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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1933

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Milk pool strike ends after parley and militi a deployment

In Wisconsin the milk pool strike ends after six days with one death and half the state militia on duty to guard dairy markets. Governor Schmedeman's 3.5 hour talks yield an agreement to cease picketing and appoint a committee to study agriculture. A fatality occurs near Washington as strikers resist milk delivery across a 200 mile front along Lake Michigan.

Madison Wis Wisconsin Co-Operative Milk Pool A. G. Schmedeman Milwaukee Appleton Wisconsin Washington William Dickmann Albert Bradley Dickmann Lake Michigan

Nat T Frame Resigns From West Virginia University

Nat T Frame resigns as director of the agricultural extension division at West Virginia University effective July 1. A. B. Koontz says the board accepted the resignation and a successor will not be named immediately. Dr. Fred T. Froman of the college of agriculture will assume duties temporarily. A consolidation plan for divisions is under discussion.

Charleston A.B. Koontz Board of Governors West Virginia University Nat T. Frame University Agricultural Koontz Fred,t. From College of Agricula Frame B. Dickinson elt-Wilson High School Yesmorning Agrical Extension West Gontinuan Pace Mtr

Templar End Meeting at Morgantown

About fifty DeMolay Post No 11 Knights Templar of Grafton and their ladies attended the 59th annual Grand Commandery of West Virginia meeting in Morgantown. William A Beavers rose to Grand Senior Warden, ranking fifth for top state honors, with the event marking a ten year career progression from Grand Captain of the Guard. Morganitown hosted 600 Knights templar in march and 800 University cadets at the athletic field. Albert F Schairer was elevated to Grand Commander for the coming year, succeeding Alert Knee. next year’s meeting will be in Martinsburg.

Knights ‘Templar of Grafton Grand Commandery West Virginia Morgantown William A. Beavers Knight Templars O. Jay Fleming First National Bank Taylor County Knights Templar Beavers DeMolay Post Charles Corbin DeMolay Mrgantown University Martinsburg

Flemington Board Makes Few Changes For 1933 34

Rosemont May 19 The Flemington district board of education selected teachers for the year 1933 34. Only changes were hiring five young tenewers from the district, with Ron Ross as president and J O Knight and Wade Drainer among officers.

Rosemont Flemington Board of Education Ron Ross J 0 Knight Wade Drainer Oleh. Fem

Roosevelt Says Repeal Would Finance Works Program

Roosevelt argues that repealing Prohibition could fund a Works program. A bomb shattered the entrance of Dr. Mitchell Corbett’s emergency hospital in Chicago during the blast, linked to a ten-year-old Rondout Illinois mail robbery case. Willis Newton, shot during the robbery, was treated. information from Dr. Corbett aided police in capturing the gang.

Roosevelt Chicago Rondout Ill Mitchell Corbett Willie Newton

Repeal Could Eliminate New Taxes Says Budget Chief

Washington May 19 The administration testified that repeal of prohibition would remove the need for a $3.3 billion bond issue and allow the big public works program to proceed. Budget director Lewis D Douglas warned that until repeal is ratified by the states new taxes totaling about $220 million annually would be required. He proposed four tax schedules including a broad sales tax or various income tax plans while noting liquor taxes could yield around $250 million annually once repeal occurs. The president asked authority to cancel special taxes when repeal takes place.

Washington Congress Lewis D. Douglas House Ways and Means Committee Douglas Woodin

Hunger Strike Staged by 14 Prisoners at Maryland Penitentiary

In Baltimore on May 19 18 prisoners at Maryland Penitentiary are in segregation as 14 of them continue a hunger strike into the fourth day. The strike began after three prisoners refused breakfast and officials did not force meals. William Niemoth 9 of Chicago is among four inmates not striking. officials blame the group for most unrest.

Baltimore Maryland Penitentiary Wiliam Niemoth Chicgoa Publc

Japan Likely to Accept Roosevelt Peace Plan in Principle

A foreign office spokesman said Japan will likely send its in principle acceptance of the worldwide peace appeal of President Roosevelt to Washington next week with strong reservations.

Tokyo Foreign Office Japan Roosevelt Washington

Grafton Fruit Market Saturday Specials

Grafton fruit market lists Saturday specials with produce priced per basket or pound. Tomatoes 25 cents per basket, green beans three pounds, green peas three pounds, cucumbers two for, asparagus homegrown pound bunch, California oranges four large a dozen, extra large pineapples two for 29 cents, kale 18 and 25 cents.

Grafton Calif Florida

Germany backs British arms draft for world disarmament

Geneva May 19 Germany accepted the British disarmament plan as a basis for an agreement at the world conference. Count Rudolf Nadolny reported the decision amid approval demonstrations and said German moderation would dovetail with the draft. He hailed President Roosevelt's disarmament message as a sign of peace. Meanwhile Mountaineer Council No 44 O U A M plans a memorial service attendance at Wehn Hall after a funeral notice for B G Garlow.

