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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1933
Page
4
The Morgan town Post argues that if Mrs. Moody was not feigning injury and is not a fundamentally different person, her actions last Saturday were sensible and commendable, deserving applause rather than condemnation.
Labor representatives urged safeguards for piece workers arguing rising scales are needed as hours shorten incomes. They objected to including the National Brotherhood of Operative Potters wage scale, saying the act only requires minimum wages and hours. Plants in the United States Pottery Association sought representation, saying current administrative sections would exclude much of the industry from code governance.
A Marshall College student protest challenges State Superintendent Trent over removals of senior faculty, arguing political meddling in eleemosynary institutions threatens care for the sick and education. The piece notes West Virginia flood and dam funding debates, water power laws, and the need for coherent water dam permits, urging citizens to weigh state policy and federal funding prospects.
The piece condemns water power schemes while urging a fair state law on water control. It lauds Kanawha valley gains for a nine foot river channel and dam plans, praises local band efforts, and notes footballs rising prominence as squirrel poaching arrests rise in several counties.
The Elkins Inter-Mountain lauds the growing family reunions across the region. It says these gatherings preserve family tradition and pioneer spirit vital to national development, inspiring descendants by recalling ancestors who settled in a wilderness nation and honoring long lines of good citizens.
The Fairmont Times reports Marion County officials and citizens urge Charleston to allocate federal highway funds to Route 250 and Route 19, arguing local roads are in serious need. They note the Pine Grove to Mannington corridor is dangerous and a priority, and stress unemployment relief by funding road work rather than directing all funds to other counties.
The Wheeling Daily News lauds a state board of education rule that prevents professors' wives from holding college posts. The Huntington Advertiser agrees, urging extension of the principle to all public administration to prevent single households from hogging salaries.
Commentary splits over Helen Wills Moody after she defaulted in the national singles championship. Helen Jacobs praised Moody’s handling, while others hesitate to criticize the champion. The tone reflects heated but cautious debate among sports writers.
Senator Huey Long known as the Kingfish from Louisiana reportedly received a black eye at an eastern club after a public spat. Publications quote both praise and mystery over the unidentified assailant, with calls for a memorial to the anonymous benefactor and reflections on Long’s famed loquacity.
A reader from Grafton defends the West Virginia display against a disparaging article. He notes expert diorama builders from New York and highlights state features such as Valley Falls and Harper’s Ferry, praising craftsmanship, comprehensive display, and local pride. The letter urges visitors to judge for themselves and mentions the exhibit’s staged entrance view and homegrown materials.
A government hearing on unfair competition was held as the United States Pottery Association pushed for purchases based on cost plus ten percent. Deputy Administrator R. B. Paddock framed the resolution as irrelevant while the association raised its minimum wage to 40 cents for men and 30 cents for women.
Colin Fewitt a.k.a Clarkie Lunn trails the Maal ts in New York s waterworld while threatening Cokin a fe. A lucky break knocks out Mulvey and Colin gains acceptance by a Mask faction. Benny Malone provides him with the back room low down.
Benny Malone outlines the bootlegging operation set in the Wine Press or W P as Colin learns the rules of the Mask's mob. Helmie Schwarm and Buck O Mara loom large while Harry’s arrest and a looming hit sharpen the danger. Colin prepares for a first night assignment as Buck’s enforcer in a tense underground habitat.
Oliver D. Kauffman, 21, faces murder charges after testifying about a long feud with Clarence Daywalt, 34. He recounted taunts starting in childhood, a June 11 confrontation at a Hamilton township store, a fight, and his return with a gun to fire a warning shot that killed Daywalt.
Talbot county officers and Baltimore police seek suspects in the murder and robbery of Ned Rogers, a 101 year old Black woman attacked twelve days ago. Sheriff Raymond Carroll says arrest would solve the case as officers pursue leads from Easton to Baltimore.
U V Stemple trustee announces sale of Frank M Price and Bertie Price property in Grafton Taylor County Virginia. Sale by bid at courthouse front door on September 8 1933 between hours of 1 and 3 PM with terms one third cash balance in two equal installments. Property includes restaurant store room dwelling on west half of Lot 155 Fetterman plat bounded by North and Railroad Streets.
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