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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1935
Page
4
The editorial urges support for a citywide Salvation Army fundraising drive. It condemns federal policy, praises private industry, and calls on residents to contribute what they can to sustain the Christian social work and relief efforts in the community.
The Wheeling Intelligencer analyzes April 1935 as compared with April 1934, noting drops in bond sales, stock turnover, and new securities. Bank debts, carloadings, steel and pig iron output, cotton use, and construction contracts edge down, while electric power output rises. the piece questions the touted recovery and urges pause for reflection.
Tom Barnhouse, a veteran employee of the Grafton Sentinel for 32 years and one of the paper’s oldest workers, announced he will celebrate his 61st birthday on June 10 by continuing his tradition as the paper’s one-man band out on the street.
Six hundred dollars in dog taxes collected in Taylor county from January 1 to June 1, the best midyear total since 1931, were turned over to Sheriff Lee Bennett Saturday by County Assessor Ed N. Lock. Last year for the same period, $470 was collected.
President John L. Lewis argues that a productive island labor plan would spread work among capable workers and prevent a dole class. He proposes shortening the workweek toward a 20 to 28 hour range to balance labor availability and need. The piece begins a three-article series by Leslie Eichel on the Supreme Court and the Constitution.
In a tense exchange, Consuela and Stewart confront the impact of a gypsy companion on a young woman. Doug voices concern she’s being shaped into a constrainted life, while Stewart asserts the girl’s autonomy and independence. The dialogue reveals jealousy and a fight over fitting her into others’ expectations.
In a backstage scene at Cor room Goldie unveils a legal contract for next season to Consuelo amid roses and singing. Stewart lounges as tension and anticipation rise over future work with Eve and the Follies. Goldie hints at high talent and a pivotal career move for Consuelo.
A man presses a reluctant gypsy about signing a contract while teasing her with a fountain pen. She agrees after pressure, then questions being happy as the scene hints at loneliness and a promised continuation. The dialogue blends flirtation with looming separation as the pair discuss next year and future plans.
The record lists ten years of dog tax collections from Jan 1 to Dec 31, noting amounts for 1935 at $600, 1934 $470, 1933 $400, 1932 $200, 1931 $600, 1930 $550, 1929 $700, 1928 $300, 1927 $1,120, and 1926 $1,150, with a note that this year's totals match 1931 and are sent today to Sutton Construction.
E Williams and Mrs Iva Miller of Grafton were arrested Sunday on Grand Street for intoxication in public. arraigned before Justice Ona C Jefferys, found guilty, fined $1 plus costs. Arnold Boyles of the city also fined $1 and costs for operating a truck without proper registration, after claiming he forgot it at home. arrested by Constables Freeze and Gerard.
Thirty eight men were sent to Frederick Snare Corporation and Sutton Construction Company for the Tygart Valley river flood control project above Grafton City park. Office statistician Charles Englehardt of the National Reemployment Service disclosed the assignment, noting carpentry helpers and jack hammer operators among the workers.
Authorities considered demolishing the ruined Garden City of India at Quetta after a sequence of earthquakes to prevent disease. Debris would be dynamited to curb outbreaks and protect public health.
By virtue of a trust deed dated May 9, 1927 from A Thomas and Mabel Thomas to W Merle Watkins trustee, recorded in Taylor County WV, the sale of the property in Block 13 Brownlow Place Residence Suburb is set at the county courthouse at one o'clock, under terms of sale specified by W Merle.
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