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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1934
Page
4
Grafton West Virginia notices provide subscription prices, postal details, and contact lines for the newspaper offices. Includes business and editorial departments, mailing information, Associated Press note, and advertising rate guidance.
The piece cites Isaiah 9 6 and notes a total vote of 342 660, just 3 000 less than Governor Conley in 1928. It argues that Republicans in West Virginia performed well amid unemployment and economic woes and predicts a stronger showing in the general election this fall.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer reflects on the failed promise that war would end wars. Seventeen years after World War I began, armies grow, budgets rise, and rivalries persist. Yet there is growing doubt about war as a tool for national aims and rising support for disarmament and pacifism.
The Spencer Times Record notes vast Republican voting strength across county state and nation. It cites more than 16 million GOP voters in the last general election and argues the party remains the strongest minority in American history despite defeats. It compares 1932 results to Coolidge 1924 and 1928 governor races, highlighting enduring Republican support and defeating Democratic leadership.
The piece argues Americans will not revert to older controls. It contrasts two paths forward: European bureaucratic dictatorship versus the American liberty with regulated but liberal economy. It questions pushes for compulsory measures and vows the United States will stay free amid global dictatorship pressures.
The Spencer Times-Record mocks Democratic praise of Literary Digest straw poll results on Roosevelt's first year. It argues the poll is a poor gauge of public sentiment and criticizes the economy policies labeled as such, calling the press grasping at straws.
Prosecuting Attorney Holt said office records did not always balance with bank cash deposits or the initial accounts ledger. He noted cash stubs and individual ledgers often matched, but cash book totals did not align.
Weather and market notes warn of higher staple prices due to cold and heat trends. Pears peaches butter eggs fruits and vegetables show varied supplies. Georgia peaches and Washington crops promise later in summer. An A&P kitchen menu features broiled steak onions baked potatoes green beans tomato salad melon plate and coffee or milk. Community notices include a finance examination testimony and local social visits.
Newburg celebrated its approaching centennial with historical notes tracing Washington's Paul from Pennsylvania in 1835 to the town's naming in 1854. Early newspapers, the Independent and Newburg Herald, had brief existences since their 1880 and 1881 beginnings. The piece also covers a class reunion in Baltimore, a YP Bible class meeting at the Methodist Episcopal church, officer elections, and a lawn fete held Saturday night at a local home, with attendees listed.
Howard H Holt announces candidacy for Republican nomination to represent the 11th District comprising Marion Monongalia and Taylor counties. He respectfully submits his name for consideration and solicits votes and support from Republican voters in Grafton West Virginia. Dated May 31, 1934.
A beach crowd expressed strong discontent at new bathing suit regulations announced by the mayor. Residents argued the rules came too late for many who had already purchased trunks at local stores, casting a critical light on the timing and impact of the guidance.
Stephen Miklos a five year old boy from Sharon Pennsylvania was found today by searchers after four hours of wandering near a suburban golf course. He was uninjured and explained I got lost while separated from a group of children who had gone to catch minnows.
On June 8 at 10:00 A M at the front door of Taylor County Court House the estate of PF. 8 Suddarth deceased offers personal property for sale. Items include medical instruments X ray books medical supplies office furniture stock in Fort Brand Coal Co Taylor County Bank Tygarts Valley Traction Co Grafton etc with cash on all under 100 and interest to be paid on secured notes.
In Little Rock on June 4 the case for a rehearing of the poison murder conviction of Shank proceeds as the attorney general faces deadlines for briefs. Shank was sentenced to death for the killings of Alvin Colley, his wife, and two children at a Benton woods picnic last August. the supreme court upheld the verdict and sentence.
Telegraphs presented to the trade commission show Henry L. Doherty of Cities Service urged Charles E. Mitchell of National City to oppose financing a $20 million gas pipeline loan. Doherty claimed the loan would "smash rates" and demoralize the natural gas business, though Mitchell reportedly approved it and the pipeline was built.
The British government cabled its war debt communications to Ambassador Sir Ronald Lindsay in Washington. The note to President Roosevelt tonight is understood to propose a token payment under coins to spare Britain the stigma of default.
New York June 4 stocks found a few friends today and prices firmed moderately though overall activity remained quiet. The session saw many speculators in a watchful waiting stance, mirroring last week’s cautious mood amid dull trading conditions.
George B. Cutler age 41 of South Wheeling died from a shotgun wound yesterday. Assistant Prosecutor W C Piper said Mrs Watt and her husband Mahlon Watt will be charged with the slaying.
In Charleston on June 4 the Kanawha River claimed two lives over the weekend. Clinton Lee, 14, of South Charleston, drowned near South Charleston while trying to swim to shore after the rowboat he was in started sinking. two other youths and a girl were rescued by lock six employees. Howard Kinsolvin, 26, a motorman from Shrewsbury, drowned while ming at Coalburg.
In Baltimore in June two young men James Wychyl aged 21 and Dunlap Pitus aged 22 died in a car crash. State police Corporal C W Cubbage reported the coupe struck a tree, the engine collapsed toward the seat, the gasoline tank broke and gasoline spilled over both men, igniting instantly.
A car plunged over an embankment near Glen Jean last night killing driver John W. Brown age 45, a Beckley store clerk. He was decapitated.
Belington officials and A Beyser received a company letter stressing filtered water as essential for the filtration plant. Mayor Howard Price stated the town will mobilize 2,000,000 gallons daily to rush construction and ensure steady water use for the industrial Rayon plant in Belington.
Inspector Harper and Detective Lafferty oversee a Powhatan Terrace murder scene as snow slows tracks and clues. Detected tensions rise among officers while Mrs Dufresne remains elusive via Creighton Morlock contact. a crank letter killer may be dead.
Detective Harper and butler Andrews inspect a mansion bedchamber on Powhatan Terrace where a presumed corpse bears artificial features and a real Dufresne identity is questioned. Harper orders cold air and stimulants for the man, while plans to reveal the room as found unfold with a messy, dramatic crime scene.
A miner named Karmos, 36, was killed when a Greyhound bus collided with a Columbus to Philadelphia line vehicle on a suburban highway near Philadelphia. Authorities investigated the crash and reported the fatality at the scene.
Annapolis June 4. Senny Don Augustin Acevedo Fe ilu first secretary of the Republic legation at Washington and Erskine McGuire of the legation drowned while swimming in the South River near Annapolis Sunday afternoon. Mrs McGuire saw them go down and said it looked as if one went to help the other after stepping into a hole. Bodies were recovered by Eastport fishermen using grappling hooks.
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