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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1930
Page
5
A collection of announcements from candidates in Taylor county for Republican nominations. Walter A. Wood seeks Superintendent of Schools, William Grimes runs for Superintendent, Eugene Summerville for House of Delegates, Fred Kelley for County Commissioner, U S Morrow for County Court member, Jos G Boliner for Justice of the Peace, and D W Fortney also entries for Justice of the Peace.
Frenton New Jersey July 3 lines are drawn in New Jersey as both parties retreat from prohibition to the London naval treaty ratification issue The Democratic state convention backed Alexander Simpson in opposing ratification while Ambassador Dwight W Morrow the Republican candidate urged ratification The Democratic resolution tied Simpson stance to public release of confidential correspondence between the United States and Great Britain
In a Chicago style crime report a new suspect emerges in the Lingle murder inquiry as Ted Newberry a gangster with shifting alliances is tied to the Central subway shooting. Investigators link Newberry to the tunnel sighting and the case against Frank Foster, the former owner of the single death gun, while Foster sits indicted in Los Angeles and the pursuit continues. A separate New York report notes clearing house figures with Exchanges at 31.381 trillion and balances at 208 million.
An old newspaper ad hails Fitch's Dandruff Remover Shampoo as a double purpose hair treatment that dissolves dirt and dandruff while boosting scalp health. It promotes the product as a miracle cure from Red Cross Pharmacy and features a promotional mention by James L. Lilly and family visiting relatives in Blueville from Akron Ohio.
The Cornell University experiment shows ordinary electric bulbs with UV transmitting glass improving chick growth, health, and vitamin A content. Dr. George H. Maughan notes potential for poultry farmers to save costs and enhance eggs as UV glass bulbs advance. The Sentinel reports county party committee censorship plans under Chairman Suddarth with a publicity group named Ford, VanKirk, and Moran.
Mary L Bloom of Thornton was unanimously adopted endorsing Senator Neely. The closed committee session heard applause as Mrs Mabel Watkins held the proxy for Miss Gertrude Hull from Grafton District. Dr Suddarth, Virginia born and long time local physician, is a noted Democrat with multiple county roles.
Former State Senator D. M. Willis of Morgantown announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination in the Eleventh district for the state senate at the August primary. The district includes Monongalia Marion and Taylor counties. Willis previously served in the senate 1925 to 1929 and three terms in the house. H. S. Vandervoort and Dr. W. J. Hartigan, both Monongalia county delegates, announced campaigns for reelection and candidacy respectively on the Republican ticket.
The Epworth League of Philippi elected officers for the coming year led by President Charles Smith and a slate of officers including Martha Lee Smith and Jeannett Wilson. Bertha Mae Poling and Thomas Murphy wed in Oakland, Md., while Blonda Swick and James Brown tied the knot in Buckhannon and will reside in Brownton. Various local residents were noted in social and personal items throughout the community.
Mrs Moore's parents Mr and Mrs J A Baughman and Harry Shock of Steubenville are visiting his mother Mrs Ada Shock. MP and Mrs Brooks Barrett Morgantown visited relatives Elem Poling and Hazel in Meadowville. Mrs John Switzer of High Street is in Baltimore for hospital treatment. Miss Jean Williams Volga is visiting friends. Mr and Mrs John Haller and Eloixe Akron are here for a week visiting relatives. D Z Elliott Akron visiting friends and relatives. Mr and Mrs B S Snyder and Mr and Mrs H J Wilcox with children were at Blackwater Falls Sunday. Miss Philena Grace Dyer Pike Street spending week in Clarkshorne guest of Miss Catherine Anglia. Brown Stemple Akron here a few days visiting relatives.
A head on crash between a Ford touring car and a Ford coupe near the Webster cemetery at about 6 30 this morning led state police to investigate licenses of the coupe. Occupants were not seriously hurt. Jack Haller of Montsville, en route to the Baltimore and Ohio shops in Grafton, escaped with his car badly wrecked. The coupe front end was damaged and license 109908 was traced to a 1927 Buick sedan owned by D W Lemon of New Martinsville. No arrests were made by noon.
Mrs Elizabeth Schneider of Louisville credits Konjola with reversing years of stomach trouble and gall bladder issues. She says after using the product she regained appetite and improved digestion, noting its popularity and availability in Grafton and nearby towns.
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