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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1934

Page

8

Feeder contest draws crowds at local firm store

A large turnout attended a feeder contest at McIntosh feed store on East Main as farmers tested how many Kasco feed grains a turkey would eat. Walter D. Frank won first prize a live turkey after his bird consumed 1236 grains, nine more than his 1227 guess.

Corm A Kenneth Rosier Walter Frank Walter D. Frank Kasco Misfl Fannie Shroyer Jake ‘Poe Dale Kasco Poultry and Dairy Spring Cess McIntosh Feed Forest East Main Street Yester Edwards

Christmas Seals Sold In Ten Places In City

Ten boxes containing about 600 seals each were placed on sale yesterday under Frank M. Hol Jr, chairman of seal sales for the tuberculosis association. Boxes were set in the First National Bank, post office, Archdeacon's, Turner's, Jolliffe's Cafeteria Court, and three local drug stores. Seals are available via a money slot atop the green-painted containers eight inches high and six inches wide. Gloria Foley commented on a recent supreme court custody decision in the Little Gloria case. Two men were arrested by Deputy Sheriff Batson and State Trooper Wamsley on charges of stealing property belonging to F. E. Smith during the past week.

Frank M. Hol) , Jr Seal Sales of Tuberculosis Association County First National Bank Post Office Archdeacon’s Turner's Jolliffe's Harry Batson W. G. Wamsley F. E. Smith Smith

Two Men Nabbed After Raids By Constables

Raids in the Rosemont section by Constables E K Satterfield and T E Freeze led to the arrest of Joe Guzzi and Guy Marani. They face homebrew possession charges in Magistrate Ona C Jefferys court this afternoon. Officers found 15 gallons at Guzzi’s home, and 31 quarts and seven pints at Marani’s home. Beer was confiscated and both men were jailed overnight.

Rosemont E. K. Satterfield T. E. Freeze Joe Guzzi Guy Marani Ona C. Jefferys Guzai Marant

Hauptmann case trunk blood reports denied

A New Jersey official calls reports of human blood in a Hauptmann trunk a fairy tale with no truth, adding no substance to the Lindbergh kidnapping case. Stocks closed steady after a listless session with about 450000 shares traded, as specialists led activity and leaders held recent gains. Mrs Vanderbilt loses bid to have James Foley name a guardian for her daughter, a New York hearing in November declined to appoint guardian.

Trenton N. J Bruno Richard Hauptmann Lindbergh-Kinap Hauptmann New York

Wilson, Lady Friend In Custody Following Raid

Cecil Wilson is jailed after a raid in Lane Lick on an unlawful habitation charge. Deputy Sheriff Harry Jefferys and Trooper W G Wamsley arrested him at his home, bringing him to the county jail for detention. Eva V. Fleming and Wilson face divorce suits in Taylor County circuit court.

Cecil Wilson Bennett Harry Urate Ona C. Jefferys W. G. Wamsley L. Bennett Harry Batson Lane Lick Wilson Eva V. Fleming Tayor County

Two Brothers Arrested On Coal Theft Charges

A fight yesterday afternoon on Walnut street led to arrests for coal theft. Five women and one man were detained and appeared before Mayor Charles O. King, with details pending. Chief Wallace Hen Paul and Roy Martin assisted, and Magistrate Margaret Moran was to hear the case.

Walnut Street Charles O. King Lizzie Kelly Catherine Kelly Forrest Kelley Abbie Kelly Louie Kelly Wallace N. Hen- Paul Roy Martin

Neighbors clash near Kelly residence leads to mayoral hearing

A front yard quarrel drew a large crowd as Abu sive named sparked the dispute. John Callahan faced a disorderly conduct charge from PERA of ice and was brought before Mayor King, who dismissed the matter after hearing the case. Codshaw caused a fuss and Moren made the arrest before the mayor’s dismissal.

Cail Path Kelly John Callahan King Codshaw Ler John Moren

Judson Doke Freed by Jury in Poet's Death

Judson C. Doke was acquitted by a jury of 11 men and one woman after more than 19 hours of deliberation in the slaying of Lamar Hollingshead in Woodland California. The case arose from a quarrel over Mrs. Doke's affections.

Judson Doke Woodland Cal Judson C. Doke Lamar Hollingshead

Federal Reemployment Office reports year end figures

Charles G. Englehart of the Federal Reemployment Office released a December 12 year end report. Taylor County’s office shows 3,358 in the labor force with 3,046 men and 412 women including 27 veterans, and 983 placements, 294 of them veterans or women, achieving a 32.07 percent placement rate.

Federal Employment Office Charles G. Englehar Taylor Coty Englehardt Yatarans

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