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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1930
Page
2
John and Peggy meet the Little Black Clock on the back porch as they set the time for an evening adventure. The clock explains how dust shapes the sky’s blue hue and promises to reveal more in the next tale, “What Dust Does,” inviting young readers to learn about science through imagination.
Investigators from Fayette County sheriff and the prosecuting attorney’s office joined railroad officials led by E. L. Bock to probe a wreck that derailed a locomotive and several cars. Three people were scalded. Floyd Clements, Richmond, an express messenger. Mary Burke, Clifton Forge, a passenger. and Sherman Bostic, Hinton, a baggage handler were minor injuries. Miss Evelyn Palmer spent the weekend at Endless Caverns and Natural Bridge, Virginia.
A dense digest of Eastern and Central radio schedules listing station call letters, frequencies, and program blocks. It catalogs shows from WEAF WABC WJZ and others with times ranging from early evening to late night, featuring orchestras talks features and special programs across multiple cities including New York Baltimore Pittsburgh and Cincinnati.
Dresden in Saxony reported a barometer of the nation after yesterday's Diet elections showing strong gains for the fascists. Socialists fell from 871,327 to 922,932 votes, while fascists rose from 133,958 to 376,724. Nationalist and Communist shares declined or barely rose.
SQUIRE HALSTEAD West Virginia Prohibition Party calls a meeting June 24 1930 at 10 30 AM in Clarksburg WV to select a US Senator candidate establish a platform fill vacancies and conduct party business. He urges prohibitionists to join an aggressive forward movement to purge graft and reform state government.
Rev I A Barnes a former pastor of the Methodist Protestant Church of Grat ton and once president of the West Virginia Conference celebrated with his wife their golden wedding at Benton's Ferry on June 16 About 100 guests attended the event.
James Forsythe is linked to the Moran Aiello feud and the so called four horsemen of gangland. The search also continues for Frank Foster, original owner of the gun used in the Lingle murder. Forsythe’s ties come through his close friendship with Red Barker Cy Cawley and Michael Reilly, with Barker the sole survivor.
A fragment from page one details a series of early aviation exploits by a woman and her husband. The account mentions trips to Cleveland and Maine, a westward race to Wichita in search of the lost TAT transport City of San Francisco, planned glider flights in California this spring, and numerous short flights.
Newark police seized John D. Galvoa for questioning in connection with two recent New York slayings. A maniac who has written letters and threatened to harm officials is the alleged writer behind the threats, prompting the investigation and heightened security.
Richard Dix stars in Seven Keys to Bald Pate at the Opera House with a strong supporting cast. The all talking melodrama delivers thrills suspense and romance as Dix plays Magee the novelist spending a night at Bald Pate Inn with a mystery that ends in a surprising finale. Also on the bill are comedy shorts and additional features for tonight Tuesday and Wednesday.
In a glowing tribute, critics credit Richard Barthelmess with a rare screen magic that elevates Son of the Gods. The piece calls his performance at the Strand Theatre the standout of the year, noting his genius, attraction, and the film’s grand appeal across audiences.
G A Trice pageant association president said he forwarded charges to Miss Eastment and Miss McKellop and demanded Miss Eastment return the crown silver loving cup and 2500 dollars. He noted no response or crown has been received and reported a telegram from A A McKellop of San Diego threatening legal action if Miss McKellop is removed from second place.
The article profiles Rost Post a West Virginia author and former presidential elector. It notes his shift from crime writing to broader novels highlighting West Virginia life and twilight scenes. It mentions major works from 1897 to 1927, his political activity, and a 1903 marriage to Ann Bloomfield Gamble with their child dying in infancy.
Hoover argues the public should reject further expenditures raising taxes. He cites General Hines opposing unsound measures harming veterans and overburdening taxpayers. The bill would boost World War I veteran spending from 11 million to 102 million in year one and up to 400 million annually later.
A Le Peuple report quotes an anonymous senior official saying joint negotiations are underway among European nations to study the impact of the new U S tariff. Belgian labor circles and officials like Louis Debrrouchere are cited voicing views on the matter.
Debrouchere of the International Labour Bureau in Geneva urges negotiation for concessions on tariffs. He predicts American tariff policy will boost unity among European countries and calls for coordinated action with Belgium and other interested nations.
Representatives from over 80 universities witnessed the dedication of new University of Brussels buildings. Honorary degrees were conferred on Ambassador Hugh Gibson John D Rockefeller Jr and Edgar Richard of the communities for Belgian relief. Belgian relief committee contributed 1 million dollars while the Rockefeller Foundation added 3 million dollars half for buildings and half for faculty.
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