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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1930
Page
3
Grafton marks the 77th birthday of veteran photographer R Lear with a family dinner at his son’s Maple Avenue home. Relatives from Buckhannon Fairmont Morgantown Oakland and Clarksburg attended along with local friends. The evening celebrated his 77 years and 54 years in business as a photographer.
A beauty service ad announces permanent waving and hair styling options including marcelling finger waving shampooing and hair dyeing. Starting Thursday August 14 at Hotel Grafton room 53 phone 540 for appointment Mrs Wilfong formerly with Peerless Beauty Parlor of Fairpont leads the staff. 1806
Imp. press photo star Kane, a vaudeville stage singer, denies charges by creditors of a New York dress company. M. J. Posner, partner in the firm, allegedly gave her forty thousand dollars. A temporary injunction restrains use of her PF bank account.
Local column records Ellen Brown of Washington Pa returning home after visiting her grandfather R M Brown. Several residents and guests are noted visiting or returning from trips including John Moore on vacation in Independence, C E Wyckoff and W P Samples, and trips to Pittsburgh Morgantown Shenandoah Valley and eastern cities. Families such as Musgrove Williams Devers and Kirkpatrick are listed with weekend gatherings and funeral attendance.
A brief health reminder urging readers to consult a physician when unwell and seek professional medical advice promptly. The note emphasizes avoiding self diagnosis and obtaining accurate treatment from qualified health professionals.
Washington street reports a flurry of visiting relatives and friends. Mr and Mrs Samuel Ebert and C S Ebert hosted guests on Northwestern turnpike while other travelers from Parkersburg Philadelphia and Atlantic City planned several days of visits and motor trips with local families.
Associated Press reports film actress Lina Basquette was treated at a Los Angeles hospital for poisoning believed self administered. The incident involves an act of self harm and authorities provided no further details.
Mrs Ralph Lake visits Pennsboro while Mrs Hannah Bolyard known as Grand ma Holyard travels from Blueville to Terra Alta to visit friends. Mr R G Johns and two children Mary Beth and Bob from Weston stay with Mr and Mrs Russell Messenger along with Dr and Mrs Russell Brent and their son Buddy at the Messenger home.
Mr and Mrs Frank R Morgan of 597 West Washington announce the birth of a ten pound daughter in City Hospital this morning At noon mother and child were resting well.
Grady’s O’Donnell of Long Beach led the first leg to San Diego in 32 minutes 51 seconds for 93 miles. The trail then moved to Phoenix across the Imperial Valley. The women’s derby, a $22,000 race for 200 horsepower motors, ends at Glenview on Monday.
The University seismological observatory began at 6 08 a m eastern standard time with maximum shocks at 5 45 a m. The duration of the shocks was about 212 hours.
The 10th annual national air races begin Saturday at Curtiss Glenview airport in Chicago drawing top nose malingers of America and announcers from England France Italy and Germany.
Washington reports a strong quake described as one of considerable intensity linked to seven derbies and races. About 7,000 miles from Washington, signals were recorded yesterday by George instruments in Long Beach California. In Chicago, the bankruptcy outlook shows petitions rising but large failures easing, with bankers noting a decline in major bankruptcies and more small business filings nationwide.
Morris Weiner boarded a train without a ticket and faced ten days in jail after a stern warning from Squire Wittofan. Officers Grubb and Slaton of the B. and O. police assisted in the arrests and processing. Clifford Snen cer received a similar sentence in the same incident.
Te Bourget France August 18 Unfavorable weather reports cast doubt on Captain Diewdonne Coste and Maurice Bellonte taking off for their New York flight tomorrow. The "Question Mark" showed little activity as authorities warned north Atlantic conditions were very bad with no near improvement. Coste said a 24 hour trial flight would test wireless communications along the Brittany coast from Trest to Nantes.
A Matson liner radioed that all passengers officers and crew of the British steamer Tahiti stranded after sinking off Rarotonga are safe. The Ventura will proceed to Pago Pago to disembark Tahiti Island passengers and crew then sail to San Francisco for American and European passengers.
The Tahiti bound from Sydney and Wellington to San Francisco sank after a propeller was torn away and a leak flooded the hull. Ventura sent aid, disembarking passengers and crew as five boats launched amid heavy seas. The Peny Bryn, a Norwegian freighter, stood by to assist.
Pittsburgh reports that during a midnight lunch quarrel at their home Michael Korvath 42 East Pittsburgh policeman shot his wife to death then killed himself. He was listed in critical condition at Braddock General Hospital.
The Woodrow Wilson Chapter of the Daughters of Democracy will hold a called meeting at the courthouse on Tuesday evening August 19 at 7:30 for finalizing plans for the annual picnic and outing on August 28. All members are requested to attend. Miss Kate Smith is noted.
Associated Press notes Mary Greet of Kansas City as one of the rising talents aiming for the National women’s tennis title at Forest Hills. The article highlights her youth and promise among contenders in a competitive field.
An oil well disaster sent cement into the air and spewed gas hundreds of feet above the site. Streets to the gush were closed as weather forecasters tracked the incident and experts searched for containment methods. A break below the cellar caused the flow to surge after the shutoff, with operations continuing into the night.
The widow, Mrs Swift formerly Helen Morton daughter of salt magnate Mark Morton, lies in Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore as officials try to shield her from outside news. Police say Swift shot himself then tried to throw himself from a window but was restrained and returned to bed.
Leaders warned at today's conference that the fight would end now, as police and federal authorities vow to weed out those responsible for violence. Chinese factions including Leon, Hip Sing, Top On, Tai Pang, Tai Lok, Yon Wo Benev Association faced a payout of $7,500 for assault and antigum law violations, with one member reported hospitalized after the night's shooting.
Elizabeth F. Kn Fillmont of Walnut Street in West Virginia offers permanent waves and student marcel services at Peerless Beauty Parlor. The ad guarantees all work and promotes a free wave set with each permanent service.
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