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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1932

Page

7

Collegiants Fight for Amateur Golf Title Promises Veterans

College stars led by Johnny Fischer of Michigan and Cincinnati aim to challenge veterans in the National Amateur Golf Championship at Five Farms near Baltimore starting September 12. Fischer, the Western Conference champ and rising star, is joined by Billy Howell of Washington and Lee and Don Moe of Oregon, with Yale’s John Parker and Sidney Noyes advancing from the semifinals. The field includes many former college players seeking to spoil veteran hopes.

Dillon Graham Baltimore Johnny Fischer Michigan Five Farms Selfers Fischer Cinnati Fort ‘Thomas Fresh Meadow Beverly Billy Howell Richmond Washington and Lee University Don Moe University of Oregon Francis Ouimet Howell Hot Springs Moe John Parker Sidney Noyes Yale Johnny Fisel i Portland Ore Richmond Va

College contenders gear up for Five Farms push

In the intercollegiate wheel circuit M P Warner of Yale and Pinehurst winner leads a field of scholars. Ohio State riders Robert Kepler and Johnny Flotio reached quarter finals this year and were semi finalists last year. Others include Billy McWilliams Georgia Dennis St Clair Williams Edward Hammant Dayton who qualified for the big event at Five Farms.

M. P. Warner Yale Pinehurst N. C Robert, Kepler Johnny Flotio Ohio State Billy McWilliams University of Georgia Dennis St. Clair Williams College Edward Hammant Dayton University

Roosevelt halts Walker probe for speech at Capitol

Governor Roosevelt recessed the Walker ouster hearing after 12 minutes to appeal over the radio for funds for the Democratic campaign war chest. He left the hall of governors and spoke from his private office where four microphones captured his address to the average citizen.

Roosevelt Walker State Capitol Albany Democratic War Chest Hall of Governors

Vatican disapproves a miracle for Cisret cause

Vatican City August 26 One of two miracles cited to support the beautification of Rev Antonio Cisret founder of the Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary and archbishop of Santiago Cuba was disapproved by the Congregation of Rites meeting with Pope Pius May 2 The other miracle previously approved kept the process alive while the postulator seeks a new miracle for submission in the cause later reports.

Vatican City Antonio M. Cisret Congregation of Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Santiago Cuba Congregation of Rites Pius Sania Ees

Chicago Banker Nominated for Investment Bankers Association

Chicago announces Frank M. Gordon a Chicago banker has been nominated president of the Investment Bankers Association of America. The report notes the mythology reference to Vulcan and mentions Africa with 600 languages noted.

Chicago Frank M. Gordon Investment Bankers Association of America

Chosen Hospital Site Near Roanoke Approved by Hoover

The Veterans Administration announced Roanoke area as the location for a new veterans hospital, to be built under the 1929 Veterans Hospitalization Building Act. President Hoover approved the decision, with no details on the hospital, and no cost to the government yet specified.

Washington Roanoke Veterans Administration Hoover

Miss Robinson Wins Publicity Contest Prize

Miss Virginia Robinson of Valley Chapel won first prize in a publicity contest for Lewis HH campers, earning 381 votes. Alpha Hartley announced free camp registration as the award. Walter Jackson of the Merry Makers club was second with 224 votes, and Lawrence Pickens of the Victory club placed third with 111 votes.

Jackson Mil Virginia Robinson Valley Chapchas Lewis HH Robinson Crummy Club Alpha Hartley Lewis County Walter Jackson Merry Makers Club Lawrence Pickens Victory Club

Grafton Delegates Attend West Virginia Methodist Protestant Conference

Rev. E. L. Arnold pastor of the Grafton Methodist Protestant Church and C. C. Richman lay leader travel to Spencer for the annual West Virginia conference. Officials do not anticipate Rev Arnold will be moved from his Grafton pastorate this week.

E. L. Arnold Grafton Methodist Protestant Church C. C. Richman Methodist Protestant Churches of West Virginia Spencer Mr. Arnold

New Market Opens In Bonafede Building

G H Yates of near Thornton opened The Economy Market in what was the Terminal Market space on West Main. The store offers a line of meats and dairy products. The item notes Xeno Shanes as founder of the Fleactic school of philosophy.

G. H. _Yates Thornton Proprior Terminal Market West Fain Bonafede Mr. Yates Xeno- Shanes

Tragic Prom Night Accident Near Elk River

Webster Springs reports a seven year old girl named Lucille Shroyer fell from a footlog over Elk River during a family trip on August 26. She drowned after approximately twenty minutes in the water. The body was recovered and prepared for burial.

Webster Springs Lucille Shroyer George Shroyer Elk River Gah

Miner loses arm at Williams River mine explosion

Richwood August 26. Donaldson of Williams river suffered the loss of his left arm in a dynamite explosion at a working mine. He was taken to Sacred Heart Hospital in England law. A thief abandoned items and pursed, with tossed valuables, as authorities pursue the incident.

Richwood Donaldson Williams River Sacred Heart Hospital

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