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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1930
Page
2
Eastern Standard time schedules list WHAF NY, WARO NY, WBAL Baltimore, WOR Newark, WGY Schenectady, WBZ Springfield, WEAF Cincinnati, WJZ affiliate options, and varied programs from Uncle Abe and David to Amos ’n’ Andy, orchestras, news edits, and dance bands. The column outlines time blocks from late afternoon to midnight with multiple stations and program names.
Herbert M Campbell a Virginia Highlands real estate dealer must face murder charges in the District of Columbia for the killing of Mary E Baker a Navy Department employee Removal was granted by U S Commissioner J Barton Phillips Defense plans an appeal to Federal Judge Groner in Norfolk to pursue alibi evidence Campbell will remain in the Alexandria jail until Groner returns September 1
A Martinsburg customer credits Konjola with rapid weight gain and relief from stomach troubles after a six to eight bottle course. She reports improved sleep, appetite, energy, and overall health, recommending the medicine as a tonic with up building powers from Grafton Drug and Chemical Company and local druggists.
Irving McLeod Alexander, 78, internationally known yachtsman and former vice commander of the Yacht mens' Association of America, died. An obituary notes his prominent role in competitive sailing and leadership within the association.
Dearborn Michigan August 21 a bear hunt on Henry Ford's estate lasted eight and a half hours as 50 employees chased the lone bear through brush. The bear was tired and slept under a tree where a worker subdued it with a club and tied it in a stronger pen. Police were alerted but Ford representatives asked neighbors not to shoot if possible.
New York August 21 Tommy Armour a golf professional is technically without a wife after a New York supreme court ruling granting his first wife a divorce and declaring his marriage to Estelle Andrews valid The decree nullifies his Mexican divorce and prohibits a second marriage without court consent Custody of Thomas Armour Jr and alimony of 250 a month were awarded to the first wife Consuelo Carreras Armour named Estelle Andrews as co respondent in the suit.
Washington reports that Philippi and West Union men will represent the Navy in the Chicago National Air Races starting Saturday. The officer list includes Lieut. B S Cornwell Philippi and Ralph T Stuart West Union as aviation machinist mate, with Lt Commander J H Chapmann of Houston leading the squadron. Army and Marines also participate. Marines to publish their personnel today.
Aug 21 Fairmont report states Miss Bella Naomi Radcliff, eighteen, died after a blood vessel burst from heavy sneezing while in a car with friends. Daughter of Grace Pratt Radcliff and Henry Radcliff, she collapsed in her mother’s Highland Plaza home near Rivesville after a period of coma.
Fragmentary OCR of a Sunday puzzle page lists scattered clues such as solution of Saturday's puzzle and various numbered entries. The text includes partial words like Went up German river Not good and worn-out phrases with names like Renate, Strained man, Meaping Lancets and Bearee.
A New Bern woman reports losing 47 pounds after months of Kruschen Salts, drinking one half teaspoon in warm water daily, and walking modestly each day. She weighs 170 pounds now and praises the product’s benefits. The ad also notes a cautious dosage and price information. A separate obituary notes a woman who suffered paralysis and died after three days of unconsciousness.
Pittsburgh August 21 police blamed a quarrel from domestic difficulties for the slaying of Daniel McConeghy 34 of Mifflin Township. Lee Allen 67 father in law of the victim was being held for questioning after the police chief said Allen caused the shooting.
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