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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1934
Page
6
Johnstown Pa June 21 David Barry Sr bank president and brother in law of steel magnate Charles M Schwab died at home after an attack of acute indigestion. Barry led First National and Title and Trust Guarantee Company before his conviction last pri.
The banker’s sentence was deferred pending action on a motion for a new trial. He also faced federal charges in Pittsburgh alleging misapplication of about $700,000 and making false reports to the comptroller about First National’s accounts.
County Commissioner Hayes Sapp of Newburg was taken to a Baltimore hospital Tuesday by Dr Fortney. The doctor expects to return to Newburg Thursday. Also reported: the Young Married Woman's Bible Class met Tuesday night at Shake Lee Street. Edith Lang hosted. after devotion, business and games followed with refreshments for members including Mrs James Machamer and others. Kenneth Laren, formerly at Fairmont State Teachers College, returns from a six day trip to Baltimore Washington and New York City visiting his Cumberland sister. Mrs Grimm of Green Springs visits her brother Ben Wolfe, a Newburg leading merchant. Mr and Mrs Morgan Helms moved into the Harry Helms property. Berthey Helms visiting relatives in Grafton.
The article reports a captive pirate freed while aboard a Chinese junk en route to Tientsin. It notes conditions for releasing 19 Chinese prisoners still held, and mentions British prisoners drifted into small boats, later rescued by naval aviators and brought to a British carrier near an American war vessel.
Washington reports a steel sector standoff as management, union leaders, and government agents pursue a compromise. Secretary Perkins and Senator Wagner weigh a three man neutral board to oversee grievances and elections while employers demand minority representation if unions gain bargaining power. Talks continue with no fixed conference date.
Mr and Mrs Francis Turner announce the birth of an eight and a half pound son named Francis Buzene born last evening The mother formerly Miss Eugenia Frederick The father is an employee of Reppert Fuel Company
Survivors recount a young officer diving from the third deck to rescue women as lifeboats failed and capsized. Three women died, a fourth died of injuries, while others endured a brutal night in Stavanger and Konersvik with limited shelter. The pilot’s name remains unknown.
City residents propose Frank Cather or Clarence Hinkle as candidates for the vacant post. Mayor King and Commissioner Kunst say they will not commit to any applicant yet and aim to select the best available person soon to avoid municipal work interruption.
Jesse Wilson and Julia Dalton, both colored, were ordered by Mayor Charles O. King to vacate their residences on Fanny street and Cecil respectively after police found unsanitary conditions. Nine people were summoned for unlawful assembly. Wilson claimed others lived with him. Several others were arrested but did not appear in court. The mayor ordered immediate imprisonment and police sought the remaining defendants.
Morgantown June 21 The West Virginia State Education Association legislative committee discusses four proposals for the legislature. They include state pay of teachers minimum salaries for mine year, partial state support, expenditure of educational institutions, and a consolidated state education leadership with salary scales certification higher education building funding free text books and board consolidation. The session marks the committee's first since county unit schools began a full year of operation.
The text discusses the Trade Commission continuing from Page 1 with arguments before the commission. It notes the commission acts as a non partisan judge and references an order in a case involving three rubber canners accused by NRA of price violations. The commission may proceed against the companies or dismiss NRA S complaint.
Mrs. Florence Sapp seeks an absolute divorce from Eldora Sapp in Taylor county circuit court. Judge Herbert W. Dent will hear the case tomorrow morning. The action is grounded on non support and cruelty. the couple reside in the Parkview area.
About 400 people at the Industrial School for Boys at Pruntytown received the second typhoid vaccine dose last night. Some 330 were inmates, with 65 to 70 employees and their families also inoculated. The third and final shots will be given next week, per Dr. R. D. Stout.
The first day of summer featured hot conditions as Old Man Weather brought heavy heat for the day. The morning temperature reached 32 degrees at 6 am and later rose to 93 by 1:30 pm. Compared to last year the high is slightly cooler, with June rainfall at 1.85 inches versus 1.07 inches for the same month.
Funeral services will be held at 10 o'clock Friday morning from St Anne's Catholic church in Shinnston for Mrs Victoria Spina 40 of Gypsy who died yesterday after a long illness of cancer Burial will be made in Simpson cemetery She was widow of John Spina who died last December Survived by four sons John Samuel and Lawrence all at home and Louise of Wendel and six daughters Mrs Carbelli of Gypsy Angie Petresa Katherine Florence and Geneva at home
Mt Holly N J June 21 The trial of Adam Scewczak accused of slaying Bradway Brown a young printing executive ended when the defendant changed his plea from not guilty to nolo contendere and was sentenced to life.
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