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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1932

Page

8

Cold Wave Grips City As Temperatures Plunge

The region endures a severe cold spell with readings of 3 below at night and 4 above by noon. Blueville clocks three readings of 6 below, then recovers to 4 above. Forecasts promise a warmer wave by Saturday, with rain or more snow possible Sunday. Police plan salt and cinders on steep streets, warnings to watch for ice remain. Business slows in downtown amid the deep freeze and lack of acclimation.

Blueville Clayton Mercury Salling Streets State Road Commission

Pittsburgh Police Hold Man For Theft

Pittsburgh police detained Morris Kominsky, 34, after his arrest for robbing John Urban and his wife of 13 700 in cash and diamonds. The couple was beaten and forced to open a safe. assailants fled with 9 700 cash and 4 000 in diamonds, while their gardener was bound.

Pittsburgh Morris Kominsky John Urban

Winnie Judd Pins Hope On U S Courts

Florence Alabama reports counsel for Winnie Ruth Judd, condemned in the trunk murder case, plan to seek federal relief arguing a constitutional flaw in Arizona Supreme Court disqualification. They will file a writ of habeas corpus after a three hour discussion with Judd and her legal team. The Arizona canvassing board previously ruled precinct returns proper and noted no consideration of ballot tampering witnesses.

Florence, al Winnie Ruth Judd Arizona Supreme Court Win H Kart Phoenix Judd Sla Twa Mtedi AMEM Priaomta

Poling and Dent Recount Challenge Refused in Barbour

Attorneys Poling and Dent sought the Barbour County election canvassing board to call more than half the election officials in Barbour precincts after a recount that reversed Dent and Poling leads in Barbour. Judge Watkins and Stemple opposed the move, saying a further canvass was unwarranted in the circuit judge and prosecuting attorney race.

Forest B.poling Herbert W. Dent Barbour County

Archer hose praised by Grafton shopper

A Grafton woman called ARCHER the best hose she has ever used after trying many makes. The remark appears in Miller's Shoe Store advertisements with other buyers praising the product and noting a price of $1.00.

Moonebeige Broonwood Tahiti Sandee Miller's Shoe Store Grafton Archer Piedad

Senator seeks action over oil thefts in Oklahoma fields

Washington Dec 16 Senator Thomas of Oklahoma said he would push Congress to halt alleged prorated oil thefts by major producers in Oklahoma fields. He charged that large quantities of oil are stored and unrecorded withdrawals depriving the market, state and federal revenue while harming other producers. He said taxes and royalties are avoided and stockholders lose.

Washington Senato Thomas Okla Oklahoma Elds Allon Herbert K.hyde Tohnald

Railroad Workers Offer Amendment Extends Wage Cut

In Chicago on December 16, the Brotherhood and railroad executives debated an amendment to the workers wage proposal. The plan extends the temporary 10 percent cut for a year from January 31, 1933, with both sides allowed to propose a new extension after December 1, 1923. Secretary Doak calls depressions an indictment of civilization.

Chicago Railway Workers The Brotherhood

Child Victim of Pneumonia in Webster Cemetery

Perry Nelson Fawcett nine weeks old, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Fawcett of 599 Watters Street, died at 10 this morning from pneumonia after two days illness. Funeral services by Rev Albert Skinner of the Pentecostal church will be at 2 30 Sunday at home, Bartlett Funeral Company in charge. Survived by parents, a brother Frederick Russell and sister Minnie Margaret.

Perry Nelson Fawcett Fred Fawcett Watters Street Albert Skinner Beeth Street Bartlett Funeral Company Webster Ceemetery Frederick Russell Minnie Margaret

Home Dressed Meats At Jacobs Market Specials

Saturday specials list various meat cuts and prices from C D Jacobs Meat Market. Chuck roast rib boil round sirloin steaks veal roast veal stew lamb leg chops and stews, chickens full dressed, Christmas turkeys full dressed, with low prices under 20s and 30s cent ranges. Call 459 for orders.

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