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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1938

Page

6

Another Cold Wave on Way Across Regions

A bitter cold spell sweeps from Canada into the upper Midwest with 40 to 45 below readings. Minnesota towns report 32 to 45 below as the system heads toward Wisconsin Illinois Indiana and Michigan. Roads icy statewide and snow accumulations rise in the Dakotas and New England forecasts warn of more extreme cold and light snow tonight.

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Coyote Killed Near Harman in Randolph County

A coyote was shot near Harman by Dick Jong and companions with dogs and is being held at a Harman hotel. This marks the first confirmed coyote kill in Randolph County, with a recent related report near Riverton in Pocahontas County.

Bukins Harman Ranph County Enna Harper Aistate Road Commission Dick Jong Riverton Pogihontas

Local Salvation Army Seeks Discarded Christmas Trees

Salvation Army Captain appeals for discarded Christmas trees to decorate the Citadel for a midwinter camp meeting starting New Year’s Day. Call to donate by Saturday, contact Captain Charles for pickup.

Salvation Army Charles

Federal aid and railroads warp land grants and value

The piece notes federal aid and land grants to railroads dating to 1890. It cites Interstate Commerce Commission land allocations totaling 176,030,259 acres and a Brookings estimate of land value at 422 million dollars. Including other contributions, total gifts reach 616 million. credits reduce this to about 500 thousand. Railroads must haul mails troops and government supplies at reduced rates, a condition the railroads argue is already exceeded by the value of these services.

Bureau of Valuation Interstate Commerce A . Brookings Institution Tnters State Commerce Commission

Army Thanks Offered For Christmas Efforts

Salvation Army in Grafton and Flemington area reports a successful Christmas program aiding 90 needy families. Donations exceeded 600 cans of vegetables and fruit from schools and local groups. 200 toys were given at the Citadel and 150 children received candy. 40 young volunteers organized a Sunday program under Mrs. Robey. Captain Robey thanks all contributors via the Sentinel.

Salvation Army C. C. Robey Central West Side First Ward East End Grafton Blueville Park View Pruntytown Flemington Army Santa Claus Robey Sentinel

More Arrests Loom In Coster Musica Inquiry

In New York a federal inquiry into the swindling career of the late F Donald Coster Musica, president of McKesson and Robbins, prompts prediction of further arrests. Brien McMahon says additional indictments on undisclosed charges likely soon as two men and a woman face arraignment for extortion threats to expose the former convict.

Mary Brandino Joseph Brooklyn Manhattan F. Donald Coster McKesson & Robbins Philip Musica Brandinos New York Donald Coster-Musica McKesson and Robbins U. S Brien McMahon

Freedom Ends After 15 Years Delbarton Lumberman Arrested

John Martin 65, a Delbarton resident for 15 years, is arrested as a fugitive from a Virginia road camp after Deputy Thurman Farmer recognizes him from a photo. Martin, alias Fred Martin, escaped in 1922 from a Dickenson County camp while serving a three year term for grand larceny. He had run a timber mill for coal firms, then faded after a coal slump while working as a blacksmith and doing odd jobs to support his several children. He remains in Williamson awaiting Virginia authorities.

Delbarton W. Va Mingo County John Martin Thurman Farmer Virginia Martin Fred Martin Dickenson County Mar_tin Williamson Vad of

Fear Ukraine Secession Sparks Kremlin Pressure

The article outlines intensified measures after the Munich agreement, with closures of German and Japanese consulates in Ukraine and Russia, and a push to centralize Soviet consular activities in Moscow. Observers warn of covert or open German support for an Ukraine independence movement, despite a Soviet constitution provision allowing secession. The Kremlin remains firm against secessionist groups.

Ukraine Moscow Soviet Union Leningrad Russia Kremlin

Italy wooing C. AM trade in South America

News from Rome reports a campaign to boost Italian trade in Argentina and Uruguay after the Lima Pan American conference. Fascist press argues the conference is a defeat for the United States and democracy, while Italy seeks bigger markets and accuses Washington of embargoes and arms trade meddling. Berlin warns Latin American nations to stay allied with Germany or risk losing markets.

Rome South America Argentina Lima Il Messaggero United States Uruguay Italy U. S Tl Messaggero Latin America Brazil Washington Andnanimously Nazis Berlin Rudolf Brinkman German Economics Ministry Germany Europe

Fascists Gain In Air War Report Across Front

Dispatches say 20 government planes crashed, some in flames, while insurgent forces claim two enemy planes downed and three other ships with crews of three each were shot down in combat.

Continuentrum

Creomulsion Ad Claims Effective Cough Relief

An advertisement touts Creomulsion as the genuine remedy for a three day cough chest cold or bronchial irritation. It urges readers to verify the brand name and trust its advertised effectiveness.

Central Lerida Fronts Battle Intensifies In War Notes

Persistent acts of combat mark the Lerida fronts as governments and officers weigh responses to impetuosity among troops. Official and unofficial dispatches fail to register a decisive impact from the fighting on central and southern Lerida fronts.

Lerida

Ogden Improves in Washington Hospital Care

Physicians report improved condition of H. C. Ogden publisher of Wheeling Virginia in a Washington hospital treatment for heart disease. Dr. George Nutting said Ogden was more comfortable this morning and his condition is not immediately dangerous.

Washington H.C. Ogden Wheeling V. Va George Nutting Ogden

Getaway Car Linked to Michigan Registry

Sheriff Scott announced the getaway car tied to the holdup was registered in Michigan after a small boy heard Fitzpatrick's cries, alerted bank staff, and released him. News spread via Norfolk and Western telegraph wires yesterday.

Scott Michigan Norfolk and Western Railroad Fitzpatrick

West Virginia job seekers on file decline in November

Charleston report shows 110,905 job seekers on file at end of November, down from 183,304 at month start per State Employment Service data. The figures highlight a sharp monthly decrease in unemployed workers seeking employment across the state.

Charleston West Virginia State Employment Service

Miner Injured In Coal Yard Accident At Kopperston

Hubert Harvey aged 33 was injured with crushed back and hips in a work accident at the new Koppers Coal Company operation in Kopperston. The incident occurred on a December 29 report, with authorities noting the injuries. Local medical staff attended him and he was expected to recover.

Kopperston Hubert Harvey Koppers Coal Company

Powell Appeals to Sportsmen to Feed Seed Stock

County Game Protector Joseph W. Powell urges sportsmen to feed game seed stock during winter to preserve and boost supply. He notes the 1938 hunting season ended well with 100,000+ hunters and warns that bag limits aim to guide restraint, not exhaust resources. He compares game supply to a bank and calls for saving seed stock for future sport, stressing ruffed grouse, bobwhite quail, rabbits, squirrels, and wild turkeys.

Joseph W. Powell

Early Screen Continued From Page One

Fragmentary text suggests a film industry note referencing D W Griffith and a past three year stock role at M G M studio. The garbled passage mentions a fire incident and a performer described as reduced to mere bits, but details are unclear.

W. Griffith

Death notice for John A Boyce in loving family tribute

The family of John A Boyce expresses deep thanks for the kind acts and sympathy shown during his illness and at his death. Mrs John A Boyce and Family convey heartfelt appreciation for the support received.

John A. Boyce John'a. Boyce

Congressman Committed To County Mental Hospital

Milwaukee dispatch reports Representative Raymond J Cannon was committed to the county hospital for mental illness as an inebriate. District Judge Harvey Neelen signed the commitment on petition by Mrs Cannon and two relatives. Cannon had been defeated for re election in November.

Milwaukee Raymond J. Cannon Harvey Neelen Cannon

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