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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1935
Page
3
The Sentinel invites young readers to request a new Etta Kett cut-out paper doll by artist Paul Robinson. He plans another Bud Kett doll with fancy costumes and a gown and cape strip. Send feedback to print the idea.
Wedding notice from The Sentinel details the marriage of Miss Betty Crawford of Fairmont to John Evans. The service was at 10 AM in Fairmont’s First Church with Rev George Vans officiating. The bride and groom plan a honeymoon trip to Washington.
Cameron Ralston of Washington and Jefferson College told Rotary members in Washington Pa that crime costs the United States 25 to 30 billion dollars annually in protection, punishment, and negative enterprises. He warned that America is in a moral slump and that many leaders ignore rising organized crime as they pursue community service roles.
The speaker decries society’s half gods of money and materialism, urging leaders to serve communities morally. He cites Chicago crime under Mayor Thompson and Detour by Mayor Cermak, explaining gang control from precincts to judges, urging Rotarians to live in service and oppose negative literature. Guests Franklin Shaw and John R. Fincher attend.
Mrs Mildred Rohrbaugh of Grafton was admitted to Grafton City hospital for a major operation yesterday. Walter A Wood of Fetterman district is summoned as a petit juror for the U S district court in Elkins convening June 24. Billy Fisher, WVU student, spent the 30th with his mother Mrs Rhea Fisher. Mr and Mrs John Henderson and son Charles of Baltimore arrived Memorial Day to visit L N Knight on West Main street and will return Sunday morning. Miss Rebecca Bailey, WVU student, spent the 30th with Mr and Mrs T W Heironimus. St Miss Sue Rogers, Fairmont State College student, is spending vacation at home. Mrs Elwood Jones and son Junior of Moundsville are visiting. Mr and Mrs H A Korte of Fairmont were visiting Mrs J B Korte of Maple avenue. P K Stanford of Pittsburgh is visiting friends in the city. Bernard Phillips of Pittsburgh has been visiting friends here. Miss Josephine Devers of Bellaire Ohio is visiting with Mr and Mrs Marion Skaggs during the holidays.
Mrs. Juanita Harden, campaign chairman, announced the Moose Home banquet Monday evening aims to raise 1400 dollars for next year's Salvation Army work. The reception committee includes Mrs. O. J. Fleming, Mrs. W. A. Beavers Sr., Mrs. Anna Campbell, Miss Ruby Bonafield, and Miss Genevieve Hayden. Decoration committee: Mrs. Finley Barber, Mrs. R. P. Bell, Mrs. Nathan Hall, Mrs. J. M. Riffe, Mrs. Harley.
Mrs. Harden urges invitees to respond promptly as a pep banquet gathers leading citizens from Sawyer, Mrs. Freda Grow, and Mrs. Zena Deane. The event features a speakers table and carefully arranged music, with no charge for dinner, reflecting a true citywide gathering of clubs and officials.
Charles Boyce of Blueville was arrested by Constable John Gerard for intoxication on Main Street May 30. He appeared before Justice Ona C. Jefferys, was tried, and the case was continued until 4 p.m. today.
The article outlines President Roosevelt’s stance on NRA repeal and constitutional amendment. Advisers discuss strategy to show no effective legislation without amending the Constitution. Roosevelt meets with Senators La Follette Byrnes and Wagner to push social security Wagner labor and AAA changes while delaying NRA action. The Liberty League clashes with Senator Robinson over states rights as Jouett Shouse comments.
A committee battles Holt's Senate seat, arguing invalid election due to not meeting the 30 year constitutional requirement. West Virginia attorneys Grant P. Hall Thomas J. Barrett and George H. Williams represent Hatfield supporters resisting Holt, noting Hatfield's bid was perfunctory with no precedent for voiding the result.
Father Coughlin denounces municipal interference as he asserts a constitutional right to speak and resist actions by a local board. A lease application for a June 1 start is requested in the name of a religious entity, with hints of a planned public speech following a board decision.
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