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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1930
Page
3
Social editor notes Coral Farrish Montgomery and affiliates for society page. The family asks submission of social events to be honed for Wandling coverage immediately after functions for the society section.
More than 250 members and friends attended a joint anniversary program in Wehn Hall. Mountaineer Council No. 44 and Mountain City Council No. 49 featured songs, readings, and an address by C. W. Corbin and W. H. Han. Miss Virginia Settler received a wedding anniversary gift, while Miss Hilda Brown and Miss Beulah Snider won prizes in games and contests. A nearby Ladies Aid meeting followed, continuing holiday social activities.
Associated Press Photo shows Mrs Reginald Vanderbilt aboard a ship returning to New York from a European vacation. The image captures her on deck with travel bags and sea background as she resumes American life after touring Europe.
The mayor launches page one efforts to bring in delicacies and bulk foods such as beans potatoes flour meat bread and tomatoes to satisfy hunger and stretch budgets. The parcel checking service at the new headquarters assists many, while the buy an extra toy campaign provides playthings for underprivileged children to lift spirits amid hard times.
Infant son of Mr and Mrs Leo Tucker of Prunnytown died after birth and was buried in Harmony Grove cemetery this afternoon by Bartlett Undertaking Company. The clipping also notes Spanish made typewriters are exported to many countries.
Cuban authorities move to suppress unrest after days of anti-government protests. Dozens of warrants issued for Nacionalist figures and opponents. many flee to the United States while several journalists are detained. Except for a riot at the Clentue gos in Sante Clariy province, the island is quiet as the military takes control there.
Baltimore December 13 The Union Trust Company with resources over 77 million today took over the American Trust Company organized in 1926 with resources 2 544 185 as of January 1 The Union Trust will guarantee depositors and no restrictions on withdrawals will be placed American Trust will continue its separate existence The consolidation marks the eleventh for the Union Trust in six years and the fourth this year
Santa like scene at Grafton fire department as volunteers repair and display donated toys for girls and boys who may not receive gifts this Christmas. Chief Greenwald Truck Driver Smith Harry Greenwald Hall Lemmon drive efforts with Salvation Army aid, aiming to distribute by Christmas Eve. Plans also noted for a University of South Carolina soccer football program.
Professor Reynolds says the study shows a deplorable situation in Grafton and urges students to bring food and clothing to the Hi-V and Girl Reserves for Salvation Army relief. He describes the need as underestimating the hardship and calls for an organized effort to support those facing winter shortages.
A youthful bandit robbed a Kroger grocery in Charleston Wica on December 13 just after opening. He pretended to be a customer drew a pistol and forced manager Frank Davis and another clerk to surrender $400. A woman clerk fled to a rear room and alerted police from a nearby store. officers arrived minutes after the robber vanished.
Florida reporters describe Miami and surrounding resorts bracing for a record winter season with more housing, new accommodations city aid, and expanded entertainment. Jockey club race meets, greyhound tracks, golf courses, and bath clubs expected to draw crowds as hotels, apartments, and mini courses proliferate to handle visitors.
A fragmented recipe and prep notes describe mushroom ham sandwiches with buttered toast, paprika seasoned milk sauce, and toppings. It notes buttered bread, diced cooked ham, eggs, peppers, and parsley, plus a tip about warm oven and sealing bread shells for easy serving. A separate tip covers repairing torn rain gear with tape.
Johnson calls for an advisory state publicity committee and funding for a sustained campaign using speakers bureau billboards radio and partnerships with transportation firms to attract western tourists visiting Washington. He notes states and cities invest heavily in advertising and argues WV must act now during a dull business period.
Dolores L Salazar 22 and John R Holther 21 tied the knot in Las Vegas per William J Orr’s notice. The couple, she a stage actress and he the son of a late Minneapolis flour magnate Payton Ry Holmer, wed in a private ceremony.
A blast at the side entrance of Barney Krivit a Boston realtor in Brookline Corey Hill section shattered windows of two houses. One person was injured as debris damaged the homes and nearby property. Police investigated the mass bombing incident and searched for suspects.
Exchange figures show 1.195 billion dollars in balances and 167 million in another category. F A Primm spent several days this week in Washington PA visiting his sonpend family.
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