Veterans Memorial Day Observance Slated at National Cemetery
Six thousand visitors, at least, are expected tomorrow to join residents of Crafton for the May 30 program honoring all wars at the only national cemetery in West Virginia. Governor G. Kump to deliver the address. Former county residents have begun arriving for ceremonies and reunions with relatives and friends. Commander E. G. Kuhn of the American Legion, in charge, says all details are set for a smooth observance.
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SDF
National Cemetery
Grafton
H. G. Kump
Grafton Park
Crafton
National
West Virginia
HH. G. Kump
E. G. Kuhn
American Legion
Kuhn
School children to receive ice cream after Memorial Day parade
Roy Z. Burnsides, chairman of the refreshment committee, announced that school children marching in the Memorial Day parade should report to the West Side school after the program to receive ice cream cones.
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West Side
Roy Z. Burnsides
Governor Kump Arrival in Grafton Marks Reception
Governor Kump and his party arrive in Grafton at 9 a.m. to be met by a reception committee named yesterday by Mr. Kuhn. The committee includes Circuit Judge Herbert W. Dent, H. H. R. Gibson, Sheriff Lee E. Bennett, and Mrs. Florence Wilkinson. Continued on page six.
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Kump
Grafton
Kuhn
Herbert ‘W. Dent H H. R. Gibson
Lee E. Bennett
Florence Wilkinson
G A R Protest Over Luncheon In Taylor County
Resentment from Grand Army of Republic members and Ladies G A R in Taylor County at being excluded from a luncheon after Memorial Day exercises with Governor H G Kump as guest. The article notes no invitations were extended to IG AR veterans and cites local figures including Mrs Denver Thompson amid postwar ceremony plans. James T Murphy advising postmaster notes holiday mail changes for Memorial Day.
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Grand Army of Republic
Taylor County
H. G. Kump
IG. A. R
Denver Thompya
Welcome for First Lady Mrs. Franklin D Roosevelt Arrives June 7
Arrangements in Grafton plan a cordial welcome for Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt on her June 7 arrival en route to Elkins to address the Davis and Elkins College graduates and inspect federal homestead projects at Willey Head and Arthurdale. A general chairman and assistants were named, with committees for arrangement finance reception and a non partisan informal event featuring the Grafton High School band.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Elkins
Davis
Ralph C. Cline
H. R. Gibson
Luke Ross
Emily Sumimerville
Simon J. Friedman
W. T. Gates
Grafton High School
Troops renew Toledo vigil to quell riots
In Toledo on May 29 National Guard troops girded for renewed threats of violence as federal mediators split forces over the automotive strike and potential electrical workers walkout. A 100-strong crowd at Bingham Stamping and Tool Company hurled rocks at 260 entering workers and warned they might not easily leave. Brig Gen L S Connelly said two officers monitor conditions at the Electric Auto Light Company plant.
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Toledo
National Guard
Bingham Stamping and Tool Company
Electric Auto Light Company
Bingham Factory
Fear Textile Workers Strike G O P FACING CONTEST OVER CHAIRMANSHIP
Washington May 29 The fight for Republican party leadership enters a dog fight phase with no clear favorite for chairman ahead of next Tuesday’s Chicago national committee meeting. Everett Sanders calls for resignation and a new leader while private talks intensify among committeemen and committeewomen. The outcome hinges on sentiment after Reed’s renomination in Pennsylvania and intra party dissent.
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William L. Beale
Washington
Republican Party
National Committee
Chicago
Everett Sanders
David A. Reed
Pennsylvania
Roosevelt
Ogden L. Mins
No Issue Tomorrow of Grafton Sentinel
The Grafton Sentinel announces it will not publish on Wednesday May 30 to observe Memorial Day activities. Publication resumes Thursday May 31 and advertisers are asked to submit ads early due to expected high volume of advertising and news.
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West Virginia
Grafton ‘Sentinel
New Orleans Gangster Capone Loses Appeal for Release
Capone, labeled America s top prohibition era public enemy, failed to overturn a 10 year sentence for tax evasion as the U S district court of appeals denied his habeas corpus writ. The ruling leaves Capone in Atlanta federal penitentiary.
