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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1930
Page
3
The Grafton society and church circles report a busy period of meetings and social events. The Ladies Aid Society, Daughters of the Revolution, and various clubs feature new members, home entertainments, bake sales, and planned outings. A temperance union and Epworth League group hold sessions, with renewed interest in upcoming events and community hospitality.
North Western Turnpike tourists are stopping in Grafton for meals and lodging. Hotels report exceptionally high tourism this year as visitors praise the scenic road through the mountains and advise others to travel it, with several named travelers from Minnesota Kansas City Ohio and Akron noted among the last 24 hours.
The New York Times Sunday June 22 features a rotogravure image of Shriners from the States in Toronto for the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine international convention. Dr Dorsy C. Peck of West Virginia is shown as grand master, a Blue Lodge Mason and surgeon who helped dedicate the peace monument.
A Battle Creek physician calls constipation the chief misery, but Rexall Orderlie tablets provide natural relief by drawing water into the colon to soften and move waste. Chew before bed for a brighter morning. Get 24 for 2c at Rexall Drug Store Grafton Drug and Chemical Co.
In Los Angeles a federal trial over a $1,000,000 damaged suit by Sadie Witwer against Harold Lloyd proceeded. Witwer alleges Lloyd’s film The Freshman plagiarized material from H. C. Witwer’s magazines The Emancipation of Red. William R. Frager testified about Witwer’s introduction to Lloyd and possible script ideas. Sam Taylor described script prep as done by a company of “gay” men. Lloyd was to testify and the film would be shown in court after his testimony.
A 27 member YMCA party from Zanesville Ohio passed through Grafton at noon en route home via Parkersburg St Marys ending a twelve day tour from Zanesville to Harrisburg Philadelphia Endless Caverns to Winchester and here after a camp last night at Ronmey headed by a Zanesville YMCA official and a boy's father. They plan to camp at St Marys tonight and reach Zanesville tomorrow.
County Clerk Frank Bennett issued a marriage license this morning to Lester V. Minor aged 19 and Virginia R. Boston aged 17, both described as prominent young colored folk. The couple announced plans to marry today.
Chicago June 26 The source of Jake Lingle's regular bank deposits averaging more than $1,000 weekly was probed by authorities in his murder case. William N. Kline of Lake Shore Trust said Lingle made six to eight monthly cash deposits of $500 to $800, excluding checks. Police Captain William Russell testified to a stock buying partnership with Lingle, claiming profits once reached $100,000 before the 1929 crash. deposits continued after the crash.
A village street dance ended in tragedy when a head on collision between a motorcycle driven by Kenneth Henderson and another bike ridden by Arthur Galaher near the Inn on Thornton hill left Galaher dead. Eyewitnesses say machines were moving at excessive speed through the crowded street during the weekly event. The crash occurred about a year ago, and authorities described it as an accident with ongoing inquiries.
Kyesato Tokugawa, president of Japan's house of peers, told Rotary delegates that Japan's main aim is peaceful arts and that Japan needs a navy only to defend its Pacific corner. He spoke at the Rotary International convention during a six month tour including the Geneva League of Nations session.
Mrs Carl Brandon of Philippi underwent a major operation yesterday at the hospital. Junior Pratt and James Plesher had tonsil operations yesterday. Mrs Goldie Carder and Miss Yalett were discharged in recovery from operations.
The Lendvn-Hand Circle of the First Presbyterian Church held a meeting at Mrs J B Leamon s home on West Washington Street. Plans were made for an exchange at Empire Meat Market on Saturday July 12 and monthly meetings will move to Park in summer. Sixteen members and two visitors attended including Mrs Louisa Tur Vander and Miss Betty Tur Vander from Philadelphia. A social hour followed hosted by Mrs Leamon and her daughter Catherine Leamon. The next gathering is July 16 at Grafton Park with a picnic format.
A long list of residents and visitors is recorded from Grafton and nearby towns. Mrs. Kramer's family travels to Gil bert W. Val to visit her mother Mrs. Ferrell for an indeterminate stay, while Adda Brown of Wheeling visits sister Mrs. Ruby Flanagan of Blueville. Numerous others are noted visiting, traveling, or hosting in Fairmont, Clarksburg, Morgantown, and nearby communities.
National commander of the Uniform Rank of the Sons of America, Howard H Parker age 65, was noted along with Beverly New Jersey resident Benjamin F Haughton age 80 as vice president and treasurer of Pine and Foundry Da. Boston and former Democratic congressman Williams McNary, 67 from Massachusetts tenth district. A study of monks in England reports vegetarians may still face cancer risk.
A ham mousse recipe with gelatin, chopped ham celery cream and herbs. Includes directions for soaking gelatin, folding in whipped cream, molding, chilling, and garnishing with hard cooked eggs and parsley. Also covers orange sponge cake and orange sauce with eggs and citrus juices.
The John Wesley Fortney family plans its second annual reunion on Sunday June 2 at the old Fortney mill park in Victoria Preston County. Hattie Belle Walls of Grafton serves as secretary treasurer. Members from across the state are expected to attend including those living out of state. A large program is being arranged to honor the fort family.
Luther Devers faced a morning hearing on a liquor charge. He was fined two dollars plus costs and ordered jailed if he fails to pay. The arrest followed a raid on Wednesday night. An unrelated notice notes newspaper ads show a 40 million dollar increase in fines during 1920 30.
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