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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1934

Page

2

Bears Playtime With Cubs Jupiter And Blacky In Woods

Mary Grahase recounts Honey Bear teaching cubs Jupiter and Blacky to stay close and obey. The cubs playfully tumble on their mother in a cave near Puddle Muddle while Honey Bear worries about dangers outside their safe, familiar world. Jupiter earns his name as the smaller cub, Blacky adds humor, and the tale ends with a foreshadowed peril.

Jupiter Blacky Bear Honey Bear Jupiter Bear Blacky Bear Cubs Christopher

Do You Believe These Things Are Possible

Remarkable photographs appear in the American Weekly issue of June 3. The feature surveys pictures some clearly improbable, others that may fool viewers. A note highlights Damron, a 35 year veteran desk sergeant in Charlottesville, with a spotless police record.

American Weekly Baltimore Sunday American L. Damron Charlottesville

West Virginia National Cemetery in Grafton highlighted

An editorial recalls the National Cemetery at Grafton, West Virginia, established 1867, now with 1331 graves of Civil War and later veterans. It notes unknowns and markers, wartime burials, and ongoing interments, with Civil War veterans and Union scout histories, plus Memorial Day ceremonies and funding needs.

West Virginia Legionaire National Cemetery Arthur G. Yates West Virginia United States War Department Quartermaster General Grafton Taylor County West Thhe War Department

Three men jailed after drunken driving arrests

Kingwood state police and county officers rounded up three men over the weekend. Smith Hartley and George Wasco were fined 25 dollars and given 60 days in jail for driving while intoxicated. Clifford Martin faced a 100 dollar fine and 30 days for possession of moonshine liquor. Fire halted traffic on the Midland Trail as flames destroyed a 12 room tourist home and other buildings in Malden. Damage estimated at 30,000 dollars. Roy Griffith of Clarksburg may lose sight in his left eye after being struck by flying steel. John Baker and James Chambers, state board inspectors, will visit and inspect several institutions in the northern part of the state. A receiver was named for Beeson Coal Co. at Four States, with duties in Fairmont. Bids for the Stealey bridge construction will be opened in Charleston on June 12, with an estimated cost around 45,000 dollars.

Taylor County National Cemetery Tal Grafton Oscar Wright Fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry Wright Sherman Chattanooga Savannah North Carolina Lee Appomattox United States Bailey Brown Tygarts Valley Fetterman Brown Conte Philippi Union Confederacy John Richmond Samuel New River Pocahontas County Great Silent Army Grand Army American Legion re/Legion Kingwoods Preston County Squire Troy A. Wilson Smith Hartley Terra Alta W. L. Pratt Kingwood George Wasco Cascade Pratt A. G. Brown James Phillips Clifford Martin Clarksburg Charleston West Virginia Malden Kanawha County C. N. Lewis Roy Griffith Route 4 Lange and Crist South Chestnut Street St. Mary's Hospital John Baker James A. Chambers State Board of Control Morgantown West Virginia, University Weston ‘State Hospital Boys’ Industries Schol Pruntytown Hopemont Sanitarium Barkersburg W. E. Baker al Koch Wheeling Beeson Coal Company Ness Fairmont Clarkshoro State Board

Preston Golf Defeats Clarksburg 17 1 2 to 12 1 2 in Preston Club Match

Preston Country club won its second straight match at its near Preston course Sunday by defeating Clarksburg 17 1 2 to 12 1 2. Major C C Wilson posted low medal with 74. multiple named players from both clubs appear in the summary of individual pair scores.

Kingwood Preston Country Club Preston Club Here Clarksburg Club C.C. Wilson Preston Doc Wilson Jimmy Loar Forrest McNeil H. Brand Clarksburg Charles Craig Harry Loar H. P. Sturmland E. Stout George Curtin H. Koblegard I.sho Wileson Roy Bucklew D. C B.morris P. Chamber Lain Harold Craig Charles Hanst Earl Brand Percy Whittaker Dr Stone E. Wallace Rohrbargh H. D. Maxwell Bud Whetsell S. M. Scott, Jr W. Shinn and Saunders Carrico R. H. Fraley J.C. Hess J. J. Jackson Kersting H. Carter Morrison and Lucas H. K. Lyons C. Bucklew BR. Vinebaugh Fred Reed

West Virginia State Briefs and Local Robbery Report

Williamson Justice, 29, near Matewan, pleaded guilty after tying a sick cow to a railroad, hoping to claim $15 from the Norfolk and Western. a train killed the cow and delayed traffic. Bland's garage in Clarkshoro was held up by two unmasked gunmen who forced Floyd Montgomery to unlock a money drawer and drive the employer’s car away toward Mount Clare road.

West VA Williamson Dewey Justice Near Matewan Norfolk and Western Railway Ci ‘Stewart Clarkshoro Bland West Main Street Traders Avenue Floyd Montgomery South Fifth Street Montgomery William Chestnut Street Mount Clare Road

Improvement underway for Clarksburg main routes

Another unit advances the improvement program on Clarksburg's main approaches. The work targets better traffic flow and safety along key corridors, with phased construction and coordination with local officials.

Clarksburg

Badge From 1904 Campaign Found In Garden

Sandy, a fair gardener and moderate Democrat, unearthed a bright two inch campaign badge reading Roosevelt and Fairbanks 1904. He pondered its meaning, decided to keep it as a historic souvenir, hoping for a bumper crop in his garden this year, but not a harvest of campaign badges.

J.V Sandy Roosevelt Fairbanks Teddy

Hich Defeats Beaumont in Close Battle

Grafton High School bunched their hits off Wright in the first inning to score five runs, the only runs counted, giving them a 5 to 3 victory over Beaumont yesterday. Manning pitched well, allowing only three hits and shutting Beaumont out for the last five innings. Wright, Beaumont pitcher, faltered in the first inning and was replaced by Cole.

Grafton Wright Beaumont Manning Cole

Weirton plants election bid tied to federal act

Government counsel stated Joinbet Laver sought an immediate election at the Weirton plants. The five day argument centered on the constitutionality of the industrial recovery act. The company, with about 13,000 workers in Weirton and Clarksburg, is joined by Steubenville, Ohio. Numerous affidavits covered factual issues from both sides.

Joinbet Laver Sera Weirton Burg W. Va Steubenville Weirton and Clarks

Beauty Hint: Sunbaths Benefit Skin and Body Health

If one treats the body as a whole machine the face will reflect benefits. Belief in daily sunbaths aids toning the system and keeping the skin in good condition.

Former Newburg Man Is Dead in Detroit

Detroit, Mich. funeral arrangements announced for a former Newburg man with services planned in Detroit. Details are unclear due to damaged text but reference to a death and local observances.

Newburg Detro

Mrs Compton Resting After Fall at City Hospital

The many friends of Mrs H C Compton of McGraw Avenue are informed she fractured her hip when she fell on a stairway while visiting near her home on Thursday. She is resting satisfactorily at City Hospital.

H. C. Compton McGraw Avenue City Hospital

Mussolini Moves to Take Over Italy’s Economic System

Rome reports Premier Mussolini intends to seize control of Italy’s entire economic life and operate it for government profits as part of planning for a potential future war. The move signals a broad state takeover of industry, finance, and commerce.

Mussolini Rome

Weirton Steel Case Seeks Preliminary Injunction

In open court the government moves for a preliminary injunction. Arguments began April 30 and continued as the matter proceeded on page one. The case concerns actions and claims related to Weirton Steel.

Weirton Steel Petre

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