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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1933
Page
2
Jelly Bear and Honey Bear sneak into a display of pains and jellies then steal honey and jelly. They move to a chocolate taffy stand, buy more candy, and end up covered in jelly honey and candy back at their shed. Tomorrow Rip Up High.
Clarksburg July 18 A. B. Rule 55 a longtime Williams Hardware Company employee was arrested at his Stop 10 Grasselli car line home on charges of systematic robbery. The shipping clerk reportedly took merchandise for years and over 500 dollars worth of goods were found in his residence during the probe.
In a lively scene the Puff drags a stubborn turtle ashore after a chaotic chase. The sailor exclaims in disbelief at the stubborn rival, lamenting a blunder and noting the turtle’s demand for rain and thunder before release.
A writer argues high school graduates face enforced idleness and urges trade training. He notes trade schools linked to public schools can equip youths with usable crafts, stressing hands-on work as essential in a shifting economy. He cites personal examples of youths finding productive activities at home and warns against waiting for opportunity.
Governor Kump said he is ready to assist in implementing the industrial recovery act in West Virginia coal fields if Washington officials request help. He spoke after a labor conference with federal conciliator Hugh D. Friel who will seek Kump’s help in shaping a state coal field code. Van A. Bittner, UMWA representative, called a four-state union convention in Charleston to discuss a coal code with 1,200 miners expected from Maryland Virginia Kentucky and West Virginia. The proposed code, favored by a Washington group, calls for a $5 per day basic wage, but WV operators have been wary and WV Coal Association president J. G. Bradley indicated the code may not apply to southern coal regions, citing freight-rate biases toward northern districts.
California game officials estimate Mt Shasta hatchery holds 17 million juvenile trout, a claim officials say would rank as the world's largest such stock. The number estimates reflect ongoing hatchery operations and regional fishery management goals.
Eleanor Holm, 19, former Olympic back stroke champion and national swim star, plans to marry Art Jarrett, the singer and actor. The couple, who met after her film career began, expect to wed soon and settle in California.
The article outlines Connie Bennett earning a base $240,000 plus share of gross receipts from her films, potentially $20,000 per movie. A year away from Twentieth Century Fox yields a $100,000 flat salary with a first year RKO deal, totaling about $420,000 for 12 months. It notes past contracts with Warner’s and a rise from $30,000 weekly. The piece ends with a stat on California probation counts: 20,239 adults and juveniles.
Elliott Roosevelt, 22, obtained a swift divorce from Elizabeth Donner in Minden Nevada after an eight minute district court hearing. The couple, married Jan 16 1932 at Villanova, had a property settlement for custody of son William Donner Roosevelt. Roosevelt left for Chicago while Mrs. Roosevelt stayed at Campobello Island.
Federal Judge Frederick Bryant sentenced Joseph Doldo, 19, of Watertown to 16 years confinement in an institution designated by the attorney general for mailing a bomb. The case involves Doldo and a charged act tied to Watertown in July.
Classified rates list two cents per word for the first insertion and three cents per word for each additional insertion. Insertion must be consecutive and set in regular type. Minimum charge is forty five cents. Each initial and figure count as one word. Errors reported immediately. The Sentinel not responsible for more than one incorrect insertion.
Cozy five room apartment with attached garage available for rent in an undesirable neighborhood. All conveniences included and rent is cheap. Call 680-J for details. Also furnished housekeeping rooms for a young couple at 612 Maple Avenue. Inquiries phone 680-J.
A cryptic court report notes the defendant Daldo may be sent to an institution for treatment after a judge's sentence. The offender receives a stern verdict as the record mentions a crude explosive and government testing of menthily.
Charleston July 18 advisory members of the road commission agreed with Ernest L Bailey road commissioner that the best men available in each section for the state should be named to important positions on the commission such as county supervisors in each county Bailey said after a conference with the four members of the advisory commission that it was improbable any appointments would be made before August 1 He said the appointments were not discussed with the advisory members other than that the best men should be selected Meeting with Governor H G Kump the advisory commission then moved to the road headquarters for an all afternoon meeting on routine affairs Bailey and the advisory members reviewed the rails proposed for improvement under the federal grant of 4474000 He nshaw is expected to take the plans to Washington today Bailey said district highway engineers have been instructed to make emergency repairs on former county roads taken over by the state as a secondary highway system Applications for repairs may be made directly to the engineers and the work authorized by them.
Tarentum won the $200 first prize at the fourth annual drum and bugle contest of LaFayette Post 61 American Legion in Uniontown Pennsylvania. McKeesport took $100 second with 92.20 and Fairmont West Virginia earned $50 third with 92.16. Greensburg performed an exhibition drill for about 5,000 spectators at Uniontown High School stadium. Other competitors included Johnstown Charleroi Connellsville and Craftonngram.
Bethlehem Steel Corp raises general wages by fifteen percent effective July 16 affecting about 50,000 employees. The announcement follows earlier labor actions and aims to improve pay across Bethlehem plants.
The Very Rev W R Inge dean of St Pauls Cathedral plans to retire after one more year. At nearly 73 he remains noted for gloom yet is famed as witty and bright. He has led the deanery since 1907 and envisions rest while continuing at least another month in his post.
Fragmentary report notes meetings of groups of men after a shot and cries heard nearby. Officers and a physician arrived. McDaniel identified Thompson as one of the men arrested by county officers Sunday. He stated money was on Thompson’s person but amount not disclosed.
Philippi July 18 George Thompson 35 near Clemtown Pleasant district is jailed charged as one of two men who assaulted and attempted to rob Daniel 60 at his Clem town farm Saturday midnight. McDaniel recovering from head gash and pistol wound to left hand. Two years ago he was robbed of 1150 and his house burned soon after. Robbers fled as he shouted for help, neighbor Emory Haddix reported.
Tobin Picker & Company, a Chicago wash stock maker, announces a 20 percent pay raise for its 2,800 employees effective immediately. The firm did not specify if the increase covers earlier pay cuts or reductions.
The article notes a prevalent adage among fruit growers that a heavy bloom presages a light fruit set. It discusses how blossoms may be plentiful but fruit yield can be reduced due to factors like weather and crop load.
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