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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1930
Page
7
Puzzle snippet mentions AHO fares and small cand ven hints. References Mebrew, Falke, Mold County in New York state and Berforta. Text fragmentary with scattered proper nouns and stray words. No cohesive story or clear event. puzzle clue remnants and garbled names remain.
Benny Rubin stars as Benny Krantz in Sunny Skies a college musical comedy at the Opera House. Rex Lease Marceline Day and Wesley Barry co star with Greta Granstedt and James Wilcox in a lively talking picture about college life and romance with musical numbers by Earl Bartnett. Nor Man Taurog directed the RCA Photo release with A P Younger story. Also showing was good comedy and shorts tonight and Saturday.
Dudley Digges, starring in The Condemned sequel at the Strand Theatre, discusses his Hollywood experience. He found film work welcoming after stage life, noting delight in the picture world and a contrast to New York’s nightlife.
The piece lists several U S Senators tied to changes in candidacy or positions, including Walter Edge’s replacement by Ambassador Morrow and mentions of Peter Godlet Gerry, Thomas Pryor Gore, J Hamilton Lewis, Thomas Francis Bayard, Gilbert M Hitcheck, and Matthew Mansfield Neely with brief biographical notes on their service in the Senate.
Laur ie recounts that Gross of Gary hired to negotiate hotel purchase in Florida amid Chicago financiers and a failed sale. Zuta had been spoken of in wake notices, while Laur ie notes his son worked as a newspaper man in Florida and sought contact with Gov Carlton and Florida officials.
The State Road Commission issued a bid call for 57.48 miles of highway work including three bridges and three culverts with bids due September 23. Chairman G P Fortney said plans aim to maximize employment and accelerate projects where possible amid drought constraints.
The state drought committee asked contractors to favor local unskilled labor where available and listed main projects across Berkeley Jefferson Doddridge Jackson Greenbrier Hagcock Lincoln Monongalia Pocahontas Monroe Taylor and other counties. The plan includes 14 miles Martinsburg Charles Town road in eastern panhandle and 12.5 miles Ripley Spencer road with grading draining, plus six bridge works in McDowell Ritchie counties on Upper Landsgraf Laurel and Oxbow bridges with masonry substructures and T-beam superstructures.
West Virginia expects a fair potato crop despite drought and a tough growing season. With 63,000 acres planted, estimates reach 5,350,000 bushels, below last year’s 6,155,000. Brooke County leads, seed potato sales topped 1,000 bushels through the farm bureau, and Tyler and Pleasants counties rise in production as experts tour Carpenter fields near St. Mary’s.
Washington reports United States Housing Corporation figures showing 4 785 wartime homes nationwide with a government deficit near 50 million dollars. About 25 000 workers gained housing, six thousand modern frame homes priced 3000 to 5000 dollars await liquidation, with lenient payment terms and mercy for lapsed accounts.
Ambassador Morrow, acting for the State Department, was instructed to proceed with negotiations for an American Mexican agreement to implement the recom mendations, aiming to settle the disputed Rio Grande boundary. The move follows approval from Washington and signals active diplomatic effort in late May.
In Alabama the gubernatorial contest features independent candidate Hugh A Locke. The campaign centers on reform and state leadership as Locke seeks to challenge major party rivals with a distinct policy platform.
The International Boundary Commission recommendations call for Rio Grande river course recertification based on the commission’s report approved by President Hoover yesterday, following department instructions.
Real estate valued over 2 million dollars, once owned by Edward F. Searles, is sold by heirs of Arthur T. Walker. Purchaser is Lillian W. Andrews, wife of banker Frank M. Andrews, of Methuen and Lawrence. Also sold is Benjamin A. Roland's purchase of the George Washington statue from Searles. A pink worm threatens Algeria cotton crops.
Chicago August 22 The National Aeronautic Association of America opened with Godfrey L Cabot of Boston among early arrivals He learned to pilot at 56 and even practiced by swooping on a seaplane to pick up supplies He noted aviation being for younger men and cited average member ages around 40 to 45 with many not yet piloting.
A fragmentary note reports the father of Secretary Davis, James L. Davis, injured with a broken arm today. He will be confined to hospital care as the celebration planned in honor of his son proceeds, with the vice-presidency anticipated by the principal.
Toronto Toronto Aug three miss Margaret Philadelphia Miss Ethelee New York and Mrs Ruth Townme formerly of Denver now resident of Toronto compete for leadership in the Canadian National Exhibition Mile Swim Marathon for women.
Fairmont August 22 Mrs Daisy Clayton aged 27 confessed to killing her husband Amos 62 with an axe in their White Rock home yesterday Prosecuting Attorney M Bart gun said last night Fay Dunn 27 was arrested after the attack according to officials The report notes details remain disputed and under investigation
Washington Aug 22 The prohibition enforcement program will be discussed on the Washington Star radio forum over the Columbia system next Thursday night by Assistant Attorney General G Aaron Youngquist in charge of the administration of the dry laws.
In Washington on August 22 the solicitor of the state department, Guy H. Hackworth, became acting secretary of state for the first time in years due to the absence of Secretary Stimson and senior aides. The shift places Hackworth in charge of duties normally handled by the secretary and undersecretaries during the period.
At the trustee sale of Home Furniture Company in Grafton West Virginia a cedar chest formerly priced at 23 dollars is offered at a sale price of 9.75. The sale location is Main Street just above the stop light.
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