Young Brown Derby winner in local Soap Box race
Richard Brown, 12, won the 9 to 12 year class final on Washington street, beating Eugene Smith who placed second. Brown also won gold medals and a trip to Akron for the All-American derby. Paul Jackson and Dorsey took other top spots. prizes included a .22 rifle and pen set. The Graf ton News and Tygarts Valley Chevrolet sponsored the event.
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Richard Brown
Washington Street
Eugene Smith
Brown
C. L. Dorsey, Jr
Manfred Shaffer
Paul Jackson
Jimmie Pierson
Akron
Dorsey
Shaffer
Pierson
William Smith
West Penn
Taylor County
James Bethel
Sam Bucci
Morgantown
Rome
Grafton News
Tygarts Valley Chevrolet Company
Error makes merry-go-round loan repayment plan
Marlin, under a Townsend plan, spent only 95 on a worn merry-go-round after a loan of 200 from the Resettlement Administration. He traveled to Batesville to complete purchases and attend pie suppers as a campaign fundraiser. The administrator urged repayment within the 30 day window.
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Marlin
Townsend
Batesville
Resettlement Administration
Marlin to Expand into Entertainment Business
Marlin plans to collect savings and purchase another merry go round to enter the entertainment industry full time, signaling a shift toward a larger, ongoing venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlin
Snake skin on display at Grafton store window
Local interest grows as a 16 foot eight inch snake skin owned by Jack Saxton is shown in the G W Lear Jewelry window. Saxton, a driller with Frederick Share Corp, once faced a deadly African encounter near Intiano West Africa and killed the reptile with his revolver. The skin now travels to Grafton, a memento of his perilous journey.
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G. W. Lear
Jack Saxton
Saxton
Tygart River
Grafton
Frederick Share Corporation
Jack
Intiano
West Africa
Mr. Saxton
Card of Thanks for W B Keefover Family
The Keefover family expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness after the death of husband and father W. B. Keefover. Special thanks to those who sent flowers lent cars and to Rev William Knox and the Andrews Methodist Episcopal church choir.
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W. B. Keefover
William Knox
Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church
International Parade Salutes and Domestic Custody Turmoil
Delegations from many nations saluted during a reviewing stand scene while Britons marched in green and white gear. In separate court news Miss Astor fights for custody with claims of threats and alleged abandonment by her former husband. Norma Taylor seeks vindication as Los Angeles testimony unfolds. Madrid strengthens defenses as rebel advances loom across land sea and air.
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British’ Empire
New York
Norma Taylor
Los Angeles
Nellie Richardson
Little Martyn Thorpe
Franklyn ‘Thorpe
Mary Astor
Associated Press
Madrid
Judge Learns Custody Battle Continues Over Weekend
During the weekend recess, the judge emerged as the pivotal figure as attorneys for Dr Thorpe and Miss Astor prepared for a renewed bid. They planned a thorough examination of Miss Astor's fitness for custody and to challenge charges in the case.
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Miss Astor
Joseph Anderson
Thorpe
Hollywood
Madrid Ready Continues From Page One War Dispatch
A fleet of 21 Italian bombers heads toward African rebel headquarters while 18 of 21 planes reportedly arrive from Melilla in Spanish Morocco. Loyal air force units strike insurgent positions near Huelva Zaragoza Huesca Calatayud Cordoba and near Cadiz with naval support observed along the coast.
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Jon
Quiedo
Palma
Mallorca
Madrid
Valencia
Lisbon
Portugal
Seville
Melilla
Morrocco
Huelva
Zaragoza
Huesca
Calatayud
Cordoba
Leftist government launches push against fascist rebellion
The leftist regime marshals forces to halt a fascist uprising in Spain. Veterans from 1934 35 were ordered to re enlist as part of military reorganization. Royal air force and navy units strike rebels across Huelva Zaragoza Huesca Tudela Cordoba Gijon Oviedo Palma Majorca with heavy militia concentrations.
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Royal Air Force
Navy
Huelva
Zaragoza
Huesca
Tatatayud
Cordoba
Gijon
Oviedo
Palma
Majorca Island
Concen
Madrid fears war as disruptions spread across cities
A the north near Zaragoza and in the south near Cordoba and Granada, street discipline is imposed by the interior ministry, powers given to regular police, civilian armed militia activity cut sharply, while a London conference is planned to seek peace. Leaders warn they may fail again after 18 years since the armistice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zaragoza
Cordoba
Granada
Ministry of the Interior
London
Hitler and Mussolini Attend New Allies Talks
Report states Germany and Italy agreed to attend a fresh round of alliance talks after mass fortification of the Rhine. Leaders in England France and Belgium are nervous as discussions focus on the occupation of the Rhineland and the deterioration of the Versailles and Lucerne pacts.
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Rhineland
Versailles
Lucerno
Rhine
England
France
Belgium
Hitler
Mussolini
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Chicago Stadium
Col
Frank Knox
United States
Central Press
Opera House
Franchot
Walter Connolly
Stooges
Miller’s Filling Station
Glenn
Whitescarver Building
Main St
W. Va
Lege Mt
the Ren Dixie ‘Theatre
M. R.C.A
Hollywood Reporter
Walter Winchall
Sylvia
IGF
Water Abel Bruce Cabot
Edward Ellis
Walter Brennan
Norman Krasna
Fritz Lang
Joseph Ly Mankiewics
Vitaphone
Good House Cheap
Brands Feed
East Main Street
E. Ellers’ Transfer Co
Hagan
Grafton Drug & Chemical CO
W. Maitee
Pann Ivergles
Grafton Drug & Chem
Matinee
Smash Gordon & Revell
Shirley
Alice
Paramount Musical
RCA
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