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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1939
Page
4
The Wheeling area, called the heart of a growing metropolis, has seen steady rise in importance over the past decade. The metropolitan population is about 189,000 within official lines, with thousands more beyond. Wheeling functions as a banking, manufacturing, mining, and trading hub for roughly 250,000 people, facts WPA figures do not change.
The article defends the Salvation Army’s urgent annual appeal in Grafton and Taylor County, arguing finances are tight but essential to sustain home service. It condemns ongoing New Deal spending as harming private debt and calls for a government shift to restore confidence and private spending to revive prosperity.
The article criticizes a proposed federal spending and lending program, arguing it risks national financial stability. It contends that continued large-scale government outlays have increased fear and uncertainty, recalling early New Deal policies and alleging a drift toward excessive social innovations.
The Wheeling WPA tally of 58,235 for the town contrasts with the 61,659 official 1930 census. Skepticism arises as school enrollments hold steady, dwellings and services show no shrinkage, and the Chamber of Commerce cites a population near 68,000. The true count awaits fall estimates and next year’s census reports.
Morgantown Post notes the House passed a law forbidding any person convicted of evading the World War draft from re entering the United States. It lauds the swift action against Grover Cleveland Bergdoll and urges Congress to address taxation, social security, labor law, and federal competition to fully save the country.
The article chronicles the rise of Valley Bridge later Fetterman in 1854 with Isaac Evans tannery and mills, John Gould’s commission house, land auctions, first mayors, and the Civil War era. It notes key figures like William Woolard, Powell, Doonan, and Burton. It records early street names, parish worship, and marriages from 1853 54 as the town formed around railroads and commerce.
A large crowd gathered at Grafton High School for GOP Women where Mrs Hinerman spoke on the failure of the New Deal. George Shroyer and Mrs Frank Morgan were among officers as state GOP figures predicted Republican success, noting Taylor county’s shift back to the party after recent Democratic margins. Guests from nearby cities included Mrs Mary Kidwell of Fairmont, Marion county Young Republicans chair.
A continuation notes a proposal to cap federal revenues, with a Senate group led by Senator Harrison proposing a maximum 18 percent tax on corporate income. Allowances would be made for loss carryforwards and for retaliation of capital as part of the plan.
In a domestic romance, Eleanor Parrish pressures Phil as she pursues writing glory. He cautiously supports her career while fearing money and success changing them, sharing plans to publish a new novel after a syndicate editor shows interest. They pledge mutual support and enduring partnership as the chapter promises more.
The Harrison group backs repealing the undistributed profits levy with possible compromise. Senate discussions show Vice President Garner favors U S business relief by cleaning up work and adjournment. Leaders see July adjournment as risk to neutrality law revision and Wagner act charges while aiming to pass social security changes and railroad relief.
Operators say they hope for a settlement next week after a possible joint meeting with miners. The Harlan County Coal Operators association represents 42 sages gi
In Kentucky the largest soft coal owners refuse the United Mine Workers union shop contract. About 12 000 miners are affected. Troops under Governor Chandler have guarded sites since last Monday to protect workers returning to toil. Food relief flows in as WPA official Kell says shortages grow acute. Carloads head to Harlan while Major Burman reports patrols at bridges and highways amid fears of communist influence from several states. Rep Hoffman seeks DOJ guidance on county workability and possible actions. Prices at Skaggs and Co. noted.
A fragmented column mocks shifting education as the University of Iowa adopts radio instruction, while social commentary notes Japan’s war stance in China and public fear over air raids. The piece weaves pop culture with global events and literary jabs, ending with a jab at King George and Grover.
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