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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1933

Page

5

Grafton High to Play In Cage Tourney Tonight

McKinney Bearcats eye Sectional Tourney in Morgantown with lineup changes likely including Paugh Keane Slaton Cole Davisson. Coach McKinney emphasizes speed, smooth play, and guards Davisson and Cole as keys to advancement and potential trophy return.

Grafton High Harry Donnachie McKinneymen Morgantown McKinney Bearcats Bearcat Grafton Hi Grafton

Kidnapping Pursuit in Colorado Reaches New Heights

A high profile Colorado kidnap case drives an intensive hunt as Claude Boettcher, amid private negotiations and withheld notes from police, faces public and legal pressure. Boettcher had offered 90,000 dollars and later 60,000 in Denver papers, while detectives tracked every rendezvous. The government pool was urged to curb 1933 production, with President Hoover’s signature uncertain after Senate and House actions.

Charles Boettcher Denver Anna’ Lou Boettcher Boettcher Colorado Claude Boettcher Clark White House Senate Hoover

Discovered Art Treasures of Jezebel in The American Weekly

An authentic set of Jezebel portraits is advertised in The American Weekly magazine distributed with the Baltimore American next Sunday. On sale through all newsdealers and newsboys. The item promises rare biblical queen artifacts to readers and collectors alike.

Jezebel American Weekly Baltimore American

Daily Crossword Puzzle Clues Mayhem Across Down

Puzzle appears as a mixed OCR of across and down clues with numerous garbled phrases. It lists marine animal, minerals, body parts, hours, stages, and various generic terms, interspersed with misread letters and stray characters, reflecting a damaged page.

Bills Rushed Continued from Page One

The House moved quickly on measures including a bank deposit guaranty bill and a bankruptcy reform. Roosevelt era economy aims drove action on the $315 million navy appropriation and $95 million treasury post office supply bill. The bankruptcy bill passed 207 to 26 after Senate changes excluding corporations, with leaders saying compromise or nothing was the alternative. The cotton bill discussion continued as part of this session’s broad economy drive.

Phy Detroit House Steagall Banking Committee Navy Department White House Senate Roosevelt Sis Riither

City Police Report For February Month Of Activity

City police department report for February details 10 persons arrested for drunkenness 2 for loitering 1 for possession of liquor 2 for shoplifting 1 for embezzlement Art 16 found guilty 12 fines imposed totaling 80 dollars cases pending 1 turned over to state 3

Preston County Court to be reduced by voters

Charleston March 2 The House passed a bill to submit to Preston county voters the question of reducing the county court membership from eight to three if the voters desire Delegate Carrico Republican Preston introduced the measure France imposes a tax of about 14 cents per gallon on gasoline nationwide.

Charleston Mar House Preston County Carrico Preston France

Suit filed by Victoria Forde Mix against Tom Mix

Mrs Victoria Forde Mix de Olazabal former wife of Tom Mix sues to recover fifty thousand dollars in notes she says he signed and that are past due The Associated Press photo accompanies the report

Victoria Forde Mix de Olazabal Tom Mix Associated Press

New Wage Rates At Flemington Mines

An official says figures quoted for wage cuts at Green Valley Coal Company Rosemont and Atlas Candy Mining on the B&O line were incorrect and wages align with the union scale. Company spokesman declined to provide exact figures.

Seavine Green Valley Coal Company Rosemont Atlas Candy Mining Company Galloway c the Sentinel

State legislators grant governors emergency banking powers

U S Senator James Couzens met with state bankers. Idaho authorized the governor to suspend business operations during extraordinary conditions and declare legal holidays. Minnesota Governor Olson signed an emergency measure granting the state’s banks commissioner power to suspend banking for short periods. Scientists report ticks can live eight months without food.

U. S James Couzens Idaho Gov. Olson Minnesota State Commissioner of Banks

Sentinel Classified Rates For Advertisements

Cash with Cop e Sentinel classifieds shows two cents per word for the first insertion and six tenths cent per word for each additional insertion. Insertion must be consecutive and set in the regular style. Minimum charge is 45 cents. Each initial and each figure count as one word. Errors reported immediately. The Sentinel not responsible for more than one incorrect insertion.

Sentinel

Inauguration Plans Ready for West Virginia Ceremony

Charleston March 2 A large platform is being built at the capitol for the inauguration of Governor-elect Kump with Arthur B Koontz in charge. John J Cornwell will serve as master of ceremonies and Haymond Maxwell will administer the oath. The event includes a capitol reception and a parade with state officials. About 35 percent of registered radio sets in Switzerland are American-made.

Charleston West Virginia Capitol Arthur B. Koontz John J. Cornwell Cornwell Haymond Maxwell State Supreme Court Conley Kump Board of Public Works Switzerland

Michigan State names Bachman grid coach to replace Crowley

Charles Bachman of Notre Dame, an experienced football coach, was named to succeed James Crowley as head grid coach at Michigan State. The announcement comes amid coaching changes at the university, with Bachman bringing a background from Michigan State and Notre Dame.

Charles Bachman Notre Dame University of Florida James Crowley Michigan State

The Conquerors at Opera House Tonight

A period romance starring Richard Dix and Ann Harding blends historic headlines from 1873 to 1936 with the film's theme. The Wellman directed production follows a romance framed by milestones from telegraphs to air travel as it runs tonight and Friday and Saturday.

Rko-Radio Richard Dix Ann Harding Opera House William A. Wellman Howard Eastabrook Robert Lord

Strong Earthquake Strikes Tokyo Region

An earthquake of unusual strength and duration shook the Tokyo region at 2 30 a m today. Initial reports noted only minor damage.

Tokyo

Keaton Remarries Before Divorce Finalized

El Paso March 1 film comedian Buster Keaton says he married Miss May Scribbens at Ensenada Lower California on January 8 while his California divorce from Natalie Talmadge is not yet final. He notes the marriage is not legally recognized in the United States but is valid in Mexico.

el Paso Tex Natalie Talmadge California Buster Keaton May Scribbens Ensenada Mexico United States Keaton

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