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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1930
Page
7
The note promises broad appeal with action for youngsters and romance for adults. It touts humor and states the film is the funniest yet, aiming to attract every family member to see the new release.
Jack Whiting rises from amateur college theatricals to headline a First National comedy. The College Lovers’ Hero opens tonight at the Opera House with Whiting cast as the college lead, followed by a unique football finale. Ziegfeld scouts Whiting and offers a New York future after meeting him at a charity show in Philadelphia.
Cecil B De Mille presents Madam Satan featuring a large star cast led by Kay Kay as Madam Satan Reginald Denny Roland Young and Lillian Roth. The film centers on a grand masked ball aboard a Zeppelin ending in a parachute escape with many screen stars in varied roles and a famed Zeppelin sequence drawing performers from the industry.
Youeen Trou sng man ies nat ks Chase came, aor oe alee production, featuring exotic har poster tentt Miss Java. Mary Carlisle appears with Duncan Slatera in It's Great Life as Allee in Wonderjamés Mary, McAllister as Vision a Black Tulle. Nina de Liguoro, Italian star, is The Spirit of Spain. Theodore Kosloff dances Electricity in Ballet Mechanique. Leroy Prinz directs eight tuneful songs including Live and Love Today and Bad Little Sin. Herbert Stothart and Clifford Gray composed music. Jack King and Elsie Janis contributed. Abe Lyman leads the orchestra. Jeanie MacPherson wrote the story. dialogue by Gladys Unger and Elsie Janis.
A four inch snow blanket spread across Colorado with trucks rushing reed fodder to cattle near pastures now snowbound. Sleet and snow also moved through the region as Denver thermometer fell to 25 degrees. A trace of snow reached Santa Fe New Mexico as weather calm spread westward.
City schools plan handicapped program scheduling with activities around Christmas. Teachers coordinate annual events for students and parents, with programs set for Wednesday afternoon or night before the holiday.
Isaac Croston of West Hill appeared in circuit court Saturday as Squire John Te Wultian fined him 120 dollars and sentenced him to jail for trapping three muskrats and three possums out of season. The trial featured a lack of witnesses and Croston’s plea that he did not know who sold the hides. He was represented by Attorney Sidney H. Somerville.
The public is warned against trespassing on property of Tygart Valley Glass Co. in Grafton. Offenders face legal action. William P. Samples, Commissioner in Chancery, in the Taylor County Bank building, Grafton WV, Dec 1, 1930. Also notice to the Flemington Mill creditors in a suit against White Horse Coal Co and banks, stating that on Dec 20 1930 at the Taylor County office proceedings will execute a decree of reference, attendees must bring books and papers.
A reader notes that the best Christmas gift is the one that proves useful, emphasizing practicality over ornament. The comment frames a preference for gifts that serve a tangible function and lasting value. MI4SONG
Jenkings Rogers, charged with carrying a pistol and climbing on Sammie Summer's car to snap the gun, was postponed in Squire James Lilly's court from this afternoon to Saturday. The piece notes Tennessee seniors ending their football careers against the Florida Gators at Jacksonvale.
The county baseball league committee and officers meet in Supt Lloyd A Shriver's office tomorrow evening to close up business of the past season. Secretary Lloyd Shriver says he has not been advised yet of plans for next year's activities.
To all lien holders by judgment or otherwise on the real estate of White Horse Coal Company a decree of the Circuit Court of Taylor County requires you to present all claims to the White Horse Coal Company for satisfaction of the lien. Claims must be filed at the Taylor County Bank building in Grafton West Virginia on or before December 29 1980. Dated December 1 1990.
By decree in Taylor County West Virginia on November 14 1940 Ruth Pollock et al. suit Bertha M Gerber etc the special commissioner will sell at public auction at 10:00 AM January 7 1931 at the front door of the Taylor County courthouse a lot in Grafton measuring 30 feet on the north side of W Washington Street and extending.
Partial OCR details a property sale with Lot No One Hand three nos 148 on a plat, large dwelling house residence, Lutheran church nearby. Terms show one third cash and balance in two equal yearly installments with interest bearing note paid on or before due date. Signed by Ws Merle W Dis.
Sentinel want ads provide succinct quick results listing items for sale and brief notices. The page compiles short entries with prices and contact details, including personal names or organizations when visible. Ads are terse, listing goods, service offers, and inquiries in compact lines.
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