Drowning incidents plague Park as river alarms rise
The Grafton Sentinel reports a spate of near drownings at the Park swimming area near the river. A youth from Webster was rescued after a late evening struggle as lifeguards fought to reach him and spectators feared the worst. Local volunteers proposed banning after dark drownings and suggested two flat boats with warning notices to aid emergencies. The piece also cites political critique of Roosevelt era policies and a proposal for a government daily newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ab ‘Webster
Sherman Friedman
Health hotel on a steep hillside and its origin
A nostalgic tour of a sanitarium hotel perched on a sharp hill, tracing its 1850s origins, wooden frames, and later brick fortifications. The piece notes the spur of public works for a tri county airport, the region’s drought, and the lively local social scene surrounding guests and staff.
Howard H Holt declares candidacy for 11th Senate seat
Political announcement from Howard H Holt of Grafton West Virginia filed May 31 1934 seeking the Republican nomination to represent the 11th Senatorial District comprising Marion Monongalia and Taylor counties. He asks for votes and moral support from Republican voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Monongalis
Taylor
Howard H. Holt
Grafton
W. Va
West Virginia Publicity Association reorganizes at Clarksburg
The W V Publicity Association held an annual meeting in Clarksburg last Saturday. It adopted a real reorganization with Ross B. Johnson named full time secretary. A statewide push for broad membership across counties is planned with a focus on advertising the state to residents first and outsiders later. The group seeks wide participation from hotels, entertainment trades, newspapers, and tradespeople, urging strong financial support, including a major contribution from the sister state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Firear
W. Va
Clarksburg
Sam Bentley
Ross B. Johnson
Puff Seeks Trousers in Tailor Shops
Puff runs along the street and stops before two tailoring shops. He enters the one run by Lucas J and asks for a new pair of trousers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puff
Lucas J. ‘Towsers
Pully
Health Hotel as a Cheerful Retreat for Guests
The article describes a health hotel as a lively community where devoted avocations and camaraderie aid recovery. It notes guests often appear cheerful and healthy, with attendants and staff contributing to a hospitable, positive atmosphere rather than a grim view of illness. A remark about delaying a note implies a forthcoming update.
Direct Home Sales Inc Discontinues and Liquidates
Notice of stockholders meeting in Grafton West Virginia on June 16 1934 adopting resolutions to discontinue the corporation and surrender its charter and franchises. Assets to be converted to cash to pay debts then pro rata distribution to stockholders after publication of notice. Publication to be in a newspaper near the principal office for two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Direct Home Sales, Inc
West Virginia
Grafton
Boses
J. R., Waters, JR
Arson Ring Tied to Chicago Fire Burglaries and Torture Claim
A Chicago arson gang allegedly tortured a man named Welsh and extorted funds from his family as authorities linked the group to more than 100 fires and a $260,000 blaze in 1931. Rudolph Pisani and associates were captured in the act of setting a building fire with charges of up to ten percent fees for merchants. The mother Elsie Pisani admitted driving suspects but denied involvement in torturing Welsh. Prosecutors cited confessions and insurers’ $1,000,000 loss. Chief Justice Finnegan refused to free six prisoners amid ongoing prosecutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Chicago
Rudolph Pisani
Pisani
Valentine Notarys
John Brown
Pissani
Elsie Pasani
Ramol
Loop
Philip P. Finnegan
Crimins Court
Wilbert F. Crowley
Missing School Girl Vanishes Sparking Custody Action
A missing schoolgirl reappears in an article noting her happy foster home, shy nature, and lack of romance. Authorities in Marion County Circuit Court seek return of the girl to her custody as proceedings continue.
House Mystery Deepens in Snowy Dream Manor
Detective Harper probes the Haight house after a fatal breakfast room death. Clues emerge of nocturnal visits, ash pits with renewed fires, candles, emptied decanters, and power cuts. Mrs Whitmore denies knowledge as signs point to a hidden revolver and silent intruders amid December’s hush.
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Harper
Ginée
Whitmore
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Grafton Daily Sentinel
Howard H. Hoyt
Grafton Sentinel Publishing Company
Graton
Latrobe Street
Grafton Printing Co
Associated Press
The
Snell
New York
Roosevelt
Johnson
NRA
Royal Gazette
Bishop Cannon
Tri-County
John Burchinal
Beehler
Sharp Hill
Jand
Doctor Jacksons
Ite
S&s
Top of Hill
Sol Poe
Dought
Provo River
Utah
Mrs. Ellison
Murdenat
Jaea
Pierre Durreane
Informa
Mr. Dufresne
Mra. Whitmore
Joe
Dea
Lafferty
Tad
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