Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Grafton Sentinel in Grafton, West Virginia

We have 4,406,501 pages in West Virginia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1930

Page

7

Whoopee at Strand Theatre Christmas Run

The Strand presents Whoopee starring Eddie Cantor in a lavish Goldwyn Ziegfeld musical film. The picture, filmed with 74 scene changes and hundreds of costumes shot at Zion National Park, showcases Cantor and Eleanor Hunt in a tale of romance and escape set on a ranch and Native American reservation.

Ziegfeld Strand Theatre Samuel Goldwyn Florenz Zeigfield Eddie Cantor Kings of the Screen United States John Rutheford Wanenis Sally Henry Williams Aang Benty Tenorant Enok Henry Vanenis Waneny Edldie Cantor New York Eleanor Hiumt Samuel Goldwyn Paul Gregory Ethel Shutta Chief Caupolican Dorothy Knapp Jeanne Morgan Muriel Finley Virginia Bruce Owen Davis

Word Form Word Building Contest Stimulates Scholastic Interest

A playful language game uses names from The iSpoilers cast Gary Cooper William Boyd Rex Beacd to derive boy names like Harry Carl Ray Lee and girl names from Betty Compson and Kay Johnson such as Betty Jametta and May. Participants match names to masculine or feminine groundwork, exploring nicknames and monikers.

Gary Cooper William ‘Boyd Rex Beacd Harry Carl Ray Lee Betty Compson Kay Johnson Jametta May

The Spotters at Strand Theatre Gains Attention

North Carolina senators and principal ladies in the cast are noted. Gary Cooper is praised as a fan favorite. The article highlights fan awards and mentions autographed pictures. The Spotters is now showing at the Strand Theatre.

Gary Cooper Gary Strand Theatre

Side Street at Opera House Stars Moore Brothers

Critics hail Radio Pictures melodrama Side Street a standout of the year now at the Opera House. The Moore brothers Tara Matt and Owen co star for the first time in their careers in a gripping tale of a New York family and a racketeer plan, with Mal St Clair directing and songs woven into the film. Tonight and Wednesday showings include strong supporting names and a comedy.

Side Street Opera House Tom Matt Owen Tor Mal St. Clair Harold Lloyd St. Clair George O'Hara Sidney Clare Oscar Levant Radio Pictures Moore Brothrs Kathryn Penny Owen Moore Emma Dunn Frank Sheridan Walter McNamara Mildred Harris Dan Wolheim al Hill

Coach Murray calls for end zone depth increase to 20 yards

Milwaukee December 23 Coach Frank J Murray of Marquettes undefeated 1430 football team argues raising the end zone depth from 10 to 20 yards would aid the offense by creating more room for passes near the goal line He notes current depth favors defenses and cites Dallas Texas spending 20000000 to tame the Trinity River for flood control and traffic solutions

Milwaukee Frank J. Murray Marquette Murray Pa West

State police report November arrests and moonshine seizures

Charleston distributes figures from Captain Harry A. Cooper on a November police month. State police arrested 31 061 persons, collected 22 260 10 in fines, paid 14 108 44 in costs, and sentenced offenders to 686 years eight months seven days. Prohibition violators numbered 450 with 9 355 75 in penalties and 11 months total. Moonshine seizures included 89 stills, 604 gallons, 10 835 gallons mash, and 383 gallons of wine beer and cider. eight cars were confiscated. Stolen property recovered valued at 17 939 71.

Charleston Harry A. Cooper

Cougars Train for Tide Game in Pasadena

Washington State's Cougars prepared for the 16th annual Tournament of Roses clash with Alabama's Crimson Tide in Pasadena California. Coach Grin Babe Hollingbery noted the team went through the season undefeated and remained unfazed as Alabama was favored.

Pasadena Cal Washington State Cougars Crimson ‘Tide Alabama California Tournament Park Grin Babe" Hollingberry

Christmas Record Sale at Haymonds Store

A seasonal sale features Victor records at 35 cents each or three for one dollar. Haymonds advertises deep discounts on a selection of records, urging customers to buy early to clear stock before Christmas.

Haymonds Victor

Two Train Riders In Squires Court

Two young men aged 199 months were brought before Magistrate John L. Wittman yesterday on train racing charges. One received a sympathetic warning to go home and avoid trains, while the other was jailed for 10 days. The court indicated an imminent further inquiry that may lead to release for the other lad.

John L. Wittman Squire Wittman Clarksburger

Trooper Tags At Midnight In License Tag Bust

Harold K. Debendarter faced a tag arrest as he placed 1921 plates at midnight amid a West Virginia State Constabulary crackdown. The officer pursued an example while others also switched to new tags, and the story notes a late official round up of 80 gallons of liquor.

Harold K. Debendarter Debbie West Virginia State Constabulary

Clearing House Exchanges and Balances Report

New York December 23 report shows exchanges totaling 1.166 billion dollars with balances of 116 million dollars.

New York

Skater Takes Unplanned Plunge on Thin River Ice

A local man named Wingne attempted ice skating on a bright Sunday when the river, covered with ice, looked fine. He fell through unexpectedly after stepping onto thin ice near the By & C. shops, suffering an abrupt plunge.

Meahk Wingne By & C

Kidnappers Sought After Bank Loot in Oklahoma

Robbers kidnapped J. Wyaate rat, cashier, after looting the American National Bank of 92,500 yesterday. The pair escaped with a sack of money and were pursued across Oklahoma. One suspect, JoRaR, reportedly freed after several hours, while no harm was done to the cashier.

Okio J. Wyaaterat American National Bank Oklahoma Jorar

Also Mentioned on This Page

Samba Ray Ke Pelatera Mieaaures Ian Cava Aepres Phocajetan Bishop's Jurie Einstein Asot K. Micwetash Albert Einstein North Carolina Senators Associated Press Josiah Bailey Furnifald. Simmons Cameron’ Morrison Lee S. Overman Washington OPERA Dallas Tex Trinity River Ocean Fliers J. Errol Boyd Mier Harry Connor Roosevelt Field Montreal Boyd Honors Squire's Court Clearing House Gloria By Julien Oliendorff Eran Teres Ianoe Scorchy Smith John Terry Lee Und Greay Scott Smunaos
Search Courier

Search the Grafton Sentinel Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Grafton Sentinel?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication