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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1932

Page

6

Notable Clarifications on Post-September Ticket Use

The notice states that tickets for one adult are valid only before September 1 and advises using them promptly. It emphasizes a change in policy or terms and urges action to avoid loss of value.

President backs nationwide effort to spread employment

President Hoover endorsed a plan to survey industry and study methods to spread employment, including a five day week, after Governor Winant of New Hampshire proposed a conference. He planned coordinated steps and a series of conferences with business and industrial committees in each of the 12 federal reserve districts.

Hoover Winant New Hampshire

Coolidge To Aid Campaign Visits By Sanders At Plymouth

Everett Sanders, Republican National Committee chairman, after an eight week end stay at Calvin Coolidge’s Plymouth summer home, reaffirmed that Coolidge may participate in the Hoover campaign though the exact role was not discussed. Senator Moses also visited. the talks ranged beyond politics as a violent thunderstorm brewed over Rutland on the Coolidges’ return.

Rutland Vermont Everett Sanders Republican National Committee Plymouth Calvin Coolidge Hoover Chicago Sanders Coolidge Republican Committee Coolidges New Hampshire

Eclipse August 31 sees scientists assay coronium in sun halo

Two astronomers project inside a 40 foot telescope at the University of Michigan Freyburg Maine during the August 31 total eclipse to photograph the corona and solar prominences. Dr Curtis leads the interferometer work seeking coronium and its green emission while films and infrared spectra are collected to advance eclipse science.

United States Howard Blakeslee Associated Press New York New England University of Michigan Freyburg Maine Moon Heber D. Curtis Michigan Canada Europe Orient

John R Cole rites Monday at old home

Funeral services for John R. Cole 76 were held at Pleasant Creek Methodist Episcopal church at 2 30 p m with Rev Eugene Dick and Rev French Boone officiating Numerous Graftonians attended Cole a longtime Pleasant Creek resident and Walnut street grocer died of a stroke after tumbling from his store porch His survivors include son Everet five grandchildren and siblings William Hannah Post and Tiza Woodford among others.

John R. Cole Pleasant Creek Methodist Episcopal Church Eugene Dick Pruntytown French Boone St. Paul's Methodist West Main Street Grafton Mr. Cole Walnut Street Yates Avenue Everet Cole John’ S. .Cole Jessie M Elizabeth Knottsee Laura Lewellyn Cole Everet Cole John W Jackson's Mill Hazel Edna Edwin Nelda Louise William Hannah Post Wesley Post Clarksburg Tiza Woodford J. T. Woodford Philippi

Hermit Miner Ends Fast Plan Thursday at Rosemont

Rosemont’s hermit miner Lois Garden, fasting since June 20 to cure miners asthma, plans to break his 40 day fast on Thursday. He samples mineral water up to six times daily, says water eases craving and provides some nourishment, though he grows weak and totters during walks. Garden previously fasted last year, but collapsed on day 36 and required hospital meals. Three midshipmen may be appointed to the Naval Academy in 1923 by each senator and representative.

Rosemont Lois Garden Ashma Garden Naval Academy Congress

Reds prevail over Wendel nine in close Sunday game

Recreation Reds beat Wendel nine by 11 to 8 at Wendel on Sunday afternoon in a hotly contested clash. Burkhammer and Manning worked the mound with Sperante and Goodnow catching for the teams as fielders rotated.

Recreation Reds Wendel Grafton Burkhammer Manning Sperante Goodnow Reds Jones Hudson T. Lobis Busha Bolliger Morton Tenney Vukovich Marteeny Donkey

Chickens Urged to Behave Draws Timberlake Notice

Local report notes Mr. and Mrs. Frank Timberlake admonish their flock as Thomas W. and Vance residents discuss poultry norms. The brief item hints at community expectations for orderly behavior of farm birds in Columbus.

Columbus Frank Timberlake Thomas W Vance

Farmer Sues Over Chickens Damaging Crops in 1930

A farm owner along Timberlakes claimed chickens caused crop damage in 1930. The court granted $100 in damages and issued an injunction requiring the chickens to be kept at home.

