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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1932
Page
3
Byrd Jumbo Rally Ends. Leaders Salute at Headquarters
Supporters thronged Byrd’s headquarters as he met with tired aides after long conferences. He and his leaders discussed developments late into the night following handshake exchanges with thousands who gathered downtown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrd
Dent Woman Dies Monday
Mrs. Mary C. Loughridge 66 widow of Noah Loughridge died at home near Dent Preston county at 9 PM Monday of a complications. Funeral services at Mt Zion M E church at 2 PM Wednesday with burial in Mt Zion cemetery. She was daughter of the late Lucas and Catherine Hall Foreman. Survived by daughter Una Loughridge, sisters Ella V Clarkson Evansville Montana Carl Montsville and Flora Freeman Grafton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary C. Loughridge
Noah Loughridge
Dent
Preston County
Mt. Zion M. E. Church
Lloyd Myers
Knottsville
Mt. Zion
Bartlett's
Loughridge
Lucas
Catherine Hall Foreman
Una Loughridge
Ella V. Clarkson
Evansville
Montana Carl
Montsville
Flora Freeman
Grafton
Order of Publication in Malone Divorce Case
West Virginia Tay lor County Circuit Court orders Benjamin Malone to appear within one month after first publication to defend Eliza Malone's divorce action. Affidavit shows defendant not a resident. publication mandated in Graf ton Sentinel. Clerk Frank M. Hollis. June 7 14 21 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Circuit Court
Taylor County
West Va
Eliza Malone
Benjamin Malone
Grafton Sentinel
Frank M. Hollis
W. P. Samples
Strikes Lead to Bloodshed in Coal Field Clash
A coal mine strike described as policy driven and violent sparked a mob attack in Monongalia county. Guards and workers faced stones and gunfire, one man killed and six seriously injured as police diverted by a claimed accident. The piece condemns mob rule and defends workers against violence while criticizing forced wage reductions and union domination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monongalia
Roosevelt Nomination Fight Tests Two Thirds Rule
A crowded Democratic convention backdrop centers on Roosevelt driven push to abandon the two thirds rule for nomination. Factional discontent threatens Roosevelt strength as delegates worry about loyalty and the likelihood of multiple ballots. The piece notes West Virginia road funding debates and tolls the nation’s political mood and rails against out of state trucking and bus growth affecting state highways. The article mentions railroads and trolleys, urging legislators to protect roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Gov
Kent
West Virginia
Commonwealth
Roosevelt era debate over Lindbergh kidnap trial spawns press lines
The Baltimore Evening Sun notes Roosevelt era views on the Curtis Jersey confession in the Lindbergh kidnapping case, calling it a side issue with no bearing on the central crime. It reflects public reaction, labeling Curtis as a foolish man and noting doubts about boxing title significance after Schmeling stops Sharkey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk. Va
Curtis
New Jersey
Jersey
Lindbergh
Sharkey
Sharkey Himmself
Baltimore Evening Sun
Philippi United Brethren Church Holds Quarterly Meeting
The Philippi U B Church will hold its last quarterly meeting Thursday night at the church. Rev F G Rabdaugh of Belington, East district superintendent, will preside. A delegate and an alternate will be elected to represent the church at the West Virginia conference in early September at Huntington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippi Jue
Philippi
Consular Officials Meet at Charleston in June meeting
Seven consular representatives from Italy Mexico Jugoslav Poland and Hungary met in Charleston to discuss mutual interests. Ernest Reed 30 was arrested in Buckhannon for an incendiary fire at Arthur Reese's Camden Avenue home causing attic and two rooms damage estimated around 300 dollars. Neighbors saw Reed near the property last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Represen
South Buckhantatives
Italy
Mexico
Jugoslav
Yia
Poland
Hungary
Ernest Reed
Tion
Arthur Reese
Camden Avenue
Reese
Reed
Buckhannen
County
Commission to Probe Buckhannon River Pollution
Charleston June 28 a state water commission ordered an immediate survey of river pollution after a report that thousands of fish died in the Buckhannon river. The action follows a request from Prosecuting Attorney Forest B Poling of Barbour county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Buckhannon
State Water Commission
Forest B. Poling
Barbour County
Firemen Stage Dance At Grafton Park Wednesday
City volunteers host a fund raising dance at Grafton Park pavillion Wednesday night. Lam bert's orchestra will provide the music starting at 8 30 after the city lights come on at the municipal playground and beach. Proceeds go to the volunteer fire department organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton Park
Lambert
Oil Producers Registered at 75 Percent Output Plan
Penn Oil company in New York announces that oil producers in southwest Pennsylvania eastern Ohio and West Virginia will be registered to 75 percent by last November's output during July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Penn Oil Company
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
Shields Eliminated In English Net Match At Wimbledon
England June 28 Bunny Austin defeats Frank Shields 6 1 9 7 5 7 6 1 in quarter finals while Ellsworth Vines Jr. advances to semis after beating Enrique Maier 6 2 6 3 6 2 Sidney Wood Jr. loses to Jiro Satoah 7 5 7 5 2 6 6 4 in the same round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shields
Eng
H. W
Bunny) Austin
England
Frank Shields
United States
Ellsworth Vines, Jr
Inyarders
Sidney Wood
Jiro Satoah
Japan
Virginia Delegation Faces Fight at Democratic Convention
Virginia delegates to the Democratic national convention prepare for a floor battle over minority reports and the two-thirds rule. The group weighs siding with minority positions opposing abolition of the rule as platform decisions unfold. Virginia aims to back Jouett Shouse if a minority report is filed, amid internal debates and organizational shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Virginia
