business since 1929 with revenues up and confidence returning, while churches rang in the new year with somber prayers and the city endured a wet night and restrained revelry.
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Laguardia
Times Square
Talmadge Handles Cash in Georgia Capitol Display
Governor Eugene Talmadge seized control of Georgia finances after lawmakers failed to pass an appropriations bill for 1936 37. He announced ample funds on hand amid tax remittances leaving about 1 million dollars in 1935 funds for state operations and greeted visitors with cigars at the capitol. Local critics urged legislative action as the governor claimed unprecedented treasury strength.
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Georgia
Eugene
Talmadge
Capitol
Farmer and Lawyer Emerges as Democratic Nominee Hopeful
A farmer and lawyer has been announced as a tentative candidate for the Democratic nomination opposing President Roosevelt. The move signals a potential challenge within the party front, presenting a distinct platform while awaiting formal confirmation and broader support.
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Farmer
Democratic
Roosevelt
Mail Delay Halts Land Tax Delinquency Work
Charleston report says Assistant Auditor Cleve Bailey ordered personnel to compile the land tax delinquency list but released workers after failing to receive any mail from the post office hampering the tax collection effort.
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Charleston
Cleve Bailey
Classified Sentinel ad rates and sample notices
Classified text shows rates two cents a word for first insertion and one cent a word for repeats. Listings include FOR RENT furnished apartments at Parkview, TO LET rooms on West Main, WANTED for a rat route, FOR SALE seven room house on West Boyd, and FOUND black and tan terrier. Accurate owner identification required.
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Sentinel
Card of Thanks for Madeline Baislip
A brief card thanks friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and death of Madeline Baislip, daughter and sister.
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Madeline Baislip
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Howard B. Holt
James F. Holt
John 8. Palmer
Daitenrog
Associated Press
National Advertising
A.E. Clayden, Inc
Lexington Avenue
Chicago
North
Michigan Avenue
Evans Hardware Co
M. W. Clement
Pennsylvania Railroad
Hulett
Burlington, Wis
Liars Club
Atlanta
Colorado
Pikes Peak
J. Lee Evans Furniture Store
GOV. Talmadge
C. R. Freeze
Parkview
Tooms
West Main
Rawleigh
Dept
WVASA
Richmond
West Boyd Street
Dorothy Dolan
Graftom Fire Department
George Haiblif Ee
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