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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1935

Page

2

Barbour County Forms Group For Valley Plan

Philippi May 10 Officers and directors were chosen at a mass meeting in the courthouse for the Barbour county organization of the Monongahela Valley rehabilitation and development movement which spans ten counties. Three plans outlined include private capital government loans or government financed and supervised development. Potential projects across Barbour include jail, street improvements, parks, dams, school buildings, roads, beautification, a textile factory, coal by products plant, wood toy factory, golf course, reopen woolen mills, and laying sub marginal land programs. A large board of directors was selected featuring Senator Lee J. Sandridge and numerous county officials and residents.

Philippi Barbour Coun~ry Monongahela Valley Barbour County Belington Belington and Phil Ippi Audra Laurel Creek Wilson Lee J. Sandridge William Jones Herman J. Poling Andy Booth W. le Morrison Howard Price J. E. Keyser H. F. Brittingham Poling Frank G. Kittle E. W Kennedy C. W. Shemo A. P. Stewart Austin Hathaway George Martin Frank Christopher A.M. Stansbury Roy J. Moore Mrs. Dore Shaffer Howard Cox Dayton Stemple Armelia Folio R. £. Holbert C. C. Ward Joe Oliver N. C. Hardin M. J. Bennett Victor Thacker C. W. Shomo

Digestive Tonic Promises Appetite Boost and Health Claims

A fragmented local notice mixes an advertisement for Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery with county and club organizational updates. It touts appetite increase and digestion aid, lists several local names and prices, and then recounts officers elected for county affairs and garden club committees, followed by Pythian Sisters officers for thePhilippi lodge.

Wes Dr. Pierce Clarkaburg East View Way Sid

Rightmire Plumbing Offers Service and Repair

W E Rightmire Plumbing advertises prompt service and repair work with contact by calling 32 J_PHONE.

W. E. Rightmire Plumbing ‘Service NEW OK

Radio Prime Time Listings Across NBC CBS and More

A dense schedule of evening radio programs lists the night’s lineup across outlets NBC CBS WGN WLW KDKA and WWVA. It names shows and acts including Amos n Andy Lum and Abner Jimmie Allen Phil Harris orchestra and Beatrice Lillie with various regional variations and program blocks spanning 5:30 PM to midnight with multiple network and local slots.

NBC Lowell Thomas WWBC Billy and Betty CBS Carlton and Shaw KDKA Amos 'N Andy WGN Jimmie Allen WLW Phil Harris WSM Marjorie Coone Tony Gus Lum Abner WWVA Red Davis O’neills Pickens Sisters Bob Newhall Uncle Ezra Elsie Hitz Nick Dawson Quinn Ryan Irené Rich Leith Stevens Hartie Jessica Draiete Hvbo Te MS Binetta Nancy and Her Men Frandis Craig Cbs—Court of Human Relations MLW FBE Jean Mildred Wwva—Rangers WJZ Phil Baker Harry McNaughton Ella Logan Estelle Jayne Leon Be Tasco Mary and Esther Nat Brusiloff Sam WFBE Snug ‘Harbor Richard Himber Silvertown Bill Ferrara Billy Cooke Nat'l Geographic Society Admiral Byrd WENR Jack Randolph WGBF Stoopnagle & Budd Amos ‘N' Andy Tommy Tucker Squire Hawkins Jesse Crawford WGY Bobby Meekers Freddie Berrens Jolly Coburn Wayne King Hoofinghams Blue Steel Charles Gaylord Luigi Romanelli W3z Shandor Leo Zollo Freddie Martin Lugi Romanelli Manny ‘da Port Jimmy Garrigan Art Jarrett Long Branch Kay Kyser Louis Panico RCA Beatrice Lillie Comed Cavallier Quartet Erche Hollywood Hotel Frank Mutenor Bernice Claire Chandu the Magician Balvana Cortez Hiwood

Card of Thanks for Father Leck Frey

The family expresses gratitude to friends for kindness during illness and death of Leck Frey. Thanks for car use and Carr China flowers. Special thanks to Rev. J M Shaw who led the funeral.

