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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1934
Page
2
Phil Kenna Kennamer, 19, son of Judge Franklin E B Kennamer of Oklahoma, pleaded not guilty and was arraigned on a first degree murder charge in the alleged killing of John Gorrell, son of a Tulea surgeon. He is held in Tulsa county jail.
George Ayersman and Hope Pugh of Shenandoah College Dayton Va excel in athletics. Ayersman is a two year football regular, basketball captain last year, and summer TAC baseball player. set to graduate in June. Pugh, a first year halfback, earned the nickname One Minute Pugh for late touchdowns and is standout on the basketball squad alongside Ayersman.
The West Virginia Association of Personal Finance Companies holds its quarterly meeting in Charleston tomorrow. M. W. Powers of Beckley is state president.
Parkersburg December 5. O S Hawkins state FHA director announces the Federal Housing Administration state office in Parkersburg. Principal assistants are J E Cruise Clarksburg assistant state director and manager of modernization credits and Dwight L Casey Princeton office manager.
Morgantown December 5 A hearing of Wheeling city's suit to recover 5 million dollars from the Natural Gas Company of West Virginia for overcharges will be adjourned tonight by special commissioner T P Hardman of the Ohio county circuit court He will set a date for arguments in the case expected to be submitted before Christmas
The American Weekly of the Baltimore Sunday American offers tested recipes for housewives seeking new ways to prepare meals. It also includes menu suggestions for the week to keep family meals varied and enjoyable.
The page lists an extensive radio program lineup across NBC CBS and other stations with show titles and times from 6:30 P M to 12:00 MIDN. It also includes an advertisement for RCA Cunningham tubes noting tamper proof cartons and low prices in BC radio tube history.
President Roosevelt departs Warm Springs Ga with a firm belief that acreage controls can curb surpluses and raise farm parity. He plans to unveil future New Deal farm policies to Congress and travel to Washington on a special train. He favors Bankhead act amendments to exempt small growers producing two bales or less to aid small farmers and simplify regulation.
An old advertising blurb touts Creomulsion as a seven in one cough remedy promising quick relief and safety. It argues mild coughs need less, but many use Creomulsion for any cough with a druggist guarantee that refunds cost if relief fails. Coughs are danger signals. act quickly and wisely.
F Wit cher McCullough state NRA compliance director announces those employed in stores during the holiday rush will receive the regular weekly minimum wage as provided by the retail NRA code.
The West Virginia Motor Truck Association will convene in Clarksburg on Saturday December 8 to discuss changes in assessing fees tonnage for vehicles and gasoline tax reductions. Speakers include Benjamin G. Eynon of Harrisburg former Pennsylvania commissioner of motor vehicles and Superintendent P D Shingleton of the state police.
Completion of Barrett street, a FERA project, is expected within two weeks and the roadway will be open to traffic soon. A crew of about 35 daily works on a 800 foot by 25 foot retaining wall with tar and chips surface to follow weather conditions.
The second trial of Ottio Rosier, accused of participating in the Sam Girard store burglary at Wendell, opened in Taylor county circuit court. State witness Clyde Demoss testified Rosier acted as lookout with three Moundsville inmates, detailing a prior trip to scope the store and the loot including a revolver and shells. Defense questioned Rosier’s birthday party alibi in Preston County.
Bethany college installs new president Dr. W H Cramblet today in Bethany. Dr. Edgar O Dell Lovett of Rice Institute delivers principal address and alumnus speaks on The Bethany Idea. honorary degrees to be awarded.
X Z Gleefully asserts Taylor county will have three weeks of fair weather as predicted. He traveled to Grafton to reassure the public that his forecast holds and says another 21 day period will be issued on Saturday. He notes, I’ve been hittin’ it and beatin’ the weatherman.
The Pruntytown grade school honor roll shows a sizable rise despite illnesses that reduced attendance. Only students achieving B or higher in all subjects are listed. Principal Ronald Knotts announced the names of the successful students from 120 enrolled, including Harold Tucker Velms Triplett Doris Byers Virginia Debendorfer Martha Rector Amoret ta Desist Edward Daveher Lynette Baker Margaret Larue Gawthrop Martha Deberderfer Ellen Jane Wiseman Betty Bartlett Doris Dunham.
Fragmented testimony from federal agents and Chicago police surrounds the arrest of Mrs. Gillis after the Dillinger era gunfight. Officials deny certain rumors while confirming she was questioned at an undisclosed location. Possible links to Hamilton and Nelson are discussed but unverified. A separate note mentions a Milwaukee works shutdown and a free booklet on epilepsy offered by a New York education division.
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