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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1934

Page

4

ISLE THOUGHT AND AND PRAYER BEE AND CAREER NOTES

A Newark New Jersey conference June 26 28 targets 134000 new graduates with guidance on job seeking. business leaders advise farm work or selling first, employers value willingness to work concise truthful summaries and relevant experience. Sun power future teased by Kettering and Sloan notes, while Harvard studies show men preferred as radio announcers.

Newark N. J August Hecksher Chandler Ohio Chamber of Commerce

Books that explain Nazism through seven unbiased picks

A reader asked for books offering an honest view of Nazism in Germany amid conflicting debates. The reviewer published seven titles believed to best illuminate the regime, highlighting fair play and the effort to present a clear, balanced picture despite strong emotions and propaganda on all sides.

Germany

More New Dealing From Wheeling Intelligencer

The Wheeling Intelligencer notes a Democratic House vote approval of the unemployment census bill by 217 to 145. It criticizes the measure as political job creation that reallocates 7.5 million of direct relief funds to fund an unemployment census and 105,008 new appointments.

Wheeling Intelligencer Intelligencer House of Representatives Congress House

Annual Flag Day Program at Grafton Park

On June 14 1994 Grafton Park hosts a Flag Day service by Elks Lodge No 308 with the American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps performing. The Grafton High School Band joins for the opening ceremony led by Exalted Ruler John H Bradford and officers. The program includes prayer by Ralph Shoemaker and a flag raising followed by the Star Spangled Banner rendered by the Woman's Music Club. The audience recites the Pledge and sings the anthem.

Eles Lodge Grafton, W Grafton Park America American Legion Drum and Bugle Corpe Washington Post Grafton High School John H. Bradford Ralph Shoemaker Stars and Stripes Woman's Music Club Ralph H. Cline Florence Wilkinson C. Jones Semper Fidelis American Legion Frank Warder Southern Airs Woman’s Music Club United States of America Drum and Bugle Corps Frank J. Turvander

Government payroll growth sparks political backlash

The piece argues against an expanded federal payroll tied to census and relief programs. It cites figures showing about 1.57 million direct federal workers, 105,000 potential additions, and 5.15 million on relief rolls, claiming total government-supported persons reach 21 million. It contrasts 1921 civil service totals with 1933 levels, urging restraint amid party power plays.

Labor Department American Federation of Labor House Wadsworth United States Republican Party

Funeral services for James Ellis at Pruntytown home

Funeral services will be held at the Demoss home in Pruntytown at 2 30 PM Thursday for James Ellis 14 an inmate of the Industrial School for Boys who died at City hospital after injuries from a truck overturning on Monday near Jones farm west of Pruntytown Other boy Charles Wicker suffered fatal injuries Ellis was born June 25 1920 at Welch He was an orphan and lived with Mr and Mrs Demoss for almost three years He was a Boy Scout and a second lieutenant in the school military department The body will be in state at the Demoss home 7 8 PM this evening with the schools boys paying tribute Two Frys of the school will act as pallbearers and five companies will participate

Lawrence Demoss Pruntytown James Ellis Industrial School For Boys City Hospital Jones Farm Prinstytown Charles Wicker D. F. Desist Milliard Stump Printytown Baptis C. B.hawkins Methodist Episcopal Church Ellis Welch Frys

Arnold Likely To Take Wheeling Transient Post

Captain W H Arnold, relieved as state director of transient activities, plans to return to Salvation Army work and may be named assistant administrator in Taylor county. Pending board decisions, Arnold and his wife may move to Wheeling to devote themselves to army work as Beehler and local officials negotiate the welfare program and potential successors.

W. H. Arnold Beehler Arnold Salvation Army RIFC Taylor County Charleston Hel Huntington Bluefield Wheeling Grafton Romney Welfare Relef Capt Strator Beehler

Bible School Opening Set for Monday in Grafton

Cooperative religious instruction to begin at St. Paul’s M E Church on Thayer Street as daily vacation Bible school sponsored by First Church of Christ and St. Paul’s Methodist. Names listed include Mrs L B Sloan and W A Harrison among others. registration and first session at 9 am Monday.

Grafton Daily Sentinel Howard H. Holt Grafton Sentinel Publishing Company Grafton W. VA Latrone Street Grafton W. Va Grafton Printing Co Te Daly First Church of Christ and St. Paul's W. A. Harrison Irene B . Wolfe W. F. Frye Gladys Riley Yoho Charles Marshall Harold Marshall Maxine Sisler Norine Sterling St. Paw's M. E. Church Thayer Street

Mystery of the Dufresne House Killings

Detectives Harper and Lafferty close in on a double murder tied to the Dufresne residence. Fingerprints, bullets, and autopsy findings point to a staged scene with Mrs Dufresne and a watching figure. science may reveal a concealed motive as tests compare gunfire and identify the killer.

Hamill Doyle Mrs. Dufresne Lafferty Harper

Postoffice Equipment Factory Bill Faces Roosevelt Interest

Washington discusses legislation to permit operation of the Reedsville West Virginia postoffice equipment factory amid long-standing debates. Mrs. Roosevelt shows interest as lawmakers consider reestablishing manufacturing in the postal supply sector.

Washington Reedsville W. Va Postoffice Roosevelt wee-SnHsd

Estate of Catherine Olivia Oder notices creditors

Commissioner of Accounts John K Burdett informs all creditors and beneficiaries of the estate of Catherine Oder to present verified claims with vouchers at his Grafton West Virginia office on or before December 9 1934 to avoid being excluded from the estate. Beneficiaries must appear to protect their interests. Given June 5 1984 in Taylor County.

Catherine Olivia Catherine O Grafton Banking and Trust Company Grafton West Virginia John K. Burdett County of Taylor

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