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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1932
Page
3
Society editor reports on a busy season of gatherings including hostess duties, a watch party at the First Baptist church, and a regular A O H lodge meeting. Mentions Bay City residents, a Knight of Columbus hall gathering, and various social clubs planning New Year celebrations and lunches.
Wayne January 2. The investigation of the poison murder of Maude Webb a 24 year old mentally deficient woman was shifted to Huntington. Assistant prosecuting attorney Earl Burgess said a search of drug stores in Louisa Kentucky and Fort Gay West Virginia would be conducted if initial efforts did not reveal clues.
Jewelry worth 10 dollars was stolen from Mr and Mrs Ira Civalsky as two bandits waited in their garage for their return from a New Year s party. Civalsky was slugged and Mrs Civalsky was threatened with a gun during the raid.
Walter Talmadge Arndt, former legislative correspondent for the New York Evening Post and contributor to the International Encyclopedia, died in Trenton New Jersey from injuries in a Christmas Eve automobile crash. He was 58 and had served as assistant editor of the International Year Book.
The poison source in the woman's stomach and Huntington records would be examined. Smith Webb, father of the woman, is jailed on a murder charge. Two sons, Mate and Oscar, aged 10 and 22, are held as material witnesses. All deny knowledge of her death.
Washington report says a group of high school students attempted to force entry to a Blue club New Year party when a 15 year old intruder, Edward McCarthy, fell from the front steps and died. Police say a party attendee confessed pushing McCarthy down the stairs.
Universal football drama The Spirit of Notre Dame stars Lew Ayres as Notre Dame halfback and features the famed Rockne era lineup including Frank Carideo Elmer Layden Jim Crowley Don Miller and Harry Stuhldreher. Directed by Russell Mack the picture dedicated to Knute Rockne arrives Monday January 4 with a cast led by Ayres Bakewell Blane Devine and Law.
Green G. Miller, 73, was fatally shot five times in the back during a grocery-store robbery in De CIM near Marion. Two roughly dressed Black men entered the store, one carrying a pistol. clerk Edward Schmidt, who was present, raised his hands but Miller, partially deaf, did not. The robbers fled after the shooting.
Mr and Mrs Walter A Williams and Miss Mildred Williams of Love avenue were in Fairmont for the wedding of Miss Rose Bell Biggs to Mr Woodford Moore a nephew of Mrs Williams. Mrs Harry White visited Weston with Bernard Lilly and stayed for the weekend. Mrs Fred Grinnan and children Margaret Mary Jean and Kenneth returned home after visiting Wheeling New Martinsville. Miss Osceola Graham is staying with her sister Mrs W H Grimes on the Knottsville pike for a few days.
Owensboro Central Trust Company failed to open today and posted that it was placed in the hands of the state banking commissioner for liquidation due to alleged asset troubles. Directors announced the shutdown and pending actions as the bank’s doors remained shut in the morning.
A homeowner outlines goals for a more comfortable and attractive house. Plans include refinishing floors, refinishing or replacing furniture, painting closets and pantries, refurbishing attic and waste spaces, brightening the basement, and repainting to preserve value. The firm LKK Bennett & Son offers a conservative home improvement program at nominal expense.
In Moundsville on January 2, journeymen barbers voted to cut prices effective today. Shaves drop to 20 cents and tonics to 15 cents, haircuts from 50 to 35 cents.
President Hoover joined hundreds at Holy Trinity Church for the funeral of William V. Oulahan, longtime chief of the New York Times and a friend. He traveled with many mourners to the low mass service in Washington buran.
Rev Ulysses Grant Warren of Corning New York filed a suit in Chicago naming railroad president William Storey and his wife Laura as defendants seeking about 200000 dollars Warren’s attorney says the suit will allege alienation of the affections of Mrs Warren.
Radio Pictures comedy Too Many Cooks starring Bert Wheeler and Dorothy with Roscoe Ates, Robert McWade, Sharon Lynn, Hallam Cooley, Florence Roberts, Clifford, and others. Douglas MacLean promotes situation humor where relatives converge on a newly engaged couple building a love nest, amid a family feud. Lawrence Williams of Fairmont visits cousin Walter Willems Jr. on Love Avenue.
Gandhi warned he might go to jail and endure prison life with free state provisions, while business leaders feared a renewed boycott could cripple trade. His aides packed a Bible and works by MacDonald and Hoare for reflection. Gandhi’s attendant Madeline Slade prepared wash, and Congress leaders moved documents and furniture to safety amid arrests. Wealthy Indian merchants pledged support for a boycott, with nationalist women’s groups ready to cooperate.
County court members meet in the first of the year session on Monday to dispose of routine business and select a president for the year. Charles Warder has led since Charles C. King resigned to become mayor. The session will review year end reports and study a road work program with community relief plans, with Arthur Robinson and Samuel A. Waller among the other commissioners.
James Thompson, 21, a hitch-hiker, was fatally struck when he fell beneath a truck near Chesapeake Ohio. Driver R J Kreider said Thompson stepped onto the turning board during a dispute over a ride and, not recognizing him, the truck was moved causing his fall. Kreider was questioned and released.
A Mrs. Alexander George menu from Corn Samoset Fork lists Stewed Prunes Cereal and Milk Eyes, Soft Toast Luncheon, Vegetable Soup, Dill Pickles, Fruit Cookies, Crackers, Tea, and a Premiere Lemon Pie. Includes step by step how to cook Corn Samoset for six and bake lemon pie with gelatin and yolks, with ingredient amounts and method.
Philadelphia reports that Dr. Francis X. Dercum, famed neurologist, in his will ordered the destruction of private patient case records including those of President Woodrow Wilson. The widow Elizabeth Comly Dercum said the records were confidential and should never be viewed. Dercum, who died last April, consulted during Wilson's final illness and led the American Philosophical Society as president. The estate of 363 021 dollars was left to Mrs. Dercum.
Morgantown January 2 4 K Taylor collector for a Fairmont firm reported he was held up in Morgantown and today was held for the grand jury on a robbery charge connected to the Samuel Young robbery. Taylor jailed on 1000 bond Carl Frum alleged partner also held for grand jury.
In Harlan Kentucky January 2 the National Miners Union strike remains unclear as operators report few quits and union leaders say reports are incomplete. The call to strike began January 2 and officials anticipate possible impacts.
Ottawa reports a cautious tone for 1931 as trade and commerce officials say indices are lower than a year ago but the decline is slowing and in many cases turning upward. The department notes improved sentiment despite the early year malaise.
Helsinki Finland January 2 Tabulation of ballots in Finland s prohibition referendum shows a growing push for repeal with 210 093 votes to end the present laws 67 814 to continue and 3 274 to permit light wines and beer The outcome is treated as foregone and attention shifts to government action possible special session of the diet or dissolution and a new election The socialist bloc may obstruct but the government aims to delay the debate and gauge next steps
In Knoxville Tennessee Ralph Williams was jailed after a burglary attempt. L E Norman, driving by, saw suspects near a store, parked, and followed. Norman then detained Williams who fled and was caught with the loot as he attempted to drive away.
Baritone Lawrence Tibbett married yesterday in a simple ceremony to Mrs. Jennie Marston Burgard, daughter of Edgar J. Marste of New York and Los Angeles. The wedding links two prominent families and follows the tenor’s rise in opera and film circles.
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