Leck Frey Carr China Company J. M. Shaw W. C., Jones

World Traveler Advises Kruschen for Weight Loss

Portland man John Lethaby shares his 190 to 165 pound weight loss after six weeks using Kruschen Salts. He claims the regimen boosted energy and reduced waist from 42 to 36 inches. The ad touts safety, a money back guarantee, and nationwide availability through druggists and chemical companies.

John Lethaby Portland Oreg England Africa Brazil Gt Drug & Chemica Clo

Investigation ordered into Gallup abduction riot killings

Governor Clyde Tingley of New Mexico ordered a vigorous inquiry into the Gallup abduction by hooded men. The probe concerns David Levinson of Philadelphia and Robert Minor, both in Gallup to defend detainees charged with murder after a riot sparked by an eviction on April 4 that left three dead.

Clyde Tingley New Mexico Gallup, N. M David Levinson Philadelphia Robert Minor Minor Levinson Gallup

Civil Engineer Falls 20 Feet in Pittsburgh Shaft

D M Bartsch a B and O civil engineer in Pittsburgh toppled about 20 feet to the basement floor from the Jarrett building elevator shaft. He suffered severe bruises and minor injuries and was taken to Grafton City Hospital where he rests. Officials lack a formal report but early unofficial versions say a shaft door may have opened if leaned upon.

Jarrett M. Bartsch Pittsburgh Grafton City Hospital Bartsch Eough

Dam Employee Struck By Tractor At Federal Dam Site

Max Sabbatti an ironworker for Frederick Snare Corp was injured at 3 45 yesterday afternoon while on the construction road near the main Indiana Miss Mary Gall. Sabbatti was walking when a tractor struck him causing bruises and injuries. The Snare company released the report detailing the incident and location along Pearl Street.

Max Sabbatti Federal Dam Project Frederick Snare Corporation Snare Corporation Sabbatti Mary Gall Washington Indiana Ada Gall Pearl Street

Notable Incident Involving Mr Adams And Sabbatti

A tractor incident left Sabbatti largely unharmed after being thrown to the ground on a soft muddy temporary road. First aid was given by the Snare surgeon Sabbatti was then taken to his home. Mr Adams drove the tractor and Sabbatti remained in stable condition despite the fall.

Adams Sabbatti

Resurvey of Water Users Considered by City Leaders

Mayor E Otto Waugh and City Finance Commissioner Charles E Rau announced a forthcoming city resurvey to list water consumers, residences, and owner or renter names. The move supports plans to collect delinquent water bills, with water rent delinquencies potentially near $15 000 from recent years pending audit details.

E. Otto Waugh Charles E. Rau State Tax Commissioner's Office Charleston Rau

Also Mentioned on This Page

Barbour Development — Association Barbour County Garden Club Etta Barnes Bruce Long C. L. Steele Cora Barnes M. M. Strader Alma Pitts B. Boylen Chloris Benson Fred, Gray Nelle Waddell Lena Switzer B. Brown Shaffer Ben M. Wilson J. W. Myers Hiram Lantz A. 8. Poling C. C. Phillips J. T. Galloway H. Jc. Myers Katherine Barnes Pythian Sisters Pythian Sisters of The Philippi Lodge Dora Boyles Margaret Ryan Alma Willett Ida England Hazel Nutter A. M. Dyer J. Blackburn Ware Grayce Wilson Raed New PECOM Nbc—News Gallagher and Sheehan Jack Armstrong Adv Itio Niet Bro Stra Ted den Stre Kanawha London Justice Ofithe Peace S. S. van Dine Paul Lukag Philo Vance World Traveler Tingley Taylor County Hardware Grafton St. John SA Rinso Buss Cote Turday Soc Piggly Wiggly
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