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New Orleans
Capone
America
Atlanta
U.S. District Court of Appeals
Chicago
Parade Traffic Rules Declared for May 30 1934
Chief of Police Wallace N Henderson announces no parking along parade routes from 8:00 a m to 12 noon and restricts moving traffic after 8:40 a m. Authorities urge car use to the Athletic Field with officers on site. Only official parade cars permitted.
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St. John Street
Main
Washington Street
Mackin Alley
Main Street
Luzadder Street
Wilford Street
Bridge Street
East Washington Street
Boyd Street
Post Office
St. Mary's Street
Cement Bridge
Beech Street
Walnut Street
Woodyard’s
Pacre
Wallace N, Henderson
Grafton High School Alumni Banquet Planned
Final arrangements for the Grafton High School Alumni Association Silver Anniversary banquet and dance at the Moose Home Friday June 1 have been announced. Frank Hollis Jr. class of 1918 will be toastmaster and E B Smith of Fairmont will be principal speaker on the topic Knowing West. Guests include Gratton Alumni members and friends.
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Moose Home
Grafton High School
First Presbyterian Church
Gratton Alumni Association
Fairmont
Frank Hollis, Jr
Taylor County Circuit Court
E. B. Smith
Aid for Five Babies Sought by Ontario Doctor
Corbeil Ontario May 29 Red Cross Association officials have been asked to aid Mr and Mrs Oliva Dionne in caring for the quintuplet girls born to 24 year old Mrs Dionne yesterday. Dr A R Dafoe of Callander attending physician says the babies are gaining strength and cry lustily through the night. Both mother and children more than 30 hours old and doing as well as can be expected.
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Corbeil
Ontario
Red Cross Association
Oliva Dionhs
Dionnne
A. Re Dafoe
Callander
Elks Lodge to Hold Services for Clarence Borst
Members of Grafton Lodge No. 308 B P O Elks meet at the Elks home tonight at 7 30 to go in a body to Bartletts Funeral Home for vritualistic services for Clarence Borst.
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Grafton Lodge No.308
B. P. O. Elks
Elks Home
Bartlett's Funeral
Clarence’ l
Borst
Friedman to Lose Post in FERA Shakeup Report
Sentinel reports an impending shakeup in the local FERA office. It says Administrator Simon J. Friedman may be removed with a successor to be appointed by Charleston officials, while the local welfare board backs Friedman amid no confirmed appointment.
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Sentinel
FERA
Simon J. Friedman
Bane
S. A. Waller
Charleston
State Welfare Board
Taylor County
Friedman
Sentinal
W. H. Arnold
Youths Freed In Murder Of Young Woman
Sacramento police questioned three young men through the night over the death of Virginia L Johnson, 22, whose kerosene drenched body was found in a garage. District Attorney Neil McAllister dismissed Leonard Titus, Debert W Meckessel, and James Cogswell after fingerprint checks failed to match prints on a kerosene jug near the scene. An autopsy was expected to determine if the victim was criminally attacked.
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Sacramento
Calif
Virginia L Johnsonu
Neil McAllister
Leonard Titus
Debert W. Meckessel
James Cogswell
McAllister
French air officers rest in New York after failed nonstop attempt
Two French air officers, Maurice Ross i and Paul Code, arrived in New York after a nonstop attempt from Paris to San Diego failed when vibration caused their monoplane to land at Floyd Bennett field. They sought rest and champagne, then proceeded to a Park Avenue hotel for a welcome. The vibration and rudder issues halted their plan, delaying the press welcome. Meanwhile Baltimore & Ohio Veterans prepare to mourn Clarence I. Borst with funeral services at Bartlett Funeral Home.
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Paul Codos
Lelut
Maurice Rossi
le Bourge
France
California
Codos
Rossi
Joseph Lebrix
San Francisco
San Diego
New York
Syria
Associated Press
Bennett Wolfe
Paris
America
Calif
Floyd Bennett Airport
Maurice
Paul Codes
Park Avenue Hotel
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G.A.R
James T. Murphy
Frank Hollis
Committee of Welcome
Paris-To-California
Canada
Scotia
Atlantic
United
Pacific Ocean
G.O. P
Grafton Sentinel
N.R.A
al Capone
Thomas F. McMahon
United Textile Workers of America
NRA
McMahon
Norris
Laor Board
Interenes
Wilmington
John P. Nichos
United States District Court
Nields
Fenchmen
Baltimore & Ohio
Bartlett Puneral
Clarence I. Borst
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