Geneva Germany Rudolf Nadolny Herr Nadolny Berlin Roosevelt Mountaineer Council No. 44 Wehn Hall B. G. Garlow

Hanging in Cuba to Stop Rebels

Havana reports Major Arsenio Ortiz has ordered drumhead justice to curb rebel activity in Santa Clara, with several revolutions executed by hanging. A strong guard is at Bain Beach awaiting a Central American expedition including participants from the 1931 Gibara venture.

Havana Cuba Arsenio Ortiz Santa Clara Camaguey Bain Beach Halvana Central America

Scorned bid for three honorary degrees stalls in senate

In Charleston on May 19 a senate committee blocked a resolution urging West Virginia University to confer three honorary degrees. The move targeted Dr. Joseph Rosier, Louis A. Johnson, and Clarence E. Martin. Senator Hodges calls the request unethical and improper, while Senator Beneke argues it would set a bad precedent and invite legislative interference.

Charleston West Virginia University Senate Hodges Monongalia Joseph Rosier National Education Association Louis A. Johnson Clarksburg American Legion Clarence E. Martin Martinsburg American Bar Association House Beneke Ohio

Ghio Miners Idle Due to Wage Scale Delays

Columbus May 19 Thousangs of bituminous coal miners are idle. Except for mines in the extreme eastern part the majority of operations are idle during the day pending out on a wage scale.

Columbus

2 Killed in Plane Crash Near Marion Ohio

A man and woman tentatively identified as Jr and Mrs Glen Kost of Marion Ohio were killed when their airplane crashed near St James Missouri on May 19. Authorities reported the wreck occurred off Marion, and both occupants did not survive the incident. Further details include limited preliminary identification and no immediate information on cause.

St.,James] Mo Glen Kost Marion Ohio

France vows strong army to block Hitler talks

Paris May 19. Premier Edouard Daladier rejects any further military budget cuts and says the French army remains strong. He denies plans for a Daladier Hitler meeting, stating war rumors were denied and national defense is assured.

France Paris Hitler Germany Edouard Daladier Senate

Fair And Warm Welcomed Relief From Rainy Spell

Yesterday was warm and clear throughout the livelong day and temperatures ranged from 62 in the morning to 85 at midafternoon with a 65 degree afterglow. Dawn opened fair and clear as the sun rose over eastern hills, promising a hot spell ahead with highs near 88 degrees tomorrow.

Banking Force To Be Cut In Receivership Department

The state banking commissioner ordered nine personnel cuts in the receivership department to reduce staff from fifty four to forty five. Effects on closed Taylor county banks under receiver CE Lawhead are unknown. Names of those released will not be announced for a few days.

W. C. Given Taylor County Lawhead

Husband testifies wife bit ear in divorce suit

F Frazier Jelke testified in Newport that after their 1931 marriage Eugenia Woodward Jelke cursed him, bit his ear, tore his shirt and spent money on clothes. He said she threatened alimony and showed little restraint at social events in Paris and Chicago.

F. Frazier Jelke Newport Eugenia Woodward Jelke Jelke Paris Chicago

Detroit man seeks lower beer duty before tariff panel

An application was filed with the tariff commission by J F Sullivan of Detroit asking to reduce the current $1 per gallon duty on beer. The report notes beer tariffs rose sharply under prohibition and outlines previous rates 45 cents per bottle and 23 cents per gallon for other containers, with 1922 import trends cited as context.

Washington Tariff Commission J. F. Sullivan Detroit

Senate Adopts Conference Reports School Bill

Charleston May 19 The Senate approved a conference report on the county unit school bill by 17 to 9 after debates over minor differences with the House. Senator Herold, pace setter of the opposition, voted yes to reopen reconsideration, as the bill moved toward House action. The House received the report but delayed action until Monday for study.

Charleston Senate House Herold Braxton D. Braxton Henderson D. Doddridge Messure

Minor cases heard today in circuit court

In circuit court yesterday Judge Herbert W. Dent presided over several chancery matters. The case of Jean Hull versus John Hull was referred to Francis L. Warder, commissioner in chancery. C. E. Lawhead, receiver of Merchants & Mechanics Savings Bank versus Mary B. Hechmer, administratrix of George A. Hechmer, deceased, settled out of court and dismissed. J. H. Layton versus Home Building.

Herbert W. Dent Jean Hull John ‘Hull Francis L. Warder C. E. Lawhead Merchants & Mechanics Savings Bank Mary B. Hechmer George A. Hechmer J. H. Layton

Saturday Specials at Your Grocer Bakery Bargains

Ad lists large angel food cake and shell cakes at low prices, plus pecan rolls, cinnamon rolls, tea rolls, and raisin bread. Several items promoted with quick, bold pricing. Product names include sliced bread and town brand offerings, framed as grocery deals for weekend shoppers.

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