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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1939

Page

4

Flemington College Offers Advantages to Scholars

In Taylor county, the new institution at Flemington replaces Rector College and teaches courses designed to prepare students for local life and vocations. Reverend W. W. Colegrove invites inquiries for a circular describing the curriculum.

West Virginia College Flermnington Taylor County Fetterman Pennsylvania Railroad Street Grafton Taylor County Court Seventeenth Regiment West Virginia Infantry Robert Shaw Coonan St. John Street Franz Hindenach West Main Street Thomas Turner the Sentinel West Grafton Wilson B. Brown Baltimore Thayer and Walnut Streets Brown William B. Rector George Brown A. Thayer A. Boschee Germany

Delinquency Declines As Youth See Gains In Health And Recreation

The report notes the year shows lower infant and maternity deaths, fewer auto fatalities, and overall healthier trends. Cleveland juvenile court cites 1938 as record low delinquency, crediting better schooling for exceptional and slow learners, expanded recreation, and improved cooperation among police and social agencies.

Juvenile Court of Cleveland

Elizabeth Marvin to Wed Douglas Corrigan in San Antonio

Elizabeth Marvin a San Antonio Texas school teacher will marry Douglas Wrong Way Corrigan in San Antonio on July 17 the first anniversary of his transatlantic nonstop flight. They were childhood sweethearts.

Elizabeth Marvin San Antonio Texas Douglas Wrong Way) Corrigan

Roosevelt’s Peace Policy Sparks Debate Over U.S. Role

The commentary argues Mr Roosevelt backs peace but distrusts his methods. It criticizes his vision of America as a world policeman and balance of power, claiming such a stance could push the nation toward war. The piece weighs the dangers of his approach to global justice.

Roosevelt

Morgantown Post Sees Devaluing Power Rally End

The Morgantown Post reports the administration's victory in preserving presidential authority to devalue the dollar despite opposition from Republicans and sound money Democrats. It notes gains for silver states, questions about continuation of authority, and the broader impact on business uncertainty and political dynamics surrounding FDR.

Morgantown Post Rocky Mountains Roosevelt Wall Street

The Way to War Hoover Warns of War Threat

Former President Herbert Hoover argues that Roosevelt's foreign policy pushes the United States closer to conflict. He accuses officials and propagandists of inflaming sentiment and warns the nation about entanglements that could lead to war.

Herbert Hoover Mr. Hoover Hoover United States Roosevelt

Why They Get By Tax Consciousness and Hidden Taxes

The Wheeling Intelligencer notes public opinion polls showing 25 percent of people say they pay no taxes, mainly in low income brackets. Indirect taxes fall hardest on the least able to pay, shaping calls for tax reduction as citizens miss the true cost embedded in purchases.

Institute of Public Opinion Unis

Long illness ends life of Merandi in Flemington

In a long illness, John C Merandi died after a critical condition. Born October 13, 1887 in Italy, he came to the United States and worked in coal mines before entering the store business in 1922 with his brother. Survived by his wife Katie, two daughters Mary Jane and Sophia, his mother and sister in Italy, and brother William of Flemington.

Samuel Keener Feterman Keener Taylor County Virginia Fetterman Old Keener E. R. Bucklew Grafton Patrick Fleming James Fleming Flemington Hayward Fleming Old Central School Webster P. Fieming Trap Springs Alo Grafton City Hospital Edward Kernan Latrobe Street Elizabeth Street Summerville W. A. Kohlhousen Winchester Willam Theodore Kohlhausen Henry Gerkin Congnuen Ero Page Une John Mary Lavigna Merandi Merandi Italy United States Katie Merandi Mary Jane Sophia William

State Rites for Swanson Move Through Capitol to Union Station

A ceremonial escort will accompany former Secretary Swanson’s body from the capitol to Union Station led by General Holcomb and the Marines. Salutes will fire at Washington Navy Yard as the train departs. Swanson’s 41 years in public service spurred talks of cabinet and naval leadership shifts, with Edison potential cabinet appointment and a new assistant secretary of the navy to be named by Roosevelt.

Thomas Holcomb Marine Corps Navy Band Capitol Union Station Senate Chamber Washington Navy Yard Swanson House Senate Cabinet Edison Roosevelt Lalse Navy Admiral Leahy Navy High Command Gov Stark

Governors Stark and Leahy for cabinet roles discussed

Officials urge veteran Leahy for service hand in cabinet while Leahy has frequent influence over the agency he leads. Governor Lloyd C Stark of Missouri, pressed as cabinet candidate by friends, reportedly reluctant to resign the governorship. Rep Cannon says Stark likely would stay as governor. LOS ANGELES July 8. Georgia Coleman, diving star, noted.

Leahy Puerto Rico Lloyd C. Stark Hissouri Naval Acade Cannon D., Mo Stark Los Angeles Georgia Coleman

University president vanishes amid nationwide activity

A fragmented article fragment mentions a vanished university president amid broader events, with odd asides about language and war. The piece references international terms and a Midwestern man seeking relatives after 25 years, ending with a climber reaching the summit and feeling accomplished.

Health scare hits Ww in New York says Dr. Paul

Dr P C Paul reports Ww suffered a recurrence of a liver ailment in New York. He describes the condition as acute threatening her recently.

New York P. C. Paul

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