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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1934

Page

2

Cuban Civil War Impends

Havana reports an alleged government inspired raid on the Accion newspaper by armed men detaining nine editors and staff. police occupied the offices, with Col Pedraza ordering no policy. Rumors of revolt spread as ABC tensions with Mendieta administration heighten, while army friction and internal retirements fuel unease.

Edmund A. Chester Havana ABC Accion Castor Oil ABC Group Pedraza ABC Society Carlos Mendieta Purgencio Batista Batista

Miss Ruth Maysillis Advances to Charleston State Office

Miss Ruth Maysillis, longtime clerk in charge of filing at the Wheeling Home Owners, Logan Corporation district office, transfers to the Charleston state office and has begun new duties there. Late last week colleagues in Wheeling presented her a cowhide bag as a farewell gift as she resumes her former post in the state HOLs legal department.

Ruth Maysillis Wheeling Logan Corporation Charleston Maysillis Legal Department of the State

Arden Lady Poe Succumbs in Arden Area

Philippi reports Mrs. Sarah Poe, 61, of Arden near here died Tuesday night from complications. Born March 14, 1873 to John Godwin and Rebecca Miller Godwin, she will be buried in Nestorville cemetery after funeral services at 2:30 PM in Nestorville. Survived by children Dewey Poe Otto Poe Mrs. James Moats Mrs. Joe Robinson and Mrs. Ova Murphy.

Philippi Sarah ‘Poe Arden John Godwin Rebecca Miller Godwin Nestorville Barbour County Dewey Poe Otto Poe James Moats Joe Robinson Ova Murphy

Ohio Industry Movements Reported In Survey

A survey of 25 leading industries in Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia and Indiana shows shifts in transport needs. Cars and trains will move 483000 tons for coal and grains, with decreases in grain requirements and firmer gains for other goods. Livestock traffic falls by ten percent while hay moves drop fifteen percent.

Ohio Kentucky West Virginia Indiana

Labor Board Jurisdiction Question Sparks Debate

The Call-Bulletin argues the Labor Relations Board's takeover altered code rules, while Richberg notes the order's wording implies a required action. The board counters that meanings should not be twisted, insisting plain language is clear.

Cofmauuen Call-Bulletin Labor Relations Board Richberg

Last Minute Holiday Card Warning and Offer

Avoid the last minute rush and enjoy a better, larger selection with leisurely shopping. Have your name printed or engraved at little cost. Note we cannot guarantee delivery of Christmas Cards after December 13.

Radio Schedule Highlights Diverse 1930s Evening Lineup

The listing shows NBC CBS and local stations airing a mix of news, comedy, variety and orchestras from 6:45 PM to midnight. Programs include Amos ’n’ Andy, The Camel Caravan, Readings by James Stephens, and Paul Whiteman’s orchestra with multiple dance bands and orchestras, plus a yearbook plug for RCA tubes.

Nbc—News Mary Small CBS Jack Armstrong WLW Bobi Newhall WGN Woody Willie NBC Billy Batchelor Lowell Thomas Amos ‘N' Andy Mourt & Maree Buck Rogers Boake Carter Shirley Ae Fred Waring WFBE Clyde Fox Wayne King Paul Whiteman Hollywood Fats” Waller

Courses for All Officers

Washington dispatch reports Attorney General Cummings plans a national police training initiative likened to a West Point for law enforcement. A permanent anti crime group may arise from the conference, with a starter team of about two dozen officers to survey crime issues and shape a curriculum. Lawyers are criticized as accessories by some officials amid debates on crime and the role of lawyers in supporting criminals.

Richard Rendell Washington West Point Cummings Carricolm Lottin American’ Bar Association Justice Department Softion J. Weston Allen Bosttin New York C. Cochrane Detroit American Bar Association

Wolf at Door Pet Wolf Surprises Los Angeles Police

In Los Angeles a woman calls for help as a timber wolf looms on her front porch. Police attempt to lasso the animal, which recoils and retreats. Miss Jean Tabot then appears and calmly retrieves her pet, taking it home.

