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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1930

Page

2

Trujillo to become youngest Latin American president

Santo Domingo August 13 Brig Gen Jael Leonidas Trujillo will assume the presidency on August 15 at age 37, becoming the youngest elected head of a sovereign nation. He vows to slim government, cut pay, expand education, diversify crops, and invite American and Dominican advisers to reshape the economy.

Santo Domingo Dominican Jael Leonidas Trujillo United States Marine Pb Republic Rey Will Tru- Hillp Congress

Plan to Reduce Crop of Sneezes In 1930

Aug 13. Reduction of the 1920 crop of sneezes planned in a big way by the health department announced today by Commissioner Arnold H. Re- ready to file 500 suits against owners of hay fever ragweed reading sign from Verdun lantern from a Verdun ca figl are among war relics ex hibits at the Chicago Historical.

Arnold Chicago

Radio Schedule Highlights from New York and Baltimore Listings

Eastern standard time programs feature Uncle Abe and David, Scores, Dance Orchestra, East of Cairo, Shilkret Concert Orchestra, Olive Palmer, Babe Ruth interviews, and various music segments on WEAF WABC and other stations. Additional listings include Evangeline Adams, Ann Leaf piano, Manhattan Moods, and Oregon broadcasts with foresters quartet and Toronto Dance Mates.

WEAF New York Uncle Abe David Washington East of WABC Evangeline Adams Ann Leaf Manhattan ‘Moods Trawlers U.S. Marine Band Smoker Q Voice of Columbia Observer California Melodies Lawn’s Orchestra WIZ Floyd Gibbons Amos 'N’ Andy Phil Cook Harry Kogen Foresters Quartet Amos 'N Andy Floyd Gibbons Toronto

Tuneful Tales and Nightly Musical Schedule Mosaic

A fragmented listing of radio programs across multiple stations including WJZ WEAF and WHAS with concerts orchestras and variety acts. Entries mention times studios call letters and scattered performer names such as Jack Little and Dot and Marylene, with regional notes like Cincinnati Detroit Nashville and Louisville.

Aes -Whas Louisville Joe Capt Plano Ag Seorea Lucky Boys Orchestra WEAF NBC Jack Little U. of

Brothers Seek Same Office After Carriage Accidents

Report notes the brothers contend for the same public post amid a string of horse drawn vehicle wrecks. Five people died in a recent airplane crash during the game period. Dr J A Cooper of New York will oversee the session through August 22, while Dr A Br Withers of Parkersburg serves as deans of the assembly.

J. A. Cooper New York A. ‘Br Withers Parkersburg

Local Baptist play and assembly notes in Philippi

Philippi hosts a community play titled Theity on Thursday at 8 15 pm in the high school auditorium as part of the Sunday School Convention activities. The West Virginia Baptist Assembly convened on the Broaddus campus with Dr Curtis Lee Laws supervising daily sessions through August 19. Many social notices list visitors and guests from nearby towns, with multiple names and towns noted among attendees.

Odie Philippi Baptist Assembly West Virginia Baptist Assembly Broaddus Curtis Lee Laws New York ‘City Junior Wolfe Grover Wolfe Kingwood Hospital J Ray Arnold Red House Leo Quinn Donald Mankins Pittsburgh Dan Manking Edward ‘Williams D. L. Mankins Lake Lymn Elden Fike Oakland Ralph Kerehiyal Mildred Larue Paul Larue Little Washington Dewey Funk Morgantown Jane Mirs Jamatly Roy Orndorff Mics Irele Watson West, Virginia Wesleyan

Bogus Hero Ends in Jail

Detroit August 13 Benjamin Lee a theater usher wore medals to woo a woman and gained praise from veterans. Suspicions arose when he was found to be about 12 at the war’s start. Justice agents questioned him as he confessed the medals were bought to win love and status.

Detroit Benjamin Lee Michigan Benjamin Department of Justice Hero- Jem

Scenic National Capital Tour Offers Five Day All Inclusive

An escorted tour packages rail travel hotel and sightseeing for five days at low cost. Those not choosing the inclusive option may buy a reduced round trip railroad ticket to Washington or Baltimore for 10.20 good for 10 days.

National Capital Washington Baltimore

Horses Kill More Persons Than Planes in Wisconsin Q2

Madison Wis 13 The bureau of vital statistics state board of health announced today that horses killed more people than planes in Wisconsin during the second quarter of this year. During April May and June 118 persons lost their lives as a result of horse incidents versus aircraft occurrences.

Madison Wis Wisconsin Bureau of Vital Statistics State Board of Health

Notable Figure Denies Romance Claims in Suit

An Ameqiated Press item reports on Madge Mitchall, film actress, denying alleged romantic involvement with William N. Fillsehmann, cousin of Maj Max Fielsehmann, a prominent magnate. The suit centers on personal relations and public perception.

William N. Fillsehmann Maj -Max Fielsehmann Yeagt Madge Mitchall

Tunnelton News Roundup Shifts Through August Local Events

Ruth Wiles reports a frazzled September mood in Tunnelton with hospital updates for Boots Earl Riley, local guests at Riley and Cale homes, clerical additions at Hillman Supply, and Margaret Montgomery teaching in town. The Preston county WCTU and Sunday school conventions convened, plus reunions for Mankins, Whites, and Denser families. Local dignitaries plan a Rotary banquet, and numerous personal notes share travel, visits, and health updates.

Ruth Wiles Tunnelton Boots Earl Riley St.Mary's Hospital Clarksburg Ed, Riley

Mine Faction Is Outlawed by Court Ruling

Benton Aug 23 The urine union faction led by Alexander Howat and Harry Fish faced a temporary setback as Circuit Judge J C Kern granted 15 individual miners in Franklin County a restraining injunction. The order bars Howat, Fishwick and all members of state and national boards of election from using the name United Mine Workers of America and from participating in the Springfield convention.

Benton Alexander Howat Harry Fishwith Ollow J.C .Kern Franklin County Howat Pishwick United Mine Workers of America

Slaying Case Ties to Union Fight and Alleged Trigger Man

A Detroit radio announcer Jerry Buckley slaying is linked to a factional dispute within the United Mine Workers of America. The report notes alleged involvement of a “trigger man,” disputed claimants over mining wage bargains, and a Springfield origin for the Howat-led faction. Franklin County officials are referenced in the broader dispute.

Hendy Ted Pezzonh New York Pollos Jerry Buckley Detroit

Hoover abandons planned western vacation trip

Washington August report says President Hoover canceled or postponed a vacation to the Rocky Mountains due to drought relief duties. He left open the possibility of a later western visit if conditions allow. He plans to attend October events in Boston and a Caribbean tour may be considered later.

Washington Hoover Rocky Mountains American Legion Boston Cuba Rio

Applegate 65 Dies. Former Arkansas Attorney General

Obituary notes the death of former Arkansas attorney general Applegate aged 65 from Little Rock. The brief entry cites affiliations with Greater New York and Chicago figures, mentions European fungus affecting elms, and notes Ohio as a location tied to the discovery.

Little Rock Ark Applegate Eral Arkansas Greater New York London Chicago

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