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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1933
Page
8
A local notice promises a cheap 85 cent bottle that guarantees relief from rheumatic pain, sciatica, neuritis and lumbago. The ad claims the product drains excess uric acid from the system and offers a money back guarantee. It mentions Allen Chemists Co and pharmacists nationwide.
The Jolliffe arson trial resumed with John Girth describing damaged merchandise areas and a motor in question. Witnesses including Fred Forcello and Helen Lowe testified to a flash of light, and authorities contended the fire may have been incendiary.
The Maplewood golf course two miles below the city, once run by Grafton Country Club as an exclusive venue, is reopening this year under new administration. Local officials say the move aims to boost community access and attract regional players to the renowned course.
Mrs. B. M. Hoover of Elkins directs a group of specialists studying mentally and physically handicapped children in West Virginia. The work supports the West Virginia White House Conference on Child Health and Protection, to be held May 28 to 30 in Charleston. The four sectional focus covers medical service and safeguarding the health of mind and body of West Virginia's children.
Goodyear promotes two main tire lines with lower costs benefiting customers. The message stresses safety, mileage, and value, claiming current prices make buying Goodyear tires highly worthwhile.
Virginia Ridenour of City was discharged from City hospital today. Mrs. Neva Verkle of Belington underwent a tonsil operation this morning.
A 13 year old girl, Lilly, was fatally burned at her Jumping Branch home near Hinton in a case linked to a fire. Authorities report the blaze occurred at the residence as the child suffered burns. The incident prompted examinations of child welfare topics by a Huntington led committee featuring Dr. Elizabeth Stalnaker and other experts.
New York May 25 report says stock prices moved higher in late trading with heavy buying in utilities and "wet" issues. Gains ranged from one to over five points while industrials were spotty and rails steady to firm. Tobacco stocks in demand. Allied Chemical down about three points. Turnover around four million shares.
In Charleston on May 25 delegates discussed a wine tax of 3.2 percent alcohol, proposing $50 yearly licenses for wholesalers and manufacturers and $10 for retailers. A stamp tax of 26 cents per quart was urged. The legislature had legalized 3.2 percent preparations but lacked tax provisions. A Florida burrowing owl discovery by Robert Ridgway was noted dated July 4, 1974.
Washington May 25 senator Robinson of Indiana said in the senate that Woodin s usefulness as secretary of the treasury has ended, linking his name to stock offerings of J P Morgan banking in light of testimony.
Geneva May 25 U S Ambassador Norman A Davis expressed regrets at the disarmament talks that Japan proposed removing any reference to the London and Washington naval treaties from the arms convention under negotiation.
Charleston will host two postal conventions on Memorial Day, May 30. The West Virginia Branch of the United National Association of Postoffice Clerks and the West Virginia Branch of the National Association of Postal Supervisors will hold the meetings.
E F Clark named agent for sale of Ex Mazda lamps in Goat City West Virginia with complete stock on consigned at Fairmont Supply Company Fairmont West Virginia 48-bp 12t.
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