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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1936
Page
4
A scanned newspaper page includes publisher and staff credits, subscription rates, and notices. It quotes Romans 8 14 15 16 about being sons of God then discusses profit division between capital and labor and the need to share profits fairly to avoid destructive conflict.
A Grafton Memorial Day piece laments the danger of communism and radical socialism, urging citizens to honor fallen soldiers by preserving constitutional freedom. It honors 1861 soldiers and future generations, insisting the sacrifices must not be in vain and calling for vigilance against insidious political ideas.
A correspondent discusses a Lincoln speech from the era of his congressional run. It argues laborers deserve the full product of their work, notes persistent inequality, and highlights rising importance of machinery and management as capital grows in industry and agriculture.
Huntington Herald Dispatch cites three St. Louis traffic court judges naming ten top enemies to road safety. The list ranges from bluffing road hogs to impatient drivers and horn blowers. They concede most offenders are nuisances rather than major accident causes and urge drivers to remember they are driving.
An editorial denounces the Black Legion found in Detroit as a foul cult masquerading as patriotism. The piece calls members insane and notes the need for mass education while praising authorities for prompt action to stamp out the movement.
Hinton Daily News reports that as federal agents raid outlaws, inventors race to create bandit-proof devices for banks and depots. The piece highlights ongoing efforts to outsmart criminals with improved security measures and alarms.
The piece recalls a bank robbery scenario where tellers trigger police and security measures via buttons. It describes tear gas, bulletproof curtains, puncture strips, and guarded streets as a bandit is captured, noting a legal risk for car owners from prior tire punctures.
Rep Zioncheck, newly married, recounts a late night or early morning spree with reporters in downtown clubs. He describes bringing back rum from the Virgin Islands and a playful “zipper” drink, then signs autographs at a Black-and-Tan cafe before dawn. He attends a luncheon at Mayor McNair's invitation and teases a presidential ticket.
Anti New Deal Democrats in Alabama brace for a runoff after George Huddleston loses ground in the Birmingham district. Luther Patrick leads a field of New Deal candidates as party lines sharpen ahead of June runoff while Huddleston remains a vocal anti New Dealer in the House.
Mrs Zioncheck and Mrs Young clashed over subletting in the congressman's apartment. A police call was made but no action taken. An advertisement for an apartment appeared in a local paper, reading “Very desirable” with sun porch and potential as a domicile, while the editor allegedly wanted cruder wording.
Three sets of twins earned eighth grade certificates in Parsons on May 29. Edward and Ernest Lake, Troy and Roy Fitz, Harper and Meredith received diplomas in a small local graduation observance.
Selwyn Marsh lies bandaged in bed and tells Thora he wants to speak of Sherman Gordon. Thora confesses she loves him and reveals their shared fear and resolve. A late phone call and a car theft subplot pivot the scene, ending with Gordon and Pat leaving on a police alert as Marsh muses on fate and love.
Memorial day services led by Barbour county Post No 44 American Legion will decorate World War graves in 31 cemeteries, with Hugh Byrer giving the memorial address at Pleasant Creek church. Daughters of the American Revolution hold services at Belington Fraternal cemetery. Alderson Broaddus College marks commencement with a baccalaureate by Rev. Hugh D. Pickett and an alumni banquet. Dr. Robert Armstrong will address churches and seniors on May 31.
Rev R O Phillips pastor of St Pauls M E church and president of the Taylor County Ministerial Association will deliver the annual commence ment sermon to Graf ton High school graduates and friends in the school auditorium Sunday night. The week of activity begins with exams Tuesday and continues for three days ending with commencement exercises Saturday night.
Eight men with machine guns and sawed off shotguns hijacked a liquor truck en route to Youngstown, tying driver John A. Davis, 39, and forcing him into a car. He was driven to Mabury near the Ohio Pennsylvania line, bound, blindfolded, and dumped out. Cargo valued at $6,000 was seized.
Public utility legal circles said the action would test TVA operations and their right to engage in any phase of the power business in competition with private companies as Associated Gas and Electric Co and Electric Bonds and Share Co weigh their options.
Complete returns from 52 counties show Shott presiding with 39 273 votes, Hal F Morris of Charleston second with 36 881, A B Bell of Wheeling third with 35 648. Three counties Raleigh Grant and Jackson not yet turned in. O Brien leads Chilton by 2 652 in another race.
James W Campbell aged 89, father of Dr 0 S Campbell Graf ton physician, died suddenly at his Volga home from senility. Born in Barbour county he spent life in Campbell survey area. Survived by five children including Alfred Campbell and Dr 0 S Campbell, Riley at home, Mrs Levena Saffle Haven Kansas, Mrs Grace Brady Belington. two brothers and three sisters also living. Funeral Sunday at Bethel church Volga with interment in church cemetery. Hamilton Funeral directing.
Dalton Goff reported to state police that his automobile was stolen from near the fairgrounds during the carnival last night. He said he returned about 11 o'clock to find the car missing and by noon could not locate it, predicting the thief would be identified.
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