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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1933
Page
6
Money to loan on unencumbered real estate with preference for repairing or improving homes. Offered by Home Building and Loan Association, a member of the Federal Home Loan System, with services from Grafton Banking and Trust Co. Buildings.
Amusing pictures from old textbooks reproduced in The American Weekly magazine distributed with next Sunday's Baltimore American. Aimed at readers of history, with colorful illustrations and nostalgic captions. Buy it from newsdealer or newsboy.
Ray Smoot, who moved here under six years ago, died recently. He married May Premhart of Newburg and leaves three children James Smoot on a Columbus farm, Mrs. Mary Jane Hoult of Fairmont, and William Smoot in city schools. A grandchild Charles Smoot Hoult, five weeks old, survives. He had several siblings and half-siblings. He was linked to C.H. Smoot, former Fairmont resident. Funeral Thursday at 2:30 pm in the Methodist Protestant Temple, burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.
President faces pivotal choice on funding the 144 million debt due days after London talks while advisers warn against risking congressional control. Belgium backs tariff truce terms as France demands currency depreciation safeguards. Britain, Italy, Germany show varied stances. Roosevelt hosts T V Soong and discusses with Dr. Hjalmar Schacht as Hawaii prepares a new auto ferry link between Pearl Harbor and Ford Island.
Peiping fears rise after a shooting of an unidentified man alleged as a Japan Manchukuo agent. The victim, in critical condition, is accused by Chinese newspapers of carrying bribe money to sway Peiping politics against Nanking. Assailants remain at large and are hailed by papers as heroes.
Weston hosts the Rotary conference featuring Dr. Raymond J. Vassar and Dr. Richard Aspinall. The Weston High band performed on the camp lawn while sessions included talks by Ross Allen and Louis A. Johnson. Governors Wade and state leaders addressed attendees as the 24th district plans to meet at the Greenbrier next year.
The committee's expert analyzed the measure and testified that substantial savings would mainly benefit security holders. He noted that very large economies would likely come at the cost of jobs, with some workers and roads potentially losing positions.
The House vote 70 to 16 defeated submitting a short ballot plan reducing elective offices to governor and attorney general. Leaders argued the public already rejected this four years ago and it would raise costs. The bill to eliminate dog racing failed earlier, and a revenue measure of 14 million dollars faced tax-rate disagreements between houses. A five percent pari mutuel and three percent gross receipts tax were part of the tax plan. Conferees for the road bill and revenue bill were named, with party lines noted. A veto on immediate salary payment prompted a constitutional amendment push to raise legislators’ pay to 1500 annually.
Washington May 9 Overwhelming Senate approval chose J F O Connor of California for comptroller of the currency amid a brief clash over banking experience. The chamber also confirmed Lucille F McMillan of Tennessee and Harry B Mitchell of Montana to the Civil Service Commission.
New York earloadings for the week ended May 6 show a gain over the 1932 period for the second straight week. Total loadings reached 21,808 versus 21,410 last year. General Motors reports April sales at 86.96 percent of cars to dealers in the United States and Canada, up from 58,018 in March and 78,359 in April 1932.
Reconstruction Finance Corporation workers cleaning the Beverly cemetery uncovered a small tombstone with initials N. W. and the date March 30, 1778. Believed to mark Noah Westfall or a family member who donated the ground. Others over a century old were also found.
Washington May 9 The Senate passed the Fletcher Bill to create a new shield for investors against fraudulent securities. The measure moved to conference with the House after swift two hour debates. An amended provision would establish a foreign security owners corporation to negotiate settlements on defaulted foreign bonds and take over duties of fiscal agents.
The examination bill requires that every child entering school be examined and found free of infectious diseases. The measure passed the Senate 63 to 37, after House approval in the regular session. Mrs Price of Fayette led the campaign for preschool health exams.
New Orleans reports that star grid player Jack Holland, once a Tulane football standout, suffered a fatal cerebral hemorrhage after a boxing match cut last night. The incident follows his transition to professional boxing and involvement with opponent Tony Maurel Jo of New Orleans.
