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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1933
Page
8
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Federal Judge James Wilson ordered Mr and Mrs RG Shannon and their son Orman Shannon removed to Oklahoma City where they face federal indictment in the kidnapping of oilman Charles F Urschel. Bonds were reduced to 15000 for B G Shannon 25000 for Mrs B G Shannon and 5000 for Orman Shannon with immediate payment required. The judge indicated Mrs Shannon was most involved.
Taxpayers committee challenges school funding and salaries as a proposed special levy may be cut by 12 percent yet still fund the schools with state aid. They demand economical operation, oppose high salaries for the superintendent and insist on keeping funds segregated by district under the county unit act.
Oklahoma City August 25 Governor William H Murray proposes a statewide higher education system named the Greater University of Oklahoma. The Carnegie Foundation would provide 20 000 annually for five years if local funds are matched. A chancellor with an office in the State Capitol would direct research and supplies. Bishop Francis Kelley and other board members survey European and Canadian education models.
A proposal advocates forming a greater university by coordinating all colleges to cut course duplications and reduce costs. The plan envisions Oklahoma universities under a single chancellor, issuing diplomas from the greater university and restructuring financing. The governor backs eliminating duplications and discusses moving the engineering school from University of Oklahoma to Oklahoma A and M College.
In Rantoul Michigan on August 25 a sudden fire of unknown origin swept the Caneaut field photographic and radio equipment building. Air corps officials estimated losses at $1,000,000. The blaze began in the photographic building and burned out in 45 minutes. Firefighters aided by volunteers saved adjacent structures.
Funeral services were conducted at Simpson Methodist Episcopal church this afternoon at 2 30 for Charles Watkins who died Wednesday after a year long illness. The Rev Hawkins assisted by Rev Yoak and Rev Hamrick officiated. Interment followed in Webster cemetery with Bartlett Funeral Company in charge.
Bradford Pennsylvania August 25 police rushed to a reported murder mystery after a caller claimed human bones in an incinerator. Officers found a skeletal remains belonged to a doctor who died, later revealed as a widow burned the bones to stop the sight of them in the home.
City Commissioner W P Withers, ill at his West Main street home after a likely ptomaine poisoning, is much improved. He traveled to Chicago last week to visit the Century of Progress and returned for medical care.
In San Jose on August 25 a jury of seven men and five women was chosen to try David A. Lamson for allegedly bludgeoning his young wife at their Stanford campus home on Memorial Day. The panel skews middle aged with eight of twelve having grey hair.
Parsons Aug 25 Rev L E Bee of Fairmont re elected president at the Methodist Protestant conference. Rev J J Phillips of Jane Lew elected secretary and Rev J P Turk elson of Harrisville elected treasurer. Devotionals by Rev F E Smith near Weston and memorials by Rev G H Snyder of Point Marion Pa. Missionary program by Mrs H B Marshall Burnsville. Large attendance marks the seventy ninth annual session hosted by J Alfred Selby.
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