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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1933

Page

6

Bolyard's Faiek Barber Shop First Class Hair Cuts 25¢

Personal notices indicate Mr and Mrs O N Rosier and kin attended the Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester Virginia. Lee DeMoss of Newburg was a business visitor in the city yesterday evening. Walter F Lent of Harrisonburg was in town on business today. John Burke of Newburg is attending to business matters. Mrs E H Davis spent the day in Clarksburg. Mr and Mrs William Baker of Cumberland arrive to visit T J Baker and Mr and Mrs T M Davis of West Main Street.

O. N. Rosier Gon Kenny Maxine Winchester Lee DeMoss Newburg A. E. Douglas Old Line Fire Insurance Walter F. Lent Harrisonburg John Burke E. H. Davis Clarksburg William Baker Cumberland Grafton

Senate passes school aid bill with reduced teacher salaries

Charleston May 5 An administration measure to distribute 6 000 000 a year in state aid to schools and set lower minimum teacher salaries passed the senate without opposition. Minimum salaries fixed include third grade 40 and up to all higher certificates 90. House amendments pending. A separate road bill granting state control of coun-district roads passed the senate 25 to 3 and goes back to the house for action.

Charleston Senate House

James M Cox Named To Economic Conference Group

Washington May 5 President Roosevelt selected delegates for the London world economic conference and announced that James M Cox former Ohio governor and 1920 Democratic presidential nominee will be one member of the economic group. The action marks a definite step in assembling the official delegation for the talks and Cox is named among the key participants.

James M. Cox Washington Roosevelt Ohio Geneva London New York George G. Hane Federal Farm Board Henry Turkey Morgesthats Sra New Yo Morente Murohy Cinneapolis Farm Authority Associated

Judicial sale of Arden Lynch estate realty in Taylor County

Special Commissioners will auction on May 20 1933 at 1 30 PM at the Taylor County Court House front door several tracts tied to the widow and heirs Arden Lynch deceased including oil and gas rights on a 30 acre tract along Long Run, a 40 square rod lot in Flemington with dwelling, a Simpson Creek tract with mineral rights reserved, and a Flemington District parcel near Rosemont with half mineral rights. One third cash, one third in six months, balance in twelve months with notes and title retained until paid. Frank M. Hollis Jr Clerk.

Circuit Court Taylor County West Virginia Viking Gasoline Corporation Arden Lynch Et Als Walter G. Manear Beulah Lynch Als Long Run Taylor Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company John Ninekirk Flemington W. C. Cross Said Simpson’ Creek C. B. Wolfe Elliott Cavanaugh Rosemont Simpson Creek Jeanette A. Teter Horner Monongahela West Penn Public Services Company Oscar J. Andre James C. Holt State of County of Frank M. Hollis, Jr

Kellogg Plants Stay Busy With Full Operations

Kellogg in Battle Creek reports both plants have enough orders to run full time for at least sixty days. The past year saw production factors, with a focus on energy rich food products marketed as refreshing and convenient, suitable for no cook meals.

Kellogg Battle Creek

Weston Glass Factory Expands Employment in Louie Works

Weston, May 5. One hundred fifty additional workers have been employed at the Louie Glass Company due to demand for bar goods. Together with the West Virginia Specialty Glass Company, total glass employment exceeds 1,000. Ninety percent of current production is beer and wine glasses, says Louie Washine, president of both factories. A 100-ton tank of crystal glass was recently opened at the Louie factory to handle the surge.

Weston Louie Glass Company Louie West, Virginia Loule Wachine Loule

Labor to Fight for Living Level in Inflation Response

Washington on May 5 the American Federation of Labor called on its members to mobilize to defend workers living standards against the price increases expected from the plan. The Rev Philp Schmidt of Pittsburg Kas a pastor was recently involved in related activity.

Washington American Federation of Labor Philp Schmidt Pittsburg, Kas

Wielding Tax Weapon Again Exposes Chicago Gangsters

In Chicago on May 5 a special assistant AG leads a major income tax drive targeting public enemy No 1 Murray Humphreys and about a dozen gangsters. Leslie B. Salter runs the campaign as prosecutors link it to Capone era tactics. Investigations are said to involve Humphreys, Thomas Moffoyshead, Billy Skidmore, police captains, a politician and others yet unnamed.

