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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1933
Page
2
A Brooke Peters Church family shares diverse hobbies that bound members together. A father’s phonograph records, a mother’s art books on Leonardo da Vinci, and a son studying Chinese art foster daily exchanges. The home becomes a buzzing hive where new items arrive weekly and shared interests enrich life.
Mary Graham Bonner narrates Rip’s terrifying abduction as a man forces him from a car and delivers him to a dog pound. Dogs of many breeds surround him while others eat, yet Rip cannot eat and laments loss of freedom and a missed bone.
Superintendent of Schools W. W. Trent supports public meetings for county boards of education and says some matters should be discussed in executive session. He noted the public is entitled to information about board acts and favors public meetings for general public business.
Boehm and Strickler well No 3 in Lost Run field produced a strong oil stream Monday night, the first local gusher in years. Early Tuesday the flow subsided and the well was shut in. Stockholders estimate possible production near 1500 barrels but caution it is uncertain. Drilling paused while tanks and lines are installed and a gas engine replaces the boiler due to dangerous gas-filled atmosphere. If flow allows, drilling may resume soon. Number 3 is the second successful well this summer on the Boehm and Strickler farm.
A reader testimonial from Freida Parks of New Haven, VI, reports losing 29 pounds by taking Kruschen Salts, claiming no hunger and increased energy. The ad touts a half teaspoonful daily in hot water, says one jar lasts four weeks, and promises money back if not satisfied.
Charleston report states the Supreme Court fixed September 20 for hearings in the Joe Corey case, the Charleston fruit merchant sentenced to be hanged for the murder of Mrs. Katherine Ghiz of Logan.
Puff straightens the car but stalls the engine. He plans to drive to the pit for repairs and then confront Gasso for starting the fuss.
The Rustlers Roundup at the Opera House this week features a Tom Mix Universal feature with a real rodeo in the film. Roping steers lariat throwing stage coach races and other stunts are shown, forming a major portion of the footage. An unrelated note mentions Corey’s appeal halting execution set for August 11.
Judge Charles W. Ferguson of Wayne county circuit court denied an injunction to force the county to lay levies for existing indebtedness exceeding constitutional limits. He said the ruling aimed to expedite a Supreme Court decision on the right of levying bodies to exceed conventional debt limits.
Tom Mix stars in a fast paced western adventure packed with horseman feats and a romantic storyline. Diane Sinclair Noah Beery Jr. and others support in action scenes including a dramatic stage coach race where Mix wins and receives a jeweled saddle. Director Henry MacRae helms this stirring rodeo style tale. The film also references tariff debate on beer duties and a proposed friendly gesture toward beer producing nations as testimony heads to the President for decision.
Recovery chief Hugh S. Johnson announced in Washington that private industry seeks vast new credit reservoirs to finance the recovery program. Importers urge a reduction in beer tariffs as part of broader economic adjustments amid wartime pressures.
Johnson said meetings had occurred with officials of the Federal Reserve Board and the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to provide additional credit facilities. No definite decision was reached yet. He noted that current bank financing issues are a holdover, but should loosen as industries prove themselves in the next two to three months.
Charles W. Galloway, vice president in charge of operation and maintenance, reached his fiftieth year of service with Baltimore and Ohio. The Galloway family has long served the line since its 1827 inception, with his grandfather driving the first horse car and his father and he advancing through multiple railroad leadership roles.
Harvey Ruble, head of the northern West Virginia district, declined to state details but confirmed a reorganization creating a West Virginia and western Pennsylvania district with headquarters in Pittsburgh. Fewer than two enforcement officers will stay in the current northern West Virginia district. Additional changes are expected to be announced by week’s end, likely before September 1. Thirteen states have adopted part time non resident angler licenses to attract vacationers and tourists.
The convention at the First Baptist church named Tomlinson head of the association. W M Elliott of Clarksburg was elected vice president A Brooke Withers of Parsons secretary M Turner of Philippi joined the state board. Executive committee members include Smith Dye Elisin Dunlop Joseph W Whitescarver Rev J W Avers and H J M Queen.
Elkins report notes changes in the method of federal enforcement as forces are reduced. Sharp Tomlinson of Grafton is mentioned in relation to electing changes tied to the Union Baptist prohibition enforcement in the area.
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