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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1930
Page
2
Mary Graham Bonner recounts a voyage with Peggy and John as the Little Black Clock invites them to a wait and see adventure. They board a plane and soar through diverse scenes from jungles to houses, glimpsing a globe-trotting journey as they fly and land. The trio reflects on their long journey and energy.
The Little Black Clock remarks on a journey with a sly grin, suggesting a playful moment in the Monday feature Ahead of Time. The line hints at a whimsical tone and hints at a narrative or cartoonish beat within the page segment.
A Cincinnati jury serving in personal injury actions by Hvalena Hayton and Martha Johnston against Interstate Motor Transit Co. reported it could not reach a verdict after being empaneled Wednesday. The case stems from a Huntington collision on October 17, 1928, with Hayton seeking 40000 and Johnston 12000.
The dispatch notes Nationalists are building defenses 20 miles south of Wuchang. It also reports the capture of Rev. Clifford J. King, 80, of the Society of the Divine Word, by bandits in South Honan on June 1, with details unavailable.
President Hoover and a large party left the White House for the Rapidan river Blues Ridge area fishing reserve. Missouri farmers warned by M. Jordon seed investigator to guard against red sorrel weed spread.
The St Matthias Episcopal church notes Whitsunday services at 9:30 for church school and 10:45 for Holy Communion. The sermon centers on the Four-fold Basin of the Holy Catholic Church and marks Pentecost's 1900th anniversary with a call to renewed service and gospel proclamation worldwide.
Church schedule notes Sunday school at 9 30 and evening services at 7 30 directed by the pastor Congregational singing featured. Wednesday junior choir meeting at 6 30 and 7 30 prayer hymn sing under W W Lambert If you have no other church obligations you are welcome here.
Rev Herod, longtime minister of Gl Astrair, will deliver sermons at 10:30 and 7:30. William Morgan Sr., Supt. notes Alder-Jean WV as the parish area. Music by the church choir enhances the service.
Final plans for Parkersburg service include 7 45 worship with sermon by the pastor and 7 45 Wednesday prayer service. Next Sunday June 15 Bishop Batdorf will honor the church and the city of Grafton with his presence. Spirit filled Christians invited to worship.
The First Church of Christ E M Oakes calls for all members to attend the Lord's Supper tomorrow marking the church’s 1900th Pentecost anniversary. The program emphasizes universal participation in the brotherhood.
Andrews M E A M church announces Sunday program with Meeeeeee at 9 30 Sunday School led by Mrs Ona C Jefferys Superintendent 7 30 public worship featuring a pentecostal style sermon by the pastor and special music by the vested choir under D Grant Smith All members and friends urged to attend Epworth League service at Gratton Park after a pine supper 7 30 Children's Day exercises and a prepared program public invited
Rev E F K Roof leads morning worship at 10:30 with choir and organ. Sermon The Coming of the Holy Spirit. Luther League meets at 6:90 pm on Whitsunday with topic Prayer In the Life of Leaders. Evening service at 7:80 pm themed Hold Fast. Wednesday prayer at 7:20. Women’s Missionary Society meets Thursday at 7:30. All worshippers invited.
The First Presbyterian Church led by Pastor Frank J. Turvander lists a full slate of services and activities. Morning worship at 10:30 with a sermon by the pastor, a 11:30 session meeting, evening worship at 7:30, vacation church school June 9 to 22 for two weeks, Brotherhood meeting Tuesday with a Flower Committee program, Lend A Hand Circle Wednesday, choir rehearsal Thursday, Presbytery meeting Friday Buckhannon, and Light Bearers Friday afternoon. A warm invitation extended to all attendees.
The Methodist Protestant Church under Pastor E. L. Arnold invites members to Sunday school at 9 30 with C Richman as superintendent. Morning worship at 10 30 followed by delegate election. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 with reports. Evening worship at 7 30. Quarterly conference begins Monday at 7 80. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 welcoming all.
The text notes Pastor M E L A H Moore schedules a 9 30 service and 11 45 sermon on The Need of the Holy Ghost. It references a Tuesday meeting with Mr Clowers and a Wednesday prayer meeting. A sale motion is filed by Bruce Talbot of Talbot & Tal, with Lon E H Kelly and Arthur G Dayton opposing further delay as defense lawyers file exceptions.
St Pauls Methodist Episcopal Church announces 10:00 worship for Pentecost 11:00 Sunday school led by J H Maysilles 6:30 Epworth League service 7:30 worship and installation of Epworth League officers with an outside speaker.
A 1930 West Point honor student group is linked to a photostatic and a $1000 check believed tied to a business trip fraud. Detective statements describe Ridenhour, with red hair, as connected to the episode. Physicians examined a burned auto and the body, noting red attire and May 31 actions.
Attorneys spar over a sale of coal property burdened by more than 300000 in indebtedness. Critics warn small holders lose, while court action delays until papers are studied. Also notes Borah Stimson London treaty questions and tornado aftermath recovered checks.
Grafton's third annual vacation church school opens Monday at 1 o'clock in the First Presbyterian Church. Rev F J Turvander will supervise the school with Miss Catherine Leamon as Primary Department principal and Mrs FP J Turvander as Junior Intermediate principal.
A convoy of 87 United States Army trucks from Jefferson Ind passes through Grafton Saturday morning en route to Camp Holabird Md. The long caravan paused at Musgrove Mill for quick repairs. Redhouse is named as tonight’s stopping point with a Fire and Schroeder’s officers reported in the vicinity as part of the training trip. Detectives say the group includes about a dozen men. the purpose remains a search and safety exercise.
The aviator Kingsford Smith and his crew prepare for a North Atlantic crossing with the Southern Cross. Navigator Captain J P Saul, wireless operator J W Stannage, and assistant pilot Moi vas Dyk travel with the team. They have bases near Clarksburg and Nutter Fort as they finalize flight details with Eddie Rick of Fokker. The Flight recalls Lindbergh Chamberlin and Byrd epic crossings.
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