Jouett Shouse
Democratic Executive Committee
Wil
Yam. T. Reed
Walsh
Montana
Roosevelt
Belington to elect officers for annual fair group
Promoters of the Belington festival and fair will meet in the Cumberland and Allegheny Gas Co office on Crim avenue this evening to elect officers for the sixth annual festival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belington
Cumberland and Allegheny Gas Company
Crim Avenue
Plot to kill two for insurance uncovered in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh police say they uncovered a murder for insurance plot involving Mrs Mary Challa and Mrs Ella Young. A signed agreement allegedly promised $11 000 in policies carried on the victim to be split, with $7 000 for Young if Challa was killed promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Miffin Township
Mary Challa
1Gzella Young
Young
Challa
Ten named for Walker Cup team
Newark June 98 Selection of a squad of ten players for the American Walker Cup team to meet Britain at Brookline Mass September 1 2 announced by Herbert H Ramsay USGA president. Captains include Francis Ouimet George Dunlap Jr Billy Howell Harrison R Jimmy Johnston Donald K Moe Maurice McCarthy Jr Charles Seaver Jess W Sweetser George J Voight and Jack Westland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Tor
Brookline
Mass
Ree
Herbert H. Ramsay
United States Golf Association
Francis Ouimet
Boston
George T. Dunlap, Jr
Princton
Billy Howell
Richmond
Harrison R
Jimmy” Johnston
Gets 30 days, $100 fine for having liquor
Kingwood June 23 Lanty Lockart of Newburg jailed last evening for possessing liquor. Magistrate Ash Moore fined him 100 dollars and costs after conviction. Blake DeWitt, arrested with Lockart, released on a breaking and entering charge. Officers said Lockart carried three pints of liquor. DeWitt had none.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingwood
Lanty Lockart
Newburg
Preston County
Mgistrate Ash Moore
Furrish
Blake DeWitt
Lockart
Russell Goff
Newbury
DeWitt
Buckhannon Band to Open July 2 Concert Series
Buckhannon officials announce a series of nexicerts beginning Saturday July 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the Upshur county courthouse. The Buckhannon city school band will perform under the direction of Professor Bartlett L. Ly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckhannon
Upshur County
Buckhannon City School
Bartlett L. Ly
Meningitis Ends Life of 15 Month Old Freda Roach
At 6 o clock this morning meningitis proved fatal to 15 months old Freda Catherine Roach daughter of Mr and Mrs William Roach of Rosemont Funeral services are set for 2 30 Thursday afternoon at the home with Rev DeLaney of the Methodist Episcopal Church officiating Interment will follow in Masonic Cemetery Bridgeport The little girl is survived by her parents a sister Lulu Juanita and a brother Paul Samuel Roach
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freda Catherine
William Roach
Rosemont
Mr. DeLaney
Methodist Episcopal Church
Masonic Cemetery
Bridgeport
William and
Flossie Gardner Roach
Lulu Juanita Roach
Paul Samuel Roach
Moner Hurt by Slate Falls at Maryland Mine
Delbert Boserman, 26, employee of Maryland Coal Company at Wendel, was brought to Davis Memorial Hospital in Elkins after a slate fall in a mine. He is in critical condition with possible spinal injuries. a fellow worker escaped with minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkins
Delbert Boserman
Maryland Coal Company
Wendel
Davis Memorial Hospital
Bosermen
Boserman
Dosage Indian Gives 50 Ponies for Wife
Hominy Oklahoma June 28. If Thomas Whitehorn’s marriage fails he may seek the return of his ponies. Fifty ponies were exchanged by the Osage for Lu cille Martin’s hand in marriage, and he believes it a bad bargain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hominy, Okla
Thomas Whitehorn
Lucille Martin
Louisiana Delegations Prepare Appeals to Democratic Convention
The Huey P. Long fight drove to the Democratic convention floor as Long’s delegation and Minnesota regulars won before the credentials committee. Leaders J. Sanders of Louisiana and John E. Regan of Minnesota said they would appeal to the 1,184 delegates after losses before the conventions’ credentials and national committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicgo
Louisiana
Huey P. Long
Long
Minnesota
Credentials Committee
Democratic Nations Committee
J. ¥. Sanders
John E. Regan
V. U. SPRINT STAR ATTRACTS ATTENTION
Berkeley California June 28 A toss up likely for the Intercollegiate Athletic Association 220 yard dash after trials. Woodford Harris Pitt 213 with Gordon Fraser West Virginia and Hiram Dale Penn State close behind. Bob Kiesel California University the 211 clocked pace this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkeley
Calif
Amateur Athetic Association of America
Thik
West
350 year old Partidas found in Salta bank vault
In Salta Argentina on June 28 a 350 year old edition of Las Siete Partidas, a thirteenth century law book by Alfonso the Wise, was discovered in the Bank of the Nation vaults near the public library. The Library of Congress in Washington has requested a copy, but this one will likely remain in Argentina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salta
Argentina
Bank of the Nation
Las Sietr Partidas
Alfonso the Wise
Castile and Leon
South America
Library of Congress
Democratic convention broadcasts planned by radio
New York reports radio plans for the Democratic convention with WEAF NBC and WABC CBS coverage at 8 15 am 10 30 am and 3 pm on Wednesday plus summaries from WEAF NBC and WABC CBS at 5 and 10 15 pm and 5 45 and 10 pm names WEAF WJZ NBC and WABC CBS listed for the third day sessions and potential evening coverage.
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New York
Weafenbc
WEAF
WJZ
NBC
WABC
CBS
Funeral services for General Bamford delayed
Martinsburg June 28 funeral arrangements for Gen F E Bamford 69 hero of Cantigny were deferred pending communication with Mrs Bamford now traveling in Canada.
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