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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1938

Page

4

Vision of the Great White Throne Judgment

A religious excerpt describing Revelation 20 11 12 where a great white throne is seen and the dead are judged from the books and the book of life, as the heavens and earth flee from the face of the judge.

The Preservation of Game in America

The article laments wasteful hunting and urges propagation of wild life and expanded protected areas. It cites colonial abundance of game, calls for public support to preserve habitats, and stresses enforcement of game laws by good sportsmen to sustain recreation and food supplies.

Cumberland Times Aland

Silly season digs at Ickes in Huntington poll coverage

The Huntington Herald Dispatch notes the election two weeks away and ridicules Harold L. Ickes remarks. It highlights his claim that totalitarianism lurks within liberalism and the dangers of fascism, reflecting heated partisan rhetoric of the period.

Huntington Herald Harold L. Ickes New Deal Interior Siler Coast Anklin Roosevelt Ickes

Totalitarianism Defined as Rule by One Man

The excerpt argues that totalitarianism emerges when power concentrates in a single leader. It cites Stalin Hitler Mussolini Ataturk Caesar and warns against perpetuating one individual in power as a path to tyranny. It notes Ickes suggesting Roosevelt might be forced to run again and questions the American willingness to accept a dictator to avoid another.

Russia Stalin Germany Hitler Italy Mussolini Turkey Kemal Ataturk Rome Caesar Secretary of the Interior Roosevelt United States Mr. Ickes

Banking Amendment Seeks End to Double Liability for WV Bank Stocks

Morgantown Post reports West Virginia voters will decide on November 8 a constitutional amendment that repeals double liability for state bank stockholders. Backers argue it aligns state banks with national banks, removing discrimination and unlikely benefits to depositors in insolvency cases.

Morgantown Post West Virginia Banking” Institutions Congress

Teachers in Politics Criticism Sparks WV Debate

The Charleston Gazette notes West Virginia editors criticise teachers for involvement in politics arguing teachers should be free to participate. It defends teachers as capable, moral citizens contributing time and funds to families, opposing the view that teachers manipulate elections.

The Charleston Gazette West Virginia

Teachers as a political force in West Virginia voting rights

The speaker argues teachers have constitutional privilege to vote and participate in politics. He notes Democrats outnumber Republicans in West Virginia by 170,000 (1936) and urges using the teachers' influence to elevate politics, while preserving their duties as educators.

West Virginia

Roosevelt Seeks Peace Through Law Not Force

President argues that peace cannot be built on fear or force and condemns diverting resources to armaments. He calls for respect for treaties, restraint from aggressive aims, and policies that avert insecurity while aiding global economic and moral recovery. He notes the world is now a neighbor demanding deliberate, peaceful changes.

United States Czechoslovakia

U S. Stance on War Aims and Arms Race

President Roosevelt’s speech linked Germany’s autarky and barter system to rearmament, opposing dictators unless they pursue real peace. The note urged neutral stance amid German Czech tensions while extending the good neighbor policy globally and pledging continued arms expansion until major powers agree to disarmament treaties.

U.S Roosevelt Germany United States Hull

Serious Forest Blaze Threatens Big Run Oil Field

Firefighters in Wood county monitored shifting winds as a large forest blaze spread, with state forester D B Griffin warning a cigarette stub could rekindle fires. Humidity low, litter thick and dry to the ground, heightening danger as winds threaten nearby areas. fifty six blazes reported yesterday. Volunteers aided forest rangers on duty amid the blaze watch.

Wood County Nea Boaz D. B. Griffin Griffin Re Forest Rangers

AFL Speaks on Peace and Labor Relations at Houston

The fifty eighth annual AFL convention in Houston focused on ending internal labor disputes with the CIO, rejecting dictatorship and radical leadership. A compromise with the CIO was rejected. John L. Lewis would resign only if William Green did likewise.

