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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1937
Page
4
Voluntary communications or letters to the editor will be published if they are not libelous and are offered for proper public discussion. They must bear the author signature. National Advertising Representative Clayden Inc lists New York and Chicago addresses for the office.
A column contrasts domestic tips for wives with the idea of balanced housekeeping and partnership. It questions how to keep both home and husband content, then shifts to a critique of excuses for not reading, arguing that busy people read most and urging ongoing self-education despite limited time.
A. Benson told Virginia and West Virginia colleagues that banking has been misunderstood and misjudged because the public has not been educated about it. He said banks operate for the public, aligning with the Sentinel's prior stance that the public interest matters in banking.
They render valuable public service but are often seen as tyrants by the public they serve. The remedy is publicity to acquaint people with banks and their many functions, a campaign long needed and urged by Banker Benson at the WV Banking association meeting.
An editorial warns how swiftly national outlook shifts from anti-relief to accepting dole and permanent welfare. It cites New Deal figures like Harry Hopkins and shifts in public mood since 1930s, arguing long term relief increases tax burden and may erode work incentives. The piece also notes steel chiefs and Cleveland board members planning to depart, with possible return.
The speaker argues fascism remains made of individuals and a nation’s progress depends on citizens maintaining character and self reliance rather than relying on government aid. Once that spirit is lost, no government can restore it, though officials may temporarily regulate. He urges defending American manhood and womanhood through personal effort now.
Harvey Shain longtime Fairmont resident and business leader dies at Woodlawn cemetery following a life spanning Clarksburg Lost Creek and Fairmont. Born June 10 1867 in Clarksburg to Bar nett and Mary Katherine Benedum Shain, he married Florence McWhorter in 1891. He managed Mountain City mill and later ran Fairmont and Grafton Feed & Storage firms for 30 years. Survived by widow two daughters Lucille McCal y of Dallas and Eloise Heintzelman of New York City. Three grandchildren. Sisters Belle and Gay Shain of Clarksburg and niece Lillian Shain of Grafton. Active pallbearers and honorary pallbearers listed from Fairmont Grafwd Clarksburg Pittsburgh.
Central Press columnist Charles P. Stewart weighs the CIO drive led by John L. Lewis against employer resistance. He notes workers split between job terms and potential idleness, praises Lewis’s leadership and tactical concessions like halting a 40,000-strong march to Johnstown, and discusses Governor Earle’s stance and the vigilante sentiment among “better citizens.”
Observers saw a potential White House peace conference as likely while CIO leaders John L. Lewis and Philip Murray urged direct presidential intervention. Yesterday Murray proposed Roosevelt arbitrate strike issues. ad notes Paints and Wall Paper priced for Saturday at the Racket Store.
The column notes a marine life expert claims the octopus is friendly though prone to hugs. A gloomier view questions European harmony on war debts. Notre Dame astronomer comments on stars not fleeing but will after headlines on Spain’s war and US industry. Three Soviet transarctic flyers gain fame less than Lindbergh due to pronunciation challenges.
A blaze of unknown origin damaged the Webster cottage home of Robert White, near Webster cemetery on Route 119. Firefighters and volunteers formed a bucket brigade and extinguished the flames after the roof and kitchen ceiling were burned, with estimated damages about 75 dollars.
Andrew Knight confronts Abe Zimmerman in Acme offices over pricing and alleged predatory practices. The dispute escalates to a physical bout as Walt defends Abe while Marcia and a staged wedding photo stir up trouble, ending with a taunting press clipping.
Adjacent bedroom burned as a large crowd gathered near the house while volunteer firefighters fought the fire. Water from a nearby pool helped extinguish the blaze.
Continued report lists German forces with one armored ship two cruisers six destroyers four submarines. Italy four flotilla leaders four. France two cruisers eight destroyers four sloops and five smaller vessels.
Agriculture department told housewives prices of apples peaches and pears should be lower this year while oranges grapefruit and lemons may be relatively high this summer and fall. Report from Washington dated June 25.
More people stop at our fountain to enjoy toasted sandwiches and a range of foods. The shop offers salads soups baked beans pastries Maxwell House coffee from a Silex maker and features Hagan Ice Cream. Grafton Drug and Chemical advertises lowest prices in town.
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