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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1934
Page
2
In a rural tale, Mother Bear leaves to seek more food as Willy Nilly and Christopher Columbus Crow scramble to help Jupiter and the Puddle Muddlers. Jupiter rises in a bucket missing its end, while Honey Bear worries the bucket will drop and harm him as the rescue unfolds.
Christopher warns the cubs about the grouchy Galumps and hints at danger yet curiosity drives them to explore their home. Jupiter Bear is in a well and Willy Nilly plans to lift him using a rope and bucket. The scene teases trouble from a risky neighborhood adventure.
West Virginia state hospital in Weston has begun using Dr. William A. Eshelman as psychiatrist replacing Dr. C. B. Rohr. Eshelman, previously with Ohio the state hospital at Columbus, served in World War I. He will be joined soon by Mrs. Eshelman. Dr. Rohr plans private practice at Alum Bridge. Buckhannon reports a swarm of Japanese red beetles threatening Upshur crops, stripping leaves from cherry and peach trees. County agent Glenn Ford identifies the insect. In Charleston, a girl matching the Rupert abductee from Greenbrier county, missing since October 1927, has been found in Texas. Dorothy Evelyn Bradley, age 6, was the kidnapped child.
W T Lovins Huntington attorney seeks Democratic nomination for U S representative from the fourth district. Current holder is G W Johnson Democrat of Parkersburg. L O Curtis Spencer former state auditor office center clerk is a Republican candidate for state senator from the fourth district.
In Rowlesburg on June 1 Mr and Mrs Charles Casseday were honored at a Golden Wedding party celebrating their fiftieth anniversary. The couple marked half a century of marriage at their South Side home with friends and family in attendance.
An article notes Janet Bee sharing beauty tips with a cider vinegar rinse and quotes a May 30 gathering hosted by Clarence Casseday with 24 guests including Mr. and Mrs. Riggleman of Grafton. Local attendees list numerous residents, with C R Heath assisting in serving treats. The piece closes with a brief children’s verse about Puff and a truck driver.
Actress Virginia Bruce was granted a divorce from John Gilbert in a Los Angeles court. The proceeding marked her fourth marriage ending in separation as details of the case appeared in Associated Press photos.
A 9 percent penalty was added to tax bills from June 1 after an initial 2 percent discount period. Sheriff Lee Bennett Jr announced the policy when tax collections began in April, with about $130,000 collected by mid-last month. Collections have since been irregular and the measure is described as a strict supervision effort with medical oversight at fair concessions amid local health board involvement.
Baltimore headquarters of the relief department to 2 counted, rather than tabulated in Grafton. W. J. Hussion, employed at Palmont, is a member of the committee on arrangements for the Buffalo convention, and will doubtless attend, according to his plans. The convention is expected to be one of the most successful in recent years, with business sessions at Buffalo and side trips to Niagara Falls and other points of interest in New York State.
A continuation from page 6D discusses whether quintuplets would benefit their health or face detriment. The piece weighs potential advantages and risks, citing expert opinions and potential medical considerations without sensational detail.
An old newspaper ad promotes garden hoses including a 50 ft hose wrapped with solid color collars at 4.95 and 25 ft hoses at 2.95. The copy emphasizes woven construction and portability in a period-style sales blurb.
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