Los Angeles Jean Tabot

Paralysis Fails to Stop Young Man From Hunting

New Brighton reporter notes Lowry Smith aged 26 is partially paralyzed yet continues hunting. For five days he sits on a stump peering into the forest. On the fifth day a 12-point buck passes and Smith shoots it, proving his persistence.

New Brighton Lowry Smith Smith

More Alimony Paid Shown By Court Registry

The district court registry reports alimony and support payments totaling about $126,000 for the first eleven months of this year, compared with $123,787 for all of 1988, indicating improved business conditions.

Denger District Court

Tax sales levy delayed as stamps print underway

Receipts cited reach 1 500 600 as legislation imposes a one year sales tax starting January 1. Tax Commissioner Catton said production of tax stamps will take time and delays are probable with first collections not expected until January 14. Exemptions apply to bread milk and newspapers.

Catton’ S Dargusch

Buckleys Mixture Promises Nighttime Cough Relief

An advertisement touts Buckleys Mixture as a cure for persistent bronchial coughs and a better night's sleep. It claims a few doses before bed stop ordinary coughs, with a 45c bottle available at Grafton Drug, Red Cross Phar, and other drugstores. It warns it is not a cure for bronchitis and notes safety for children.

Buckley Grafton Drug & Chemical Red Cross Phar Simms

Naval accord possible next year says Braman

London dispatch reports Britain, Japan, and the United States edging toward a future bilateral naval accord. Tokyo seeks full equality. Britain aims to keep good relations with Japan. Adjournment of talks expected soon with possible separate pacts.

Harold P. Braman London Japan United States Great Britain Tokyo I Dapan Washington

Fate of Doke Goes To Jury Late in Day

Woodland California December 13 The case of Judson C Doke charged with the slaying of Lamar Hollingshead a student poet in a dispute over the love of Mrs Helen Louise Doke may reach the jury today The defense rested late yesterday ending testimony in Dokes second trial after he told circumstances of the shooting in a ranch bunk house near here last July 26 Doke testified he went to the bunk house upbraided Hollingshead for his association with Mrs Doke and was swept with emotion admitting he did not recall what happened until he found Hollingshead at his feet.

Woodland Calif Judson C. Doke Lamar Hollingshead Helen Louise Doke Doke Here

Monkeys Peanut Aid Clears Traffic Jam in Oakland

Pittsburgh report says a traffic snarl in Oakland was untangled by a monkey darting through vehicles for about thirty minutes. Lieutenant William Fullerton coaxed the animal away with peanuts, letting motorists resume travel.

Pittsburgh Oakland William Fullerton

Bartrug and Mabel Campbell Face Court Over Cohabitation

Hearing set for December 15 after a midnight raid on a log cabin near the Marion county line. J K Bartrug 40 and his alleged paramour Mabel T Campbell 27 are charged with unlawful cohabitation in this local case.

J. K. Bartrug Mabel T.campbell Marion County

Campbell woman bonds posted and remains jailed

A Campbell woman posted a $500 bond yesterday while remaining in jail, with authorities continuing to detain her as the case proceeds.

Campbell

Jury Convicts Boy for Death of His Father

Paul Spece, 15, a Lancaster schoolboy, was convicted of second degree murder for shooting his father Stephen Spece during a dispute over selling pretzels. The two day trial depicted a scene where the father reprimanded the son for not helping. Mrs Spece testified of alleged abuse and cried at the verdict as mercy was recommended.

Lancaster Paul Spece Mercy Paul Stephen Spece

Teachers Not Best Speller Defies Fort Hays Leadership

In Hays Kansas on December 13 the Fort Hays College faculty oppose another spelling contest. Rotary members seek a bee to test words, challenging Dr C Rarick president and Paul Beethelm head of the piano department.

Hays Kas Fort Hays College Rotary Dr. C. Rarick The Paul Beethelm Th College

Doan's Pills End Kidney Pain Promises

Doan's Pills are promoted as a quick relief for kidney trouble. The ad-like fragment urges readers to obtain the product at druggists, describing it as a safe remedy without dope or habit forming effects.

Doan Druggist Foster-Mibura

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