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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1938

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Supreme Court Reverses Lower Court in Labor Board Case

The Supreme Court ruled the National Labor Relations Board may withdraw from the Third Circuit in the Republic Steel case, reversing a lower court ruling. Justice Roberts led, with Justices Butler and McReynolds dissenting. The decision questions jurisdiction and could impact Ford Motor Company litigation.

Washington Supreme Court National Labor Relations Board Third Circuit Court of Appeals Philadelphia Repubic Steel, Corporation Justice Roberts Circuit Court Butler McReynolds Stone and Cardozo Partic Roberts High Court Covington, Ky Ford Motor Company Labor Board Ford Robert Watts Gener

Granollers Air Raid Kills Over Four Hundred

An Insurgent air raid on Granollers near Barcelona killed at least 430 people today as five tri motor bombers dropped 40 bombs, including hits in the crowded Market square. Authorities fear 100 more remain buried amid ruined streets and potato districts. Women and children heavily affected.

Barcelona Granollers Red Cross

Theatre Ticket Present This Clipping for Ad Mission

The Grafton Sentinel invites James O. Parkhill of 492 Gay Street to attend tonight's showings. At the Strand, Four Men and A Prayer stars Loretta Young. At the Dixie, Foola for Scandal features Carol Lombard and Fernand Gravet. Identification may be required.

Strand Dixie The Grafton Sentinel James O. Parkhill Gay Street Loretta Young Foola Carol¢ Lombard Fernand Gravet Diate

Pruntytown Cadets Lead Grafton May Parade Entry

The May 30 parade through Grafton featured the West Virginia Industrial School for Boys cadets from Pruntytown marching with a sharp khaki unit, led by Commander William Jaco, impressing crowds with drill accuracy. Police in new uniforms led the procession, followed by the city drum and bugle corps, veterans groups, officials, and a Governor Holt delegation.

West Virginia Grafton Harry Curry William Jaco Holt Charles Burke, Sr Dallas D. Wolfe Grand Army of the Republic Reno Post No. 7 Sons of Union Veterans Veterans of All Wars Daughters of Union Veterans Homer A. Holt P. F. Gillisple

Senator Borah Attacks Wage Hour Act Clash

Washington May 31 Senator Borah Idaho Republican sharply criticized both house and senate wage hour bills in a dispute that may delay compromise. He objected to a five member board with Hitler like powers that could excuse firms from pay and hour compliance and said he would not back that provision or the conferees’ customary backing of their chamber measure.

Washington Borah Idaho House Senate

Washington Minister Delivers Baccalaureate Sermon at Grafton High

Dr. J Lowry Frederick pastor of Metropolitan Presbyterian Washington delivers the annual baccalaureate sermon to 137 Grafton High graduates in the school auditorium at 3 pm Sunday. Seniors, families, and school officials fill the room as he speaks on The Tyranny of An Idea.

J. Lowry Frederick Metropolitan Presbyterian Church Washington Grafton High School Frederick

New Acting President Chosen for Broaddus College

Dr. E J Wooster of Parkersburg named acting president of Alderson Broaddus College. Rev Hugh D Pickett of Fairmont, who had been serving as acting president, confirms the appointment takes effect July 1 and the new president has begun duties.

E. J. Wooster Parkersburg West Virginia Education Society Alderson-Broaddus College Phill Iipps Hugh D. Pickett Fairmont

T. B. McVicker Named Letter Carrier Official

T. B. McVicker, veteran letter carrier of Grafton, was named treasurer of the West Virginia branch of the National Association of Letter Carriers at its annual convention in Huntington. Albert Halfill of Parkersburg is president, and Frank Hubbs of Moundsville is vice president.

T. B. McVicker Grafton West Virginia National Association of Letter Carriers Huntington Albert Halfhill Parkersburg Frank Hubbs Moundsville

Flemington High School graduates lead their own commencement

Twenty eight seniors of Flemington High School received diplomas Monday night from Superintendent E. Guy Kuhn at an annual commencement where graduates run the program and no invited speakers appear. Sunday evening the baccalaureate sermon was delivered by Rev. F. J. Turvander of the First Presbyterian Church, Grafton. Honor students were featured on the program.