Chicago Murray Humphreys al Capone Leslie B. Salter Humphreys Capotte Thomas Malfoyshead Motion Picture Operators Union Willian Billy” Skidmore Capone

Sixseek Job as Justice of the Peace Applicants

County court has six filed applications to fill the late James L. Lilly’s spot as Justice of the Peace. Gossip suggests more applicants may enter before the court convenes on May 15, with the total number likely to rise.

County Court Justice of the Peace James L. Lilly

BBB opens probe into fake charity rackets in Pittsburgh

The Better Business Bureau began an investigation to wipe out charity rackets that siphon more than 1 million dollars annually. Anti fraud chief E. H. Dennison says promoters pose as solicitors for worthy charities and pocket the donations, using fake campaigns to lure business and society.

Pittsburgh Better Business Bureau Today E. H. Dennison Org

Parishioners Remove Church Door After Transfer

In Philadelphia on May 5 parishioners seized and removed the main doors of a South Philadelphia Catholic church to block possible provoked access. A guard of 400 men was formed to retain possession after priests from the Augustinian order were reassigned and a diocesan priest took command.

Phildelphia Philadelphia

Way Paved For Final Vote On Relief Bill

Washington notes that Senate and House conferees reached agreement on a 500 million dollar relief bill. The accord clears the way for final congressional approval.

Washington Senate House

Oil Monoply Move Seen in Japan Plans for State Oil Control

Tokyo May 6 semi official oil monopoly would force Japanese establishments to buy Saccone Standard Oil NY and Rising Sun Petroleum as part of several tentative plans by the ministries of commerce and industry to state control the oil industry.

Tokyo Saccone Standard Oil Company of New York Rising Sun Petroleum Company Commerce Indnistry

Market gains fade near late close in broad rally

New York stocks rose through the day with utilities rails and industrials pushing prices higher. Late trading showed gains of two to three points in United Aircraft Public Service of New Jersey American Sugar Refining and American Telephone. U S Steel and Allied Chemical inched up while Corn Products Woolworth Consolidated Gas and Columbian Carbon advanced. Turnover about 5 200 000 shares. Late prices near the best.

New York al Point United Aircraft Public Service of New Jersey American Sugar Refining American Telephone U. S. Steel Allied Chemical Woolworth, Consolidated Gas Columbian’ Carbin

Queen Esthers Hold Meeting at Andrews Church

The Queen Esther Missionary Society of Andrews Methodist Church met at the church last night with about twenty members. Plans were outlined for a future society play with characters tentatively chosen. Miss Catherine White, president, presided over the session.

Queen Esther Missionary Society The Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church Catherine White

House sets proposal vote on Norris-Simpson cost proposal

Washington May 5 Speaker Rainey set Monday for the house vote on the loan amendment that holds up final action on the farm relief inflation bill the Norris-Simpson cost of production proposal and related measures on the floor for consideration by members.

Washington Rainey House Norris-Simpson

Mrs Cara Glenn Improves After Stroke Recovery

The many friends of Mrs Cara Glenn learn she is greatly improved after a paralysis stroke at 442 Pearl Street on April 27. Dr FP M Glenn reports she can move her right arm again and her articulation is steadily improving.

Cara Glenn Pearl Street

Body Of Third Negro Found By Wreck Crew

Martinsburg May 5. While clearing wreckage of 35 freight cars derailment at Sir Johns Run, a Baltimore and Ohio wreck crew found the mangled body of a colored man, the third victim. Identification failed. Two other colored men were killed and five white men injured. All were train riders.

Martinsburg Sir Johns Run Baltimore and Ohio

Hatfield Bill Grants President Power On Import Tax Authority

Senator Hatfield introduces a measure to empower the President to raise duties on imports from countries with depreciated currencies. The plan would be an amendment to the gasoline tax bill and would authorize the tariff commission to suggest increases to boost domestic employment. Beaumont, Texas, may ship 200,000 plus bales of cotton annually through its port after a favorable railroad rate ruling.

Washington Hatfield R-W. Va Tariff Commission Beaumont Tex

Hospital Note On Harvey Wall Admitted For Observation

A hospital report states Harvey Wall of t was admitted to City Stal f last night for observation and treatment.

Harvey Wall

Bonus Forces to March to Capitol Washington

All members of Congress were notified today of a forthcoming bonus march to Washington in a letter signed by L. Clark of Chicago and the national commander of the bonus expeditionary forces incorporated. The letterhead carried Rep. Edolph J. Sabath of Illinois as a member of the honorary executive committee.

Washington Congress L. Clark Chicago Bonus Expeditionary Forces,incorporated Edolph J. Sabath Tlljnois

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