Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Grafton Sentinel in Grafton, West Virginia

We have 4,406,298 pages in West Virginia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

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!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1934

Page

2

Well Rescue From Well In Curious Family Tale

The rope breaks during a shared mishap as Jupiter smiles from a well and asks for help. Willy Nilly and Honey Bear coordinate with Mily Nilly and Rip to lower food, sending a honey comb to the stranded figure. Jupiter gratefully eats, while siblings discuss rest and recovery. A teaser notes a science feature on sleep in The American Weekly June 10 edition.

Jupiter Hans Willy Nilly Honey Bear Willy Willy Rip American Weekly Baltimore Sunday American Newsdealer Newsboy

NRA celebrates first anniversary in Charleston guests named

West Virginia NRA state director F Witcher McCullough invites bordering states officials to join a June 16 Charleston celebration marking the NRA’s first anniversary and the state birthday. Brigadier General Benedict Crowell of Ohio accepts the invitation to attend.

Charleston National Recovery Administration West Virginia F. Witcher McCullough NRA Benedict Crowell Cleveland Ohio Woodrow Wilson McCullough General Crowell The Crowell and Little], Construction Company

Puff y and Whiffy and Friend At Farmhouse Bend

Puffy and Whiffy wander with their friend Who to a farmhouse near a bend. A farmer offers corn to munch and a shed to sleep in when rain arrives.

Epilepsy Inherited Can It Be Cured Booklet Offer

A free booklet from the Educational Division at 545 Fifth Ave New York presents opinions on whether epilepsy is inherited and if it can be cured. Readers may obtain the publication by writing to Dept. 660 in New York.

Cea Educational Division Fifth Ave New York N. Y

West Point Cadets to Receive Commissions

West Point cadets from forty four states three territories and one foreign country will graduate from the United States Military Academy on June 12 Newton D Baker former secretary of war will address the class and present diplomas and commissions as second lieutenants West Virginia graduates include Howard M Batson Jr and Karl T Gould both listed with hometowns and addresses

West Point United Sates Military Academy Newton D. Baker West Virginia Howard M. Batson Jr. Manington Karl T. Gould Twenty-eighth Street Huntington

Marion Skaggs and Lodge Officers Install After Election

Marion Skaggs presided as officers including Charis Corbin minister of the second veil and Frank Wolfe master of the first veil as J B Leamon tiler J B Bradford chaplain B F Poe and Charles Payne succeeded James State Srds high priest in the election followed by installation of most new officers with three to be installed at a forthcoming circular meeting a banquet to follow the ceremonial time noted

Charis Corbin Frank Wolfe J. B. Leamon J. B. Bradford B. F. Poe Charles Payne Skaggs James State

Blind Maimed Man Recalls Restaurant Shooting

McCormick told reporters last night he believed his wife was near a coffee steamer when he raised a gun and fired in that direction after hearing her voice. He described lasting vision loss from a mine accident and said friends helped him reach a restaurant he once visited.

Citizens elect town officials in Glendale biennial vote

Carrigan Moundsville reports Glendale voters elected a town recorder and five councilmen. Wallace H. Smith, former mayor, was chosen mayor again, defeating Walter F. Burgess by 285 to 122 in yesterday's election.

Carrigan

Civil Service to Certify Top Three for Postmaster Nomination

The Civil Service Commission will certify the three highest qualified eligibles for postmaster nominations, under an executive order. Applicants face age and physical condition limits, must pass scholastic tests, and be vetted by business and professional community members. Presidential postmasters are not in the classified service.

Civil Service Commission Senate

Post Office Examinations In Tunnelton For Civil Service

Examination notices issued for positions at the Fepps post office and related certifying actions by the United States Civil Service Commission. The Tunnelton salary is $1,700 per year.

Fepps United States Civil Service Commission Washington, D. C Tunnelton

Parsons crash details reveal engagement and jail hold

Bragg faces accessory charges after a deadly Saturday night crash near Parsons. Interviews with Miss Triplett and Bragg are refused. The pair were walking home when the collision killed Hehle and injured Montall Duke Hull. Bragg had claimed responsibility for driving the death car.

Bragg Mary Brage Tam Miss Triplett Hehle Montall “Duke” Hull Parsons

Devine Given athletic field work progress update

The Devine Given project advances at the high school with dressing rooms on track for late duties and main floor ready before basketball season. Basement and swimming pool to follow as work includes tiling drainage grading and concrete seating under welfare labor to create a premier regional athletic facility.

