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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1931
Page
2
May 29 report outlines a two month suspension of the Sunday night classical concert series on WEAF NBC, resuming around September 1. The program, begun Oct 4 with a baritone guest, has featured about 200 concerts yearly with costs near $500,000.
Scarsdale New York May 29 Harry Stone a waiter who claimed a $600 loss from the United States Bank failure was freed after Isidor J Kreser the bank’s indicted counsel refused to file a complaint against him Stone had been arrested after allegedly drawing an empty revolver on Mrs Kresel in an attempt to see Kresel who had retired She slammed the door in his face
Rev J A Rogers from East Liverpool Ohio leads a revival at the Church of the Nazarene with large crowds, featuring Eddie Patash singing and a program of lectures, music, and a late night dance. Special guests include Grace Loar and the 1931 class with remarks by local officials and alumni.
Martial music will lead the Memorial Day parade with the 201st Infantry band from Morgantown and 40 pieces. The event draws thousands to Grafton for the region’s official memorial service with a full program including veterans groups, scouts, and color guards. Banks and federal buildings close for the day.
Brownsville Pa May 29 Mrs Charlotte Brennan 45 in critical condition after being shot in abdomen at home last night. Police report her husband Harry Brennan confined to bed until Wednesday and placed under guard in his cell. Doctors warned jail could be fatal. Brennan suffers from nervous condition.
Fleming ton and ward Robert Ball and J D Martin third ward James Fulton and W L Boyd won the Citizens ticket with one to be elected from the third ward and two from the first and second wards Independent ticket lists candidates by wards First ward Willis Riley and Victor Menear second ward D I Freeze and Charles Gibson third ward Harley Mayle
Orland Parsons, operator of a Latrobe street pool room, was fined 25 dollars in Municipal Court after city patrolmen found a quantity of Spirite in his establishment. He paid the fine.
Police on a night patrol found Claude Willoughby 29, and Peggy ONeil inside a building with ashboxes after a shop theft. Willoughby was held as a witness as West Virginia authorities were alerted to the incident.
Two men held up a street car near East Liverpool blocking progress with boxes. The robbers fled in a stalled machine as witnesses described the scene and police reported the car and suspects escaped.
In Kansas City on May 29 federal agents pursued a probe into a reputed liquor ring. The inquiry involved Assistant District Attorney Chet A. Keyes and was reviewed by his chief W. L. Wiedenter. Authorities prepared to act on the alleged organizers and co workers amid expected arrests.
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Duncan asserts the racketeer directed operations through John Laxia, a politician, while a Chicago gang leader loses a teaching post and forms a local ring as a subsidiary to his father Antarests, amid conspiracy charges and sharkes.
MAOR urges orderly crowds for a historic public day. City officials will staff extra posts and traffic rules will be emphasized. The mayor declines a formal proclamation, urging residents to enjoy hospitality while keeping order and safety. New Delhi becomes India’s capital, old Delhi retained as historic district. Milk prices noted in city reports with bottle return programs mentioned.
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