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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1929

Page

7

Gold Bullets chapter 34 exposes Torridity mine clash

In Torridity the mob closes on Jerry as his tale of crime unfolds. Lundy’s gold thefts, a Pinkerton inquiry, and Uncle Jerry’s suspicions collide amid tense talk of a pardner and a deadly mine door stand-off. Alex and Jerry face brutal confrontations and harsh truths about loyalty and deceit.

Jerry Andrew Ogden Lundy Dad Jana Lunds Flinkerton Pinkerton Flinkeston Finikerth Jundy Uncle Tvstrus Alex Desek Sundy Dil Jenry Sini Hole Luele Jerry Jack Lindy's Tia Lundy’s Din

May Sit In Cabinet In Rampay Era First Woman Hopeful

A report hints Margaret Bondfield being considered for a new cabinet with Rampay, potentially the first woman in the post. The piece recalls dialogue about locking up and talking with the boys, ending with a note of prophecy and continuation tomorrow. Frances Harrison-Pierpoint is cited as West Virginia's first Governor. Charleston, WV, grows as a chemical hub. About 8 percent of farms are mortgage-free. West Virginia plans road contracts totaling about 11 million dollars. In 1928 the state had 17 toll bridges valued at roughly 4.49 million dollars.

Associated Press Margaret Bondfield Rampay MacDonald Gotham West Coast Hollywood

Clarksburg Trust Plans Reopening After Closures

Weeks after the bank closures the Clarksburg Trust Company announced it would reopen for business. The last March 27 statement listed total resources of 2,166,587.32 dollars, with loans and discounts 1,560,000, real estate and other property 286,720, deposits about 1,500,000, and capital and surplus 335,000. The Trust Company was affiliated with the First National Bank of Shinnston and the Bank of Wyatt, both closed earlier.

Trust Company First National Bank of Shinnston Bank of Wyatt

Cystex 48 Hour Test Ad Promises Quick Relief

An old ad promotes Cystex to relieve bladder and urinary symptoms with a 48 hour test and money back if not felt better. It urges readers to buy at Grafton Drug & Chemical Co and try Oystex for 80 cents.

Grafton Drug & Chemical Co

Weather, nightlife, and Chinatown charm in New York

A San Francisco correspondent doubts New York’s uniqueness, comparing weather patterns, Chinatown ambience, and city nightlife to other cities. The piece notes May rainfall of 2.62 inches, discusses street scenes, and contrasts Broadway style clubs with more modest local venues, ending with a sighting of Hollywood designer excess.

Girl foreshadows family worry over risky bathroom floor plan

A readable fragment shows a girl describing a bathroom floor idea she deems bold. She quips that her mother in Los Angeles would worry for her welfare if she knew the details, hinting at parental concern and cultural distance.

Los Angeles

Confederate Veterans Elect New Officers

Confederate Veterans held their 39th reunion in Charlotte on June 7 as officers were elected and the 1930 reunion city selected. Discussion pointed to General R. A. Sneed of Oklahoma as possible commander in chief with memorial services for Confederate dead at noon and a grand ball the previous night. J. W. Hancock, 89, of Eldorado Arkansas, died at the Emergency Hospital during the gathering.

Charlotte N.C United Confederate Veterans A. T. Goodwyn Elmore Ala R. A. Sneed Oklahoma J. W. Hancock Eldorado Ark

Hopke Returns From Galvin Rites in Washington

William T. Hopke of Maple Avenue returned from Washington where he attended funeral services for Mrs. J. J. Galvin, deceased wife's sister, who died June 3. Kate Brew Galvin, from an old Taylor County family, was a communicant of St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church and attended the local St. Augustine School. Mrs. Galvin had many friends in the area who were saddened by the news. The rest of the piece includes unrelated maxims about judgment and invention.

William T. Hopke Maple Avenue Washington, D. C J. J. Galvin Hopke Galvin Taylor County Kate Brew St. Augustine's Roman Catholic Church St. Augustine

Miami LASS CHOSEN Typical American Girl

Edna Peters of Miami Florida, 24, named Typical American Girl by a national jury from 18 finalists out of 5000 candidates. She teaches diction in a Miami drama school and is active in civic clubs. winner receives 5000 dollars and a trip to Bacon College for Women.

New York Edna Peters Miami Fla Smart Set Magazine Secions United States Mise’ ‘Peters Women's Club Miss Peters Miami Daily News Mami Women's Club Mami Junior Women's Club Florida J Youhg Peters Wan Miami High School Randolph-ia Con College For Women Wise School of Miami Thomas d. Peters

Shakesperean Actress From Miami To Europe Contest Winner

A Miami girl, praised as a Shakesperean actress, will travel to Europe as part of a $5,000 prize and chaperone for a June contest. She aims to teach children and embodies the typical American girl through independence, talent, and a zest for sports and social life. The panel included professors and editors evaluating 18 entrants, most of whom balanced education, work, music, and outdoor activities.

Miami Children’s Theater Shakesperean Miami Europe Tie F Lisé Cart Set New York Annapolis June Wee Harry D. Kitson Columbia University John Gordon Roa Pachot Gaston Margaret Sangster Smart Set Magazine Guy Hoff Katheve Dougherty Treasure Er Photoplay Magazine Tlrlsi Cliar- College

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