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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1938

Page

2

Judge orders new grand jury for Fayette sheriff Aubrey

District Attorney James A. Reilly was ordered to seek indictment of Fayette County Sheriff Thomas R. Aubrey after a grand jury declined charges. Judge H. S. Dumbauld dismissed the panel for not following instructions, urging action again at the March 1939 grand jury. He noted 37375 dollars moved through the treasurer’s office 1932 to 1935 without records showing final handover to the county.

Uniontown James A. Reilly Fayette County Thomas R. Aubrey H. S. Dumbauld Aubrey Dumbauld Reilly

Strikes Spread as Guards Battle to Enforce Metal Lockout

In Denain a 16 minute clash saw 800 pickets clash with mobile guards over a metal workers strike. Roughly 10,000 of 25,000 northern metal workers remained on strike while nearby coal mines operated normally. Tunisia remarks in Italian Parliament sparked international tension, with Bonnet seeking explanations of Italian aims in the Med. Ribbentrop’s visit and Daladier talks loom amid fragile labor mood and government actions against leaders.

Page One Stke Denain Northern Tunisia Galeazzo Ciano Bonnet Djibouti Corsica Italy Mediterranean Austria Joachim von Ribbentrop Germany Kinksley Wood Paris Daladier Labor

Baby foods deal noted in ad line

An old newspaper clipping lists baby foods offered at 39 cents and 25 cents per can, with entries showing 1 pound 10 ounce and 50 pound quantities and a 39 cent price for a three can bundle.

Roosevelt Holds Talks on Georgia WPA Stand

President Roosevelt arranged a fresh round of talks with William C. Bullitt ambassador to France and set aside time for Georgia state affairs with Governor Rivers, Camp, Gillis, and other officials. He warned Georgia it would gain no more WPA funds until legally able to borrow and cooperate.

No Blame. Bus Tragedy Leaves Jordan Students Hurt

Survivors describe a fatal crash where a Riverton driver Farrold Silcox aged 29 stopped at a crossing before a train struck the bus. Most victims were Jordan High students from Riverton South Jordan Bluffdale and Crescent farming communities. The engineer said he could not see the bus in time. State and county investigations are underway.

Rage Farrold H. Silcox Riverton Jordan High School South Jordan Bluffdale Crescent Silcox

Expected appointment of Ross T. McIntire as surgeon general

May gain flag rank as the appointing official elevates Capt. Ross T. McIntire, White House physician, to rear admiral with the surgeon general assignment. The move marks a rise in naval leadership and establishes McIntire as the Navy’s top medical officer.

Ross T. McIntire White House Navy

Bus Crash Tragedy At Riverton School Mass Funeral Planned

A fatal bus collision near Riverton leaves sixteen named victims and many injured. Bereaved families arrange a mass funeral as classes remain closed and the district lists the deceased from Riverton, South Jordan, and Bluffdale. County Attorney says no inquest due to lack of homicide.

Alfred Elton Harold E. Wallace Sch C.N. Jensen Jordan L. W. Neilson Riverton Utah Farrold

Marsh, 73, Pioneer Hotel Proprietor Passes

Marsh, aged 73, a pioneer hotel proprietor and sportsman figure, died at his son's home after visiting this area. He was stricken about a week ago and had been prominent in hotel and sports circles locally.

Marsh Pioner Blicfield

Plan traffic meet Huntington

About 25 to 30 members of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad coal traffic department meet in Fairmont December 8 and 9, with Harry Fischer, local coal traffic representative for the railroad, stating details.

Huntington. der Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Fairmont Harry Ficher

Abduction Case Details Emerge From Witnesses

Mary describes three rough looking men with one mustache who held her captive overnight in a field near the Brown farm. Robert L Manning, a family friend, says she was blindfolded all the time and returned by car after being found. she believed she was gone only five miles from home. A pickup and truck misidentifications complicate the account as officers press the hunt for the trio involved.

Mary Lucy Robert L. Manning Washington Mi Ce Brown Farm Manning Griver

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