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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1931

Page

2

Vanderbilt in More Trouble Amid Divorce Talks

The article reports Vanderbilt Jr and Arno New York Carolea facing possible divorce actions amid family disputes. Arno's attorney Clyde Souter died. discussion on slander suit plans arose. Reno's divorce case awaits attorneys conference between Mr and Mrs Vanderbilt with Woodburn stating that divorce, legal separation, or reconciliation are possible outcomes.

Vanderbilt, Jr Arno New York Caroleahere Jie Pringderbilt Platt Les Vanderbilt Clyde D. Souter Pratt Reno Witten Woodburn Himself

Radio Friday Schedule June 19 With Evening Programs

Associated Press listings outline WEAF NBC and WEAF sister stations with a full day of music drama and comedy. Notable items include The World in Music, Bits of the Theater, Eskimos and Dance Programs plus Vincent Lopez and Paul Whiteman orchestras, Amos n Andy, Robert L Ripley, and Henry Busse Orchestra, among others.

WEAF NBC Jack Little Orchestra Cavaliers Eskimos Vincent Lopez Paul Whiteman Henry's Orchestra Bonnie Ladies Amos Andy Alda Robert L. Ripley Chocolateers Jones and Hare Koestner Orchestra Quakers Clara Bm Bablack Lanehurst Shimmber Music Romance Galloway Orchestra Henry Busse

Woman Seeks Divorce After Alleged Beating in 1929

Pittsburgh report from June 19 recounts Mrs Eula Hodver, 17, claiming she fled from Hytoletto West Virginia to Charleston to escape her husband after he beat her for looking out a window. She told of the New Year’s Eve 1929 incident. case taken under advisement.

Pittsburgh Eula Hodver Giiley Hifleo W. Va Charleston Frei Hee

One Killed In Blast Destroys House

A blast destroyed a house and killed a resident. Mariano Lombardo, 43, lived nearby and was found beneath the debris. A neighboring family was away on a vacation trip at the time of the explosion.

Fon Mariano Lombardo Familly Wrecka

Center Inquiry On Theory That Girl Suicided

New York June 19 The Nassau county death of Starr Faithfull remains under inquiry as the grand jury reconvenes. District Attorney Elvin N Edwards weighs murder as a possible cause while Dr G Jameson Carr arrives from England to review the case. Harry Engis, star witness in Ray L Thomas blackmail trial, is recalled for cross examination over a contract yielding him over 20000.

New York Nassau County Starr Faithfull Elvin N. Edwards G. Jameson Carr Carr England Starr Edwards Harry Engis Ray L. Thomas Thomas Engle Traction Commissioner’s

State's Star Witness Recalled to Stand

Youngstown Ohio June 19 former Traction Commissioner testimony resumes as the star witness returns to the stand amid ongoing proceedings and anticipated implications for the case.

Youngstown, O

Farmer's Wife and Her Brother Indicted in Slaying

Glenville West Virginia June 19 Indictments returned against Mrs Beatrice Garrett 29 and her brother Homer Langford 36 in the murder of Grover Cleveland Garrett 41 farmer on January 14 They were arrested weeks ago after the case was reopened Initial belief was Garrett shot himself.

Glenville W. Va Glmer County Beatrice Garrett Homer Langford Grover Cleveland Garrett Couts Sels

German Professors Build Superior X Ray Tube

Pasadena June 19 two German professors F Lange and A Brasch of the University of Berlin built an X ray tube that surprised scientists using rubber paper aluminum and crankcase oil. The three foot instrument reportedly surpasses all prior tubes and even all the world’s radium. The disclosure came before the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Also noted is that five months after forming the Live Stock Marketing Association of Iroquois county shipments exceeded 115000 dollars in livestock.

Pasadena Cal Benjamin Franklin F. Lange A. Brasch University of Berlin American Association For the Advancement of Science

Rainy Sunday Menu Brings Home Style Home Cooking

A rainfall inspired menu features breakfast with fresh berries maple syrup bacon coffee and bread pudding. dinner centers on roast beef browned potatoes creamed spinach and lemon sauce with steamed cherry pudding and coffee. dessert options include popcorn supper, chocolate fudge, and plum jam with detailed jam and pastry preparations. The text also lists precise ingredients and step by step instructions for plum jam, steamed cherry pudding, lemon sauce, and chocolate pudding, along with measurements and cooking times.