Shriver

Farley Will Continue as Democratic Leader, Aide Says

Democrats view James Farley as a strong leader and predictive factor for party strength in November. They see Roosevelt as a potential future chairman and expect primary votes to guide the choice. Some lawmakers note the president’s Pacific Coast trip could influence Farley’s continued role.

Farley Rooseyan Gui Roosevelt Pacific Coast Hiaweii

Fred Hall conduct file details altercation at garage

The report describes an altercation involving Fred Hall at a garage where an auto mechanic asked Hall to obtain liquor. Hall allegedly refused, the dispute escalated with remarks from Holt and Corrothers, culminating in a brief, non injurious exchange and later continuation of the matter.

Hall Wells Holt Corrothers Carruthers

Hall and Carruthers Fight Ends in Fatal Blows

In Dalton a jury heard that Hall used an auto spring on Carruthers after a clash at a garage. Prosecution argued first degree murder while defense claimed self defense. Medical and witness testimony described multiple blows and a fatal head wound, with Hall arrested later that night.

Carrothers Hall Holt Taylor George W. Taylor George Philippi Mr. George Carruthers Dalton Garage J. A.kimble Corrothers City Hospital Dr. Kimble Corruthers Kimble Henderson Wallace Henderson Dalton Hender Sof Warake John C. Carruthers Chief Henderson Fred Hall Wallace John Bond Latrobe Street Claude ‘Cannon State Road Commission Cannon Cinnoh Corral N. Rosier Barrett

Youthful Bandit Captured Near Nashville Indiana

Seymour Ind June 6 Word from Sheriff Meredith K Stewart reports Toots Lang one of three young bandits tied to the deputy sheriff slaying and a Seymour policeman wounding has been captured this morning in an orchard six miles west of Nashville Ind The arrest follows earlier reports of the trio’s involvement in the case

Seymour, Ind Meredith K. Stewart Toots” Lang Seymour Nashville Ind

Tydings Offers New Plan to Settle War Debt Row

Washington June 5 A resolution by Senator Tydings Democrats Maryland proposes the President negotiate with foreign war debtors a settlement on a lump sum and final basis aim to settle outstanding wartime debts. The measure signals a formal move to curb long standing international financial obligations.

Tydings Washington Dem. Md

Marks Freed by Jury In Flemington Robbery Case

Woodrow Marks aged 22 from Flemington was found not guilty in Taylor county circuit court of robbing the Stannard Supply Company store last April. Howard Hart, 22, also of Flemington, faced charges of breaking into the same store and taking merchandise worth hundreds of dollars. A night watchman had identified Hart and Marks leaving the store with sacks. The defense argued misidentification due to darkness and distance.

Woodrow Marks Flemington Taylor County Stannard Supply Company Marks Howard ‘Hart Howard Hart

Marks Denied Bond in Flemington Drug Store Robbery Case

Marks, who claimed he was near the store at the time of the robbery, was represented in court by Attorney Eugene Merville. Hart remains indicted for the Flemington R. D. drug store robbery.

Marks Eugene Merville Hart Flemington

Swanson Approves Plan to Build 24 Ships in Vinson Act Push

Secretary Swanson today approves plans to build 24 ships under the Vinson act. Government officials outline a rapid construction program to bolster naval strength with Raval construction under wartime priorities.

Washington Swanson Appy

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sarees Mily Nilly Notch Kingwood John Pulowsky Walter Pulowsky Cascade Masontown Pulowsky Aluntington Madeline Clyde Morris Marshall College Miss Morris Student Union Smith H. M.1 Stewart Charles E. Carrigan West Virginia State Republican Committee Buckhannon Robert F. Gerkin Opt. D. Optometrist Jarrett Berkeley Run Springs Berkley Run Springs R. D Simpson Run Springs Box Simpson, W. Va Servicer aAme Rightmire Marion Skaggs Devine Given Baggone Barney Rots Grinking Vivian Vernonge Rath Mann Jimmy McLarin York Ready For Poughkeepsie Regatta Husky University of Washington PoughNe Bob White Olaf Johnson Ed. Moore Wiibu Frank Marotich Bob Snider Walter Raney Ed Argerainger Harvey Love T! Ls Hudson Poughkeepsie Associated Press Weily Beaner Beaner James Richard Robinson Barrett Street Hesingiap Young Henry A. Wallace Center Homer Leroy Shantz University of Arizona Tucson B. B.moeur Wallace Andstident Shantz Associated Presa Atlanti City Philadelphia Gratton Atlantic City Union Brokerage Mae
Search Courier

Search the Grafton Sentinel Today with a Free Trial

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.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Grafton Sentinel?

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!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication