18 Dec 1930
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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1930
Page
1
A troubling case unfolds as the first male child born in Grafton is found dead early today. Local authorities opened an investigation amid sparse early details and ongoing inquiries.
The death of Cora Graham White, widow of Sanford M. White, follows a heart failure at her Yates avenue home in Grafton. Survived by children Fred, Ada Shingleton, Elsie Hardie, Mabel, Grace, Florence, Roger White, and brother Herbert Graham. Funeral at 2:20 PM Saturday at 228 Yates Avenue with Bluemont Cemetery interment.
Defense testimony argued the autopsy on Mrs. Zenana Shepard was not extensive enough to determine the manner of death in the trial of Maj. Charles A. Shepard, charged with suspected poison murder. Denver hospital chief testified that poison cases warrant full autopsy including brain, heart, and lungs. Prosecution pressed a motive tied to remarriage plans. Continues on page six.
A Northwestern Spain area, recently rocked by revolution, returns to calm after troops loyal to the king quell the uprising. Reports from Hendaye note labor unions backed a general strike in the affected provinces as participants reassess their failure and motives. The Associated Press details ongoing mood changes and regional unrest as authorities restore order.
County teachers can pick up their December pay at the office of County Schools Superintendent Woyd L. Shriver Friday night, with Saturday also available. The policy aims to stimulate holiday trading and provide Yuletide funds in advance to teachers.
W V a El ecton Nez 18 A defenses of the st trpht Linen Department as belns or thin self supporting wes mate by Bry thitton Gomunt as W G Brown before the State Budget Commission today. He contrasted criticism that the department cost the state from 100000 to 150000 yearly with the claim that no more than half that sum has ever been appropriated since 1933 and that returns exceed the appropriation. He cited 74000 collected from permits and 87000 from enforcement last year against a 60700 appropriation. He noted enforcement kept alcoholic preparations out of the state and said 4839 arrests last year included 160 by the prohibition department, insisting the agency coordinates with local officers and that training for justices of the peace would raise standards. Continued on page eight.
Federal move to expedite Judge Clark’s ruling on the 18th amendment validity. U S attorney Phillip Forman said he would seek to place the case of United States v Sprake and Huey before the Supreme Court, by filing a judgment, appeal petition, and court order, delaying Clark’s decision pending review. Defense attorneys in New Jersey and elsewhere promptly pursued indictments against the act on boats.
A Garston newspaper urges aid for starving and freezing families as Salvation Army Captain W. H. Arnold leads relief efforts amid failed $4-a-month fundraising. The piece praises religious relief work and calls for public generosity to support food, warmth, and shelter.
Snow plows went into service on West Virginia highways to clear 10 inch depths and heavier in Greenbrier county south of Lewisburg as the State Road Commission prepared to restore full travel. Across the South, the heaviest snow of the season, with North Carolina reporting up to 18 inches, prompted school closures and widespread relief efforts amid rain and 52 mph winds. Two deaths were linked to the cold front. a Georgia hunter was missing in Ocmulgee Swamps and Fort Des Moines faced a $50,000 loss from a warehouse fire.
Nationalist military aviators report 600 Communists killed in 24 hours ending 11 tonight in northern Hunan as bombs strike the region where Reds recently slaughtered hundreds in Linchow Tsingshim and Kungan. Red cannoniers along the Yangtse river threaten shipping amid ongoing depredations.
The Ladies Aid Society of the First Baptist church will hold a bake sale in the church annex on Saturday December 20 starting at 10 o clock. Bread cakes and pies for sale. 208 2 pt.
Compare MILLER'S SHOE STORE merchandise with cheaper options and you will quickly notice the difference. Quality speaks for itself, reflecting better materials and craftsmanship.
Jeffrey's class of Andrews Methodist Episcopal Sunday school. Miss Dorothy White, teacher, donated two dollars and a kettle to Captain W. H. Arnold of the Salvation Army unit for the Yuletide fund. The Army reinstalled its Little House at Latypbe and Main streets to collect donations.
William L. Doak longtime Grafton and Taylor county resident and railroader died at his country home on Route No 2 Independence after a year of ill health. Funeral services will be held Friday at Oak Grove church at 2 30 with Rev H F McCulty officiating. Interment in Oak Grove cemetery. He was married to Mary Doak thirty six years ago and is survived by a brother John B Doak of West Union a sister Mrs Laura A Dotson of Greenwood and a daughter Mrs Minnie Dotson of Greenwood.
Parkersburg dispatch reports Reid Circle, 32, of Racine Ohio died today from injuries received in an automobile accident near Racine on Wednesday. In Brazil a hornet swarm drove into a farmhouse in Rio Grande do Sul, stinging a woman and her four children to death. the father was seriously injured.
Grafton Whalen 74, described as the first male child born after the city’s incorporation, was found dead in bed at 113 West Washi street. Dr J W Trays cites heart illness as cause. Inquest deemed unnecessary. body moved to Bartlett's fun home for burial. Cited relatives: cousin Alogisiis of the Catholic home in Wheeling.
An ad copy urges readers to visit Miller's Store to learn how to show friends they value their friendship by purchasing from the outlet. The fragment hints at a promotional pitch encouraging in-store visits before buying.
Washington faces a decision on recognizing Guatemala after a fresh coup d etat brought a third government to power in a week. In Guatemala City heavy clashes left 57 dead or injured as General Manuel Orellana took the helm, promising to serve until the elected president recovers.
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