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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1935

Page

4

Beehler Defended Amid West Virginia Relief Row

In West Virginia the Beehler relief post faces persistent political attacks from Sen. Neely Gov. Kump and factions seeking to replace him with a native West Virginian. Proponents argue Beehler runs a federal funded program with minimal local influence, while opponents push for a political appointment to bolster party fortunes. The dispute highlights tensions between federal relief administration and state political power.

Beehler State Board of Administer Relief Beec Kentucky Sen. Neely Kump Wee Neely Feder Relief Administration Ington Charton Federal Au West Virginia Democrats

Protecting His Child and the Teachings on Wealth Distribution

Opinion piece critiques a wealth redistribution program arguing that wealth and income are already widely distributed and that shared prosperity demands fiscal restraint. It cites Wilford I King on census wealth, 1929 incomes, and 1930 home ownership, urging sound economy over demagogic tax schemes.

Val Preston’s Shanghai romance deepens at a Puget party

Lieutenant Valentine Preston, now stationed at Puget Sound Navy Yard, recalls his Shanghai life and romance with Lia Garenne while a party hosted by Maurice Cordray unfolds. Val clashes with Cordray as Lia, in imperial gold, becomes the centerpiece of Cordray’s staged studio show.

Shanghai U. S Valentine Preston Lia Garenne Peiping Gobi Desert Val Puget Sound Navy Yard China Navy Yard Janice Edding Captain Edding Shangai Lia Prestona Maurice Cordray Lay Val Anit Lin Cordray Lin Mms Khoto Damascus Canton

Advertising's Value Proved by Mathematical Survey

A detailed investigation measures how intelligent advertising affects bond paper use. The survey shows advertising doubles brand familiarity, triples trial, and quintuplets customers in a specialized market. It argues universal goods would see even greater rewards and likens advertising to fertilizer for crops.

Removal of Clarksburg store manager praised by liquor board

The state liquor control commission commends itself for ousting the Clarksburg store manager who failed to perform essential duties, keep sales ledgers, or balance daily receipts, treating the job as mere greeting and entertainment. The piece widens into fiscal debate on President Roosevelt's tax program, citing projected yields and the need for a balanced budget.

Harrison County State Liquor Control Commission Clarksburg

Contract Bridge Lead From Wrong Hand Teaches Costly Lesson

In a Central Press piece by E. V. Shepard the famed bridge teacher explains how leading from the wrong hand can cost a game. The example hand shows the declarer being asked to switch suits after a poor opening, underscoring careful card play. the notation 158-2 653 AKQS suggests a puzzle-oriented lesson.

Central Press E. V. Shepard

Bridge Declares A Four Trick Play Leads To Down Two

A detailed bridge hand illustrates bidding West one club East two no trumps West eight no trumps. The declarer risks four clubs diamonds and a heart and spade trick to make four over tricks but misplays a club from his hand costing the contract. South blocks clubs when East leads, and the defense gains two tricks as declarer blames foresight.

Declarer North East South J of Diamonds

Treasure Trove Sums and Notable Dela plaine History

The article recalls Delaplaine's wealth and lineage and notes a treasurer’s hoard of valuable gold and silver items. It also mentions kidnapping cases with set bounties, a Sweden concrete with rising gas, and a 1935 real estate redemption notice from Taylor County West Virginia including tax and survey charges.

Findlay Delaplaine America

Flood Wrecks Homes in Granada Colorado Dust Bowl

.CLOUDBURSTS continues from Page 1 report flood impact on Granada Colorado where the Eder and Karn families were in a house washed from its foundation. Granada is a small ranching community in the center of the southeastern Colorado dust bowl.

Eder Karn Granada Colorado Dust Bowl

Extortionist Case Continues In Nashville Mystery

A Nashville case unfolds as authorities pursue leads after a severely harmed woman’s body is found while her father attempts to reach Jelena who remains at the center of the investigation. Police urge tips as details remain scarce and the community awaits updates.

Nashville,Tenn Jelena

Notice to Ward heirs and Williams heirs on real estate sale

Legal notices address Paul Ward Mary Ward Earl Ward Hester Ward J Balls Ward Anna L Williams Talton Williams Mary C Williams Ada F Williams C E Lawhead receiver G B T Co F Friedman and son. John K Burdett purchaser of lots 1 2 3 4 5 bik C ward and Bishop plat district.

Paul Ward Mary Ward Earl Ward Hester F. Ward J. Balls Ward Anna L. Williams Talton T. Williams Mary C. Williams Ada F. Williams C. E Lawhead F. Friedman

Water rents due for July quarter payable by July 20 1935

Water rents for the July quarter are now due and must be paid on or before July 20 1935. Ordinance No 18 Section 6 provides that all unpaid water accounts will be turned over to the water superintendent who will shut off water to delinquent consumers. Please make payments promptly.

Chaiter Val Jan Edding Mme Thaypen Ike

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