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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1939

Page

5

Mrs J M Hall Passes Away In Clarksburg

Mrs Sarah Ellen Hall aged 75 native of Harmony Grove died at her home in Clarksburg after a long illness. Widow of the late J M Hall, she is survived by six children including Mrs A F Hall Morgantown Dr N C Hall Grafton Worthy Hall Jane Lew Harvey Hall Weston Fred Hall Clarksburg and Oma Hall at home. One brother Clinton Curry of Lincoln Neb. Also a daughter of the late John Curry she was active in the First Baptist church. Funeral plans have not yet been fixed.

Sarah Ellen Hall Harmony Grove Clarksburg J. M. Hall A. F. Hall Morgantown N. C. Hall Grafton Worthy Hall Jane Lew Harvey Hall Weston Fred Hall Oma Hall Clinton Curry Lincoln Neb Hall John Curry First Baptist Church of

U S Foreign Policy Under Fire In Republican Congress

Republicans in Congress assailed the administrations foreign policy and demanded an explanation for a proposed naval outlay of 770 million dollars. Senator Vandenberg urged re enactment of cash and carry to curb neutrality legislation while House Republicans questioned if funds served defense or aiding the administration in European power politics.

Washington Congress Senate Roosevelt House Rep. Diter

Winners List From School Awards Event Highlight Local Givers

Police Rout Maritime Strikers description aside, winners at yesterday’s school awards included Mrs. Arthur Yass receiving a large grocery basket from R. Thomas grocery. Other prizes included flour sacks from O. BR and Thomas grocery awarded to Mrs. Anna Barton and F. E. Mc Farland, various cake prizes to multiple residents, and bags of groceries donated by the Sentinel and numerous locals such as Miss Catherine Jones and Mrs. Rose Seere among others at West Washington to Knottsville areas.

R. Thomas Grocery Arthur Yass O. BR W. East Sarah D. Harris- Mahaffey West Knotts Avenue Leona W. W. Nicodemus St John Street J. W. Russell Grafton Ross Evans West Wilford Street F. A. Hinkins East Washington Street Carrie Gans

Cook's School Improves With Public Address System

Miss Ann Sutter in charge of a public school session at Cook's School amplifies lectures for Grafton lodge No 308 sponsors. The second afternoon runs smoother than the first as attendees hear better in the large auditorium.

State Miners Hope Federal Action After WV Talks

In West Virginia coal fields a long running dispute in the mining region shows pressure on one fourth of the state's business. Officials say direct federal intervention is needed for a settlement, though Secretary Perkins expressed cautious optimism that a conference could yield results this afternoon. Operators' spokesmen report most miners support a resolutive federal role.

West Virginia Perkins Washington

West Virginia coal talks hinge on contract renewal and store credit

Miners face unemployment relief denial as contract talks stall with no plan to reopen mines if negotiations fail. WV officials and miners weigh continued store credit and wage demands while lawmakers urge aid. Carey, a veteran, leads the chamber amid industry ties and discussions on policy.

Store Credit Jesse V. Sullivan West Virginia Coal Association United Mine Workers New York Shahan Raps Huntington Fairmont Charleston Buhl Shahan Randolph Public Assistance A. W. Garnet Garnett West Virginia

No Change in Goninea Case to Go Direct to Congress

The discussion notes Goninea would bypass Congress to present the case publicly while weighing fundamental changes to the Wagner act. Carey, while recognizing workers' right to collective bargaining for years, cites opposition to the wage hour law as a belief that government should not control basic economic processes of the country, a stance he frames as essential to capital.

Goninea Congress Carey

Freedom From Stomach Distress Mentha-Pepsin Remedy

An ad touts Dave's Mentha-Pepsin as fast relief for gas full stomach distress and heartburn. A testimonial from Bridgeton cites improvement after using four bottles and recommends Grafton Drug & Chemical Co and other druggists.

Grafton Drug & Chemical Co Dave Wittester

Hitler Begins Continued From Page One

The DNB report notes Polish deputies interrupted Beck with applause when he criticized Germany and praised England. Dr Frederick Gaus, 58, a legal expert, will accompany Von Ribbentrop to Italy, lending weight to axis solidarity amid talks with Count Ciano. Goering and General Von Brauchitsch are in Italy as the foreign minister moves quickly.

Hitler Germany DNB Beck England Frederick Gaus von Ribbentrop Italy Count Ciano Herman Goering Walter von Brauchit Sch

Bech Bargains and Baltic Treaties Stir Press Debate

The article notes signing talks with Latvia and Estonia viewed as a response to Roosevelt, while Polish anti-German activity stories fill the press. Beck's speech was expected to signal possible German moves into Dafizig and Pomorze but no official comment pending Berchtesgaden review.

Latvia Estonia Roosevelt Poland Beck Dafizig Pomorze

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