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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1931

Page

2

Greenland's Unknown Hidden Prizes Warm Climate Clues

Greenland exploration seeks two prizes a light on the last ice age and a source of weather. The ice cap acts as a vast creative force, shaping landscapes and climate patterns. Meteorologists hope its data will advance weather forecasts as scientists study wind, ice depth, and land movement.

Howard W. Blakeslee Associated Press New York Nature Greenland New York City Chicago Twin Cities United States Hobbs Michigan University Mississippi Valley Great Cap

Marjorie Rambeau Endorses Talkies at Opera House

Marjorie Rambeau calls talking pictures the future of dramatic art, praising the motion picture medium over stage work. The Pathe special Her Man, directed by Tay Garnett, plays at the Opera House Thursday through Saturday with a cast including Ricardo Cortez, James Gleason, Phillips Holmes, Thelma Todd and Mathew Betz.

Marjorie Rambeau Miss Rambeau Pathe Specal Tay Garnett Opera House Hollywood Bogland Man Helen [Twelve

Three Ohio Pen Guards Have Narrow Escape

Three penitentiary guards at Ohio State Penitentiary dodged injury when a pistol shot from an automobile sped past the main entrance. The bullet struck the guard house top, chipping stone as G. W. Pittman J. W. Hall and Joseph Brown kept their positions, armed but did not fire back. Police, attributing the shot to intoxicated individuals, pursued the investigation. The warden’s residence lies just behind the guard house, where the bullet also glanced off the ground.

Columbus Ohio Penitentiary G. W. Pittman J. W. Hall Joseph Brown P.B. Thomas

Daily Cross Word Puzzle Solution Display

Solution of yesterday's crossword puzzle titled Ta appears in this briefing. The page notes the completed grid and solution entries for clues across and down. It confirms corrections and hints used, detailing the final filled letters and any theme notes for solvers.

Radio Schedule Listings for June 24

Eastern time radio lineup across WEAP WABC and WIZ stations with programs from 5:45 PM to 11:30 PM featuring hosts, bands, orchestras, and specials along with a television block for W2XCR viewing from 5:00 to 8:00 PM.

WEAP NBC Jack Little Mme Alda Gene Austin Bobby Jones Mae Questel Shilkret Orchestra Old Counsellor Olive Palmer Nellie Revell Vincent Lopez Continentals Larry Funk Wiz Amos ‘N Andy Phil Cook Robert L. Ripley Lew White Goldman Clara Henry Pollock

Phillips May Face Trial In November

George C. Phillips may face trial in the coming Taylor county circuit term in November. He is charged with obtaining money under false pretenses in the organization of a clandestine lodge in Grafton. He was returned from Cleveland, Ohio, and jailed after officers reclaimed him. Co-defendants Dr. W. W. Stonestreet and Parker Selvey remain at large on bond.

George C. Phillips Taylor County Phillips Grafton Cleveland W. W. Stonestreet Parker Selvey Liberty Stonestreet Philips Taylor Coun |Ians Freud

West Virginia Briefs Raise Questions of Crime and Credentials

AP dispatch from Clarksburg reports Centra West Virginia families visiting Clarke burg for trial of George Alstop, charged with killing a child in a melon theft case. Wheeling notes Dr. J T Nolan fined for DWI. White Sulphur Springs hosts American Dental Trade Association sessions. Charleston items name Vernon E Johnson to the Game Fish and Forestry Commission, Harold Ritz and John Hatfield to the state police board. Re-enlistment 0.

Charleston Vernon E. Johnson Berkeley Springs Game, Fish, and Forestry Commission John J. Hatfield Morgantown State Police Board of Commissioners

Shepherd College State Normal to Shepherd State Teachers College

Shepherdstown W Va June 24 Shepherd State Teachers College during the last school year made use of the government bureaus and institutions at Washington with weekly trips to the capital for research from original sources. The college’s location offers distinct advantages and is within two hours of Washington by rail or auto. This practical work attracted more resident students. enroll ment reached 689 for the year, and for the first time 19 of the 80 graduates received A B degrees. The college serves others via correspondence and extension work. The legislature renamed the school from Shepherd College State Normal School to Shepherd State Teachers College to reflect its rank and work. President W H S White has led the institution since 1920.

Shepherdstown W. Va Shepherd State Teachers College Washington Shepherd College A. D. Kenamond W. R. Thacher Shepherd College State Normal School W. H. 8. White Troy Hardman Elkins Rudolph County Randolph County Vincrnta ‘Fort Stock K Connedion Va. Yy

Risco to Meet Galento in Cleveland Semi Final

Heavyweight contender Risko of Cleveland will face Tony Galento of Orange New Jersey in the semifinal following the title bout between Max Schmeling and Young Girblings at Cleveland Stadium on July 3. The eight round semifinal precedes five round preliminaries featuring Simms vs Dorval Pavlik vs Morres Cawley vs Panka Retzlat vs Gallagher.

Cleveland Johnny: Risko Tony Galento Orange N. J Max Schmeling W. L Young" Girbling Cleveland Stadium Frankie Simms Jack Dorval Boston George Pavelik Frank Morres New York Frankly’ Cawley Pittston George Panka Pittsburgh Charlie Retzlatt Duluth Marty Gallagher Washington D.C

Two Burn to Death in Lake House Fire

Two people died and four were injured when fire destroyed the Thirteenth Lake House at Thirteenth Lake North River New Jersey June 24 The dead are EB Weiss 60 a New York City druggist and Paul Owen 12 Rotterdam New York Four of the seven who escaped were sent to Glens Falls hospital.

North River N. J Thirteenth Lake Weiss New York City Paul jOwen Rotterdam N.Y Glens Falls

Girl's Letter Continues with Despair and Resolution

The continuation reveals two letters expressing deep despair. One writer rejects religion and hopes for oblivion, saying love and worship have become meaningless. The other vows to end a hollow life to avoid harming others, signaling intent to commit self harm.

Dunlap Faces Top Collegiate Field In Title Defense

Princeton star George Dunlap began defense of his national intercollegiate golf crown with two 18 hole matches. He faced O Hara Watts of Southern Methodist after posting a two day 150 total. Reese Noyes and Ahern remained ahead of him among the leaders.

Chicago George Dunlap Princeton Star Dunlap O'Hara Watts Southern Methodist Jack Reese Sidney Noyes Yale Randall Ahern College of the City of Detroit Reese

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