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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1939
Page
6
Sheriff Herbert reports April tax receipts total 111.06 versus 38,023.1 in the prior year, keeping yearly totals around 136,000. He notes many taxpayers have not paid, and optimism remains that 1939 collections may yet reach 1938 levels despite larger taxpayers defaulting. A blighted coal mine area is blamed for overall slower collections.
W W Jefferson of the American Red Cross spoke at a Taylor County chapter meeting of officers and activity chairmen held Monday night in the Red Cross room of the Young Men's Christian Association. Motion pictures of Red Cross activities were shown and local chairmen gave reports on chapter work.
Philadelphia May 10 detectives pursue a second murder gang suspected of stay-for-pay killings in the city, possibly separate from an insurance murder ring blamed for dozens of deaths. An informant linked a 24-person case to a "procurer" of poison, and investigators warn of a rival group the police call the guild of death. Assistant D A Vincent McDevitt teased startling new developments as city chemists examine two more bodies amid pressure to reveal motive and connections.
Carl Moran of Simpson was fined ten dollars and one dollar costs in municipal court for being drunk on West Main street. He arranged to pay the current fine and a back fine from a prior conviction, before Mayor P F Gillispie.
Circuit Judge Walter R. Haggerty died at 2 AM in Fairmont at age 54 from a heart attack shortly after adjourning a night session over a city election dispute. He served as Marion County prosecutor and later as judge after a career in private practice. Survived by widow Nellie B. and two daughters Mrs Earl Jackson Jr of Fairmont and Mrs Hugh Griffin Jr of Philadelphia.
West Virginia utilities protest tax bases as the Board of Public Works holds hearings. Hope Natural Gas and United Fuel Gas challenge assessments of 48 million and 40 million, arguing valuations are excessive and earnings have fallen. Appalachian Electric Power defends keeping its 47 million assessment after plant expansion and rural line work. The board initially raised the level by 1.506 million to 47 million, citing new Logan power capacity and expanded rural service.
Prime Minister Chamberlain told the House of Commons that Britain seeks Soviet Russia's pledge of military aid in eastern Europe only after Britain and France have taken the field themselves. He stressed caution and allied strategy amid shifting wartime commitments.
Mrs Helen David Robb formerly of Grafton will broadcast an organ recital from the Presbyterian church in Clarksburg via radio station WBLK tomorrow at four o clock in the afternoon.
Miss Anna Jarvis asks Rev Oakey Grow to urge First Christian church and community to display the American flag as a symbol of country peace liberty and religious freedom. She plans a May 11 9:30 p m broadcast on WOR Newark to promote the cause and sends greetings to Grafton residents.
Sunday afternoon a rally was held by colored churches in Taylor County at Baileytown Methodist Church with Mrs Nan Armstrong presiding. Mrs Black led singing and Rev A J Qualls offered prayers. Several Sunday schools and musical groups participated and Mrs Gertrude Davis from Cincinnati spoke inspiringly.
Chauncey Bailey of Thornton drove a junk truck that ran off the road near Parkersburg last night. The truck was seriously damaged after it reportedly rolled down an embankment. Bailey was uninjured.
Delbert C. Markley moved to end his divorce suit against Clara Alice Markley. Judge Herbert W. Dent dismissed the action in Taytor County Court as reconciliation was planned once she is released from Alderson federal prison. In Charles Town, May 10, former Governor H G Kump of Elkins will address a joint Board of Trade Lions Kiwanis meeting Friday night.
Thelma Reed Urban of Grafton files for divorce in Taylor County circuit court. Attorney Harry Friedman represents her, accusing Joseph L Urban now in Buffalo of desertion more than three years ago while in New Castle, Pennsylvania. She is mother to three minor children, Joseph 14 Dorothy 12 and John 11.
In an eight state Appalachian region, miners produced 70 percent of the nation s vital soft coal. A 70 per cent stoppage followed an April 1 oil contract expiry triggering walkouts. Represented by operators and United Mine Workers at a joint session from 9 30 to 11 30 a m EST, conciliation talks then split for individual meetings. A second joint session was planned for 11 30 a m to 1 30 p m.
The conference between mine operators and the United Mine Workers of America plus CIO on reopening soft coal mines stretched into the night. President Roosevelt urged a quick settlement and hinted government action if no deal is reached, while the main dispute centers on union recognition and strike penalties. John L. Lewis may oppose a tentative reopening plan, fearing strategic disadvantage for miners.
Washington May 10 The National Labor Relations Board and AFL leaders discuss compromise amendments to the Wagner Act. Chair J Warren Madden meets AFL officials Joseph A Padway and John P Frey while Frey delays Senate testimony. CTO criticizes the talks as back door dealing amid ongoing hearings on act revision.
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