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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1932
Page
2
A wealthy child’s severe malnutrition followed by failed attempts to stimulate appetite. A psychologist prescribes a temporary shift from balanced meals to simpler, stronger flavors like baked beans with ketchup and sour pickles. Recovery depends on easing anxiety and adopting a calm, nonchalant attitude toward feeding.
Sun City in Florida, located twenty five miles south of here, was auctioned for 100 dollars. principal assets include a power and light plant valued at 100000 dollars and a large movie studio buyer was W. W. Stalen of Orlando, who held a 50000 dollar mortgage on the town.
Erie reports lawyer George Luttrell, 29, fatally injured after falling from a fourteenth floor window of the Erie Trust Company Building. He reportedly moved toward stenographer Jennie Lindy after arriving at his office, removed his glasses, and, due to poor eyesight, stumbled through the open window.
The July 6 radio lineup lists NBC WEAF CBS WABC and NBC WJZ programs with multiple concert orchestras, vocal acts, and dramatic segments. Notable entries include Victor Young and Shilkret orchestras, Bing Crosby, Guy Lombardo, Cab Calloway, and Amos n Andy impersonations. Programs begin at 5:00 PM EST and run into midnight with varied music, sketches, and features.
Police Chief Wallace Henderson said today there is no clue in the Walnut street A. and P. Tea Co robbery. It is not clear what was stolen after midnight Saturday. manager reports a few cigarettes candy and several pounds of meat may be missing. A city patrolman watched the door at midnight and again around 3 AM, then found it locked.
Golf writer Johnny Farrell, told to Artie McGovern, explains how mood and nerves affect scoring, with examples of inconsistent rounds. He notes bad putting can cost many strokes and stresses the game's unpredictable nature as part of its appeal.
County officials led by Assessor Edward N. Lock complete the annual real estate and personal property assessment for Taylor County. A three week Board of Equalization, chaired by S. M. Musgrove and assisted by Thomas P. Lake and J. Wyckoff, met to hear complaints and plan how to equalize rates for the coming fiscal year. Several property owners objected to assessed valuations as sessions opened, with the board expected to review additional properties through the third week.
Kingwood July 6 deputies under newly appointed Sheriff Albright knocked the lock from the sheriff’s office and assumed control. The county court had removed Sheriff Williams and ordered Williams’ deputies to surrender the keys as Williams is ill. Williams’ deputies refused to relinquish the seys.
Agitation rises over courthouse costs and whether the extra state legislature session will cut salaries for county and state officials to trim expenses. Citizens discuss funding schemes for fall winter and spring charity work, with a special sub committee appointed to craft a plan though no report has been issued yet.
Kiwanians plan another attendance contest in July and August at Grafton Park with J C Holt and C N Mays heading the groups for the July and August clash. June saw perfect attendance by Holt Mays Cook Watson Towles Malone Hollis, Jr. and others. The Wildcats and Tigers held name status and meowed their way through a banquet funded by Wildcats.
The review lauds Platinum Blonde directed by Capra and starring William, Young, and Harlow. It praises Riskin and Chandler Churchill dialogue, the cast, and the lavish Columbia setting, calling it a charming, amusing hour of entertainment with witty humor and strong performances.
Story threads move between comedy and pathos as characters pursue Melisande amid war’s grim echo. A veteran leader leads a republican senatorial bid with 860 votes from 96 precincts, while ex congressman U S Stone gains 448 and Jim Harris 389. Walton seeks impeachment links to state governance and a commission role as votes move through 48 of 8309 precincts. Governor Murray’s fire bells bills face mixed results with unemployment measures trailing amid tax and crop policy debates.
The celebrated King Victor drama of war heroes is reissued with sound and returns triumphantly. It will open Thursday at Grand Theatre, fulfilling popular demand.
John Gilbert starrer The Big Parade revives at the Grand with new sound effects and the original score. The film, directed for revival by Dr. William Axt, stars Renee Adorensen Melisande Karl Dane Hobart Bosworth and Tom O’Brien in a war tale of Jim Apperson and his two buddies Slim and Bull amid love and battle.
Charlotte July 6 Reynolds the prohibition repeal candidate defeated Senator Cameron Morrison by two to one in the Republican primary. Morrison had been appointed by Governor Gardner after Overman’s death two years ago. Reynolds would take office in November if elected, succeeding Morrison unless defeated in the general election. Newell of Charlotte remains the Republican nominee with a bohe-dry platform.
Senator Borah of Idaho urged currency expansion before Congress adjourns. He warned no trade revival possible while prices fall and said there is enough gold to justify sound expansion up to billions if needed. He will seek action on the Glass Bill to allow circulating $1.009 billion of US bonds.
Returns from 160 of 3309 precincts show Elmer Thomas leading Democratic renomination in Oklahoma with 6,716 votes. Closest challenger Smith earns 3,947, McCoo l 2,392, Hunt 934, and Murray 4.
The Shenandoah National Forest will be renamed George Washington National Forest by order of President Hoover. Agriculture Secretary Hyde announced the dedication as a perpetual memorial to the father of his country, following recommendation from R. Stuart, chief of the forest service. The renaming honors Washington’s interest in forests, navigation, conservation, and outdoor life.
Jowett Shouse, central figure at the Democratic National Convention, announced his support for Franklin D. Roosevelt and joined Speaker Garner on a ticket for the campaign. The report notes Fulton County, Georgia, and inheritance tax figures while odd fragments suggest continued political activity.
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