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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1936

Page

5

Standard to appeals after NRLB findings in labour case

Lime and Stone company filed exceptions to NRLB Examiner Moore's report after last month’s hearings. Counsel Rice and Byrer head to Washington to argue the bill of exceptions, with a potential appeal to the United States district court in Richmond if the NRLB demands are upheld. The company denies the findings and will pursue all legal recourses. The NRLB ordered exclusive bargaining with the International Quarry Workers' Union, barred company involvement with a so called company union, and directed reinstatement of all former employees not found guilty of violent acts during the strike.

SBURG Six Lime and Stone Company National Labor Relations Board John Moore Here L. I. Rice H. H. Byrer Washington NRLB Standard United States District Court Richmond International Quarry Workers’ Union

Elks Plan Opening Party With Pittsburgh Floor Show

Exalted Ruler John Bradford announced tickets for the Elks dine and dance auditorium reopening on May 9 will sell out quickly. The event features dancing, refreshments, a Pittsburgh floor show, and a catered buffet led by W. P. Clark. Members urged to reserve at the club. attendance limited to Elks, families, and out-of-town guests. A recent initiation of five new members preceded a social grillroom gather.

Elksdine and Dance Auditorium John Bradford Pittsburgh W. P. Clark

Brother-in-law Accused of Bedtime Assault

Lester Seargent filed for arrest of Earl Plymale after Plymale allegedly struck the complainant while asleep at about 345 am. Magistrate Ona C Jefferys faced the warrant challenge as Seargent stated he had resided at the Plymale home. The victim showed a black eye to support the claim of the in-law assault while intoxicated.

Earl Plymale Lester Seargent Ona C. Jefferys Seargent Plymale

Killing rays are invented in air sterilization advance

Rochester, Minn. May 6. Dr Deryl Hart of Duke University Medical School announced a new cool germ killing ray system that sterilizes operating room air. Continuous sterilization of air reduces airborne bacteria within 60 seconds using ultraviolet wavelengths that do not burn humans. This marks a final step toward infection safety since antiseptic surgery began in 1865.

Rochester Minn American Society of Thoracoplasty Deryl Hart Duke University Medical School Joseph Lister

Italian Army Nurse Joins Campaign With Troops In France

Mrs. James Vinci Ricco, wife of a New York doctor, volunteered as a nurse and joined Italian Army troops in France after serving aboard hospital ship City Generally Lacked. The column noted about 1,300 trucks and automobiles among the units as the advance continued.

Page One James Vinci Ricco New York

Italian forces capture Addis Ababa and reopen legation

Marshal Badoglio announced the fall of Addis Ababa after a 30,000-strong advance from Dessye. Italian troops, including Bersaglieri and Eritrean auxiliaries, entered the city as the native and foreign residents cheered. The Italian legation, closed since October, was reopened and the commander proclaimed the war effectively over.

Legation Eucalpytus Leg Badoglio Luigi Vinei-Giglucci Ethiopia Addis Ababa Askari Marshal Badoglio Dessye Emperor Haile Selassie Lacanda Bersaglieri Grenadiers Frontier Guards Iraq

Heironimus Attends West Virginia Laundry Convention

T W Heironimus Sr proprietor of the Home Laundry left this afternoon for Charleston to attend a convention of the West Virginia Laundry Owners Association and the West Virginia Dry Cleaners Association opening tomorrow He plans to return to Grafton today.

T. W. Heironimus, Sr Charleston West Virginia Laundry Owners Association West Virginia Dry Cleaners Association Mr. Heironimus Grafton

Three Grafton Rotarians Return From Wheeling Parley

Grafton Rotarians Jed W. Robinson E G Kuhn and L J Loar attended the 24th district Wheeling meeting held Monday and Tuesday of this week. Robinson went to Grafton Monday evening while Kuhn and Loar drove to Wheeling early yesterday morning.

