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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1935

Page

4

Factional Bickering Over West Virginia Relief Director

The piece reports on a rift between the Rump and Neely Holt Bittner factions in West Virginia Democracy over Witcher McCullough’s temporary appointment as director of federal relief programs. Governor Kump criticizes federal agents raiding state offices for talent, fearing loss of experienced state workers.

Neely-Holt-Bittner West, Virginia Witcher McCullough McCullough Neely West Virginia Congress Kump

John Marshall centenary reflections on his courts and era

A New York Times essay honors John Marshall by recalling his long tenure as chief justice since 1801 and his role in shaping constitutional balance. It contrasts partisan attacks with Marshall's enduring influence and cites landmark rulings like Dartmouth College and McCulloch v Maryland while urging historical perspective.

New York Times John Marshall Marshall Supreme Court Wor Wis Jefferson Jackson John Washington NRA Supreme Bench Dartmouth College McCulloch Maryland

Demagogy on rugged individualism sparks West Virginia debate

Young Democrats in St Louis denounce Hoover era rugged individualism as a system that excuses starvation and rewards merit, contrasting with self help liberty. The report lists county valuations for stars like Fairbanks Rogers Lloyd Barthelmess Bennett Swanson Shearer Harding Mix and more, noting shifts from prior years.

Cainnesaua News Young Rush D. Holt United States West Virginia St. Louis Herbert Hoover Washington George

Shanghai Romance Turns into Naval Ballroom Drama

After a whirlwind romance Val Preston marries Lia Garenne then faces a tangle of loyalties. Lia seeks status at Cordray’s masked ball while Val wrestles jealousy over Janice Edding. A nightclub misstep, a late night party, and a reckless road trip lead to reflection on duty and restraint aboard the Yard.

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Movie Idols Valuations See Shifts From Prior Year

The article notes changes in values for film stars and related assets. Mae West is assessed with about $4,600 in mostly jewelry, Joan Crawford’s valuation is more than double, and Charles Chaplin shows an assessed total of $2,692,490 down from $3,051,220 last year. The totals for the page rise to $96,010 versus $65,965 prior year in some categories and discuss stocks and bonds as part of the overall valuations.

Douglas Fairbanks High Seas William P. Rogers Fim Mae West Joan Crawford Charles Kaplin Ofth Claus Supreme Court Charles West Executive Mansion Capitol Hi Antient

Lobbyists and Roosevelts Third-Party Debate Spreads

A Washington dispatch outlines five lobbyist classes from lawyers to administration handlers and their influence on policy. In New York the Roosevelt third party maneuver falters as Republicans weigh candidates like Nye and La Follette, debating tax and tariff changes to steer the nation.

Central Press New York East 45Th Street Leslie Eichel Roose Velt Ly Ha Wis Roosevelt Nye

Bankruptcy notice and coal bids in Taylor County

In the Northern District of West Virginia Loren Hoffman doing business as Arctic Club Ice Cream Company is bankrupt. The first meeting of creditors is set for July 26 1935 at 10 30 am in Grafton. Also Taylor County Board of Education invites coal bids for county schools due by August 10 noon at the Grafton Banking and Trust Building.

Northern District OF West Virginia Loren Hoff- Man Arctic Club Ice Cream Company Grafton Taylor and District A. d Loren Hoffman O. EB. Wyckoff O.E Taylor County Board of Education Grafton Banking & Trust E. G. Kuhn

Kiwanians Dine at Dorsey Coles in Pleasant Creek

The Grafton Kiwanis club held a summer dinner meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs Dorsey Cole on Pleasant Creek. The gathering featured fried chicken and a wide array of trimmings as the club planned summer programs and budget preparations for Riverside schools with continued band and playground activities.

Grafton Kiwanis Club Dorsey Cole Pleasant Creek Riverside W&td E.G. Kuhn Kuhn

Community charity program includes music night

A local charity program featured a humorous musical reading and several vocal numbers performed by several young ladies of the community. Dr. Alden Beagle and Dr. J J Kaufman coordinated the arrangements for the affair.

Alden Beagle J. J. Kaufman

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