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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1930
Page
5
Washington December council reports the government will allocate 10000 for heart attack research in the coming fiscal year after health officials cite heart disease as major death cause. The treasury supply bill includes 1900000 for public health and 320000 for the coast guard, with increases and reductions relative to prior levels.
Washington dispatch reports the Coast Guard achieved an all-time life saving record in 1930 with a series of notable rescues. Details note cumulative feats and recognized operations by the service.
Ray Clark sits in local jail for 15 days after conviction in Squire John J. Wittma court for operating an automobile with improper license plates. State Trooper Harold K. Debendarter reported the arrest. Clark failed to pay a ten dollar fine plus costs. Kentucky tobacco crop this year is estimated at 321,850,000 pounds versus a five year average of 430,997,000 pounds.
Neil Hamilton leads in Ladies Must Play at the Opera House tonight and Saturday. The Columbia production stars Dorothy Sebastian with Natalie Moorhead and John Hartland in the cast. Hamilton jokes about a real life eleven dollar fortune and a rumored link to the film plot.
Will Rogers stars in a western melodrama set on the line between California and Nevada. Lightnin Jones clashes with crooks led by Thomas over a deed to his wife Milly's Calivada Hotel while John Marvin shelters in the Nevada wing to avoid a railroad theft arrest. Lightnin uncovers a conspiracy, testifies in court, and helps reunite Milly and her husband as Marvin is cleared and the hotel remains in the Jones family.
The Strand Theatre bills a round of stars touring U S and international venues. Names include J M Kerrigan, Henry King, Jason Robards, Ruth Warren, Joyce Compton, Frank Campeau, Roxanne Curtis, Phil Tead, Walter Percival, Thos Jefferson, Nast, Blanche La Clair, Bess Plowers, Sonya Levien, G P Costello, David Golden, Frank Dettman, Sophie Wachner among others. The listing notes showings Sunday Dec 7 and Monday Dec 8 at the Strand.
Breck Coleman joins a wagon train led by Pa Bascom to scout the westward trek. He battles rival plans and Indian threats, despatches a killer, earns Ruth Cameron’s trust, and helps the party cross a dangerous cliff and the Snake River. Zeke and Lopez figure in friendship and danger as romance grows.
A Memphis reader testifies Konjola eased nervousness, appetite loss, and insomnia after two bottles, praising its impact and urging trust in such experiences. The piece also lists cast notes for The Big Trail including Tully Marshall Tyrone Power John Wayne and Russ Powell with brief confirmations and questions about fraternity membership.
Washington December 4 The budget shows 41.11 cents of each dollar will go to military functions next fiscal year totaling 1 616 387 115. General law enforcement costs rise to 25 507 182 an increase of about 2 million from the prior year. Civil and executive functions are allocated 249 and 24.48 percent respectively while penal activities amount to 1 109 969 or 28.22 percent.
Baltimore and Chilopolly and Grob brought three train riders before Justice of Peace John L Wittman. Two colored and one white pleaded guilty and received ten days in jail or a fine. Louis McQuade, claimed he had no home and sought a residence. Step Terry and James Te, both colored, were brought in by officer Grob from Alabama.
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