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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1931
Page
7
An old advertorial touts S.S.S. as a natural tonic to increase vigor and improve skin by boosting red blood cells. It claims the formula, composed of herbs, has helped “over 100 TB” for decades and promises noticeable changes in six to eight weeks.
NBC CBS and local stations outline Thursday evening menus with music and drama. Listings include Jim Corvett Rudy Vallee and Calloway Orchestra on NBC and Kate Smith and Browne and Llewelyn on CBS plus Van Steeden and Crumit orchestras on regional channels with sports, news, and variety programs scheduled.
William E Runner and Earnest W Copp were fined in Justice John L Wittman’s court on warrants from Trooper H K Debendarfer of the Grafton post. Runner paid $1 plus costs for profane language. Copp paid $50 and costs for appearing intoxicated. Neither had counsel. Also noted: W J Z filling station plans to install large electric clocks at Bineville and West Main, 14 inch square with illuminated dials for night use. Mrs Kerns and Mrs Broderick of Rowlesburg were in the city on business.
The Last Parade opens at the Opera House with Jack Holt leading a strong cast including Cookie Leonard, Mike O Dowd, Molly Pearson and Molly Pearson as the heroine. Jack Hart, Tom Moore, Constance Cummings deliver solid performances in a Columbia picture noted for atmosphere speed and dramatic punch. Erle Kenton directs a well paced production with supporting turns by Robert Ellis Gaylord Pendleton Jess De Vorska and Vivi.
A string of Fox contract players receives praise for stage and screen work. Notables include Keller in The Last Mile performer Mears, Edward Everett Horton noted for comedy roles in Holiday and The Front Page, Fox newcomer Willie Miss praised for future stardom, Ana Merkel lauded for Lincoln film and other titles, EF Brender famed for Swedish shtick and screen debuts in The Cockeyed World and more.
Legal notices show trustee sale for Guy W Cole and Frances Cole at Taylor County Court House on June 13 1981 for a lot at West Main and Leonard streets Grafton with a dwelling fronting 40 feet on West Main and 51 feet along Weaver line cash terms. Also fiduciary notices of guardian and committee accounts and a second trustee sale for Bert I Riley and wife at High Street and Grand Street lots 31 and 32 with a dwelling, cash terms. Board of Review and Equalization to meet June 29 1931 to adjust real estate and personal property assessments.
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