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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1936

Page

7

Plan Battle Over Relief Plan in Abington

Republicans convene to discuss the deficiency appropriation bill and the new relief fund for WPA projects. President Roosevelt rejected earmarking 400,000,000 of the 1,500,000,000 request. Rep Taber says a fight is coming but the conference aims to explain the situation to members.

Abhington Tomor Roosevelt House Harry L. Hopkins Work Progress Administration Representative Taber New York Appropriations Committee

Former Patrolman Granted Trial Continuance in City Hall Row

In Clarksburg on May 6 a police magistrate granted former patrolman Charles W. Poe a continuance on a charge he obstructed Police Chief Roy O. Ross during efforts to end a fist fight at a city council meeting. Ross claimed Frye attacked him as tensions rose between Councilmen Ray E. Titchenal and A. W. Greathouse.

Clarksburg Charles W. Poe Roy O. Ross Ross Frye Ray E. Titchenal A. W. Greathouse

225 Miners Return To Work At Lemont Mine

Uniontown, Pa May 6 Two hundred twenty five men found jobs today with the reopening of the Lemont No 2 coal mine near Uniontown. W T McGee and associates leased the operation from H C Frick Coke company and expect a five day week for at least five months with an order of 100 000 tons of coal to be filled.

Uniontown Lemont No. 2 W. T. McGee H. C. Frick Coke Company

Reverend William M. Warden 79 Dies in Clarksburg

The Rev. William M. Warden a 79 year old retired Methodist minister from Meriden Connecticut died at the home of his daughter Mrs Harvey W Harmer in Clarksburg on May 6. He was a long time church worker and community member with ties to Meriden. The obituary notes his service and family connections.

Clarksburg William M. Warden Meriden Conn Harvey W. Harmer

Child crushed to death at Arkwright Coal Mine tracks

May 6 Morgantown report states six year old Joseph Kovach died after being crushed between two mine cars while playing on the tracks at the Arkwright Coal Company mine. Authorities investigated the accident as a fatal incident involving miniature rail equipment.

Morgantown Joseph Kovach

Night Radio Schedules Across Major Stations

A detailed list of evening and late night broadcasts across CBS NBC and regional stations shows a dense slate of programs from 6:15 PM through midnight. Highlights include music orchestras, comedy sketches, dramas, and talk segments featuring named performers and bands such as Burns & Allen, Kate Smith, Ralph Gibli, Lily Pons, and Eddie Duchin.

CBS Gertrude Niesen WJZ Easy Aces WGN Palmer House Ensemb Ekmox WCPO WLW the Johnsons NBC Uncle Ezra Ox—Blue Flames WWVA Terry and Ted Wdz Lum and Abner Mox Kate Smith Houriller CPO Merchants Bulletins WMMN KDKA WSM One Man’s Family Anthony Smythe Cbs—Cavalcade of America Follies of America Eugene Howard Fifi D WCKY Fireside Hour Beverly Stull Acco Wccpo Hornberger WGBF Tom Sweeney Waz—Lavender Old Lai KMOX Burns & Allen Watson Jacques Re Wayne King Orche Sea Bie Ford Fred Allen Portland ‘Art Players Mateur van Steeden CBE Lily Pons Andre ‘Kastelanetz Ross Roosevelt Gen Freddie Poetips Sexnest Sione Wory—Rubboft Bradford Phillips Lord al Goodman Jack Hylton Wine Minger Ted Weems Joe LaRosa Mardi Gras Harold Stokes WOWO WIRE Jimmie Mattern WJR Stasia Eddy Duchin Bob Crosby Amos 'N' Andy Country Club of the Joe Sanders Pratt and McNeill Freddie Martin Sterling Young W3z Enoch Light Jubilee Sirngers Kay Kyser WLAC Marcia Manners Xavier Cugat WHAS

Unusual Campaign Mutual Praise At County Rally

Two rivals for the Republican state senate nomination in the eleventh district, Fairmont attorneys Rollo J. Conley and Harry Cronin, publicly praised each other at a courthouse rally. After the event they returned home together in Cronin's car, signaling a rare display of party harmony and mutual support despite a heated primary battle.

Rollo J. Conley Harry Cronin Fairmont State Senate Court House Cronin Conley

Negro Wins Freedom But Hes Far From Happiness

OKLAHOMA CITY May 6 P Out of jail after four days H Love a negro was not happy He said I probably won t have any place to live My sister I was taking care of has probably run away I had two little kittens to feed and they ve probably died When my wife gets back from Texas she ll hear about this and there will be trouble.

Oklahoma City H. Love Lees Walter Marlin Texas

Father and Son United After 40 Year Lapse

RONAN Montana May 6 A Mr Noble arrived from Sac City Iowa and immediately asked the authorities about a long strained family reunion after forty years apart. This brief report notes the unexpected homecoming and the gentle optimism surrounding the meeting.

United Ronan Mont Mr. Noble Sac City Iowa

First Meeting After 40 Years Shocks Town Visitor

The postmaster knew Ronan citizen R. C. Noble and invited him home. Upon arrival Noble exclaimed to his father, asking where he had come from, marking their first meeting in four decades.

R. C. Noble

Don’t Let Stomach Trouble Wreck Your Life

Mrs May Moore describes chronic stomach trouble after moving to town and relief after using World’s Tonic. She cites constipation, headaches, sour belching, and bloating that improved after the herbal remedy, sold by Union Drug Co. and other modern drug stores.

May Moore Mrs. Moore Thad Hone Mvorid Unior Drug Co Red Cross Pharmacy Graf Red Drug & Chemical Co Love Drugo

Union battle near decision in steel union vote

In Canonsburg Pennsylvania delegates to the Amalgamated Association of Iron Steel and Tin Workers weigh proposed shift from craft to industrial unionism. The Lewis faction led by John L Lewis offered 500000 dollars toward a 1500000 campaign. Edward Miller heads the Amalgamated committee meeting with President William Green of the American Federation of Labor to decide within 24 hours.

Canonsburg Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers Washington Lewis National Committee On Industrial Organization John L. Lewis Lewis Group Amalgamated Amalgamated Committee Edward Miller William Green The American

Steel workers union drive decision pending committee report

Federation of Labor backs craft unions as the steel workers weigh the type of drive to pursue. A final decision is expected after the committee submits its report.

Hosecart Vanishes in Town Fire Rescue Delays

In Ask Fork Arizona on May 6 a rare town fire left firefighters unable to locate the hose cart, delaying efforts until it was found stored in a building. The blaze damaged four tourist camp cabins, two outhouses and a wash room, with firefighters limiting the damage.

Ask Fork Ariz

33 Year Old Horse Celebrates 83rd Birthday

Sunshine the horse marked his 83rd birthday at a party hosted by John Bigford in New Marlboro Massachusetts. About 50 guests attended as they watched the animal receive a large cake ordered by Bigford to show his long standing affection for the animal over the years.

New Marlboro Mass Sunshine

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