Grafton Wheeling Jed W. Robinson E. G. Kuhn L. J. Loar Robinson Mr. Kuhn Lear

Political tensions over road funds and public services

A speaker blasted road commissions and school involvement in politics, accusing factions of misusing public services for political gain. He claimed substantial waste and charged that Democratic factions use agencies under their control to politically advantage themselves.

Road Commission 50

Hard-fought Nomination Battle Cited in Mercer County

The text notes a vigorous campaign for the nomination with Toler active in practical farming at his Mercer County home. It highlights his strong ties to State School circles after graduating from West Virginia University, West Virginia Wesleyan, and Concord State Teachers' College.

Toler Mercer County West Virginia University West Virginia Wesleyan and Concord State Teachers’ College

Nine report on expenses

Nine candidates for remunerative offices in Taylor county filed pre primary financial reports with County Clerk Bennett yesterday, the last day allowed before liability to prosecution. Nine candidates for county committee posts also disclosed expenditures, led by W E Rightmire with 3850.00, while H B Newton reported 19.50.

Taylor County Bennett W. E. Rightmire H. B. Newton D. C. Hinkle A. B. Knabenshue Justice of Peace G. J. Lambert Harry R. Haislop Board of Education William Rupp Knottsville

Democratic Candidates and Aspirants Named in Flemington District

E Tomblyn a Frepuoucan candidate for the house of delegates and Emerson Swanson a candidate for constable in Flemington district are noted as Democratic. Committee aspirants listed include Martin Kester Georgia Drainer Elizabeth Stout R E Dunham J Oscar Jaco Mrs Guy Means and H C Dempsey.

E. Tomblyn Emerson Swanson Flemington Martin Kester Georgia Drainer Elizabeth Stout R. E. Dunham J. Oscar Jaco Guy G. Means H. C. Dempsey

Duel Ends in Death as Havana Officers Fire

In Havana on May 6 a detective was killed and a uniformed officer wounded at the home of President Elect Miguel Mariano Gomez. The two guards exchanged gunfire in a personal quarrel, each firing at the other before one died.

Havana Miguel Mariano Gomez

Risque Literature Banned in China City

Authorities in Hong Kong acted to protect Chinese morals from American influence. A book stall proprietor was fined for selling risque American magazines.

China City Honkong

Hodges Attacks Plan to Undermine Democratic Party

In a forceful speech, Hodges charges a scheme to destroy party integrity, praising a organized effort in favor of liquor control. He cites directives across state departments, urging support for the attorney general and targeting various agencies from liquor stores to the tax office.

Hodges el Democratic Party House of Delegates Workmen's Compensation Department Mining Department Tax Commissioner's Office Public Service Commission

Political clash over state leadership and dictatorial accusations

A heated exchange centers on control of the state capitol as candidates align with party leaders. Hodges defends a 16 year party record, rejects factional tactics, and calls Democrats to unite under his leadership while noting pressure to withdraw in favor of the statehouse candidate. Other candidates named include H C Allen and Ernest L Bailey.

Statehouse van Bittner Joio Hodges van A. Bittner L. A. Via Hunt Ington Atorney H.c.allen Charleston Ernesto L. Bailey Road Commission Iver

Hess and Jackson Kidnapping Case Affects Local Couple

Hess, recently married, left with Geraldine Jackson after meeting in the city. Police scanned letters but found no nuptial details. Hess, held on a kidnapping warrant, agreed to waive extradition and return to face trial as authorities plan to confer with the Jacksons before proceedings.

Omuuuen Sivas Pom — Hess Will Hess Jackson Geraldine Lockard Somerset County District ‘Attorney's

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Martinsburg Lime and Stone Company ELKS Hart T. W. Heironimus West Virginia Wheeling Intelligencer Republican Party Thos, O'B. Flynn Commissioner of Agriculture Jess Lee Toler Rip van Winkle Hess, Jackson Wa Mang Lee Emily L. Furner Wolf Summit Vaz Fountain Kocetanets E.C Jostelaretz Kary Thaneson Jay Heathertor Rhythm Singers Columbia Network
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