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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1935
Page
6
Mayor E Otto Waugh complains of growing abuse of the 60 minute parking limit by Grafton drivers. He notes no fines have been issued since the new rules, but warns enforcement may begin if violations continue. He cites fire hazards and business impacts from double parking on Main Street and urges citizen cooperation.
The article notes observers questioned whether the new deal would push for a constitutional amendment granting federal power over economic and social issues. President Roosevelt again declined to outline any such plans, leaving the future of the recovery act unresolved and awaiting what comes next.
The House Ways and Means Committee will resume a Senate passed NRA extension to 914 months by Friday. A continuing NRA agency would enforce codes while other agencies like alcohol control and electric home and farm authority may be revived in a stopgap, with the president seeking public sentiment before final decisions. Senator Harrison said the president is studying the proposal and wants to extend the NRA to observe industry shifts and wage trends.
The Guffey bill seeks broad reforms including a national coal reserve and a provision regulating bituminous coal production that affects interstate commerce. Backers plan to move the measure after the Wheeler utilities bill, despite Supreme Court limits on regulating industries tied to interstate commerce.
Martha Currey of Shinnston died after a weeklong illness at her home. Born March 17 1867 in Harmony Grove, she was the widow of E J Currey and a Harmony Grove Baptist Church member. Funeral at Harmony Grove church Friday at 11, Rev J W Bonner officiating. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by stepson William J Currey and brother Jackson Brown of Tunnelton.
Week-old Alice Captaia, daughter of A. J. and Bessie Watkins Boyce, died yesterday at 5 PM at the family home in Blueville. Private funeral services were conducted at 2 PM today at the home with burial in Wesley Chapel cemetery.
The Grafton Kiwanis club in the New Blen Avon hotel pledged more than 70 dollars to the Salvation Army drive during last night’s meeting. Rev. D. F. Desist, chaplain at the State Industrial School for Boys at Pruntytown, praised the Kiwanis effort to obtain books for reform school inmates and noted boys hid books in their pockets to read during noon work breaks. Townspeople may donate books by contacting Kiwanis members or Rev. Desist.
Taylor county Klan No. 85 votes a resolution urging boycott of foreign made goods. It cites rising imports from Japan and negative impact on American potteries and glass plants, risking unemployment and reduced tax revenue in Grafton and West Virginia.
A Tacoma house near nine year old George Weyerhaeuser’s home is described by authorities as possibly used by his kidnapers to shadow his movements before the abduction. A photo shows the view from an upstairs window of the deer ed house.
The resolution urges West Virginia residents to refrain from buying items made in foreign countries and pledges to send copies to the Klan and national headquarters to protect local jobs. It mentions Taylor County Klan No 85 and appeals to Americans to join the effort.
More than 200 Baltimore and Ohio railroad employees and friends gathered at Moose Hall in Clarksburg for a cooperative traffic meeting sponsored by the Woman's Division. Speakers included J. M. Scott, general superintendent of the West Virginia district, urging employee cooperation to better serve the public. Local officials and guests from Grafton attended, with music from two East View bands and a piano solo by R. H. Cline.
Tacoma dispatch reports detectives and federal agents pressing to crack the George Weyerhaeuser kidnapping case after a ransom bill appeared in eastern Oregon. A former Portland bootlegger is sought as a possible suspect described by the nine year old victim as a kidnapper. Authorities remained tight lipped on whether DOJ operatives are involved.
War department proposed 27 457 590 for 41 projects at army posts in Hawaii Canal Zone and other states plus another 27 854 733 in relief funds. State highway departments receive 4 000 000 more for road and grade crossing projects with detailed programs required before work begins. West Virginia to receive 4 000 000 for highway work and grade crossing elimination with 2 231 412 for construction and 2 077 937 for grade crossings.
Washington representatives of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars agreed to press for delaying the cash bonus campaign until the next congressional session. London reports the Duke of Manchester won an appeal overturning a May conviction on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses.
Mr W S West of Martins Ferry Ohio says years of stomach distress and sour gas ended after using Indo-Vin He reports digestion improved and meals now agree with him He endorses Indo-Vin and notes it is available at Grafton Drug and Chemical Co and other druggists.
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