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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1933

Page

6

Rural education vows and tax protest in farmers resolution

A farmers assembly calls for careful reorganiz­ation of schools to fit new economic and social rural needs. It urges adult education, cultural and vocational programs with church, extension, high schools, religious and voluntary groups cooperation. A protest opposes the motor vehicle tax in favor of quarterly payment. In a separate account a prisoner admits planning to kill a deputy, then joins in gunfire.

Church Colleges Resolutions Committee J Ap

Ohio Editor's Illness Sparks Search Across State

Wallace, longtime editor and publisher of the Springfield Tribune, vanished after illness raised fears of memory lapse. A Cleveland newspaper man urged police across Ohio to locate him. Survived by widow Letitie and sons William and Bruce, he had led the Tribune for twenty years after moving from Springfield Sun.

Robert Cleveland Wallace Springfield Spripefield Sun The Tribune Letitie William Dollar Line Dilow Pacific Ocean Bruce

Searchwell to issue murder warrants for Canton man

Opal Brown of Canton Ohio and Mark Biffle in a penitentiary are to be charged once evidence is conclusive. Six others are jailed in Braxton county for murder. Lipps confessed Hugh Ocheltree was struck with rocks then killed with a shot to the head. Glenn Ocheltree and companions are named in the alleged plot and assault. Officials continue a search for the body with state police directing the inquiry.

Opal Brown Canton Mark Biffle Braxton Shitton Glenn Ocheltree Hugh Glenn Susie William Brown Lipps Hugh Ocheltree Bernicg Brown James Merrell William Brown Mani C. W. Ray Po- Mce Duke “Riddle Sherif Roy Brosius Sutton

Sentence Given in Hariged November Murder Case

A 50 year old Charleston man, awaiting retrial for murder, recited a new version of the shooting involving his prisoner Ralph to Warden McClin as officers escorted the car to the penitentiary. Frazier’s testimony, blamed for swaying the jury, is at issue in the case against three who overtook the car.

Charleston Mepun Shamblin Ralph Warden B.,mcclin Haper Frazier Harper

Storm Threatens Madison as Hurricane-Like Storm Near Cape Hatteras

Weather and naval officials tracked a tropical disturbance off Virginia that strengthened toward hurricane force, threatening to pass the national capital by mid afternoon. The steamship Madison with over 90 aboard sent distress signals while Indianapolis and coast guard stations prepared to respond.

Tropics Cape Hatteras Navy Department Bureau of Aeronautics Virginia Cape Washington Indianapolis Norfolk, Va Madison Eastern Steamship Line President Roosevelt Campo Bello N. B Department Arlington, Va Coast Guard New York Naval Norfolk Hampton Roads Naval Station Land Snes

Madison Aground Off Cape Charles After SOS Call

The steamer Madison sent an SOS after its forward house was swept away off Cape Charles Virginia. Coast guard cutter Carabasset rushed to assist with 37 aboard including two named passengers. Radio signals weak, vessel steered toward Chesapeake Bay with Captain William Heath in command. Radio marine at Tuckerton tracked its position slightly below Hog Island about 20 miles offshore.

Cape Charles Coast Guard Carabasset Pet’ Nadine New, Yorks Srigii Vaenteyt Cagumand William Heath Eastern Steamship Line Oe Radio Marine Tuckerton N. J Madison Hogg Island Chesapeake Bay Norfolk St Yparned

Couple Found Dead in Car on River Road Near Pittsburgh

A blonde woman about 30 and a well-dressed man around 35 were found dead in a new coupe parked on River road near Pittsburgh. The cause of death was not determined. A capsule with white powder was found on the car floor. The man’s pocket contained a driver’s license issued to Edwin V. W. Kerr of New Kensington. the woman’s identity was not established.

Pittsburgh River Road Edwin V. W. Kerr New Kensington

Home Owners' Loan Program Explained by Attorney

Harry Friedman, attorney for the Home Owners' Loan Corporation, outlines the program's purpose and who qualifies. He addresses common misconceptions and clarifies how the act helps distressed homeowners avoid foreclosure and loss, detailing questions the public often asks.

Harry Friedman Home Owners’ Loan Corporation

New Loan Agency Rules From Home Owners Loan Corp

Instructions outline loan eligibility for homes and homesteads only with liens before June 13 1933 and for unpaid taxes home repairs and mortgage takings. Farms may be eligible if not covered by the Federal Farm Loan Act. full deed description required. repairs must include itemized costs. application must be signed by deed holders. ensure each question is completed to avoid delays.

Home Owners’ Loan Corporation

Mortgage Consent and Bond Based Home Loan Terms

The applicant should obtain the mortgage holder's signature on a consent form to accept bonds of the corporation for the lien amount. If the lien-holder agrees the loan bears 5 percent interest. if he refuses and a cash loan is available, 6 percent. No application cost, but if approved and loan issued, the applicant pays or rolls into the loan an appraisal, abstract and time certification, and mortgage recording fees by the Home Owners' Corporation.

Home Owners’ Corporation

Haller Trial Postponed One Week

Preliminary hearing for Ray Haller alias Speedy Bennett was continued for a week by Magistrate W E Rightmire due to absent key witnesses. Bennett was arrested Saturday on a charge of crime assault against a 14 year old girl in the Park View area near Grafton Park. He remains in the county jail as authorities investigate the case.

Ray Haller Bennett W. E. Rightmire W. G. Wamsley Earl C. Demoss Grafton Park West Side Park View

Wisler Warns Against Unfair Retailers Rivalry

Washington Aug Be a Small retailers under 500 dollars face unfair competition, says A Lincoln Wisler president of United Business Men's Association of Chicago. He cites about 425000 such shopkeepers nationwide and 10000 Chicago stores. He calls them a cancerous growth gnawing at fair retailing and urges government action for employment and prosperity.

Washington A. Lincoln Wisler United Business Men's Association of Chicago Wisler Chicago Chamber of Commerce, Trade Association Business Men's Association

First Aid For Winters After Netting Injury

Johnnie Winters, Fetterman third baseman, suffered a severe hand injury in a Sunday game with Galloway. While attempting a bunt to beat the throw he collided with a wire fence, which collapsed and sent him eight feet into a creek below. His right hand was torn and he will be out for a while.

Johnnie Winters Fetterman Galloway Winters Ott

Husband slays wife over nude photo dispute

Baltimore August 23 James E Gibson 52 unemployed closet ed Imborer was jailed charged with choking his wife to death after five hours of argument He told officers the quarrel began when she stood nude before the front window of their second story apartment Gibson claimed he attempted suicide by slashing his wrist and threatened patrolman Victor B Deonthtent as he was about to reach a street car

Baltimore James E. Gibson Ed Imborer Gibson Victor B

Davis Sent to Parley for Disarmament Mission

Hyde Park Aug 23 President Roosevelt sent Norman H. Davis back to Geneva to push for elimination of offensive weapons and an international armaments control commission. Davis, after a three hour talk, remained hopeful but not optimistic about the parley prospects, noting European political and psychological conditions as likely keys. He said the French plan could fit with Roosevelt ideas with some changes and would need support. He added the period until reconvening on October 16 will reveal the outcome.

Hyde Park Roosevelt Norman H. Davis Geneva International Armaments Control Commission Mr. Davis Europe Davis United States

Standard Oil of New Jersey Raises Bunker Fuel Price

New York August 23 Standard Oil of New Jersey raises bunker C fuel oil 10 cents a barrel effective tomorrow reaching 95 cents in New York harbor news service note

New York Standard Oil of New Jersey New Yorke-harbor

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