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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1933
Page
2
At a picnic Mrs Quacker and Mrs Uacko clash over perceived airs and bossy behavior. Willy Nilly introduces a whispered game of gossip where a remark travels around a circle, growing in distortion as it passes from one person to the next.
Fragmented lines describe a merry circle game with teasing remarks about Rip and a wagging tail. The speaker mentions Tomorrow and a misheard phrase tied to Christopher Columbus. The passage reads as playful wordplay and a prompt to try the game.
A four year old boy visiting with his mother roams the room after being told not to touch objects. He protests by climbing on her lap, demanding attention, and finally lashes out by covering his mother’s mouth to silence talk. The mother rebukes him and threatens a spanking as he wails.
The article notes that children should not be forced to stay still for long periods and suggests quiet, portable activities. It recommends one or two favorite books, puzzles, beads, crayons, paper for pictures, and small construction toys that fit in a handbag for use during visits with adults.
Indianapolis on June 2 Louis Meyer of Huntington Park Calif was awarded 18000 in prize money a car and a large trophy for his record breaking 500 mile race victory last Tuesday Wilbur Shaw of Indianapolis finished second earning 9100 Lou Moore of Los Angeles placed third with 4100 Chet Gard ner of Long Beach Calif was fourth with 2400 and H W Stub blefield of Los Angeles took fifth with 3250
New York June 2 Taxable income claim discussed at banker trial. Government shows fund advance was written to 1 on books, with repay obligation intact. Mitchell admits receiving 666 666.67 but says it was an advance on profits to be repaid. No principal or interest paid or collateral provided.
West Virginia's state highway mileage rose by about 31,000 miles as the administration adds these roads to the state system. Figures from the state road commission show the bill transfers control of roughly 31,000 miles from counties and districts to join the existing 4,343 miles.
The old Rotary camp at Stone House, turned to a Salvation Army community garden site, will become a summer camp for children with a dining hall for one hundred. Twenty national guard tents will serve as sleeping quarters as captains supervise play and sports. Captain Arnold aims to open July 1 with a two week rest period for overworked mothers and their children.
Geneva June 2 Norman H Davis Roosevelt spokesman tells disarmament conference that the United States will back international supervision of armaments but will not commit in advance to join penalties against any violator. He stresses support for moral pressure and that Washington opposes prearranged sanctions.
New York June 2 Ches ter P Mills former district prohibition administrator indicted by federal grand jury with eight others for conspiracy to misuse industrial alcohol for making anti freeze solution He denies the charges and vows to fight at trial Mills held the post 1926 27 and once earned a 25000 prize for a prohibition suggestion Mrs Evalyn Walsh McLean attends the Post auction bidding up to 600000 for the paper to guard it for her sons while a Hearst representative bids to 800000
The fashion column highlights black chiffon evening gowns with trailing flounces and V back necklines, matching capes or boleros, and refined tucks. Chanel showcases velvet capes with upturned tucks. Gloves in organdie and chiffon are in, with bold evening colors such as flame and iris blue.
The Washington Post, a 56 year old daily paper in the capital, sold at public auction for 825 000 dollars. The buyer was attorney G E B Hamilton Jr acting for an undisclosed principal whose name will not be public for several days. Hamilton said the new owner would continue to operate the newspaper.
Washington June 2 The war department economy program keeps the army at present strength. Secretary Dern told reporters that cutting personnel now is out of the question due to Forest Conservation corps needs. General MacArthur said no reduction of forces would occur now. A broad economies program within the department would be approved and announced soon.
Reports from capitals ahead of the London world economic conference show nations backing the removal of artificial restrictions on currency exchanges and quotas. Sweden, Belgium, Iran, and Spain push for freer trade while Litvinov’s Soviet delegation arrives to promote swift agree ments. Brazil aims to open coffee markets and reduce barriers.
Movie Mirror gives The Animal Kingdom a double check rating praising its beautifully acted cast Leslie Howard Ann Harding Myrna Loy and William Gargan The plot centers on a man leaving his beloved to wed another before realizing his mistake The film showcases deep heart-interest striking screen passages and features Jargon as a punch drunk butler, opening the RKO Roxy theatre in Radio City and listing Opera as the feature.
At the 25th Southern Hotel Association convention in White Sulphur Springs Ernest N. Smith of Washington urged hotels to promote the South’s history and romance to travelers. He warned ship lines offer lower rates but the travel draw is regional sights, urging more aggressive advertising to lure patrons.
A fifth loan from RFC funds for West Virginia Taylor County welfare projects was approved. Captain W H Arnold announced the move and said the amount is not yet known, likely below local officials' estimate. Welfare workers remain idle as funds on hand to meet payrolls are exhausted. the loan aims to cover this month’s welfare payrolls.
The complete substitute for the house plan of taxation to finance 3.3 million dollars in public works sections of the industrial recovery bill was laid before the Senate finance committee by Chairman Harrison. It would raise 227 million dollars, strengthen the law against private bankers and partnerships, and include a half cent per gallon increase in the gasoline tax. During the Century of Progress exposition, over 100,000 people applied for jobs.
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