This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1935
Page
4
The city advances a make shift by expanding the existing hospital frame building to include a ward and two or three private rooms to relieve pressure from the overtaxed facility. While helpful, it stops short of a full modern fireproof hospital and underscores the need for a first class permanent project in a better location.
A Charleston sweep this week nabbed three men tied to large scale unemployment relief frauds. The case reveals forged checks and collusion between relief clerks and a store manager, illustrating how vast public funds attract greed across states and agencies.
A Swiss court declares the Protocols of Zion an absolute forgery with no historical significance. The document, once tied to a vast world domination scheme, is shown to have been cooked up about 75 years ago and originally aimed at Free Masons rather than Jews. The ruling aims to curb race prejudice stirred by the text.
An auditor praised local Salvation Army leadership here while noting a deficit. A two to three day fundraising drive among Grafston residents aims to raise 1400 to finance the coming year’s religious and social activities. Remaining funds will come from donations, street meetings, dinners, and Sunday contributions.
Adjutant Dodd urges a fast monetary drive to support a locally crafted budget for the European nesting initiative. He notes the planned figures are the least necessary to operate successfully this coming year and that the appeal should exceed expectations within two or three days.
George Weyerhaeuser, son of a senior executive of Weyerhaeuser Timber, vanished after leaving school at noon near an exclusive Tacoma district. A ransom note arrived later, prompting a wide citywide search involving school patrols, taxi drivers, and residents as authorities kept silent amid the investigation into the heir’s disappearance. The Weyerhaeuser family recently endured the death of George's father, Philip Sr., amid vast timber holdings valued in the billions.
The article explains the 1933 act wage scales with 45 cent per hour for new PWA work and 1.10 per hour for skilled labor, plus an intermediate scale for other jobs and a 30 hour week. It notes Charleston legal work and faster project approvals due to a larger legal staff, plus the possibility of outright 45 percent grants to states counties and municipalities if they provide remaining funds.
The text notes a proposal to sell bonds to the federal government for self liquidating projects at a three percent interest rate. The fragment suggests the government buyer arrangement and financial terms of the issue.
A Senate resolution seeks a nine month extension of NRA rules and to bar intrastate business from NRA jurisdiction. Senators Borah Nye and King warn of a major fight if the plan grows to 214 months. Administration stance maintains NRA regulation covers interstate commerce and related industries. With the American Federation
The BYPSIES settle on Kentucky outskirts near Louisville in spring camp. Girtza and Marco trade horses while Anica broods over unrequited love. The scene blends gypsy crafts, fortune telling booths, canvases, and mounting tension as Girtza recalls a harsh winter and negotiates with Willowby over a promising mare and a racing filly.
Labor mobilizes influence to push a two year extension and warns of nationwide strikes if blocked. With a Supreme Court ruling on the Schechter live poultry cases near, leaders anticipate last minute bill changes before the House Ways and Means Committee plans to report next week after hearings with Hugh S Johnson and President William Green.
A Central Press analysis discusses AAA effects on Latin American agriculture, noting reduced U S farm exports to Europe while Latin producers gain. It attributes rising North American manufactured goods sales to Latin markets and highlights pressure on farm prices and underbidding by southern republics.
To the creditors and beneficiaries of the estate of W J Fast deceased all persons having claims against the estate are notified to present them properly verified with particulars and proof of their claims to the undersigned administrator by a stated deadline as required by law and regulation.
Creditors of the estate of W J Past deceased are urged to present their claims with vouchers verified to the undersigned at his office in Grafton Taylor County West Virginia on or before November 26 1935 otherwise they may be excluded from all benefits of the estate All beneficiaries must be present on that day to protect their interests Given under my hand May 24 1955 J Guy Commissioner of Accounts Taylor County West Virginia 3 May 25 Apr 1 8 ee
A Central Press summary outlines updated contract bridge laws by the Whist club and commissions in New York Paris and London. Key changes include new dealer rule, enforced penalties for exposing cards, and partner restrictions on bidding after insufficient bids. The revised code emphasizes clearer scoring and safer play, with practical examples and terms explained.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.