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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1930
Page
2
Analysis suggests Betty’s behavior shifted after her father’s death, with episodes of irritability and withdrawal. The article links emotional distress from the family upheaval to conflict with playmates and altered home life, noting jealousy and a wariness of her brother as factors in her acting out.
Wheeling Aug 15 The state board of education adjourned its meeting today after a two day session at Oglebay Park. Members left for their homes.
Daily network schedule excerpts list programs and stations across New York Baltimore Newark Pittsburgh and more with times from 5:00 to 11:00 PM featuring Uncle Abe and David Evangeline Adams Amos n Andy and various orchestras and shows across WEA F WABO WJZ WOR WGY KDKA WBZ WLW WJR and WSB with ensemble acts, sports segments, and music hours.
Local music scene features five players at a Nashville shop spotlight. Dance rhythms fill the air as performers leverage quirky liners and crowd energy. Event highlights include shop performances and potential collaborations with featured artists.
The Grafton Methodist Episcopal circuit plans its last quarterly conference Saturday evening at Webster church. Rev W R Moyer announced the event and Rev W M Shults will close the year's work. The pastor preaches at Webster next Sunday morning, Haymond church afternoon at 2 30 and Prunty Town Sunday evening at 8.
Baltimore officials announce city ready to provide water to drought hit Maryland communities if transport can be arranged. Mayors and county officials were telegrammed. Major towns report restricted use and growing fire damage with losses estimated over 600000 dollars since January 1.
Workmen tunnel 2 900 feet from the mine entrance as debris chokes passageways and air runs low. The rescue effort grows harder due to limited airflow and dangerous conditions underground.
The article lists boys ages 9 to 13 connected to a pool incident and quotes Dr Charles J Haines of the health department on disease transmission. It notes risk from carriers who appear healthy and may spread germs during queue time for swimming.
Demonstration by inventor Walter Waterman featured a plane with wings hinged to the fuselage and air drum operation. He claimed automatic wing flexing, quick stopping after landing, and in-flight tilting to boost speed. The craft used wheels on the lower wing with a front skid and flew at 140 mph, with a Chicago air races demo planned. Waterman has flown since 1900 and was once linked to Glenn Curtiss.
Charleston authority reports a judge reduced monthly alimony from an excess of fifty dollars, following an appeal by the husband. The case details remain limited, with the action focusing on the alteration of support obligations and the appellate process.
The state supreme court yesterday approved more than $200 in counsel fees for the defendant Harry Blackshere in a Marion county circuit divorce action filed by Mrs Flora Koen Blackshere. It also allowed an appeal from the lower court decision awarding Mrs Blackshere $400 monthly support and $400 counsel fees.
Six local musicians forming Joe Lorain's Orchestra broadcast seven selections from WMMN Fairmont last night. Members include Joe Hergett Lorain Evans Ada Clare Friedman Robert Grayson Chas Friedman Nos Clellind and Henry Fensterwald of Baltimore nephew of Sion Friedman. They will broadcast from Fairmont again tomorrow night with an hour of dance music titled Joe Lorain's Melody Hour.
Heavy ice along Point Barrow shore delays the windjammer Holmes from Seattle bringing vital staples. Natives face long shortages while white reserves dwindle, and safe cargo landing this year is the only hope. if it fails, land routes may be required for relief.
Three firemen were injured while fighting a blaze that nearly destroyed the National Extract Company plant. Families in nearby quarters were ordered to evacuate as flames threatened homes. Firemen suffered minor injuries. damage estimated at twenty thousand dollars.
Los Angeles reports Lina Basquette dancer and film actress attempted death by her own action Wednesday. Her husband Everett Marley informed her of filing for divorce, which she said would not be contested. Basquette is widow of Sam Warner, a motion picture executive.
A chic pink and black color combo dominates spring openings as Patou influences costumes and jewelry. At a New York restaurant a crepe frock features pink butterflies as a motif with matching accessories. A pink trimming hat, butterfly buckles on pumps, and a butterfly on a black envelope handbag add charm and individuality to the ensemble. Jewelry pieces imitate precious stones with white buckles and belts completing the look.
Oscar Sears, 37, claimed to be a man with a sweetheart in every state. He was picked up by B and O officers for train riding and sent to jail. Sears described a colorful past including an engagement to a gun named Lulu Irwin and plans to marry a woman he has never met. He traveled from Dawn in Somerset Kentucky to Cincinnati chasing a supposed gold find. Photographs and addresses of women filled his folder. Local jailer bina Mays described him as “regular sheik” in Taylor county.
Mexico City Aug 15 bells of the national cathedral rang for the first service in more than four years to honor the Feast of the Assumption. The cathedral closed after religious troubles, with repairs still unfinished though church and state disputes were settled 14 months ago. The 16th century structure sits on Aztec sacrificial altar remains.
Washington reports July foreign trade shrank to the lowest level in almost a decade. Commerce department figures show exports and imports shrinking, signaling a broad decline in U S trade activity for the month and hinting at renewed economic strain.
Mrs. Eugenia Bankhead Lee daughter of Rep John Bankhead Alabama seeks annulment of her marriage to Howard Lee aviator in Los Angeles She has five trips to the altar and the July trade data show exports of 402861000 and imports 262980000 with a 50 million dollar monthly trade surplus for the United States The piece notes declines in exports and imports from the prior year and a month.
Abelar do Pacheco editor of Voz Del Pueblo a leading Cuban nationalist paper lay critically wounded after nine shots were fired into his body in front of his home last night authorities said attackers fled in an automobile police offered no clue to their identities.
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