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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1930
Page
2
In a dreamlike sequence Geology entertains John and Peggy with a bed rock metaphor and songs about the earth. The Little Black Clock guides them through curious adventures about layers like sheets and blankets, while voices sing of turning around the earth and seeing the sky below.
Eastern time radio grid lists Uncle Abe and David, Shilkret Concert Orchestra, Vincent Lopez, and multiple orchestras. Programs span news, concerts, dramas, and variety on WEAF, WABC, WIZ, WBAL, WOR, WJZ, KDKA, WGY, WHZ, WIR, WSB, and NBC associated slots with notable acts and musical ensembles.
Jackson's Mill West Virginia July 30 GPJ the largest number of 4 H campers ever enrolled yesterday as classes began camp open for the week with fewer than 300 boys and girls to water and camp facilities increased to meet needs the crowd a sign of strong participation.
The article details tinfoil drives led by Tom Shields and Beavers to fund Shriners hospitals. Collectors list First National Bank and other local spots in Wadkete for foil deposits, urging deposits at banks or via collectors. It highlights Shriner dues funding hospitals and the admission policy for indigent children under 14, plus a poem praising the effort.
Ardich Cox a 25 year old resident of Ted Jacket drowned in the Tug river about two miles from Mattewan Monday. Cox who could not swim waded beyond his depth and was unable to return.
In Oklahoma City July 30 two aging political figures resurfaced as leads appeared in party primaries. W H Murray led the Democratic gubernatorial field with 64,603 votes from 1,615 precincts, while T P Gore and other contenders trailed closely. Republican incumbents and eight Democratic congressional incumbents appeared secure for renomination.
A boiler house drum explosion sent workers airborne and toppled a 150 foot smokestack injuring dozens. One man escaped with minor scratches, others were dazed. The blast halted plant operations for weeks. Over 100 county deputies and city police controlled crowds while officials planned next steps with Weirton authorities.
In Virginia primary listings, Carl Dachmann Wheeling marked no opposition. Robert L. Ramsay Democrat probably would vote dry. Camden S Tang Democrat do not recommend. Second District Jennings Randolph Democrat reported dry. Joe V Gibson Democrat declares himself dry. Third District John M Wolverton Republican no opposition. William S O'Brien Democrat dry. P R Garrett Democrat dry. Lynn S Horner Democrat declares himself dry. H Frank L Bow
The Akron will carry sixteen .50 caliber machine guns on its first flight, marking a first for a United States dirigible. The craft, housing five fast planes for scouting or protection, will be launched from page one of the report.
Nine Catholic Foreign Mission Society of America members and a physician left Ossining on July 30 bound for posts in China and Korea. Despite civil war banditry and floods reports they proceed with resolve. Included is Rev Leo W Hewitt of Cumberland Maryland.
Squire John L. Wittman presided over a short court session noting Jim Dilworth pled guilty to selling liquor and received a 100 dollar fine plus costs and 60 days in jail. Nellie Laundress was arrested and released. Delmar Haddix and Junior Murphy were held for the grand jury under 500 dollar bonds each after state police stopped them on the Knottsville pike with three girls, two minors. Haddix also faced an additional count of giving intoxicating liquor to a minor.
In Taunton Massachusetts yesterday a taxicab collided with a freight train killing three men and injuring a fourth. The dead were Andrew A Moraski 30 of New Bedford Kaw Wong and Tanlan Wong both of Boston. Chester Wong 38 of River was critically injured. Moraski drove the cab from Boston to New Bedford.
The body of Eugene M. Boyles of Elkins was found in the Tygart Valley rivers at Stotts Ford. Randolph county authorities say death was by self action after a long illness and unemployment worries. He leaves nine children including George Boyles of Fairmont who attended the funeral.
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