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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1935
Page
4
The piece argues the NRA extension is the dominant item in must legislation, declaring NRA a failure and its continuation a burden on taxpayers. It notes Congress factions show intelligence by limiting the extension, while the public pays the price of payrolls and administration inertia.
Henry P. Fletcher argues the Republican base should trend toward conservatism while keeping core appeal to the conservative element. Democratic chatter about Alfred E. Smith entering the race is noted, with party figures predicting a continuing New Deal shift and growing Republican confidence. A Boston region conference and Springfield meeting next month are seen as steps to energize the campaign drive.
In the matter of A. Rinehart as receiver of Taylor County Bank versus Mary J. Kelley et al in chancery, creditors with liens on Mary J. Kelley’s estate or common claims existing before March 8, 1933 are required to present their claims for adjudication to Commissioner William P. Samples at the Taylor County Bank Building Graf ton West Virginia by June 10, 1935. Court notice dated May 20, 1936.
Willowby visits Gypsy camp to view a painting of Consuelo the Dummy has created. The Gypsy Dancer of Broadway, Consuelo, is discussed along with her past in New York and her dancer fame. The camp owner Girtea reveals worry over his daughter’s fate as the Dummy’s portraits hint at deep emotion and possible bargains. Willowby plans to meet the dancer in New York and report back.
Decoration Day in Grafton is shaping up as a proper and traditional tribute to soldiers dead. The American Legion post committee reports success in raising funds through public donations after another year without public appropriation. With favorable weather, this year’s observance is expected to meet the best historical standards.
Morgantown Post notes that West Virginia labor leader Easton claims West Virginians are up in arms to keep Rush Holt from a Senate seat. The piece argues such rhetoric exaggerates public interest and suggests Holt’s seating is not a major concern in the state. It comments on public focus and the tendency for leaders to overstate issues.
The report details a near fatal street crash with a Chevrolet sedan driven by Paul Ridenour of West Washington Street. The vehicle, owned by H. T. Dougherty, was transporting Lester and others when it struck another car, leaving a white escaped scene with minor bruises noted.
Two cars collide on Riverside drive near Crematory road when Frank Watkins swerves to avoid oncoming traffic. The Ford sedan overturns, pinning Watkins and Carl Held. others including Robert Duffy and Lester Ridenour escape with injuries. Watkins father hospitalized with a broken back. No charges filed. Police reported the scene just outside city limits.
In Norwood suburbs the Chevrolet and Fisher body plants resumed picketing as full operations were due to start. About 2,200 workers remained on the job after a weeks-long strike. Union demand for higher pay and seniority rights sparked the action. workers refused to remove union buttons despite officials' requests. The union leaders were present but unavailable for comment. Picketing was orderly with a window broken in the employment office in a minor incident.
Two men were arrested by city police over the weekend. T. C. Bragsley was arraigned before Mayor J. Otto Waugh for intoxication in public and fined $9 after arrest on Main Street at 12:50 a.m. Sunday by Officer Joe Maske. William Kirk, also charged with drunkenness, received a stiff week of city street work after being taken into custody on La Trobe Street at 7:60 a.m. yesterday by Officers Earl De Moss and Hugh Woodford.
Rita Martini testified she was beaten with whips until fainting by Robert Barbour in a 1931 New Jersey Supreme Court case seeking $100,000 damages. Barbour, brother of Senator Warren Barbour, allegedly struck her five times, with Martini recounting nude-visit payments and a September 1932 visit she believed would be nonviolent.
The Supreme Court declined to review Dr. Alice L. Wynekoop's 25 year sentence for the operating-table murder of Rheta Wynekoop, the Chicago physician who argued the trial included an involuntary statement. She remains imprisoned at the Dwight, Illinois women’s reformatory.
The Supreme Court ruled the president lacks constitutional authority to remove federal trade commissioners except for listed causes in the FTC Act. It issued the decision in a case brought by the estate executor of William Humphrey, who had been removed by the president before his death as a maker of trade policy.
Notice to lien holders and parties in the Taylor County West Virginia case seeking adjudication of liens on Claudius Croston real estate. Public notice to appear by June 3, 1935, and to file claims at Taylor County Bank building Grafton WV. Includes other chancery matters involving Anna A Breedlove estate and nonresident defendants required to appear within a month. Published four weeks in Grafton Sentinel.
An affidavit states Winters F Marshall is not a resident of this state and must appear within one month after the first publication to protect his interest. The order requires publication in the Grafton Sentinel. Clerk Frank M Hollis certifies, with attorney W P Samples representing the plaintiff. The sequence 36-6-13-20-27 appears.
John W Blakely president of the West Virginia Association of Insurance Agents announced Morgantown as the site for the annual convention August 5 and 6 He and Hubert Ellis Huntington secretary are planning the program for the event.
Rain fell a few miles north of Callander today amid overcast skies and hopes of a downpour to halt bush fires near the Dionne Quintuplets hospitals. MPs famous five babies’ first birthday anniversary is to be celebrated tomorrow.
The report details court actions from Friday raids tied to a house of ill fame. Bail sets and bonds appear for Barnes, Bamnes, and others as preliminary hearings proceed. Inmates Mane Parley and Anna Hardy are jailed for loitering while several men are fined or released pending grand jury dates.
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