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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1934
Page
1
Arthur M. Hyde, former Missouri governor and Secretary of Agriculture, urged nationwide support for Republican principles in defense of liberty and opportunity during Kansas campaign opening. He attacked Roosevelt policies as regimentation and warned against nonproducing relief schemes.
The Grafton lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks presents five amateur boxing exhibitions at 9 PM in East Main street lodge hall. J Bradford directs the program with Murphy versus Serio in a six round main and four other four round bouts including Waste vs Moore and ter vs Felton, all to draw a large crowd with advance ticket sales high and box office anticipated to fill the auditorium.
Somerville New Jersey May 26 Henry D Bruyere Carpender one of those indicted for the slaying of Rev Edward W Hall and Mrs Eleanor Mills in 1922 died at his home aged 61 He was a Wall Street broker and cousin of Frances Stevens Hall widow of the slain clergyman who was acquitted after a sensational trial in 1926 Two other cousins Willie and Henry Stevens were tried and acquitted with the widow Carpender never stood trial after suffering a paralytic stroke soon after the trial and never regained his health
The Burlington Zephyr averaged 764 miles per hour for the initial 255 miles of its run from Denver to Chicago, flashing through McCook Nebraska at 9:19 a m CST today.
In Toledo and Cleveland riots flare as National Guardsmen guard Electric Auto Light and Yellow Cab operations. One man Thomas Meyer, 26, is booked on arson charges amid fires at a box car and two houses. Tear gas and brick attacks injure drivers. continued unrest noted with reports of gas clouds and renewed rifle fire.
In Ramsay, May 26, a farmer raged after a marriage proposal to his housekeeper’s daughter. He shot and killed Rosie Hattie 17, Myrtle Harris 40, and William Roberts 60, then died by suicide. Henry Spiers, another farmer, was present.
Riverside Drive between Yites avenue and Fetterman bridge will be passable and open for travel on Decoration Day May 30. Mayor Charles O. King announced work will begin Monday on the city end in conjunction with state crews, as the road from city limits to Route 50 confluence gets tarvia surfaced.
Chicago marks the Century of Progress exposition reopening its 1934 edition in a revamped display. The fair features shining buildings, transplanted villages, placid lagoons, and soaring fountains as day and night displays return to tourists and residents.
Plans for the 66th Memorial Day observance at the National Cemetery proceed with Governor Kump as principal speaker. Four Civil War veterans in Taylor County remain, Reno Post No. 7 members Calvin Plan, R. L. Tallman, and others. the event honors those who fell in the Civil War, the Wilderness, and Appomattox, with a morning parade and services.
Barbour County Post No 1 American Legion completes plans for Memorial Day services led by Dr. Walter Scott Dunlop at Valley Bend Baptist Church on Sunday afternoon. Veterans will have grave decorations and a Legion band attendance. ex service members to meet at 3 am and 1 pm at the Legion hall to proceed to cemeteries and the memorial service. Home economics students at Philippi High School gain access to the state wide vocational program this year under new direction.
Editor notes this is the first in a three part FERA series explaining work setup for the public. May 14 district meeting of Home Visitors and FERA executives in Fairmont hotel included Graf ton administrator and staff, a nurse, clerks, and Mayor King. Miss Gerry, a welfare worker, spoke on effective practices for home visitors.
A request was sent to Graf ton merchants by the American Legion urging local stores to close at least until noon on Decoration Day. Commander E G Kuhn says most shops already close all day and expects merchants to cooperate with the celebration committee.
Detroit May 26 A young woman identified as Martha Kangas, who had arrived from Calumet, Mich., about three weeks ago, was found shot and beaten and concealed in a grape arbor behind a vacant house. Her brothers Eino and Waino Kangas identified her. Police noted a brutal struggle with the slayer, with the body dragged about 10 yards and pushed into the arbor corner.
A car touring three miles east of Uniontown plunged into a rockpile, killing Louise Sturm aged 68 of Akron and injuring other Akron residents. Investigators said brake failure caused the vehicle to lock and run wild.
The Public Library hosts a dance under the Eastern Star Club and Library Committee with Moose Home on Tuesday May 29, 1934. Paul Davissons' Orchestra will play from 10 to 1 30, admission is 1.50 per couple.
Scotland Yard issued a flat denial, stating no search has been carried out or planned for John Dillinger in Scotland. The statement followed reports in a Daily Mail item claiming Yard was acting on a lead, which the police dismissed as unfounded.
Taylor county welfare wage board set 45 cents an hour for common labor 60 cents for semiskilled and 75 cents for skilled workers after dozen hour session with D. b. Spe M. S. Penton and Marion Fortney representing FERA laborers. Keefer resigned from the board, action awaits state approval and full board concurrence.
Grafton Rotary Club hosted a Memorial Day event at Hotel Grafton honoring Civil War era and Spanish American War veterans. Reno Post No. 7 members John Hoffman 92 and R. W. McWilliams 94 answered roll call. other members invited could not attend due to health or prior engagements. Everett Wolfe and Guy Kuhn represented Spanish American War veterans. Capt. Chas Burke presided. World War veterans were noted, with songs performed including Battle Hymn of the Republic and Over There. W. Merle Watkins delivered the principal address outlining veteran experiences and eras.
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