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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1934
Page
4
A diary style entry describes a vivid spring morning with blooming apple trees, birdsong, and a mocking grey blue catbird. It shifts to a local controversy as the author clashes with Mrs. C. P. Shafer of the W C T U over conduct and property claims, defending citizenship rights and quoting religious ideals.
The passage extols choosing gentle talk with birds over quarrels with certain people while admitting some value in heated debate. It reflects on learning from both sides, noting a preference for constructive, good natured argument though much debate proves pointless and unproductive.
The Grafton Sentinel defends personal belief rights while opposing forced morality and temperance zeal. It lauds road improvements after a harsh winter, notes Webster to Philippi traffic on a rough concrete route, and urges Philippi to visit to discuss further road work with Barbour County neighbors.
Bertha C. Shafer writes to Grafton Sentinel defending her statements on local hotel ownership and public concerns. She says she is a registered Republican who does not vote a straight ticket, asks officials to investigate reported establishments, and cites Lincoln and WCTU ideals. She asks publication of the letter under her name in Tuesday’s issue.
The editor defends ownership of the Central Hotel since 1919 and rebukes Mrs Shafer for unverified claims and alleged arrests. He insists she should know full facts before accusing and notes memories extend beyond her recollection, clarifying past events at the Central Hotel and Saint Joseph's Shrine in Montreal.
In a turbulent local exchange, Mrs. Shafer attacks the Central Hotel and its operators as critics claim the mayoral administration harassed tenants and stifled dissent. The Sentinel editor laments slander while recalling a broader protest against city policies and a historic tenet about truth.
The fourteen in a series on Washington personalities portrays William E. Borah as the lone lion of Idaho and a stubborn obstructionist to some. Despite claimed fade, he remains a premier orator, rarely social, devotes time to biographies, hates campaigning, and will turn 69 on June 29.
The city fire department has added a Boston bull terrier mascot named Spike to bolster morale. Spike rode on the front seat of the prop truck after joining the force and has since shown a friendly, public-friendly demeanor while remaining a morale booster for the firefighters.
A rural home of Walter Crebs near Clearfield burned early today killing two children. Jacky, 14, and Marshal, 6, were burned to death in the blaze that destroyed the dwelling.
Judith Dale mulls a risky plan to split the Hillendale estate as Morton Lampere and Norman Dale drift apart. Delphy's care steadies her, while letters reveal Lampere using a new affair and Norman leaving the firm. Judith anticipates legal battles as Scuthborne and Cunard maneuver for advantage.
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