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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1935

Page

2

Fox refuses beer advertising ban enforcement in Charleston

Tax Commissioner Fred L. Fox contends a court injunction against him offers no protection to beer retailers who keep exterior signs naming brew brands. Circuit Judge Arthur P. Hudson temporarily blocked enforcement, while Fox warns that a upheld ruling could punish dealers who fail to remove signs.

Charleston Fred L. Fox Arthur P. Hudson Pox Fox Hudson Galahad

Judge Orders Renewal Petition For Beer Retailers

Judge Hudson issued an order on a petition by Jim Diskoleis Huntington restaurateur seeking renewal for himself and all other beer retailers in the state. Diskoleis’ attorney Hawthorne Battle Charleston called Fox the Sir Galahad of this administration and accused him of exceeding his authority and trying to regulate the morals of the people.

Hudson Jim Diskoleis Huntington

Exams to Release Saturday Says Taylor County Office

Officials in Taylor County Superintendent of Schools declare a report on eighth grade exams taken last Friday will likely be released Saturday. Staff work on report preparation certification and routine duties in the Grafton Banking and Trust building.

Taylor ‘County Superintendent of Schools Grafton Banking and Trust Company

Life Terms Sought for Recaptured Morgarts

Prosecuting Attorney Stanley Bosworth said life terms under the habitual criminal act will be recommended for brothers George Morgart, 25, and Eugene Morgart, 18, recaptured after escaping Randolph County jail. They were sentenced last February to five years and were seized near Ellamore after a jail break. The case will go to the grand jury next week for the life term recommendations.

Elkins Stanley Bosworth Tfe George Eugene Morgart Randolph County Ellamore Eugene Bosworth

W. E. Bightmire Plumbing Service New OK Repair Work

A local plumbing service, W. E. Bightmire, announces repair offerings in Oklahoma. Call 32 J for estimates and service inquiries.

W. E. Bightmire Plumbing Service New OK

Radio Program Schedule with Various Stations and Performers

A dense listing of radio programs across stations WWVA WJZ WGN CBS and others, detailing show times from 5:30 P.M. to 1 A.M. with a mix of dramas, comedies, variety acts, news, orchestras, and special features. It notes performers like Amos n Andy Tony and Gus and Jimmie Allen, and concludes with an advertisement urging RCA tube price comparisons.

Beneves Gallagher Shee Tony Gus CBS WGN Sum Abner WWVA 4A Bernard and the Merry Minstrels WJZ WLW Arthur Tracy Street Singer R. E. Desbernine Boake Carter KDKA Palmer House Bi Velma Freddie Rich Roy Shields Hessberger ISM Chamber of Commerce Ign—Kay Kyser Death Valley Days Conrad Thi Cyril Pitts WFBE Murdoch Williams Blue Steel Paul Whiteman Billy Cooke Horace Heidt WCKY Mischa Stanley Orches Tin Pan Alley WLS NBC Jimmy June Jack Amos 'N Andy Enoch Light WJ2 Harold Stern Dance Orchestra WGY Bobby Meeker Lum Art Jarrett Eddy Duchin Leroy Bradley Wayne King

New Pure Oil Station Opens On West Main Street

The Pure Oil Company announces the opening of a new station and storage garage on the Bona Fide lot at West Main street set for June 15. Local manager H C Haller and six attendants were named from 100 applicants. two more hires will be announced later. The site will offer 24 hour gas and oil sales from the Latrobe street side with a full line of accessories but no repair work.

Pure Oil Company Bonafede West Main Street H.C. Haller Tygarts Valley Chevrolet Company Richard Gerkins Paul Brestel David Miller Lester Haymond William Lewis Forrest Jones Main Street Latrobe Street

Sunday Comics In Four Color Bundle

Advertisement notes Wold famous comics in 32 pages every Sunday plus the Baltimore American as the Souths favorite Sunday paper printed in four colors.

Baltimore American South Ady

Richberg Pushes NRA Program and Cashing Veterans Bonds

Richberg said the National Industrial Recovery Board unanimously backed a revised NRA program to be pressed in the house as a substitute for the senate extension. He warned of grave dangers facing hearings next Monday. A second item notes the senate finance committee rejection of Gore’s rider to cash veterans certificates from the 4.88 billion work relief fund, with plans to reopen world war debt agreements for repayment.

Richberg National Industrial Recovery Board House Senate White House Senate Finance ‘ Committee Gore Okla Oklahoman

FDR Seeks Funded Bonus Payment in New Currency

President Franklin D. Roosevelt discusses the omnibus banking bill with committee members. Benjamin M. Anderson Jr of the Chase National Bank outlines that payment of the bonus in new currency involves two key steps. The article continues from page one, detailing policy questions and economic implications for the era.

Benjamin M. Anderson Jr Chase National Bank of New York

Valley Group Aims to Map Upper Monongahela Basin Plan

President Rosier will outline in detail potential within the county scope with the planning board and share advance information on the nine county Upper Monongahela basin association. Emphasis is on representative attendance to ensure community input in selecting those to carry out the exhaustive program for county benefits.

Rosier Monongahela Basin

North Pole Ice at 87 372 W Main Street

North Pole Ice advertises address 87 372 W Main Street inviting customers to visit for ice and related services. The terse listing highlights location and the business name without additional details.

W. Main Street

Seniors Face Busy 2 Weeks at Grafton High School

Graduation activities for the class of 1935 at Grafton High School start with Recognition Day at 10:30 in the auditorium. Upcoming events include the senior play Crisis, the pre senior play Sun Up, baccalaureate May 26 by Rev H W Flanagan, and commencement May 31 with speaker Cameron Ralston of Washington and Jefferson College. Alumni banquet planned May 28 at Moose Home. May 28-29 display of student work. May 29 Class Day program. financing noted by Principal Torlock Rasmussen.

Grafton High School H. W. Flanagan West Main Street M. E Cameron Ralston Washington and Jefferson College The Moose Home Alumni Association Harry Friedman

Critics clash over AAA program in heated Senate scene

Senators challenged farm leader Hastings as Connally called his resolution an insult to farmers and accused the administration of plotting to embezzle funds. A quick vote was blocked as Hastings and McNary resisted a rapid tally amid claims Roosevelt may be involved.

AAA Connally Texas Wallace United States Hastings

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