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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1935
Page
2
Taylor County court ordered 1250 dollars paid to Luzadder in full settlement of Fetterman district damage claims caused by Route 56 construction. Previously 500 dollars had been paid. The order confirmed by yesterday's session followed Luzadder being forced to move a building and build a fence due to the road project.
Ned Riley and Granny tour a bustling New York scene filled with eccentric aides and absurdities. In a maze of rooms a plan unfolds as Mona Leslie vanishes from a jail cell, leaving Ned racing to understand the trouble and reclaim his manager.
The local Salvation Army corps runs a broad program including character building, home hygiene, sewing classes, advice bureau, religious instruction for ages thirteen to twenty‑one, and vocal and instrumental departments. Commander Campbell notes the religious brunch as the core focus, with open air and indoor activities year round, plus youth guidance on honesty, cleanliness, and spiritual experience. Open air and indoor services reach diverse audiences, and music plays a key role in outreach and worship.
An advertisement claims Glenn's Pain-Well Tonic can restore nervous systems and energy, selling at drag, department and general stores. The copy uses sensational language about sleeplessness shakiness and heart pounding to promote the tonic.
The county court rejected a purported last will and testament of R. E. Carroll presented by his son in law W. C. Wolfe. The widow waived her rights and asked for Wolfe as administrator, which the court granted. The document lacked witnesses and was not written in the deceased’s handwriting, so probate was denied.
Station by station listings show NBC CBS WGN WLW and others airing comedy drama music and variety programs through the evening with multiple orchestras vocalists and ensembles. The piece also advertises low RCA tube prices with discounts and set offers.
Raymond Murphy named county manager for a federal housing program aiming to spur home building and repairs. The office will include four more staffers such as two canvassers an estimator and a secretary. A district representative is A A McQueen of Parkersburg. Committees have been chosen for Philippi with names listed for general executive publicity women’s labor consultation and finance and various members from Belington and vicinity.
Plumbing service in New Ok offers repair work with contact by calling phone number 32-3. Local ad notes prompt service and basic plumbing fixes.
Hawkins seeks a jury trial and the case is continued. Hearing for Cecil Hawkins set tomorrow morning until 9 30. He claims sobriety at arrest by county constables who encountered the Grafton man. Wyckoff and Wyckoff law firm represents the defendant.
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