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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1933
Page
2
Rip the Dog bursts into a woodchuck’s hole claiming a right to search over thefts at Willy Nilly’s silver and Top Notch’s store. The woodchuck denies blame, bite injures Rip, and Willy Nilly schemes a later reward notice to resolve the dispute.
The article reflects on how past generations enjoyed spacious outdoor play with dirt, trees, and local companionship, contrasting with modern cramped living and safety concerns that limit a child’s play experience. It notes the shift from abundant play materials to constrained environments affecting development.
Into a distant village the characters locate a live ball game with the crowd buzzing. Tickets are free, drawing Puffy and Rabbit into the scene as they enjoy the unexpected sporting event and its playful atmosphere.
May data show business activity above 1931 levels with the overall index rising. Construction lines approach 1932 volume as indicators suggest summer activity could exceed the usual downtrend due to the federal public works bill boosting demand.
O L Bodenhamer former national commander of the American Legion dies from burns suffered in a gas explosion near Henderson East Texas. The blast occurred as he lit a cigarette in front of R C Cook's home a lease tender he visited about reopening fire wells. Cook also burned badly. The gas pocket was small and nearby wells were unharmed. the closest well lay about 200 yards away. Bodenhamer led the Legion from 1928 to 1930.
Funeral services were held at 2 p m at the residence near Pine Bluff for Benjamin R Lipscomb 65 farmer who died Sunday morning Interment was in Wyatt Odd Fellows cemetery Surviving are son Harry and four daughters including Pearl Sandy Hazel Graham Mary Skinner and Margaret Lipscomb A Bridgeport man and a Grafton Route 6 man were fined for road violations by Magistrate Ona C Jefferys McElroy fined 10 dollars for driving without ownership title Lines fined 1 dollar for driving without a registration card The territorial legislature proposed Grand Coulee dam Alaska has appropriated 225 000000 to create a long lake for aged residents
The article argues parents should supply materials for indoor and small yard play to replace free environment opportunities. It stresses ladders, boxes, sand piles, water play, and creative tools like blocks and clay to stimulate constructive activity amid limited surroundings. A separate note mentions De Costa suing for up to 100,000 dollars for embarrassment, medical bills, and loss of smell after a lobster incident.
Chicago date June 20 reports George De Costa demands 100000 in a superior court filing over a nose tweak claimed during a dinner June 10. A lobster and Nick Cretan are co respondents in the case with a waiter tray test of freshness.
Boston reports Dr. Arthur Stone Dewing, associate professor of finance at Harvard Business School, resigns under fire as a “gold hoarder.” He served 25 years, with resignation accepted May 8 amid a feud with Dean Wallace B. Bonham. The dispute centered on Dewing withdrawing $30,000 in gold from a Cambridge bank before a March bank holiday.
Beckley on June 20 Judge Harley Kilgore ordered a sanity test for Robert Richmond charged with slaying his wife Cora on June 1. It was expected the defense would enter an insanity plea at trial.
Farm agent J. E. Romine from Wheeling notes five reports of deer in Ohio County West Virginia where sightings are uncommon.
A Prisoner at Moundsville wrote a celebratory poem praising West Virginia’s beauty, resources, and people. Governor Gore granted a pardon after the poem appeared in Work and Hope, contrasting state pride with outside mockery and urging respect for the Mountain State.
In Paintsville Kentucky on June 20 Dad Brown 20 Russell Brown 32 were shot to death and Sol Brown 19 critically wounded by hidden snipers as they returned home from work along a path near Bloomington. A posse hunts the snipers with little hope of capture. Sol has a fighting chance of recovery. A separate note cites Dr Edwin A Lee of the University of California on adult learning.
A freak thunder storm in London and nearby districts killed two men who stood under a tree in Epping Forest. A companion was injured as lightning struck. Many houses suffered damaged chimneys and roofs, a stationary tram car was hit, and hail fell across the Thames valley near Richmond with widespread rain.
Charleston reports a new heat wave with 94.5 degrees as a week of low temperatures ends. The scorching conditions worsen discomfort across southern West Virginia communities from June weather.
Governor Eugene Talmadge invoked martial law placing the Georgia highway department and state treasury under military control. Adjutant General Lindley Camp quashed highway board actions, moved Barnett from the highway building, and ordered 15 National Guard troops to secure department premises as civil suits were moved to military courts.
Irene Dunne stars in No Other Woman shown tonight Tuesday and Wednesday at the Opera House. New Movie Magazine lauds her as a five year star with deep heartfelt love portrayal. Also notes new sound system at Brinkman’s and reports on a Teller Alaska orphanage closure and 1933 Jewish and altered Palestine statistics.
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