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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1937

Page

2

Snyder Named Board Chief in Soft Coal Unit

In district 7 the coal code board named P. M. Snyder of Mt. Hope West Virginia as chair man and appointed William Blizzard of Charleston as UMW representative. W. C. Caperton was named treasurer and A. L. Lynn secretary. officers and board members were chosen last week at White Sulphur Springs West Virginia.

Washington District 7 P. M. Snyder Mt. Hope W. Va William Blizzard Charleston United Mine Workers Guffey Coalact Virginia-West Virginia Snyder Bituminous Coal Commission W. C. Caperton A. L. Lynn White Sulphur Springs Cleveland Republic Mahoning Valley Niles John Owens Ohio Gus Hall Warren Arthur Scott Canton William L. Marin

Spending Cut Reports U.S. Treasury Overrun and Debt Rise

President Roosevelt notes a 137 million overrun in the June spending estimate once emergency outlays are included and expects the public debt to reach about 36.4 billion dollars at midnight. The figure would be the highest June 30 total but still 233 million below the prior all time peak. The debt has remained nearly steady since December, aside from borrowing for gold purchases and reserve fund payments.

Treasury Roosevelt

Business Outlook Shows Reduced Demand for District Industry

The report notes continued rampage effects in the district as demand for industrial products decreases. It states the outlook is less favorable than it was six weeks ago, signaling weaker conditions for local manufacturers and related firms.

Boys State Report Highlights Citizenship Lessons

Lloyd Knotts, representing Kiwanis, spoke at Debendarfer's Cozy Rest last evening, recounting his week at the Boys State program at Jackson's Mill. He described camp life, governance lessons, and better citizenship as outcomes of the sessional program run by the West Virginia American Legion. Torlock Rasmussen presided, with R. Virgil Rohrbough presenting the speakers.

Lloyd Knotts Jackson's Mills Kiwanis West Virginia Department of the American Legion Lloyd Jackson's Mill Debendarfer Torlock Rasmussen R. Virgil Rohrbough

State troops comment sparks debate on extremism on both sides

The remark aimed at extremists on both sides rather than a general statement, retreating from a broader claim as the strike continues. The youngest front of the dispute remains under pressure as events unfold.

Union leaders ordered from town as steel strikes escalate

In Johnstown and Youngstown areas, mayor Daniel Shields and city officials told C I O Sub-regional Director James Mark and Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen vice president C W Jones to leave for safety. Mark appealed to Governor Earle to restore martial law as dynamite blasts shut Bethlehem Steel plants, while Republic Steel and Inland Steel planned reopenings amid guards, pickets, and militia.

Johnstown Daniel J. Shields James Mark C. W. Jones Brotherhood of Railway Mark Earle Bethlehem Steel Youngstown Steel Youngstown Sheet & Tube Company Sheriff's Men Yountgstown Inland Steel Indiana Harbor Republic Steel Truscon Steel Cleveland

Wedding at Dupont church draws state guards and army units

Christ Church in Lugpont hosts a single ring Episcopal wedding for a Dupont family heir amid heavy security. State police guard strategic highways while regular army troops from Fort Dupont observe the scene as the president is present. The ceremony was to be performed by Rev Frederick Ashton and Rev Endicott.

Christ Church Chii‘iana Dupont Lugpont Fort Dupont Frederick Ashtor Ethel Endicott

Groton School alum’s trial adjoins delayed proceedings

The report notes Peabody of Groton School Mass who has married two Roosevelt sons Elliott and James. A 342 guest count is cited for a wedding or event. Dollman’s burned car photos enter as evidence and a crowd surrounds the court as Leibowitz seeks delay until September at the earliest.

Peabody of Groton School Mass Roosevel Elliott James Rage Ue Kanawha Dollman Mercer Street Captain Leahy Criminal Courts Building Leibowitz

Pittsburgh Market Report June 30 shows mixed farm product prices

Produce demand moderate with apples and potatoes trading across multiple grades and regions. Hog prices range from 10.50 to 12.35 for various weights, cattle and vealers hold steady to good, with spring lambs at 12.00 and yearlings around 8.50 as total stock numbers are listed.

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