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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1930
Page
2
Eastern standard schedule details multiple stations and programs including Uncle Abe Uncle Don and various orchestras. Shows feature music sketches news sports and dance with WJZ WEAF and NBC network ties across New York Baltimore Chicago Philadelphia and other cities.
Boxers from Flint Buffalo Louisville Toledo Minneapolis Hickory Dayton and Oakland fought in last night’s cards. Lou Scozza outpointed Charlie Long in Flint while Cecil Panse beat Babe Ruth in Louisville. Other results include Luis Carpentero over Ollie Bartlett in Toledo Ritchie Mack over Johnny Conley in Minneapolis Big Said Terris stopped K C Billy Dugan in Hickory Jimmy Neal outpointed Joe Lynn in Dayton Howard Mitchell beat Ray Pearson in Cincinnati Maxie Rosen Bloom outpointed Willie Dix in Oakland in a non title bout.
Smith challenged the chief executive and Balzar, a former Mineral county sheriff, by seizing him by the collar and drawing a revolver. The governor and Cashman intervened, and the chief executive disarmed Smith.
Lieutenant Colonel R M Culler retired U S Army and member of a French region of honor dies in Oxford Maryland.
In Philippi many social events are listed including a Tuesday evening party at H Denman’s South Philippi home honoring Louise Denman with guests such as Milt Jenkins and several Denman relatives. Kiwanis luncheon featured Fred High of Chicago promoting the Country Life Jubilee at Jacksons Mills. A United Brethren church meeting was held with Dr. Fred Slaughter presiding. Sunday School picnic at Foy’s Park hosted Ruth and Naomi Class of the Methodist Church. A surprise party celebrated Mrs R L Poling’s sixty third birthday with family and friends. Nuptial announcements for Grace McQuains and W W Heltzel noted. Parents Day urged for Sunday schools in Barbour County. Baptist Assembly to convene after Broaddus College summer session. First National Bank employees enjoyed a picnic at Fox Hall. Local visits and travels noted among area residents and visitors.
Puzzle text shows scattered fragmentary entries across and down clues with garbled OCR. Reads like a jumbled list of across clues and partial answers including general terms, language hints, and misplaced letters. The readable portions reference ship's offer, friends in French, and various puzzle mechanics with era style headings and partial entries.
Mr G HSCreamer of Batdoane near Martinsburg says Konjola cured long standing stomach trouble constipation and joint pain after a month. He reports normal bowels renewed strength and swelling gone. Konjola advertised as source of new health with six to eight weeks regular use sold at Grafton Drug and Chemical Company and by area druggists.
A patchwork of 1930s blurbs notes Col Charles A Lindbergh buying a trim airplane as a gift for his wife with a possible maiden voyage to North Haven Maine. Ruth Elder aviator trains in a sea air land plane, planning no more ocean flights. Calvin Coolidge enjoys his wind mall discovery at the farm house. John Underhill the candy store owner leaves $100000 to fund gym and park improvements. Brooklyns plan to build a rubber air tether to cross the Atlantic is discussed. Paul G Paleaux in New York confesses riding a bicycle while drunk and avoids punishment after multilingual plea.
Weather brief notes a drought easing in Fremont and Nor areas after a stretch of extreme heat. Reports indicate intermittent showers and thunder while residents await more widespread relief. Authorities caution continued conservation as storms develop.
Extreme temperatures grip several states with record highs in Kansas and Oklahoma while parts of the Midwest receive welcome relief from storms. Atlanta tops 107 as Nebraska and Iowa get rain amid a drought easing. Showers hit Texas, Missouri, and Kansas, with cooler lake breezes in the north.
In a drought period, the city warns residents that heavy reservoir drain could disrupt mains supply. Fire risk from escaped flames strains the emergency tank, prompting advisories to conserve water and avoid outdoor fires. Mayor King urges economical use to maintain household water amid dry conditions.
Price Waterhouse responds to Ernst and Ernst with figures on the Sheet and Tube merger. The maintenance and repair fund is listed at 9.938 million, while merger estimates approved by directors reach 13.573 million. Sheet and Tube’s annual statement shows 9.973 million for maintenance.
The fourth figure reaches 14 778 266 dollars, which Tipple asserts as correct. He explains this amount results from McDonald’s reconciliation by moving specific charges from Sheet and Tube’s operating fund to the maintenance account.
Public continued discussion from page one shows emphasis on protecting the small consumer. A state official indicates future rate decisions will favor reductions for small customers and urges utilities to consider small consumer impact before any price reductions. The tone stresses guiding commission policies without overstepping authority.
Taxpayers continued as Tom Pate and Guy Allender argued for or against administration of the estate of Dr. R. E. Petty. Deposition testimony hinted at Hugh Robert Warder as administrator, but county minutes show no firm decision by the court.
A Speedy Bennett wreck occurs when a car at the station rear swerved over a high bank and fell on railroad tracks. The driver reportedly fell asleep. the front end was crushed, fenders twisted, bumper crumpled, and the windshield broke into many pieces thanks to a new auto glass process. Rosier’s wrecker towed the demolished car into town and repairs will be supervised by the Rosier brothers.
Five passengers and the pilot of a Alaska-Washington Airways Victoria Seattle hydroplane were rescued without injury by fishermen and coast guardsmen near Port Townsend when the craft burned and was forced down. Gas tanks exploded after Pilot W A Williams, last to leave, was evacuated.
Senate campaign funds committee predicts federal legislation to curb campaign expenditures after investigations across several states. Chairman Nye expects the measure in the committee’s first report. A constitutional amendment to empower Congress to regulate nominations or elections for senators representatives president and vice president is outlined in the plan North Dakotan Nye plans to submit.
Leslie Brooks a 42 year old lumber worker died in Richwood West Virginia from injuries suffered July 25 when a tree felled by forest fires fell across a log train in the Williams river district. J L Crawford a brakeman hurt last Thursday at Terra Alta on duty has an infected ankle. he lives on East Main street.
The testimony notes continuations on pages and outlines findings about evidence of fraud or corruption. Bohlen and Wy Philips, both candidates for state offices, are referenced with a recount covering 421 precinct divisions and related orders.
Three men were burned to death at Richards and Co chemists plant in Stamford today. An explosion and fire caused by alcohol fumes in the dehydrating department destroyed part of the factory, with losses estimated at 35000 dollars.
Legal notices include fiduciary settlements for John R. Shroyer and Anthony Triplett estates with court dates in 1920. A Court House District Board of Education bid call for Simpson High School additions in 1990 details plans, bids, deposit, and refund terms. An August 1930 West Virginia chancery suit against Mary B Hechmer and others seeks to attach Mary B Hechmer's real estate for debt settlement and judgments of Merchants and Mechanics Savings Bank, with publication in The Gratton Times.
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