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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1934

Page

4

Charley’s four year record questioned in county paper

The editorial questions Charley’s impact as senator for the 11th district, citing reduced university appropriations and limited tangible achievements. It criticizes missed inter-county road progress, notes political tensions in Morgantown and Charleston, and laments perceived political plunder while urging accountability.

Charley State University Rome Taylor County Charleston Tayl Morgantown-Grafton Earl Smith Fairmont Earl Senate

Tax Department Forecasts April Payments Amid Delinquency Warning

Tax department expects sales tax receipts for April as near the end of the payment period. All returns must be in by midnight to avoid delinquency. About 2,000 payments were received in the morning with similar expected later totals. The department previously collected $19,489.17 from 6,127 business firms.

Tax Department Une

O K s Bridge Plan Around Ohio River Linking Cities

Washington May 15 President Roosevelt signs a bill authorizing construction of a city bridge across the Ohio River connecting Wheeling West Virginia to nearby districts. The action aims to improve regional transportation and commerce.

Washington Roosevelt Ecity Wheeling W. Va Ohio River

Votes Of Candidates Entered In The Better Business Campaign

Campaign material touts victory with bold phrases and many candidate names such as Mrs Gavnthrop Miss Foley Miss Teamon Cave Zi Lila R Miller and Tweed. It promises 2 808 000 and 956 000 votes and urges completion by readers with the slogan The workers will win the winners will work.

Wuetn Moore Reitz Charleston McLaughlin Better Business Gavnthrop Jay Foley Teamon Cave Ler Lila R Miller Aere Mehes

Nine Month School Term Opposed by The Journal

The Preston County Journal argues that nine months is too long for elementary schooling. It cites Charleston reports that most districts already entered a ninth month, urging eight months instead. The paper notes farming communities need children for May and June work and calls for higher teacher salaries for a shorter term to improve instruction.

Preston County Journal Charleston the Journal Boards of Education

Enrollees of C C C Write to Citizens of Grafton

Letters from Camp Knox Kentucky dated May 13 1934 greet Grafton West Virginia residents. The C C C enrollees say they enjoy their stay and aim to make a good record for Grafton and the state. They note officers are welcoming and they hope to return home by May 30 for a few days. Names Buhr R. Stanley Willeam E McMullen Glenn A Swisher Charles G Boyce appear.

Camp Knox Grafton C.C. C West Virginia Buhr R. Stanley Willeam E. McMullen Glenn A. Swisher Charles G. Boyce

Judge Urges Higher Standards In New Deal Conference

The article reports a judge calling for higher standards of righteousness amid reform momentum. It notes a two conference series by the Episcopal Church to explore the New Deal, with a St. Louis meeting May 28-29. Featured speakers include Spencer Miller Jr, Kemp P. Lewis, and other UNC and National Cotton Council affiliates.

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Judith Dale on the Stand in Beving Will Case

In a courtroom scene Judge Morgan and attorney Lampere clash as Judith Dale testifies about her past with Tom Bevins. Lampere questions her memory and motive while Judith shows calm resolve, recounting her career, marriage and the complex ties to Bevins and his ill health.

Tere Lampere Begius Judith Mathile Bevins Tom Bevins Bevits Bevitis Austin Lamere Kenneth Kelly Tom Bevina Morgai Dale Tim Hin Waa Laugs Antner Elal Arcanm Ieee Morgan Tom Beving

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