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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1933
Page
6
Chinese aid agents report two Japanese columns moving west from Lwanchow toward Miyun and Fengtai near Peiping. The thrust aims to trap Chinese forces and allow Manchukuo troops to seize the railway and nearby mining centers. Japanese claims cite heavy Chinese casualties after a battle.
The circuit court docket swells with 239 cases including embezzlement charges against C J Lynch and Irene Kunst, break in and robbery at Clarksburg Tire Shop, and homicide actions. Alden Hoke Harold Behler and others face pending grand jury action at Pruntytown incident. The term promises long proceedings with 118 chancery actions, 27 felonies, 34 misdemeanors and 60 civil actions slated for disposition.
Washington May 15. About 50 witnesses have been summoned for the Senate trial of Federal Judge Harold Louderback of San Francisco on House impeachment charges over his handling of equity receiverships.
Paris May 15 The urgency of disarmament to calm Europe and aid world reconstruction will be urged by Norman H Davis American ambassador at large in talks with Foreign Minister Paul Boncour on Germany's armament demands. He will stress political and economic peace amid Geneva deadlock and the coming world economic conference in London.
Chicago May 15 John Bain head of a chain of 13 Chicago neighborhood banks closed in 1930 with 13 000 000 in deposits was sentenced today to serve from one to three years in the state penitentiary on a charge of receiving deposits in an insolvent bank His son John H Bain and a son in law W Merle Fisher both officers in the banking chain got identical sentences.
Indiana Pa May 15 The dismembered bodies of James H Allison 74 a prominent farmer and his sister Miss Belle Allison 76 were found in the burning Center Township farmhouse five miles from Indiana Authorities said the aged couple were murdered and the fire set to conceal the crime The heads arms and legs were missing Miners found the fire and a car leaving the scene Neighbors and state police later recovered the bodies with Sheriff Wilson noting they had been slain
In Ogden Utah on May 15 Boy Scouts aided the United States Forest and Range Experiment Station by establishing 20 snow survey stations to measure snowfall. They traversed areas with snow depths reaching 45 inches.
Washington May 15 Ernest N Smith of the American Automobile Association says West Virginia has an unequalled chance to develop a large scale tourist industry. He cites 5300 miles of road, scenic valleys, and proximity to major centers as keys to drawing millions of travelers and millions of dollars into the state. The plan emphasizes a coordinated campaign to capitalize on the highway system and natural beauty to offset industrial downturns.
The article highlights routes through West Virginia from Baltimore and Washington to Cincinnati and via Fairmont Clarksburg and Parkersburg. It notes White Sulphur Springs as a destination and predicts tourist spending of 50 to 100 million dollars yearly, fueling hotel growth and new markets for farm products.
Funeral services for Miss Mary OP Rizer 84 who died Sunday morning at her nephew G H A Kunst home on W Washington will be held tonight at 7 o'clock. The Rev F K Roof of St Pauls Lutheran church will officiate. Interment will be in Rosehill cemetery Humperland Md Tuesday morning. Surviving are numerous nieces and nephews including Mrs Sallie Burdett Mrs Harry Shanabarger Willie Meehan Mrs Edward Gish Mrs Sarah Morningstar and G H A Kunst among others.
Milwaukee on May 15 Detective John Riley tricked extortionists aiming to seize 25000 from Lloyd Smith. Frank H Jess walked into a police trap and was shot after grabbing a can in a field. Oscar Mueller, 27, later confessed to planning with Jess in a wartime debt scheme.
The ad lists silk styles with bias or straight tops, lace trims, and plain options in multiple sizes and colors including white and flesh. It urges plenty of slips for spring and summer wear, noting unfinished line items among details. Police say Mueller will be arraigned in district court today and prison lodging expected by night.
Mother's Day services at Andrews Me B church drew many out of town guests. Attendees included Hubert Howard from West Virginia University, Mrs Leona Hicks of Moundville, Mr and Mrs Edward Hamilton of Mannington, long-time residents, Mr and Mrs Ed Kelley of Buckhannon, and Rev Frank Warden from the Connecticut conference.
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