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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1937

Page

4

County Unit Threats and School Levy Debate

The Wheeling Intelligencer discusses state education funding and the County unit. It warns against local special levies that bypass equalization and calls for reform of state aid distribution while stressing road safety and traffic control to protect lives and property.

Wheeling Intelligencer Wheeling Cabel County Huntington West Virginia Cabell County Ohio County

What is Traffic Control in Weirton Daily Times

A Weirton Daily Times discussion outlines traffic control concerns focusing on three types of traffic accident problems. It notes authorities debated methods to reduce crashes and improve safety, highlighting the role of enforcement, engineering, and education.

Weirton Daily Times

The Highways in West Virginia A Critical Look

West Virginia Review argues the legislature meets in Charleston to discuss roads while many highways remain poorly built and surfacing bids are not sought. It questions the road commission and governance, suggesting neglect and inefficiency in state transport policy.

Charleston West Virginia Estate Road Commission Burden Saddieg Rode & Tiger

Economy indigestion and postwar reforms in Washington

Central Press columnist Charles F. Stewart reports on Senator Arthur H. Vandenberg’s radio remark that the nation has “economic indigestion” from rapid New Deal reform. European observers see the program as moderate by comparison with postwar Europe, while some Americans fear the reforms are too rapid. The piece notes legislative indigestion as Congress debates reform and court reorganization.

Roosevelt Farrey Mr. Farley Charles F. Stewart Central Press Washington, D. C Arthur H. Vandenberg Michigan Wolverine Statesman Vardenberg Europe Britain Washington Burton K. Wheeler Montana Supreme Court Congress

Telling Me! William Ritt on public curiosity and headlines

A humorous column by William Ritt ponders why Amelia Earhart would fly solo and critiques media attention to eclipses and sports headlines. It jests about national politics, disasters, and the pace of public interest, using satirical comparisons.

William Ritt Central Press Amelia Harhart Pacific United States

Charleston Airport Criticizes Access Route

An opinion piece criticizes the Charleston airport approach, comparing it to a buffalo trail and a one way bridge west of Dunbar. It argues the state should invest to modernize the approach to attract visitors and tourism and warns that poor access will deter future trips. It also notes Virginia licensing costs versus collection expenses and uses farming allegory to emphasize inefficiency.

West Virginia Charleston

Levy Endorsed for Parkersburg School Levy Plans

Parkersburg Central Trades and Labor council endorsed a proposed school levy to raise 601 dollars in four years for purchases. Election slated for June 29.

Parkersburg

Marcia Plans Departure Amid Tangles Of Love And Work

In a brisk Valentine Day sequence, Marcia prepares to resign from the Acme firm to join Ellen and Tony’s elopement plans while navigating entanglements with Walt, Abe Zimmerman, and Sandy. Ellen’s shift toward freelance life heightens tensions as Marcia weighs artistic independence against personal loyalty.

Sandy Marcia Acrident Greymother Southern Calcorain Fis Fem Lester Las Abe Zimmerman Broddard Hartley Ken Tony Walt Wing Yard Butin Ellen Mexico Abe Acme Hilen Acre Elfen Paula Beverly Boulevard Marela Elon

End Feud in West Virginia Judge Pens Tough Warning

Breeden West Virginia June 15. The Dents and Johnsons returned home after Judge Charles Ferguson warned put up your guns with three deaths and three convictions to all of you. Bill Johnson pleaded guilty to slaying Ransom Dent and received 15 years. Ransom, Charlie Johnson and Leo Dent were tied to a long feud with multiple arrests and sentences.

Breeden W. Va Dents Johnsons Charles Ferguson Hesserts Williamson Bill Johnson Young Ransom Dent Ferguson Ransom Dent John Isaacs Messer

Automobile collision suit against C W Snyder filed

A circuit court case against C W Snyder of Huntington began over an automobile crash near Hamlin, with Damaron claiming permanent injuries from the collision.

C. W. Snyder Huntington Damron Ham- Jin

Knights of Columbus elects Powers president in 963 council

On June 16 the Knights of Columbus council 963 elected Maurice G. Powers as president.

N. of C Knights of Columbus of Maurice G. Powers

Seeing the Sun Shine on West in Bridge Problem

A chessy bridge problem style note discusses sunlight on West and a declared contract. It mentions dummy cards, an opponent's move, and a winning turn that could flip impending defeat into victory. Scoring cues include an Ace Queen sequence and a spade discard sequence leading to a potential win.

Teofip West South Deulet North Nettter

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