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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1936
Page
7
L Mailey promotes the Democratic gubernatorial nomination with stops in Welen tomorrow Northfork Beckley Rainelle and Montgomery this week. He urges economic security through farming mines factories and roads and calls for unemployment relief and coal industry regulation.
Mrs. Margaret Barker Larson, 21, held in Indianapolis for investigation after waiving extradition from Chicago with Alfred Brady, self styled second Dil linger, linked to a string of Ohio jewelry store robberies and the killing of an Indianapolis police officer. Larson reportedly deserted her husband and child last winter to follow Brady.
A dense late evening program lists numerous stations and acts. NBCs and CBSs feature orchestras led by Waring, Reisman, Redman, and Deitz, plus singers, comedies, and dramatic segments. Local stations WGN WLW KMOX WJZ WSM share hours with dances, diaries, and兼ordon sketches through midnight.
May 5 Pittsburgh alumni chose Wilbur D Hockensmith and Norman McLeod as university board trustees. Hockensmith 2035 votes, McLeod 1913. write-in Al Tronzo and Dr John J McLean totaled about 10 percent. McLean 356, Tronzo 345. Governor Earle had urged reforms on tenure and academic freedom.
At Fairmont on May 5 Patsy Baulio a 52 year old Consolidation Coal miner sustained serious slate fall injuries with hospital officials fearing a fractured spine. In Parsons on May 5 Clyde Sheffer a WPA worker toppled from a 30 foot embankment and broke his pelvis after attempting to pull a root from the ground.
Delegates at a national planning conference in Richmond discuss modern housing and zoning during a zoning breakfast. Harold G. Butenheim argues some cities allow 100000 people to live in less than one tenth of a square mile, highlighting severe density concerns in 1936.
Water from the River Jordan in a Damascus bowl, brought by Miss Ethel Peaslee from the Holy Land, was used to baptize Elizabeth and Shirley Felton, daughters of Mr and Mrs Rodney Felton of Etam. Rev Arthur Lazenby officiated with Mrs Harrison Felton assisting. witnesses included Mrs Arthur Lazenby and Mr and Mrs George Gall.
Advertising Age reports a 4.6 percent rise in retail advertising in newspapers across 65 major U.S. cities for the week ending April 25. The increase signals stronger ad demand and market activity in local papers.
New York May 5. Congress debates a bill to permit mail education on birth control. About 800 organizations representing over 10 million people back the measure. Leaders say lawmakers are seriously considering reform, noting many are unaware of the obstructive law hindering physicians from sharing information.
Gas explosions in downtown Pittsburgh lifted four manhole covers and caused a traffic jam. Investigators said burning insulation of an electric cable caused the blasts. Street cars and automobiles were rerouted.
In 1918 German and Austrian patients showed famine osteomalacia, a bone disease from calcium deficiency. Symptoms included joint pain, ankle and spine pain, and spontaneous fractures. Restoration occurs with better diet. extreme restrictions and postwar famines spurred the condition. The piece calls for vigilance after disasters and warns of broader societal impact beyond armies.
Logan, May 5. State police hunted Lonnie Gray, 21, for fatally harming his brother in law Pete Basemore, 25, with an axe after Basemore attacked Gray's sister. Trooper M C Green said Gray fled following the assault as neighbors reported Basemore choking his wife during the struggle.
Attending Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital reported Maggie Enloch aged 52 fell ill after eating tainted meat. Physicians said her condition was not serious and she was recovering. Dee Sertone
New York May 5. Scheduled maiden voyage arrival of the German Zeppelin Hin denberg this week is to be marked by broad cast activity. Captain Eddie Rickenbacker in an airliner with radio will greet the airship in a two way conversation broadcast by NBC and CBS from Lakehurst New Jersey. The event will be described by both networks as the Zeppelin lands.
Bundles contain 25 or 50 feet not 18 or 40 feet. Hose made with braids of heavy cotton fabric molded into rubber. Bursting pressure 250 lbs. Do not confuse with all rubber hose. Includes fittings and cross section cut showing cord reinforced construction.
George Bechater of Ne town recounts severe back pain, constipation, and kidney distress. After failing remedies, he found relief with World's Tonic, noting pain eased, bowels regular, and overall health improved within weeks. he endorses the tonic for kidney and bowel toning.
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