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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1936

Page

5

Spanish Official Slain President Shot in Malaga

Antonio Romano, 62, president of the Malaga provincial parliament and leading socialist, was assassinated today in Malaga. Street fighting erupted between socialist and syndicalist faction partisans. the leftist coalition government reported cracking a rightist movement in seven provinces. Unidentified gunmen opened fire as he appeared on a street.

Madrid Antonio Romano Aases Malaga Spain Romano

Reeves Honored for Public Health Work and Legacy

Dr James Edmund Reeves, longtime Wheeling Chattanooga resident, honored with monument at Rivestrae during West Virginia Medical Association convention in Fairmont. A founder and leader in public health groups, he had ties to the AMA and other bodies. Connection to Adolph S. Ochs and to Anna M Jarvis noted. Frank M Murphy, 66, prominent business figure, dies of heart disease at Mountain Lake Park Maryland.

James Edmund Reeves Wheeling Chattanooga Tenn West Virgina Tennessee Rivestrae F. M. Murphy Fairmont Frank M. Murphy Mountain Lake Park

Gates Sanitative Lotion Promises Ivy Ailment Relief

Advert says eczema symptoms near Grafton can be eased by Gates Sanitative Lotion available at Grafton Drug and Chemical Co or any good drug store. Promises to stop embarrassment and discomfort of poison ivy with a 60 cent large bottle.

Grafton Drug and Chemical Co Gates

Bridges Said Open to Vice Presidency on Landon Ticket

Governor H Styles Bridges of New Hampshire, age 38, was reportedly sounded out by a Landon aide as a potential vice presidential candidate. Bridges allegedly indicated that a second-place slot on a Landon ticket would be acceptable to him.

Gov H. Styles Bridges New Hampshire Bridges Central Press

Divorcee Arrested in Slaying Case in Pennsylvania

Phillipsburg, Pa, June 11. Margaret Behmer, 42, a divorcee, was arrested today on charges of killing Louis W. Kreitz, 35, a Black barber. Police quoted her remark about learning he was a Negro after a quarrel.

Phillipsburg Margaret Behmer Louis W. Kreitz Kreitz

Emma R. Scott 83 dies at daughter’s home

Emma R. Scott age 83 died at 9 45 this morning at the home of her daughter Mrs W S Rowland 635 Maple avenue a victim of senility She had been in poor health for years and was a Graf ton resident for 16 years She was born June 2 1853 in Macomber West Virginia daughter of Christian C Bishoff and married twice first to D M Watring then A C Scott Survived by six children including Mrs Rowland William R Watring Mrs Maude Hart Mrs C W Monroe Arthur E Watring and Arnold E Watring Also surviving are brother George Biscoff and sister Mrs Elizabeth Peasley Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Emma R. Scott W. S. Rowland Maple Avenue Scott Grafton Christian C. Bishoff Macomber W. Va Bishoff Virginia Cheat River D. M. Watring A.C. Scott Rowland William R. Watring Kalamazoo Michigan Maude Hart Sherwood Park C. W. Monroe Miami Fla Arthur E. Watring Clarksburg Arnold E. Watring Boone Town George Biscoff Elizabeth Peasley Rowlesbury

Mabel’s Back in Old Role at City Court

Mabel Brown, a familiar police court figure, faced Mayor E Otto Waugh after a month away. She admitted drinking at home not long ago, paid a $5 fine, and said she would soon leave town again. Also jailed for three days was Austin Wood on a drunk charge. Benny McDonald was ordered out of town for loitering. Betty Crook, arrested yesterday, was ordered to leave town to join her husband in Tennessee.

Mabel Brown E. Otto ‘Waugh Mabel Austin Wood Benny McDonald Evy Betty Crook Betty Tennsee

Alibi Clears Man in Coal Branch Arson Case

Logan reports Roy Shuck, 25, African American, acquitted by jury of arson for burning Ms Lee Quinn's home during a political rally at Coal Branch. The defense claimed Shuck was at the rally and not at the scene.

Logan Roy Shuck Lee Quinn Shuck Coal Branch

Backache Relief Through Kidney-Flush Treatment Ad

This ad claims nagging backache stems from tired kidneys and promotes Dean's Pills as a long used remedy. It emphasizes flushing 16 miles of kidney tubes by increasing urine output and reducing waste, warning of symptoms like frequent bladder pain and nighttime awakenings.

Dean Doun

Landon Attends Kansas University Commencement

Gov Alfred M Landon of Kansas takes a break from duties to attend graduation at Kansas University Lawrence and deliver the principal address.

Alfred M. Landon Kansas Kansas University Lawrence

Bonus Arrival Is Slated For June 16

Postmaster James Murphy announced that adjust ed service compensation bonds for ex service men will not be delivered until June 16, the day after bonds are issued. A veterans verification board will meet that afternoon to certify bonds for payment and mail them to Charleston, with no cash local office payments. Personal verification will be required before any bonds are delivered or certified.

James Murphy Charleston

Fairmont Coed Finds Thirteen Four leaf Clovers

Eleanor Bracey a Fairmont State College coed seeks luck and searches Lecolete campus. She unexpectedly discovers thirteen four leaf clovers sparking belief in good and bad luck. The report notes her unusual tally and the campus charm of the find.

Fairmont Eleanor Bracey State College Lecolete

Old Grafton Landmark Carr Property Razed

The Carr property on West Main opposite the post office, a Grafton landmark since 1878, is being torn down to beautify St. Matthias Episcopal Church property. Purchased by the church trustees for 1000 dollars in January, work began this week and the site will be graded and sown in grass. Local historian Charles Brinkman suspects the Madden estate name and an older origin than 58 years.

Grafton Carr West Main Street St. Matthias Episcopal Church Anthony Carr G. L. B. Fetterman Charles Carr The St. Matthias Charles Steel Charles Brinkman Madden Estate

Hoover Attacks New Deal Critics as Opportunistic and Muddled

Hoover labeled the New Deal a spoils system and emotional economics, calling it a reckless mix of greed and power hunger. He criticized speeches by Tugwell Wallace Ickes and others as lacking repentance and argued the era promotes less production and higher prices.

Uniwnueu Tugwell Wallace Ickes

New Vitamin E Formula Wheeta Promises Vitality Boost

Science links vitality loss to Vitamin E deficient glands and introduces Wheeta a Vitamin E concentrate fortified with Vitamin A B and G derived from natural grains. Sold at Fountain Drug Store Grafton West Virginia the product claims to renew vigor improve complexion and increase overall energy with regular use.

Great West Fountain Drug Store Grafton W. Va

Republican Leader Calls for Stable Recovery and Liberty

A Republican speaker argues against New Deal policies and unstable currencies. He urges restoring genuine recovery through right principles and constructive jobs, warning against a planned society and dictation. He envisions GOP leadership to steer the nation from relief to rebuilding.

Republican Party America

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