Fairmont May 9. E F Dalton Charleston was re elected state deputy of the Knights of Columbus at the state convention. Other officers named include J W Donahoe Huntington secretary E V Shorr Weston treasurer J L Hechmer Grafton advocate L L Kohlbecker Charleston lecturer L L Logston Thomas warden and Rev George Burke Wheeling chaplain. Dalton and past state deputy Frank OBrien Wheeling were elected delegates to the national convention in Chicago in August with John Wolfe Wheeling and C J Stanton Clarksburg as alternates.
The dollar steadied against the pound after President Roosevelt's address to Americans. Traders noted little change in volume on the London exchange with the dollar trading narrowly between $3.981 and $4.06 per pound and closing near $3.99 as continental selling eased slightly.
Charleston May 9 A total of 1 041 000 in public utility taxes was distributed among 47 counties by Auditor Edgar B Sims today The state previously distributed approximately 1 500 000 of the same type of taxes A third installment of between 2 000 000 and 3 000 000 remains to be collected and distributed Sums distributed to other counties include Marshall 50 Randolph 10 Taylor 10 000 and Tyler 19 000
Markets swung unevenly with mid day gains fading by close. Major names including American Telephone Union Pacific U S Steel Dupont Consolidated Gas Allied Chemical Santa Fe New York Central and Liggett Group saw trading around 2 5 million shares amid a erratic session.
A. L. Wagner Inc of Clarksburg sought to sell 3.2 beer in Graf ton without a city distributors license. Mayor Charles O. King noted city ordinances require a municipal license, and denied the permit. A State Tax Commissioner letter arguing no municipal license is needed was presented but rejected.
Norfolk May 9 A coast guard patrol boat poised near the wreck of the Merida to avert a clash between rival expeditions seeking the treasure from the Ward Liner. A tug report said interlopers threatened. Navy vessels moved to the area. Commander Bonham insisted the coast guard would intervene only if American ships fight, not which expedition recovers the bullion aboard the sunken liner.
Washington May 9 U S attorney Ashworths report on the beer situation in West Virginia is being studied by Norman J Morrison special assistant to the attorney general He called the report very voluminous and will not decide on public release until study is finished Ashworth prepared it with respect to Judge George W McClintics opinion that the West Virginia measure legalizing beer is unconstitutional.
Charleston reports the senate approved two bills enabling counties to borrow RFC money to cover debts. Nicholas County may borrow 250000 dollars and Clay County seeks 50000 dollars. Nicholas amendment concurrence returned to house, Clay bill sent to governor.
Danville Virginia May 9 special agent G Marley for Southern Railway reports the wreck of a freight train with twenty seven cars, killing one man and causing about one hundred thousand dollars in damage, was caused by a spike placed on the rails by a 7 year old boy who admitted the act to see the trace. A 12 year old girl also mentioned. No warrants issued. children placed with parents and whipped.
In New York with Washington, a thorough patronage survey delays appointments as Democratic aides prepare the largest ever list of possible posts. Party leaders, now three months into work, aim to catalog every job and weigh recommendations to ensure party balance before filling posts.
New York May 9. Fentgy J. F. Vandenbergh De Valdez, 54, who pled guilty to stealing 13000 from Miss Katherine Beeson, formerly of Pittsburgh and Uniontown, Pa., received an extra five years at Sing Sing. Albert Bisconti, 42, who pleaded guilty to attempted grand larceny in the Beeson case awaits sentencing.
Postmaster General Farley appoints Robert B. Santrock postmaster at Bonds Kanawha county West Virginia. Santrock has served as acting post master since Walter Hendricks resigned.
Wheeling May 9 A special train will carry 326 young men from Hancock Brooke Ohio Marshall and Wetzel counties to civilian training camp in Kentucky at 8 p m Wednesday the trip funded by the government to provide one quarter of meals and supplies for the participants.
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