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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1935

Page

6

Youth Thrown Out of Town After Street Crime

George Moser an 18 year old from Washington DC was ordered to leave town after being found guilty of stealing Mrs Sally Williams watch from the Nutter home. He was arrested by city officers and jailed overnight before trial. The report also promotes a free junior and senior life saving course with daytime and evening sessions, including a coupon for enrollment and details on fees and certificates.

George Moser Washington, D. C Catherine Nutter Lincoln Street Ona C. Jefferys Sally Williams Atso Nutter Mosser Harry Batson Williams Sarah Ann Malone Country Club Road Moser Grafton Washington

Junior Life Saving Course Opens For Juniors

Juniors over 12 may enroll in a ten hour junior life saving course with exam. Applicants must be 12 or older and pass the swimmer's test. The American Red Cross examiners conduct the junior test, and a junior certificate is awarded upon success. The junior emblem on bathing suits is optional to wear.

Collins Charles Marshall Degard Park Bathing Beach Blair Hill Grafton Bath House American Red Cross

Large CCC camp enrollment from Taylor county youths

Twenty seven Taylor county youths left Grafton for the CCC camp at Paris the largest local enlistment of reforestation workers. 27 passed the first physical amid a 28 planned allotment. a second medical exam will determine full admission.

Taylor County Grafton CCC Paris West Virginia Relief Administration W. D. Frey WVRA Brooks Reed Harry Cox Jewel Barney Joe Seboria Arnold Biano William Boyles William Martin Mike Pasko Merle Watkins Clarence Cox Wallace Marple Lawrence Whitehair Leman Cain James Roy Lester Austin Roy Digman Theodore Robinson Leonard Newman Claude Ford Gordon Bland Everett Facemeyer William McAfee Louie Biano Arthur Ashby Adair Kennedy Chester Miller William Layman Richard Watson

Cod liver oil injuries in herbivores raise questions on dosage

Reports show too much cod liver oil injuring rabbits sheep guinea pigs and goats with severe effects even at doses sometimes advised for farm animals and children. Authors urge further tests noting results lack direct bearing on practical feeding.

Terre Haute Labor Strike Eases After Guarded Calm

Crowds dispersed as normal conditions expected to resume. Taylor estimates 22 000 workers in the general strike and calls for return to jobs. Union officials of the stamping mill union press for a closed shop while 600 members remain on strike. Conciliators Richardson and Scheck held a four hour talk with Columbian company officials. Imported guards cited as provocation for the strike and newspaper publication resumes under military protection. Governor McNutt and Adjutant General Straub to decide on relaxing military control after reports from Brig. Gen. DePrez.

Terre Haute Taylor Stamping Mill Union Charles L. Richardson Washington Harry E. Scheck Chicago Columbian Company C. B. Gorby The Paul V. McNutt

Lias sought counsel on numbers selling after prison release

Oldham testified that Lias came to him for advice in late July or early August 1933 after his release from federal prison and stated that revenue discussions followed. Lias' representative, as late as 1935, contended he was not in the numbers selling business.

Lias Oldham

Testimony Relays Advice to Broker Over Income

Oldham testified that he told the man if he had no income he need not worry and should explain to agents or have them come to see him. The remark suggests guidance given during an inquiry into financial matters and the role of the witness in advising the subject.

Oldham

Coal Freight Rates Clash Over Regional Advantages

The public service commission will argue that relief from current conditions requires striking down preferential rates for southern operators. Richard J. Beamish, with Paul F. Fickenscher, will present the case for Pennsylvania Coal & Coke against the Pennsylvania Railroad and others at the Interstate Commerce Commission. The price contrast shows Clearfield district coal to New York priced at 2.67 per ton over 693 miles, versus southern coal to Boston via Hampton Roads at 2.52 per ton over 981 miles.

Public Service Commission Richard J. Beamish Paul F. Fickenscher Rate New York Interstate Commerce Commission Pennsylvania Coal & Coke Company Pennsylvania Railroad Company Pasahontas New River Field Hampton Roads Boston Pennsylvania

Edison Electric Institute official testifies over Wheeler-Rayburn bill

Carpenter of Texas utility testified the company spent 3266 dollars for telegrams to congressmen opposing the Wheeler-Rayburn bill. He said he urged talking to consumers and security holders about the bill’s bad effect on the company and Texas. He denied instructing employees to pay, noting telegram costs were charged to operating expenses. He disclosed 12232 dollars spent on preparing his House Interstate Commerce Committee statement, plus a 20000 dollar annual salary, and a 1467 dollar first tip with a 1935 dollar second tip for him and aides.

Texas Utility Edison Electric Institute Carpenter Texas Black Molyreaux Washington House Interstate Commerce Committee

Clarksburg Seeks Return of Campbell Commandant Couple

Civic groups and private citizens in Clarksburg petition for the return of Commandant and Mrs. John Campbell who led Salvation Army headquarters here for years. Commandant E. E. Pickering has been moved. The Campbells are now in Grafton.

Clarksburg John Campbell Salvation Army E. E. Pickering Grafton

Glenn's Pain-Well Tonic Praised by Satisfied User

A testimonial from W C Riley of Grafton Wisconsin claims Glenn's Pain-Well Tonic relieved long standing illness. He describes prior remedies failing and says after taking the tonic he could eat sleep and feel better.

Glenn W. C. Riley W. Main St Grafton

W. E. Robinson Furnaces Vacuum Cleaned Roofing Spouting

W. E. Robinson advertises furnace cleaning and roofing services at 154 Latrobe Street since 1913. Offers vacuum cleaning, spouting, and repair work. Call shop or residence for service. Local business tones and industry specifics reflect early 20th century trade ads.

W. E. Robinson Latrobe Street

Flood Devastates Regions Along Yangtze River

Five million people face dire floods as dykes near Hanyant Lake fail and waters rise eight feet. Yangtze runoff drops little, but relief remains distant across five provinces. Authorities warn losses will be enormous and lasting, with relief agencies seeking international aid.

Hanyant Lake Shantung-Kiangsu Yangtze Lief United States

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