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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1932

Page

5

Williams Testifies in Local Robbery Trial At Restaurant

The trial centers on an assault and burglary at a restaurant where James Williams, once employed, is accused. Witnesses describe a hat, handwriting on paper, and a brown hat. Chief Henderson linked markings to Williams’s past work and a brown hat found with the hatband. The defense and prosecution present their preliminary case as Williams reserves evidence for later.

Williams Burton Allender Valarie Henderson Alwaye M+ Mays Het Williams Ieile

Market Ends Half With Prices Still Dragging

New York market closes first half with prices dragging. Downgrades and declines hit several names including Dupont National Biscuit and Air Reduction. Home State Mining and Union Pacific show sizable losses while early gains fade.

New York Dupont Av National Biscuit Exent Union Pacific Wis

Fine showman for assault in Grey Feathers case

Magistrate James Lilly's court was crowded this afternoon when Earl Brown, an employee of Grey feathers medicine show in Blueville, was tried and fined ten dollars and costs for assault on Charles Snodgrass.

James Lilly Earl Brown Greyfeathers Blueville Charles Snodgrass

Two Teeth Knocked Out In Carmel Crisp Show Fight

Brown assaulted Snodgrass after he returned to the grounds to sell wares. Snodgrass testified he was shoved near a fence and struck twice, knocking out two teeth. Magistrate Lilly imposed a $17.60 fine with costs. maximum fifty dollars.

Carmelcrisp Clay Lynch Brown Michael Gozik Snodgrass D. Grey James C. Holt Lilly

Singers Invited to Fort Necessity Dedication Chorus

Taylor county choirs from Maryland Pennsylvania and West Virginia join 1400 voices for the Fort Necessity dedication on National Pike ten miles east of Uniontown July 3. A practice at First Presbyterian Church Friday at 8 PM directed by Florence Wilkenson invites all capable musicians to attend. The chorus will perform Hallelujah Unfold Ye Portals God of Our Fathers Hail Columbia and Rule, Britannia under Sarah Huff, former Jackson's.

Taylor County Colum Britsonia Sarah Huff Jackson

Fire destroys Simpson home in early morning blaze

A two story seven room Simpson residence owned by David Vanney burned from an unknown origin around 8 am. Fire spread from the upper west corner burning second floor then first floor. insurance on the building only partially covers the loss estimated at 4000 dollars. A bucket brigade fought the flames from a creek while nearby homes of Dr. Chenoweth and Stanley Davis were spared. Grafton fire department could not respond with a big truck due to city ordinance and lack of pumping apparatus.

David Vanney Simpson Dr. Chenoweth Stanley Davis

Charges that Fox brothers moved to bar testify in senate probe

New York June 30. Mrs Aaron Fox filed a supreme court petition charging William Fox engaged Aaron Fox’s illegal confinement in a sanitarium to block him from entering the motion picture business and to prevent him from testifying before a senate committee investigating the stock market.

New York William Fox Aaron Supreme Court Aaron Fox Fox Senate

Blood flow rate claim and wood sinking note

A fragment notes a claimed blood flow rate of 621 per minute and observes that although wood floats on water, sawdust sinks to the bottom.

Red Ink Tax Notice for 50c and Up

Government taxes apply to charges of fifty cents or more for red ink usage as noted by the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company of West Virginia Gell System.

The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company West Virginia Gell System

Congress in Brief Senate debates Philippine independence

The Senate discusses Philippine independence while the House weighs conference reports on appropriation bills. The session highlights contested timelines and funding priorities as lawmakers clash over strategic priorities and fiscal measures.

Senate House

Dark horses emerge in Western Open golf field

Cleveland June 30 A field of dark horses and strong shot makers gather at the Canterbury course for the Western Golf Association open championship. Early play sparks speculation among galleries as to the outright winner with many potential victors considered.

Cleveland Western Golf’ Association Cantebury Moonins Revere Gena Sarazen

Future Partners Select Officers for Year Belington Belington June 3 193?

Belington chapter names officers for the year starting July 1 with Harold McCloud as president Roy Brady as president secretary Coyle Booth treasurer Thacker farm watcher Booth Ray Casto reporter and Coyle Booth McCloud and Thacker named as delegates to a state leaders conference in Charleston in August. The local group includes fifteen vocational agriculture students from Belvidere high school.

Harold McCloud Roy Brady Coyle Booth Pers A ‘Thacker Ray Casto Alva Neator McCloud Thacker Charleston

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