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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1930
Page
7
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Douglas Fairbanks Jr at the Opera House discusses his marriage to Joan Crawford. He says love at first sight and that Joan became his ideal, praising her fortitude and fitness for film life while noting he rejects casting style as a standard for choosing a wife. Also promoting Joe H. Brown in Top Speed with laughs, song, and speed boat antics.
Mrs. Ralph De Palma wife of the famed automobile racing driver filed a separate maintenance action in Los Angeles yesterday after 23 years of marriage. She testified she still loved him and was forced into the action. She fainted in her lawyer's office while being interviewed.
A nationwide building industry survey reports total construction value this year at four and a half billion dollars. Indiana Limestone Company cites robust activity backed by data from many centers, with Chicago noting strong demand and numerous projects underway nationwide.
Three rulings from the West Virginia Court of Appeals were issued today. Nathan G. McWhorter versus City of Clarksburg in Harrison County had the judgment reversed the verdict set aside and a new trial awarded. Robert M. Boyd versus Stella C. Boyd in Ohio County was modified and affirmed. Robert Haner versus W. G. MacCorkle et al in Logan County was affirmed.
Lahore December reports Captain P J W McClenaghan of the 10th battalion 8th jab regiment was shot on parade by a Sepoy corporal who turned his gun on a sergeant fatally wounding him. the assailant died by his own hand.
A jumble of rental and sales notices lists furnished rooms at 212 Pearl Street and 156-77wenneet San Francisco, five room houses with bath and garage, and a piano for sale. Also reported is Lew Fook, a 50 year old Chinese servant, held on charges related to the murder of Mrs Rosetta Baker, with investigation into motives continuing.
Police in Calcutta Bengal report that one of three assassins who killed Lieutenant Colonel Normal Slimmer Simpson director general of Bengal prisons succeeded in taking his own life. The other two shot themselves but survived.
Pirmasets Bavaria December 9 police announced the discovery of an alleged Communist arsenal containing a dozen large bombs and explosives for making more bombs. Twenty four members of a Communist anti Fascist league were arrested in connection with the discovery. Some reportedly confessed the bombs were to be used in a civil war to suppress the Fascists.
Union coal miners in North America cast ballots for international and district officers of the United Mine Workers of America. All returns must be in the headquarters in Indianapolis where tellers will tabulate and verify the vote by December 31.
For sale a young guaranteed canary as the sweetest Christmas gift priced at 5.00. Mrs. B. C. Waugh offers contact at 156 West Knotts Ave. Also listed is a Goodyear all weather high pressure cord tire and tube 82x44 unused, asking 20.0, bargain price to offer to interested buyers, inquire Newton at the Sentinel office.
Job entries list positions in South America or United States with no experience required, salaries weekly, transportation provided. Also a general housework ad seeks a middle aged woman or girl who is a good cook at 448 Walnut Street, Chicago. Box 229-21.
Five boys and five girls chosen from local, state, and district tests will perform as finalists in a National Radio audition broadcast from New York on December 14. Winners receive scholarships, cash, and tuition aid, with top prize totaling $5,090 plus tuition. Finalists will visit Washington as part of rewards.
A composite Charleston roundup reports Harold W. Houston noting a $1500 donation from Brookville Labor College for unemployed miners in Ward. Gov. Conley names Owen M. Jones Glen Ferris and Nathan H. Manakee to the state engineering registration board. Dr W B West of Huntington is elected president elect of a hospital association. Milk plant operators form a seven member committee to organize ice cream makers. A Beckley man in a bullet wound near a milk plant is investigated as a possible self-inflicted death. The Public Service Commission cites lack of jurisdiction over a water company complaint. DuPont announces a 40 hour week. The WV Medical Association bills on hospitals are advanced. A Deepwater bridge project and jail escape cases are noted in several counties. Morgantown affirms coaching change at WVU. A series of ill treatment and third-degree confession claims surface in murder trials near New Martinsville. A fatal fall involving Walter W. Fanster of Bikins ends in death.
El Paso reports Mexican sinal and Juarez police hunting in the mountains north of Juarez for Riva Palacio and Andres Cardoso following reports of a family’s killing near the city. Attorneys said fear for the men’ s safety while others viewed the slaying as a trap by foes.
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