Houston Texas American Federation of Labor C. I United States Daniel Tobin International Brotherhood of Teamsters Roosevelt John L. Lewis The Labor Lewis William Green Green AF. L C. L A. F L National Labor Relations Act A. FL AEE Congress A. F. Ia Jor Washington New Deal

Fires and wind threaten planned emergency response

Griffin warned that if the wind rises again there is no telling what will happen. The state service can handle about 60 fires, and when the number exceeds that, emergency measures must be taken.

Griffin

French drive to scrap alliance policy foresees deals with powers

A foreign policy report by Senator Aime Berthod, approved by Daladier and Foreign Minister Georges Bonnet, urges ending the policy of counterbalancing Germany with Russia and eastern Europe. It proposes settling France’s problems through direct arrangements with individual powers, notes Hitler’s preference for such a method, and signals a Franco Italian understanding as a condition to any German accord. Daladier to address congress as the report publicizes.

Coouvasaige Aime Berthod Daladier Georges Bonnet Russia Europe Hitler France Adolf Hitler Italy Germany Merthod

Forerunner to Dictator State Methods Mentioned

Fragments reference a forerunner to techniques used by dictatorial regimes, noting control strategies and surveillance ideas discussed in historical commentary. The text hints at political systems shaping authority and public obedience in future governance debates.

Ban on Dogs Enforced Quarantine Warns of Containment

Sheriff Evans announces a strict rabies quarantine with dogs confined to prevent spread. Owners must keep pets contained or risk capture as authorities intensify efforts to control the outbreak.

Evans Tte

For Rent Large Front Bedroom in Quiet House

Classified notice states rates at two cents a word for the first insertion and one cent for each additional insertion with a 45 cent minimum. The Sentinel warns of errors and limits liability. Furnished front room suitable for 1 or 2 adults with furnace.

Night at the Abbey Club Turns to Danger for Judy

Judy confronts a mysterious caller, suspects Abbey Boland’s tie to a secret, and pursues Ronald’s safety. At a gala premiere she guards her lover’s name while Abbey appears with a stranger. Judy waits, hidden, for Ronald to arrive.

Judy Abbey Boland Ronald Abbeys Ronalds Abbey Cordelli

Judy and Ronald Face a Framed Trial of Doubt

Judy recounts a strange late night encounter with a man in a green hat and suspects a setup against Ronald. They discuss juror bribery, a frame to ruin Ronald’s reputation, and the risk of exposure as they seek clues while navigating a misty city street.

Ronald Judy Abbey

For Sale S room and bath brick dwelling

FOR SALE S room and bath brick dwelling in good repair with water gas and electricity. Conveniently located and priced with terms offered by H C Compton. Lost Black and white fox terrier cataract right eye Reward 170 Zatrobe 18.

H.C Compton

Charleston Pardon Office Hears of Longer Parole Violation

Grant Cutlip, jailed for 1930 Brooke County armed robbery, must serve over 30 more years after parole breach. He previously drew one to seven years for robbery and concealed weapons in Jefferson County last April. West Virginia notices list a Taylor County chancery suit to settle Julin Mitch estate debts and administrator accounts with several Mitch relatives named.

Charleston Grant Cutlip Brooke County Cutlip Jefferson County West Virginia Circuit Court Taylor County West Va Herbert Evans Admr Julin Mitch William Mitch Harry Mitch Mabel Mitch Kenna Mitch Dora Miten Dave Christian Vernadine Christian Norbert Mitch Mrs. Normate

Notice to appear in suit published in Gratton Sentinel

State and they are required to appear in this suit within one month after first publication to prevent loss of interest. Ordered that the foregoing be published in Gratton Sentinel newspaper. A copy Teste Frank M. Hollis Jr Clerk By Nellie Tucker Deputy James C. Holt Attorney for Plaintiff Oct 20 27 Nov 3

Gratton Sentinel Frank M. Hollis, Jr Nellie Tucker James C. Holt

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