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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1933
Page
2
An analysis of a mother threatening to send Lucy to bed without dessert if she does not drink milk. Lucy chooses to go to bed hungry but defiant. The piece argues it is unwise to force eating or punish dessert and emphasizes that bedtimes should not be a punishment. It promotes a modern view that a child's actions stem from routine, reason, or trust in the adult.
Senator M. M. Neely of West Virginia said a job seeker interrupted him in a Mount Falmon dentist chair to outline his qualifications for a federal post during a routine dental visit. The incident underscores how aggressively campaign calling and job requests followed the senator.
Elliott Roosevelt, son of the President, files for divorce from Elizabeth Denner Roosevelt of Philadelphia. He alleges extreme cruelty and the suit is set for Monday when Mrs Roosevelt is expected to file a cross complaint seeking the decree.
In a village beyond the farm, a week long county fair opens tomorrow with pigs cows sheep hens roosters and pigeons to exhibit for blue ribbons. A flower and vegetable hall a jelly jam display and pies will delight. rides and acts await as Willy Nilly and friends plan to attend using saved funds.
The American Flint Glass Workers Union closed its national convention by re-electing officers and selecting Egg Harbor City New Jersey for the 1934 gathering. M P Gilooley Toledo president Joseph OMalley Fostoria Ohio and Thomas J Gallagher Pittsburgh named as organizers. Wage increases of 15 to 25 percent were proposed along with a six hour day and five day week. Executive committee to approve proposals next week with glass manufacturers convention in Atlantic City.
Washington July 14. Modification of the gold embargo to permit sale of newly mined gold in world markets was urged upon President Roosevelt by Representative Englebright and Senator King. Indications are the chief executive is investigating lifting this embargo to allow gold miners in the United States to receive about 28 to 30 dollars an ounce on the world market instead of the mint price of 20 67.
Strand Theatre presents the 29th Zane Grey film Man of the Forest opening today and Saturday featuring Scott Carey Beery Hillie and Crabbe in a brisk Western action thriller directed by Henry Hathaway. Open bids on Parkersburg federal courthouse remodeling announced with projects up to $45,009.
Seasonal guidance highlights a wide range of plentiful produce and proteins. Fresh melons berries and stone fruits are abundant, with lemons and olive oil featuring in versatile dressings. fish fillets such as blue pike and cod, plus prepared meats and sausages ideal for quick lunches. Also noted are salads built from crisp vegetables, peanut butter dressing ideas, and cooking methods from poaching to Creole sauces.
Washington reports President Roosevelt may push a voluntary national wage plan with a 35 hour work week at 14 dollars for labor and 40 hours at 15 dollars for clerical and store staff. The effort aims to raise purchasing power while guarding against price-driven production surges.
Charleston July 14. State board of education ends three day session with a ban on any school textbook changes this year threatening loss of state aid for counties that alter books. A new Romney school head replaces Parley Deberry and John W. Davis remains president of West Virginia State College amid pending actions on others. The board sets average instructor salaries and outlines reorganizations for New River and West Liberty State Colleges while restricting catalogs and student union plans at Marshall College.
News from Shediac New Brunswick reports General Italo Balbo leading 24 Italian seaplanes toward Montreal and Chicago on a Century of Progress Expedition. The fleet, after a 800 mile Labrador leg, completed takeoff from Cartwright and arrived in Shediac ahead of the final Chicago-bound leg.
The article details a clash between Nazi backed church leaders and Von Bodelschwigh followers over church reorganization. A referendum on a new Protestant constitution will also elect delegates to the national synod. Prussian state commissioners claim no intent to interfere, only to enable the church to decide its fate.
Louis A. Johnson said President Roosevelt expressed hope of attending the American Legion convention in Chicago on October 2. The invitation would take precedence over other Chicago invitations, including the Century of Progress Exposition now ongoing.
Shanghai reports say on the Jehol frontier General Feng Yu e's forces clashed with Manchukuan guards. Feng's troops captured a colonel, and Manchukuans fled across the border after the city in Chahar province near Jehol fell yesterday.
The Lambert family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for sympathy during the illness and death of their mother Mrs. Rachael Tucker Lambert. They thank those who sent floral tributes and provided car transportation for the funeral. CHARLES LAMBERT, MISS ANNA LAMBERT, WILLIAM LAMBERT, REV. BRUCE LAMBERT.
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