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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1930
Page
2
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A dense listing shows multiple radio markets with programs and times including Uncle Abe and David, Lopez Orchestra, Shilkret Concert Orchestra, and Amos n Andy. Stations WEAF WABC WIZ WOR WGY present music, news, sports, and talk segments with orchestras, concerts, and special features across 6:00 to 11:00 PM hours.
A dense OCR style listing shows multiple radio stations WEAF WIZ WJZ WJR WSM and others with concert, talk and variety programs across times from early evening to night. Mentions cities Springfield Cincinnati Detroit Nashville Louisville and Atlanta with orchestra acts and hosts among listed items.
John R. Gordon of New York, president of the Emergency Fleet Corporation, died Monday night at Garfield Hospital after an appendectomy. A longtime participant in shipping groups, he served on the American Steamship Owners Association executive committee and held key roles with the Shipping Board and allied maritime bodies during World War I. Born in Portland, Connecticut.
Chief Justice James Pennewill sitting as chancellor dismissed the receivership bill filed by Iran Nelson Boston against Warner Bros Pictures and Renwar Inc. The motion to dismiss by Hugh M Morris argued the bill was not signed or verified by the complainant as required. Pennewill heard the case after Chancellor Wolcott recused himself due to stock interest in Warner Bros.
Los Angeles officials said the State Athletic Commission will investigate last night’s bout in which referee Jack Kennedy halted the match after 139 seconds left with a no contest ruling. McVey and Hudking had been accused of not giving their best efforts, having talked through several rounds, and both fighters were suspended with purses withheld.
Detroit August 27 Judge Frank Murphy of the recorder's court filed petitions with 80 000 names to run in the September 9 special mayoral election resigning from the bench. Richard W Reading city clerk withdrew from the race leaving four candidates. George Engel Harold Emmons and John W Smith joined the field Bowles remains a candidate under recall law.
Governor Dan Moody of Texas urged southern state governors to back a nationwide “buy a bale of cotton” drive for the 1930 crop at 15 cents a pound. The plan aims to remove five million bales from the market to raise prices and aid drought‑stricken farmers.
An explosion at an old grain elevator in Minneapolis turned the structure into a torch, killing two workers Phillip Olson aged 32 and Harold Barnett aged 25. Firemen battled the blaze as debris spread over a large area and damage was estimated at $100,000. The cause remained undetermined.
Diamond Stars Al Simulations collected two singles a triple and 91st homer off Washington. Hack Wilson drove in four runs for the Cubs with a single sacrifice fly and 44th homer as they beat the Pirates. Hallahan of the Cardinals held the Reds to six hits and won 3 to 1. Also mentions Adlakchak crater in Alaska with an 80 square mile inner area and walls 3 000 feet high.
Chicago August 27 The Daily News announced the retirement of its dramatic critic Miss Amy Leslie effective September 1. Leslie has served as dramatic critic for the News for 40 years and prior to that was an actress.
Nantucket Mass August 27 22 Professor E W Jones of MIT severely ill was given a blood transfusion today as doctors hurried from Boston. Dr Paul Briggs of Boston City Hospital donated a quart of blood. Physicians were ferried from Woods Hole aboard a coast guard vessel to treat the patient.
Eminent exponents of British, American, and French law gathered in Washington as four high officials paused their summer breaks. Secretary Stimson and Mrs. Stimson returned to attend a White House garden party. Solicitor General Pletcher presided at a dinner and reception, while Justices Butler and Van Devanter interrupted vacations to honor the visitors.
New York reports exchanges totaling 793 million dollars and balances at 120 million. The note highlights modern American baking equipment being increasingly installed in New Zealand, known for its bread and cake culture, with further details incomplete due to garbled text.
Morgantown district Epworth League cabinet members plan a Thursday evening meeting in Fairmont to map the coming year's plans including church activities in Grafton Two local young people are members of the cabinet.
Washington Aug 27 Thomas Wilker Page Virginia Democrat former tariff commissioner was named to the tariff commission by President Hoover as part of Hawley Smoot reorganization follows Fletcher named last week as chairman Fletcher from Pennsylvania Republican four more members remain to be chosen under the law the President may name any incumbent commissioners
Parley Mayle and Denziel Parisons of West Hill were found guilty of moonshine possession. Each received 600 days in jail and a $25 fine plus costs from Judge Squire Wittman.
In the garment district a raincoat and children's dress makers strike moved into its second day. About 4,200 workers, union leaders said, were out. The International Ladies Garment workers organized the action. A separate note mentions new railway extensions in Siam being surveyed, with an eight year completion timeline.
Dorothy Revier and Matt Moore lead the Columbia all talking drama Call of the West at the Opera House. The piece follows a Broadway musical star who loses her looks, is nursed by a cowboy, and faces a return to New York and a life beyond the artificial stage. Also features comic and musical acts promised with a strong romantic appeal.
Director Herbert Brenon states that all talkie productions require actors to genuinely feel love during scenes. He notes that silent-film smiles and music cannot substitute for true emotion when microphones capture every sound on set. The interview highlights how close up photography and synchronized dialogue demand authentic feeling from stars like Winifred Westover and William Collier Jr.
The 15 mile Lake Ontario marathon drew 272 entrants with prize money totalling 15 000 dollars. The top five finishers split 10 000 to the winner 2 500 for second 1 750 for third 500 for fourth and 250 for fifth. United States last year winner Ed Keating of New York and a strong contingent were noted.
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