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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1935

Page

2

Uniform Divorce Laws Urged by Legal Leaders

Los Angeles July 17 The chaotic foreign divorce problem and phases of the recovery program drew ABA attention. Hamilton Vreeland Jr of Catholic University urged uniform divorce laws to prevent wives or husbands from being legally married in one state and committing adultery or bigamy in another after divorce and remarriage. Congressman Beck discussed the Supreme Court tax case as unconstitutional. Beck defended the court and NRA decisions, noting public reaction to major rulings as encouraging. He cited NRA legislation aligned with interstate commerce while allowing state control of intrastate business, deeming it desirable.

Los Angeles American Bar Association Hamilton Vreeland Jr Catholic University Washington, D. C Beck James M. Beck Pennsylvania Supreme Court Secretary of Agriculture NRA Association Commerce Committee

Accused Man Held in Jail After Stabbing Incident

Albert Burnett alias Albert Smith faces a $500 bond on a stabbing charge against fellow employee Andrew McGukin at the Tygart Valley River Flood Control dam site. McGucken, hospitalized with four stitches, testified that Burnett opened the fight with a knife after an attempted party crash. Burnett claimed self defense while McGucken said Burnett struck first. The case was before Justice Own C. Jefferys as the September grand jury convened. Deputy Harry Batson arrested Burnett near Tony’s roadhouse on Route 50.

Albert Burnett Albert Smith Andrew McGuhin Tygart’s Valley River Own C. Jefferys Smith McGuckin Main Street Burnett James C. Holt Harry Batson Tony U. S McGukin Busy Bee McGucken

Kincaid Career Spanned Military, Insurance and Service

Col Kincaid born July 10 1595 son of Robert A and Mary P Kincaid. Educated in Nicholas county schools and Greenbrier Military Academy. Studied military aeronautics at Ohio State University served as first lieutenant in the U S air service in World War I. Active in American Legion affairs. Later led the Virginia Insurance Agency formed in 1922 and aided in establishing the Bank of Logan.

Col. Kincaid F. Guy Ash. Kincaid Robert A Mary P. Kincaid Nicholas County Greenbrier Military Academy Ohio State University U. S. Air Ser American Legion Kincaid Virginia Insurance Agency Bank of Logan

New Martinsville Girl Hurt When Hit By Car

New Martinsville reports Ruth Grimm a 15 year old girl was struck by an unidentified man’s auto. She sustained a broken rib concussion of the brain and body contusions in the crash on July 16.

Martinsville New Martinsville Ruth Grimm

Radio Schedule Listings Across Networks and Shows

Radio listings show a dense schedule of programs across NBC CBS WGN KDKA WLW WSM and others with orchestras singers dramas and comedies. Notes include times from 5:30 P M to midnight plus price listings for RCA tubes and discounts on bulk tube purchases.

Nbc—News Henry Myers CBS Music Box WGN KDKA WLW Jack Armstrong WFBE WWVA WJZ Lowell Thomas WBC Billy and Betty NBC WTAM Amos Andy Just Entertainment WHAS Terry Ted Bob Elson WGBF Uncle Ezra Tony Gus WSM Sarié Sallie Little Jackie Elsie Hitz Nick Day Boake Carter Quin Ryan Ike Hal Kemp Hornberger Edwin C. Hill KMOX Frank Hazzard WCKY Joe Sanders Vincent York Pat Bill Palmer Sonja Yeorgin Bobby Tucker Ray Noble WENR Lawson Y. M Glee Aartillo Baggiore Squire Hawkins News Room Frankie Masters Howard Lilly Mac Bob Lum and Abner Ted Fiorito Leonard Keller Wayne King the Hoofinghams Roy Maxon Jimmy Ward Anson Weeks Joe Haynes Shandor Violins Pollock Ben

Rumseyan Society Seeks Help From Congress

The Rumseyan Society asks West Virginia senators and representatives to back recognition of James Rumsey as the steamboat inventor and to oppose plans to name a Washington bridge for Robert Fulton.

Charleston West Virginia James Rumsey Rumseyan Society Washington Robert Pulton

G Men Inspect Bars for Stamp Compliance in Raid

Government agents continued visits to bars and beer parlors to check that every barrel and bottle bore the proper stamps. Names of those involved were not released. Penalties for first offenses are expected to be assessed, with license revocation if fines are not paid promptly.

Quake Strikes Formosa throbbing farms and rumor

A Formosan tremor caused light shocks in Taichu and offshore ships while police, medical and relief teams entered quake regions. The farming area suffered properties losses around 15 million Yen nearly five million USD. Formosa, an important agricultural island for rice sugar cane tea and jute, houses over four million people.

Taichu Taiwan Shizuoka Japan Formosa

Hollywood Firefighters Douse Threatening Laurel Canyon Blaze

Firefighters in Hollywood California battled a near disaster as a blaze on Laurel Canyon threatened hillside homes of film industry figures and neighbors. About three hundred Hollywood firemen CCC workers and civilians aided by last night’s effort to stamp out the fire endangering an exclusive residential district.

Hollywood Calif Laurel Canyon CCC

Guffey Bill Duction Sparks Committee Opposition

Many committeemen opposed federal ownership of mines and would back the bill only if that section were removed by the sub committee.

Guffey

Counterfeit Silver Reported in State

Counterfeit half-dollars are turning up in Princeton West Virginia. Officers said the first was given to a grocer and others have been passed in variety stores.

Princeton W. Va

Classified sentinel rates and example notice

Classified ad rates are 2¢ a word for the first insertion and 1¢ a word for each additional insertion. Minimum charge 45 cents. Each initial and each figure counts as a word. Example 421 is three words. Ads restricted by class and errors reported immediately. The Sentinel is not liable for more than one incorrect insertion. FOR RENT WANTED Woman about 30 to be housekeeper and care for a 7 year old boy. Apply Davis restaurant. Lost Wrist watch at ball game Saturday. Return to the Sentinel and receive reward.

Sentinel RENT Davis Restaurant the Sentinel

Use the Telephone More It Can Save Time Money and Energy

A vintage public notice urges readers to rely on telephone use to cut time and expenses. It highlights efficiency, energy savings, and cost benefits, promoting telecommunication as a practical everyday tool for households and businesses.

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