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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1930
Page
3
Coral Parrish Montgomery is listed as society editor contact. All social items should be telephoned to the society editor by 1 am. Readers are urged to communicate news after general functions for better handling.
Helena Bradford became the bride of Doctor J J Kaufman at St Augustine's Church. Reverend M J Hannon officiated. The couple left for a motor trip through the east after the wedding. The bride, daughter of Mrs Mary Bradford, worked in the Baltimore and Ohio railroad accounting department. Dr Kaufman is well known in Grafton and vicinity and will reside on Maple Avenue.
Queen Marie and Princess Ioana arrived in Bucharest, amid reports of potential reconciliation efforts between King Carol and Queen Frelen. The visit follows a baggage of unclear statements and a busy schedule in Clarksburg, with media attention focusing on royal movements and regional diplomacy.
Local society column lists visits and travels. Virginia Reita Cumberland hosts in Mian while Jerry Morgan family guests in West Mall Street. Misses Mary and Virginia Cox travel to Parsons for Cox reunion. Mrs J Lee Evans and son Wa viv attend business in Fairmont. Harold Sorge returns from Wheeling. Dorthy Nicely visiting Parkersburg cousins. stays over weekend. Mr and Mrs James Guy Westernport Md guests of Yates on Walnut Street. William Hanway to Atlantic City for vacation. Mrs A T Orr of Salt Lake City visiting Grat ton relatives. Mrs A B Murphy returns home after nine weeks in Bellevue hospital New York.
The will of late W L Highland banker and publisher filed for probate leaves estate over 1.5 million plus 309000 in trust for family. Executors named Empire National Bank M G Sperry and C B Highland. Widow to receive 1000 monthly till eldest child reaches 85. At 85 one third of assets to her for life, rest to son and three daughters at 35. Siblings receive modest sums.
Kaye Don British speed ace suffered a broken rib in a crash during the 140 mile Ulster tourist trophy race at Fellasi Ireland. His mechanic was seriously injured when their car overturned and caught fire. Captain A C R Waite received a severe concussion in a separate crash as another car mounted a bank.
Chicago on August 28 reports that era aviation has shed greasy overalls for businesslike attire at Curtiss airport. Opening of the 14th national air races featured mechanics in form fitting breeches and berets, with women fliers sporting berets and boutonnieres as part of a new stylish image.
Old-time aviators lament modern sartorial standards while recalling days when flight clothing was simpler. Police guard public buildings amid Otto denial rumors as authorities monitor security. News adds that a young archduke linked to Hungarian monarchists has arrived, fueling celebrations for St. Emeric.
Vienna Aug 23 Barbu Ionescu a friend of King Carol of Romania said he had authority to deny plans to marry either a French princess or Madame Lupescu his former inamorata. He added relations between King Carol and Queen Helen are friendly after their reconciliation following the Romanian Church Congress annulment declaration.
In Budapest officials denied that former Empress Zita and her son Otto returned to Hungary to mount a coup. The denial failed to quiet the public mood amid continued excitement from reports linking the two to a potential seizure of the throne.
Washington reports that the United States Children's Bureau urges minimal clothing for babies in hot weather. The 1930 August wardrobe trend favors fewer garments, with infants in suntans and simple outfits. Health experts in the capital endorse light clothing as safe and beneficial for babies during heat waves.
New Orleans reported Dorothy Dell Goff, a blue eyed local girl, returned with her mother after winning Miss United States and Miss Universe titles. She and her mother had funded a frugal Galveston pageant trip, sourcing a $15 gown and a $3 bathing suit from scarce funds. The victory sparked widespread celebration as officials and townspeople honored her upon return.
Ambassador Charles G. Dawes leaves Paris for Périgueux to begin a car journey through the Vezere and Benne valleys in southern France and on to Spain. He will study caves and grottoes rich in stone carvings and ivory trinkets, tracing human history from early times to Roman era. He travels by automobile.
Washington reports Sunday services will be held at President Hoover's Rapidan camp in Virginia. The President and Mrs. Hoover will attend alongside about 100 Marines and camp attendants. A portable organ has been sent and the Navy Department will designate a chaplain to conduct the services.
Ruth Wet says she supports repealing all prohibition laws in her first public statement since announcing her candidacy. Mrs. Me. Cormick reaffirms she is personally dry while noting she belongs to the Republican party pledged to be responsive to the will of the people.
Admiral Byrd lauds Solomon Auguste Andrée, first polar air expedition attempt, as visionary yet under equipped. He notes Andrée left a diary and would value its scientific record for posterity.
A French war mother places a hand fashioned red white and blue leather wreath on the tomb of the unknown soldier in Washington. The wreath bears a tribute to the fallen and memorializes the sacrifice of French soldiers in the war.
A letter accompanying the wreath was signed by Mme. Marie Charlotte Ravead of Rochefort France. The wreath was brought to Washington by Mrs David Potts and Mrs Lafayette Hadley of Mamaroneck New York designated by Mamaroneck Post 480 American Legion Auxiliary to place the tribute on the tomb at Arlington National Cemetery.
Washington August 23 A stand jury demanded to determine whether professional bondsmen were in collusion with the police to create bonds The action followed a five day controversy among officials over liquor law prosecutions in the capital It was sparked by statements attributed to police judges who suggested police were overzealous in prohibition cases.
In Washington on August 23, a $100 bequest in the will of Clarence Gale Aten of Weston, who died August 4, ensures park squirrels receive winter care. The gift honors the animal companions that brought pleasure to Aten's mother.
Today's scheduled trial races between the yachts Enterprise Yan kee Weetamoe and Whirlwind to decide the defender of the America's cup against Sir Thomas Lipton's Shamrock V were postponed due to heavy weather. It marks the second consecutive day of postponements. The article also notes an average French farm size of seventeen acres versus United States farms at about 130 acres.
Fragmented recipe-like text lists ingredients for chicken salad with celery pimientos and mayonnaise, plus whipped cream, cheese relish filling for 16 sandwiches, and several dessert components including sugar lemon juice and vanilla. The garbled OCR preserves multiple dish items and steps with incomplete instructions.
Chicago Aug 23 The engagement of Miss Helen Hurley daughter of Mrs Edward Hurley to William J Ryan Chicago attorney is announced. Ryan son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Ryan of Condon and Livingston law firm. Miss Hurley father formerly chairman of the Dy Shipping Board and a chairman of the Federal Trade Commission.
Hary Glenn starts as a Western Union office boy in Praatytown, replacing Gee Hardin who will attend Praag town high school. Glenn pegs on duty in the company uniform, while Tommy Miller will leave Wednesday for a two week absence at the Welton office.
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