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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1934
Page
2
Mary Graham Bonner recounts Blacky and Jupiter near a deep well. Jupiter slips into a bucket then falls, Blacky tries to help but misjudges the depth. A frightened cry rises as Blacky calls for Mama Bear, highlighting a perilous moment and a childlike misunderstanding of wells.
Economic rivalries Mussolini cited appear to complicate efforts by leaders aiming for a disarmament agreement, as noted in Geneva discussions continuing from page one.
Taken from his home on a murder charge after a witness named Betty May Schoolcraft, 28, said Jack and Mike Kaluga attacked a man on the highway near Maidsville on May 2, 1931. Jimmie Ae, 38, a miner and former railroad section boss, refused to speak to authorities. The witness claims Kaluga was beaten to unconsciousness and left likely dead or dying.
In a dark scene Puffy peeks into a truck where a pink dressed Pig girl appears at the door. The driver changes a wheel, while Puffy vows to save her and slips around to unlock a large door.
A religious verse recounts the biblical parable of a rich man and Lazarus. The speaker condemns denial of awareness and urges readers to heed scripture by observing and acting on moral duty. The tone reflects a sermonizing Biblically grounded ethic.
John M Kirby died of a self inflicted gunshot wound after telephoning his undertaker and arranging his funeral. He owned a taxi company and leaves a widow and a child. Mrs Roosevelt’s visit to Alderson prison for women was postponed to Monday with arrival expected Monday morning and departure planned for New York later that day.
The report notes continued coal industry disruption in West Virginia as months overlap with the prior year while operating expenses rise by 8.7 million dollars, lowering net profit after deductions for railway taxes, uncollectible rail revenues and rents. The idle coal in early periods reflects unsettled code differences expected to affect the field’s price and wage structure relative to Pennsylvania.
Universal director Karl Freund presents Madame Spy with Fay Wray and Nils Asther at the Opera House. The film blends history with cinema, aiming to educate and inspire by reviving great eras and heroic figures before modern audiences through advancing sound and technique.
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Local FERA office reports from May 17 meeting at administration HQs. Review of the Fairmont district meeting, emphasis on objectivity, kindness, and charity in relief work. Miss Gerry’s lectures praised for humane approach. transient workers discussed. discussions stress preparation, calm, and respect in home visits.
The session closed with enthusiastic notes from ERA employees expressing a wish for improved welfare work and clearer cooperation in future programs, highlighting cross state attendance and Virginians among the attendees.
Mrs. Elletta Hunt aged 67 of Independence Route 6 died at her home Saturday morning after a long illness of organic heart trouble. Born July 23 1886 in Preston County she lived there all her life. Surviving are husband R W Hunt three sons Fred J Hunt Charles D Hunt and Alpheus Hunt a daughter Mrs Ethel Ford a brother Joseph L West and a sister Mrs Charles Hill. Funeral services were held at Oak Grove church at 2:30 with interment in the church cemetery Bartlett Funeral Company in charge.
The text notes arrival of remains by train on Tuesday morning and direct transport to Bartlett Funeral Home for funeral services likely Thursday. Interment is planned at Bluemont cemetery with Bartlett Funeral Company in charge. Sports writers tag Atlanta manager Spencer Abbott as running a nursery with three young pitchers billed as 19 to 20 years old.
A complete Memorial Day program for Grafton is published to guide readers on Wednesday observances. The parade forms at designated locations with Capt. John Edwards and aides directing, routes to the National Cemetery, and includes police, veterans groups, bands, Scouts, schools, and a post-parade service at the court house square. A baseball game and park opening follow, with radio coverage by WMMN broadcasting the cemetery service and Governor Kump’s address.
Governor George White said Toledo conditions may allow early withdrawal of the National Guard, with assurances from local authorities that law and order can be maintained. Federal mediators led by Charles P. Taft worked on an arbitration plan to be approved by strikers tonight. The six days of rioting left nearly 200 injured as tempers flared in Columbus and Toledo.
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