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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1938

Page

5

Hague Denies Reds Charges In Free Speech Case

Newark June 17. Mayor Hague faced questions on civil rights as his stance against Communists dominated the Jersey City free speech trial in federal court. Hague asserted Communists and Reds are not equal to Democrats or Republicans and urged suppression, while plaintiffs seek an injunction restraining Hague and associates from interfering with CIO and ACLU activities.

Newark N. J Frank ‘Hague Jersey City Hague Jersey CIO Communistic Deniei Cio ACLU

Honor Woman Jurist receives honorary law degree

Ohio State University confers an honorary doctor of law on Judge Allen, the sole woman on the U S circuit court of appeals. The ceremony takes place in Columbus while the judge's home is in Cleveland and the court's headquarters are in Cincinnati.

Allen U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals Ohio State University Columbus Cincinnati Judge Allen Cleveland Central Press

WPA Truck Wrecks Injures Six Workers Near Beckley

A WPA truck carrying clients to work left the highway, injuring six workers, with M. D. Parley, 51, the most seriously hurt from a fractured leg and severe bruises. Witnesses suggested front wheels may have locked before the crash.

Beckley WPA M. D. Parley

Captain Robert Taylor Dies in Huntington

Captain Robert Taylor veteran river steamboat operator and builder of the Enos Taylor died in Huntington June 17. He retired ten years ago after running the Huntington to Gallipolis line. John Crigger Jr. of Warrior was hospitalized with a chest wound and reportedly shot himself after a reprimand.

Huntington Robert Taylor Enos Taylor Gallipolis Welch John, Crigger, Jr Warrior Crigger

New Dixie Theatre Hosts Jane Withers in Rascals

Jane Withers arrives in Grafton at the Dixie theatre with a Gypsy van for a 20th Century Fox feature Rascals. The film stars Withers with Borrah Minevitch and his harmonica troupe, and features Robert Wilcox Rochelle Hudson in a wedding caper plot. Battle of Broadway screens alongside with Louie Hovick and cast including Raymond Welburn, Lynn Bari, Jane Darwell.

Jane Withers America Grafton Dixie Theatre 20Th Century-Fox Borrah Minevitch Jane Robert Wilcox Rochelle Hudson Tzigane Rochelle Wilcox Robert Ellis Helen Logan H. Bruce Humberstone John Stone Donlevy McLagren Mesopotamia Mexico Lafayette Escadrile France Louise Hovick Punch Raymond Welburn Lynn Bari Jane Darwell Robert Kellard

Battle of Broadway stars McLaglen and Donlevy in Dixie comedy

Victor McLaglen and Brian Donlevy headline the Sunday Dixie release Battle of Broadway from 20th Century Fox. Both veterans of war, they play hardened figures in a riotous tale about the American Legion’s New York visit, blending stage and screen pedigree.

Broadway 20Th Century-Fox American Legion New York Victor McLaglen Brian

Ritz Brothers Coming to Strand Sunday

The Ritz brothers will perform at Strand Theatre on Sunday. In their unique act they blend comedy and musicianship, recounting early antics from Brooklyn high school days and basketball pranks. The trio’s wild stage routines, coupled with banter and lively rhythm numbers, promise a nostalgic entertainment experience.

Ritz Brothers Strand Seneca Alvius Harius Jimius Ritzius Brooklyn N. Y Ritzes Clan Ritz Kentucky Moonshine Strandtheatre

Kentucky Moonshine and Pop Culture Collide in Coney Island

The scene mentions Sin City style pop antics with Jimmy Durante at the piano and a receptor of wide pants among American youth. It notes a film lineup including One in a Million and Kentucky Moonshine. A Potomac ferry accident near Shepherdstown rerouted traffic after the ferry struck shore.

Coney Island Jimmy Durante Kentucky Shepherdstown Williamsport Harpers Ferry Frederick

Relief offices urged to close as attacks rise

Cleveland officials report growing violence against welfare staff amid a statewide relief crisis. With less than 20000 left for emergency food orders, workers fear outbreaks as irate relief recipients lash out. Legislators face a bill to fund between 13 and 17 million dollars for the rest of the year.

Cleveland Frank Bubna Della Milder State Senate House

Primary Was Very Costly in Pennsylvania Race

Pennsylvania campaign spending ran high with Lieutenant Governor Thomas Kennedy reporting 353,847 in payments plus 127,529 in unpaid bills. Charles Alvin Jones won the Democratic gubernatorial nomination while Judge Arthur H. James led the Republican costs at about 408,000 with a 77,000 deficit. Pinchot and his wife tallied 111,000 in personal expenditures as the Jones Earle ticket filed 106,996 in outlays, 161,348 receipts, and 61,034 unpaid bills.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania State Elections Bureau Pene Thomas Kennedy Charles Alvin Jones State Committee Wiest Arthur H. James Pinchot

Funeral services for Mrs Georgiana Young Schoolfield

Plans announce funeral services to be held tomorrow for Mrs Georgiana Young Schoolfield 64 wife of Dr G C Schoolfield a prominent West Virginia surgeon in Charleston June 16.

Charleston Georgiana Young Schoolfield G. C. Schoolfield West Virginia

Army Poster Features Betty Woodburn as Model

A new army recruiting poster stars Betty Woodburn, 16, of Newee, daughter of Maj. Thomas Woodburn, head of the publicity bureau. The image aims to inspire support for military service through youthful, attractive portrayal.

Betty Woodburn Newee Maj Thomas Woodburn Noose Publicity Bureau

Actor Eliot Cabot Falls From Wall in Bronx Injury

Boston family member Eliot Cabot aged 39 was found with a fractured skull in the Bronx reportedly from a fall. A witness said he dropped 18 feet from a wall around the Croton Aqueduct. Three years earlier Cabot leapt from a Cambridge window twice in one day and had appeared in Broadway plays with various parts.

Boston Eliot Cabot Bronx New York Cabot Croton Aques Cambridge Mass

Clyde Morris Voted Fairmont's No 1 Citizen

Clyde Morris, city water director, was named Fairmont's outstanding citizen for 1987 38 year by the Rotary club. He was cited for developing Morris park and his work in obtaining a municipal swimming pool.

Fairmont Rotary Club J. Clyde Morris City Water Morris Morris Park

Ex teacher Amy Riggle Barry dies in Fairmont

Amy Riggle Barry, former county teacher, died in Fairmont on June 11. She was the widow of publisher and editor Christopher B. Riggle of the Tyler County Journal. The obituary notes her prior service in local schools and her connection to the Tyler County press.

Sara Delano Roosevelt New York Mme Alma Clayburgh Mme. Clayburgh James Hooper Crew Boston Fairmont Amy Riggle Barry Christopher B. Rigegle Tyler County Journal

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