Flemington High School E. Guy Kuhn F. J. Turvander First Presbyterian Church Grafton

Grafton Masons Guests At Bridgeport Lodge Program

Grafton Masons were guests of Bridgeport Masonic Lodge at the annual sunrise raising and memorial services of Late Lodge No. 3 A M and A M. Memorial exercises were in the new Masonry cemetery, then breakfast at the temple. Dr J Lowry Frederick of Metropolitan Presbyterian Church Washington DC delivered the baccalaureate sermon to Gratton High School graduates.

Grafton Bridgeport Gratton High School

Holt Speaks At Cemetery Here Monday

Gov Homer A Holt addressed the 71st Memorial Day exercises at the National Cemetery in West Virginia urging citizens to hold fast to democratic processes and recognize the rights of others. He warned government is a constant choice between democracy and autocracy and stressed tolerance, unselfishness, and the citizen's liberties as the nation’s foundation. Only one veteran attended, the lone survivor of the war between the states.

West Virginia Homer A. Holt National Cemetery Sal Foundation United States Holt

Widely Known Historian Reported Missing in State

Charleston on May 31 wide search for 75 year old Duncan McRaan a noted historian and political figure who disappeared Sunday night. Police and more than 200 Boy Scouts and volunteers scoured the county today as MoRa family members said he likely wandered from home and may be suffering from amnesia.

Charleston Duncan McRaan MoRa

Southern California Jarred by Major Quake No Damage Reported

A massive earthquake struck southern California at 12:35 am PST, rattling a million homes from Santa Barbara to San Diego and inland to the Mojave and Coachella Valley. The tremor caused dishes to rattle and lights to sway, but no significant damage was reported as communities previously hit by the 1933 quake remained unharmed.

Los Angeles California Pacific Pacific Coast Santa Barbara San Diego Mojave Desert Coachella Valley Long Beach San “Acinto Toder

Meanest Thief Snatches Lady's Purse In Cemetery

In Clarksburg on May 31 Mrs. W. D. Herron of Haywood reported her pocketbook was stolen from a family auto while she helped decorate graves at a local cemetery. The thief took $140 and other valuables. she says she was never far from the car and saw no one nearby. Police Chief Howard J. Drummond investigated.

Clarksburg W. D. Herron Haywood Howard J. Drummond Drummond

Levine Still In Dark Over Son's Murder

Murray Levine, New Rochelle lawyer, says he has no idea who kidnapped and killed his 12 year old son or why. He believes ransom is the motive and reports a $30,000 offer. federal agents intensify a methodical search after the boy’s body washed ashore on Long Island.

New Rochelle N. Y Murray Levine New York Long Island Myslfe Levine

E Lodge Ross Reelected Vice President of WV League

E Lodge Ross veteran postmaster of Simpson was re elected first vice president of the West Virginia branch of the National League of District Postmasters at their annual convention held at Jacksons Mill. Congressman Jennings Randolph delivered the principal address. Leo Hobisberg of East Rainelle was chosen president and the group voted to meet again at Jacksons Mill in 1939.

E. Lodge Ross Simpson West Virginia National League of District

Vaughn Kerr Recovering After Emergency Appendectomy

Vaughn M. Kerr, Equitable Life Assurance Society representative for this section, based in Clarksburg, is reported recovering nicely at St Mary's hospital after an emergency appendectomy performed there last week. Friends recall he formerly lived here and spends summers at Grafton Park, and they will be glad to learn he is out of danger.

Vaughn M. Kerr Equitable Life Assurance Society Clarksburg St. Mary's Hospital Mr. Kerr Graffton Park

Terrible Floods Feared In China Amid War Damage

Shanghai May 31 Engineers fear that war has destroyed dikes along the Yellow River threatening a flood catastrophe. The river's middle and lower sections lack proper protection with 363 miles of dikes unattended. Normally 60,000 men repair them amid the June flood season. Some sections destroyed deliberately to aid invasion risks.