Flying Photographer Sets Trans Atlantic Flight Plan

Otto Hillig and Holger Harrs prepare to depart from Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn in the single engine Liberty for a trans Atlantic route to Denmark. They expect Harbor Grace Newfoundland then Copenhagen with favorable Atlantic weather. Health note references canal zone sanitary conditions and passenger complaints reach Governor Burgess.

Liberty Otto Hulig Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn New Brouschel Can Denmark Hillighe North Atlantic Hoe Harbor Grace N. S Holger Harrs Copenhagen Germany Hillig Canal Zone Burgess Canal

Malaria Outbreak Reported on Isthmus and Clergy Note

Reports describe a virulent malaria outbreak on the Isthmus with timber wastage from fires. Rev. L. Postlethwait of Gratton United Brethren Church plans to move to a farm near Cádiz Oslo around early September for a period of rest from ministry. His wife and son Leroy accompany him at the Ohio farm. News from Panama City also mentions forest fire destruction and a goal to build 100000 eight room houses.

Panama City Florida Lcol J. L. Siler

Left Wing of Historic Hotel Razed by Fire in Macon

Macon Georgia June 19 The left wing of the 95 year old Hi Lanier hotel headquarters of the state government during Sherman’s march through Georgia was destroyed by fire today. The six story structure’s fireproof right wing was badly damaged. About 150 escaped mostly in robes and nightgowns. Owner T W Hooks estimated damage at 100000 not counting destroyed property.

Macon Hi Lanier Ihesi Sherman Georgia T. W. Hooks

Shopmen Vote for Five Day Week on Southern Railroad

Washington June 19. H J Carr vice president of the international association of machinists said shopmen of the Southern railroad voted to accept a five day working week. The vote among about 8000 affected employees was heavily in favor after railroad officials cited expense cuts and no further layoffs. The five day week is already in effect on several railways.

Wshington H. J. Carr International Association of Machinists Southern Railroad Southern

License to bear weapons sought by West Virginia coal officials

Das vin Williamson and several Maryland Coal Company officers of Wendel Taylor County West Virginia apply in vacation to the Taylor County Circuit Court at Philipp Barbour County on June 29 1931 at 9 00 a m for a license to carry weapons under West Virginia law The applicants include Williamson Stafford Noll Byres Hamilton Turner and Robinson attorney for applicants Jed W Robinson June 19

Das [Vin Williamson Maryland Coal Company of West Virginia W. E. Stafford J. J. Noll Bilis Byres Alex Hamilton W. J. Turner Wendel Taylor County Philipp Barbouraty David Williamson W. B. Starford Ellis Byres Jed W. Robinson

Insurrectionnary threat looms from Canton to Nanking

Charles Stephenson Smith surveys a rising insurrection against Chiang Kai-Shek centered in Canton. Canton factions, led by Eugene Chen and Tang Shao Yi, challenge Nanking control, seize customs and salt revenues, while Manchuria’s Chang Hsueh-Liang gauges loyalty. Hankow and Nanking loom as pivotal nodes on the Yangtze, with regional power balances shifting toward the Canton government.

Charles Stephenson Smith Foreign Service Associated Press Chiang Kai-Shek Nanking Dairen Manchuria Canton China Kwantung Chiang Eugene Chen Tang Shao—Yi Cifiang Kai-Shek Manny Chang Hsenh-Lianng Chang Tsung- Chang Dalien Chang Tsung-Chang Shantung Hsiang Chang Japan Darnow Chang Taung-Chang Ment Yangtse Shansi Feng Yu- Chiang Kai-Shek Chang Hsueh-Liang Chang Tso-Lin Yangtse Valley Hunan Kiangui Kwangal Chiang Kai- Shek Eugéne Chen Hankow Clef Peiping Cantonernment Dobbilesa Mbving Yangtae Joe Nanking Changhai A Sin

Herrera dies in Huntsville prison for order of Mason county sheriff

In Huntsville Texas on June 19 Ofilio Herrera was electrocuted in the state prison under an order from Sheriff A T Murray of Mason county. North Carolina farmers reported profits up to 17 percent from feeding pigs this year.

Huntsville Tex Ofilio Herrera A. T. Murray Mason County North Carolina

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