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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1932
Page
6
A line of hundreds gathered in the street as Col H Norman Schwarzkorf led a procession to the Linden crematory. The boy's casket arrived on a hearse, witnessed by Col Lindbereh Col Schwarzkopf and Col Breckenridge, in a quiet ceremony ending with a handshake to the crematory superintendent.
Jackie Moore aged 22 months, son of Mr and Mrs Orie Moore, died Thursday evening from a lung hemorrhage at Elkins hospital. Funeral services are set for Sunday at Union Baptist Church in Simpson at 2 30 p m, with Rev Kirby of Bridgeport officiating. Burial will be by Mc Grumphy Funeral Company of Flemington. He was playing with siblings in the Moore yard when the hemorrhage occurred and he died despite medical aid. He leaves his parents four brothers and three sisters.
A detailed account recalls the Lindbergh baby kidnapping from the early case files. It describes the sleeping suit, the ransom pursuit, and Charles Lindberghs presence at the morgue, highlighting the intensified national manhunt and Dr. Condons testimony amid public outrage.
County court called into conference as prosecutors discuss continuing train practice noted on page one. The article outlines the expiration of a prior routine and the ongoing legal considerations driving the review of train related procedures.
Lindbergh received the grim news hours after his son's body was found. He was on a yacht off Cape May, New Jersey, trying to contact alleged kidnappers. A radio code failed at a crucial moment, delaying the message to his wife as police intensified the search at his estate near Atlantic City.
In Charleston on May 14 seven individuals were sentenced in federal court for violating paroles. Edith Sisson of Logan received ten months at Alderson. Frank F. Rice of White Oak Mountain two years at Atlanta. Sylvanus T. Wills of Hinton two years at Atlanta. Byrd Wade of Charleston three years at Atlanta. Cecil Teal of Big Chimney ten months in jail. Henry Holmes of Charleston six months in jail. Isaac Payne of Centralia ninety days in jail.
Morgantown May 13 The Rev J Blanton Bilk Presbyterian pastor of Huntington will preach the baccalaureate sermon at West Virginia University commencement on June 5. Dr William Elgin Wickenden president of Case School of Applied Science in Cleveland will deliver the commencement address on June 7.
Morgantown reports the death of William W. Barrett age 30, Rowlesburg High School athletics coach for five years, after an intestinal operation. A graduate of Davis and Elkins College noted for basketball prowess, Barrett led Rowlesburg teams in football, basketball and track. He died from peritonitis following surgery. his widow and one son survive.
Reports from Richmond Hopewell Princeton Trenton and London describe renewed calls for a Lindbergh memorial and plans to pursue the killers. Observers note the Lindberghs remain under strain while others identify personal artifacts tied to the infant’s death and discuss public responses to the discovery.
Richwood voters chose E. E. Deitz as the Republican nominee for mayor over J. E. Jones at the city convention on Thursday. Deitz received 260 votes to Jones's 135.
Morgantown May 14 Officers of the West Virginia High School Coaches Association were elected at a meeting with the state track meet. J R Vanmeter of Beckley was chosen president M L Mackay of Seth first vice president A H Glenn of Charleston second vice president and Paulstin chicker of Parkersburg secretary treasurer also discussed were changes in football rules.
Alvin Crowder and the Senators held the Tigers to two hits and 17 to 0. He also collected a triple and a single. Wright Cuccinello and Kelly contributed a first-season Dodgers triple play against the Reds. Guy Bush of the Cubs scattered nine Braves hits and drove in the winning run. Jimmy Foxx boosted his average with four singles off the Browns.
Johnny Eddy, 38, missing since returning from the war, was found in Waynesburg city hall basement by American Legion members. He had papers indicating work in El Paso Texas and Monroe County Arizona. He could not recall his whereabouts and was taken to Burgettstown to see his mother Mrs. A. M. Wright. he formerly lived in Blacksville West Virginia.
Smithfield seniors hear Rev P K McKain at 11 in St James church Pine Grove graduates hear Rev Frank McCamie at 10 30 at Pine Grove church Burchfield high school seniors receive an afternoon sermon from Rev McCamie all events occur tomorrow amid church ceremonies conducted by local congregations The three schools affected are Smithfield Pine Grove and Burchfield with pastors McKain and McCamie delivering the sermons in affiliated Methodist Episcopal churches
The Associated Press notes Ernie Schaaf outpointed Jack Gross in Boston while Charles Retzlaff edged Jimmy Braddock in Duluth and Wesley Ramey defeated Ray Miller in Detroit. Freddie Miller stopped Johnny Dunn in Cincinnati. Prince Saunders KO'd Santiago Zorilla in Eau Claire. A Dateline aside mentions Senate payrolls as a joke about job security for relatives of senators.
London taxi drivers study Esperanto to broaden communication options but one student admits limited practical use so far.
Leipzig May 14 A jobless cellist Gustav Schoene fell heir to a million dollars, his share of an eighty million dollar fortune left by a distant relative in Australia. Five brothers and sisters each receive the same sum.
Six persons were injured today in clashes across Bombay as Hindu attackers beat two Muslim boys, sparking unrest in various city districts. Police reported scattered incidents and urged restraint while investigating the violence.
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