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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1936

Page

4

Murder Mystery at Margalo Younger Home

Detective Maughan probes Margalo Younger’s death after a staged crime scene in her apartment. Witnesses include Margalo’s maid Mrs Peoples and two lovers, Roy Barrimore and Manual Gonzales, while a fortune teller warns of murder, and a clipping about the Camden ruby surfaces as investigators seek motives and visitors.

Margalo Younger Don van Every van Every Camden Gary Maughan Beyes Vanvery Maughan Margalo Joyce Laura Randall Boon Mr. Maughan Carda Miss Younger Roy Barrimore Barrimore Van Mia Peoples Hera Mrs. Peoples Tve Telit Hee Mr. Barrimore

Railroads Ride Two Cent Fare To Revival And Survival

The Wheeling Intelligencer notes the first seven days of the two cent passenger fare boosted revenue by double and passengers by 150 percent. J W Scott of the Baltimore and Ohio reports more trains, new schedules, and better service, signaling railroads’ continued survival against highways and a lasting romance with steam and steel.

Wheeling Intelligencer J. W. Scott Baltimore & Obie Wheeling Ellicott's Mills

Wise men warn of New Deal power threatening liberty

Raymond Moley and a New York observer warn that concentrating political power in either the radicals or the New Dealers could erode popular liberties and undermine the checks and balances a constitution rests upon. They caution against a system that could be misused by any single faction.

Repubiicans Roosevelt Messrs Farley Washington Kansas Landon Col. Knox Tammany Farley Cleveland New Deal Borah London Cincinnati Times-Star Raymond Moley Congress New York Poplar Liberty Leslie Eichel Central Press America Republican Party New Deal Administration Supreme Court

Hamilton Drives Landon Campaign To National Role

Kansas governor Landon’s nomination elevates John D. M. Hamilton to steer the GOP. Hamilton conceived Landon’s bid, ran the Cleveland campaign, and becomes chair of the Republican national committee, praised as a smart, capable negotiator who built broad support while shaping the public image.

Charles P. Stewart Central Press Cleveland Alt M. Landon Kansas John D. M. Hamilton Republian Hamilton Landon Pagn Sunflower Republican National Committee London Fie Ballyhoo White House Kankas

Landon Plans Eastern Campaign Tour And Chicago Office

Governor Landon and his wife attended church in a quiet Sunday that contrasted with plans for a robust campaign. Hamilton announced a Chicago office and a heavy July schedule, with an eastern tour including New York, Boston, and Philadelphia. Hamilton warned Farley would set the tempo if the campaign turns dirty as Landon prepares a vigorous nationwide bid.

Hamilton Knox Landon Kansas Chicago Pennsylvania Ohio New York Boston Philadelphia United States First Methodist Church Harold C. Case Farley

Tribute Paid Continues on Flag and Nation's Pride

A speech by the lawyer compared the flag to the cross and ark, calling it holy to loyal Americans. He linked the national anthem to the flag and recalled Francis Scott Key’s prison ship night, urging vigilance that principles behind the flag endure. The remarks praised the audience group and current respect for the flag as the principal address continued.

Francis Scott Key Rose

Elks honor flag with floral bell of liberty ceremony

Exalted Ruler John H Bradford presides over ritual services featuring pledge of allegiance with Elks and audience. Grafton High band performs, James C Holt discusses flag history, Francis Warder recites Old Glory, Anne B Cruise leads group singing, Captain B James Short gives benediction. Conference opens in Jacksons Mill as West Virginia Episcopal diocese begins eighth summer session.

The Elks John H. Bradford W. Merle Watkins Grafton High School James C Holt John Cabot Francis Warder Anne B. Cruise B. James Short Salvation Army Bradford

Lions State Convention Opens in Charleston

Charleston June 15 A Lions state convention opened with J Horner Davis Jr in charge Melvin Jones founder of the international organization will address a banquet Edwin R Kingsley first vice president will assume presidency from C G Peregoy at Beckley and speak at the business session Special committees will report tomorrow.

Charleston Lion Club J. Horner Davis Melvin Jones Chicago International Organization Edwin R. Kingsley Parkersburg C. G. Peregoy Beckley

Daily program shaped by construction work plan

Besides pupils, seventeen older individuals assist as teachers, aides, and administrative officers, helping run the daily program during the ongoing construction period.

Vacation Church School Attendance Grows at First Baptist

One hundred students enrolled across beginner to intermediate classes at the First Baptist Church vacation church school. Attendance already exceeds last year’s peak and more enrollments are expected tomorrow. Rev. James B. Fidler notes a splendid two week program ending with the pageant For Every Child.

First Baptist Church James B. Fidler

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Howard B. Bolt James ¥. Holt John G. Palmer Grafton W. Va Associated Press National Advertising Representative North Michigan Avenue A.E. Clayden, Inc Lexington Avenue Christ Phillipians Hoover Jackson's Mill West Virginia Episcopal Church Va Vacation Church Sii
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