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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1930
Page
2
An elderly speaker called Father Time addresses a Beaver Meadow gathering about pace and time. He warns that although rapid travel seems possible, the ordinary time must still pass, and hours cannot be shortened without limits. The crowd nods as the lesson sinks in.
A Essex car driven by 4B. P. Shortz and his wife narrowly escaped injury when a heavily loaded Larue Lumber Company truck backed from the alley at Main and Main streets. The lumber shattered rear windows and struck one side of the auto as traffic controllers paused the scene. A trout measuring 19 inches was reported near the wreck.
Senator Johnson of California vigorously protested before the Foreign Relations Committee against President Hoover's withholding of confidential notes from the London Naval talks. The incident stalled any progress on the naval treaty, with Chairman Borah scheduling daily sessions until the record is acted upon and a report to the Senate is expected this week.
New Castle reports a death row appeal for Irene Schroeder and W Glenn Dague. The July 7 session will hear arguments on a bid for a new trial after their state high way patrolman Brady Paul case.
Washington June 10 The Senate Judiciary Committee ordered an adverse report on the revised Shipstead bill to limit injunctive powers in labor disputes. Chairman Norris plans to keep it unfinished business at December session start. The panel acted without a record vote after receiving Attorney General Mitchell’s letter on constitutionality. Senator Steiner designated to draft the majority report with Norris to file a minority report.
The Baltimore and Ohio representation argued that ownership of Wabash stock by the Pennsylvania system through holding companies meant it was not an independent railroad, raising questions about a possible take over of the Western Maryland.
Readable fragments describe making Marmalade Teas, Orange Drops and Coconut Squares with ingredients like orange juice, marmalade, flour, butter, cinnamon, and coconut. The text includes steps: mix dry ingredients, form dough, cut circles, fill with marmalade, bake, and icing. Also mentions serving chilled fruit beverages and garnishes like red cherries and mint leaves.
The page lists Eastern Time radio schedules with call letters and programs including Heroes and Patriots, The Marylanders, Amos ’n’ Andy, Vincent Lopez Orchestra, and various regional lineups. It notes times, station frequencies, and guest appearances, ending with a local guest description at Main Street.
A 20 by 40 foot American flag was given to Grafton high school by the Boiler Makers Union. The gift was presented by C. T. Bolyard and will be displayed on all national holidays. The flag will be placed on the school flag pole at the start of the next term.
Approximately fifty men, most on furlough, are to work for three months on the Baltimore Ohio Railroad Company Lumberport project. The siding will handle 125 cars and a new trestle is to be built parallel to the present one near Peder Fon glass plant.
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