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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1936

Page

5

Peculiar visitor seeks bed at city hall in 1930s town

Mayor E. Otto Waugh and police faced Chester McDonald demanding shelter for the night. City facilities were unavailable and jail was only for offenders. McDonald threatened drastic action but left unlisted on the docket. Mayor fined Doran Moran five dollars for drunkenness and Moran served three days in jail.

E. Otto Waugh Chester McDonald A.E. Lockard Waugh Doran Moran Shght

BRAKEMAN Killed As He Falls Under Wheel

A brakeman was struck by a moving wheel and killed after losing his balance near a train. He managed to pull clear but his leg was crushed. State police see no local investigation. Monongah division will probe the death. Engineer H Hefner and Captain C T Morehead commented on the incident. Myers left a wife and two schoolgoing children in Belington.

Page 1 Bouse Elkins Monongah C. T. Morehead H. Hefner Thayer Street Myers Belington James

Reid King Edward Nineteenth Century Estate Gossip

Reports describe a bad headache and uncertain illness of a former king. Dr. Henrich Neumann may be summoned to attend Edward at the chateau. The Vienna specialist has long treated his car affliction during prior visits to Autun. Estate watchmen quiet remodeling work continues inside as paint and redecorating proceed in living quarters, apparently for women.

Henrich Neumann Chateau Edward Vienna Autun

Fishing Pact Talks Drift Between Russia and Japan

Discussions on a renewed fishing treaty between Russia and Japan drag amid disputes over border rights and the handling of Manchurian issues. Moscow warns Tokyo against new terms while both sides seek assurances on respecting the 1924 Soviet Chinese boundary.

Russia Japan Siberia

Sunkist Vanities at Strand Theatre with Seven Sirens Band

NS Hrry Berry presents the seventh edition of Sunkist Vanities at Strand Theatre, a sensational stage show featuring Berry, the Seven Sirens of Swing led by Mary Keith, Newell and Company jiggiers, Freddie Lewis, Johnny Potes, and Dick Folsom. A bevy of chorines perform new rhythm and tap numbers alongside a regular picture program.

Hrry Berry Strand Theatre Berry Mary Keith Chord Newell and Company Freddie Lewis Potes Folsom Freddie California Johnny Potes Dick Folsom Sunkist Vanities

Three Mesquiteers Western Thrills at Opera House

Republic Pictures presents an eight film series debut at the Opera House with The Three Mesquiteers. The tale follows three daring soldiers of fortune on the Great Plains as they seek wholesome adventure and battle danger. Robert Livingston Ray Corrigan and Syd Saylor star in a lively, action filled photoplay.

Republic Pictures Great Plains Three Musketeers Robert Livingston Ray “Crash” Corrigan Syd Sayjor Livingston

Yugboat Princess at Opera House Tonight

A twin bill opens with Yugboat Princess at the Opera House tonight. Veteran star Walter C. Kelly, famed as The Virgin, headlines a program promising humor and sentiment to delight audiences.

Opera House Walter C. Kelly

Princess Judy on a Tugboat Skewered by Welfare Clash

A 12 year old Edith Fellows stars in a splen did screenplay Princess Judy about an orphan girl adopted by a soft hearted old tug captain Walter C. Kelly. The child enjoys life aboard the tug with Captain Zack Steve the Scotch engineer and Bob the first mate until welfare workers seek to remove her. The tug once boasted prestige for Darling Navigation. years of lean days follow as Captain Zack and crew cope with change.

Edith Fellows Valerie Hobson Lester Matthews Clyde Cook Reginald Hincks Judy Edith Pellows Walter C. Kelly Seventh Heaven Zack Steve Bob Mozzle Darling Navigation Company

France Opens Debt Talks With Note To United States

France signals potential debt settlement moves as talks with the United States surface amid overdue accounts from several nations. Observers note Paris may push for a refinancing deal while Britain could pursue a similar path if negotiations advance.

Coutiuen United States Austria Belgium Czechoslovakia Estonia Pinland France Great Britain Greece Hungary Italy Latvia Lithuania Poland Rumania Yugoslavia William C. Bullitt Dispatches Paris Leon Blum Preeas Britain

Woman inmate dies by hanging in jail incident

Miss Morgan, jailed on murder charges, was found dead hanging in a shower room near the women's quarters after an early morning absence. Coroner said she had likely been dead an hour. Sheriff McDonald reported she earlier attempted suicide with a nail file and had discussed death by own action with other inmates.

Allan McDonald Miss Giltner Mrs Morgan David S. Babcock Miss Morgan McDonald

Coal for Sale Near Bryden H. B. Newsom

Coal for sale near Bryden H. B. Newsom offering run of mine at five cents and forked coal at seven cents. Delivery available from November 30 to January.

Bryden H. B. Newson

Vitaat Fountain Returns Men to Youthful Vitality

An advertisement promises immediate sexual power for men long impotent, claiming men can regain vigor at any age. It touts guaranteed results with Genuine Vitol and directs readers to Fountain Cut Rate Drug Store at 14 Main St, Grafton for exclusive headquarters.

Fountain Cut Rate Drug Store Main St Grafton

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