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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1933
Page
2
Jelly Bear suspects hidden silver behind rocks in a cave after a party distraction. Top Notch visits a farm, questions hens and roosters about strangers and thefts, hoping locals provide clues. An old gray rooster adds a final important remark as Top Notch departs.
Hall of Fame pitcher Grover Cleveland Alexander tours with the House of David Bearded Beauties, noting young fans now chase football and Olympic dreams. He recalls past farm boys who loved baseball, contrasts salaries and attitudes, and laments shrinking interest in the sport among nationwide bush league territories.
In San Jose on June 16 two autopsy doctors testifying at the preliminary hearing of Stanford University press executive David A. Lamson said his wife died from three skull fractures caused by blunt force. The courtroom was crowded as the state began its murder case against the 30 year old defendant. The physicians were Dr. Milton Saier and Dr. Blake Wilbur, son of Stanford president Ray Lyman Wilbur.
Dr. Saier testified the injuries included fractures and three cross lacerations on the head with several bruises. Mrs. Lamson, 27, a YWCA secretary, was found dead in a bathtub. The state accuses her husband of delivering the fatal blows while the defense cites an accidental fall.
A three year old Johnny struggles to button his coat with many mistakes. The mother scolds and corrects, then reapplies the buttons. The scene illustrates why patient guidance and praise matter in early training rather than immediate correction. The piece comments on differing teaching approaches and the value of independence.
Norton, Virginia June 18 two men charged with assaulting and robbing Bradley Baker, a crippled miner, of between five and six thousand dollars, were served on Cohen Boggs, Pound restaurant owner, and Fleetwood Greear. Greear escaped as officers tried to take him to Wise. none of the money recovered. Boggs refused to discuss the case. An examination will be made of Boggs finger to see how the wound happened. Baker said he bit one assailant during the home invasion.
Nashville announces a five year drive by the Southern Baptist Convention to retire six million dollars in debt through a hundred thousand club. Dr. Frank Tripp of St Joseph Missouri is named campaign head and will base operations in St Joseph with a nationwide enlistment aiming to raise one point two million dollars per year.
Morgantown June 15 Mrs Mary Ann Shaffer 89 member of a pioneer family and mother of County Commissioner James Shaffer is dead. She is survived by 49 grandchildren 59 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Funeral services will be held today.
Public notice announces the opening of New Philippi Hospital on June 22. It outlines inspection dates for the new $100,000 Myers Clinic and details related to the proposed amendment process and voting instructions for ratification of the 21st Amendment.
A compilation lists opponents of a proposed ratification amendment and highlights the plan to repeal the 18th Amendment. It also reports the June opening of a new $100,000 Meyers hospital in Philippi with four stories, two wings, and fifty beds, detailing facilities, staff, and the Meyers family.
Charleston reports Governor Kump requests resignations from three Republican school board members as part of a government reorganization plan. O. Jay Fleming has already resigned. responses from Lenna Lowe Yost and J. H. Gorby are awaited. New appointments include Charles G. Gain and W. S. Roberts to fill unexpired terms.
The term of the board ending June 30 1937 will include Bernard McLaugherty of Bluefield as the only old member whose resignation was not requested. He will serve alongside those named to replace the three resignations. No indication has been given as to who the governor will appoint to the three posts.
John G. Anderson, a leading golf player and authority for a quarter century, died in Columbus, Ohio after a month long illness. He was a prolific writer on golf and won 53 golf championships including the Massachusetts state intercollegiate Metropolitan and French national amateur titles. He was runner up for the United States amateur title in 1913 and 1915.
Los Angeles June 16 A sheriff declares sale of Gloria Swanson household furnishings and equipment at public auction next Thursday morning after a writ of execution from the county clerk. The writ enforces a superior court judgment for 7625.88 in favor of W Jay Saylor Ltd PEPE dealers.
An heir greeted film actress Windsor upon her arrival in New York with a hug and kiss. The actress had no comment on the possibility of a wing. Associated Press dispatch.
Kansas City Kans June 16 Federal Judge John C Pollock denied an injunction sought by a Wichita firm against state officials regarding sale of beer. Hundreds of retailers planned to introduce 3.2 beer in Kansas and brewers awaited a ruling to push beer into the state.
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