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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1935

Page

4

Record of border friendship plaque on the St Croix river bridge

Canadians and Americans unveil a plaque on the St Croix river bridge at the border town of St Stephens New Brunswick Calais Maine to mark a friendship tablet. The ceremony follows a similar plaque on the Detroit Windsor border and highlights longstanding cross border ties and peace.

Etkifis Thier St. Croix River St. Stephens New Brunswick Calais Maine Amier Detroit Windsor Ontario

Charter Wins by Huge Vote in Philippines Plebiscite

Manila reports show early returns tally 5,403 for ratification and 106 against the proposed Philippine commonwealth charter. About half the electorate in precincts voted amid heavy police guard to prevent Sakdalista upheaval linked to May 2 violence, as the nation advances toward independence under the 1934 Tydings McDuffie act.

Manila Philippines United States Sakdalistas Commonwealth Congress

Joseph of Egypt and Wallace of Iowa in critique

Baltimore Sunday American remarks on Henry A Wallace and the AAA program by drawing a parallel to Joseph of Egypt. It portrays Secretary Wallace as bungling statecraft, citing a biblical dream story to contrast with ancient Joseph’s foresight and condemning perceived errors in New Deal agricultural policy.

Baltimore Sunday American Dem Joseph Jacob Rachel America Henry A. Wallace Pharoah

Joseph's Storage of Grain During Famine

The passage describes Joseph collecting and storing vast amounts of grain in Egyptian cities during seven bountiful years, creating abundance beyond measure. When seven years of famine began, many lands visited Egypt to buy corn, leaving Egypt as the bread supplier amid widespread scarcity. The account highlights Joseph's leadership and the global response to famine.

Egypt Joseph

Henry Wallace and the agricultural foible in Washington

A harsh political diatribe contrasts Henry Wallace with Joseph in biblical terms. The piece accuses Wallace of destroying food supplies, causing famine and reliance on relief, while mocking grandiose agricultural plans. It frames Joseph as wise and Wallace as impractical, arguing future secretaries must follow the Josephic program.

Joseph Wallace Henry Wallace Washington Josph Jacob Rachel

NA Manufacturers predict $20B in factory expansion

The National Association of Manufacturers issued a favorable forecast based on a wide study of the economy. It projects $20 billion in factory expansion and rehabilitation and other durable goods investments if Congress and the administration remove legislative uncertainties. The group says such private capital could create four million jobs over two years and reduce reliance on federal relief. It urges postponement of nonessential reform bills and quick adjournment to spur private investment and job creation.

Philippi National Association of Manufacturers Congress E Association Federal Association Utility Holding Company AAA

Four Die in Farmhouse Fire Near Bradford Alabama

A fire early today destroyed a Bradford area farmhouse killing four people and badly burning a fifth. The dead are Arthur Rich the farmer, Mrs J A Abel 70 the mother in law, and Richs two children aged four and seven. Mrs Rich escaped with severe burns and doctors say she has a good chance to recover.

Birmingham Ala Bradford Arthur Rich J. A. Abel Rich

Wyoming County Relief Boss Given Promotion

E W Worrell Jr relief administrator of Wyoming county has been loaned to Raleigh county as acting administrator by the state relief administration office. The temporary transfer aims to reorganize the case loads and further reduce the caseload. He succeeds Mrs Myrtle Gajot, who becomes head of the Raleigh county social service division.

Charleston E. W. Worrell, Jr Wyoming County Raleigh County State Relief Administration Office Worrell Myrtle Gaujot Raleigh County Social Service Division

Three Executed At Dawn As Hitler Rejects Pardons

Berlin dispatch reports three executions at dawn as Adolf Hitler spurns pleas for clemency. The chaotic purge underscores the regime’s iron approach to dissent and consolidates power amid wartime pressures.

Berlin Adolf Hitler

Hazel Atlas Glass Plant to Reopen Amid Hope for Normal Business

With the Hazel Atlas factory reopening in Grafton, local business leaders anticipate a return to normal conditions amid federal payroll stress. The plant plans to operate at capacity, employing about 650 workers, though some details remain undisclosed and depend on wider glass trade improvement.

Blueville Fetterman Maple Ave B. & C Atlas Grafton Futore Federal Dam

Toledo Auto Plans Edge Toward Resolution on Plant Vote

Officials say difficulties at the Cleveland and Norwood plants will be ironed out after the vote. Toledo plant will again supply transmissions, with a score noted in the report.

Conan Norwood Toledo

Bonus debate swells as Roosevelt veto stance grows

Washington is flooded with messages urging approval or veto of the Patman cash bonus bill. Senate roll call shows White House push for a veto, with leaders describing a partial veto as likely to end the bonus measure for the current session.

