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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1935
Page
7
Krause Greater Shows open in Blueville next Monday with a tented exhibit featuring Willie's Museum and Deep Sea Collection. It promises tiger fish and many devil fish, a vast shell display, and a lecturer to answer questions, plus a packed midway with The Flying Le Vans and other attractions drawing crowds nightly.
Reports indicate the Ethiopian commission refused to accept any recall of its body. Informants say authorities would not reveal the exact nature of the instructions but stressed firmness in stance. Government officials reiterated a position against altering the body’s composition.
A government critic expressed disappointment at Britain's ban on arms exports to Italy and Ethiopia. Officials argued the ban puts Ethiopia at a definite disadvantage since it has no arms factories, while Italy can meet munition needs.
E. K. Way a Rosemont resident was rushed to Elkins Memorial hospital after a coal fall at Reppert Coal mines left him with a broken left arm. He was caught between cars and will receive further treatment at home in Rosemont.
Storms battered Connellsville Punxsutawney and Venango county causing street floods, cellar inundation and weakened foundations. Manoring Creek overflow forced fifty girls from a YWCA camp while the Allegheny near Franklin rose to a foot above normal. Cloud bursts inundated Venango County with river levels rising.
A dense listing of evening radio programs across stations KDKA WGN WJZ WAVE WHAS and others with a parade of show titles hosts and orchestras spanning 5:30 to midnight plus a boasted RCA tube sale offering discounted tube numbers and an extra 10 percent on sets. The schedule features NBC CBS and ABC networks including the Singing Lady Uncle Fara Amos n Andy Lum and Abner and various musical acts with detailed times and performers.
The author explores Lovers In The People's Enemy crime in all its eccentricities. He previously penned astute texts on Chicago crime including Rattling the Cup on Chicago Crime The Snatch Racket and Chicago Surrenders.
The People's Enemy plays at the Opera House tonight, a timely action drama about racket bosses dodging income tax. Written by Edward Dean Sullivan, a crime writer with extensive police and underworld ties, the film follows Uncle Sam's pursuit of illicit earnings.
The play produced by Robert Prong, credited to Ben Hecht and Rose Caylor, starts tonight at the Strand Theater starring Lew Ayres and Claire Trevor.
Strands presents Naughty Marietta as a major film adventure musical set to Victor Herbert score. Hollywood musicians recall the challenge of pairing war and romance with historical drama, calling it among the five greatest American operettas.
A long-lost daughter who wandered into the forest is said to have returned to her parents after escaping a deadly fate. The tale appears in the July 28 issue of the American Weekly, sold with the Baltimore Sunday American.
Weston officials and the Lewis County Medical Society plan immunizing 1500 school pupils against typhoid smallpox and diphtheria. The effort is organized by the city Parent Teachers associations to protect students ahead of the new school term.
First National Pictures presents a thriller starring James Cagney at the New Dixie Theatre Sunday. The film follows the United States government against nation’s master criminals with Cagney portraying the notorious G Man who ensnares a mob boss nicknamed the Big Shot, in a tale drawn from famous headlines.
Grace warned rigid PWA enforcement could cut into the 4 billion public works funds while steel imports surged. He cited May wage averages of 65.5 cents in the United States versus 25 cents in England 17 in Belgium and 29 in Germany. The American Iron and Steel Institute said imports in the first five months of 1935 were 65 percent higher than a year earlier even as domestic production grew less than 8.5 percent.
Pursuant to a 1935 deed and assignment, H. R. Parrish, trustee, will sell at public auction on August 19, 1935 at 2 pm the personal property of the Cafeteria Court restaurant at 227 West Main Street Grafton Taylor County. Items include 15 dining tables 49 chairs desks a safe cash register ice box water cooler three electric fans hat racks mirror coffee urn steam table victrola and records gas range water heater refrigerator cooking utensils trays dishes spoons knives and forks and related appliances. Cash terms. Bond and security filed July 25 1995 by the trustee per law. FRANK BENNETT Clerk. July 26 August 2 9 16.
The combined choirs of Elkins and Grafton Christian churches will lead old time hymns at the local Christian church Sunday evening. Rev. B. E. Hanes pastors both churches. A large audience is expected. An electric fan will keep the room comfortable. Mr. Hanes will preach a sermon aimed at boys, girls, and young people.
Grafton Fire Department personnel, bored with idle duties, are building ten dinner tables with benches on both sides for parkgoers. After a coat of green paint, the benches will be placed in Grafton Park for public use.
Classified Sentinel outlines rates two cents per word for the first insertion and one cent for each additional insertion, minimum charge 45 cents, words include numbers, entries must be consecutive in regular style. For Rent furnished house five rooms and bath at 612 Maple Avenue, phone 680-1. error reporting encouraged.
Taylor County Court to pass on delinquent tax lists prepared by Sheriff Lee Bennett meets Monday morning. Prosecutor named by President Roosevelt to press $25,000,000 to $50,000,000 oil recovery lawsuits against Standard Oil. restoration of oil funds also sought. Associate Justice John M. Preston of the California Supreme Court pictured above. Frank Bennett, court clerk, reported.
The Shomas Tyson and Brothers thank friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during illness and death of our beloved mother Mrs Ida Jones. Grateful for car donations and floral tributes. May God bless all.
The family of Henry L. Boyce expresses gratitude for the kindness and sympathy shown during illness and death. They especially thank those who lent cars and sent floral offerings. Mrs. Henry Boyce and family appreciate the support.
An advertisement extols Clements Tonic as a safe stimulant improving blood, nerves, appetite, and energy. It promises noticeable results within three days with a 2 tablets three times daily regimen, sold at Grafton Drug & Chemical Co with a money back guarantee.
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