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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1935

Page

2

Road Improvements Missing Morgantown Grafton Link

The Grafton Daily Sentinel urges action on the Morgantown Grafton intercounty highway missing from the state list of upcoming road contracts. It notes prior promises to rebuild U.S. 56 through Grafton and pave the Blueville north route, urging civic leaders to press the road commissioner for concrete plans this spring. It also criticizes recent vice raid responses as necessary to maintain public decency.

Faimont- Wheeling Barracksville Mannington Marion County Sentinel Morgantown-Grafton Morgartown U. S. 119 Grafton Blueville Halleck Gratton Morgantown

New Federal Grants Aiding Public Projects Increases

A historical notice urges cities to reapply for government grants under liberalized terms. It explains higher grant shares for quasi public services like hospitals and water works, with loans at low interest. The piece cites Grafton as a model for obtaining a $100,000 hospital project with $45,000 grant and $55,000 loan. Proposes bond issue if needed and urges prompt action to secure funding.

Washington Grafton

Horrors of Peace Bridge and Damaged Car Report

A damaged bridge floor threatens safety with loose flooring and a dangerous driving condition. The article notes serious risks from the deteriorating bridge and urges immediate repair to prevent possible deadly wrecks on the river crossing. It also cites broader economic anxieties about NRA restrictions and a parade planning update with Roy Z. Burnside.

Citi Sens Fetterman

Government Work Relief Wages Stir Labor Fear

Cumberland News reports labor leaders warn against the new government work relief wage scales set from 19 dollars a month for unskilled labor to 94 dollars for professionals. They fear private employers may follow, causing strikes and unrest as workers are urged to accept government dictated pay.

Cumberland News

Redistribution of poverty line from overlooked Houghton Line

A concise reflection notes that debates on wealth redistribution overlook the counterpoint of redistributing poverty, implying social and economic shifts challenge assumptions about who bears burden and who benefits.

Houghton

Chasing Phantoms and the Pursuit of Happiness

A reflection on how some chase happiness beyond available wealth or time, creating self imposed misery while seeking more from life than it can offer. The piece probes contentment, value, and the limits of fulfillment.

Houghton

Adedated Hitler and the Russia France alliance note

A clipped report notes that Hitler is not the first German ruler to forge an alliance between France and Russia. It compares him to William Hohen voller's era and hints at historical precedents. The piece references diplomatic alignments across European powers and the recurring pattern of German-led pacts shaping continental diplomacy.

Hitler St. Louis

Petroleum price wars feared in retail gasoline market

Stock Prices continues from page one as brokers discuss oil control by the petroleum administrator. Circles express unease over possible further price cutting in the retail gasoline market and the ongoing influence of brokerage opinions on crude oil pricing.

City Service Garage Paint and Body Repair Ad

City Service Garage at 227 Barrett Street advertises paint and body repair using Factory Die Paint for perfect color matches. The copy lists dates May 17 20 22 24 27 2, unclear context for event or service window.

Barrett Street Roy Vandergrift

Gypsy Girl in Winter and a Gypsy’s Vengeful Heart

In a crowded Gypsy camp Marco confronts Willowby about Consuelo’s love while a harsh winter grips New York. Consuelo, a celebrated dancer, endures fame’s price as New York wooes and resists her, until the gypsy’s claim lingers and danger grows.

Willowby Girtza Gorgio Consuelo New York Marco Marcu Gypsy Oae Pam Ston Flor Broadway Marble Palace

Progressive split over Chavez swearing and Roosevelt policy

Washington dispatch details a Progressive boycott of Dennis Chavez’s swearing in after the fight over President Roosevelt's policies. Norris and La Guardia condemn Roosevelt, while Coughlin and other figures back him. The piece outlines the party realignments and looming 1934 electoral implications in New York and beyond.

Central Press Washington Charles P. Stewart Washington, D. C Senator Chamber Dennis Chavez Bronson Cutting Roosevelt George W. Norris Nebraska White House Senator Cutting New Mexico Capitol la Pallettes Wisconsin la Guardia Hiram W. Johnson California New York Cutting Coughlin Clyde Tingley Chavex Hitler Charles E. Coughlin Congress Huey Long Gazets Old Guard Fiorello la Guardia Progressive Party Fond du Lac W. Dent Roosevelt la Guaredia

Guards Fight At Republic Plant Incur Injuries

A clash at Republic Manufacturing Company plants left about 29 people hospitalized as guards used tear gas to disperse pickets. Wounded included a spectator and a FERA worker. an armored truck fired on the crowd. Police and workers waited amid damaged vehicles and a burned armored truck.

Get Manufacturing Company L. A. Morris Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers Republic Masillon Steubenville Mortis Berger Herbert Blazer Sam Acelinati Philip Bille Chester Bowen FERA George Jay Pelay Mercy Hospital

Trustee Sale on Two Lots in Brownlow Park Suburb

Public auction at Taylor County Court House front door on June 6 1935 at 1 pm offers for sale two parcels in Fetterm an District Grafton known as lots 15 and 16 in Block 13 subject to building restrictions in the trust deed promising sale terms cash or credit as stated in the deed.

A. Thomas Mabel Thomas W. Merle Watkins Taylor County West Virginia Fetterman Brownlow Park Grafton Jos Bale Casliy

Written for Central Press on Contract Bridge Rules

The article presents rules from RE V Shepard on bridge play, detailing how calls must be interpreted, when opponents may inquire, and penalties for revealing or misusing cards. It covers draw-your-card requests, declarer questions, and proprieties to avoid, emphasizing fair play and proper conduct at the table.

Central Press RE. V. Shepard

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