This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1934
Page
2
A reader testimonial from Saginaw Michigan asserts dramatic weight loss and blood pressure reduction after nine months on Kruschen Balls. The letter claims drop from 255 to 214 pounds and blood pressure as high as 290, plus regular bowels and overall well being. It endorses buying from local drugstores and urges a one month trial.
Secretary Wallace warned a three week rainless period would bring a serious drought crisis in parched western areas. Reclamation Commissioner Mead called for moving tens of thousands from the Dakotas, eastern Montana and Wyoming while relief programs prepare cattle sales and other aid. Corn tassels whitening in Kansas Missouri and southern Iowa signals shrinking grain supply, with rain next week crucial to a normal yield.
Reports from Charleston and surrounding areas detail a fatal bicycle collision on South Fifth Street injuring two boys, a rise in bank deposits statewide, miner burn injuries in Whipple mine, a mandamus suit over a county court seat, and a gas-shot well at Pike. Authorities note the bicycle accident involved an unlit bicycle traveling slowly. one boy died at 9, the other at 10:55 p.m. in St Marys hospital.
A tale from Raleigh County recounts how CCC workers and several women rescued Mrs. George Wolfe from drowning in the Guyandotte River after cramps. Artificial respiration revived her after an hour, and she returned home. In Preston County, August 4 opens a new courthouse with dedication August 25 featuring National Guard participation. Weston reports a 14 ft 3 in corn stalk tallied near Wilsonburg, surpassing prior records. Logan-Paul Glenn, an escaped convict, was recaptured near here by state police and deputies. he had fled a prison camp on July 8.
A petition by qualified Bluefield voters seeks the removal from office of Mayor W A Light and four Board of Directors members, accusing incompetence and illegal ordinances. The Light administration adds a revenue measure taxing licenses, while GOP contenders Bachmann Morgan Clark vie for the nomination as Senator Smith suspends campaigning after announcing his run.
Clerk determines how to handle name removal from the ballot with notices to voters. Legal opinion agrees notices must be posted in polling places informing that IRA L Smith is a candidate. Withdrawal of the former state senator from this district prompts legal and electoral procedure.
The defendant denies shooting Saum and disputes admitting to the police. Saum died from wounds sustained in his garage on June night after a hold by police days following the disappearance of Hollard’s 16 year old daughter Jane. Jane was later found in Washington in a car with another man after being taken to the capital and returned to Hagerstown the next day.
Civil leaders in Grafton Morgantown and Taylor counties push for completion of a key highway connection from Halleck toward Morgantown in Monongalia county. The project would ease travel to the university city and benefit regional access.
Dawson told investigators the Bolyard car crossed the curve and was on the wrong side of the highway. Front ends of both cars were badly damaged. The undertaker was en route to Rowlesburg after taking an injured man to Grafton hospital earlier that evening.
The article notes ongoing projects with workers not earning enough to support themselves and dependents. It cites Taylor county basic wage at 45 cents an hour, raised to 30 cents after a holiday declared by relief workers months ago.
Federal reports recount theories about who fingered Dillinger at the Biograph theater. Police speculated Mrs. Anna Gage, known as the woman in red, may have betrayed him to save herself from deportation. Federal officials denied this, noting Mrs. Keele who associated with Dillinger remained unlocated yesterday.
Grafton to host two day taxi service at Watson Haddix field off Knottsville Pike with piloted flights by Bucky Floyd of Elkins. Floyd will ride in a plane owned by W E O Dell, giving locals chance to experience aviation Saturday and Sunday as the airfield is set in first class condition for the event.
Graham Sale, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate, denounces a proposed state apportionment amendment that would require a $1 capitation tax to vote. He argues the measure aims to restrict suffrage, targeting his region with many Black voters, and notes it will be voted on in November.
In San Francisco on July 26 a marine engineer Millard Hickman 45 was acquitted in the murder of Louise Jeppesen of Ogden Utah. Police now pursue a new suspect after fresh fingerprints and clues surfaced amid the acquittal.
Parkersburg reports the second annual convention of the Young Republican League of West Virginia will select dates July 29 at a meeting of the league's executive council. Hugo Blumenberg of Wheeling, state president, called the council meeting.
Medical ad urges washing 15 miles of kidney tubes to restore vigor and eliminate waste. Promotes Doan's Pills from FosterMilburn Co as safe, effective relief for kidney trouble, warning against other cures. Mentions doctor prescription and long success with millions of users.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.