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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1930

Page

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Indictments for Eight Felonies and Ten Misdemeanors

Taylor county grand jury reported at noon and returned indictments for eight felonies and ten misdemeanors. Felonies include breaking and entering and grand larceny. names include Jenkins, Goodwin, Bradway, Spranker, and Eu gene Sitekey. Misdemeanors cover non support, delinquency of a minor, possession of liquor, and drunken driving, with several others unnamed. No indictments were returned on the rest of the charges as jury was dismissed at noon.

Taylor County Grand Jury BE. J. Jenkins Eugene Sitekey Argil Goodwin Clifford Bradway Charles Spranker Late Byard T. F. Mofitoney Floyd Trimble John Tierney John Boston, Sr C. P. Green Comity Court

Naval Parley Recess As Experts Continue Work

Five power naval conference adjourns until next Wednesday to allow French leaders to adjust domestic affairs after the Fall of the Tardieu cabinet. Henry L. Stimson proposed a holiday to MacDonald as Grandi and Wakatsuki consulted Italy and Japan.

London Henry L. Stimson MacDonald Grandi Italy Wakatsu- Ad Japan

Osage of Tales Face Offiers Probing Case

Wooster Ohio February 19 Charles Hannab again at center as authorities pursue tangled tale of Melvin Horst missing from Ortville over a year ago. Investigators press Hannab for a consistent story linking Burl Donald to the boy’s disappearance while plans to test Donald’s habeas bid fade absent charges. Prosecutor Marion Graven says child stealing charges will follow if needed to force a confession and locate Melvin’s body. Also appears an unrelated advertisement for galoshes and arcties at Kesdler’s back page.

Wooster Charles Hannab Melvin Horst Ortville Hannah Horsts Burl Donald Devka Melvins Orrville Donald Marion Graven Melvin

Louisiana Minstrel Boys Glee Club Concert

A high school event at the auditorium Thursday evening at 8 15 features the Louisiana Minstrel Boys Glee Club. Admission is 25 cents with 50 cents for reserved seats at Turner’s.

Louisiana Minstrel Boys’ Glee Club Turner's Toany

Minstrel Show At Grafton High School

The Grafton High School Boys Glee Club plans to stage the Louisiana Minstrel at the school auditorium. Led by intercollegiate entertainer Smilin Poe Smith, the troupe promises lively jokes rapid dialogue and memorable song hits delivered by end men Bill Glenn Irish Wadsworth Tom Bartlett and others.

Boys Glee Club Grafto High School William Bill Glenn Lawrence “Irish” Wadsworth Tom” Bartlett Wal

Gift Club Final Standings Published Until Winners Named

The Sentinel lists the final Gift Club Members standings with no changes until the campaign ends and winners are determined. The public should not overvalue the current rankings as some members have not published reserve counts and others may pursue independent strategies before judges finalize the tally.

Sentinel Gift Club Great Gift Club The

Gift Club Judges Named By Sentinel

The judges appointed for the Sentinel's Gift Club are Mr. Chris W. Steele assistant cashier at First National Hank Mr S J Friedman of Friedman and Co and Mr Charley Payne deputy sheriff.

Sentinel Chris. W. Steele First National Hank S.J. Friedman F Friedman & Co Charley Payne

Testimony on Hoover Aids Muscle Shoals Effort Heard

Washington heard testimony that President Hoover as secretary of commerce sought to ease the Muscle Shoals dispute by reconciling the power and chemical groups. The scene centered on Senate proceedings with lobby concerns and committee plans discussed for continuation on page six.

Washington Hoover Senate

Claims power group favored says he has knowledge of legitimate expenses

Washington reports before the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee William V King chief accountant for the federal power commission testified that power interests used obstructive tactics and failed to comply with accounting rules. He said illegitimate expenses and irregularities occurred, and Bonner faced charges as investigations continued into the commission’s conduct and finances.

Washington Senate Interstate Commerce Committee Willam. V.king Federal Power Commission Commission Senate The Power Commission Charles A. Russell B. Bonner King Bonner Couzens

Rescue Party Hopes To Save Entombed Miner

Blairmore Alberta February report says weary miners worked in shifts to rescue Frank Cheesek entombed since Monday after a cave in at Greenhill mine. Hope rose yesterday with the rescue of his partner Frank Bombardier though Bombardier weakened after 24 hours Imprisonment.

Blairmore Alta Greenhill Frank Cheesek Frank Bombardier Bombardier

Contracts Of 37 States For Building Doubled In January

Washington reports that public works contracts and public utility construction more than doubled in January. A Commerce Department release notes January contracts totaled 112,065,200, up from 66,952,000 a year earlier. Julius H. Barnes, head of the national business survey conference, urges planning and cooperation to boost buying power.

Washington Commerce Department Julius H. Barnes National Business Survey

Blame for Run on Texas Bank May Be Placed

Fort Worth Texas February 19 Investigation by the county grand jury was in prospect today seeking to fix responsibility for the rumor believed to have caused a run of depositors on the First National Bank of Fort Worth one of the oldest and strongest financial institutions in the southwest. Criminal District Judge George E Howey said the investigation would be asked. Depositors began crowding into the bank at 2 p m yesterday.

Fort Worth Tex First National Bank Fort Worthy George E. Howey

Blonde Woman Bootlegger Sought in Ohio Case

Banesville Ohio February 19 A blonde woman bootlegger is being sought in connection with a Zanesville operator of a regular aerial rum running route Clinton R Heilingstein Detroit 22 arrested Monday night after his monoplane loaded with 10 packs of liquor damaged on landing near Banesville Heilingstein said he delivered cargo to a blind woman who loaded it into an automobile and drove away Heilingstein admitted bringing liquor from near Detroit and showed a $928 check from the woman bootlegger McDougal state Prohibition Agent noted the mayor was cooperative.

Banesville Zanesville Clinton R. Heilingstein Detroit Heiligenstein A. C. McDougal McDougal

Regulation of Liquor By Ale States Urged

Witness Grayson M. P. Maren Be of New York said the repeal of the eighteenth amendment and state control of intoxicating liquors was demanded by many. She testified before the House judiciary committee that government officials may have used thugs in enforcing Prohibition, challenging the era’s legitimacy. Two days remain for prohibitionists to present their case.

Washington Grayson M. P Maren Be Ness New Xt City House Tig Diciary Banc Key Towell Michener Michigan Henry Ford William. H., Stayton Board of Directors of Association Harts Mutt Prohibitionists Friends of Prohibition Liggett Graham Wiliam A.smith Kansas

Practiced Law Though Blind for 21 Years

Washington Feb 19 Senator Thomas Schall Minnesota spoke over the Coll broadcasting system about a man who, blind 21 years, continues to practice law with support from his wife. He said losing sight cost him but he would not trade his understanding for sight and credited his wife for encouragement and trust in him. The account notes his attack at age 30 from an electric shock and mentions a continuation on another page.

Washington Thomas Schall Minnesota Coll Broadcasting System

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