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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1932

Page

7

Metcalfe Breaks World Records in Sprint Feats

Ralph Metcalfe of Marquette University, cited by Associated Press, has shattered world marks this year in the 100 and 200 meter dashes. The standout sprinter, featured in a photo caption, rises among America's premier Olympic contenders.

Ralph Metcalfe Negra Eprinter Marquette University America Roger Q. Williams trans-Atlantic Elvy Kalep New York Greece Miss Kalép Associated Press G Primett "Poppino Loyola New Orleans Simpson Ohio Toppino George West Coast A.C. Hardy Cornell Metcalfe Kaye Don England Fid Loch Lomond Scotland Jamies Mattern Bennett Griffin Borisov Soviet Russia Berlin Taam Naw Lox Ingsborg Ljoquist

No forced entry found in county burglary report

Report notes no signs of forced entry at the scene as investigators review the county incident. Detectives say the intruder left without triggering locks or alarms, suggesting possible access by unlocked entry points. Local authorities urge residents to secure doors and report suspicious activity.

Thief Breaks Loose in Uniontown Loots Dentists

In Uniontown on July 28 a thief looted five dentists offices including Dr D B Eckert and Dr Thomas Smart. Henry Ruby fought the intruder on stairs as the thief escaped with about $100 in gold from a cabinet. State county and city officers hunt the mysterious robber using master keys.

Uniontown D. B. Eckert Thomas, Smart Gold Henry Ruby Thompson-Ruby Ruby Recep Inj

San Francisco to test free liquor samples for public health

City health officer Dr P Geiger announced free analysis of all liquor samples. The offer began for Shriners visitors but extended to all residents after three deaths from Hanoi poisoned drink.

San Francisco P. ©. Geiger Hanoi

Montana timber land values rise in 1931 appraisal

County assessors valued privately owned timber lands across twelve counties at 1,474,206 acres with an average value of 11.27 dollars per acre. This 1931 appraisal highlights the scale of timberland holdings and the assessed worth per acre in Montana.

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