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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1932
Page
2
A ten year old boy, constantly with his mother, shows dullness and lack of schooling interest yet a sharp mind when given time. Despite athletic gear and lessons, he remains sedentary, craving maternal attention. Experts say only a mother son separation can spur normal development.
Radio program listings by network with time stamps Eastern Standard Time, naming shows, orchestras, and hosts from NBC WEAF CBS WABC and NBC WJZ networks including The Goldbergs Sanderson and Crumit Ed Wynn Kate Smith Amos n Andy and Regimentalists Chorus among others scheduled through late evening slots.
Edgar C. Lawson state auditor and ex officio state insurance commissioner spoke at the 33rd annual West Virginia association of insurance agents banquet in Elkins. H. H. Keim opened the meeting, which will close today, with remarks from mayors R. T. Devan Charleston and A. M. Fredlock Wins, and other officials.
Martinsburg resident John Henry Meyers 58 a Spanish-American War veteran was found dead beneath a tree on the city outskirts. Coroner H G Tomkin attributed the death to excessive alcohol use. pension papers show an increase from 12 to 35 dollars monthly.
In Wheeling on June 7 two men, W. M. Lewis a local painter and John Gdula, ended their lives. Lewis drowned in the Ohio River and a coroner’s verdict of death by own action was recorded. Five hours later Gdula hanged himself in his apartment, leaving a widow and two daughters.
The article promotes five day tours to the National Capital including railroad, hotel, and sightseeing for a low price. It notes an alternative cheaper option with reduced round trip railroad tickets to Washington for 10 days at 10 dollars 20 cents or to Baltimore at 12 dollars 10 cents.
In Charleston on June 7, hungry West Virginia miners gathering at an amusement park camp met Governor Conley and Kanawha County officials with no funds available for relief. Conley urged disbanding as the marchers face ongoing hunger and private donations sustain them.
In Hilo Hawaii on June 7 1930 a planned descent into Kilauea volcano firepit by contractor H T Konishi aims to recover the bodies of Sylvester Nunes and Margaret Enos. Nunes 20 is believed to have killed his sweetheart then jumped with her body into the pit after spurning his proposal. Coroner's inquest verdict held until recovery attempt proceeds.
Charleston reports dredging of the lower approach to Marmet lock in the Kanawha River began today with the dredge Cincinnati. The new channel will be seven feet deep and 10 feet wide, with completion expected in about six weeks.
Rome June 7 Angleo Sbardellotta says he was chosen by lot to kill Premier Mussolini in a Brussels meeting conspiracy tied to Michele Schirru. He planned to throw a bomb at ceremonies honoring Garibaldi but the plot failed.
Buckhannon June 7 nearly 200 students registered for Wesleyan College summer term. Courses listed include art Bible biology economics education English geography French music philosophy physical education sociology and public streaking.
Sixteen Wallace and Brown youths, members of the Wallace Athletic club, were hosted by Congressman Lynn S. Hornor of Clarksburg on a trip to Washington. The group toured the Capitol, Washingtons Monument, Mount Vernon, the White House and other sights after a camping trip nearby.
Seabury told Hofstadter committee he did not shun action in the Walker case and noted he acted in the Farley matter as a private citizen. He denied discussing the Farley evidence with the committee and prepared a transcript of six weeks of testimony and documents for Governor Roosevelt, with a report likely by Thursday. He rebutted Hastings who claimed Seabury violated the constitution by traveling to Bermuda on public expense, arguing Hastings erred in calling him a public official.
A new receivership suit against Warner Bros. Pictures Inc. was filed in chancery court by Mari pus P. V. Newcastle of New York, following a February dismissal by the same court. The complaint repeats claims of mismanagement and insolvency tying to mortgages and bonds over four million dollars, while Warner Bros. issued a general denial.
Sixteen men and women received diplomas at the 39th commencement of Broaddus College. Dr C Wallace Petty delivered the address as President W W Trent presented the speaker. This was the final class before the merger with Alderson College beginning the fall term. Names include Mary Eleanor Chrislip, Anne Shriver, Audree Mae Powers, Mary Bell Trent, among others from Philippi and surrounding towns.
Elkins on June 7 reports Alex Goldberg, merchant, was elected president of the Elkins Lions Club at the annual meeting last night. Other officers named include Wilbur Knottz as secretary treasurer, Charles Bib as first vice president, Bubi Shahan as second vice president, Leslie Lough as third vice president, Kirkland McKee, Preston Lutz, Dr. Clinton Baker, and John Tolbard as directors, with A. O. Feather as tailtwister.
The Daily Cross Word Puzzle solution for Saturday offers completed grid entries across clues. It showcases common two word phrases and proper nouns found in the puzzle, with answers filling the standard 15 by 15 arrangement.
Charlotte June 7 Senator Cameron Morison dry gradually lost ground to Robert R Reynolds wet as unofficial returns from Saturdays Democratic primary for the United States Senate showed Reynolds leading Morrison in North Carolina. With 1573 of 1821 precincts reporting Reynolds 135264 Morrison 129501. Three other candidates trailed. Second primary between Reynolds and Morrison regarded as certain, due to be held July 2.
Officials in Weston announced arrangements for the first air tour spanning eleven days. The schedule starts in Charleston on June 20 with ceremonies for the new state capitol and ends July 1 at Jackson's Mill with the airport dedication.
Lewis Jefferson Sparks of Elko Ney returns to Wheeling to reunite with his mother, who disappeared when he was nine, after believing she was dead for 15 years. The story notes a ranch destination in the western region as the context for their reunion.
In 1917 he heard that his mother had been killed. Visiting an aged relative in Augusta Kentucky last week Sparks learned his mother was alive in Wheeling and traveled there at once.
Lewis Jefferson Sparks of Elko Nevada returns from a western ranch to Wheeling and is reunited with his mother after 15 years. He believed she was dead since 1917 after her disappearance when he was nine. Sparks learned of her life in Wheeling from an elderly relative in Augusta Kentucky last week. California plum packers cut 1932 pack by twenty percent per state agricultural department.
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