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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1934

Page

2

Rowlesburg News Highlights Deer Bucks Quilting and Pageant

A Fayette county hunter arrived in Rowlesburg with two bucks, one a one pointer and the other a four prong, after a Pennsylvania trip. Local quilting and a Christmas batch of quilts are described, alongside a church pageant and teachers attending Romeo and Juliet in Pittsburgh. Also notes on residents’ travels, hospitalizations, and a few health updates.

Rowlesburg George Bean Fayette County W. Va Pennsylvania Samuel McVicker Pittsburgh Catherine Mason Alma G. Eaton Ethel Peaslee Beatrice Walsh Bernice Macomber

Creomulsion Promises Quick Relief For Colds

An advertisement promotes Creomulsion as a seven in one remedy for lingering colds. It claims powerful yet harmless action without narcotics and offers a money back guarantee through your druggist if symptoms persist.

Radio Schedule Highlights From Evening Lineup

A dense listing of 6:30 to 11:45 PM radio programs across NBC CBS WLW KDKA and WGN featuring stars like Amos n Andy Mary Pickford and Ned era acts alongside orchestras and drama. The schedule notes sketches news and variety shows with multiple stations airing overlapping programs. The document ends with an advertisement for RCA tubes and tamper proof tubes in new cartons.

WGN WLW Bob Newhall NBC Lowell Thomas CBS Woody Willie Billy Batchelor Amos 'N Andy Bill Lum and Abner Buck Rogers Press Radio Red Davis the O’neills Vaughn de Leath Mary Pickford & Co Crime Clues Edwin C. Hill Wayne King Everett Marshall KDKA Lanny Ross Smilin McConnell Nino Martini Andre Koste- Janetz Kdka—Dance Orchestra John Charles Thomas Burns & Allen WFBE Charlie Kohler Jan. Garber Guy Lombardo Harry Richman Jack Denny Amos Myrt Marge Emil Coleman WSM Robert Royce Ozzie Nelson Jolly Coburn Edwizz W. Kemmerer Ekoka—Music Box Archie Bleyer Jacques Renard George Olsen

Gannett Witnesses Sisto Rescue Aboard Europa

New York publisher Frank E. Gannett, returning from Europe aboard the liner Europa, witnessed the dramatic rescue of the crew of the Norwegian freighter Sisto in the Atlantic. His firsthand account wired to the Associated Press became the initial eyewitness report shared with newspapers.

Conunseu Stom Tress Ireland New York Cherbourg Sisto Europa Aurania Mobiloil Mobileil Frank E. Gannett Atlantic Associated Press Gannett

Two Sought In Fatal Car Shooting Mystery

An inquest found Martin killed by unknown assailants after a pursuit in his car. A bloodied hammer lay in the rear, a pistol near the scene, and five shots fired. Officers noted fought wounds and robbed pockets showing only 15 cents. Sheriff Lewwis said investigators hunted two copper thieves nearby.

Martin Cam Lewwis

Yevtich to Form Next Yugoslavian Cabinet

Belgrade reports that Prince Paul, head of the regency, entrusted former Foreign Minister Gobolyub Yevtich with forming a new cabinet. He is to create a widely representative concentration government reflecting diverse national interests after the resignation of the celebrated minister who led Yugoslavia’s Geneva victory over Hungary.

Belgrade Yugoslavia Paul Gobolyub Yevtich Yevtich Hungary Geneva

Japan Votes Supports Equality on the High Seas in Navy Plan

Hiranuma, vice president of the privy council, read the committee's report. The brief deliberations marked a victory for the Japanese navy, which has carried a four-year campaign for equality. France and Italy are also signatories to the Washington naval treaty, which limits naval armaments and prohibits fortifications and bases in specified territories for the United States, Britain, and Japan.

Hiranuma Privy Council Japan France Italy United States Britain

Accused Shotgun Fire Allegations in Watt Case

Mrs. Watt admitted firing a shotgun twice at Butler as the trial continued. Mahlon Watt, 30, remains held in the case and Piper did not specify any forthcoming action.

Court orders custody arrangement in Vanderbilt case

In a Christmas custody order, a child will stay eight hours with her mother at her aunt Mrs Harry Payne Whitney's home and be returned to the aunt for the remainder. The verdict denies Mrs Van derbilt's habeas corpus bid for full custody, with testimony disclosed from the prior hearing.

Harry Payne Whitney Reggie” Vanderbilt Whitney John F. Carew Justice Carew

Empty Your Gall Bladder And You'll Feel Like a Billion Dollars

Fragmentary ad copy reads like a period health claim promising dramatic feelings of well being after gallbladder removal. The readable bits mention Magnesia and oxygen as products or remedies and present them in a sensational sales tone.

Tragic Murders and Execution Mark Narrow Mercy Granted

A child testifies that Mrs Vanderbilt offered little kindness while a private questioning session precedes a grim execution. Mrs Major is executed at nine, with chaplains, warders, and a prison doctor confirming death. Neighbors sign a petition for mercy after the murder of their buried infant, with 105 of 205 residents supporting mercy.

Poisoner of Lord Mayor Linked to Kirby-on-Bain Home

The poisoning case centers on Mrs. Major whose home sits in Kirby-on-Bain with her 15 year old son, 9 year old daughter, and elderly father. Her arrest followed a funeral service for her husband after an anonymous letter accused her of poisoning. A black flag was hoisted as officials entered the prison to question her husband’s fate.

Ed Roberts Roberts Canon Arthur Berrys W. M. Fraser

Black Family Relations Highlight Noted Obituary Line

Eugene Black is identified with relatives including Black Jr of New York and Hi ty Grady Black of Atlanta. He is described as a brother of Justice Kiam Harman Black of New t and Charles H Black of Atlanta.

Eugene Black Page One Black, Jr New York Hi Ty Grady Black Atlanta Justice Kiam Harman Black New ¥ T Charles H. Black

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