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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1930

Page

8

Foes Claim New Strength in Naval Treaty Fight

Proponents report gains while backers remain confident treaty will be ratified. Johnson California and Indiana Republicans expected to lead the opposition against the pact. Robinson predicts rejection though procedural issues ease. Hoover to summon session to finalize adoption after three days of talks among the president and Senate leaders. Gorath chairs the relations committee and issued a statement on the course of action.

Igton London Naval Johnson California Rot- Indiana Robinson Hoover Senate Gorath A Relations Committee Bogie

Americans FLEE district as fire signals warning

Report from page one notes smoke from guns visible and a message urging evacuation of Americans in the district. It mentions Shansi area to the east and west of Tsi pare, with Americans including women and children being told to leave.

Tsipare Lave

Japanese War Office Suspends Sending Instructors to Nanking

Tokyo reports the war office halted plans to send military instructors to Nanking as Chinese forces worsen the nationalist government situation. Earlier AP notes an agreement allowing about 30 Japanese army officers to serve as instructors for the Chinese Nationalist army.

Tokyo Tokyo War Office Nanking Associated Press Japanese War Office

Seven Taylor and Taylor County Graduates Listed at Fairmont Normal

Seven Taylor County graduates earned A B degrees at Fairmont Normal with many others receiving Standard Normal certificates. Preston and Barbour counties show several graduates, while the commencement speaker including Joseph Rost er and former Governor Howard M Gore urged land expansion and school growth.

Joseph Roster National Educational Association Howard M. Gore Clarksburg State Board’ of ‘Education Taylor County Jessie Benton Cochran Bard Franklin Hickman Clyde Thomas Highman Kathryn Elizabeth Miller Delphin Delmas Burphy Ina M. Warder Florence Hamilton Wilkinson Virginia Mary Smith Wilhelmina Post Preston County Faye Halbritter Cool Ralph Edgar Caton Paul Evan Jenkins Margaret Catherine Miller Susie Mae Thomas Evelyn Beth van Sickle Barbour County Katie Gaunt Taylor Preston Fairmont Normal Barbour Irene May Poole John Francis Ford Richard Lee Gill Lyle Vance Kimble Carvel Albert Phillips Bernard Satterfield Georgia Lough Gladys Mettler Mary Virginia Zinn Nancy Virginia Bernard Alga Mae

Three Individuals Named in Brief Society Note

Kenneth Gail Shroyer Avis Stemple and Lindley Wolfe are listed in a concise society update highlighting local residents and their affiliations. The brief mentions their involvement in community events and social circles within the town.

Kenneth Gail Shroyer, Avis Stemple, and Lindley Wolfe

Packing firm executive pleads innocence in death case

A packing company executive with a wife and five children pleaded not guilty to charges tied to a death investigation after being released on 25000 dollars bond. The firm had collected 20000 dollars in insurance on its deceased vice president.

Guity Pointer

Rifle Club Plans to Obtain Range Supplies and Hunt

The Grafton Y M C A Rifle Club executive committee will meet tonight to arrange bonds for United States army supplies for Tango use and to plan a competitive big game hunt at the next Thursday meeting. Last night’s shoot drew many members and was very successful.

Grafton Y. M.C. A. Rifle Club United States Army

Suburb Struck by High Winds in Midwest Chicago region

Chicago reports a sudden high wind storm hitting a southwestern suburb Midlothian. Two boys, Joseph La Ford and Peter Rudder, injured as roofs torn, second story demolished, and debris buried them in a garage. Police tally damage at about 25000 dollars. Fairmont note: A. H. Jones of Wheeling electrocuted painting the river bridge, survived by wife and three children.

Chicago Midlothian Joseph la Ford Peter Rudder Fairmont A. H. Jones Wheeling

Ford Sees American Business Rising At Fast Pace

Philadelphia reports Henry Ford stating that American business is on an upward trend, with a faster recovery than the recent slump. Ford and Mrs. Ford spent time in Philadelphia after visiting Washington with President Hoover. He outlined plans for Ford plants in China and South America and discussed expanding to Germany. He stressed an international view of industry and global economic prosperity.

Philadelphia The Philadelphia Inquirer Henry Ford the Inquirer Ford Ford Motor Company China Germany South America Ireland Free State

Detroit Golfer Wins French Amateur Championship

George Von Elm of Detroit defeated England’s R G Morrison 9 and 8 in the final 36 hole match to win the French Amateur Golf Championship at La Boulle in France on June 6.

la Boulle France George von Elm Detroit R. G. Morrison England

Wagner Bill to Raise Federal Judges Salaries

Senator Wagner of New York introduced a bill to increase federal judge salaries. Circuit court of appeals judges would rise from 12000 to 17500 dollars, district judges from 10000 to 12500, and customs court judges from 1000 to 12500, with no change for Supreme Court justices.

Wagner Washington New York Circuit Court of Appeals Customs Courts Supreme Court

Six Local Artists Exhibit Work In Grafton Feast of Paintings

In Grafton Loar's jewelry store hosts a modest yet striking gallery of local art. Mrs Grayce Harding Chenoweth Eckert leads with Watery skies and a Dutch windmill, Lina Brinkman offers four nature studies, Rex Nuzum presents Bip Doga, Ralph Kanst shows The Bridge and The Pointer, Frank Henry portrays Tyngarts River scenes and Harp of the Winds, and George L Blaney invokes Lion and Charlotte Corday. The exhibit highlights local talent with oils, landscapes, and animal studies, none for sale.

Loar Grafton Grayce Harding Cheng‘weth P. iGs Chenoweth Wendel Miss Brinkman Lina Brinkman Weat Wilford Street Rex Nuzum Nuzum Ralph Kanst Bridget Kunst Norther West Virginia South Grafton Frank Henry Tygarts George L. Blaney Mr. Blaney Charlotte Corday Muller Blaney Corenpian Art Gallery Washington, D. C

Fragmentary essay fragment on art and attribution in oil painting

The text appears as a garbled note about a curator and a portrayal of a maritime or national subject in oil on canvas. It mentions Professor McClead and a struggle to describe artistic results, with unclear references to Loar's and facial artists.

McClead Loar's

Local Art Note on Gratton and Taylor County Scenes

Fragmentary reminiscence praises Gratton and Taylor counties for natural grandeur, hinting at art lovers and the Creator as muse. The quotation by Q P Wilson reflects admiration of hidden beauties and the emotional impact of nature on observers.

Gratton Tayll County Q. P. Wilson

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