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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1939
Page
4
A lengthy letter argues parking rules are a symptom of deeper issues in city governance. The writer urges courteous enforcement, removal of obstacles on Main Street, and open ear for citizen suggestions to improve order, safety, and planning, warning against punitive policing and bureaucratic indifference.
A fragment from the Cumberland Times recalls a World War I era tale told by an American Legion member. The anecdote references gas and trench experiences from 1918, reflecting wartime memories amid Memorial Day recollections.
Morgantown Post reports that warnings mount over declining population due to aging. Vital stats show mortality near a floor and future deaths may rise as the demographic shifts. Metropolitan Life statisticians say birth excess over death underestimates true growth potential and current birth rates depend on youthful ages where normality is low.
The author argues that under current fertility and mortality, the present generation will not reproduce itself. With an excess of births over deaths now, the population surplus will shrink and may become a deficit as repro ages pass. Economic improvement could raise birth rates, but many families still deem more than two children excessive, limiting any rebound.
The Bureau of Public Roads submitted to Congress a plan for a national highway system envisaging 26,700 miles of interconnected routes. East coast to Pacific and north to south corridors would traverse major cities via low traffic arteries. President Roosevelt supports the move, aiming to modernize roads and boost vehicle performance nationwide.
Princeton June 7 Scott Okes aged 86 longtime farmer near Dunns died of paralysis after a long, quiet life in agriculture. He lived in the Dunns area for decades and was known for his steady work on the family farm.
Mid 19th century narrative recounts the Confederate defeat near Philippi, Garnett killed July 18 at Rich Mountain, Morris leading 4 000 Federals to Carrick's Ford, Garnett's fall triggers Confederate withdrawal from northwestern Virginia, with Grafton hospital and battlefield trophies noted along the way.
A youth making his first solo flight landed 18 miles north of Philadelphia after a 10 hour training stint from Camden. He survived on two chocolate bars and a few sandwiches. Captain Astman Bjartmars of the trawler Villanova reported the flier suffered shock and exhaustion. Authorities consider fines up to 4000 dollars and possible license revocation for unlawful use of the plane and equipment.
G.O.P. victors sweep Webster Springs and Morgantown areas with reelections and write-in ballots affecting mayoralties. Ken neth White reelected in Webster Springs. Juanita Delamere gains only three votes. Morgantown, Wood, Madison go Republican while Democrats regain control in several counties. A write-in mayoral win occurs in Athens amid court challenges. John M. Bailey defeats Holdren for mayor in another town.
Election results show Democrats and Republicans vying for mayor and council seats across towns. In Clendenin J M Haddox led Democrat opponents by one vote. Morgantown elected Republicans to all five council posts. Lewisburg re elected W W Foster to a sixth mayoral term. Princeton swung to H J Thompson restoring GOP control. Dunbar and Richwood also favored Republicans in mayoral and council races. Madison approved Sunday movies and skating while Democrats carried Man defeating G C Damron and sweeping council candidates.
Bluefield city directors on June 7 decided to float a $56,000 bond issue to finance continuation of the city's WPA street program under current public works project.
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