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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1932
Page
4
A long dispatch chronicles John D Rockefeller Jr and others debating the repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment amid Prohibition concerns. It notes Rockefeller's shift, the impact on wets and dries, and broader political ramifications including fiscal and social effects.
Leads Chile Revolt Coffey of Wheeling age eighty six and Dr L F Arne of Uniontown, a past national commander, arrive with about ten more of the 80 Civil War veterans in the state. Officers will be elected, a sightseeing trip and banquet with Governor Conley. a parade Wednesday night honor guards in Union Army uniforms.
A reflection on a destitute family discovered in possession of ten sacks of Red Cross flour. The piece argues against condemning relief agencies for the lapse while recognizing the agencies face vast tasks and urging continued effort despite the family's excess.
Alfred Taylor notes in his State Sentinel that none of six prominent Democrats who backed the progressive 1931 House record won in the recent primary. Prominent figures sought governor attorney general secretary of state auditor and other top posts but were turned down, leaving the Democratic party in a difficult position.
A 4000 veteran army faced leadership split as they moved toward Washington. Earlier groups split across states with some continuing through Delaware and others assembling in Pennsylvania. Veterans from Racine Illinois and Los Angeles joined, while Rev. James R. Cox offered to present their demands to Hoover and Congress. Clarksburg hosted 104 Indiana marchers aided by the VFW before continuing toward the capital.
Twenty three members of the Grand Army of the Republic were bivouacked in Clarksburg for the first day of their 59th annual encampment. Commander Koffey praised posts for endurance despite reduced numbers as J T McCombs of Moundsville joined the resolutions committee. Veterans, led by Boy Scouts, were quartered in hotels and homes amid a reception for allied groups including the Daughters of Union Veterans and the Ladies of the Grand Army.
In Taylor County West Virginia the circuit court holds in June 1932 a divorce suit Eliza Malone plaintiff v Benjamin Malone defendant in chancery. The defendant not resident of this state is ordered to appear within one month after first publication to protect his interest. The order is to be published in the Grat ton Sentinel. Teste Frank M Hollis Clerk. Samples Attorney for Plaintiff. June 7 14 21 26.
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