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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1932
Page
4
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The Republican convention in Chicago solidified Herbert Hoover as the presidential nominee with near unanimous support, while Curtis was chosen as running mate. The piece defends Hoover's record amid economic collapse and argues the party should stand by his leadership rather than risk change. It notes Democratic leaders acknowledge external economic forces, not Hoover alone, caused the downturn. The article also praises Hoover’s experience and warns against replacing him midstream, with Curtis seen as a strong, popular choice for vice president.
The sudden death of Guy D. Haymond yesterday stunned the town. He was a lifelong resident, active in business and public life, and held in high esteem by neighbors and colleagues across the county. The notice also references a controversial health update about Aimee Semple McPherson Hutton, noting her illness and restricted contact with her husband.
A fragment discusses a brilliant woman who built a religious movement and later falls ill, reflecting on religion, fate, and the laws of the Creator. It then shifts to boxing economics, noting ticket prices from 23 dollars down to 2.80 and questioning why championship fights command such high costs compared with opera or theater.
A Clarkettstyped tribute notes Samuel Insull rose from humble origins to lead a vast American empire of industry and finance. Now 73, he faces receivership, debt and a modest pension as his fortune collapses, signaling an era ending and a shift from expansion to contraction in the nation.
In New York officials announce price reductions for the heavyweight bout featuring Max Behmeline and Jack Sharkey at Madison Square Garden on June 21. Managers reportedly fear the so called day of the million dollar fate has passed as ticket prices drop to attract buyers.
The Clarksburg Exponent notes an appeal after eight men convicted of kidnapping for ransom seek reversal. Lawyers argue feloniously should appear in all counts, though omission in one count allegedly affects fairness little. The ruling may hinge on a narrow legal technicality rather than trial rights.
Grace Morrison Poole of Brockton Massachusetts was elected president of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs succeeding Mrs John F Sippel of Baltimore. She was unannounced and the report notes her role as lecturer and traveler.
Major Chamberlain of the state Salvation Army headquarters in Charleston will be in Grafton Sunday for a regulation visit. Local Captain W. H. Arnold announced the plan this morning. The major will address the company at the Army cite.
President Hoover and Vice President Curtis posed for cameras after a cabinet meeting on the White House south lawn. Secretary Mills, just back from Chicago, conferred briefly with the president before the picture sessions began.
New York reports that Russian oil industry representatives were not invited to the international oil conference opening in Paris June 29. Romanian delegates and spokesmen for American British and Dutch firms are listed as participants, contrary to earlier expectations that Russians would attend.
The prompt fragment references Senate debates on a bonus bill, economy conferees seeking agreement on a federal savings plan, and a banking committee resuming a stock exchange inquiry. It notes House action on a Cochran kidnapping bill and Shannon committee investigation into government competition with business.
White Sulphur Springs June 17 V E Chenea of New York told the Society of Automotive Engineers that closer linking of the Americas by air routes is expected. The talk also covered vapors pressure of automotive fuels and the use of aerodynamics in motor car design.
Secretary of State Henry L. Stimson praised the Republican prohibition plank in a radio address, calling it well founded and fully logical. He rejected Senator Bingham’s repeal proposal as an impatient demand to undo thirteen years of prohibition and urged careful disentangling of gains and evils.
New York June 17 A victory fund caucus will gather the victory campaign chairmen from forty eight states to report totals toward the Democratic party's 1 5 million preparedness fund In Chicago June 24 three days before the national convention John W Davis will preside John J Raskob and Joe Shouse will be principal speakers The Democratic national committee will also meet to finalize convention plans on the same day.
Pittsburgh June 17 John O Toole forty wagered he could swim the Allegheny River with his hands tied and lose. He rolled off the Sixth Street Bridge rail with a rope tied and swam about eighty feet before sinking. He vanished and later the body was recovered.
A twelve year old girl was arrested in Charleston on June 17 for stealing flowers from graves and selling them house to house. She admitted the theft and was placed on probation by Juvenile Court Judge Morgan Owen.
Mrs. Foster H. Bain known as the flying grandmother believes more grandmothers should fly. She spoke during a stopover en route by air from Newark New Jersey to a university class reunion at Madison Wisconsin, noting older women have leisure and often no dependents.
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