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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1933

Page

6

Adams bill faces heavy opposition from Glass and allies

Senate critics led by Senator Glass condemn the Adams proposal as imposing a harsh examination requirement that would drive thousands of insecure banks to seek Federal Reserve facilities, risking their wreckage. Supporters say the measure offers relief to banks under a handicap, with discretionary examinations replacing mandates, but opposition remains strong.

Glass Roosevelt Federal Reserve Banking System Adams Steagall House Senate

Miner’s Death Reveals Hazard From Forest Toxins

A miner’s death story continues on page one. The report notes herbs found in the woods and mentions warning Pepro about taking too much of a specific medicine. The narrative indicates ongoing danger from the unidentified remedy and the suspect’s actions after Wednesday night.

Pepro

Dawson Radio and Electric Service Ad

Radio and electrical repair firm offers free home testing of Tung Sol radio tubes. Located at 17 Grand Street, contact number 268-3 ees. Strong local business notice in compact period voice.

Dawson Radio and Electric Service Grand Street

Poison case details cited with relatives in Cleveland

The report notes unknown poison content in Jeine’s case and identifies ex-miner Pepro with two relatives in Cleveland on their way to West Virginia. The coroner jury includes Frank Kapila and several Kincaid family members. Probe delay discussed with Hoover era officials and Justice Department questions. A depositor protection committee pressed for a special prosecutor to replace Medalie over alleged tardiness in pursuing Harri man.

Orville Kincaid Arch Kincaid Lester Kincaid Clarence Bennett Hoover Mitchell Charleston D. C Justice Department Cummings Harriman Depositors’ Protective Committee United States George Z. Medalie

Coal producers form sales group led from Cincinnati

Producers will sell output through a new organization rather than their own agencies. Ramp up expected within a month with Cincinnati as headquarters. The plan, shaped over a year, faced a court hurdle but was upheld by the highest court on March 13. C. C. Dickinson of Charleston Va chaired the executive committee. A temporary sales managers committee will guide operations until permanent staff is formed. H. N. Evenson of Pittsburgh chairs the board with E. C. Mahan of Knoxville as vice president, T. J. Davis of Cincinnati as treasurer, and RA Howe of Knoxville as secretary and assistant treasurer.

Cincinnati C. C. Dickinson Charleston W. Va H. N. Evenson Pittsburgh E. C. Mahan Knoxville E. Howe

Beer Sale Rules Clash Over Time and Advertising

The District of Columbia will allow beer sales on April 7 as a new law takes effect at 12:01 a m local time, overriding earlier EST timing. Attorney General Cummings bans implying immediate sale in ads, while brewing interests press for nationwide, synchronized start and pre sale promotions.

District of Columbia House Cummings Roosevelt James Doran Industrial Alcohol Commissioner Congress Blanton Tex

Congress considers alcohol and gambling law changes

The House debated whether to legalize wines and regulate licenses for offenders. Tarver proposed an amendment to bar saloons under the Capitol dome, which failed 121 to 72. Palmisano sought to name wines specifically, but his move was rejected 60 to 20. A provision blocking licenses for those convicted of prohibition or gambling violations was eliminated 129 to 88. Separately, social scenes highlighted possible federal posts for Mrs. Ross and Mrs. Owen amid cabinet speculation centered on Frances Perkins and the Roosevelts.

Tarver Capitol Palmisano D. Md United States Owen Ross Frances, Perkins J. Borden Harriman Miss Perkins Roosevelt Perkins Federal

Kidnapers Get Chance To Return Boy Captive

Sheriff Roy D Hardman of Trumbull county said deputies would withdraw from the Kidnapping scene in Masury until 9 30 p m to allow abductors to return the 15 year old Peter Myers Jr The boy was kidnapped from in front of the Myers home Saturday night Police in Youngstown said five suspects were arrested three for questioning had been released

Warren Roy Hardman Trumbull County Peter Myers Jr Masury Here Myers Youngstown

Will Seek Beer Parched Throat Special Announced

Oklahoma City reports W. L. Huggins Jr. of the St. Louis San Francisco railway unveils an April 7 promotion named the parched throat special. The destination depends on the crowd, potentially reaching St. Louis, as the 3.2 beer legality remains unsettled.