China Elmer W. Peterson Shanghai Associated Press Yellow River

Dr Kaufman Leads Grafton Kiwanis Dinner Program

Dr J J Kaufman a past lieutenant governor of Kiwanis will oversee a Tuesday evening dinner meeting at Debendorfer’s Cozy Rest Inn. He has arranged an interesting program and a distinguished speaker is slated to deliver the principal talk.

J. J. Kaufman Kiwanis Grafton

Bank robbery attempt foiled in Morton’s Gap Kentucky

Shooting from peepholes above the bank vault, officers tipped in advance killed one man and captured two others in an attempted hold up of Planters bank. State Patrolman Ed Fraelich and Deputy Sheriff B W Asby fired only two bullets, both hitting Jesse Roberts 31 as he aimed at Mayor J T.

Morton's Gap Planters Bank Ed Fraelich B. W. Asby Jesse Roberts J. T

Accused Officer Freed On Bond For Grand Jury

Aubrey Howe 28 former city patrolman accused of shooting Blair Bartlett 39 was released on 3000 bond from Harrison county jail where he had been held since May 15 the day of the shooting Four relatives signed the bond and Howe’s case will be presented to the grand jury next week to determine if he should face trial and whether a second charge is involved

Clarksburg Aubrey Howe Blair Bartlett Harrison County J. Philip Clifford Bartlett Clifford Howe Moter Will Soasket

Rubber union ends strike at Goodyear plants

Akron Ohio May 31 A peace clouded by conflicting statements marked the return of workers to Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co plants after a four day strike. Goodyear local of the United Rubber Markers of America voted nine to one to end the stoppage and accept certain terms.

Akron Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co Goodyear United Rubber Markers of America

Rev Withers Elected Head of Alderson-Broaddus Alumni

The Rev. Gordon L. Withers pastor of the First Baptist church in Grafton was chosen president of the Alderson-Broaddus Alumni Association for the coming year. Other officers include Ralph W. Moore Eddie Tomlinson Joe Ford as vice presidents Mary C. Morsson as secretary and Miss Margaret Taylor as treasurer 52 diplomas were awarded at the college commencement with Professor L A Woolford of Marshall College delivering the address.

Gordon L. Withers First Baptist Church Grafton Alderson-Broaddus Withers Ralph W. Moore Eddie Tomlinson Joe &. Ford Alderson Mary C. Morrisson Philippi Margaret ‘Taylor L. A. Woolford Marshall College

Diplomas Awarded Tonight to 137 Graf ton Seniors

The class of 1938 at Graf ton High School will receive diplomas in a 8 p.m. commencement at the high school auditorium Salem Risk, an internationally known lecturer, will deliver the keynote on The Americanization.

Grafton High School Salem Risk Amber

Missing Boy Returns Expectation After Ransom Payment

Princeton Florida May 31 W P Cash says the 10000 ransom demanded by the boynapers of five year old James Bailey Cash Jr has been paid The money was thrown from a car by the lad s father who had two trips on routes shown in a map from the kidnappers After a second drive he expected word of his son s release The father a wealthy merchant acted confident saying the release is imminent The bundle of currency in 5 and 10 denominations was passed after flashing car lights per instructions from the kidnappers The boy was taken from his bed Sunday and the money was obtained from a bank earlier in the day.

Princeton Fla W. P. Cash James Bailey Cash, Jr Marc Chant Cash Bts Walt Ji A A.bank James Bailey

Czechs train for war amid self reliance call

Czech leaders push compulsory pre military and civil air training for ages six to sixteen while pledging national sympathy and support. Premier Hodza’s government seeks to avoid appearing defensive as pilots from Czechoslovakia fly over border zones. A theft note interrupts domestic affairs.

Praha Czechoslovakia Fast Hight Hodza Czechoslov Cash, Jr

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