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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1931

Page

6

Belief of Slain Girl Found in Quarry Mystery

UP reports a 17 year old girl Thelma Woods disappeared May 30 after attending a dance. Her bound body was found in a quarry, weight by a 30 pound stone, with bruising. An escort, Truesdale, 20, from Elida, also missing, linked to the case. Officials pumped water from the quarry and used dynamite in attempts to recover bodies as coroner prepared to determine exact cause.

Thelma Woods Truesdale Elida Was & F

Ordn Plans To Make New Car Near Edgewater

Hackensack Bergen Record reports officials in Edgewater say Ord plans a new stock automobile powered by a diesel motor. The car will undercut current models on price, feature a longer life, be heavier, and use a V-type configuration with six to eight cylinders.

Hackensack

Workman Buried By Well Cave-In

Spokane, June 13. Workmen digging a well in Spokane were buried beneath 20 feet of cover and gravel in a cave-in. Carl Johnson, 45, was trapped and authorities hoped to reach him today though chances were slim. Rescue efforts continued through the night with diggers and carpenters aiding the effort.

Spokane Wash Carl Johnson

Rescuers Free Carlson Brother After Well Cave-In

A gravel filled well space proved unstable as rescuers had to shore the sides while Johnson and his brother Victor dug to a 54 foot depth. Carl lay at the bottom when the gravel caved in triggering the rescue attempt.

Vietlin Johnson Victor Carl

Color playing large part in beach apparels this summer

New York in June reports color taking a key role in beach wear as women explore bold contrasts and vivid tones. Monotone outfits fade as dresses, gowns, and bathing suits embrace bright fabrics, contrasting trims, and varied textures to accent individuality.

New York Joseph's Jersey

Verdict in favor of Mrs England in knottsville case

The jury awarded Mrs. Cora England $1,627 against Mrs. Mareilla McGee for money she spent while fixing a house on Knottsville road in Millerville to inherit it. The two day trial ended after jurors deliberated late yesterday.

Cora England Mareilla M. McGee Cour

Man Fined For Posing As Gibbons

A Camden man was fined 100 dollars or three months in jail for posing as Floyd Gibbons, the former war correspondent. Henry McMillan Luellwitz of Los Angeles admitted using the Gibbons name after authorities noted he wore a patch over his right eye, unlike Gibbons who wears one over the left. He had stayed at New York hotels under the name Gibbons and flew from Newark to Camden aboard a plane whose hire of ninety dollars was still pending payment.

Camden Yosterday Floyd Gibbons Henry McMillan Luellwitz Los Angeles Gibbons Luellwitz New York Newark

Ten Bus Lines列表与运营点

Cleveland、Missouri Pacific Transportation Company、St Louis、Pacific Greyhound Lines、San Francisco、Tri-State Transit Company、Shreveport Interstate Transit Company、Omaha、Pickwick Greyhound Lines Kansas City等多地运营点列出。

Cleveland Missouri Pacific Transportation Company St. Loouis Pacific -Greyhound Lines San Francisco Tri-State Transit Company Shreveport Interstate Transit Company Omaha Pickwick-Greyhound Lines Kansas City

Son of Fleming Lucas Killed in Denver Accident

Robert Lucas 14 of Denver died in a likely accidental shooting Friday while living with his parents. The former Grafton resident was born in Denver and was the nephew of Minnie Lucas Coppage of Lairmont. Details were not learn ed.

Grafton Robert Lucas Fleming A. [Eeds Denver Colorado Fleming Lucas Robert Minnie Lucas Coppage Lairmont

Paul Doumer Becomes President of Third French Republic

Paris June 18 Paul Doumer, aged 74, is elected president succeeding Gaston Doumergue. Escorted by cavalry Premier Laval brings Doumer to the Petit Luxembourg. Ceremony lasts about 20 minutes as Doumer is sworn in and the grand master insignia placed. He visits the Arc de Triomphe tomb of the unknown soldier and lights the sacred flame in memory of France’s war dead, including four of his sons.

Paris Paul Doumer Gaston Doumergue Laval Petit Luxembourg Palace White House Doumergue Senate Chamber Doumer Dubail Legion of Honor France

Leader of Bootleg Band Surrenders in Mississippi

Booneville Mississippi June 13 Roney Eaton leader of a bootleg band surrendered with two companions after state troops entered the hunt for the deputy U S marshal slaying that sparked a large manhunt. More than 200 men including 115 National Guardsmen joined the search through backwoods hills for Eaton his brother Clovis and cousin Edgar Eaton.

Booneville Miss Roney Eaton United States Quirshal National Rouey Eaton

Kangaroo Mother and Young Size Comparison

A natural fact contrasts the mother kangaroo with her joey. The mother stands over five feet tall and weighs about 209 pounds, while the newborn joey is just over an inch long and weighs less than a mouse.

Eighty Boys and Girls Enroll in Vacation Church School

About eighty students from multiple city denominations attend the vacation church school at First Presbyterian Church this week and next. Eight teachers guide classes from age 4 to 14, with a Sunday June 21 commencement likely. Activities include Bible study, prayers, songs, and craft work, with a non secular, non sectarian aim.

Vacation Church First Presbyterian Church F. J. Turvander Louise Marjorie Shingleton Hilly Fisher Valmin Cather Tufvander Florence Hamilton — Wilkinson Russell Matthews Tufvender Vivo Cheses Presbyterian Church Christy

Miners Strike Sparks Belmont County Unrest

Belmont county miners faced a tense day as 1,200 workers in Belmont and Jefferson counties planned new drives under armed deputy watch. Proclamations urged citizens to aid authorities after mines closed and picketing escalated, with organizers rallying at the New Lafferty mine of the M. A. Hanna coal company.

Belmont County Hanna Company St. Clairsville Ohio East Howard Duff Paul Waddell Robert S. Haubnich Ohio National Guard Frank D. Henderson Punty National Miners Union Belmont Jefferson Counties Lafferty M. A. Hanna Coal Company Robert Ha

Miners Clash as Demonstration Roils Western Pa Town

Pittsburgh and western Pennsylvania mine workers, on strike for better pay and hours, clashed with a crowd stoning immigrant workers returning from Kinloch. Officials reported injuries but no serious harm as authorities moved to restore order. Union leaders pursue hunger protests on Washington and seek talks with Governor Pinchot amid tentative local agreements.

Aidh Ohio National Guards Col Haubrich Paul V. Waddell George White Waddell Howard Duff Mer Pittsburgh New Kensington Valley Camp Coal Company Kinloch Pennsylvania National Miners’ Union Washington, I Frank Borich Isows Ilinois State Capitol Springfield Pinchot Phillip Murray United Mine Workers of America Harrisburg National Miners' ‘Union Gifford Pinchot Murray Samuel Pursglove Pittsburgh Teminal

Strike spreads in Harrison Barbour and Taylor counties

Union officials said about 9,000 men were on strike in the area while company officials estimated roughly 2,000 workers participating. The quiet day followed tense negotiations and shows the scale of the dispute across the three counties.

Creighton Company United‘Mine Teack Pitts Coal Company Dixon Ming James Boyd John Ciewalski Harrison, Barbour and Taylor County

Mrs Malone Hosts Bridge Party At East Main Street

Mrs. Fred Malone of East Main Street entertained many friends at a bridge party last evening. Tables set for three games with spring colored score pads. prize awarded to Mrs. L. J. Stover for high score. Refreshments served by Mrs. Malone with help from Miss Marialvena Malone and Miss Lane Evelyn Kinney. Guests included Mrs. Joby Donaldson and others.

Fred Malone East Mainstreve L. J. Stover Lane Evelyn Kinney Joby Donaldson Ralph Kunst D. G. Kunst Kate Koelz F. F. K. Roof Glen Bord John Tucker Paul Williamson Charleston W. G. Robey

Former West Virginia Lawyer Sentenced to Life in Sing Sing

Clarence Mason, 51, once a Harrisville attorney, was convicted as a fourth offender and received a life term at Sing Sing by Judge Joseph E. Corrigan under the Raumes law. Over 15 years he faced felonies in New York City Milwaukee Columbus and Fort Worth. His last conviction involved forging attorney Thomas J. Davis name to a telecaram for a $1,000 transfer from People’s Bank of Harrisville to New York.

New York Clarence Mason Harrisville W. Va Sing Sing Joseph E. Corrigan New York City Milwaukee Columbus Fort Worth Thomas J. Davis Telecam People’s Bank of

Courts adjourn merger hearing to July 13 in Youngstown

In Youngstown Ohio on June 12 the common pleas court continued hearings on the Bethlehem Steel and Youngstown Sheet and Tube merger. Opposing counsel requested more time as 22 lawsuits seek to fix value on Sheet and Tube stock, which voted against the merger. Sheet and Tube counsel agreed to postpone. Separately a French scientist reports successful extraction of rare gas xenon from air at a ratio of one part in ten million.

Youngstown Bethlehem Steel Corporation Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company Common Pleas Court Sheet and Tube

Baseball scores update from AP with early games

National New York 0 Pittsburg 0 in first inning. American Chicago 1 New York 2 in second. Detroit 0 Boston 0 in second. St Louis 2 Philadelphia 10 in eighth. Other games not started.

Associated Press National New York Pittsburg Chicago Detroit Boston St. Louis Philadelphia

West Virginia closed championship final set in singles

Sam Cohn of Charleston and Beckley and W F Arkle of Wheeling won their semi finals in the men's singles to advance to the final round. They were among the players contesting the WV closed championship matches held today.

Charleston W. Way Sam Cohn Beckley Wheeling West Virginia

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