Oklahoma City Joplin W. L. Huggins, Jr St. Louis-San Francisco Vaid Huggins St. Louis

Stevens Ends His Own Life in Highland Park Home

Ray mond W. Stevens former president of the Sinois Life Insurance Company now in receivership and hotel operator was found shot to death at his Highland Park mansion. A revolver with one bullet discharged lay near his body. Despondent over the collapse of his enterprises he was 59. His father James W. and brother Ernest J faced embezzlement charges related to the company collapse. James W. suffered a stroke and is near death. knowledge of his son’s suicide is to be kept from him.

Chicago Raymond W. Stevens Sinois Life Insurance Company Highland Park Stevens James W Ernest J

3.2 Percent Beer Deemed Best For Americans

Chicago reports Dr. Max Henius endorses 3.2 percent beer as ideal for American consumption after midnight April 6. He argues it satisfies taste without threaten temperance, noting European drinkers favor the lower alcohol brew for flavor and refreshment. He cites four pints as nourishing for meals.

Chicago America Max Henius Wahl-Henits Institute of Brewing Dr. Henius

Great Meteor Flash Shakes Western Skies

Amarillo Texas reports a great meteor at 6 15 am crossed the southwest illuminating North Plains Texas and Oklahoma panhandle and spreading over New Mexico. Airport staff noted sighting as far west as Winslow Arizona. Ground tremors were felt in several areas as the meteor disintegrated near Earth.

Amarillo Tex Southwest North Plains Texas Oklahoma Panhandle New Mexico Winslow Arizona Guyman Okla

Ask Kingwood Be Chosen For Branch School

Kingwood residents urged W. W. Trent to consider Kingwood for a West Virginia University summer school branch. A letter by I. R. Mattingly listed many locals supporting the request. In Preston County, Union and Pleasant districts report closures due to exhausted funds and unpaid salaries, with other districts expected to follow. Kingwood district remains assured of a full term.

Kingwood W. W. Trent I. R. Mattingly West Virginia University Preston County Union Pleasant Justus A Deahl Boards of Education

Jacob's Meat Market Calls for Public Revenue Increase

The article notes phrases about meeting emergency funding due to tax limitation and deficits. It cites Kump’s call to include various matters in his legislative agenda, including utility changes requested by public service entities and other groups.

State leader moves to tax bills and school funding

Governor plans a special session to push revenue measures and a general sales tax to address the state's financial crisis. Kumpy signals a supplemental statement for House and Senate, with a focus on revenue, the budget, and governmental changes, before considering broader topics.

Kumny House Senate Kump

Janet Ramsay Dies After Fall at Home in Grafton

Janet Ramsay, 75, died at City hospital from injuries after a fall at her Maple Avenue home a month earlier. Survived by son David Ramsay of Raleigh and grandsons Clyde and Brownlie Ramsay, she was a member of First Presbyterian Church. Funeral from Bartlett Funeral Home Sunday at 2 with Rev. F. J. Tufus officiating. burial Bluemont. friends asked to omit flowers.

Janet Ramsay City Hospital Maple Avenue Ramsay James Margaret Graham Miller Scotland Thomas B. Ramsay Grafton First Presbyterian Church David Ramsay Raleigh N. C Brownlie Clyde Ramsay Bartlett Funeral Home F. J. Tufu First Presley Church Bluemont Bartlett Funeral Company

Missionary to be Heard Sunday at Beech Street

The Rev. John R. Hardt, a return missionary from Africa, will attend a two day event at the Pentecostal Assembly on Beech Street March 25 and 26. He sailed for Africa in 1926, spent two years in Egypt and about five years in the Congo Belge, and will sing in native language with pictures of work and customs. He will remain for Sunday services and deliver an Evangelistic message at 7:30 PM.

John R. Hardt Africa Pentecostal Assembly Beech Street Hardt Egypt Congo Belge

Card of thanks for Mrs Nora K Seargent

The children express appreciation to all who helped during their bereavement, noting thanks for car loans and floral tributes. Special thanks go to the West Main Street M E Church choir and to Rev Eugene Dick and Rev Campbell of Washington Pa for their support.

Nora K. Seargent Eugene Dick West Main Street M. E. Church Campbell Washington, Pa

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