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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1935
Page
1
Sir Malcolm Campbell at Bonneville Salt Flats tried for 300 mph in Bluebird. He posted 299.775 mph on a two way run and planned a second attempt tomorrow as cross winds affected the pace. The run followed an almost 304 mph speed in earlier testing. conditions Tuesday included sun glare and wind.
Labor Day events in Washington and across the nation featured praise for New Deal social legislation by labor leaders and sharp attacks from administration foes. William Green and John L. Lewis urged continued support, while Georgia governor Eugene Talmadge called the administration the greatest enemy of labor and Col. Knox warned higher costs would boost Republicans.
John L. Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers, told 25,000 miners in Charleston that the union will back U S Senator Neely for re election and elect a governor. He praised Roosevelt and the Guffey coal stabilization bill, saying miners will not revert to prior conditions even if the bill falters in court.
Kingwood report of a 14 year old girl Martha Corpse wounded in the breast while kneeling at her bedside in prayer. A sister, Mrs Anna Batton, said the rifle was laid in the bed to deter prowlers and the girl squeezed the trigger. Doctors say she will recover.
A committee appointed by President Paul E. Malone to locate a new winter meeting site for the Kiwanians following the Blen Avon hotel dining room closure. An erroneous announcement about resuming at the hotel last week was corrected. tonight’s meeting is set for Debendarfer’s place.
The Taylor county board of education plans a six room Blueville school costing about 24000 dollars with an auditorium library and office. If WPA funds come, Blueville would be the first constructed in the county. Plans show Georgian Colonial design and future expansion.
Huntington health director Dr G G A Rateliff lifted the rabies quarantine today noting no local cases. The order had kept every dog off the streets during the outbreak, and residents were advised to observe continued precautions.
Charleston Sept 3 Sheriff M E Hastings of Wabash county Ill asked Governor Kump to approve extradition of Ralph V Stephens 37 held at Huntington. Stephens indicted for embezzlement of 800 while city treasurer of Keensburg Ill. He is to be returned to Mount Carmel Ill. He has been sought three years.
John Baker White treasurer of the state board of control resumes duties at the capitol in Charleston after a four month heart disease illness. He fell ill in Morgantown last spring while on a trip linked to the vacating of quarters by Budget Director Frank Horn and his staff.
Vacations end and about 450000 West Virginia students head back to desks as 50 500 teachers begin the nine month term in most counties. State superintendent W W Trent notes improved morale and predicts larger enrollment around 450000, with costs lower per student than 1929 30. Health director Dr A M Price urges teachers to monitor for infectious diseases including infantile paralysis.
Grafton police total of 150 arrests in August sets a new record with over three fourths for drunkenness charges. Police averaged five arrests daily, with weekends producing the heaviest counts and Monday police court lineups reaching 18 to 20.
In Fairmont on September 3, Logan's blue and white drum bugle corps won a $1,000 first prize and earned the right to compete in the national contest in St. Louis next month after a state meet with about a dozen corps. Thousands visited as Fairmont’s four-time state champions, the green fusilliers, withdrew from competition.
Doy Conrad, 24, a farm hand, jailed awaiting grand jury action on a murder charge linked to employer Harper C. Burns's death. A coroner's jury ruled Burns died from poisoning after convulsions two days after Mrs Mae Duelly Burns testified. Burns’ half-brother William Burns also present. Conrad held as material witness. Daisy B. Duelly resides nearby.
Reports from Geneva London Rome Addis Ababa Cirencester outline rising tensions as League of Nations considers action. Laval faces rumors of French support for Mussolini in East Africa while Italy seeks motive behind oil concessions in Ethiopia. Haile Selassie arms troops with gas masks amid troop departures. Cripps praises US peace efforts but questions chances.
In Flint on September 3, milkman Fred Allen responded to milk thefts by customers. When a thief started leaving notes in bottles demanding chocolate milk, Allen warned police to take action and protect his deliveries.
Eight states reported no crashes as rain slowed traffic during the triple Labor Day weekend. The national safety council had warned the death toll could reach 350 to 400, but early figures showed 283 deaths and more than 200 serious injuries. California led in deaths, while West Virginia recorded ten fatalities over the period.
Charleston September 3 James A Chambers president of the board of control said projects totaling about 5 million dollars will be submitted to the PWA and WPA before the September 5 deadline. He gave a partial list including a dormitory at Concord State Teachers College 107000 a library 98500 a boys dormitory at Bluefield State Teachers College 98000 four faculty residences 32000 and faculty construction at New River State College 112700. Most proposals were announced earlier by the board.
Moscow reports that Soviet officials dismissed Japan's objections to Comintern activities as already rejected. In a recent talk, the Chinese minister raised the issue but did not lodge a formal protest. Japan aligned with the United States, Britain, Italy, and Latvia in prior objections.
The Downs mining community in Marion County West Virginia is described as derelict with months lacking butter sugar flour and milk. BRA food orders have dwindled leaving only candle and oil lamp light and no fuel. The plight, relayed to U S Senators Neely and Holt, highlights harsh winter conditions and government aid concerns.
Rescue ships fought hurricane seas to reach the palatial Dixie aground on Carysfoot reef off Florida with 369 aboard. Fog hampered operations as Reaper Watertown Platanoa and Carrabasset aided, while Dixie sent emergency wireless reports despite failing radio gear.
Geneva reports anxious delegates on eve of league council session over the Italo Ethiopian dispute. Key items include Eden's report on the Paris tri power talks, the Italo Ethiopian frontier incident, and Ethiopia's potential closure as a league member.
Huntington Sept 3. Bell County's school board will receive tonight a demand by the American Federation of Teachers for an open hearing in the case of 8 M Taylor, refused reelect as a high school teacher. The federation convention in Cleveland provided $50 to help Taylor obtain counsel and demand an open trial or reinstatement with full rights. The board gave no public reason for its action.
Wanted young man between 18 and 21 with at least high school education who desires to learn editorial work. Willing to do anything in a newspaper office. Learner's wages start, with chance to advance as knowledge grows. For interview write to Mr Palmer.
Bare headed King Leopold III led the burial cortege for Queen Astrid in Brussels. The king, wounded with a sling, walked beside the hearse from the pillage to St Gudi cathedral as royalty and dignitaries accompanied the procession amid tolling bells and gun salutes.
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