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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1933
Page
2
Willy Nilly and Rip the Dog lead a playful search with Christopher Columbus Crow and Mr Quacko Duck for missing scissors. They explore under furniture and old boxes while contemplating the crow's nest high in a pine tree, joking about obstacles and perch limits.
This third in a series surveys three professors on how Americans should use the promised extra spare time. They argue for combining work and play and expanding leisure opportunities, weighing potential benefits against possible drawbacks.
Washington reports 30 000 workers enter wheat producing regions to reduce the average harvest as farmers are asked to sign contracts for lower output in return for government cash benefits. County control groups to be formed across major wheat areas, with emphasis on the southwest winter wheat belt where planting for next year has begun.
Julius Myers 63 of Springfield Illinois, a merchant and former president of the National Retail Clothiers and Furnishers Association, died Sunday after leaping from the 16th floor of the Hotel Sherman. A note said he was unable to enjoy life.
Hobart Harvey, 19, of Mankolo Kas, drowned in the Greenbrier river near Hinton while visiting for a family reunion. The incident occurred Sunday as he joined relatives by the water edge.
The author argues conscientious mothers often sacrifice their own identities for their children. This overinvolvement can harm both mother and child, leaving young adults ill prepared for real life and mothers with empty lives once children leave.
Dublin Aug 14 officers of the blue shirt national guard, barred by a government order from marching yesterday, launched large scale recruiting today led by General Owen McDuffey. Dublin HQ said they expect to double their 40 000 members within a week to amass a big front for next Sunday's church parades across the Free State.
A conference on purchasing road supplies was held today in Charleston led by Road Commissioner Bailey the central board and James A Tierney state purchasing agent. Officials were to discuss methods to buy road equipment for work relief. Local guests Lon Nestor Ray Baylor visited nearby families yesterday.
A Columbia Teachers College study predicts shorter work hours will boost national recovery and spark a new leisure era. Adults seek art, music, reading, nature study, and play as crucial pursuits, with schools expanding extracurriculars like drama, clubs, and conversation.
Chicago business agent Harry Busse of the United Tire and Rubber Workers Union ended a six day absence, saying he was very tired after returning in his own car. Family members deny ransom claims and say no explanation was given for the disappearance.
In Bismarck North Dakota Governor William Langer announces a special election for September 22 to decide on a 3.2 percent beer law and a state sales tax, citing poor crop conditions and delinquent taxes as reasons for urgency.
The Cleveland Indians currently have no regular batter hitting 800, while the Philadelphia Athletics lead majors with five players over that mark. The Phillies have four, a notable edge for Philadelphia in hitting.
The piece notes the elaborate production of Our Betters with Miss Bennett as lead. It discusses the labor of seamstresses, the challenge of furnishing sets, and the gathering of antique and royal items worth millions. The lavish gowns and props create the most extravagant staging to date.
Constance Bennett presents Our Betters at the Opera House tonight and through Tuesday and Wednesday, featuring Anita Louise Gilbert Roland Charles Starrett Phoebe Foster Violet Kemble Cooper Grant Mitchell and others in a film adapted from W Somerset Maugham. Elaborate sets recreating Buckingham Palace interiors required international coordination from Hollywood to London with Madame Grenier as court costumes advisor.
Open break in the New York milk strike as Western New York leader Albert Woodhead calls off the strike and a central New York leader Felix Piseck rejects ending actions. Woodhead urges Western farmers to stop the march on Albany, citing Gov Lehman as a potential ally.
Scorchy Smith battles a seaplane raid triggered by green flares from De Vande off Inlaral Ro. A submarine stealthily lurks as Naldy escapes ashore with ransom money and overpowers Scorchy in a tense finale.
Woodhead states that farmers will not be commanded but many have agreed to a one week truce starting tomorrow to allow the governor, legislature, and milk board to show their plans. He emphasizes the strike remains in effect despite the pause.
Sidney B. Wood Jr., blond New York tennis ace and fourth ranking star, won the east grass courts title by defeating defending champion Clifford Sutter of New Orleans in straight sets 6 1 6 4 6 4. Wood's triumph capped a week of spectacular play that mirrors his Wimbledon form.
Hongkong August 14 The Kwantung Provincial government has issued a warrant for the arrest of several alleged Japanese agents including Chen Chiung Ming who revolted against President Sun Yat Sen thirteen years ago in Canton.
Riverside California reports Gary Cooper the actor and his parents Mr and Mrs Charles T H Cooper filed a contract writ to test 2000 acres of desert land they own near Palm Springs for oil.
For sale or rent ad details rates two cents a word for first insertion and a half cent for each additional insertion. Minimum charge forty five cents. Example counts words including numbers. House with six rooms and bath in central location with new paint and paper. Call Parrish Agency Inc phone 701118.
Redlands California August 14 Police officer H L Thomas shot and killed Pedro Moya thirty after Moya allegedly resisted arrest for theft of gasoline from parked cars near a theatre Moya had served time for a prior robbery arrest made five years earlier by the same officer.
Fire swept through 360 dwellings in Piraeus, Port of Athens, leaving about 250 families without shelter. The blaze disrupted life in the port city as crews fought flames and residents sought temporary housing.
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