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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1939
Page
1
Senate Republicans push a bill to forbid future treasury purchases of foreign silver. Glass convenes subcommittee to consider Townsend’s proposal to halt such purchases. Treasury aims to avoid dumping by maintaining lower world prices. recent cuts drop price to 36.75 cents per ounce, triggering concerns over U. S. trade impact.
Sheriff O Donnell said a 52-year-old bricklayer questioned for 48 hours boasted he knew both Mrs Rose Wallace and Mrs Florence Polillo two of the victims. He claimed drinks with Polillo the night before her decapitated body was found in January 1936. The suspect said the two women were his friends who visited his rooms frequently. He refused food as police continued the baffling case in Cleveland.
The Grafton Sentinel invites Dewey Lemon of 313 Barrett Street to attend tonight's presentation of Trapped in the Sky with Jack Holt at the Strand Theatre or The Sage with Wil Boyd, a Hopalong Cassidy picture, at the Dixy Theatre.
Health authorities report at least 48 people died in sudden floods across Breathitt Rowan Lewis and Lee counties in eastern Kentucky. With 47 still missing and 10 bodies recovered in Beattville, officials continue searching mud and silt as authorities order identified bodies buried promptly. Traffic of bodies remains a grim task as police note sightings in the Kentucky River.
Washington July 7 The Neely Keiler bill to set up a federal mine inspection system faces likely failure this session. Lawmakers said a crowded calendar will prevent floor action even if approved in committee. The proposal aims to boost miner health and enforce modern safety practices.
Pine Grove July 7 A West Penn Power employee 30 Gilbert Neil Moore died after a 30 foot fall while cutting power to a skating rink Officials said his safety belt likely failed to fasten properly.
Five commissioners named by Federal Judge Harry E B Watkins will appraise 26 tracts of land in the Gallipolis dam area. They set a hearing for October 3 at Point Pleasant to determine the valuation.
William M. Jeffers, president of the Union Pacific, urged Roosevelt's spending program be changed to loan money to railroads for new equipment with the government holding title to the rolling stock as collateral. He said the UP is not interested in the current proposal due to anticipated difficulties.
Charleston July 7 Irritated by jury acquittals Assistant Prosecutor Staige Davis asked Judge Jackson Savage to end intermediate court proceedings. Davis moved that untried cases be continued until September 1 term citing jurors who refuse to convict on the preponderance of evidence. Judge Savage said he would rule Monday on the drunken driving motion.
Readable ad item states lessons offered on Washington Street with price of 50 cents per week and contact phone number 173 203 E for enrollment or inquiries.
At a special meeting of the Webster Springs fire department Chief L H Greenwald named chairmen and committees to organize a street dance on Latrobe Street Wednesday night July 12 to raise funds for a new fire truck. The bake sale and dance program dominated the discussion as the five department members were appointed to lead the effort. Sheriff Dock Cutlip announced Chauncey Barnett 25 of Cherry Falls will be the last inmate to escape Webster County Jail, as teardown of the jail to build a new facility proceeds. Barnett was jailed last week for driving drunk.
London report says Prime Minister Chamberlain likely to declare that any German backed change in Danzig’s status without Polish consent will be an act of aggression. A Commons statement was postponed due to procedural issues, with Harold MacMillan filing a question seeking an affirmative government declaration.
Harry Barnhouse filed a 35 suit against the city of Grafton in Justice of the Peace Arthur J. Boylen's court at Knottsville district. He alleges damages after the city moved his popcorn and peanut wagon from West Washington street to Boyd street. Mayor P F Gillispie noted Barnhouse had asked for the relocation due to lack of funds.
Bobby Riggs of Chicago defeated Elwood Cooke of Portland 2-6 8-6 3-6 6-2 6-2 in the all-American Wimbledon final. Riggs, on his debut, recovered after early deficits and captured the title, extending his streak over Cooke to 13 matches.
Charleston July 7 The Board of Public Works laid a property tax levy to fund remaining state bonded debts from indirect revenues. Under the reallocations act the gen fund rate is 0.25 cent on class 1 0.50 on class 2 and one cent on classes 3 and 4. Last year the levy produced 1 228 000 dollars and funded Virginia debt and refunding bonds issued six years ago. This year the Virginia debt has been retired under the new realm.
Thousands of WPA workers across the nation idled in protest against longer hours while others kept working or prepared to return to jobs. In New York City about 25,000 WPA workers reportedly would continue their strike as leaders met with officials. Local returns varied by state with hundreds of workers idle or returning to work in Rhode Island Mississippi and Illinois. Unofficial AFL estimates put national idleness near 100000, with several districts reporting thousands on strike or picketing. Continued coverage on page two.
In Washington on July 7 debate began in the Senate on the block booking bill from Senator Neely aiming to curb exhibitors from preselecting groups of films to secure one they want. The measure targets forced bundling contracts that tie films together for exhibition.
By Russell Brines Japanese troops in Manchoukuo press a drive against the Soviet Mongolian line at the Khalka river. Center of the front sees fierce fighting in its fourth day with both Mongol flanks pushed back. The Nomonhan region remains a tense no man’s land as undeclared border warfare continues.
Former Governor H. D. Hatfield returned as a witness in a malpractice case against Dr. S. M. Simon, operator of Williamson Mercy hospital. The West Virginia Public Health Council presides as over 60 witnesses are expected. a license revocation could result if the case finds against Simon.
In Tokyo on July 7 an undercurrent of pain and resignation marked Japan as it observed the second anniversary of the war with China. Silence prevailed at noon with solemn rites at national shrines and prayers by Emperor Hirohito and Empress Nagako at palace shrines for the dead. Prime Minister Baron Kiichiro Hirohuma led the cabinet to Yamagata, continuing the observances.
The Lilly family reunion may attract Vice President John Garner. Senator Holt notes Garner has not declined and could attend the August 19-20 meeting at Flattop West Virginia. The Lillys, a 60,000 strong family, represent the nation’s largest clan.
Wheeling reports the death of Henry H. Stroud aged one year? The article notes his career as a U S Dry Agent during prohibition and his notable seizure of a carload of liquid soap that proved to be alcohol. He had been retired several years.
Claude A. Swanson, 57, longtime Virginian and 23 year U S Senator who built a big Navy as secretary of the Navy since 1933, died at 8 06 a m at the Rapidan camp Virginia of a cerebral hemorrhage after a long illness. Roosevelt and Carter Glass mourned the loss.
Superior Judge Samuel R Bigke assessed a cash value for the affection of pianist Myra Alderman. Her former wife Alus claims 150000 from Alderman's current partner Ruth Etting, torch singer, who did not appear in court. Alderman Illke was absent. The case follows a shooting last October with details limited to deposition lies about love theft.
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