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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1930

Page

8

Daimn of Successful Synchronized Radio Broadcasting Arrives

Northeastern engineers announced a new synchronized radio broadcasting system arriving in June. Stations WHO Davenport WOC and KNB linked on 299.7 meters, 5000 watt units, under Central Broadcasting Company. FCC granted simultaneous airings day and night, promising better reception and wider program distribution. Synchronization could enable multiple stations on one wavelength, reducing interstation interference.

Ngpwork Esulta Smilles WHO Ts Moines WOC Davenport Gentral Broadcasting Company National Broadcasting Federal Radio Commission

Ex-Convict Guilty in Slaying of Former Sweetheart

Clarence L. King, an ex-convict, was found guilty of the February killing of his former sweetheart, Mrs. Minnie McCoy, whose body was discovered behind a redwood log. The jury did not recommend clemency, making a death sentence mandatory. Prosecution claimed King killed her to marry Miss Eunice Pardee.

Fureka Cal Clarence L. King Minnie McCoy King

Clearing House Report Shows Large Exchange Totals

Clearing House statistics report on June 14 list exchanges at 1.335 billion dollars with balances of 211 million. Weekly exchanges total 97.471 million and balances 1.142 billion across member institutions.

Clearing House New York

Method Aims to Delay Aging Through Fluid Regulation

Dr Irving Cutter of Northwestern Medical School and Passavant Hospital described experiments suggesting aging may be slowed by controlling body fluid retention through biochemistry analysis. He linked oedema treatment advances to anti aging ideas, noting ongoing work at Passavant during its first anniversary celebration on the McKinlock campus.

Chicago Irving Cutter Northwestern University Medical School Passavant Hospital Dean Cutter McKinlock

Hoover Amid Contested Relief Drive and Party Strife

A divided Senate and Republican factions challenge Hoover over relief measures and farm program amid unemployment and stock market concerns. Debates intensify as advisers clash on actions, with a looming question on reshaping the national party leadership before upcoming elections.

Hoover Farm Senate Farm Board White House Hoover Naval Hoover Prohibition Republican National Organization

Residents and visitors from Grafton and nearby towns

A long social roundup lists visitors and travelers across Grafton and surrounding areas. Names include Prestes, Mrs. Furloughs, the Wilsons of Valhalla South Carolina, Harper of Atlanta, Maxwell of Columbia, Roofs, Ney, Hender, Ware family, Stewart McDaniel, Pleebelt, Claude Reger, Lowell Freeman, W F Brooks, Campbell family, Richard Heckert, Carrie Glenn, Montgomery, Wilhelmina Post, St Clair family, Miss Glenda Moore, Donald Poe, Una St Clair, Edith Newton, Martin Newton, Webster Fleming, C R B Post, Una St Clair, Harold Moore, C F Moore, Max Sullenberger family, Sara Bowers, J Guy Allender, J W Knapppenberger, and others traveling or visiting for weekends, summer school, and baseball outings.

R. L. Campbell Richard Dewey Avenue Detroit Ernest Heckert Michigan Toledo Edgar Stone John Heckert Wheeling Carrie Glenn West Washington Street Pittsburgh Robert Montgomery Philippi Grafton James R. Montgomery, Jr Wilhelmina Post Simpson Fairmont Byrd Brock Flemington St Clair Glenda Moore Donald Poe Ohio C. F. Moore C. RB. Post Belington Doyle Phil Ups Roxie St Clair W. W. McDaniel Cecil T. F. Monroe W. T. Gates Sara Bowers State Teachers College Harrisburg Virginia James E. Bow Martinsburg Max Sullenberger Elfdgen Albert Glenn Monterey Virginia Coats Keyser Ethel

Military Honors to Be Granted Civil War Vet

Civil War veteran Columbus Brown dies at Webster home. Funeral in Webster Methodist Church will include American Legion military honors with an honor guard. services to be led by Rev Moyers and Rev Yoke, followed by burial in Webster cemetery. Nearby Bishop G D Batdorf to conduct three United Brethren services in Ch ton area tomorrow.

G. D. Batdorf Church of the United Brethren In Christ United Brethren Church Bishopdorff New York Pennsylvania West Virginia Virginia Florida Ch:ton Wiliam M. Bell California Daytor Bathers American Grafton Ard 8. L. Postlethwait Columbus Brown Webster Methodist Episcopal Church American Legion Legion Memb Moose Home Bartletts McGraw Avenue Webster Church Moyers Yoke West Milford Grafton and Webster Cemetery Legion

Lobby Probing Continued From Page One

A billon investigation and another on the entire lobby inquiry will be made later and expected to terminate the committee's activity. The 42 seniors in North Carolina State College school of commerce all accepted jobs three weeks before commencement, none with North Carolina concerns.

North Carolina State College School of Commerce North Carolina

Local Graduates and Social Visits Highlight Week

Miss Sarah Maxwell of Columbia, a recent University of South Carolina graduate, visited Rev. and Mrs. B. K. Root. Mrs. L. G. Henderson has returned home to Fairmont after a week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Lough, while Mrs. H. C. Furlough and her children were noted in a neighboring social update.

George L. Wilson Valhalla S. C Frank Harper Dorothy and Wilson Atlanta Sarah Maxwell Columbia 5. C University of South Carolina L. G. Henderson Delbert Lough Fairmont H.C. Furlough

Hear Engineer At Ship Probe.

Boston June 14 Second Assistant Engineer John French testified at a federal investigation into the collision of the steamer Fairfax with the Fall River tanker Pinthis. He said the main fire pump was not started fifteen minutes after the fire began and recounted smoke conditions in the engine room while deck pumps operated. A man and a woman in life preservers reportedly leaped overboard despite his warning.

Boston John French Fairfax French Dickerson N. Hoover United States Steamboat Service Frenchy

Notice of Non-Fines in Boyd Street Raid

We the undersigned state that neither of us were fined nor held on bond for possession of brew in the raid on Boyd Street Tuesday. This contradicts the Grafton Evening Press report and names Mabel Ketchum and Durbin Moore.

Boyd Street Grafton Evening Press Mabel Ketchum Durbin Moore

Bankruptcy notices for Bartlett Kelly Shoe Co in Grafton West Virginia

In the Northern District of West Virginia Richard P Bartlett Carroll D Kelly and the Kelly Bartlett Shoe Company were adjudged bankrupt. Notice to creditors that a first meeting of creditors will be held at O B Wyckoff office Grafton on June 23 1900 at 10 am to prove claims appoint a trustee and authorize sale of bankrupts property. Dated June 12 1980. Referee in Bankruptcy J B Wyckoff.

District Court of the United States West Virginia Richard P. Bartlett Carroll D. Kelly Kelly- Bartlett Shoe Company Caroll D. Kelly Grafton Taylor and District O. B. Wyckoff B. Wyckoff West Va James C Con Hanurupts

Hospital notes on patient Homer Simons at Grafton City

Homer Simons a 23 year old resident of Phillip i underwent an emergency operation at Grafton City Hospital around 9 o clock Thursday evening. His condition was reported good today. There is a note about horses in Australia stating 9 250 000. The text also contains an 1788 reference noting five one stallion three mares and other unclear terms.

Homer Simons Phillippi Grafton City Hospital Australia

Veal Sale Promises Finest County Veals at Empire Market

The Empire Market offers another lot of fine veals described as the county’s best. For Saturday a price is set for Veal Stew per pound, with emphasis on enjoying veal at its peak.

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