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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1930

Page

5

Tunnelton Club Elects New D A Officers

The Daughters of America Pride of Preston No 85 held a semi annual election in Tunnelton on Gibson Street naming officers including Councillor Mrs W H Stoney and treasurer Mrs Ora Strawser. Attendees also joined a G A R meeting in Kingwood. Mrs Lulu Odle was initiated.

Ruth Wiles Tunnelton The Daughers of America Pride of Preston Gibson It W. H. Stoney Ola, Paugh Enjamin Taylor Everett Maier Grover Wolfe Anna Danser A. G. Taylor Ora Strawser Robert Garner Edward Hill Inside Sentinel Victor Hoffman Outside Sentinel Charles Sher- Tan Roy Wiles Dora ‘Cassady H.W. Pentony Ivor Hartman

Junkins to Speak at Junior Order hall

Dr J H Junkins of Washington DC will speak to the Junior Order United American Mechanics tonight June 11 at 8 oclock to interest juniors in insurance All members urged to attend. Birthday Dance honored Miss Gladys Salisbury at the Salisbury home near Howesville Saturday night with many relatives and friends in attendance. Children day program planned at Methodist church Sunday morning starting 10 30 with no preaching or Sunday school. More personals note visits and travels of locals to Morgantown Fairmont Kingwood Wheeling and other towns.

Enland Wilson Symanthia Springs Watson John Crogan Newburg Pittsburgh Wilson Willis Fortney Clara Wiles Junkins J. H. Junkins Washington, D. C United American Mechanics Hall Gladys Salisbury Jesse Salisbury Howesville Jesse Salibury Paul Salisbury Elizabeth Burton Salisbury Lawrance Salisbury Marley Janet Wallace Salisbury Roy Methodist Church Harold Staats Morgantown Ralph McCabe Fairmont James Robinson Theodore Grafton Thomas J. Holmes Frances Cheshire Piedmont Roy Orndoff James Cheshire Martha &Nd Garland Charles Watkins George LaRue Wiles Ruth Mary 0. Loveall B.C. Teets Maxine Charles Harold C. W. Childs Kingwood Edna Fred Stewart Trowbridge P. N. Rhodes Dick Trickett Leslie Miller Ed. Helms Morgan. Helms Newbury Taylor Osborn J. A. Miller Max McCullah Keyser Helms Rey W. D. Winters Audrey Helen June Marjorie Dale Wheeling A. B. Reed Beulah L. Kints Cumberland Kintz Bert Bickford Charles Williams Terra Alta Harry Rhodes Dayton Sidwell Walter Clark Elmer Watson Albright Clyde Hall Kathleen Ervin Visi

Ford Cars Powering Major Bell System Suppliers

Prominent G M suppliers rely on Ford vehicles to speed production and distribution. Major names include Associated Companies of the Bell System, Armour, Borden, Continental Baking, Firestone, GE, Goodyear, Kellogg, Knickerbocker Ice, Morton Salt, Pillsbury, Procter & Gamble, and Swift. Ford features high quality materials, ball and roller bearings, fully enclosed brakes, rustless steel, and advanced shock absorbers, with models priced for public sale and a flexible Universal Credit payment option.

Ford Bell System Armour and Company the Borden Company Continental Baking Corporation Firestone Tire and Rubber Company General Electric Company Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company Kellogg Company Knickerbocker Ice Company Morton Salt Company Pillsbury Flour Mills Company Procter & Gamble Company Swift & Company

Local Socials and Crime Hunt Highlight Chicago Report

The text notes visits of Mr and Mrs Sanford Myers and others in Grafton and Cumberland. It mentions Mrs W G Miller's illness at home. A major Chicago murder investigation is underway with the state's attorney police headquarters coroner and independent agencies seeking results kept secret, with heightened public attention.

Sanford Myers Albright Bert Bickford Kintz Cumberland Grafton W. G. Miller Hall Pers Chicago

Filipino Probe and Fairfax Disaster Recap

Dramatic salvage reports describe a collision at sea involving the oil tanker Fairfax. Passengers and crew faced flames and fog as several jumped overboard or were trapped, with courageous acts by Seaman Walker and others aiding the injured and navigating the immediate danger.

Fairfax Boston Pairfax Suey Gloucester Arthur P. Saulmier Maring Brockton Maas Saulnier Jim Caldy S. Chiles Fairfax Wi

Bank of Bay Biscayne Fails to Open Today

Miami dated June 11 reports the Bank of Bay Biscayne failing to open for business. Directors cite four substantial withdrawals and note affiliated banks Biscayne Trust Company, the Miami Beach Bank and Trust Company, and the Bank of Coral Gables. The bank’s quarterly statement shows resources around 15 million dollars, highlighting its status as Miami’s oldest bank.

Bank OF Bay Biscayne Miami Fla Biscayne Trust Company Jami Beach Bank and Trust Pany Bank of Coralles Bank of Bay Biscayne Fi

Fire Outbreak on Ship Sparks Crew Evacuation Efforts

Fragmentary OCR shows a ship fire with crew attempting to fight the blaze and some men working to extinguish it. The text notes hesitation and reluctance to declare the vessel doomed, impacting response actions.

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