Timberlakes

Republican Meet Two Day Convention In Wheeling

Clarksburg Aug 1 a two day Republican state convention will open at noon Thursday the eleventh and close about the same hour Friday. Charles J Schuck of Wheeling state chairman arrived to assume active charge of state headquarters at the Waldo Hotel. President Hoover's acceptance speech will be broadcast to the convention by loud speakers. National Committeeman Walter S Hallanan plans to bring a top party leader to speak in the evening session. The program calls for nominations for supreme court judge electors and a platform on Friday morning with hopes of finishing by noon so delegates can return home Friday night. Hallanan has been invited to deliver the keynote but has not yet accepted.

Clarksburg Wheeling Charles J. Schuck Schuck Walter S. Hallanan Supreme Court Hallanan

Local party chair eyes speakers for upcoming event

Chairman Schuck said he would remain at headquarters except for occasional state visits as the national committee member ensures distinguished speakers for the occasion. He aims to press ahead from now until the election.

Vention Schuck

Parachute Failure Kills Jumper at Monessen Airport

In full view of about 3,000 spectators in Monessen Pennsylvania Ralph Marshall twenty from Gibson near here leaped from a plane for a first exhibition jump but his parachute failed to open and he plunged about four thousand feet to his death after two prior trial jumps.

Monessen Ralph “Marshall Gibson

Russell Barnes Dies in Coal River Incident

Russell Barnes, 22, a State Road Commission employee, died of heart disease while romping with a dog in Coal River. His body was recovered. Barnes came to Charleston from Buckhannon three years ago.

Charleston Russell Barnes State Road Commission Coal River Barnes Buckhannon

Walker would seek governor nomination if ousted

The Times reports Mayor James J. Walker would pursue the Democratic nomination for governor if Roosevelt removes him from office. The Times calls the information unimpeachable, though no source is named. Separate note says Guajajara glassware ships to the United States packed in wicker cradles filled with plut rush.

New York the Times James J. Walker Franklin D. Roosevelt Guadalajara Mexico United States

Morbid thieves steal burial shrouds in Indianapolis burglaries

In Indianapolis several burglaries yielded five burial shrouds valued near 100 dollars. The owner promises harsher burial equipment if suspects are caught, a grim note in local crime.

Indianapolis Ind

Judge Parfitt’s Joke Triggers Reporter Backlash

Jacksonville, August 1. After losing in the primaries, D. W. Parfitt, clerk of the civil and criminal courts, joked about a party for defeated candidates and their families. A reporter published the tale, and Parfitt then had to admit it was all in clean fun amid press resentment.

Jacksonville Fla Wack Parfitt Pafitt Civil and Criminal Courts of Récord

Federal Airways Plan Approved Totals 46 19 500 Miles

The 1932 plan for federal airways is approved by the Aeronautical Branch of the U S Chamber of Commerce. Routes include Albany Springfield Boston and an 82 mile segment south of St Louis on the New Orleans St Louis airway. No further plans for 1983 are stated.

Washington Federal Airways Aeronautical Branch U.S S. Chamber of Commerce Albany Springfield Boston St. Louis New Orleans Federal Airway

Manchuria Scene of Bitter Fight Ends for General Ma

The AP reports in Harbin August 1 that General Ma Chan Shan, famed for the Nanni River Bridge defense, was killed in action near Hailun Manchuria after a four month campaign. Japanese troops trapped him and his remaining force, ending the Chinese resistance in the area. Also noted are ongoing Jehol border tensions postal disputes and flooding with cholera in Yangtze and Yellow River valleys.

Associated Press Manchuria Ma Chan Shin Noni River Hailun Jehol Great Wall Mancsria Napking Manchuka China Yangtze Valley Yellow River Centon Harbin Aus Ma Chan Shan Nanni River Bridge Japan Ankuchen Khingham Chosen Korea Matsuki

Ma in Northern Manchuria returns as defender of region

Announcement states Javanese troops bring Ma s body to Harbin. Ma once a Manchurian bandit and later commander of the Taheiho Garrison under Wan Futin, former Heilinngkaung governor. He rose to world prominence last November defending Northern Manchuria against Japanese invasion.

Harbin Mai Taheiho Wan Futin Manchuria

Federal Reserve offers emergency loans to revive industry

The Federal Reserve System authorized direct six month loans to individuals partnerships and corporations to finance current business. The measure under Hoover signed amendment allows banks to lend to distressed borrowers with standards on credit, maturity limits and non speculative use. Loans target agri cultural and trade sectors with rates set by the Federal Reserve Banks and board approval.

Washington Federal Reserve System Federal Reserve Law Hoover Federal Reserve Banks Federal Reserve Bank Dnd Canadian Motors

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