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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1929
Page
7
Dr Thaddeus Bolton head of Temple University psychology conducts a study on how reduced sugar intake and mid afternoon lunches affect nerves and performance in office girls. Experimental groups receive sugar rich meals on designated days and are compared to days without extra food and to others sticking to usual diets.
Richard Mansock reports from New York on Dorothy Benjamin Caruso widow of Enrico Caruso who runs a sound recording studio. She records words and songs on aluminum disks for piano pupils actors and others and her brother Kameryn Benjamin directs. The service includes vocal diction practice and sending metal records to families or manuscript writers for conversion to sheet music.
The article notes Italian visitors and socialites at a recording studio eager for a metal disk method similar to wax. It highlights notable figures like Herman Oelrichs and Mrs. Caruso discussing a Texan developed process, Patented Pershing messages, and links to early war era recordings.
Pathe featured player Jeanette Toff has completed six months at Frank Reicher's School for training junior players on the Pathe lot. She is the first graduate to be honored with a leading feminine role in the talking picture tentatively titled Joe College, with Kailie Quittan featured.
In Elkins on July 2 a Norton man and a Clarksburg woman were sentenced in federal court for violating prohibition laws. Daisy Ferrese received three years in the federal women's institution at Alderson, while James Bartell was fined 250. Bartell runs the Tymarts Valley Tourist Inn. Jurors were excused until Monday for civil trials, with more criminal trials set for July 22, 1083.
Patataville Kentucky July 2 Carl Newton Mahon six year old slayer who survived a 15 year reformatory sentence by a higher court order was ruled a delinquent by County Judge John W Butcher. He was paroled to the Kentucky Children's Bureau but awaiting arrival of director Emma Hunt he was returned to his parents custody. The judge set aside the prior order and execution was halted by an injunction.
Washington Democrats push surplus toward tax cuts while Sifoot opposes. Chicago detectives guard McCormick home during Oser children visit. Reno divorce action for Mrs Eugene ONeill. Philadelphia Al Capone fails to win jail release. Spokane sheriff kills Blackjack Rowden after 12 hour stand. Wichita Lindberghs fly from Kansas City. Cleveland Newcomb Mitchell endure long flight. Tampa Southern Star forced down at Puerto Cabezas after takeoff from Tela. Los Angeles James Cruze seeks 200000 damages over caricature. Chicago coroner links refrigerator gas to death. 16 more due to same cause. Madrid rescued Atlantic flyers to receive Spanish cross. London King George accepts labor appointees. Budapest detectives arrest alleged Czech Slovak spies. Chicago denial: Methodist temperance board not liable under corrupt practices act.
The Fifth Reserve District reports May conditions show seasonal shifts with banks cutting consumer loans and debits easing after holidays while coal and textile sectors stay active. Employment improves, building activity stays sizable, and cotton use hits a record. retail remains solid though wholesale lags. Public debt and bank reserves shift modestly as firmer employment supports district economy.
Morgantown July 2 The board of governors envisioned a broad graduate research program on West Virginia government after splitting the history and political science departments. A research bureau to work with agencies was promised Hoppe dismissed withdrawal rumors about Wabash plans, stating the stand will be prosecuted.
Cleveland July 2 Deni al that there was any alliance with the Taplin interests in the consolidation plans filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission by the Wabash Railroad Company was made today by H H Hoppe attorney for the Taplins The Taplins own plans for an eastern trunk line conflict with those of the Wabash as both include control of the Pittsburgh and West Virginia the Western Maryland and the Wheeling and Lake Erie Hoppe said The Taplins at present control the Pitts burgh and West Virginia are bat-
Congressman Carl G. Bachmann resumes constituent aid after the 71st Congress recess with a Wheeling office opening. He reports approval of a $17,194 veteran insurance claim for Elmer P. Grissell of Moundsville and progress on Willie Watson’s pension increase of $40 monthly. About 25 veterans and dependents gained adjusted service compensation certificates, with Bachmann urging more to apply.
Labor demand remains high in tobacco and new industries while some textile mills cut operations. Coal output seasonal decline but normal. Employment better than last year. Building permits in May total 10,082,779, with Huntington showing a 1,040 percent gain from 1928. West Virginia cities report varied new construction and repairs totals.
Mayor Charles O. King denounces a ruling that bans any sale of combustibles within city limits and forbids firing cannons or firearms without a written permit. The two cited ordinances restrict amusements for children, signaling strict enforcement and potential public misunderstanding.
In confusing testimony a detective bureau inquiry tracked two strangers near the scene, one described as immaculately dressed with a black hat and the other in dirty clothing. A fingertip mark appeared on the rear glass, a garage cash incident involved a $100 check, and Johnson, previously acquitted in 1920 of a stolen auto charge, faced questions about ties to the driver.
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