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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1934
Page
2
Blacky Bear and Jupiter discover a hive in a tree and shake it down for honey. Bees swarm, they fight them off, suffering stings but saving some honey. They plan to learn better honey gathering methods and consider water from a well bucket.
Investigation of three reported typhoid fever cases in the Prunty town section of Taylor county was undertaken today by Dr. R. D. Stout, county health officer. The cases are being cared for by Dr. J. B. Whitescarver, who made the report to Dr. Stout yesterday. One line notes a New York radio artist specializing in imitating crying babies.
Advice from a screen actress on beauty for dancers. Treat feet with oil or cream, soak in salt water, and bathe before going out to dance to prevent facial distraction from tired feet. The note emphasizes foot care to maintain overall appearance.
West Virginia brief items cover NRA code challenges by cleaners seeking an injunction over suit price cuts, a nude body in the Kanawha River case, a notable death of attorney Henry Pendleton, and a state senate race entry by Septimus Hall and John B. Floyd. The Wheeling HOLC shakeup, a Parsons boy injured, and governor Kump’s stance on campaign fund solicitation round out the dispatch with local incident notes and official moves.
Robbery occurred Tuesday night at Sutton Kraft Brothers store and Milroy post office. James Kraft alerted Sutton Wednesday. Deputy R W Brosius and Constable L H Humphreys investigated. About forty dollars in post office funds and stock of candy gum and snuff were taken. Henshaw named by Governor Kump as West Virginia Century of Progress Exposition commissioner.
A grateful reader from Miami Florida shares a testimonial about losing weight with Kruschen Salts. He states his weight dropped from 210 to 145 pounds over about a year and a half, reporting better health and energy while claiming he can eat anything. The ad asserts the product improves liver kidney and bowel function and keeps the body free from poisons and acid.
A collection of recipe fragments includes a pork veal meat dish with vegetables and a grapefruit salad with pineapple and French dressing. A jelly roll dessert uses eggs sugar flour and lemon extract, baked thin, filled with jelly and rolled, then dusted with sugar.
General Frank T. Hines was informed that moving the West Virginia veterans administration regional office from Charleston to Huntington would add 144000 in extra transportation costs to state veterans. W J Cunningham urged rescission or abeyance of the transfer until state veterans groups can voice their views at conventions this year.
D. E. Lymer clarifies he did not say FERA workers in the Taylor county area save Barbour were paid 45 and 50 cents an hour. The correction comes after questions at a Monday night meeting directed at George F. Todd. The Sentinel apologizes for any unfair or biased coverage.
The article notes that the ruling did not provide for direct contracts between employers and employees. Under the board's proposal, a third neutral party would oversee or facilitate the agreements to avoid direct negotiations.
Puffy grasps the pig’s paw and the pair hurry away, but a sudden cough reveals danger. The driver yells to stop and pulls a weapon as the herd of little pigs scatters with a pursuing man on their tail.
The article notes pending appeal by counsel for Congressman Francis H. Shoemaker from a municipal court ruling ordering a $50 fine or ten days in the city workhouse for a disorderly conduct charge related to Monday's rioting. Execution of sentence begins July 2.
More than 120 civil officers were sued out and evicted as the evacuation of those imprisoned for fifteen hours began. Women workers led groups of a dozen as most taken away by car. Machine guns guarded four street corners in the restricted area. A search for snipers followed a daytime plant survey by J Arthur Minch, vice president, who projected property damage up to $160000.
Police report notes the death of a man found shot in bed in Lewis room. The pistol, a .32 caliber, was on the floor near Mrs Powell. He died at 4:35. Dr Campbell summoned. Magistrate Jefferys acting coroner conducted a brief inquiry, no inquest required. Lewis, from Chicora, Pa, had worked in oil fields and was unemployed recently.
The article notes W. E. Lewis's brother, a field superintendent, shot himself in his room after a period of illness. He had been in Clarksburg visiting relatives when a previous car accident occurred. He told Mrs Powell he would stay in bed before the fatal act with a revolver.
Rudy the poodle, a sixteen year companion of Tom Barnhouse, was struck by an automobile on East Main Street yesterday. The loyal terrier shared Tom’s sorrows and joys, awaiting his return with a joyful greeting and a bushy tail that shone with honest delight. Rudy’s death leaves Tomas without a true partner in life.
Flemington students graduate at Salem with Miss Roberta E Chenoweth to receive the Bachelor of Arts degree. The commencement act will be delivered by Dr J Neen Joliod, president of Alfred University, Alfred New York, at Alfred University that morning.
The Hazel Atlas Glass plant at Fettermans is near finish on reroofing with minor work left. New corrugated siding is being installed in worn areas and a new extension toward the river is being sided and roofed. A survey of company property lines is completed and plan for an additional shed near Route 50 and Railroad Street is reported. Charles W. Bishop has served the Denver federal district court for 57 years, first as deputy clerk then as clerk.
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