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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1930
Page
7
In Marjory's MARJORY'S FIGHT tale a preschool conflict over a swing ended with the teacher guiding calm reflection. Marjory admits hate, but learns that restraint avoids trouble, and explains to the other child she was next, choosing self-control over retaliation.
New York on July 8 reports prayers for protection against dangerous broadcasting as Pope Pius XI sets monthly intentions for the Apostleship of Prayer. The worldwide Catholic audience reaches about 46 million this month, with 6 million in the United States.
Lawrence Tibbett headlines the all color all talking Rogue Song at the Strand. Lionel Barrymore directs Catherine Dale Owen joins the cast with Wallace Macdonald as Tibbett’s lieutenant. Kate Price shifts to a Russian bent. Other notable names include Catherine Dale Owen, Lionel Belmore, and Judith Vasselli.
A Hollywood stage scene for Radio Pictures Midnight Mystery was ruined by an actual storm as lightning struck a power line during filming at the RKO studio. The cast included Lowell Sherman Ivan Lebedeff Betty Compson Hugh Trevor and others, with showings tonight and Wednesday at the Opera House.
Marguerite and Francis Goodue nine and seven were playing with matches near their home in Duluth Minnesota on a Sunday. A fire under the porch spread into the house trapping them as they crawled away. Both children died and their widowed mother collapsed.
Carlos Cameron Rogers, 17, of Beckley, died in a local hospital from injuries suffered when his car collided with another near Beckley. The other vehicle caught fire and was destroyed. occupants were unidentified as license plates were removed. William Ball found Rogers and rushed him to the hospital. An operetta drew 19,000 people to the St. Louis Municipal Opera's outdoor theater.
The Washington Terminal club wants a rematch with the National Limiteds in Grafton after two close Fourth of July games. Manager Luther Ford notes gate receipts fell short of costs, urging local support to secure contracts for a return engagement.
Overnight AP recap notes Washington demand for confidential documents as the Senate opens consideration of a naval treaty. Also reports advisory pardon board to governor to refuse Mooney pardon and other brief items from across the nation.
A long discussion advocates universal aviation regulations and coordinated meteorological and radio reporting. It argues current clearance charges and delays hinder travel and that only country registered aircraft with local markings or licensed pilots may fly in some areas. It stresses aviation as a universal benefit requiring global cooperation to advance international commerce and world unity.
Roy Gillon promised Squire Wittman to pay a board bill of 21.00 after being arrested by Constable Bolmer on a complaint from Floyd Poling. The squire released Gillon pending payment at an early date.
Dr H Farley Logan and Burl Adams Chapmanville presented an amended petition to Judge Naaman Jackson alleging overdrafts and improper merchant purchases in county funds. The petition targets G R Glaypool A D Cook and Rocco Ferrell, with kin employed to work, and sets August 14 for a hearing. The original petition had called for a hearing yesterday.
Last night at the Strand theatre a talking newsreel featured Commander Byrd's arrival in Richmond Virginia with Col Charles Lindbergh, a view of Little America, and footage of the Southern Cross transatlantic flight. The crew spoke to the Strand audience via radio.
A new petition seeking the removal of three Logan County court members was filed in Logan county a justice court yesterday after a previous petition was withdrawn. The filing marks the latest move in an ongoing dispute within the county judiciary and follows prior legal action.
The report sketches the ascension of Carol II to the Romanian throne as King Carol II. A brief moment notes the monarch addressing America for a few seconds. A clip ends with a crook ed man reforming for love of a girl who inspires redemption, set against daisies and apple blossoms.
Mr Winnard surveys business sections of the city noting fire hazards that should not be countenanced. He commends the local fire force and department administration and plans to stay several days to draft suggestions for Mayor King and the city council.
Chicago on July 8 a 45 year old news dealer Phillips was shot dead by two men as he arranged papers in a restaurant. A waitress heard five shots and saw the men flee in a car. Police found Phillips had loaned $2350 at a bank linked to an extortion ring and possible liquor syndicate connections. A bystander suffered a bullet wound in the elbow. Dr Lawton Evans, aged 48, is superintendent of schools in Richmond County.
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