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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1932
Page
8
17 KILLED IN TEXAS STORM AND AFTERMATH
In the aftermath of a tropical hurricane near Houston and the Texas coast, victims include Mrs. Henry Suggs, Mrs. Beulah Helen Suggs, their 8 year old daughter, Mrs. O. V. Reed, and others. The storm caused two identified deaths in Angleton and Freeport, with extensive destruction to homes and a collapsed school building. Red Cross and military aid were sought as hospitals reported many injuries and limited record-keeping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Suggs
Beulah Helen Suggs
O. V. Reed
Oyster Creek
Brazoria
Martha Morris
Negress
Houston
L. L. Reese, Sr
E. Fiescke
West Columbia
Tex
Rudy Lea
Angleton
R. Lewis Rossignol
Jacksonville
Fla
Bagcett
Briscoe
Soares
Suggs
Alex Kolesnikovic
Freeport
Gulf
Red Cross
National
W. A. Paddock
Red Cross Organization
St. Louis
F. A. Winfrey
Midwest
American Red Cross
Galveston
Texas
Memorial by Knights of Columbus Unveiled in Washington
The Atlantic Pie of the Knights of Columbus, blessed by the Apostolic Delegate Pietro Fumasoni-Biondi, was unveiled by a grand niece of Cardinal Gibbons and received by President Hoover. The memorial by Leo Lentelli depicts a seated figure in benediction in a small park near the Sacred Heart Church. President Hoover and other dignitaries attended as discussions of Cardinal Gibbons and his influence on faith, patriotism, and postwar relief were cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
Pietro Fumasoni- Biondi
Hoover
Leo Lentelli
Sacred Heart
Ritchie
Maruca
Hyde
Joan M. McNamara
Baltimore
Cardinal Gibbons
Knights of Volumbis
Uebilute
Europe
Braman
Ivan
Iman
Gib- Woks
Tegerd
Farm Strike Turns Violent Across Midwest Market
Armed deputies moved into Le Mats as the Midwest farmers strike entered its second week. Pickets block highways while farmers withhold produce to push prices up. A dairyman was manhandled and milk dumped from a truck. Sioux City hosts a private milk producers strike seeking over double current milk price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Mats
Midwest
Milo Ana
Trawsers’ Union
Reno
Des Moines
National Farmers’ Union
Western
Iowa
Sioux City
Town
Milk Producers Association
Memorial to Great Prelate Is Dedicated
A bronze tribute to the late James Cardinal Gibbons was dedicated in Washington with impressive ceremonies. President Hoover represented the government at the event, presenting the statue to the organization, amid ceremonial honors and formal remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Stout
Washington
James Cardinal Gibbons
H. Carmody
West Virginia jurist laid to rest after long service
The respected jurist died after two terms marked by strengthening weakness. He loved local court routines, joked with bar members, and shared stories from public and private life. Survived by wife Zona Wil son and three children, with two brothers and a sister in Philippi. He was a member of local churches and Odd Fellows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ersburg
By & O
Ford
Pass Clers
Lodge of Gaselnate of America
First Baptist Church
Grafton
Quota Club
Ernest E. Robinson
Fairmont
Dorsey L. Robinson
Eileen Virginia Robinson
Pittsburgh & West Virginia Gas Company
West Virginia
T Boiy
Merle
Zona
Wilsom
Wal“fer
Metz
Cameron
Sher
Man Lindsey
George Monroe
Itt
Philippi
Plant Chiffes
Attarsan A4
Philippi Poms Seanard
G. Broke
Anima
Kittle
Philippi, Ees
Veharn Methodist, Episcopal Church
Ani
Order
Odd
Levy Boards Meet Tuesday In County and City
Levy boards in county areas including Grafton and Flemington will convene Tuesday to approve levies for central county road district education and routine town programs. Watlops groups aim to limit increases to 15 percent below last year, with adjustments to comply with law and existing legal levies in county and city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County
Palities
School of Misterial
Gentral
Grafton
Flemington
Watlops
Grafton Board of Education
No Let Down In Enforcing Day Statutes
Washington Aug 15 Attorney General Mitchell said as long as prohibition remains on the statute books there will be no relaxation of enforcement. He warned United States attorneys and department chiefs that relaxing efforts would cause chaos and excesses. He noted political parties may seek constitutional changes on air traffic but insisted enforcement must continue as is.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mitchell
United States
Department
Etter
Department of Justice
Prohibition Debate Flares Over Federal Control
The article cites Mitchell urging federal control of liquor enforcement with no state substitution, warning of chaos and excess. It notes President Foyer’s speech proposing state handling with constitutional protection. A separate item reports Robinson High student shot dead in her husband’s car, Moore claiming an abduction and fatal shooting near the road. a note in the victim’s pocket asks her parents be notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Foyer
Woman Found Dead in Car. Mate Is Held
Morvshrall OL August 15 A Moorhouse police report states Mrs Marjorie Moore aged 34 wife of [tuner] Moore a teacher was found dead in a car and her mate is being held for questioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morvshrall
Marjorie Moore
Tuner
Moore
Two Gunmen Identified In Velpe Slayings
Pittsburgh report says homicide officials identified five gunmen in the Velpe brothers killings and Pazzano murder. Homicide Lt. Ferris met with Detective Ramirez and expects the case to be solved within a week. Names of the suspects were not released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Velpe
Jim
Arthur
Johnny
Frank Ferris
Ferris
Louis Ramirez
Hill District
John Pazzano
Ghd
New York
Volpe
Pazzano
Two Suspects Held In Shooting of Motorist
Snow Hill Maryland police held two suspects in the Aug 15 shooting that killed 40 year old Herman Lewis. Lewis and his companions reported a negro fired at him as he confronted the assailant in the road. The other two negroes were detained but deny involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snow Hill
Herman Lewis
Dent
Lewis
Bralt Automobile
Garner Roosevelt discuss campaign plans in transit
Albany August 15 PA Speaker John N Garner Democratic vice presidential candidate left Albany for New York and Washington at 835 a m today after a discussion of campaign plans with his mate Governor Roosevelt
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
John N. Garner
New York
Washington
Union Officers Elected in Life Saving Division Meeting
A special meeting of the Life Saving Union division of the Wee Virginia Conference held yesterday Buckhannon August 18 elected officers for the ensuing week. Names include Miss Virginia Mae Collins, Garrett Evos, William Jones and Miss Mal as officers in roles of president vice president treasurer and secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckhannon
Wee Virginia
Life Saw Union
Ew League
Wvek
Ginia Mae Collins
White Prior Peace
Garrett Ev Os. Moundaville
Iliam Jones Pfeasurer
Mal
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