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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1936
Page
4
Voluntary letters to the editor may be published freely if they avoid libel and are for general interest, must be signed by the author, and carried by the author’s signature. Also notes national advertising reps and a biblical quotation about doing the Father’s will.
The piece details duplicated props including a Lindbergh heart device and a tipping table, plus a plot centered on the Camden ruby. It follows Dr. Carrel era experiments, actors Karloff and Cortez, and a jewel tale spanning London to Rome with Nell Morley’s murder, Barrimore heirs, and a treasure’s dangerous lure. Margalo Younger observes as Cary Maughan and Van Every discuss the roving gem.
The piece argues a third federal judge in West Virginia is being pushed by Senator Neely through a House bill. It alleges the plan reduces accountability and would simply replace an existing judge if vacancies arise, with Herman Guy Kump speculated as the likely appointee to the new post.
The Wheeling Intelligencer reports Senator Neely pushed a measure to appoint a third federal judge in West Virginia without creating a new district. Judges Baker and McClintic would still preside, with the new judge serving as a spare, but vacancies would not be filled if the third seat is vacant or the new judge leaves, ensuring continued patronage regardless of political shifts.
A Morgantown Post opinion piece argues Marion Zioncheck’s public outbursts should be seen as individual acts outside Congress. It counters sensational coverage and urges voters to revoke lawmakers’ privilege to act rashly at taxpayers’ expense in November.
The Chicago Tribune notes Boss Farley’s remark mocking a prairie state as a political misstep. New Yorkers, especially Farley, overlook prairie voters who prize balanced budgets and integrity. Voters in prairie states will decide, praising a governor who respects common standards.
In Rocca delle Caminate Italy on June 5 two dictators Mussolini and Schuschnigg held talks on Austria's diplomatic stance with Czechoslovakia and Poland and Austria's future role in League of Nations discussions of the Italo Ethiopian war. Pert and Starhemberg are referenced in the briefing.
A Warner Bros. film starring Boris Karloff opens at Dixie Theatre Sunday billed as an entirely new murder mystery. The plot follows the resurrection of a man who returns to identify his frame-up and crooks who wronged him. The movie mirrors sensational death revival claims linked to Dr. Robert Cornish and Dr. Alexis Carrel.
RKO’s I Dream Too Much promises opera on screen with Lily Pons, who is expected to shine not only as a coloratura singer but also as actress and comedienne. The film features arias from Lakme and Rigoletto, plus light musical numbers.
A review praises a young singer for her film potential and operatic warmth. The piece touts her Caro Nome performance, the lush tone, and the film's romantic plot about a singer and a poor composer, noting the three day engagement starts Sunday. In Oak Hill the mayor announces delayed police chief selection until July 6 to settle disputes.
Charles Ball 12 dies after slipping and falling under a freight train near Bluefield. Railroad officials report he lost his footing and was struck by wheels.
Lightning struck the barn of M. F. Raines in Princeton on June 6, setting the roof ablaze and killing a sheep. Firefighters battled the blaze and prevented spread to surrounding structures. Local residents assisted, noting no other livestock harmed.
June 5 Magistrate Ira E. Briers ordered W H Harmon held for grand jury under $1 000 bond on a charge of striking Oscar Rakes on the head with an automobile crank.
The congregation of St Patrick's church held a reception for Rt. Rev. Bishop John J. Swint of Wheeling, formerly pastor of the church.
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