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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1930
Page
2
An essay argues that fifteen minutes daily shared activity between a parent and child strengthens bonds and yields mutual pleasure. It cites fathers who engage in simple games like football as a path to companionship, contrasting with bored interactions. The piece notes a dedication of the William C. Gorgas bridge memorializing the Panhandle project.
A scrambled caption features Senator Robert B. Howell with a colleague, described in fractured prose and incomplete wording, alongside a photograph. The snippet hints at a naval or travel connection but lacks full context.
Mrs Alexander George presents a home menu featuring fruit roll with frizzled dried beet potatoes and buttered vegetables. includes corn muffins pear salad and apple raisin roll with almond and spice notes.
Eastern Standard time listings detail nightly programs across stations 434.3 WEAF 848.6 WABO 094.5 WIZ 2k2H WRAL and 424.3 WOR Newark with segments including music talks dramas sports and features from 6 pm to 11 pm with acts like Ellington's Band Frederic William Wile Harlan Kaltenborn and Amon n Andy plus local sports and radio plays.
An elaborate Washington society reception introducing Caroline Hyde, daughter of the agriculture secretary, is held by Mrs. Jacob L. Loose of Kansas City. The scene includes music programs and broadcast listings for WJZ WEAF and other outlets, with various entertainers and stations named. A government engagement cancellation by Governor Conley is noted, plus local business moves in Morgantown and publishing changes.
Aviation editor Oscar Lewing notes air pioneers of 1930-31 set fresh world records. Graf Zeppelin completed oceanic routes including Brazil and North America. Southern Cross, Dornier Do J, and other classics expanded polar and long distance feats. Apache and other craft held high altitude and seaplane marks, with Soucek reclaiming altitude records into 1930.
Representatives from state municipalities endorse a resolution urging the legislature to amend state road laws. A Wheeling hearing on the will of James L. Hawley, a large landowner, continued to Wednesday. Morgantown reports a sale of Gilbert-Davis mine tipple and 150 acres of Sewickley coal for 25000 at a trustees’ sale. Oyster court action in Preston County against Sheriff Williams is abandoned by counsel for Elias W. Whetsel. Ray Henry faces murder charges in Mindlebourne, denies guilt on the witness stand. Weirton opens a 3,000,000 steel mill employing 150 workers on first shift before Judge Kump in Elkins. Mr. Ford returns to Graf ton toast night.
Kingwood December 30. Impeachment proceedings against Sheriff William Williams of Preston County were dropped by Gene W. Ford Graf ton counsel for Elias Whetsell who had filed a petition charging improper county fund disbursements and wasteful expenditure. No reason was given for abandonment.
Mr and Mrs Cran Triplett of Bridgeport announce the birth of a daughter named Nettie Sue born Sunday December 24 at the home of Mr Triplett's mother on the Prattown road. Mrs Triplett formerly Miss Helen Ravine of this city.
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