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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1937
Page
2
Tetu Zumato, an orphan from Japan, joins the Jack Hoxie Circus tour for Friday June 18 appearances. Adopted by the Orton family, she wowed audiences with eight to ten acrobatic feats though the management schedules her to perform only up to three times per show.
Sheriff West reports the body of the season's first river victim remains under the falls. Divers and volunteers searched a rough river bed with grappling hooks and two boats but high water thwarted progress. Thirteen sticks of dynamite were used to shift the body, but authorities plan to renew the hunt once water levels fall.
A dense list of radio broadcasts across networks from 6:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. EST, featuring NBC CBS and local stations. Acts include orchestras, ventriloquists, dramas, violinists, quartets, and variety shows with names such as Amos ’n’ Andy, Lum and Abner, Ben Bernie, Wayne King, Jolson, and many others listed with times and program titles.
Newly appointed Police Civil Service board has not met yet. Herman L Potts owner of Love Drug company store says he will confer with two fellow members on an early organization meeting. Paul E Malone owner of Grafton Drug and Chemical company named as the third member. Clyde Hardman named as city policeman representative. Examinations to be held soon after organization for all officers and candidates except those with four years service. Chief A E Lockard is not under civil service.
Photo shows Amelia Harhart Putnam in Caripito Venezuela during her attempted round the world flight. She later completed a South Atlantic crossing to Africa, marking a major milestone in her aviation career.
PHILIPPI June 15 Hubert Newman 23 was paroled for five years and placed under 200 bond by Judge Herbert W. Dent after changing a felony plea from not guilty to guilty. John Henry Mayle 17 and Sam Norris 17 pleaded guilty to chicken theft and were sentenced to the colored reformatory at Lakin West Virginia until age 21. Evidence in the state trial against J G McPherson for assault will be heard today.
Hastings Nebraska June 15 a real estate dealer Verne C Magnuson spoke earnestly to a former prospect who wandered away with a rifle. As Magnuson drove off another shot rang out leaving him pale and crying for a doctor. He pressed his shirt to a wound and revealed it was ink stained not blood as his companion rushed him to care.
In a Pleasant district raid near the Barbour Taylor county line on Sunday night Sheriff Joe N Forman Sergeant H D Ancell and Trooper W L Pratt found 400 gallons of mash and 600 pounds of sugar in a wooded area. No still or persons were present and no arrests were made. The mash was destroyed and the sugar confiscated.
Funeral services planned Wednesday for James E. Kavanaugh 60 a glass manufacturer who spent 35 years with the New Martinsville Glass Company in New Martinsville.
Notice from Ellers' Taxi and Transfer and Dependable Taxi Service. Service advertised includes hauling and moving. Contact phone 811 and residence 895 M. Availability referenced for June and July 7.
SALT LAKE CITY June 15 A pair of black shoes size 24 was presented to Joseph L. Taylor Los Angeles chief of detectives and retiring president of the International Footprint Association by convention attendees. Officers joked about thieves while noting Taylor as a target.
Miss Olive Morgan age 80, a prominent Fairmont resident, died at her brother in law and sister Dr and Mrs E N Eddy home after a four month illness.
Wellsburg mourns as George W. McCord, 82, former Brooke County clerk, civil engineer, and two term legislator, passes away. He taught school and served in the legislature, leaving a legacy in local public service.
Huntington council approves earmarking 100000 in the new budget as the citys share of proposed WPA projects for the coming year.
Gillette Wyoming June 15 The Gillette American Legion post found wild steers scarce when it sought as in past years to borrow some for its fourth of July rodeo. The fact a steer loses about 20 pounds a day during a rodeo might limit supply and raise concerns for organizers.
A promotional note describes The Gren Spotlight as a Hollywood focused section with photos of glamorous screen stars and movie information, advertised as a regular Baltimore Sun American distribution available at local news dealers.
Advertisement for Royal Typewriter Agency Clyde S Holt Co at 313 Adams Street Fairmont offers standard and portable typewriters with after sale service for purchases in the US and reminder to seek service if buying elsewhere. Contact via phone 480 for Fairmont sales and service.
Ranchers decline to lend their animals, a legionnaire warns of wild steers for the show. The legionnaire purchased a carload of stock, signaling tensions over borrowed livestock and exhibition needs.
A fragmented reminiscence shows Muggs and Skeeter proposing a radio style announcing system to reveal events to fans. They discuss gathering the kids and playing the game with crowd approval, sensing a breakthrough moment.
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