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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1934
Page
5
Led by Mel Ott with six RBIs on two homers and a single, the New York Giants slugged past the Chicago Cubs 12 to 7 to extend their road streak to four wins in nine games on the trip. The Cubs dropped their eighth in 12 at Wrigley Field.
Washington June 21 The deficiency act clears a $15 000 000 building program for seven West Virginia cities to receive new federal offices. Charleston Wheeling Huntington Bluefield Weirton Logan and Parkersburg would get postoffice and courthouse or courthouse projects with costs ranging from 3 000 to 625 000 dollars. The treasury and postmaster general will select from already authorized projects lacking funding. Total costs exceed 85 million dollars, and passage does not guarantee any single project.
Navigation interests have been advised by Major W D Styer Army engineer that dams on the Ohio Allegheny and Monongahela are equipped to preserve water supply during the low water season so shipping may continue uninterrupted. Preparations enable storage of water for municipal and factory use while allowing navigation to continue.
Residents debate control of the Maple Avenue tennis court built by the Womans Club of Grafton and repaired by transient workers. The club may retain jurisdiction or transfer duties to local relief groups as players, young and old, question ongoing upkeep and access. A Twilight League schedule reorganization is planned, with a revised lineup to be published later this week.
Fairmont hosts the first state collegiate basketball tournament next winter following a Charleston conference decision. About 13 colleges are expected to participate, with Jasper H. Colebank of Fairmont College directing the event. The tentative list includes Davis-Elkins Wesleyan Marshall and others.
Behind pitcher Keener and Garrell, Fetterman defeated Maple Avenue 8 to 5 at Fetterman Park. The game saw 18 hits and a midway 5-5 tie before Fetterman pulled ahead in the sixth. Keener struck out six in the final two innings as Fetterman prepares to face Preston team in Kingwood.
Beaumont played its typical strong game at the Athletic Field defeating Carr China 1 in a Teen League clash. A late inning batting spree by Beaumont produced three runs, aided by superior fielding, as the first two innings were loosely played. A Twilight League meeting is set for Monday at 7:30 PM on the Athletic Field with managers players and league president Bill Williams urged to attend.
x Evans batted for V Jackson in the fourth, Warne batted for R Jackson in the fifth, Peronka y batted for C McDaniel in the fifth. Sacrifice hits Keener Hall and Greathouse. Two base hits Robinson Jaco N Shriver and Deets. Base on balls Keener 2 Garrell 1. Umpires Williams and Trader.
Charleston attorney Robert E. McCabe announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for U S representative from the sixth district. He will oppose incumbent Democrat Joe Smith of Beckley seeking reelection.
The record lists Glenville, Salem, Bethany, West Liberty, Potomac, Shepherd, New River, Concord, Morris Harvey and Fairmont as part of a regional grouping of higher education institutions.
Philippi June 21 Mary Ann Smith tenth birthday party held at home of Mr and Mrs L Owen Smith on Glade Avenue with games and refreshments. A list of guests includes Joan Grimm Francis Jane Grimm Virginia Lindsey and many others. First year high school students in Philippi and Belington schools must enroll Tuesday June 26. Principal O J Woodford of Philippi announced details.
Enrollment at the local high schools starts at 2 o clock to accommodate early enrollment for vocational agriculture and home economics beginning July 1 in Philippi and Belington. Eighth grade graduates are asked to report to their respective schools, except Philippi graduates who enrolled at year end. A. S. Hawkins of Philippi district deputy grand master visited Thomas Lodge last night with Ralph Thornhill and W. D. Sturm.
Gregory Jameson a Brownton boy suffered a broken leg a sprained ankle and forehead cuts when struck on the highway near his home last midnight. He recalls only a blue sports roadster and cannot provide license numbers. He is recovering at his parents home, Mr and Mrs Thomas Jameson.
Puzzle shows across clues and scattered phrases about river, chieftain, silkworm, sea birds, and various cryptic terms. Readable items hint at a historic crossword page with incomplete entries and scrambled letters, featuring references to geography, occupation notes, and miscellaneous definitions.
The article mocks the NRA leadership in Washington describing it as a chaotic assembly of so called experts and noisy supporters. The writer urges placing business executives with real business stakes in charge to avoid the organization ending up in the ash can.
New York at Chicago and Brooklyn at St. Louis headline a full American League schedule. Philadelphia faces Cincinnati, while Boston meets a bisbarch in a noted cross league pairing.
Beaumont police detained fugitive W A Elias Crowley fifty at a federal center after nine years on the run. He previously escaped Huntsville prison in 1925 to visit his dying mother, serving a ten year sentence from Fort Worth for robbery with firearms. He stated he has a fourteen year old son and an ex-wife in Carreville Tennessee.
A new drinking fountain was installed today by the West Penn Company in the county building after an order from the county. The feature is expected to attract many visitors this summer, with the courthouse anticipated as a popular spot for thirsty residents.
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