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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1935

Page

2

Snedden Proposes Strict Marriage Laws for Intelligence

Dr. David Snedden of Columbia Teachers College advocates regulated marriage to raise national intelligence. He spoke to home economics students in Jackson's Mill on May 6, proposing delayed schooling, elimination of high school vocational training, and two-year junior colleges for general arts training plus vocational focus in higher education. He urged removing vocation from high schools and using colleges for vocational work.

Jackson's Mill David Snedden Teachers' College of Columbia University Virginia New York

Expert plaster and cement services advertise experienced work

Albert Nuzum offers expert plaster stucco and cement workmanship with 12 years of experience. Free estimates by phone 13 R. 36-6-8-11. Reliable durable finishes for home and business projects.

Albert Nuzum

Radio Schedule Night Program Guide Noted Changes

A dense list of radio broadcasts and times from NBC CBS WGN WLW WWVA and others outlines programs from 5:30 PM to 11:30 PM including Orphan Annie Jimmie Allen and Bonny tunes. The notice mentions an RCA Radiotron tube price reduction and a sample price drop from 1 10 to 0 90 per unit.

Nbc—News Gallagher Kan WGN CBS WLW Jack Armstrong Dra WWVA NBC WJZ Lowell Thomas Bily and Betty KDKA Aniés Andy Jimmie Allen Sket Gold and Shelter Patti Chapin Tony Gus Just Plain Bill Lum Abner Otto Harback al Goodman DKA Princess Pat WCKY WFBE Notre Dame Wayne King Corn Cob Wenr YBC Max Baer Lucky Smith Morin Sisters Melody Parade Sleepy Hall Archie Bleyer Edka Lauise Hawkins WGY Johnny Albright Nat Busiloff Joseph W. Burns U. S Alfred M. Cohen Claude Hopkins WLM Stan Myers Icbs Art Jarrett Patti Whiteman Bill Hogans the Hoofinghams Kmox Ernic Madriguera Shandor Manna Ja Port Mscbs Bob Chester Leonard Keller Gold Coasters Phil Harris WAVE Jimmy Joy Ean FM Wave—Dance Orchestra the Midnight Flyers Wsm—Dance Orchestra Hollywood Barney Rapp

Pope Protests Nazi Treatment of 2000 Catholic Youth

Pope Pius XII voiced strong protest in Rome against Nazi Germany for treating 2000 German Catholic youths as political suspects after their Easter pilgrimage. He urged better treatment upon their return, condemning attempts to secularize Germany and praising the youths’ devotion to church and country. Vatican officials noted no diplomatic protest had been filed yet, but the pope’s public stand was the strongest possible rebuke.

Vatican City Pius Nazi Germany Rome Observatore Romano Germany Father Pope Pius Vatican Berlin

Hartman Family Celebrates Three Wedding Anniversaries

In Chicago on May 6, Mr and Mrs Theodore T Hartman marked their golden wedding anniversary. Their son Theodore J Hartman and his wife attended, celebrating their silver wedding anniversary. Grandson T T Hartman and his wife also attended, observing their second wedding anniversary.

Chicago Theodore T. Hartman Theodore J. Hartman T. T. Hartman

Pelicans Bring Dandy News to Drought Area

In West Point Nebraska on May 6 four pelicans were seen near roadside ponds, drawing farmers and an editor’s note. They reportedly led deer to fields and refuted fears that the Midwest is becoming a desert, suggesting the region is not doomed to aridity.

Pelicans West Point Neb Nebraska Middlewest

Water With Meals Aids Digestion Says Old Adage

A historic note claims drinking water with meals improves stomach digestion by aiding stomach juices and reducing indigestion. The ad fragment mentions a remedy from Union Drug Co and a purported cleansing effect on both upper and lower bowels, referencing Adler ika in a terse promotional style.

Union Drug Co

John Hanley obituary notes long railroad career

John Hanley born August 8 1859 in West Virginia lived most of life in Gratton. He worked for the B and O Railroad for half a century and retired three years ago. Survived by widow Flydia and three children Ethel John Jr and Marguerite. Funeral Wednesday 2 p.m. United Brethren church Dewey avenue officiated by Rev Lois R Luzadder and Rev E H Waters Interment in Bloom Cemetery.

John Hanley Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church R. R. Employe Harold L. Noble James Margaret Martin Hanley Ireland Mr. Hanley West Virginia Gratton B. and O Flydia Hanley Ethel Hanley Charleston John H. Hanley Houston Texas Marguerite Hanley Hanley Order of Railway Conductors United Brethren Church of Grafton United Brethren Church Dewey Avenue Lois R. Luzadder E. H. Waters Fairmont Intermont Bartlett Funeral Company Bluemont Cemetery

Construction of Two New CCC Camps Underway

Two new civilian conservation corps camps are under construction at Clifftop Fayette County and near Huttonsville Pocahontas County. Sites for 19 more camps will be chosen this week, the Charleston district CCC headquarters says.

Charleston Civilian Conservation Corps Clifftop Fayette County Huttonsville Pocahontas County Charleston District CCC

Work relief funding balloons to trillions in proposals

Washington May 6 Officials estimated authoritatively that work relief proposals total 20 000 900 000 five times the Roosevelt fund. The works allotment board prepares to meet at the White House to discuss $100 000 000 of nonfederal projects and $301 000 000 in impounded PWA and interior allocations.

Washington Roosevelt Works Allotment Board White House Capitol Ickes PWA Interior Department Relief Administration Congress National Rivers and Harbors Galveston Texas Missouri Virginia South Dakota Snead Civilian Conservation Corps

Local Union Presses for Signed Contract and Seniority Rights

The executive shop committee describes the local unit of the United Automobile Workers Federal Union seeking a signed contract and improved working conditions. Seniority rights are a key demand as part of the bargaining stance.

United Automobile Workers Federal Union

Accused Man Held on Manslaughter Charge

The Wendelman case continues after a car left the road striking Sheets child and companion Betty Lou Moyer. Williams faces a manslaughter charge as a grand jury is convened. Williams was bound over on 3500 bond and recommitted to jail when unable to post bail. his brother works to raise funds.

Sheets Child Betty Lou Moyer Williams Wendelman Ona Jefferys

Misery to strength with Dr Pierce tonic tale

A tablet and liquid tonic advertises Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a dependable remedy for monthly misery weak nerves and fatigue. A Virginia reader praises lifting weariness after two bottles and notes improved energy, with dosage and price details for small and large sizes.

Pierce Buffal

Strike poll proposals for Toledo plant workers in April

Chevrolet workers on duty April 23 would vote on wage and rate changes. Proposals include a five percent raise for all Toledo plant employees and readjustment of out of balance rates up to ten percent, strict seniority enforcement in layoffs, and joint meetings with employee representatives on company questions, with guaranteed non discrimination.

Chevrolet Company Toledo Jin Comany

Radio repairer Samuel Cartwright burns in washout accident

Johnstown Pa May 6 radio fixer Samuel Cartwright attempted wiring a so called 200 volt house feed. A violent spark split the radio into pieces and he suffered burns requiring hospital treatment. The incident involved a misused 2 3 vented wire and a loud explosion.

Johnstown Samuel Cartwright Samuel Cartwright

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