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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1933
Page
4
A page fragment includes religious quotes and a critique of the New Deal, contrasting democratic ideals with government power. It discusses popular self-rule, democracy, and charity, citing Galatians and Baltimore Sun excerpts, urging private virtue and voluntary aid for the needy.
Christmas 1932 spread a mix of joy and tragedy. President Roosevelt gifted gifts and pardoned thousands, while storms and avalanches killed dozens, burned children in Birmingham, and left Spokane and Wallace in flood and snow. Rescue crews and Red Cross aided thousands homeless as trains and highways faced disruption.
In a Christmas Day statement General Hugh S. Johnson argues democracy has reached a pinnacle under a democratic leadership, yet warns true democracy requires government by the people. He notes fascist regimes claim more democracy but emphasizes self government remains the standard. He questions any fundamental changes under the Roosevelt administration.
The British Museum, with government approval, will pay 514000 dollars to the Soviet government for 128 pages of Codex Sinaiticus from St. Catherine's Monastery. The purchase will be funded by public subscriptions, with the government contributing one pound for every pound raised.
From the Louisville Times, reports that Mussolini's marriage plan continues amid government pressure. The article suggests Italy may soon require plowing under every third baby as part of demographic policy.
The Stockholders of the First National Bank of Graf ton West Virginia will meet at the bank on Tuesday January 9 1934 between 130 and 230 PM to elect a Board of Directors for the ensuing year and transact other business. O J Fleming cashier. Notice to lienholders follows detailing claims against Amelia Male in Taylor County with a January 16 1934 deadline for filing and a January 9 1934 court order inspection by Commissioner in Chancery B: Mussgrove with dates December 19 1933 to January 2 1934.
Enid Ruth Platt wed Wendell Seward, an electrical engineer and Iowa State College graduate, while Mrs. Platt, the bride’s mother, disappeared moments before the ceremony leaving a note saying she could not go on. The couple and Mr. Platt stated they knew no reason for her actions.
Hastings on Hudson New York December authorities hold two men Sebastian Martins and Harry Fulkey on suspicion in the death of eight year old Josephine Waropay daughter of a Polish laborer found under the back porch of the St Matthews Lyceum athletic club. Police say one man had frequently annoyed children in the Polish quarter. fingerprints on a beer bottle near the scene are being checked against suspects. The girl was not sexually assaulted. authorities call it the act of a degenerate possibly frightened by the girl’s screams. The father Felix Waropay was released but under surveillance and the mother wandered in hysterics as investigators probe the area near the railroad and industrial section.
A drastic police search spanned 36 hours as investigators hunted for the wife of Rev. J Jory of Manteca California amid the mystery surrounding the death of two policemen in a Providence Rhode Island incident that remains unresolved.
Fragmentary OCR puzzle text presents corrupted Across clues and many garbled phrases. The readable items include references to old measures, rivers, ships, and various connected words, but most content is unreadable. The piece resembles a crossword puzzle page with chaotic lines and inconsistent spellings offering few concrete entries.
Loren Lockhart of Polk Missouri, born blind, saw Christmas tree lights for the first time in Springfield. Tears and awe followed as he marveled at toys gathered for him and wondered how Santa knew where he would be. Crayons were his favorite gift.
Police deny theory that one officer killed the other and then shot himself. A city dragnet was halted then Union street was reopened while investigators seek clues. Two policemen were shot in the head with cartridges varying, and a new witness claims the victims exchanged fire minutes apart.
Curt Tennyson pursues the crook Igor Barakhan through the Canadian wilderness Ana rescues Kowa Nichola and companion. Sonya refuses to reveal her mission as Curt flies to British Columbia. He learns Paul uncovered Bonya plans to meet LeNoir, Ravakhan’s contact, that night.
In a tense exchange Sonya plans a secret meeting with LeNoir, sending a letter to Karakhan. Curt and Paul fear exposure and race to shadow the rendezvous hoping to locate Karakhan. The letter copy confirms Sonya’s dangerous alliance amid mountain shadows and a looming watch for a signal.
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