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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1938

Page

6

Hungary Pushes Quick Action in Czechoslovak Pact

Budapest officials stated the cabinet would act at once to press Czechoslovakia to withdraw troops and let Germany and Italy mediate the dispute. Hungary seeks immediate occupation of disputed Magyar areas and plebiscites to determine regional allegiance amid warnings of internal tension.

Budapest Czechoslovakia Germany Italy Slovakia Hungary Foreign Office Ruthenia Rumania Poland

Doan's Pills Promise Kidney Relief From Pains

Doctors say kidneys contain vast tubes that filter blood and keep you healthy. Painful frequent urination, backache, leg pains, and swelling may signal kidney or bladder trouble. Ask your druggist for Doan's Pills to relieve symptoms and help flush poisonous wastes from your blood.

Doan Sidney

Prescription Dept Pricing Claims Fair and Low

The department states prices reflect actual costs with a small overhead and modest profit. They attribute low costs to high volume, promising fresh potent drugs and expert service, and emphasize that charges are not based on haphazard guesstimates.

Police Nab Drunk Man Attempting Start of Auto

Omer Kennedy of Courthouse district was arrested by Sheriff Herbert Evans and Corporal Pred Strader for being drunk after entering his automobile and attempting to start it on Latrobe street yesterday. He faced a hearing before Justice of the Peace Hoye G. White Jr today.

Latrobe Street Omer Kennedy Courthouse District Herbert Evans Pred Strader Justice of the Peace Hoye G. White, Jr

Hold Man for Pistol Totting

J C Smith a 42 year old funeral director of Rowlesburg was held to January grand jury by Justice C P Lucas after allegedly drawing a gun at William Currey owner of a Valley Inn area filling station during a tire patch dispute. Bond set at 300. Smith released pending circuit court term. Currey testified Smith threatened with a pistol after profanity and obscene language, then supposedly drove away after being persuaded to put the weapon away. Francis L Warder prosecuted for the state. William P Samples for the defense.

Route 50 Srand Justice of the Peace C. P. Lucas Fetterman J. C. Smith Rowlesburg William Currey Valley Inn Smith Currey Francis L. Warder William P. Samples

School board reform debated at sectional meetings

A proposal to create a seven member state school board appointed by the governor with one member retiring each year was discussed amid calls for a nine month term, higher salaries for advanced teachers, and non partisan county boards. Governor Holt pledged revision of state aid and property levies amid meetings by E A affiliates. The Bluefield city fire rate was cut 15.7 percent under Public Service Commission action saving about $2,200 yearly.

Holt Bluefield William C. Snyder Public Service Commission

Negro Post Elects Welch In McDowell County Legion

William Reamey was elected commander of McDowell county's second Negro American Legion post organized at Gary. Twenty three charter members aided in forming the post.

Welch William Reamey McDowell County American Legion Gary

Wrecks and Charges After Collision On High Street

Two cars collided when one driver, Wicks, slowed and the vehicle rammed the Behan car injuring Mrs Behan as police plan to charge Wicks with reckless driving and possible speeding and leaving the scene. Moats car damaged about 25 dollars. Behan car about 12 dollars to repair. Chief Loc kard notes.

Elmer Behan Ed+die Moats Moats Behan Lockard Wicks High Street

Interference alleged as Japanese occupation worsens open door

A note accuses Japanese authorities in occupied areas of pressing for preferences and superiority of Japanese interests, undermining the open door principle and denying American nationals equal opportunity. It warns that Sino Japanese conflict has caused great losses and that early rehabilitation of American enterprise in China cannot be expected.

China Japan United States Manchukuo Grew Manchuria Rage Ue

Holt outlines continued page one note on local assessors

Holt outlines that state control of property assessments lacked gubernatorial support. The governor defended local county assessors as constitutional officers and rejected replacing them with state representatives. The State Education Association seeks state control and the governor is expected to address the topic in tonight's address to teachers.

State Education Association Tax Commissioner's E. A Holt

Morris Gold Arrested in Slayings Case

Morris Gold, 46, was arrested in connection with the hammer slaying of his wife Julia Gold, a New York merchandising executive. Police say the attack followed Mrs. Gold’s statement she would not support her husband and sought divorce.

Morris Gold Julia Gold New York

Governor Holt Urges No New Taxes and School Aid Reform

Governor Holt defended the reelection of six Democratic congressmen praising their support for Roosevelt and cooperation with the administration. He discussed a legislature interim committee plan to boost school funds, with 45 percent state funding for a nine month foundation program and an 80-20 levy split, forecasting a $2.7 million annual increase, and opposed new taxes. He backed salaried judges replacing justices of the peace to end the fee system.

Gessmen Franklin D. Roosevelt Holt

Masquers Prepare Review Of Prize Winning Play

The Masquers plan a monthly meeting at the Recreation center this Wednesday night to hear a review of the 1937 prize winning play You Can Take It With You, as staged at Nixon theatre in Pittsburgh. J Dryfield will present the play and committees will be appointed for publicity reading scenery construction membership and social affairs. The group will also hear a proposed constitution revision and discuss future play plans.

Recreation Center J. Dryfield Theganization Nixon Theatre Pittsburgh Folko Field

Scott Appointed Bluefield Referee in Bankruptcy

Bluefield on October 27 Luther G. Scott assumed his office today as referee in bankruptcy for this district, succeeding Hi Porterfield. Scott was appointed by Federal Judge George W. Clintic.

Bluefield Luther G. Scott

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