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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1935

Page

5

POKER PLAYERS ARE ARRESTED IN NEW MEXICO SCANDAL

Dennis Chavez faces intervention over a contested term while Ira Stud Gambling's family ties to a 1769 land grant are noted. Chavez, born in Los Chavez New Mexico, moved to Albuquerque in 1902 and later served in the National House and as national Democratic committeeman from New Mexico amid pending fines and political maneuvering.

Dennis Chavez Chavez National Kings of Spain Los Cnavez N. M Albuquerque Cavez House of Representatives National Democratic New Mexico Arthur Seligman

Nine arrested in Latrobe poker game over Barnes cafe

Police rounded up nine men on the third floor above Barnes cafe Latrobe street for poker in progress. Mayor E Otto Waugh declared all guilty fined five dollars each with 9 oclock Monday to pay. Several defendants failed to appear and one bond forfeited. Additional arrests included Alvan Carter for drunkenness and property damage and Robert Murphy and Carl Purkey on drunk charges with five dollar fines.

Barnes’ Cafe Latrobe Street Betoh E. Otto Waugh Dan Leimer Ted Duff C. Neamon George Burgham Pete Laske Sam Jameson Harry Stansbury Joe Jones Heisman Jones Laske Jameson Stansbury Alvan Carter Hugh Woodfor Main Street Frances Street Carter Robert Murphy Hugh Woodford Waugh Arl Purkey de Luxe Joe Maske Stafford Sturm Waush

Jones Addresses Bankers

Jones urges bankers in a talk on the Jones plan as leaders express mixed views. He notes his independence and recalls helping pay the Democratic party’s debt, while supporters say the party remains broadly in favor of continuing the bonus program.

Jones Long Jesse Jones Democratic Party

Farm man found shot dead on doorstep after failed hold up

A farmer near Lepley was found dead with a bullet wound to the abdomen and a head gash. Police report say an airplane aided the hunt for the fugitive. Laub says Lepley advanced with a club and the pistol discharged during the attempted robbery, and a murder charge is preferred against the prisoner.

Cote Et Tronwee Dderson Lepley Laub Berry

Roberta at Opera House Promises Gay Musical Romance

The RKO-Radio musical romance Roberta stars Irene Dunne, Fred Astaire, and Ginger Rogers. An American college band leader and a football star in Paris spark lively escapades as Dunne sings several hit numbers and Astaire and Rogers deliver innovative dance numbers. The film opens Sunday at the Opera House.

Paris Mademoiselles Atwitter Atrip Fred Ginger Ase Astaire Roberta Opera House Irene Dunne Fred Astaire Ginger Rogers Miss Dunne Miss Rogers

Jury verdict hints at out court settlement in divorce case

The report notes a possible out of court settlement proposed by a party who said he would sign the papers set ting the verdict aside later if the parties agreed to a smaller amount. The jury awarded Smith 75000 for loss of wife’s affections and 50000 for disruption of their home. Smith sued for 250000.

Smith Cannon

Three Superlative Talents in The Little Colonel at New Dixie

Fox Film brings Shirley Temple Lionel Barrymore and Bill Robinson together in The Little Colonel. Temple, the leading child actress, headlines a cast that blends screen stage and vaudeville for Sunday showings at the New Dixie Theatre.

Fox Film New Dixie Theatre Shirley Temple Lionel Barrymore Bill Robinson Kentucky Shirley

Casino Murder Case draws chills at Strand Theatre

The Strand screens The Casino Murder Case with Paul Lukas as Philo Vance in a brisk mystery. Edwin Marin directs a witty plot with sparkling dialogue and light humor while Clyde and Carl from Kentucky provide lively musical interludes.

Strand Theatre Philo Vance van Dine Paul Lukas Lukas Edwin Marin The

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