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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1932
Page
5
Detroit May 13 The Rev Father Charles E Coughlin broadcaster of a national radio sermon called the Lindbergh baby death a challenge to eradicate the gangster from the country. He urged Americans to use the tragedy as an incentive to make a better country for children and extended felicitations to the Lindbergh family.
In a dramatic wave of appeals Father Coughlin urges abductors to release the child safe and sound. The plea comes days after the child was taken, with a message that the missing youngster awaits reunion in eternity. The incident triggers intensified concern across Catholic institutions and communities.
West Virginia mine operator Pp. Tams urged Davis Kelly federal regulation be rejected or restructured, arguing government control would unfairly shift responsibility for mine outcomes onto operators. He warned the government should take over mines if it seeks full control.
Nine Clarksburg students are among 46 at Salem College named on the honor roll or receiving honorable mention for the second six weeks of the spring semester. The registrar Miss Elsie B. Bond released the list today from the registrar’s office.
The Universal drama A House Divided opens yesterday at the Opera House, delivering tense drama and strong performances by Walted Huston Helen Chandler and Kent Douglass. Set in a Northwestern fishing village the film explores the eternal triangle with a cast including Vivian Oakland Frank Beaney and Lloyd Ingraham under director William Wyler. Also featured is The Wiser Sex at Strand Theatre with Claudette Colbert Melvyn Douglas Lilyan Tashman and William Boyd in a separate program. cast lists include Colbert Douglas Tashman Boyd and others.
A Strand Theatre engagement features Lily Damita, Charlie Ruggles, Roland Young, Cary Grant and Thelma Todd in a play adaptation by Avery Hopwood from Pouche by Rene Peter and Henri Falk directed by Frank Tuttle. The show runs Sunday and Monday.
Young musicians aged six to thirteen from the Page Kiddies Band performed at Strand Theatre over Sunday and Monday. The three saxophones trumpet trombone and drums showcased solo and group pieces, with the children also delivering pleasing vocal numbers, earning strong audience praise.
Parisian screen star Lily Damita condemns public cosmetics as a violation of privacy. She notes French women lead in dress and charm, stressing a long ritual before leaving the boudoir, then forgetting appearance after reflection. She promotes careful attention to gloves, perfume, and stockings.
The Lindbergh baby, abducted from the Hopewell estate, was found murdered in the Scoutland hills near New Jersey. Blows to the head, likely from the night of the kidnapping, caused instant death. Betty Gow identified the body from clothing fragments as authorities prepared for the county physician’s examination.
The Lindbergh case ends as authorities identify the dead infant. Police report a skull fracture and partial burial after a two month weather exposure. Colonel Schwarzkopf announces the finding to governors and reporters, while Dr. Condon’s ransom episodes and international tips are recalled as the investigation closes.
Taxpayers of the county will meet at 7:30 tonight at Park View school to discuss a program by the Taylor County Taxpayers League formed a week ago at Garrison school. A mass session at the courthouse will follow, date to be fixed. Local speakers will cover county welfare and tax matters.
A Vienna business hid gold dust in boxes of dried apricots for private sale. Jahya Rahima Persian faced deportation after the seizure of gold valued at 420 dollars. Art Ravensdale, a Marquette University hurdler from Canada, boasted an exhibition victory over Lord David Gurghley, the English hurdler who won the 400 meter hurdles at the 1928 Olympics.
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