Washington Streath Patman Wits Howe Senate White House

Labor accord ends Toledo auto strike with wage rise

About 30,000 idle auto workers secure a four cent hourly wage increase, lifting minimum to 54 cents, plus time and a half for overtime and Sunday holiday work. A shop committee will be formed and the memorandum will post on bulletin boards and be sent to Washington. Labor officials call the pact a solid step though the union’s demand for a signed contract was declined.

Toledo Department of Labor Washington Edward F. McGrady Perkins Dillon American Federation of Labor Chevrolet Motor Chich General Motors Alfred G. Gullivar Mana

Fifteen Hurt In Mine Riot Near Wilkes Barre

Wilkes-Barre May 14. Fifteen miners were injured in a clash at the Nottinghams mine of Glen Alden Coal Company in Plymouth Luzerne County. Police reported cars of miners were stoned before daybreak as the dispute resumed at the mine mouth. Clubs and stones flew and state police were rushed by pickets. Five wounded were hospitalized and about ten more treated at home for minor injuries. The United Mine Workers of America and United Anthracite Miners of Pennsylvania have long been in controversy in Luzerne County.

Wilkes-Barre Nottinghams Glen Alden Coal Company Plymouth United, Mine ‘Workers.of America United Anthracite Miners Pennsylvania Luzerne Coliity

Local Youth Cast Leading Role in WVU Play

Morton Rosenshein, son of Mr and Mrs William Rosenshein of Walnut Street West Side, a WVU freshman, played Beelzebub Satanasso in The Nursery Maid of Heaven at the university commencement hall last Saturday. Reports from Morgantown say he portrayed the character with notable stillness and identification. Rosenshein, a Grifton High School graduate, was active in many activities and considered a promising student.

Morton Rosenshein William Rosenshein Walnut St West West Virginia University Morgantown Department of Public Speaking University Corhimencement Hall Beelzebub Rosenshein Grafton High School

Pneumonia Claims Life Of Two Year Old Child

Thomas Erwin Reed, two years old, son of Mr and Mrs Reed of Parkview, died this morning after weeks of illness from pneumonia. Survived by his parents and a brother Charles. Funeral services set for 2:30 PM Thursday at the Church of the Nazarene. Rev. Williams directing.

Thomas Erwin Reed Mir A. Reed Parkview Charles Nagatene Reyance Wiiden Sar! Whiferal Corpeae

Gypsy understudy stirs Louise in backstage dispute

In a tense backstage scene Louise confronts Goldie and Douglas over a gypsy understudy named Renaldo. Louise resents the two understudies, fears losing her lead, and presses for reasons behind the gypsy’s rapid rise while the staff weigh the show’s future.

Appreciation note from family after loss of Mrs. B. A. Vincent

We thank friends for help and kindness during illness and death of our wife and mother Mrs B A Vincent. Lois Luzader and quartet helped. Grateful for car use and minister support. Signed by Mrs B A Vincent and Sarah E Vincent.

8. A. Vincent Espe- Lois Luzader

Legal Notices from Taylor County WV Estate and Trust Sale

Creditors of the estate of Clem en Tina Brown are summoned to present claims with vouchers by November 19 1935 at the Taylor County Bank building Gratton WV else be barred. Trustee S sale of two lot parcels in Fetterm an District Gratton Taylor County WV at 1 pm June 6 1935 by W Merle Watkins trustee under deed of trust dated May 6 1927. Cash terms.

Clementina Brown Taylor County Bank Gratton Taylor County West Virginia Mabel Thomas Merle Watkins Fetterman Brownlow Park W. Merle Watkins

Georgia Day Law On The Ballot In Atalanta Referendum

Aflatita Georgia May 14 voters weigh repeal of the long standing prohibition law in a three sided ballot on beer liquor and general prohibition. Supporters claim a landslide for repeal while opponents predict a victory for retention. Local leaders Milton Fleetwood and Spence Grayson express confidence in their campaigns and stress liquor under control if repeal passes.

Ee Ee Milton L. Fleetwood Georgia Peet Spence M. Grayson The Georgia Association Grayson K Wire

Mother's Day Ob At Baileytown Church Program

A Mother's Day observance was held at Bosse Day Night in the Ball-B Church with local church members and attending mothers. The Mont graded school program was dedicated to mothers, featuring a children's tribute and readings by church participants.

Bosse Ball -B Sthall Mont

Murder Case Shocks Cincinnati Post Office Clerks

A murder case from Cincinnati on May 4 involves a postal clerk slain by a man claiming complete knowledge of the crime. The suspect admits to the killing at the scene, while authorities pursue full details of motive and method.

Cinginnati Cade Marylin Searabla Aise Lumber Company Jiehéa

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