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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1935

Page

5

Boy Struck by Milk Truck on West Main Street

Billy Warder five year old son of dairyman Charles H Warder was run over by a milk truck in front of his home on West Main street at about 9 am He slipped from the running board and his left leg was crushed under the rear wheel He was rushed to City Hospital where doctors called the injury a clean break and predicted a speedy recovery The driver Charles Warder did not realize the accident until after passing over the boy and hearing his cries.

Billy Warder Charles H. Warder Ihis City Billy Paul P. Warden T. W. Heironimus

Gangster II continues as suspect denies other links

The man pursued by police denied any further involvement in the shooting and claimed no ties to organized crime. Officers reported finding a .32 caliber automatic pistol at the scene, adding weight to the case against him.

Gangster II Page One

Parolee shot dead near Bensonhurst Good Government League building

In Brooklyn a parolee shot and killed outside a building housing the Bensonhurst Good Government League. Passersby Julius Dorgeno, Patsy Orlando, and Dominick D. Martini were wounded, while Mugavero died at the scene. Mugavero had been on parole after burglary time served.

Minoc Julius Dorgeno Brooklyn Patsy Orlando Dominick D. Martini Brookyn Mugavero Bensonhurst Good Government League

Ministerial Picnic Set for Devers Grove Next Friday

Taylor County Ministerial Association schedules a picnic at Devers Grove near Blue fille for Friday July 12. Major John Campbell secretary says ministers and families meet at Andrews M E church at 3 p m and proceed to the grounds. Vesper services with special instrumental and vocal music follow at 7 p m inviting Devers Grove residents.

Devers Grove Bluefille Taylor County Ministerial Association John Campbell Andrews M. E Campbell

Strong Burglar Hunted By Sistersville Police

Sistersville July 6 The burglar sought by police is described as strong and well fixed financially and perhaps wearing diamond rings. He robbed the home of C Amos Long and escaped with a 150-pound safe containing 1200 dollars and the jewelry.

Sistersville C. Amos Long

Senate probes lobbying plans prompt broad inquiry

Washington July 6 A move to broaden a Senate investigation of lobbying was announced as the most sweeping on Capitol Hill. Senator Clark D Mo seeks to extend the probe beyond utilities to other bills while the Interstate Commerce Committee already approved a $150,000 inquiry.

Washington Senate Capitol Hill Clark D Senate Interstate Commerce Committee House Senate Committee House Rules Committee Clark Blanton Tex Rankin Miss

Dewey to Lead Rig Drive Against Vice in NYC

Attorney Thomas A. Dewey, former assistant U S attorney for New York, has agreed to conduct a broad crackdown on vice and rings in New York City, a task designated by Governor Herbert H. Lehman as the New Vice Crusade.

Thomas A. Dewey U. S New York Vice Ring New York City Herbert H. Lehman

Senate battles over TVA measure and propaganda spat

Senator Wheeler leads in Roosevelt era push for a death sentence utility bill as the house revolts, striking out the measure. Legislators report waning efforts to sway TVA amendments while critics predict another Roosevelt setback if the bill is passed by the house. The chamber plans to take up the issue Monday.

Saturnalia Wheeler Mont Roosevelt House TVA

Infant dies after two weeks illness in Bluemont home

Nancy Lee Reese three months old daughter of Russell M and Ada L Reese of 40 West Bluemont street died at 11 45 last night after two weeks illness with pneumonia and complications. Survived by parents and sister Thelma L Reese six. Funeral set for Sunday 2 30 at home with Rev James E Fidler of First Baptist officiating. Interment Bluemont under Bartlett Funeral Co direction.

Nancy Lee Reese Russell M Ada L. Moore Reese Bluemont Street Thelma L. Reese James E.” Fidler Bluemont Bartlett Funeral Company

Fractures Arm as His Machine is Sideswiped

New Martinsville July 6 Carl Beisel 18 of Sardis Ohio suffers a four part fracture to his left arm when a truck sideswipes his car. He is hospitalized in Wetvel county for treatment of the injuries.

New Martinsville Carl Beisel Sardis Wetvel County Beisel

New Deal Critic Blasts Roosevelt Politics in Georgia

Governor Talmadge of Georgia charged the Roosevelt administration with choking off money for small businesses despite the national emergency. He denounced federal taxes and imports, urged ending government competition with private industry, and urged paying farm crop contracts from the relief fund. He warned against squandering the $4.8 billion relief money and blamed New Deal policies for rising unemployment and inflationary taxes, noting imports rose after 1933 and warning of famine without foreign grain.

Talmadge New Deal Administration Washington Georgia Roosevelt United States

Brothers in trouble with Grafton police

Odes and Delbert Shingleton of Grafton were arrested on intoxication in public and disturbing the peace on West Boyd Street at 12 50 a m. They were tried in police court by Mayor E Otto Waugh and both found guilty. Odes received two days’ work on city streets while Delbert paid a five dollar fine.

West Boyd Street Odes Delbert Shingleton Grafton E. Otto ‘Waugh Delbert

Moody Wins Dramatic Comeback to Defeat Jacobs for Title

In a tense tennis final, Mrs. Moody overturned a 5-1 deficit, saving match points at 5-4, then broke Jacobs at 4-2 in the tenth to even at five all. Moody clinched the title after Jacobs erred late, amid a roar from the San Francisco crowd.

Miss Jacobs Mrs. Moody Deuce San Francisco

Laddie on Screen at Opera House This Week

The beloved romance Laddie from Gene Stratton Porter’s novel comes to the screen as an RKO production. A farmer’s son and an English noblewoman clash in a dramatic romance with humor and strong human drama. The film is shown Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, promising a high quality photoplay based on a world famous novel.

Gloria Stuart Jobin Beal Gene Stratton-Porter Laddie Rko-Radio Opera House RKO Now

Barbara Stanwyck Shines In The Woman In Red At New Dixie

Barbara Stanwyck, famed for gangster roles, is portrayed as a simple domestic society girl who becomes a professional rider in The Woman In Red, a First National romance based on Wallace Irwin’s North Shore. The film features a sensational court trial and dramatic thrills.

Barbara Stanwyck Gene Raymond First National North Shore New Dixie Theatre Wallace Irwin

Shirley Temple Stars in Our Little Girl at Strand Theatre

Shirley Temple headlines the Fox film Our Little Girl at the Strand Theatre, praised as her greatest screen turn. The story follows a child’s heartbreak as loved ones misread her feelings, yet she faces the crisis with a brave smile. It’s described as tender, heart tugging, and reassuring to audiences. Crystal Ice supplies pure artificial ice in the ad.

Shirley Temple Fox Strand Theatre Wonder Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Shirley Crystal Ice Pure Artificial Ice Shirley ‘Temple Scottie

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