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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1938

Page

4

Buckshot Brown and Ellen Dale in the Arizona canyon

Ellen Dale finds an injured, talking old prospector named Buckshot Brown in a canyon. She helps him to a camp near her stream, tends his ankle, and arranges for aid while dealing with Buckshot’s defiant, stubborn manner and a growing web of local intrigue including Felix Mon pats Montenegro and the Riveras.

Ellen Pintado Mr Brown Dce Bill Hull Eif Xilen Sanoita Mr. Brown Tarnation Buckshot Riveras Feller Dale Hilen Dale Willon Arizona Rales Lrattie Nueed Felix Monpats Ellen Dale Sonora Hollywood Nogales Buckshot Brown Felix Waal

Public Letters And Debate On New Deal Support

Letters to the editor may be printed if they avoid pejorative language and carry the author signature. The ad representative offices are listed in New York and Chicago. The text notes a New Deal policy debate and urges party supporters to express their views.

A. E. Clayden Inc New York Lexington Ave Chicago North Michigan Avenue

Jesus Teaches Deny Self and Take Up Cross

A religious excerpt quotes Jesus telling his disciples to deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow him. It emphasizes that gaining worldly wealth cannot redeem the soul and that the Son of Man will come with glory to reward each person according to their deeds.

Jesus

Wayside Park System plans for West Virginia picnic grounds

Kiwanis club leads a Statewide push for a system of wayside parks, picnic grounds and tourist camps. A long range five to ten year program aims to place a park near every county seat with input from state departments and private groups such as the Historic and Scenic Market Commission and the West Virginia Commerce Department.

West Virginia Kiwanis Club W. W. Smith Huntington Albert Snedeker Wheeling B. F. Mitchell Petersburg W. H. 8. White Shepherdstown Dan B. Fleming St. Marys George G. Summerville Pt. Pleasant Roy Bird Cook Charleston Nat T. Frame State and Focal Pl Ning Kiwanis Historic and Scenic Market Commission Conservation Commission Department of Agriculture State ,Commission West Virginia Rr of Commerce The West,Uremia Garden Club

Star time and celestial clues for summer observation

Cumberland Times discusses using stars and the Big Dipper to tell time, noting that winter offers visible stars while summer shines with star time. It also mentions using the North Star, sun dials, and moon to gauge time, and observes growing public interest in birds and star lore.

Cumberland

Keep Dollars at Home: WV farmers urged to grow own seed

West Virginia extension agronomist R J Friant says farmers spend over two million dollars on clover seed and other crops each year. He argues local cultivation saves dollars, improves seed adaptation, and boosts farm profits by supplying neighbors with home-grown seed.

Hinton Daily News West Virginia R. J. Friant College of Agriculture West Virginia University Friant

Emeritus Professors Honored by West Virginia University

Fairmont Times reports the board of governors elevates Profs. Enoch Howard Vickers John Arndt Biegland and Rachel H. Colwell to emeritus status on a limited basis retirees from the instruction staff of the university. Vickers, once at Imperial University in Japan, is famed for his work in biology and economics. Biegland, a master mathematician, is noted as a prominent educator in West Virginia.

Fairmont Times Enoch Howard Vickers John Arndt Biegland Rachel H. Colwell Virginia University West Virginia University Vickers Imperial University Japan Biesland West, Virginia

Wage Hour Bill Rewritten Amid Controversy

The wage and hour bill has been rewritten almost entirely after recommittal to the House Labor Committee. It sets nationwide minimums and a 40 hour week with administration by the Secretary of Labor, ignoring regional differences and potential employment effects, drawing criticism of a centralizing, even totalitarian, approach. Contents suggest political pressure and the influence of federal spending on what is presented as economic policy.

House Committee On Labor Secretary of Labor Bill South Congress Maverick

West Virginians Honored Vets Entering Faculty Roles

Three long-serving educators in West Virginia are honored by the board of governors who retain them on the faculty, while discussions on bank regulation focus on valuation of investment securities, marketable definitions, and local securities. The reserve chairman notes idle funds in Pepa exceed 2.5 billion dollars, likely rising to 3.5 billion next year.

Colwell Board of Governors Ecclesias Eccles Reserve Pepa

Bank Lending Policy Divided Viewpoints Prompt Debate

Fort to seek federal reserve approval Morgenthau said the program would be put into practice with or without the board. Viewpoints from authoritative figures describe differences: the reserve board argues that deposit insurance prevents runs and allows longer loans with less collateral, urging liberalized credit policies to aid recovery, while bank exam methods would need loosening to aid banks in serving depositors, with deposit insurance maintaining stability if bank failures stay minimal.

Morgenthau The Treasury Reserve Board

Roosevelt Letter Honors Big Spending Achievements

President Roosevelt praised "constructive legislation for the benefit of the people" in a recent letter of appreciation. Though not every requested measure passed, he noted notable gains this week, including key requests that were established and advanced by his administration.

Roosevelt

Congress Ends 1938 Session With Tax Bill And Relief Pact

The article recounts the closing days of the 1938 congressional session as leaders push housing farm and naval legislation and an anti trust inquiry while enduring rebuffs on a court bill government reorganization and a tax law. It notes President's travel to Nahant for his son’s wedding and the ongoing senate house maneuvers over funds and amendments. The relief bill passes amid final agreed minor changes as members bid farewell and the session earns the nickname twelve billion congress for its vast appropriations.

Congress Nahant Mass John Garner Uvalde Tex Senate Burke D. Neb Miniton Ind Barkley Minton Jed Joint Committee Norris House Banknest Snell New ‘York

Infant Daughter Dies of Rowlesburg Couple

The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Myers of Rowlesburg died at 7 30 am Friday in City hospital five days after birth. The child was unnamed. Funeral arrangements are pending arrival of relatives from Rowlesburg.

Luther Myers Rowlesburg

Political Announcement for County Clerk Nomination

County official ED. CLAIR announces Republican candidacy for county clerk, seeking August primary nomination and November general election. CLAIR emphasizes deputy county assessor experience, pledges courteous service, and aims to meet voters before the primary while soliciting broad voter support.

Furrish Elcome

Taylor County clerk candidate announcements

To voters in Taylor County two candidates announce for county clerk under the Democratic banner. Robert Bob Is pledges an efficient honest administration if nominated and elected, citing experience with the current county clerk and county residents. A second candidate, a former deputy sheriff, emphasizes six years in office and vows courteous service and efficient administration while seeking the Democratic primary and general election support.

Aaj. S Clerktree County Taylor County Democratic’ Party Frank Bennett Robert Bob Lee Bennett Herbert Evans Imm

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